Serum apolipoprotein A-1 quantification by LC-MS with a SILAC internal standard reveals reduced levels in smokers

Qingqing Wang, Suhong Zhang, Lili Guo, Christine M. Busch, Wenying Jian, Naidong Weng, Nathaniel W. Snyder, Kannan Rangiah, Clementina Mesaros, Ian A. Blair

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Abstract

Background: Absolute quantification of protein biomarkers such as serum apolipoprotein A1 by both immunoassays and LC-MS can provide misleading results. Results: Recombinant ApoA-1 internal standard was prepared using stable isotope labeling by amino acids in cell culture with [C6N2]-lysine and [C9N1]-tyrosine in human cells. A stable isotope dilution LC-MS method for serum ApoA-1 was validated and levels analyzed for 50 nonsmokers and 50 smokers. Conclusion: The concentration of ApoA-1 in nonsmokers was 169.4 mg/dl with an 18.4% reduction to 138.2 mg/dl in smokers. The validated assay will have clinical utility for assessing effects of smoking cessation and therapeutic or dietary interventions in high-risk populations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2895-2911
Number of pages17
JournalBioanalysis
Volume7
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2015
Externally publishedYes

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