{"title":"Enhanced Analysis of Curcuminoids in Turmeric via Selective Homodecoupled 1D <sup>1</sup>H NMR.","authors":"Naresh K S, Anisha Biswas, Sachin R Chaudhari","doi":"10.1002/mrc.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.70000","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Curcuminoids, including curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin, are vital for quality control in food, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals. Conventional 1D <sup>1</sup>H NMR can face challenges in spectral interpretation when dealing with overlapping signals and complex coupling patterns, especially in structurally similar compounds like curcuminoids. This study explores the use of selective homodecoupled 1D <sup>1</sup>H NMR spectroscopy as a complementary technique to enhance spectral resolution and facilitate peak assignment in curcuminoid analysis. By collapsing multiplet structures such as doublets observed in the 6.6- to 6.8-ppm region for vinylic protons into singlets, this method offers improved spectral clarity. Although absolute quantification still requires deconvolution, the approach aids in more straightforward relative integration and identification of components within curcuminoid mixtures from turmeric samples. The results demonstrate improved interpretability compared with conventional <sup>1</sup>H NMR under similar conditions. Comparative analysis with HPLC showed excellent agreement, with standard deviations under 2% for most samples. The selective homodecoupled 1D <sup>1</sup>H NMR method proved robust and reliable, offering an effective tool for profiling curcuminoids and potential application to other natural product mixtures.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144310140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Letizia Fiorucci, Francesco Bruno, Leonardo Querci, Adam Kubrak, Jlenia Bindi, Nebojša Rodić, Giulia Licciardi, Enrico Luchinat, Giacomo Parigi, Mario Piccioli, Enrico Ravera
{"title":"Extracting Trends From NMR Data With TrAGICo: A Python Toolbox.","authors":"Letizia Fiorucci, Francesco Bruno, Leonardo Querci, Adam Kubrak, Jlenia Bindi, Nebojša Rodić, Giulia Licciardi, Enrico Luchinat, Giacomo Parigi, Mario Piccioli, Enrico Ravera","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5537","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this tutorial, we present TrAGICo (Trends Analysis Guided Interfaces Collection), a Python collection of functions for the extraction and analysis of experimental parameters from 1D and pseudo-2D NMR spectra acquired on Bruker instruments. We demonstrate the application of TrAGICo through practical examples, highlighting its utility for various NMR applications, such as extraction of the chemical shift temperature dependence, relaxation studies, and reaction monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144285141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are the Structural Analogues and Charged Homologues of Carbones Pseudoallenes (R<sub>2</sub>C=C=CR<sub>2</sub>), Pseudocarbenes (R<sub>2</sub>C-C:<sup>-</sup>=C<sup>+</sup>R<sub>2</sub>) or Pseudocarbones (R<sub>2</sub>C<sup>+</sup>-C<sup>2-</sup>-C<sup>+</sup>R<sub>2</sub>)? An Answer Given on the Magnetic Criterion.","authors":"Erich Kleinpeter, Andreas Koch","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5539","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carbones bear the same resonance contributor X<sup>+</sup>-C<sup>2-</sup>-Y<sup>+</sup> (X<sup>+</sup>, Y<sup>+</sup> = PR<sub>3</sub> <sup>+</sup>, CR<sub>2</sub> <sup>+</sup>, SR<sub>2</sub> <sup>+</sup>, SeR<sub>2</sub> <sup>+</sup>, S<sup>+</sup>R<sub>2</sub> = NR) and exhibit unique bonding and donating properties at the central carbon atom. Both the analogues of carbones C<sup>+</sup>-Z<sup>2-</sup>-C<sup>+</sup> (Z = Si, Ge, Sn, Pb) and the large number of charged main group homologues C=Z=C (Z = B<sup>-</sup>, Al<sup>-</sup>, Ga<sup>-</sup>, N<sup>+</sup>, P<sup>+</sup>, As<sup>+</sup>, Sb<sup>+</sup>, Bi<sup>+</sup>, O<sup>2+</sup>, S<sup>2+</sup>, Se<sup>2+</sup> and Te<sup>2+</sup>) are known for comparable bonding and donating properties. The electronic structure of the carbone homologues and analogues has been studied on basis of both their geometry and their spatial magnetic properties (through-space-NMR-shieldings [TSNMRSs]) with regard to the present dominating electronic structure (beside carbone-like [<sup>+</sup>C-Z<sup>2-</sup>-C<sup>+</sup>] also allene-like [C=Z=C] or carbene-like [<sup>+</sup>C-Z<sup>-</sup>=C]). TSNMRS values have been calculated using the GIAO perturbation method employing the nucleus independent chemical shift (NICS) concept and the results visualized as iso-chemical-shielding surfaces (ICSS) of various size and direction. The synergy of geometry (bond lengths, bond angles of linear, bent, orthogonal or twisted structures) and the spatial magnetic properties (anisotropy effect of C=C in allene-like or partial C=C double bonds in carbene-like structures, and the ball-like anisotropy effect of central hetero atom Z of carbone-like structures) provide a comprehensive picture of the respective structure and the dominating resonance contributor.