EU Regulation 396/2005: Pesticide Residue Testing and the Critical Role of QuEChERS Evaporation in Food Safety

<div><div><p><strong>Researchers led by </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://kudova.group.uochb.cz/en"><strong>Eva Kudová</strong></a><strong> from IOCB Prague and Jitka Viktorová from UCT Prague have identified new androstane-based steroid derivatives that can significantly improve the effectiveness of existing antibiotics against multidrug-resistant </strong><i><strong>Staphylococcus aureus</strong></i><strong>.</strong></p></div></div><div><p>The team screened dozens of natural steroidal hormones and synthetic derivatives to see whether they could block bacterial efflux pumps – mechanisms that bacteria use to eject antibiotics and survive treatment. Two compounds emerged as particularly promising: they inhibited efflux pumps and lowered the effective doses of antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin and erythromycin.</p><p>Further analysis showed that one of the compounds also suppressed genes linked to bacterial virulence. Another key finding is that the most active molecules are non-toxic to human immune cells and showed no detectable endocrine activity, suggesting a favorable safety profile.</p><p>These findings support the idea that rationally designed steroid-based molecules could act as antibiotic adjuvants, helping existing drugs overcome bacterial resistance.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/IOCB_Prague_Steroidal_hormones_and_neurosteroids_novel_therapeutic_strategies_in_bacterial_infections_8e5d2a7b48.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague: Steroidal hormones and neurosteroids – novel therapeutic strategies in bacterial infections" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_IOCB_Prague_Steroidal_hormones_and_neurosteroids_novel_therapeutic_strategies_in_bacterial_infections_8e5d2a7b48.jpg 222w," sizes="100vw" width="1258" height="886"></p><blockquote><h4><strong>Original Article</strong></h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0223523426001613?via%3Dihub"><strong>Steroidal hormones and neurosteroids - novel therapeutic strategies in bacterial infections: Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation</strong></a></h4><p>Daniela Brdová, Bára Křížkovská, Jan Špaček, Zdeněk Míchal, Eva Jablonská, Ondřej Strnad, Hana Chodounská, Eszter Szánti-Pintér, Marina Morozovová, Václav Hanžl, Jan Tkadlec, Martijn Riool, Jan Lipov, Jitka Viktorová, Eva Kudová&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>Eur. J. Med. Chem., 2026, 308, 118716</strong></i></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmech.2026.118716">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmech.2026.118716</a></p><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>CC-BY 4.0</strong></a></h6></blockquote><h4><strong>Abstract</strong></h4><p>The global rise of antibiotic resistance necessitates novel therapeutic strategies for infectious diseases. Inhibition of bacterial efflux pumps, which contribute to multidrug resistance, represents a promising approach to restore or even increase the efficacy of existing antibiotics. Using fluorescence-based ethidium bromide accumulation, broth microdilution, and checkerboard assays, we evaluated 26 endogenous steroidal hormones and neurosteroids, along with 30 synthetic derivatives, for their ability to enhance antibiotic susceptibility in multidrug-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. Structure-activity relationship analysis identified compounds <strong>13</strong> and <strong>16</strong> as lead candidates, exhibiting strong efflux pump inhibition and marked reductions in the minimum inhibitory concentrations of ciprofloxacin and erythromycin. Both compounds showed additive effects in checkerboard assays. Modifications at C-3 (polar substitution) and C-17 (3α,5β-stereochemistry and nonpolar substitution) were essential for potent efflux inhibition and sensitization, although these modifications were not additive when combined. Transcriptome analysis further revealed that compound <strong>13</strong> significantly downregulated <i>S. aureus</i> virulence-associated genes when administered alone or in combination with antibiotics. Cytotoxicity assessment in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells and receptor transactivation assays for estrogen, androgen, and progesterone receptors indicated that the most active derivatives were non-toxic and lacked detectable endocrine activity, suggesting a favorable safety profile. Overall, these findings support the concept that rationally designed andostane-based steroidal scaffolds can function as competitive bacterial efflux pump inhibitors and serve as potential antibiotic adjuvants to mitigate efflux-mediated resistance.</p><h4><strong>Instrumentation</strong></h4><h5><strong>Structural characterization</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>AVANCE III 400 MHz NMR spectrometer</strong> (Bruker)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=3&amp;search=LTQ+Orbitrap+XL"><strong>LTQ Orbitrap XL HRMS</strong></a> (Thermo Fisher Scientific, ESI)</li></ul></div>

