Submitted by Jorge Silva (jorgelmsilva@ufrrj.br) on 2017-08-04T18:29:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 2017 - Roberta Benic? Sartori.pdf: 2251565 bytes, checksum: 2cc548260ea3d0f5856e36bbb514bf7f (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-08-04T18:29:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 2017 - Roberta Benic? Sartori.pdf: 2251565 bytes, checksum: 2cc548260ea3d0f5856e36bbb514bf7f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-02-22 / Banana is a tropical fruit cultivated in warm places and harvested during the whole year, as well as its consumption is intense. It is known that banana productivity, however, is threatened due to the vulnerability of the cultivars to some pests and diseases. Because of this, some agrochemicals are recommended to avoid the attack of these hindrances such as: azoxystrobin, chlorothalonil, diphenoconazole, imazalil, bifenthrin, and chlorpyriphos. All of them can cause serious health problems in humans such as cancer and neurological diseases and adverse reproductive effects are associated with the consumption and/or exposure to these hazardous substances. However, even when applied in conformity with Good Agricultural Practices, pesticides can leave residues, that can still be present in the soils as well as in the fruits. Due to these considerations, this study has as aim the technical evaluation of supercritical fluid in the extraction of pesticides present in banana flour (Musa spp). Therefore, the whole fruits (8 g), previously submitted to lyophilization and milling were fortified, during a stable period of overnight, with a solution containing the agrochemical standards mentioned above, diluted in methanol. The experimental unit consisted basically of a 42 mL extractor, a high pressure pump and a micrometering valve to sample removal. Different operational conditions were investigated (60 ?C ? 200 bar; 46 ?C ? 244 bar; 74 ?C ? 244 bar; 40 ?C ? 350 bar; 60 ?C ? 350 bar; 80 ?C ? 350 bar; 46 ?C ? 456 bar; 74 ?C ? 456 bar and 60 ?C ? 500 bar) based on an experimental design. The analysis of the extracted pesticides was performed using an ultra performance liquid chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometer (UPLC-MS). It was observed that the yield of the extract increased with the temperature increasing. According to the results, the extraction at 80 ?C and 350 bar was able to remove 1.4194% of the extracts in the banana. The yield of pesticides increased with the pressure increasing and the better condition was at 500 bar and 60 ?C. The experimental data were well modelled by the models of Esqu?vel et al. (1999), Reverchon & Osseo (1994), Zekovi? et al. (2003) and Sovov? (1999). The Chrastil (1982) model could represent the solubility behavior of the pesticides with the variation of temperature and pressure. / A banana ? uma fruta tropical cultivada em locais quentes e colhida durante todo o ano, assim como seu consumo ? intenso durante todo o ano. Sabe-se que a produtividade da banana, no entanto, est? amea?ada devido ? vulnerabilidade de tais cultivares a algumas pragas e doen?as. Devido a isso, alguns agroqu?micos s?o recomendados para evitar o ataque destes entraves ? produtividade da banana, tais como: azoxistrobina, clorotalonil, difenoconazol, imazalil, bifentrina e clorpirifos. Todos esses compostos podem causar s?rios problemas de sa?de em seres humanos, como o c?ncer, assim como doen?as neurol?gicas e efeitos reprodutivos adversos est?o associados ? ingest?o e/ou exposi??o a estas subst?ncias perigosas. No entanto, mesmo quando aplicados em conformidade com as Boas Pr?ticas Agr?colas, os pesticidas podem deixar res?duos, que ainda podem estar presentes tanto nos solos como nos frutos. Devido a estas considera??es, este estudo tem como objetivo a avalia??o t?cnica do fluido supercr?tico na extra??o de agrot?xicos presentes na farinha de banana (Musa spp). Assim, os frutos inteiros (8 g), previamente submetidos ? liofiliza??o e moagem foram fortificados, durante um per?odo est?vel de um dia para o outro, com uma solu??o contendo os padr?es dos pesticidas mencionados acima, dilu?dos em metanol. A unidade experimental consiste basicamente em um extrator de 42 mL, uma bomba de alta press?o e uma v?lvula microm?trica para remo??o da amostra. Foram investigadas diferentes condi??es operacionais (60 ?C a 200 bar, 46 ?C a 244 bar, 74 ?C a 244 bar, 40 ?C a 350 bar, 60 ?C a 350 bar, 80 ?C a 350 bar, 46 ?C a 456 bar e 74 ?C - 456 bar e 60 ?C - 500 bar) com base em um planejamento experimental. A an?lise dos pesticidas extra?dos foi realizada utilizando cromatografia l?quida de ultra desempenho acoplada ao espectr?metro de massa (UPLC-MS). Observou-se que o rendimento do extrato aumentou com o aumento da temperatura. De acordo com os resultados, a extra??o a 80 ?C e 350 bar foi capaz de remover 1,4194% dos extratos na banana. Para o rendimento de pesticidas, observou-se um aumento com o aumento da press?o e a melhor condi??o foi a 500 bar e 60 ?C. Os dados experimentais foram modelados pelos modelos de Esqu?vel et al. (1999), Reverchon & Osseo (1994), Zekovi? et al. (2003) e Sovov? (1999), apresentando boa correla??o. O modelo de Chrastil (1982) conseguiu representar o comportamento da solubilidade dos agrot?xicos com a varia??o de temperatura e press?o.

