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Large-scale Top-down Proteomics Using Capillary Zone Electrophoresis Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Published on: October 24, 2018
Combining capillary electromigration with molecular imprinting techniques towards an optimal separation and
Alnilan Lobato1, Elisabete Alves Pereira2, Luís Moreira Gonçalves1
1Departamento de Química Fundamental, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Molecular imprinting technology enhances capillary electrophoresis by creating selective polymers. This review covers applications in pesticide, pharmaceutical, and hormone analysis, highlighting future development potential.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Polymer Science
Background:
- Capillary electromigration techniques benefit from sample preparation.
- Molecular imprinting technology (MIP) offers selective analyte capture, reducing matrix effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review published works combining capillary electrophoresis (CE) and MIPs.
- To explore the diverse applications and future potential of MIP-CE.
Main Methods:
- Literature search for analytical methodologies and patents combining CE and MIPs.
- Categorization of MIP integration into CE: off-column and in-column approaches.
Main Results:
- Over 130 analytical methodologies and 5 patents identified.
- Applications span pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and hormones, with spectrophotometry as common detection.
- MIP integration methods include off-column (batch), and in-column (coating, monolith, packed, dispersed particles).
Conclusions:
- The combination of MIP and CE shows significant promise for analytical advancements.
- Further development in MIP-CE techniques is anticipated across various analytical fields.
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