Steroidal hormones and neurosteroids – novel therapeutic strategies in bacterial infections

<p><strong>Metformin is currently the first-line oral drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It reduces glucose production in the liver, improves tissue sensitivity to insulin, and does not cause weight gain or hypoglycemia, which sets it apart from some other antidiabetic drugs. Moreover, its long-term beneficial effects on the risk of cardiovascular complications and mortality in people with type 2 diabetes have been well established. Researchers from the Institute of Physiology CAS (IPHYS) have identified a new group of blood metabolites that could help physicians objectively monitor whether patients with type 2 diabetes are taking their metformin as prescribed.</strong></p><h4><strong>New biomarkers for metformin use</strong></h4><p>A team led by Tomáš Čajka from the Laboratory of Translational Metabolism at IPHYS analyzed plasma samples from <strong>637 patients with type 2 diabetes treated with metformin</strong> and <strong>143 non-diabetic controls</strong> using advanced metabolomics and lipidomics. Among 614 detected metabolites, they identified five from the group of <strong>N-lactoyl-amino acids </strong>(e.g. N‑lactoyl-phenylalanine), which had previously been seen as unknown signals due to missing reference spectra in databases. The levels of these metabolites in the blood closely reflected the plasma concentrations of metformin. In patients with the highest metformin exposure, the concentrations of these metabolites were up to 7.2 times higher than in controls.</p><h4><strong>A sensitive “fingerprint” of the drug’s effect</strong></h4><p>N-Lactoyl-amino acids are formed in cells by combining lactate and amino acids, thus reflecting the metformin-induced changes in cellular energy metabolism. “<i>Importantly, even though they occur in plasma only at nanomolar concentrations, they reliably distinguish patients who take metformin regularly from those who take it irregularly or not at all</i>,” emphasizes T. Čajka.</p><h4><strong>Metabolomics in practice and international collaboration</strong></h4><p>The study also provides a detailed description of broader metabolic changes in type 2 diabetes, including increases in lactate, organic acids, and branched-chain amino acids, as well as extensive remodelling of the lipid profile. In addition to T. Čajka’s team, collaborators from the Institute for <strong>Clinical and Experimental Medicine in Prague</strong> and the <strong>West Coast Metabolomics Center</strong> (University of California, Davis) also participated in the study.</p><p>The results demonstrate that advanced metabolomics approaches developed at IPHYS within the <strong>CarDia project</strong> can find highly practical applications both in clinical studies and in personalized monitoring of treatment in patients with diabetes.</p><blockquote><h4><strong>The original article</strong></h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ascpt.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cpt.70205"><strong>Untargeted Metabolomics Identifies N-Lactoyl-Amino Acids as Dose-Responsive Plasma Biomarkers of Metformin Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes</strong></a></h4><p>Tomas Cajka, Jiri Hricko, Lucie Rudl Kulhava, Michaela Paucova, Michaela Novakova, Veronika Hola, Stanislava Rakusanova, Oliver Fiehn, Vojtech Skop, Ivana Lankova, Iva Miskova, Terezie Pelikanova, Martin Haluzik</p><p>Clin Pharmacol Ther, 119: 1057-1069</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/cpt.70205">https://doi.org/10.1002/cpt.70205</a></p><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>CC-BY 4.0</strong></a></h6></blockquote><h4><strong>Abstract</strong></h4><p>Metformin is the most widely prescribed antidiabetic drug, yet adherence remains difficult to objectively assess. Using untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics, we analyzed plasma from 637 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with confirmed metformin use and 143 nondiabetic controls, annotating 614 metabolites. Patients were stratified by plasma metformin into sub-therapeutic, therapeutic, and supra-therapeutic groups, and associations were evaluated by multiple linear regression and composite metabolite ranking. Five previously unannotated features were structurally identified as N-lactoyl-amino acids, whose levels correlated strongly with plasma metformin (ρ = 0.42–0.55, P &lt; 0.0001) and increased up to 7.2-fold in the supra-therapeutic group (&gt; 2000 ng/mL). While N-lactoyl-amino acids were consistently detected in the nanomolar range, they still displayed robust and dose-dependent associations with metformin. Broader metabolic changes in T2D included elevated lactate, organic acids, and branched-chain amino acids, together with reduced urea cycle metabolites. Lipidomics showed increases in saturated triacylglycerols and diacylglycerols and decreases in cholesteryl esters, sphingomyelins, and phospholipids. These findings establish N-lactoyl-amino acids as robust, dose-responsive plasma biomarkers of metformin exposure. Despite being up to four orders of magnitude less abundant than their amino acid precursors, they sensitively reflect mitochondrial lactate overflow and pharmacodynamic adaptation, offering objective assessment of adherence.</p>

New blood biomarkers reveal how faithfully diabetes patients take metformin

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ECOM ECS06 Gradient Analytical System

Highly effective HPLC system with a UV-VIS detector, a column oven, an analytical pump, a gradient box, and an autosampler with/without cooling and heating, 40 MPa (5801 psi).