En raison de sa richesse en ressources génétiques, et des utilisations traditionnelles locales qui en sont faites, la biodiversité végétale issue du bassin amazonien constitue une véritable source de principes actifs à valoriser. L’espèce Euterpe oleracea Mart., vernaculairement appelée baie d’açai, qui connaît un intérêt scientifique important, est le parfait exemple de ressources naturelles bioactives valorisées issues de cette zone géographique. Les études scientifiques lui confèrent de très nombreuses propriétés biologiques, mais, la plus connue et la plus médiatisée est sa capacité antioxydante liée majoritairement à sa composition polyphénolique. En Guyane française, on peut parler de « diversité » au sein de la famille des Palmiers puisque plus de 75 espèces y ont été recensées. Parmi lesquelles, on peut citer une espèce très commune ayant des propriétés surtout alimentaires, et dont la connaissance phytochimique reste, à l’heure actuelle, très limitée : l’Oenocarpus bataua Mart dit patawa. Ce sujet de thèse de doctorat s’articule autour de la mesure de l’activité antioxydante du fruit mûr de ce palmier, et de la détermination des polyphénols responsables de cette dernière. La singularité de ce travail réside dans l’étude des différentes composantes tissulaires du fruit : mésocarpe, épicarpe et mélange épicarpe/mésocarpe (MEM). Dans un premier temps, les conditions les plus favorables d’extraction de biomolécules (notamment de l’épicarpe et du mésocarpe) ont été définies à l’aide du test DPPH. Les tests préliminaires effectués sur les tissus pris séparément, ont conduit à sélectionner un mélange acétone/eau (70/30, v/v) pour révéler, au mieux, la capacité antioxydante de chaque partie du fruit. Une étape de délipidation initiale s’est avérée nécessaire dans le cas de l’étude du mésocarpe. La confirmation de l’activité antioxydante a été réalisée au moyen d’autres tests d’activité chimique (TEAC, FRAP, ORAC), et a été complétée par l’utilisation d’un test d’activité biologique (KRL) en raison de ses mécanismes réactionnels plus complets. Il en ressort que le tissu végétal le plus antioxydant est le mésocarpe qui contient des proanthocyanidines, famille de composés phénoliques connue pour ses nombreuses activités biologiques.Le même travail a été effectué sur les tissus regroupés (fruit global ou MEM). Ainsi, a été retenue l’utilisation du solvant mixte acétone/eau sans étape de délipidation initiale. La capacité antioxydante du fruit étudié a été comparée à celle de l’açai, espèce choisie comme référence. Il s’avère que les extraits d’açai ont une activité antioxydante très supérieure à celle du patawa lorsqu’ils sont testés vis-à-vis de l’ORAC et du KRL. Le tissu mésocarpe a, lui, démontré une capacité antioxydante supérieure à celle de l’açai. Ces résultats sont à associer avec la composition phytochimique propre à chaque fruit. La composition polyphénolique du fruit de patawa, déterminée par UPLC/MSn, supposerait la présence d’anthocyanes, de tanins condensés, de stilbènes et d’acides phénoliques. Ces travaux, qui méritent d’être approfondis, en particulier pour le mésocarpe, ouvrent de nouvelles perspectives d’utilisation du fruit patawa, en particulier l’incorporation de composés phénoliques issus du mésocarpe dans des formulations galéniques ayant attrait aux domaines de la Nutrition, de la Cosmétique et de la Pharmaceutique. / Due to its wealth in genetic resources, and to traditional uses, plant biodiversity issued from the Amazonian Basin is a real source of active process to valorize. The specie Euterpeoleracea Mart., usually called acai berry, which is experiencing a huge scientific interest, is the perfect example of valued natural bioactive resources from the geographic area. Scientific studies give it many biological properties, but the most known is its antioxidant property mainly due to its polyphenolic composition. In French Guiana, we can use the term “diversity” within the palm family with more than 75 species identified. Among them is a common species, Oenocarpus bataua Mart., called “Patawa”, mainly with alimentary properties but for which knowledge of phytochemical properties is until now very poor. The present research deals with determining the antioxidant activity of this palm fruit and with the identification of the polyphenols responsible for it.The uniqueness of this work lays in the study of the different tissue