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144208881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Armin Afrough, Maria Pérez-Mendigorri, Thomas Vosegaard
{"title":"Automated Data Processing Workflows for Non-Expert Users of NMR Facilities.","authors":"Armin Afrough, Maria Pérez-Mendigorri, Thomas Vosegaard","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5540","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The cost and complexity of modern NMR spectrometers have led to the establishment of centralized, ultrahigh-field facilities with multiple instruments that benefit from shared infrastructure and expertise. Many users have no NMR background, as they come from diverse scientific fields. This requires either heavy involvement of NMR experts in the data treatment or that data processing workflows are made user-friendly, robust, and amenable to automation. This paper discusses how at the Danish Center for Ultrahigh Field NMR Spectroscopy at Aarhus University we develop automated-or guided-data processing workflows to serve the broad community of users of the Center. By providing consistency checks in the algorithms and reporting intermediate results, our data analysis tools raise flags if they are-or are likely-failing. We illustrate this approach with two examples: an automated quantitative lipidomics workflow and a semi-automated multi-exponential relaxation analysis in food matrices. The lipidomics workflow uses <sup>1</sup>H-<sup>31</sup>P TOCSY spectra, database matching, and quantitative <sup>31</sup>P measurements, while color-coded reliability labels highlight potential pitfalls. The multi-exponential relaxation analysis automatically determines an appropriate value for the regularization parameter via the L-curve. Both examples show how guided automation reduces expert supervision and accelerates data processing. We plan to further refine these automated workflows, share our software openly, and explore additional application areas to foster a semi-automated NMR facility.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144191961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David Paniagua-Vega, Ariana Arlene Huerta-Heredia, María Guadalupe Sánchez-Otero, Noemí Waksman-Minsky, J Ricardo Lucio-Gutiérrez, Alma L Saucedo
{"title":"NMR and Chemometric Analysis of Verbascoside and Isoverbascoside Produced in Tecoma stans In Vitro Cultures.","authors":"David Paniagua-Vega, Ariana Arlene Huerta-Heredia, María Guadalupe Sánchez-Otero, Noemí Waksman-Minsky, J Ricardo Lucio-Gutiérrez, Alma L Saucedo","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5538","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Verbascoside and isoverbascoside are phenylethanoid glycosides with reported biological activities such as neuroprotection, hepatoprotection, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. These compounds are constitutively present in roots, stems, leaves, and flowers of various plant species, including Tecoma stans. In Mexico, this plant is traditionally used as a safe and effective herbal treatment for chronic diseases and its complications including diabetes and renal and hepatic disorders. The potential pharmacological applications of verbascoside and isoverbascoside have conducted efforts to produce these compounds in cell and plant tissue cultures. In this study, T. stans root and plantlet in vitro cultures were established as potential sources of verbascoside and isoverbascoside, and NMR was used as primary analytical tool. As a first step, proton and bidimensional NMR analysis confirmed the presence of verbascoside and isoverbascoside in T. stans in vitro culture extracts. Subsequently, their contents were quantified by means of quantitative NMR (qNMR) based on the external standard PULCON method. Furthermore, <sup>1</sup>H-NMR spectral data were used to develop a descriptive PLS-DA model, which confirms the qNMR results. This model indicated that differences in the amounts and proportions of verbascoside and isoverbascoside produced by roots and plantlets are the primary factors in distinguishing these samples. These results demonstrate the capability of T. stans in vitro systems as biotechnological tools for obtaining phenylethanoids with high pharmacological potential and confirm the broad applicability of NMR as an analytical platform. However, additional experiments are necessary to improve the phenylethanoids glucoside yields and support the validation of the qNMR method.