Multivariate optimization of a method for the determination of fatty acids in dental biofilm by GC-MS

Bioanalysis
Simon R RothMerja A Neukamm

Abstract

Phospholipid fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) analysis offers a simple option additionally to 16S rRNA sequencing to characterize microbial communities and to monitor changes. A method was established for the characterization of dental plaque via FAME profiles. Fatty acids were determined as FAMEs (direct, acidic transesterification) and analyzed by GC-MS using an optimized temperature gradient. The transesterification reaction was optimized using a fractional factorial central composite face-centered design. Optimal conditions for the transesterification in methanol/toluene: hydrochloric acid concentration 2% (w/v), reaction time 40 min, temperature 110 °C. Method validation showed satisfactory accuracy, precision and linearity. The method provides a useful tool to characterize plaque via FAME profiles and was successfully applied to samples from ten subjects demonstrating its applicability.

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Jan 17, 2020·Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry·Bernhard DrotleffMichael Lämmerhofer

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Methods Mentioned

BETA
transesterification

Software Mentioned

MSD ChemStation
MassHunter Quantitative Analysis
MODDE

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