Jian Gao , Jialong Wang , Jiejin Song , Yue Xing , Yuzhao Hou , Fengchao Wang , Jinghui Du , Jiang Wu , Liming Wang
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Abstract
The illegal addition of statins to tea-based products presents significant analytical challenges due to the complexity of the matrices involved. To address these challenges, we developed an ionic liquid-assisted magnetic solid-phase extraction (IL-MSPE) method coupled with HPLC-UV for the simultaneous determination of five statins. This protocol facilitates the rapid batch extraction of analytes within 6 min. The method demonstrated excellent linearity (R2 ≥ 0.999, 0.1 to 20 μg/mL) and sensitivity, with limits of detection ranging from 0.022 to 0.054 μg/mL, and recovery rates between 89.2% and 117.5%. Density functional theory provided insights into a synergistic “dual-site” recognition mechanism, which is driven by π–π stacking, hydrogen bonding, and electrostatic interactions. Importantly, the method's compliance with green chemistry principles was validated by AGREE (0.77) and MoGAPI (90) metrics. Overall, this proposed workflow represents a reliable and high-throughput tool for monitoring unauthorized statin adulteration.
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LWT - Food Science and Technology is an international journal that publishes innovative papers in the fields of food chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology and nutrition. The work described should be innovative either in the approach or in the methods used. The significance of the results either for the science community or for the food industry must also be specified. Contributions written in English are welcomed in the form of review articles, short reviews, research papers, and research notes. Papers featuring animal trials and cell cultures are outside the scope of the journal and will not be considered for publication.