In this video, we demonstrate SPME-probe-based extraction of metabolites from a pre-harvested donor kidney. The extracted metabolites can be used to perform metabolomic and lipidomic analysis in order to assess the organ quality for transplantation.
Protocol
All procedures involving human participants have been performed in compliance with the institutional, national and international guidelines for human welfare and have been reviewed by the local institutional review board. 1. Preparation of Probes Prepare titanium-nickel alloy probes (40 mm length; 0.2 mm diameter) coated with 7 mm mix-mode sorbent. The number of probes depends on the time points targeted during the entire procedure and the number of replicates (3 i…
Divulgaciones
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Materials
Acetic acid
Merck
5330010050
Mobile phase additive
Acetonitrile
Alchem
696-34967-4X2.5L
HPLC solvent
Ammonium acetate
Merck
5330040050
Mobile phase additive
BENCHMIXER XL MULTI-TUBE VORTEXER
Benchmark Scientific
BV1010
Vortex mixer
Caps
Perlan Technologies
5183-2076
Blue scrw tp, pre-slit PTFE/Si spta, 100PK
Chloroform
Merck
1024441000
Discovery HS F5 Supelguard Cartridge, 3 μm, L × I.D. 2 cm × 2.1 mm