components of this fruit namely the mesocarp, the epicarp and mixing epicarp / mesocarp (MEM). In a first time, the most favorable extraction conditions of biomolecules (particularly of the epicarp and mesocarp) were defined using the DPPH test. The preliminary tests performed on those tissues taken separately, have led to select an acetone / water (70/30, v / v) to reveal, at best, the antioxidant capacity of each part of the fruit. An initial defatting step was necessary in the case of the study of the mesocarp. The confirmation of the antioxidant activity was carried out by other tests of chemical activity (TEAC, FRAP, ORAC), and was supplemented by the use of a bioassay (KRL) due to its more complete reaction mechanisms. Results point out that the most antioxidant tissue is the mesocarp that contains proanthocyanidins, phenolics of a chemical family known for its numerous biological activities.The same work was performed on tissues combined (overall result). The mixed solvent acetone / water, without initial defatting step, has been selected. The antioxidant capacity of fruit was compared to that of the Acai specie chosen as a reference. It turns out that acai extracts have antioxidant activity much greater than that of Patawa when tested vis-à-vis of ORAC and KRL. In contrary, mesocarp tissue has a greater antioxidant capacity than that of Acai. These results can be associated with the phytochemical composition of each fruit. The polyphenolic composition of the fruit of Patawa determined by UPLC / MSn, reflects the presence of anthocyanins, condensed tannins, stilbene and phenolic acids. This work, which deserves to be deepened, especially for the mesocarp tissue, opens new prospects for the use of Patawa fruit, especially the incorporation of phenolic compounds from the mesocarp in pharmaceutical formulations linked to the fields of Nutrition, of Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / Orange juice is a relevant contribution to the Brazilian economy, as long as five glasses of orange juice consumed in the world, three are produced in Brazil. For the purpose of increase the production of fruits and, consequently, juices, there is a growing concern about the presence of pesticide residues in food, so monitoring by analytical methods is required in order to ensure consumer s health. This study shows the validation of an analytical method for the determination of nine fungicides in natural and processed orange juices by UPLC-MS/MS. The extraction procedure used was the modified mini-Luke method. Developed in 1975, it was modified in later years and has been used to monitor the presence of pesticides in non-fatty matrices such as fruits and vegetables. The method consists of adding 30 mL of acetone followed by 60 mL of 1:1 (v/v) mixture of petroleum ether and dichloromethane to 15 g of sample. After homogenization and centrifugation, an aliquot of 1.2 mL was transferred into tubes and evaporation led to a water bath to near dryness. The residue was reconstituted in 1 mL of methanol containing 0.1% acetic acid and analyzed by UPLC-MS/MS. The parameters evaluated for the validation were: calibration curve and linearity, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), accuracy (as recovery%), precision (as RSD %) and selectivity (as matrix effects%). The results were satisfactory for all parameters, thus showing that the modified mini-Luke extraction method was effective to extract the studied fungicides in natural and processed orange juices. In the range of concentration studied, the method was linear. The method LOQ were 10, 20 and 50μg kg-1 for six, two and one fungicides studied, respectively. It is noted that these values are the same or below the values of the maximum residue limits (MRL) established by Brazilian, American and European laws, indicating that the method can be used worldwide to determine the nine fungicides studied in orange juice.It can be inferred that the method is selective, as long as this parameter was assessed from the matrix effects. It was negative for most of the fungicides studied and all values remained in the range -20 to +20%, not influencing the results. The analyzed fungicides, show average recoveries between 70 and 120%, only excepting thiophanate - methyl and carbendazin. The thiophanate-methyl presented values below 70% when spiked at concentrations of 10 and 20 μg kg 1 and carbendazim