Determination of 16 Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives in Food Supplements Using LC-MS/MS: Method Development and Application.

Last updated on 6-1-2025 by Els Van Hoeck

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Résumé:

Hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs) are plant substances produced by a variety of plant species, including different , , and species and These plants are often used in food supplements to improve bowel function. However, recently, the European Commission prohibited a number of HADs due to toxicological concerns. These HADs included aloin (aloin A and aloin B), aloe-emodin, emodin, and danthron. Most of the currently available analytical methods are restricted to the analysis of only these compounds and do not include other HADs. In this view, a multi-analyte method could be useful for both…

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