Selected Articles on the Analysis of Drugs of Abuse in Seized Materials (January-June 2017)
Differentiation of ring-substituted regioisomers of amphetamine and methamphetamine by supercritical fluid chromatography, H. Segawa, Y. T. Iwata, T. Yamamuro, K. Kuwayama, K. Tsujikawa, T. Kanamori and H. Inoue, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 389-398. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2040
Rapid detection of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and opioids for on-site or laboratory based drug seizure screening using thermal desorption DART-MS and ion mobility spectrometry, E. Sisco, J. Verkouteren, J. Staymates and J. Lawrence, Forensic Chemistry, 2017, 4, 108-115. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468170917300152
Detection of phenazepam in illicitly manufactured Erimin 5 tablets, W. J. L. Lim, A. T. W. Yap, M. Mangudi, H. B. Koh, A. S. Y. Tang and K. B. Chan, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 293-305. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1981
Development of a new field-test procedure for cocaine, K. Tsujikawa, Y. T. Iwata, H. Segawa, T. Yamamuro, K. Kuwayama, T. Kanamori and H. Inoue, Forensic Science International, 2017, 270, 267-274. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073816304662
Quantitative Determination of Cannabinoids in Cannabis and Cannabis Products Using Ultra-High- Performance Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Diode Array/Mass Spectrometric Detection, M. Wang, Y.-H. Wang, B. Avula, M. M. Radwan, A. S. Wanas, Z. Mehmedic, J. van Antwerp, M. A. ElSohly and I. A. Khan, J Forensic Sci, 2017, 62, 602-611. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.ezproxyhost.library.tmc.edu/doi/10.1111/1556-4029.13341/abstract
Selected Articles on the Analysis of Drugs of Abuse in Biological Specimens (January-June 2017)
Simultaneous quantification of major cannabinoids and metabolites in human urine and plasma by HPLC-MS/MS and enzyme-alkaline hydrolysis, O. Aizpurua-Olaizola, I. Zarandona, L. Ortiz, P. Navarro, N. Etxebarria and A. Usobiaga, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 626-633. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1998
Identification and quantification of 4-methylethcathinone (4-MEC) and 3,4- methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) in hair by LC–MS/MS after chronic administration, J. C. Alvarez, I. Etting, E. Abe, A. Villa and N. Fabresse, Forensic Science International, 2017, 270, 39- 45. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073816305047
Determination of ∆-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 11-hydroxy-THC, 11-nor-9-carboxy-THC and Cannabidiol in Human Plasma using Gas Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry, D. M. Andrenyak, D. E. Moody, M. H. Slawson, D. S. O'Leary and M. Haney, J Anal Toxicol, 2017, 41, 277-288. https://academic-oup-com.ezproxyhost.library.tmc.edu/jat/article/41/4/277/2871217 Development and validation of a fast ionic liquid-based dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction procedure combined with LC–MS/MS analysis for the quantification of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like hypnotics in whole blood, M. De Boeck, S. Missotten, W. Dehaen, J. Tytgat and E. Cuypers, Forensic Science International, 2017, 274, 44-54. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073816305588
Simple protein precipitation-based analysis of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and its metabolites in human serum by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry, M. Dziadosz, M. Klintschar and J. Teske, Forensic Toxicology, 2017, 35, 190-194. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-016-0344-7
Analysis of U-47700, a Novel Synthetic Opioid, in Human Urine by LC–MS–MS and LC–QToF, S. W. Fleming, J. C. Cooley, L. Johnson, C. C. Frazee, K. Domanski, K. Kleinschmidt and U. Garg, J Anal Toxicol, 2017, 41, 173-180. https://academic-oup- com.ezproxyhost.library.tmc.edu/jat/article/41/3/173/2758296 Toxicological investigation of forensic cases related to the designer drug 3,4- methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV): Detection, quantification and studies on human metabolism by GC–MS, M. Grapp, C. Kaufmann and M. Ebbecke, Forensic Science International, 2017, 273, 1- 9. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037907381730035X
Identification of three cannabimimetic indazole and pyrazole derivatives, APINACA 2H-indazole analogue, AMPPPCA, and 5F-AMPPPCA, W. Jia, X. Meng, Z. Qian, Z. Hua, T. Li and C. Liu, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 248-255. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.196
An LC-MS/MS methodological approach to the analysis of hair for amphetamine-type-stimulant (ATS) drugs, including selected synthetic cathinones and piperazines, E. Lendoiro, C. Jiménez- Morigosa, A. Cruz, M. Páramo, M. López-Rivadulla and A. de Castro, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 96-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1948
A validated, sensitive HPLC-MS/MS method for quantification of cis-para-methyl-4-methylaminorex (cis-4,4'-DMAR) in rat and human plasma: application to pharmacokinetic studies in rats, J. Lucchetti, C. M. Marzo, A. Di Clemente, L. Cervo and M. Gobbi, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 870-879. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2052