presented values above 120% when spiked at concentrations of 10 μg kg 1. The extraction method, combined with modern chromatographic technique for the determination of analytes, were effective for the analysis of pesticide residues in orange juice. / O suco de laranja representa uma contribuição relevante para a economia brasileira, uma vez que, de cada cinco copos de suco de laranja consumidos no mundo, três são produzidos no Brasil. A fim de aumentar a produção de frutas e, consequentemente, de sucos, também é verificado um aumento na preocupação quanto à presença de resíduos de agrotóxicos em matrizes alimentares, fazendo-se necessário o monitoramento, através de métodos analíticos para, assim assegurar a saúde do consumidor. Neste estudo, foi validado um método analítico para determinação de nove fungicidas em sucos de laranja natural e processado por UPLC-MS/MS. Para a extração dos fungicidas da matriz, utilizou-se o método denominado mini-Luke modificado. Desenvolvido no ano de 1975, sofreu algumas modificações nos anos posteriores e tem sido utilizado para monitorar a presença de agrotóxicos em matrizes não gordurosas como frutas e vegetais. O método consiste na adição de 30 mL de acetona, seguidos de 60 mL da mistura 1:1 (v/v) de éter de petróleo e diclorometano em 15 g de amostra. Após homogeneização e centrifugação, foi retirada uma alíquota de 1,2 mL do extrato, que após evaporação, foi ressuspendido em 1 mL de metanol acidificado com 0,1% de ácido acético e analisado por UPLC-MS/MS. Os parâmetros avaliados para validação do método foram: curva analítica e linearidade, limite de detecção (LOD), limite de quantificação (LOQ), exatidão (recuperação%), precisão (RSD%) e seletividade (efeito matriz%). Os resultados obtidos foram satisfatórios para todos os parâmetros avaliados, mostrando desta forma, que o método de extração mini-Luke modificado foi eficaz para extrair os fungicidas estudados em sucos de laranja natural e processado. Na faixa de concentração estudada, o método mostrou-se linear. Os valores de LOQ do método foram de 10, 20 e 50 μg kg-1 para seis, dois e um fungicidas estudados, respectivamente. Salienta-se que estes valores são iguais ou inferiores aos valores dos limites máximos de resíduos (LMR) estabelecidos pelas legislações brasileira, americana e européia, indicando que o método pode ser empregado a nível mundial para determinar os nove fungicidas estudados em sucos de laranja. Pode-se afirmar que o método é seletivo, uma vez que este parâmetro foi avaliado a partir do efeito matriz, o qual para a maioria dos fungicidas estudados foi negativo, e todos os valores permaneceram na faixa de -20 e +20%, não influenciando os resultados. Os fungicidas estudados apresentaram valores de recuperação dentro da faixa de 70 a 120% com exceção do tiofanato-metílico e do carbendazim. O tiofanato-metílico apresentou valores abaixo de 70% para os níveis de fortificação de 10 e 20 μg kg-1 e o carbendazim, valores acima de 120% para o nível de fortificação de 10 μg kg-1. O método de extração, aliado com a técnica cromatográfica para determinação dos analitos, mostraram-se eficientes para a análise de resíduos de agrotóxicos em sucos de laranja.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The optimization and validation of an analytical method for 51 pesticides determination in tomato, using UPLC-MS/MS, was developed in order to fulfill the requirement 5.4.5 (Method Validation) of the NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and following the orientation document DOQ-CGCRE-008 (Orientation of analytical methods validation). This item is very important to a laboratory to be accredited by INMETRO (Brazilian accreditation body). The method validation was carried out following all the validation parameters, such as linearity of the analytical curves, limits of detection and quantification, matrix effects, accuracy and precision of the method. The studied compounds in this work were determined by UPLC-MS/MS in the positive ESI ionization mode. The stock solutions of the pesticides were prepared in organic solvent compatible with the compound solubility. These solutions were prepared by two different analysts in order to validate the preparation by comparing the areas of the injections (n=7) of each individual solution. After evaluation, 43 from 51 studied solutions showed results between the acceptable range of ± 