Chromatographic Investigations of Purple Archaeological Bio-Material Pigments Used as Biblical Dyes

2012 ◽  
Vol 1374 ◽  
pp. 29-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zvi C. Koren
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Optimal Method ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Ancient Israel ◽  
Archaeological Artifacts ◽  
Chemical Groups ◽  
Paint Pigment ◽  
Natural Means

ABSTRACTThis article discusses recent scientific research performed by the author in understanding the composition of archaeological purple pigments and dyes from molluskan sources, which were primarily used for the dyeing of royal and priestly textiles, as also cited in the Bible. Towards this end, the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method has been applied to the qualitative and quantitative multi-component fingerprinting of purple pigments extracted from various Muricidae mollusks inhabiting the Mediterranean waters. The results show that the colorants in these purple pigments belong to three chemical groups: the indigoids (of major importance), the indirubinoids, and the isatinoids. Application of this analytical method to purple pigments and dyes on archaeological artifacts from the ancient Near and Middle East has lead to a number of breakthroughs and discoveries made by this laboratory. These include the following: decipherment of the optimal method by which the ancients practiced purple-dyeing by completely natural means; first HPLC analysis of a raw unprocessed purple archaeological snail pigment and the resulting identification of a dibrominated indirubin in this pigment; discovery of the purple pigment as the sole paint pigment on a 2,500 royal marble jar from the Persian King Darius I; and the discovery that a 2,000 year old miniscule fabric found atop the Judean Desert palatial fortress of Masada belonged to the royal purple mantle of King Herod I and is the first Biblical Argaman dye found in ancient Israel.

scholarly journals A Simplified, Specific HPLC Method of Assaying Thiamine and Riboflavin in Mushrooms

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Mohammad F. Hossain ◽  
Mamoon Rashid ◽  
Rajjit Sidhu ◽  
Randy Mullins ◽  
Susan L. Mayhew
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Food Industries ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Rp Hplc

Mushrooms have been used as part of the average diet and as a nutraceutical for thousands of years due to their immense health benefits. The purpose of this study was to develop a simple, fast, accurate, specific, reproducible, and robust chromatographic method to identify and quantify two water-soluble vitamins: thiamine (B1) and riboflavin (B2) in mushrooms. The method employed for qualitative and quantitative analysis of these vitamins was Reversed Phase-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC) equipped with Ultraviolet–Visible (UV-Vis) Detector. The extraction process involved acid hydrolysis followed by enzymatic dephosphorylation with takadiastase enzyme. Chromatographic separation was achieved with a Shimadzu prominence HPLC system using isocratic elution mode on a Waters Xterra® MS C-18 column (4.6mm × 150mm, 5 μm) integrated with a XBridge® BEH C-18 Guard column (2.1mm × 5 mm, 5 μm). The mobile phase of this study consisted of buffer and methanol in the ratio of 80:20, where the buffer contained sodium-1-hexanesulfonate, glacial acetic acid, methanol, and pH adjusted to 3.0 with diethylamine. Vitamins were detected simultaneously at their lambda max wavelengths B1: 245nm and B2: 268nm using dual-wavelength UV detection technique to get their highest response. The proposed method was found to be specific, linear R>1.0, accurate, precise (% recovery ± SD; B1:104.45±4.5 and B2: 104.88±2.04), sensitive, (limit of detection for B1 and B2 was 0.043 and 0.029 μg/mL, respectively), and robust for mushrooms analysis. No coeluting peaks were observed at the retention time of the vitamins and all the peaks were spectrally homogenous. The standard and sample solutions were found to remain stable at cold temperature for 72 hours. In summary, our data suggest that the proposed method could be used in food industries to monitor the product quality during routine quality control purposes.

scholarly journals Simultaneous estimation of xanthine alkaloids (Theophylline, Theobromine and Caffeine) by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shruti Mourya ◽  
Ramesh Bodla ◽  
Ravikant Taurean ◽  
Akanksha Sharma
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Simultaneous Estimation ◽  
Tea Leaves ◽  
Purine Base ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

Methylxanthines are mainly a group of phytochemicals which are derived from purine base xanthine. These xanthines are obtained from plant as a result of secondary metabolism. There are various physiological actions that have been attributed to these derivatives in neurogenerative diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer and diabetes. The aim of this study is to develop a suitable qualitative and quantitative method for these xanthine derivatives. HPLC method is suitable for simultaneous estimation of methylxanthines, based on their physicochemical properties. Theobromine, Theophylline and Caffeine that belongs to alkaloids possess their economic effects. They have various stimulant effects on cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system, central nervous system etc. that results in increased motivation to work, increased energy and increased alertness. High performance liquid chromatography is used for simultaneous determination of theophylline, theobromine and caffeine from different tea leaves.

