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Abstract

A laboratory experiment is described to provide students hands-on experience in learning some aspects of microsomal P450-catalyzed metabolism. Undergraduate students in the biochemistry laboratories detect and quantify the metabolites produced from butylated hydroxytoluene by liver microsomes using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. The laboratory provides training to students for handling active microsomes, sample cleanup of biological matrices, extraction of organic metabolites, GC-MS analysis and data interpretation of complex mixtures, and collaborative work.

Faculty Sponsors

Dr. Dimitri Giarikos, Dr. Reza Razeghifard

Project Type

Event

Location

Alvin Sherman Library

Start Date

4-4-2014 1:00 PM

End Date

4-4-2014 5:30 PM

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Apr 4th, 1:00 PM Apr 4th, 5:30 PM

A P450 Metabolism Experiment for Undergraduate Biochemistry Laboratories

Alvin Sherman Library

A laboratory experiment is described to provide students hands-on experience in learning some aspects of microsomal P450-catalyzed metabolism. Undergraduate students in the biochemistry laboratories detect and quantify the metabolites produced from butylated hydroxytoluene by liver microsomes using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. The laboratory provides training to students for handling active microsomes, sample cleanup of biological matrices, extraction of organic metabolites, GC-MS analysis and data interpretation of complex mixtures, and collaborative work.