10% demonstrating the satisfactory quality of solutions preparation. The evaluated pesticides were extracted from tomatoes applying the mini Luke method with a mixture 1:1:1 (v/v/v) of each acetone/petroleum ether/dichloromethane solvent as extraction solvent. After extraction, the organic solvent extract was evaporate and reconstituted in appropriate solvent (acidified methanol with 0.1% acetic acid) for UPLC-MS/MS analysis. The recovery experiments were done at 10, 20 and 50 μg kg-1 spike levels, by two analysts in different days, and 7 replicates (n=7) for each spike level plus the blank matrix (without pesticides). The limits of detection and quantification for the instrument and method were estimated, as well as the linearity of the analytical curves evaluated based on determination coefficient (r²), dynamic linear range, accuracy by recovery experiments (%), precision (RSD%) and matrix effect. From the 51 studied compounds, 46 showed recoveries between the range of 81 115% for all the evaluated spike levels. About precision, 92% of the compounds showed RSD% below 18.7% in the lowest spike level. The quantification limit of the method, for 82% from all evaluated compounds, was the lowest spike level studied (10 μg kg-1). The matrix effect observed was between ± 20% for all evaluated compounds, showing that there is not considerable suppression or enhancement in the analytes signal. For all evaluated pesticides the intermediate precision was below 20% of RSD showing the good repeatability of the method. / O desenvolvimento e validação do método analítico para determinação de 51 agrotóxicos em tomate por UPLC-MS/MS foi realizado a fim de atender ao requisito 5.4.5 (Validação de Métodos) da norma NBR ISO/IEC 17025:2005 e seguindo o documento orientativo DOQ-CGCRE-008 (Orientação sobre validação de métodos analíticos). Esse item descrito na norma é de fundamental importância para que o laboratório possa ser acreditado pelo INMETRO. A validação do método seguiu todos os parâmetros de validação, tal como a linearidade das curvas analíticas, limites de detecção e quantificação, efeito matriz, exatidão e precisão do método. Os agrotóxicos estudados neste trabalho foram determinados por UPLC- MS/MS no modo de ionização ESI positivo. As soluções estoque dos agrotóxicos foram preparadas em solvente orgânico compatível com a solubilidade de cada substância. Essas soluções foram preparadas por dois analistas distintos a fim de validar o preparo dessas a partir da comparação das áreas das injeções realizadas (n=7) de cada solução individual. Após avaliação, 43 das 51 soluções estudadas mostraram resultados dentro da faixa de ± 10% demonstrando a excelente qualidade no preparo dessas soluções. Os agrotóxicos estudados foram extraídos das amostras de tomate utilizando o método mini Luke o qual faz o uso de uma mistura 1:1: 1 (v/v/v) de acetona/éter de petróleo/diclorometano como solvente extrator. Após extração, o extrato em solvente orgânico foi evaporado e ressuspendido em solvente apropriado (metanol acidificado com 0,1% ácido acético) para análise por UPLC-MS/MS. O estudo de fortificação e recuperação dos analitos foi realizado nas concentrações de 10, 20 e 50 μg kg-1, por dois analistas, e 7 replicatas (n=7) para cada concentração, além das amostras branco (sem conter os agrotóxicos). Os limites de detecção e quantificação do instrumento e do método foram determinados, bem como a linearidade das curvas analíticas avaliadas através do coeficiente de determinação (r²), faixa linear dinâmica de trabalho, exatidão através do estudo de fortificação e recuperação (%) dos analitos, precisão (RSD%) e efeito matriz. Dos 51 agrotóxicos estudados, 46 apresentaram recuperação média na faixa de 81 a 115 % para todas as concentrações avaliadas. Com relação à precisão, 92% dos agrotóxicos demonstraram RSD% abaixo de 18,7% na menor concentração de fortificação. O limite de quantificação do método, para 82% dos agrotóxicos, foi a concentração de fortificação mais baixa estudada (10 μg kg-1). O efeito matriz observado foi inferior a ± 20% para todos os agrotóxicos avaliados, demonstrando assim que não há supressão ou aumento considerável no sinal do analito. Para todos os agrotóxicos estudados os resultados de precisão intermediária (onde foram avaliados diferentes analistas em diferentes dias) ficaram abaixo de 20% demonstrando a repetitividade satisfatória do método proposto.