<div style="display:block;" aria-labelledby="tab_item-0"><p><strong>Highly effective HPLC system with a UV-VIS detector, a column oven, an analytical pump, a gradient box, and an autosampler with/without cooling and heating, 40 MPa (5801 psi).</strong></p><p>The detector with eight channels in the range of 200-800 nm and a very low noise level also offers high-speed scanning <strong>up to 100 Hz</strong>. The units are communicated through <strong>RS232</strong> or Ethernet (LAN). An additional PC A/D converter card is not required for this system. The system contains an autosampler and Clarity software. All units are supported in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/999"><strong>Clarity software</strong></a> from installation.</p><p>A wireless mouse and keyboard set (P/N: EPC-0028), a PC (P/N: EPC-0026), and a computer monitor (P/N: EPC-0027) can be purchased with the system.</p><h3><strong>Main parts</strong></h3><h5><strong>ECDA2800 UV-VIS PDA DETECTOR</strong></h5><p>Analytical Diode Array Detector measures at eight wavelengths simultaneously or performs a full scan with a speed of up to 100 Hz. 3D support in Clarity SW. Noise level ±5 x 10-6 AU. Four analog outputs. Two special mathematical channels are available. AD 05 analytical cell is included.</p><h5><strong>ECO2080L COLUMN OVEN WITH HEATING AND COOLING</strong></h5><p>This column oven allows precise temperature stabilization in the range of 0-80°C. A big compartment room can accommodate up to 3 columns with lengths up to 30 cm. Peltier technology offers the possibility of heating and cooling independently from room temperature.</p><h5><strong>ECP2010 ANALYTICAL HPLC PUMP</strong></h5><p>This isocratic pump works with Gradient Box ECB2004B as a quaternary gradient pump. The flow rate range is 0.001-10.00 ml/min and the pressure limit is 40 MPa. Unit software includes a new learning algorithm for pulsation suppression and many testing and diagnostic functions.</p><h5><strong>ECB2004B GRADIENT BOX WITH DEGASSER</strong></h5><p>The box is suited for handling liquids in ECOM gradient systems. It accommodates a container for solvent bottles, a built-in high-efficiency vacuum degasser, and a four-way gradient valve. Up to four solvent lines may be degassed simultaneously by one unit. A four-way gradient valve is controlled from the pump ECP2010.</p><h5><strong>AUTOSAMPLER AS96</strong></h5><p>A reliable and precise autosampler for a wide range of applications in HPLC and LC-MS in variants with or without a cooling and heating module. State-of-the-art injection technology with fast injection and wash cycles. For 2x48 vials, max. pressure 40 MPa (5801 psi)</p><h5><strong>CLARITY CHROMATOGRAPHY SOFTWARE</strong></h5><p>This system is fully controlled by Clarity Chromatography software, which is also a part of delivery. Clarity software complies with CFR21GLP requirements.</p><h3>SYSTEM CONTAINS&nbsp;</h3><p><strong>Pcs / Description (P/N)</strong></p><ul><li>1x / ECDA2800 Analytical UV-VIS PDA Detector (ANW0000X)</li><li>1x /&nbsp;ECB2004B Gradient box with degasser (ABA0000X)</li><li>1x / ECP2010 Analytical HPLC pump (ACA0000X)</li><li>1x / ECO2080L Column oven with heating and cooling (AOA00004)</li><li>1x / Autosampler AS96 for 2x48 vials, 40 MPa, with or without heating and cooling module (ASA97010/ASA97000)</li><li>1x / Clarity – Station for 1 instrument (AP000C50)</li><li>1x / Clarity module for HPLC control (AP000A24)</li><li>1x / Clarity SW module for AS controlvAP000A26)</li><li>1x / Module for PDA data Clarity SW (AP000A29)</li><li>1x / Accessories for analyt. system series 2000 (ASA00180)</li><li>1x / Accessories for autosampler (ASA96180)</li></ul><p>Note: Column and computer not included. PC system has to be equipped for handling 3 serial RS232 or 1 Ethernet port at least. Please, check also <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/999"><strong>Clarity software</strong></a> requirements..</p><h3>Configuration options</h3><ul><li><strong>ASA0600X</strong> - Gradient analytical system - incl. autosampler <strong>without cooling and heating</strong>, up to 40 MPa (5801 psi)</li><li><strong>ASA06C0X</strong> - Gradient analytical system – incl. autosampler <strong>with cooling and heating</strong>, up to 40 MPa (5801 psi)</li></ul></div>