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144174370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clean Selective Refocusing Sequences With Sensitivity and Resolution Enhancement-A Review.","authors":"Suryaprakash Nagaraja Rao","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The selective refocusing (SERF) and its modified experiments have permitted the unambiguous assignment of peaks and the straightforward determination of <sup>n</sup>J<sub>HH</sub>. However, they suffer from the presence of intense axial peaks and the evolution of undesirable couplings in the spectra. In partially addressing these challenges, the Clean-G-SERF sequence, a modified version of the gradient-enhanced SERF-based experiment (G-SERF), has been designed to suppress all the axial peaks and eradicate the unwanted evolution, while retaining only the couplings pertaining to the selectively excited proton. Furthermore, the incorporation of a perfect echo block provided the leverage for increasing slice thickness leading to the increased sensitivity. To additionally enhance the resolution in the direct dimension, the improved sequences have been designed by the incorporation of pure shift, where the homonuclear J couplings are refocused in real time. All these methods permitted the unambiguous assignment of peaks to the coupled partners of the selectively excited proton, thereby enabling the accurate measurement of couplings. The broader utility of the designed sequences, cited in the literature as Clean-G-SERF, Clean-PE-SERF, PS-Clean-G-SERF and PS-Clean-PE-SERF have been demonstrated on several chosen examples including the molecular mixtures for the accurate measurement of J<sub>HH</sub>.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144143168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhaoxi Zheng, Kang Chen, Yang Liu, Eric J Munson, Yongchao Su
{"title":"Quantitative Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy (qSSNMR) in Pharmaceutical Analysis.","authors":"Zhaoxi Zheng, Kang Chen, Yang Liu, Eric J Munson, Yongchao Su","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5536","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pharmaceutical analysis is essential to drug development and quality assurance, ensuring that products meet stringent safety and efficacy standards. Quantitative solid-state NMR (qSSNMR) has become a key technique, enabling precise quantification and characterization of solid drug formulations. This mini-review highlights the evolution of qSSNMR, focusing on improvements in detection limits, resolution, and high-throughput capabilities. This review explores technical advancements and applications for analyzing complex pharmaceutical mixtures. While challenges remain for widespread adoption, efforts in automation, user-friendly software, and collaboration aim to address these.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144143169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hampus Karlsson, Arthur C Pinon, Leif Karlson, Helena Wassenius, Frida Iselau, Staffan Schantz, Lars Evenäs
{"title":"Position-Specific Substitution in Cellulose Ethers Studied by DNP Enhanced Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy.","authors":"Hampus Karlsson, Arthur C Pinon, Leif Karlson, Helena Wassenius, Frida Iselau, Staffan Schantz, Lars Evenäs","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5535","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5535","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC) and methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (MEHEC) are hydrophilic cellulose ethers commonly employed as rheology modifiers in diverse industrial applications. The performance of these polymers, and their resistance to degradation by various cellulase enzymes, depends on their intricate molecular structure. Distribution of the etherifying groups, within the anhydroglucose units and along the polymer chain, is the key property to control. However, characterizing such structural properties is challenging, necessitating the development of novel analysis methods. In this study, we demonstrate the application of solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, enhanced by dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP), for this purpose. We prove that the hydrophilic EHEC and MEHEC samples are homogenously swelled in D<sub>2</sub>O/H<sub>2</sub>O-based radical solutions, a necessity to ensure uniform DNP enhancement throughout the material. And we illustrate how the high sensitivity enhancements obtained can be used to perform selective, J-coupling-based C1 to C2 transfer experiments to measure the fraction of substituted C2 positions in these cellulose ethers. Moreover, with further refinement, the methodology outlined in this work holds promise for elucidating C3-specific substitution patterns.