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Area of Science:

  • Metabolomics
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biomarker Discovery

Background:

  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from human metabolism are detectable in various bodily fluids.
  • Existing studies on blood VOCs are limited, focusing on pollutants or sample degradation, not routine diagnostics.
  • A comprehensive characterization of VOCs in human plasma from routine testing is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a methodology for comprehensive profiling of VOCs in human plasma.
  • To identify and characterize the 'pan volatilome' of human plasma.
  • To lay the groundwork for future blood-derived VOC biomarker studies.

Main Methods:

  • Collected 72 plasma samples from healthy adults.
  • Extracted VOCs using solid-phase microextraction.
  • Analyzed VOCs with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography-tandem time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GCxGC-TOFMS).
  • Utilized R for statistical analysis, including data alignment, normalization, and contaminant removal.

Main Results:

  • Identified 401 VOC features in human plasma, termed the 'pan volatilome'.
  • Classified features into core (34), accessory (210), and rare (157) molecules based on abundance and variance.
  • Validated 34 core molecules (aliphatic, aromatic, carbonyl compounds) with 99.9% accuracy.
  • Newly identified octan-2-one and 4-methyl heptane in plasma VOCs.

Conclusions:

  • Established a robust methodology for profiling human plasma VOCs.
  • The identified 'pan volatilome' serves as a valuable resource for future research.
  • This study provides a foundation for using blood VOCs as potential biomarkers in diverse health conditions.