Introduction Oligonucleotides are short nucleic acid chains, usually 19-27mer long. They bind to their corresponding chain, making a specific inhibition possible. In pharmaceuticals, this can be used to inhibit the expression of a gene or protein of interest. Oligonucleotides are usually analyzed based on separation using both hydrophobic and ion-exchange properties. In this project, the possibility to use a mixed-mode column to separate these oligonucleotides and their impurities were explored. Method Liquid chromatography is used as the separation method and the method of detection is both mass spectrometry and UV. Three different columns are evaluated; C18, DNAPac RP, and mixed-mode RP/WAX. Results and discussion Different compositions of mobile phases and gradients are evaluated based on a literature study. Triethylamine, triethylammonium acetate, ammonium formate, hexafluoroisopropanol is used along with both methanol and acetonitrile. Phosphate buffer is evaluated on LC-UV. The results from the C18 column displays a good separation of the oligonucleotides, whilst the DNAPac RP is not as sufficient using the same mobile phases. The mixed-mode column provides good separation and selectivity using phosphate buffer and UV detection. Conclusion Mixed-mode column has the potential to be used for separation of oligonucleotides and one future focus would be to make the mobile phase compatible with mass spectrometry. Phosphate buffer and UV detection seems to be the go-to mobile phase using mixed-mode column even though MS is a more powerful tool for the characterization and identification of oligonucleotides. This provides a hint about the challenge in making the mobile phase MS compatible.

This thesis deals with the content of adaptogens in vegetable Schizandra chinensis. The theoretical part deals with the plant Schisandra chinensis, its occurrence, characteristics, uses and cultivation. Location of plants Schisandra chinensis are classified according to Köppen climate classification and compared with the climate in the Czech Republic, due to possible prediction of growing plants in the country. Further are described adaptogens (bioactive substances) contained in this plant and to methods for their extraction and analysis. The experimental part of the thesis deals with the identification of schisandrin in the plant Schisandra chinensis grown in our conditions. The assessment was performed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and direct injection into tha mass spectrometry (MS). Schisandrin was successfully identified in all the samples.

Trimethylamine-n-oxide (TMAO) is a metabolite found in plasma/serum in humans. Elevated levels of TMAO have been associated with several types of heart disease. It’s therefore of interest to make a simple analytical method to analyse TMAO and other metabolites that are degraded to TMAO, including betaine. In this study, the goal was to develop a method for the sample preparation and analysis of these compounds in human plasma. Sample preparation was performed with an Ostro 96-well method for sample clean-up. The analysis was performed by ultraperformance liquid chromatography – hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography – tandem masspectrometry (UPLC-HILIC-MS/MS) in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM)-mode using electrospray ionization in positive mode (ESI+)-mode as the ion source. The analytes eluted under five minutes and were all baseline separated in the chromatogram. TMAO and betaine were quantified in quality control (QC) plasma samples using external calibration. Concentration of TMAO ranged from 132 ng/mL – 253 ng/mL and 1025-2084 ng/mL for betaine. Due to the lack of isotopically labelled standards for TMAO and betaine, valine-d8 was tested as an internal standard for the extraction; however, it was not a suitable option due to the low recovery obtained (5-34%) and the low response in ESI+. The recovery needs to be investigated further using isotopically labelled TMAO or betaine. Overall, the developed UPLC-HILIC-MS/MS method was found to be suitable for analysis of TMAO and betaine in human plasma. Further development and validation is required before application to samples from clinical studies.