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144128095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From Percent to Permil: Requirements to Increase Accuracy of Quantitative NMR Measurements.","authors":"Margot Sanchez, Serge Akoka","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) can determine the concentration of compounds in solution with remarkable trueness and precision, if the experimental conditions are chosen correctly. However, some users still have difficulty with the correct implementation of these requirements. Knowing which requirements are mandatory and which can be neglected for a given accuracy is one of the major problems. Failure to follow basic requirements s will lead to unreliable results. On the other hand, avoiding unnecessary constraints-for the desired level of trueness and/or precision-can save precious time. The aim of this tutorial is therefore to review in the second section the basic principles of quantitative NMR and explain the impact of different acquisition and processing conditions on trueness and precision. These general guidelines provide both precision and trueness of 1%. To reach 1‰, one has to optimize further their experimental conditions and consider the instrumental imperfections.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144120093","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Baoning Su, Jing Zhang, Xiaojuan Deng, Huiwen Deng, Songzi Jiang, Hui Fu, Jian Wang, Alan Wei, Qingwen Zhang, Jie Liu, Sunil Babu Paudel, Taijun Hang, Xiaofei Lu, Wei Zhang, Guosheng Ding, Li Gan, Xianzhong Yan, Yang Liu, Caiyu Zhang, Yang Liu
{"title":"A Collaborative Study on Platform <sup>1</sup>H Quantitative NMR Method Using Internal Calibration Methodology: Towards Capacity Building for Novices.","authors":"Baoning Su, Jing Zhang, Xiaojuan Deng, Huiwen Deng, Songzi Jiang, Hui Fu, Jian Wang, Alan Wei, Qingwen Zhang, Jie Liu, Sunil Babu Paudel, Taijun Hang, Xiaofei Lu, Wei Zhang, Guosheng Ding, Li Gan, Xianzhong Yan, Yang Liu, Caiyu Zhang, Yang Liu","doi":"10.1002/mrc.5532","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mrc.5532","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the past 20 years, the use of quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) technology has grown significantly in pharmaceutical industry. However, its broader adoption is often limited by specialized expertise required to implement best practices. Recent discussions within the qNMR community in China (qNMR-C) have highlighted the benefits of establishing an applicable qNMR platform method-one that serves as a universal approach, adaptable across multiple products. This approach aims to standardize a single set of qNMR parameters to address the majority of quantitative applications and making qNMR more accessible, particularly for researchers new to the field. The present study outlines the rationale behind the proposed qNMR platform method and demonstrates its strategic framework through a series of designed tests. Key parameters influencing qNMR accuracy and precision, including signal-to-noise ratio, data processing, integration approaches, relaxation delays, T<sub>1</sub> relaxation times, and sample weight, were systematically evaluated. A collaborative effort involving 12 NMR instruments across eight laboratories assessed the method's applicability and demonstrated its proper design space. Another objective of this study is to streamline the qNMR workflow, enabling novices to produce reliable, high-quality data early in their learning while ensuring reproducible and meaningful results. Furthermore, this work calls upon the global qNMR community to engage in the continued validation of the proposed platform method, fostering collective knowledge and verifying its robustness across diverse applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":18142,"journal":{"name":"Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144120022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}