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Analysis of betaines from marine algae using LC-MS-MS

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2684-8_17
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  1. National Research Council of Canada. Aquatic and Crop Resource Development
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Subjectglycine betaine; δ-aminovaleric acid betaine; γ-aminobutyric acid betaine; laminine; LC-MS-MS analysis; macroalgae
Abstract
Betaines are a class of quaternary ammonium compounds found in marine algae that can act as osmolytes and/or affect gene expression, and therefore improve plant tolerance to stresses such as temperature extremes, drought, and salinity when applied to agricultural crops. In humans, glycine betaine acts as a methyl donor and has been shown to protect internal organs, improve vascular risk factors, and enhance sport performance. Here we describe a sensitive LC-MS-MS method for the baseline separation and quantification of four betaines found in algae, namely, glycine betaine, δ-aminovaleric acid betaine, γ-aminobutyric acid betaine, and laminine.
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PublisherSpringer
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  • Natural Products From Marine Algae: 267–275.
Series
  • Methods in Molecular Biology, no. 1308.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRC-ACRD-55950
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