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Rapid detection of ricin at trace levels in complex matrices by asialofetuin-coated beads and bottom-up proteomics using high-resolution mass spectrometry.
- Source :
- Analytical & Bioanalytical Chemistry; Sep2024, Vol. 416 Issue 23, p5145-5153, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Ricin is a toxic protein regarded as a potential chemical weapon for bioterrorism or criminal use. In the event of a ricin incident, rapid analytical methods are essential for ricin confirmation in a diversity of matrices, from environmental to human or food samples. Mass spectrometry–based methods provide specific toxin identification but require prior enrichment by antibodies to reach trace-level detection in matrices. Here, we describe a novel assay using the glycoprotein asialofetuin as an alternative to antibodies for ricin enrichment, combined with the specific detection of signature peptides by high-resolution mass spectrometry. Additionally, optimizations made to the assay reduced the sample preparation time from 5 h to 80 min only. Method evaluation confirmed the detection of ricin at trace levels over a wide range of pH and in protein-rich samples, illustrating challenging matrices. This new method constitutes a relevant antibody-free solution for the fast and specific mass spectrometry detection of ricin in the situation of a suspected toxin incident, complementary to active ricin determination by adenine release assays. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16182642
- Volume :
- 416
- Issue :
- 23
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Analytical & Bioanalytical Chemistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179460746
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05452-0