Determination of trace isoflavone phytoestrogens in biological materials by capillary electrochromatography

Anal Chem. 2002 Dec 1;74(23):5998-6005. doi: 10.1021/ac025929b.

Abstract

Capillary electrochromatography using a specialty monolithic matrix was utilized in developing a rapid and highly efficient separation of isoflavones in biological materials. Without a preconcentration technique, it is relatively easy to reach ppm-ppb concentrations of these compounds in soy-based foods and verify them structurally using a photodiode array detector. With on-column preconcentration, we were able to measure low-ppb levels in human serum. Using blood samples from human volunteers, whose diet was supplemented by a soy-based product, the method has been validated for high-throughput screening of isoflavones in clinical studies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary / methods*
  • Chromatography, Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary / standards
  • Estrogens, Non-Steroidal / blood*
  • Estrogens, Non-Steroidal / isolation & purification
  • Food
  • Glycine max / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Food
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Isoflavones / blood*
  • Isoflavones / isolation & purification
  • Milk, Human / chemistry
  • Phytoestrogens
  • Plant Preparations

Substances

  • Estrogens, Non-Steroidal
  • Isoflavones
  • Phytoestrogens
  • Plant Preparations