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MethodsX2020; 7; 100926; doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2020.100926

Enhanced UHPLC-MS/MS screening of selective androgen receptor modulators following urine hydrolysis.

Abstract: Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) represent non-steroidal agents commonly abused in human and animal (i.e. equine, canine) sports, with potential for further misuse as growth promoting agents in livestock-based farming. As a direct response to the real and possible implications of illicit application in both sport as well as food production systems, this study incorporated enzymatic hydrolysis (β-glucuronidase/arylsulfatase) into a previously established protocol while maintaining the minimal volume (200 µL) of urine sample required to detect SARMs encompassing various pharmacophores in urine from a range of species (i.e. equine, bovine, human, canine and rodent). The newly presented semi-quantitative UHPLC-MS/MS-based assay is shown to be fit-for-purpose, being rapid and offering high-throughput, with validation findings fulfilling criteria stipulated within relevant doping and food control legislation.•CCβ values determined at 1 ng mL for majority of analytes.•Deconjugation step included in the method led to significantly increased relative abundance of ostarine in analysed incurred urine samples demonstrating the requirement for hydrolysis to detect a total form of emerging SARMs.•Assay amenable for use within routine testing to ensure fair play in animal and human sports and that animal-derived food is free from contamination with SARM residues.
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Publication Date: 2020-05-21 PubMed ID: 32547930PubMed Central: PMC7286957DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2020.100926Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article presents an improved method for detecting commonly abused non-steroidal agents known as selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) in urine samples from different species using UHPLC-MS/MS. The method demonstrated enhanced detection rates and fulfillment of legal criteria for doping and food control, suggesting its suitability for routine testing to ensure fair sports practices and contamination-free food.

Research Objectives and Background

  • The primary objective of the research was to incorporate enzymatic hydrolysis using β-glucuronidase/arylsulfatase into a detection protocol for SARMs within urine samples. This was done in response to concern over the misuse of these agents in human and animal sports and potentially as growth-promoting agents in livestock farming.
  • SARMs, or selective androgen receptor modulators, are commonly misused non-steroidal agents. They can potentially contaminate food supply and give unfair advantages to athletes.

Methodology and Findings

  • The researchers used an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS)-based assay to screen for SARMs. This enhanced the detection of a range of these substances in various species including equines, bovines, humans, canines, and rodents. This method included the use of enzymatic hydrolysis to increase detection efficiency.
  • Validation of the assay showed it to be fit-for-purpose, efficient, and high-throughput, fulfilling the criteria set within relevant doping and food control laws.
  • The deconjugation procedure included in the method boosted the relative abundance of a SARM known as ‘ostarine’ in the urine samples tested, illustrating the necessity for hydrolysis to identify emerging SARMs in their total form.

Potential Applications

  • This improved detection method provides a rapid and efficient screening tool for SARMs in urine samples, making it suitable for routine testing in both human and animal sports to promote fair play.
  • The protocol can also be used to check for contamination of animal-derived food products with SARM residues, guaranteeing that the food supply is safe for consumption.

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Gadaj A, Ventura E, Healy J, Botrè F, Sterk SS, Buckley T, Mooney MH. (2020). Enhanced UHPLC-MS/MS screening of selective androgen receptor modulators following urine hydrolysis. MethodsX, 7, 100926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2020.100926

Publication

MethodsX
ISSN: 2215-0161
NlmUniqueID: 101639829
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Volume: 7
Pages: 100926
PII: 100926

Researcher Affiliations

Gadaj, Anna
  • Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, BT9 5DL, United Kingdom.
  • Chemical and Immunodiagnostic Sciences Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Stoney Road, Belfast BT4 3SD, United Kingdom.
Ventura, Emiliano
  • Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, BT9 5DL, United Kingdom.
Healy, Jim
  • Laboratory, Irish Greyhound Board, Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Ireland.
  • Applied Science Department, Limerick Institute of Technology, Moylish, Limerick, Ireland.
Botrè, Francesco
  • Laboratorio Antidoping, Federazione Medico Sportiva Italiana, Italy.
Sterk, Saskia S
  • Wageningen Food Safety Research, Wageningen University & Research, European Union Reference Laboratory, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
Buckley, Tom
  • Irish Diagnostic Laboratory Services Ltd., Johnstown, W91 RH93, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Mooney, Mark H
  • Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, BT9 5DL, United Kingdom.

Conflict of Interest Statement

There are no conflicts of interest to declare.

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