Comparison of external calibration and isotope dilution LC-ICP-MS/MS for quantitation of oxytocin and its selenium analogue in human plasma

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In the present study, a method for quantitation of the pharmaceutical peptide oxytocin (OT) and its diselenide-containing analogue (SeOT) in human plasma was developed using gradient elution LC-ICP-MS/MS. Plasma samples were precipitated with acetonitrile containing 1.0% TFA in a volume ratio of 1+3 (sample+precipitation agent) before analysis. Post-column isotope dilution analysis (IDA) was applied for quantitation and was compared with external calibration. Both calibration methods appeared to be fit for purpose regarding figures of merit including linearity, precision, LOD, LOQ and recovery. Analysis of OT and SeOT showed that selenium-based analysis is considerably more sensitive and selective compared to the sulfur-based analysis. Despite the relatively simpler setup of external calibration, IDA can be advantageous because it compensates for instrument drift and changes in organic solvent concentration. The method was applied for a stability study showing the degradation of OT and SeOT in plasma. The degradation of SeOT was faster than the degradation of OT in plasma. Thus, possible stability effects should be considered before replacing a disulfide bridge with a diselenide bridge or introducing a diselenide label in a potential drug. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

Original languageEnglish
JournalAnalytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Volume413
Pages (from-to)6479–6488
ISSN1618-2642
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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  • Inductively coupled mass spectrometry, Isotope dilution analysis, Liquid chromatography, Peptide quantitation, Se labelling

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