Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(12), P. 2691 - 2702
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
this
study,
we
conducted
an
extensive
computational
investigation
using
various
theoretical
approaches
to
elucidate
the
molecular-level
interactions
between
ten
representative
volatile
organic
compounds
and
functionalized
graphene
nanosheets.
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Sept. 30, 2023
Plants,
animals
and
humans
metabolically
produce
volatile
isoprene
(C5H8).
Humans
continuously
exhale
exhaled
concentrations
differ
under
various
physio-metabolic
pathophysiological
conditions.
Yet
unknown
metabolic
origin
hinders
to
reach
clinical
practice
as
a
biomarker.
Screening
2000
individuals
from
consecutive
mass-spectrometric
studies,
we
herein
identify
five
healthy
German
adults
without
isoprene.
Whole
exome
sequencing
in
these
reveals
only
one
shared
homozygous
(European
prevalence:
<1%)
IDI2
stop-gain
mutation,
which
causes
losses
of
enzyme
active
site
Mg2+-cofactor
binding
sites.
Consequently,
the
conversion
isopentenyl
diphosphate
dimethylallyl
(DMAPP)
part
cholesterol
metabolism
is
prevented
adults.
Targeted
depicts
that
rs1044261
variant
(p.Trp144Stop)
heterozygous
deficient
blood-relatives
absent
unrelated
normal
Wild-type
IDI1
related
serological
parameters
are
all
determines
production
DMAPP
sources
unlike
plants,
lack
synthase
its
homologue.
Human
expressed
skeletal-myocellular
peroxisomes
instant
spikes
exhalation
during
muscle
activity
underpins
muscular
lipolytic
metabolism.
Our
findings
translate
clinically
interpretable
breath
biomarker
towards
potential
applications
human
medicine.
Journal of Breath Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 026008 - 026008
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
Exhaustive
exercise
can
induce
unique
physiological
responses
in
the
lungs
and
other
parts
of
human
body.
The
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
exhaled
breath
are
ideal
for
studying
effects
exhaustive
on
due
to
proximity
matrix
respiratory
tract.
As
VOCs
originate
from
bloodstream,
changes
abundance
should
also
indicate
broader
Currently,
there
is
limited
published
data
VOCs.
Breath
has
great
potential
biomarker
analysis
as
it
be
collected
non-invasively,
capture
real-time
metabolic
better
understand
exercise.
In
this
study,
we
samples
a
small
group
elite
runners
participating
2019
Ultra-Trail
du
Mont
Blanc
ultra-marathon.
final
included
matched
paired
before
after
race
24
subjects.
All
48
were
analyzed
using
Biopsy
Platform
with
GC-Orbitrap™
via
thermal
desorption
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry.
Wilcoxon
signed-rank
test
was
used
determine
whether
VOC
abundances
differed
between
pre-
post-race
(adjusted
Photoacoustics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38, P. 100604 - 100604
Published: March 22, 2024
In
this
research
we
present
a
low-cost
system
for
breath
acetone
analysis
based
on
UV-LED
photoacoustic
spectroscopy.
We
considered
the
end-tidal
phase
of
exhalation,
which
represents
systemic
concentrations
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
–
providing
clinically
relevant
information
about
human
health.
This
is
achieved
via
development
CO2-triggered
sampling
system,
collected
alveolar
over
several
minutes
in
sterile
and
inert
containers.
A
real-time
mass
spectrometer
coupled
to
serve
as
reference
device
calibration
measurements
subsequent
analysis.
The
new
sensor
provided
3σ
detection
limit
8.3
ppbV
an
NNEA
1.4E-9
Wcm−1Hz−0.5.
terms
performed
measurements,
12
out
13
fell
within
error
margin
measurement
demonstrating
reliability
field.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 172 - 172
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Due
to
their
immediate
exhalation
after
generation
at
the
cellular/microbiome
levels,
exhaled
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
may
provide
real-time
information
on
pathophysiological
mechanisms
and
host
response
infection.