A análise de fármacos é fundamental nas diversas fases do desenvolvimento farmacêutico, tais como estudos de formulação, estabilidade e controle de qualidade do produto. A rivaroxabana (RIV) é um anticoagulante de uso oral indicado para prevenção da formação de coágulos venosos. A literatura pesquisada apresenta poucos relatos de determinação quantitativa e de estudos de estabilidade do fármaco em comprimidos. E ainda nenhum método analítico em compêndios oficiais Diante do exposto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi desenvolver e validar métodos analíticos para determinação qualitativa e quantitativa da RIV por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência com detecção por UV e de ultra eficiência com detecção por espectrometria de massas (CLAE-UV e CLUE-EM) e eletroforese capilar (EC). Os resultados encontrados foram adequados conforme o preconizado nos guias oficiais nacionais e internacionais. Foi avaliada também a viabilidade da técnica de eletroforese capilar em microchip para análise de RIV. Através de método desenvolvido por CLAE foi realizado estudo de cinética de degradação e posterior avaliação do potencial tóxico in vitro das amostras de degradação forçada da RIV. A identificação de três produtos de degradação majoritários da RIV, formados a partir de estresse ácido, alcalino e fotolítico, foi realizada por CLUE-EM/EM, possibilitando a proposição da estrutura molecular de cada produto de degradação. O potencial tóxico da RIV antes e depois da exposição à degradação forçada foi avaliado através dos métodos in vitro MTT, Vermelho Neutro, Ensaio Cometa e DNA de baixo peso molecular. Não foram encontrados sinais de dano ao DNA celular, contudo, amostras de RIV expostas ao meio alcalino apresentaram maior redução da viabilidade celular. O trabalho avaliou ainda o perfil de dissolução da RIV em comprimidos baseado nos dados de absorção in vitro conforme modelagem in silico dos dados, estabelecendo uma correlação linear entre a fração absorvida e fração dissolvida. As diferentes metodologias e técnicas desenvolvidas e aplicadas nesse trabalho contribuem para o desenvolvimento do controle de qualidade farmacêutico na direção de ensaios mais confiáveis que garantam a segurança e eficácia de medicamentos. / Drug analysis is critical at various stages of pharmaceutical development, such as formulation studies, stability and quality control products. Rivaroxaban (RIV) is an oral anticoagulant indicated for prevention of thromboembolism. Literature contains few reports of quantitative determination and drug stability studies of RIV on pharmaceutical formulation. Analytical method for RIV quality control are not evaluable on official guides yet. This research work aimed to develop and validate analytical methods for qualitative and quantitative determination of RIV by high and ultra performance liquid chromatography with UV detection mass spectrometry detection (HPLC -UV and UPLC-MS) and capillary electrophoresis (CE). The results were adequate as recommended in national and international official guides. Reliability of RIV analysis by microchip capillary electrophoresis was also assessed. Through the method developed by HPLC degradation kinetic studies were performed, zero order kinetic has better description of RIV degradation behaviour. RIV toxic potential before and after exposure to forced degradation was assessed by in vitro methods of MTT, Neutral Red, Comet Assay, and Low Molecular Weight DNA. There were no signals of DNA damage however, RIV samples exposed to alkaline medium showed increased reduction in cell viability. Identification of RIV degradation products formed after exposure to acid and alkaline media and UVC radiation was performed by UPLC-MS / MS. It was possible to elucidate molecular structures of three major degradation products. This study also assessed the dissolution profile of RIV tablets based on in vitro absorption data, a linear point-to-point correlation was found for fraction absorbed and dissolved. Different methodologies and techniques developed and applied in this work can contribute to the development of pharmaceutical quality towards more reliable tests to ensure safety and efficacy of medicines.