scholarly journals Phenolic Derivatives as Authenticity Markers of Traditional Homemade Brandies from Different Counties of Transylvania, Using UV-VIS and HPLC Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teodora Emilia RUSU (COLDEA) ◽  
Carmen SOCACIU ◽  
Florinela FETEA ◽  
Floricuţa RANGA ◽  
Raluca PÂRLOG
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Geographical Origin ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Minor Components ◽  
Chlorogenic Acids ◽  
Standard Mixture ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Phenolic Derivatives

There were analyzed 26 homemade samples of fruit distillates (plum, apple and pear brandies) originating from different areas of Romania-Transylvania (Maramureş, Cluj, Bistriţa-Năsăud, Alba and Bihor Counties). We investigated phenolic derivatives as minor components which can be considered authenticity markers. The techniques used were UV-VIS spectrometry and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) applied to identify and to determine the amounts of phenolic compounds present in these distillates. We determined their specific fingerprint by UV-VIS absorption peaks and found significant qualitative and quantitative differences between plum, apple and pear brandies, and between the plum brandies from different counties. The HPLC method was useful to identify the main phenolic markers, specific for raw materials of distillates. By comparison with standard mixture of phenolics, we could determine quantitatively the major phenolics concentration, namely the gallic and chlorogenic acids. The protocatecuic acid was specific for apple brandy, quercetine was found only in pear brandy, while kaempherol exclusively in plum ţuica. We consider that phenolics’ fingerprint and their concentration in brandies can be used as good authenticity markers to distinguish the type of raw material and the geographical origin.

scholarly journals The Qualitative and Quantitative Compositions of Phenolic Compounds in Fruits of Lithuanian Heirloom Apple Cultivars

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (22) ◽  
pp. 5263
Author(s):  
Aurita Butkevičiūtė ◽  
Mindaugas Liaudanskas ◽  
Darius Kviklys ◽  
Dalia Gelvonauskienė ◽  
Valdimaras Janulis
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Apple Fruit ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Quantitative Composition ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Fruit Samples ◽  
Biological Compounds ◽  
Apple Cultivars ◽  
Processed Products

As the interest in heirloom cultivars of apple trees, their fruit, and processed products is growing worldwide, studies of the qualitative and quantitative composition of biological compounds are important for the evaluation of the quality and nutritional properties of the apples. Studies on the variations in the chemical composition of phenolic compounds characterized by a versatile biological effect are important when researching the genetic heritage of the heirloom cultivars in order to increase the cultivation of such cultivars in orchards. A variation in the qualitative and quantitative composition of phenolic compounds was found in apple samples of cultivars included in the Lithuanian collection of genetic resources. By the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method flavan-3-ols (procyanidin B1, procyanidin B2, procyanidin C2, (+)-catechin and (−)-epicatechin), flavonols (rutin, hyperoside, quercitrin, isoquercitrin, reynoutrin and avicularin), chlorogenic acids and phloridzin were identified and quantified in fruit samples of heirloom apple cultivars grown in Lithuania. The highest sum of the identified phenolic compounds (3.82 ± 0.53 mg/g) was found in apple fruit samples of the ‘Koštelė’ cultivar

Evaluation of Gloriosa superba for Yield Attributing Characters and Quantification of Colchicine Originated from Different Agro Climatic Zones of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar P. ◽  
Elangaimannan R.
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Crop Improvement ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Gloriosa Superba ◽  
Climatic Zones ◽  
Colchicine Alkaloid

The study was conducted to evolve Gloriosa superba for yield characters and alkalodi content for selecting elite genotypes for comercial exploitatio n. The genotypes were sowm in Variyankaval village, Udayarpalayam taluk of Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu. The highest mean value for fresh and dry seed yield was observed in Chittor local. The genotype Mulanur local has recorded the highest mean value for number of pods per plant and number of seeds per pod and Arupukotai local excelled the general mean for the traits seeds per pod, fresh and dry seed yield and also for tuber characters. An investigation was carried out to quantify the colchicine (alkaloid) present in tubers by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method. The genotypes collected from Arupukotai recorded the highest colchicine content (0.760 mg/g) followed by Chittoor (0.578 mg/g) and Mulanur (0.496 mg/g) and there by these three genotypes were utilized for further crop improvement.