In
recent
years,
metabolic
profiling
of
most
frequent
respiratory
infections
has
gained
interest
as
it
holds
potential
for
early,
non-invasive
detection
pathogens
monitoring
disease
progression
therapy.
Using
previously
unpublished
data,
randomly
selected
individuals
from
a
COVID-19
test
center
were
included
in
study.
Based
multiplex
PCR
results
(non-SARS-CoV-2
pathogens),
breath
profiles
479
subjects
with
presence
or
absence
flu-like
symptoms
obtained
using
proton-transfer-reaction
time-of-flight
mass
spectrometry.
Among
223
individuals,
one
pathogen
was
detected
171
cases,
more
than
52
cases.
A
total
256
had
negative
no
symptoms.
The
VOC
affected
by
Haemophilus
influenzae,
Streptococcus
pneumoniae,
Rhinovirus.
endogenous
ketone,
short-chain
fatty
acid,
organosulfur,
aldehyde,
terpene
concentrations
changed,
but
only
few
exhibited
concentration
changes
above
inter-individual
physiological
variations.
origins,
observed
be
attributed
oxidative
stress
antioxidative
defense,
energy
metabolism,
systemic
microbial
immune
homeostasis,
inflammation.
contrast
previous
studies
pre-selected
patient
groups,
this
study
demonstrate
broad
variations
real-life
screening
conditions.
As
unique
infection
markers
exist,
clearly
mentioned
can
regarded
indicative
colonization.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 1575 - 1583
Published: March 14, 2024
Monitoring
of
isoprene
in
exhaled
breath
is
expected
to
provide
a
noninvasive
and
painless
method
for
dynamic
monitoring
physiological
metabolic
states
during
exercise.
However,
real-time
portable
detection
isoprene,
gas
sensors
have
become
the
best
choice
technology,
which
are
crucial
achieving
goal
anytime,
anywhere,
human-centered
healthcare
future.
Here,
we
first
report
mixed
potential
type
sensor
based
on
Gd2Zr2O7
solid
electrolyte
CdSb2O6
sensing
electrode,
enables
sensitive
with
sensitivities
−21.2
mV/ppm
−65.8
mV/decade
range
0.05–1
1–100
ppm.
The
behavior
follows
mechanism
was
further
verified
by
electrochemical
polarization
curves.
significant
differentiation
between
response
healthy
individuals
simulated
containing
different
concentrations
demonstrates
breath.
Simultaneously,
exercise
signifies
feasibility
indicators,
not
only
great
significance
optimizing
training
guiding
therapeutic
intervention
sporting
scenarios
but
also
help
reveal
interaction
exercise,
muscle,
organ
metabolism
medicine.
Journal of Breath Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 046004 - 046004
Published: July 19, 2023
In
the
modern
world,
many
people
are
changing
old
dietary
and
lifestyle
habits
to
improve
quality
of
their
living-to
treat
or
just
prevent
possible
diseases.
The
main
goal
this
pilot
study
was
assess
food
impact
on
exhaled
breath
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
in
various
population
groups.
It
done
by
employing
a
recently
validated
portable
membrane-inlet
mass
spectrometer-MIMS.
Thus,
obtained
results
would
also
represent
additional
confirmation
for
employment
new
instrument
analysis.
involved
151
participants
across
Europe,
including
with
overweight,
obesity,
type
2
diabetes
mellitus,
cardiovascular
disease,
poor-quality
diet
professional
athletes.
Exhaled
acetone,
ethanol,
isoprene,
n-pentane
levels
were
determined
samples
before
meal,
120
min
after
meal.
Obtained
basal
ppbvvalues
mainly
accordance
previously
reported,
which
confirms
that
MIMS
can
be
used
Combining
quantified
along
information
about
participants'
collected
via
questionnaire,
an
assessment
obtained.
Notable
alteration
examined
VOC
upon
meal
consumption
detected
more
than
70%
all
participants,
exception
affected
half
participants.
Lifestyle
parameters
using
statistical
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
ranks
test.
Statistically
significant
differences
observed
among
Also,
ethanol
significantly
differed
different
ages,
as
well
acetone
physical
activity
habits.