Dentre as espÃcies existentes de maracujÃ, somente trÃs sÃo utilizadas pela indÃstria e, entre estas, exclusivamente a Passiflora edulis atende ao mercado de alimentos, pois alÃm desta espÃcie possuir atributos sensoriais bastante atrativos, ainda possui diversos benefÃcios para melhoria da saÃde. Entretanto, nem sempre as caracterÃsticas da fruta in natura sÃo mantidas apÃs serem processadas. Sendo assim, este estudo tem por objetivo avaliar o perfil de metabÃlitos presentes em suco de maracujà apÃs o tratamento tÃrmico de pasteurizaÃÃo e de esterilizaÃÃo em diferentes condiÃÃes de tempo e temperatura e ainda avaliar o efeito do tratamento tÃrmico no suco utilizando-se processamento com ultrassom. As variÃveis utilizadas no processamento tÃrmico foram tempo de retenÃÃo (0, 4, 15, 30 e 60 segundos), temperatura (85 e 140ÂC) e para o processo nÃo tÃrmico com ultrassom de ponteira foram variadas as potÃncias (50.000, 75.000 e 100.000 W/L) e o tempo (1; 2,5; e 5 min). Para extraÃÃo dos compostos utilizou-se metanol e foi feita a identificaÃÃo das amostras em UPLC-MS. TambÃm foram realizadas anÃlises de ressonÃncia magnÃtica (RMN) e PolifenÃis ExtraÃveis Totais (PET). Para o tratamento de dados foi feita anÃlise do componente principal (PCA) para o UPLC-MS e RMN. Os resultados foram comparados a uma amostra controle, tendo sido encontrados 27 picos, dos quais 4 foram degradados, 7 foram formados e 16 permaneceram inalterados para o tratamento tÃrmico e para o ultrassom de ponteira nÃo houve grandes variaÃÃes, quanto ao teor de polifenÃis, estes tornaram-se disponÃveis com aumento da temperatura, bem como com potÃncia mais alta por um tempo de 5 minutos. O processo tÃrmico pode ser controlado a partir de dados obtidos sobre o perfil de suco de maracujà submetido a tratamento tÃrmico. / Brazil has a great biodiversity, which should be explored and transformed into food and products to be consumed. Among existing species of passion fruit, only three are used by industry and among these, exclusively the Passiflora edulis serves the food market, because this species has very attractive sensory attributes,also is related to several benefits to improvhealth. However, the fruit characteristics âin naturaâ are not always maintainedthem after processing. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the metabolic profile present in passion fruit juice after heat treatment of sterilization further morepasteurization in different conditions of time and temperature and still submit the juice without heat treatment to a ultrasoundprocessing. The studied variables in heat processing wereretentiontime (0, 4, 15, 30 and 60 seconds), temperature (85 and 140 ÂC) and the non-thermal ultrasound process withpower (50.000, 75.000 e 100.000 W/L) and time (1, 2.5 and 5 minutes). For the extraction of the compounds were used methanol, and sample identification performed in LC-MS. Also was carried out Nuclear Magnetic Resonance analysis (NMR) andTotal Extractable Polyphenols (TEP). In the methodology employed for processing with ultrasound, the samples were subjected to different power and time. Then, was performed the same reading and extracting methodology used for heat processing. For treatment of the data was performed Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for LC-MS and NMR, the polyphenols were analyzed by the method described by Singleton and Rossi (1965), with adaptations. The results were compared to a control sample (no treatment). Were found 32 chromatographic peaks, of which 4 were degraded, 12 were formed and 16 remained unchanged. With increasing temperature, there was degradation of phenolic compounds. The heat process can be controlled from data obtained on the passion fruit juice profile submitted to heat treatment.

Asthma, current detection methods and metabolites proposed as asthma markers are described. The limitation of the disease diagnosis is outlined and metabolomics is introduced as the approach carried out within this research with the potential to measure the group metabolites that characterise the metabolic responses of a biological system to a specific disease. Chemistry underlying breathing, current breath collection and analytical techniques are described as well as detection and data processing technology associated within our research. A work-flow for the collection, analysis and processing of exhaled breath samples in respiratory diseases is described. The non-invasive sampling method allows collection of exhaled breath samples on children and adults without experiencing any discomfort. The analysis of exhaled breath samples using thermal desorption gas chromatography mass spectrometry outlines the use of retention index for the alignment of VOCs retention time shifting over time. This methodology enables the creation of a breath matrix for multivariate analysis data processing where each VOC is defined by retention index and most intense fragments of the mass spectrum. This methodology is tested in two cohorts of participants: paediatric asthma and severe asthmatic participants whose breath profiles are compared against healthy controls and within the two asthmatic phenotypes to prospect the markers that differentiate between the different groups. Eight candidate markers are identified to discriminate between asthmatic children and healthy children and seven markers between asthmatics undergoing therapy and healthy controls. The database from severe and paediatric asthma is compared, establishing seven non-age related markers between the two groups. A new interface is developed for the faster analysis of exhaled breath samples using thermal desorption ion mobility mass spectrometry. The interface front end has been modified and optimised to achieve the best sensitivity and resolution of VOCs in exhaled breath. A preliminary study carried out in a small cohort of volunteers shows the feasibility of the technique for the differentiation of asthmatic and healthy adults.