Determination of D- and L-Amino Acids in Biological Samples by Two Dimensional Column Liquid Chromatography.

N.C. van de Merbel, H. Lingeman, U.A.T. Brinkman, M. Stenberg, R. Oste, G. Marko-Varga, L. Gorton

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    Abstract

    A two-dimensional, column liquid chromatographic system is used for the determination of the D- and L-enantiomers of amino acids in biological samples. Separation of the amino acids is first on ion-exchange column by gradient elution with a sodium citrate-sodium chloride buffer. Enantioseparation is by subsequent injection of 3 μl heart-cuts of the individual amino acids onto a second column with a chiral crown ether stationary phase. Finally, fluorescence detection is after post-column labelling of the amino acids using an o-phthalaldehyde-2-mercaptoethanol reagent solution. The high separation power and selectivity of the system allow processing of complex samples with hardly any additional treatment and the determination of small quantities of D-amino acids in the presence of excess L-form. Applicability of the system is illustrated by the determination of D- and L-aspartate, serine, glutamate and alanine in various complex biological samples, such as protein hydrolysates, urine and biotechnological and food samples. Data are given on detectability, repeatability and linearity. © 1995 Friedr. Vieweg & Sohn Verlagsgesellschaft mbH.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)6
    JournalChromatographia
    Volume41
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1995

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