Quantification of the plant-derived hallucinogen Salvinorin A in conventional and non-conventional biological fluids by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry after Salvia divinorum smoking.
- S. Pichini, S. Abanades, P. Zuccaro
- ChemistryRapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry
- 30 June 2005
A gas chromatography method with mass spectrometric detection is described for the determination of Salvinorin A, the main active ingredient of the hallucinogenic mint Salvia divinorum, and was applied to the analysis of urine, saliva and sweat from two consumers after smoking 75 mg plant leaves to verify the presence of the active ingredient.
Assessment of prenatal exposure to ethanol by meconium analysis: results of an Italian multicenter study.
- S. Pichini, E. Marchei, L. Morini
- MedicineAlcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
- 1 March 2012
The results indicate considerable variability in the prevalence of fetal exposure to ethanol in different Italian cities, as determined by the objective measurement of biomarkers in meconium, and indicate that gestational ethanol exposure is widespread, at least in parts of Europe.
Ethyl glucuronide and ethyl sulfate in meconium and hair-potential biomarkers of intrauterine exposure to ethanol.
- L. Morini, E. Marchei, S. Pichini
- MedicineForensic Science International
- 20 March 2010
A rapid and simple procedure for the determination of cannabinoids in hemp food products by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
- M. Pellegrini, E. Marchei, R. Pacifici, S. Pichini
- ChemistryJournal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
- 4 January 2005
Testing Ethylglucuronide in Maternal Hair and Nails for the Assessment of Fetal Exposure to Alcohol: Comparison With Meconium Testing
- L. Morini, E. Marchei, S. Pichini
- MedicineTherapeutic Drug Monitoring
- 1 June 2013
EtG in hair and nails are not good biomarkers to disclose alcohol consumption lower than on daily basis and lower than 1–2 alcoholic units per day.
Assessment of exposure to opiates and cocaine during pregnancy in a Mediterranean city: preliminary results of the "Meconium Project".
- S. Pichini, C. Puig, Ó. García-Algar
- MedicineForensic Science International
- 4 October 2005
Evaluation of cannabinoids concentration and stability in standardized preparations of cannabis tea and cannabis oil by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry
- R. Pacifici, E. Marchei, Francesco Salvatore, L. Guandalini, F. Busardò, S. Pichini
- BiologyClinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
- 28 August 2017
As the first and most important aim of the different cannabis preparations is to guarantee therapeutic continuity in treated individuals, a strictly standardized preparation protocol is necessary to assure the availability of a homogeneous product of defined stability.
Ethylglucuronide and ethylsulfate in meconium to assess gestational ethanol exposure: preliminary results in two Mediterranean cohorts.
- S. Pichini, L. Morini, P. Zuccaro
- MedicineThe Canadian journal of clinical pharmacology…
- 2009
For the first time the presence of EtG and EtS in meconium has been proven, with EtG concentration likely to discriminate heavy maternal ethanol consumption during pregnancy disclosed by FAEEs concentration in this matrix.
Antiretroviral Prophylaxis for Breastfeeding Transmission in Malawi: Drug Concentrations, Virological Efficacy and Safety
- L. Palombi, M. Pirillo, M. Giuliano
- MedicineAntiviral Therapy
- 1 November 2012
Maternal administration of these three regimens up to 6 months postpartum was effective and safe for both mothers and infants, and no significant correlation was found between drug concentrations and infant haematological parameters, supporting the hypothesis that other factors may contribute to the development of anaemia in these settings.
Quantification of arecoline (areca nut alkaloid) in neonatal biological matrices by high-performance liquid chromatography/electrospray quadrupole mass spectrometry.
- S. Pichini, M. Pellegrini, Ó. García-Algar
- ChemistryRapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry
- 15 September 2003
A high-performance liquid chromatography method with mass spectrometric detection is described for determination of arecoline in newborn meconium, urine and cord serum, using pilocarpine as internal standard, and was applied to the analysis of neonatal biological matrices to assess eventual fetal exposition toArecoline.
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