These
findings
promising
further,
focused
research
technique
Journal of Breath Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 046006 - 046006
Published: July 31, 2023
This
paper
describes
the
AEOLUS
pilot
study
which
combines
breath
analysis
with
cardiopulmonary
exercise
testing
(CPET)
and
an
echocardiographic
examination
for
monitoring
heart
failure
(HF)
patients.
Ten
consecutive
patients
a
prior
clinical
diagnosis
of
HF
reduced
left
ventricular
ejection
fraction
were
prospectively
enrolled
together
15
control
cardiovascular
risk
factors,
including
hypertension,
type
II
diabetes
or
chronic
ischemic
disease.
Breath
samples
collected
at
rest
during
CPET
coupled
stress
echocardiography
(CPET-ESE)
protocol
by
means
needle
trap
micro-extraction
analyzed
through
gas-chromatography
mass
spectrometry.
The
also
involved
using
selected
ion
flow
tube
spectrometer
breath-by-breath
isoprene
acetone
exercise.
At
rest,
showed
increased
levels
pentane,
are
related
to
altered
oxidation
fatty
acids
oxidative
stress,
respectively.
A
significant
positive
correlation
was
observed
between
gold
standard
biomarker
NT-proBNP
in
plasma
(r=
0.646,p<
0.001),
both
measured
rest.
During
exercise,
some
exhaled
volatiles
(e.g.,
isoprene)
mirrored
ventilatory
and/or
hemodynamic
adaptation,
whereas
others
sulfide
compounds
3-hydroxy-2-butanone)
depended
on
their
origin.
peak
effort,
differed
significantly
from
those
group,
suggesting
myocardial
systemic
metabolic
adaptation
These
preliminary
data
suggest
that
concomitant
acquisition
CPET-ESE
is
feasible
might
provide
additional
information
maladaptation
Such
may
refine
identification
higher
disease
worsening.
Communications Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
Menopause
driven
decline
in
estrogen
exposes
women
to
risk
of
osteoporosis.
Detection
early
onset
and
silent
progression
are
keys
prevent
fractures
associated
burdens.
In
a
discovery
cohort
120
postmenopausal
women,
we
combined
repeated
quantitative
pulse-echo
ultrasonography
bone,
assessment
grip
strength
serum
bone
markers
with
mass-spectrometric
analysis
exhaled
metabolites
find
breath
volatile
cutoff
levels
for
Obtained
cutoffs
were
validated
an
independent
49
age-matched
six
months
apart
seasonal
follow-ups.
Here,
within
the
cohort,
concentrations
end-tidal
dimethyl
sulfide
(DMS),
allyl-methyl
sulfide,
butanethiol
butyric
acid
increased
(p
≤
0.005)
pronouncedly
subjects
mineral
density
(BMD)
at
high-risk
osteoporosis
fracture,
when
compared
normal
BMD.
Increased
age
decreased
concomitant.
All
changes
reproduced
during
validation
Exhaled
metabolite
expressions
remain
independent.
Serum
show
random
without
reproducibility.
DMS
exhalations
differs
between
patients
recent,
old
fractures.
Metabolite
BMDs
down-regulated
winter.
ROC
yields
high
classification
accuracy
osteoporosis,
which
predicts
>91%
sensitivity
specificity.
Non-invasive
allowed
more
reliable
than
conventional
markers.
We
identified
associations
organosulfur
short-chain
fatty
acids
metabolism
via
gut-bone
axis.
It
is
estimated
globally
that
one-third
aged
>50
years
experience
(breaks
their
bones)
from
(bone
weakening
brittleness).
difficult
diagnose
this
condition
makes
it
hard
put
place
measures
help
investigate
links
organic
chemicals
detectable
breath,
blood
(tested
by
measuring
strength).
discover
coming
gut
strongly
health.
Our
non-invasive
faster
standard
currently
used
diagnosing
identifies
connection
bones
not
previously
shown.
These
findings
offer
easier
paths
towards
new
therapeutic
targets.
Sukul
et
al.
analyze
endogenous
indicative
The
serves
as
rapid
includes