Development and validation of a HPLC–QTOF-MS method for the determination of GHB-β-O- glucuronide and GHB-4-sulfate in plasma and urine, L.-M. Mehling, T. Piper, J. Dib, D. S. Pedersen, B. Madea, C. Hess and M. Thevis, Forensic Toxicology, 2017, 35, 77-85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-016-0339-4
Determination of 21 drugs in oral fluid using fully automated supported liquid extraction and UHPLC-MS/MS, A. Valen, Å. M. Leere Øiestad, D. H. Strand, R. Skari and T. Berg, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 808-823. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2045
Determination of cocaine and its derivatives in hair samples by liquid phase microextraction (LPME) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), A. M. F. Pego, F. L. Roveri, R. Y. Kuninari, V. Leyton, I. D. Miziara and M. Yonamine, Forensic Science International, 2017, 274, 83-90. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073816305564
Identification of novel psychoactive substances 25B-NBOMe and 4-CMC in biological material using HPLC-Q-TOF-MS and their quantification in blood using UPLC–MS/MS in case of severe intoxications, M. Wiergowski, J. Aszyk, M. Kaliszan, K. Wilczewska, J. S. Anand, A. Kot-Wasik and Z. Jankowski, Journal of Chromatography B, 2017, 1041-1042, 1-10. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1570023216314106 Rapid determination of nine barbiturates in human whole blood by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, X. Zhang, Z. Lin, J. Li, Z. Huang, Y. Rao, H. Liang, J. Yan and F. Zheng, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 588-595. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2002
Selected Articles on the Identification and Analysis of NPS in Seized materials (January-June 2017)
Analysis of 62 synthetic cannabinoids by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry with photoionization, M. Akutsu, K.-i. Sugie and K. Saito, Forensic Toxicology, 2017, 35, 94-103. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-016-0342-9
Isomeric discrimination of synthetic cannabinoids by GC-EI-MS: 1-adamantyl and 2-adamantyl isomers of N-adamantyl carboxamides, A. Asada, T. Doi, T. Tagami, A. Takeda and Y. Sawabe, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 378-388. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2124
A Fast and Comprehensive Analysis of 32 Synthetic Cannabinoids Using Agilent Triple Quadrupole LC–MS-MS, D. Borg, A. Tverdovsky and R. Stripp, J Anal Toxicol, 2017, 41, 6-16. https://academic- oup-com.ezproxyhost.library.tmc.edu/jat/article/41/1/6/2527478 Analytical characterization of N,N-diallyltryptamine (DALT) and 16 ring-substituted derivatives, S. D. Brandt, P. V. Kavanagh, G. Dowling, B. Talbot, F. Westphal, M. R. Meyer, H. H. Maurer and A. L. Halberstadt, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 115-126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1974 Return of the lysergamides. Part II: Analytical and behavioural characterization of N6-allyl-6- norlysergic acid diethylamide (AL-LAD) and (2’S,4’S)-lysergic acid 2,4-dimethylazetidide (LSZ), S. D. Brandt, P. V. Kavanagh, F. Westphal, S. P. Elliott, J. Wallach, T. Colestock, T. E. Burrow, S. J. Chapman, A. Stratford, D. E. Nichols and A. L. Halberstadt, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 38- 50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1985 Identification of a new psychoactive substance in seized material: the synthetic opioid N-phenyl-N-[1- (2-phenethyl)piperidin-4-yl]prop-2-enamide (Acrylfentanyl), T. Breindahl, A. Kimergård, M. F. Andreasen and D. S. Pedersen, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 415-422. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2046 Analysis of illicit carfentanil: Emergence of the death dragon, J. F. Casale, J. R. Mallette and E. M. Guest, Forensic Chemistry, 2017, 3, 74-80. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468170916300996 Quantification of synthetic cannabinoids in herbal smoking blends using NMR, S. J. Dunne and J. P. Rosengren-Holmberg, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 734-743. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2032 Identification of new psychoactive substances (NPS) using handheld Raman spectroscopy employing both 785 and 1064 nm laser sources, A. Guirguis, S. Girotto, B. Berti and J. L. Stair, Forensic Science International, 2017, 273, 113-123. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073817300415 Simultaneous detection of 93 synthetic cannabinoids by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and retrospective application to real forensic samples, C. Hess, J. Murach, L. Krueger, L. Scharrenbroch, M. Unger, B. Madea and K. Sydow, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 721-733. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2030 Analysis of six ‘neuro-enhancing’ phenidate analogs, H. Klare, J. M. Neudörfl, S. D. Brandt, E. Mischler, S. Meier-Giebing, K. Deluweit, F. Westphal and T. Laussmann, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 423-435. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2161 Analytical differentiation of quinolinyl- and isoquinolinyl-substituted 1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indole-3- carboxylates: 5F-PB-22 and its ten isomers, E. Kohyama, T. Chikumoto, H. Tada, K. Kitaichi and T. Ito, Forensic Toxicology, 2017, 35, 56-65. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-016-0334-9
