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Today, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry with electrospray ionization (LC-ESI-MS) is increasingly being used as the technique of choice for high-throughput pharmaceutical analysis. read more

For drug developers, being able to see where a drug candidate is distributed in a targeted tissue helps them better assess the potential value of that compound as a pharmaceutical product. read more

The classical example of detrimental effects caused by bacteria, such as E. coli or Bacillus Anthracis, is through invasion of the host. read more

The basis for the physical properties of a (polymeric) material is found in its chemical composition. read more

In the past decades, high-throughput screening (HTS) applications have been established in many fields of drug development. Thus, suitable qualitative and quantitative analytical methods have become ... read more

Glycoxidative modification of proteins involving free radical intermediates and reactive carbohydrates leads to complications in diabetes, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. read more

The enantiomeric composition of proline is commonly determined using conventional analytical methods such as HPLC, GC, and CE. read more

This past March, some 15,754 people from 90 countries descended on Orlando, Florida, for the annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon®). read more

Innovation is a respected attribute that many companies claim as a core business strategy. The pace of innovation spurred by technology such as smartphones, tablet PCs, and high-speed internet has ... read more

In modern scientific laboratories, the electrospray mass spectrometer is being used extensively. The instrument is highly specific and for many applications is quite sensitive. read more