Developing a High-performance Liquid Chromatography Method for Simultaneous Determination of Loratadine and its Metabolite Desloratadine in Human Plasma

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (13) ◽  
pp. 1053-1059
Author(s):  
Mahmoud M. Sebaiy ◽  
Noha I. Ziedan
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Human Plasma ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
H1 Receptor ◽  
Chromatography Method

Background: Allergic diseases are considered as the major burden on public health with increased prevalence globally. Histamine H1-receptor antagonists are the foremost commonly used drugs in the treatment of allergic disorders. The target drug in this study, loratadine, belongs to this class of drugs and its biometabolite desloratadine which is also a non-sedating H1 receptor antagonist with anti-histaminic activity being 2.5 to 4 times greater than loratadine. This study aimed to develop and validate a novel isocratic Reversed-phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC) method for rapid and simultaneous separation and determination of loratadine and its metabolite, desloratadine in human plasma. Methods: The drug extraction method from plasma was based on protein precipitation technique. The separation was carried out on a Thermo Scientific BDS Hypersil C18 column (5μm, 250 x 4.60 mm) in a mobile phase of MeOH: 0.025M KH2PO4 adjusted to pH 3.50 using orthophosphoric acid (85: 15, v/v) at an ambient temperature. The flow rate was maintained at 1 mL/min and maximum absorption was measured using the PDA detector at 248 nm. Results: The retention times of loratadine and desloratadine in plasma samples were recorded to be 4.10 and 5.08 minutes, respectively, indicating a short analysis time. Limits of detection were found to be 1.80 and 1.97 ng/mL for loratadine and desloratadine, respectively, showing a high degree of sensitivity of the method. The method was then validated according to FDA guidelines for the determination of the two analytes in human plasma. Conclusion: The results obtained indicate that the proposed method is rapid, sensitive in the nanogram range, accurate, selective, robust and reproducible compared to other reported methods.

Determination of Selected Phthalates in Some Commercial Cosmetic Products by HPLC-UV

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1010-1022
Author(s):  
Emrah Dural
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Phthalate Esters ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Limit Of Quantification ◽  
Nail Polish ◽  
Accuracy And Precision ◽  
Butyl Phthalate

Aim and scope: Due to the serious toxicological risks and their widespread use, quantitative determination of phthalates in cosmetic products have importance for public health. The aim of this study was to develop a validated simple, rapid and reliable high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for the determination of phthalates which are; dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethyl phthalate (DEP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), di(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), in cosmetic products and to investigate these phthalate (PHT) levels in 48 cosmetic products marketing in Sivas, Turkey. Materials and Methods: Separation was achieved by a reverse-phase ACE-5 C18 column (4.6 x 250 mm, 5.0 μm). As the mobile phase, 5 mM KH2PO4 and acetonitrile were used gradiently at 1.5 ml min-1. All PHT esters were detected at 230 nm and the run time was taking 21 minutes. Results: This method showed the high sensitivity value the limit of quantification (LOQ) values for which are below 0.64 μg mL-1 of all phthalates. Method linearity was ≥0.999 (r2). Accuracy and precision values of all phthalates were calculated between (-6.5) and 6.6 (RE%) and ≤6.2 (RSD%), respectively. Average recovery was between 94.8% and 99.6%. Forty-eight samples used for both babies and adults were successfully analyzed by the developed method. Results have shown that, DMP (340.7 μg mL-1 ±323.7), DEP (1852.1 μg mL-1 ± 2192.0), and DBP (691.3 μg mL-1 ± 1378.5) were used highly in nail polish, fragrance and cream products, respectively. Conclusion: Phthalate esters, which are mostly detected in the content of fragrance, cream and nail polish products and our research in general, are DEP (1852.1 μg mL-1 ± 2192.0), DBP (691.3 μg mL-1 ± 1378.5) and DMP (340.7 μg mL-1 ±323.7), respectively. Phthalates were found in the content of all 48 cosmetic products examined, and the most detected phthalates in general average were DEP (581.7 μg mL-1 + 1405.2) with a rate of 79.2%. The unexpectedly high phthalate content in the examined cosmetic products revealed a great risk of these products on human health. The developed method is a simple, sensitive, reliable and economical alternative for the determination of phthalates in the content of cosmetic products, it can be used to identify phthalate esters in different products after some modifications.

Development and Validation of a Novel Reversed Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Refractive Index Detector Method for Assay of Polyvinyl Alcohol in an Ophthalmic Solution

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 867-871
Author(s):  
Harun Ergen ◽  
Muge Guleli ◽  
Cigdem Sener ◽  
Cem Caliskan ◽  
Sercan Semiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Ophthalmic Solution ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Solution Stability ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Refractive Index Detector

Introduction: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a polymer, is in demand due to its usage in different applications such as pharmaceutical, biomedical and textile, paper, food industries. Methods: A new sensitive reversed phased high-pressure liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method with refractive index detector (RID) was developed for determination of PVA in an ophthalmic solution containing dexpanthenol and PVA as active substances and it was validated according to The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guideline. Results: Chromatographic separation was achieved on a Chiral-AGP (150 mm × 4.0 mm, 5 μm) column kept at 30°C with an isocratic flow at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min. The detector temperature was 30°C, the retention time of PVA was around 1.0 min and the total run time was 5 minutes. Conclusion: The proposed method showed linearity, accuracy, precision, specificity, robustness, solution stability, and system suitability results within the acceptance criteria.

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