Spectroscopic characterization and crystal structures of two cathinone derivatives: N-ethyl-2-amino-1- phenylpropan-1-one (ethcathinone) hydrochloride and N-ethyl-2-amino-1-(4-chlorophenyl)propan-1- one (4-CEC) hydrochloride, P. Kuś, J. Kusz, M. Książek, E. Pieprzyca and M. Rojkiewicz, Forensic Toxicology, 2017, 35, 114-124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-016-0345-6
Identification and analytical characterization of four synthetic cannabinoids ADB-BICA, NNL-1, NNL-2, and PPA(N)-2201, Z. Qian, W. Jia, T. Li, Z. Hua and C. Liu, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 51-60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1990
Identification of five pyrrolidinyl substituted cathinones and the collision-induced dissociation of electrospray-generated pyrrolidinyl substituted cathinones, Z. Qian, W. Jia, T. Li, Z. Hua and C. Liu, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 778-787. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2035
Identification and analytical characterization of four synthetic cathinone derivatives iso-4-BMC, β- TH-naphyrone, mexedrone, and 4-MDMC, Z. Qian, W. Jia, T. Li, C. Liu and Z. Hua, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 274-281. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1983
Identification of five substituted phenethylamine derivatives 5-MAPDB, 5-AEDB, MDMA methylene homolog, 6-Br-MDMA, and 5-APB-NBOMe, C. Liu, W. Jia, Z. Qian, T. Li and Z. Hua, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 199-207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1955
Analysis of synthetic phenethylamine street drugs using direct sample analysis coupled to accurate mass time of flight mass spectrometry, M. K. McGonigal, J. A. Wilhide, P. B. Smith, N. M. Elliott and F. L. Dorman, Forensic Science International, 275, 83-89. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073817300798
Test purchase, synthesis and characterization of 3-fluorophenmetrazine (3-FPM) and differentiation from its ortho- and para-substituted isomers, G. McLaughlin, N. Morris, P. V. Kavanagh, G. Dowling, J. D. Power, B. Twamley, J. O'Brien, B. Talbot, H. H. Sitte and S. D. Brandt, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 369-377. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.1945
Selected Articles on the Identification and Analysis of NPS in Biological Specimens (January-June 2017)
Identification and quantification of diphenidine in hair by LC-MS/MS after single administration, J.- C. Alvarez, N. Fabresse, A. Knapp, I. El Hajj Sleiman, R. Garnier and J. Langrand, Toxicologie Analytique et Clinique, 2017, 29, 64-70. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352007816302074 3-MeO-PCP intoxication in two young men: First in vivo detection in Italy, E. Bertol, J. Pascali, D. Palumbo, V. Catalani, M. G. Di Milia, A. Fioravanti, F. Mari and F. Vaiano, Forensic Science International, 274, 7-12. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073816305606
Characterization of metizolam, a designer benzodiazepine, in alternative biological specimens, P. Kintz, C. Jamey, A. Ameline, C. Richeval and J.-S. Raul, Toxicologie Analytique et Clinique, 2017, 29, 57-63. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352007816302050 Application of a rapid μ-SPE clean-up for multiclass quantitative analysis of sixteen new psychoactive substances in whole blood by LC–MS/MS, C. Montesano, G. Vannutelli, V. Piccirilli, M. Sergi, D. Compagnone and R. Curini, Talanta, 2017, 167, 260-267. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0039914017302254 Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) as a method for the toxicological analysis of synthetic cannabinoids, T. Mostowtt and B. McCord, Talanta, 2017, 164, 396-402. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0039914016308645 Detectability of designer benzodiazepines in CEDIA, EMIT II Plus, HEIA, and KIMS II immunochemical screening assays, M. Pettersson Bergstrand, A. Helander, T. Hansson and O. Beck, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 640-645. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2003
Identification and physicochemical characterization of 4-fluorobutyrfentanyl (1-((4-fluorophenyl)(1- phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)amino)butan-1-one, 4-FBF) in seized materials and post-mortem biological samples, M. Rojkiewicz, M. Majchrzak, R. Celiński, P. Kuś and M. Sajewicz, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 405-414. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2135
Validation of the Neogen® Fentanyl ELISA Kit for Blood and Urine, N. B. Tiscione and K. Wegner, J Anal Toxicol, 2017, 41, 313-317. https://academic-oup- com.ezproxyhost.library.tmc.edu/jat/article/41/4/313/2948749 Rapid and sensitive screening and confirmation of thirty-four aminocarbonyl/carboxamide (NACA) and arylindole synthetic cannabinoid drugs in human whole blood, M. Tynon, J. Homan, S. Kacinko, A. Ervin, M. McMullin and B. K. Logan, Drug Testing and Analysis, 2017, 9, 924-934. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dta.2096