ECOM ECS07 Gradient Analytical System

Highly effective HPLC system with a UV-VIS detector, a column oven, an analytical pump (60 MPa, 8702 psi), a gradient box, and an autosampler.

<div style="display:block;" aria-labelledby="tab_item-0"><p><strong>Highly effective HPLC system with a UV-VIS detector, a column oven, an analytical pump, a gradient box, and an autosampler with/without cooling and heating, 60 MPa (8702 psi).</strong></p><p>The detector with eight channels in the range of 200-800 nm and a very low noise level also offers high-speed scanning <strong>up to 100 Hz</strong>. The units are communicated through <strong>RS232</strong> or <strong>Ethernet (LAN)</strong>. An additional PC A/D converter card is not required for this system. The system contains an autosampler and Clarity software. All units are supported in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/999"><strong>Clarity software</strong></a> from installation.</p><p>A wireless mouse and keyboard set (P/N: EPC-0028), a PC (P/N: EPC-0026), and a computer monitor (P/N: EPC-0027) can be purchased with the system.</p><h3><strong>Main parts</strong></h3><h5><strong>ECDA2800 UV-VIS PDA DETECTOR</strong></h5><p>Analytical Diode Array Detector measures at eight wavelengths simultaneously or performs a full scan with a speed of up to 100 Hz. 3D support in Clarity SW. Noise level ±5 x 10-6 AU. Four analog outputs. Two special mathematical channels are available. AD 05 analytical cell is included.</p><h5><strong>ECO2080L COLUMN OVEN WITH HEATING AND COOLING</strong></h5><p>This column oven allows precise temperature stabilization in the range of 0-80°C. A big compartment room can accommodate up to 3 columns with lengths up to 30 cm. Peltier technology offers the possibility of heating and cooling independently from room temperature.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>ECP2010H ANALYTICAL HPLC PUMP</strong></h5><p>This isocratic pump works with Gradient Box ECB2004B as a <strong>quaternary gradient pump</strong>. The flow rate range is <strong>0.001-10.00 ml/min</strong> and the pressure limit is <strong>60 MPa</strong>. Unit software includes a new learning algorithm for pulsation suppression and many testing and diagnostic functions.</p><h5><strong>ECB2004B GRADIENT BOX WITH DEGASSER</strong></h5><p>The box is suited for handling liquids in ECOM gradient systems. It accommodates a container for solvent bottles, a built-in high-efficiency vacuum degasser, and a four-way gradient valve. Up to four solvent lines may be degassed simultaneously by one unit. A four-way gradient valve is controlled from the pump ECP2010.</p><h5><strong>AUTOSAMPLER AS96</strong></h5><p>A reliable and precise autosampler for a wide range of applications in HPLC and LC-MS in <strong>variants with or without a cooling and heating module</strong>. State-of-the-art injection technology with fast injection and wash cycles. Max. pressure <strong>60 MPa.</strong></p><h5><strong>CLARITY CHROMATOGRAPHY SOFTWARE</strong></h5><p>This system is fully controlled by Clarity Chromatography software, which is also a part of delivery. Clarity software complies with CFR21GLP requirements.</p><h3>SYSTEM CONTAINS&nbsp;</h3><p><strong>Pcs / Description (P/N)</strong></p><ul><li>1x / ECDA2800 Analytical UV-VIS PDA Detector (ANW0000X)</li><li>1x /&nbsp;ECB2004B Gradient box with degasser (ABA0000X)</li><li>1x / ECP2010H Analytical HPLC pump (ACF0000X)</li><li>1x / ECO2080L Column oven with heating and cooling (AOA00004)</li><li>1x / Autosampler AS96 for 2x48 vials, 60 MPa, with or without heating and cooling module (ASA96000/ASA96010)</li><li>1x / Clarity – Station for 1 instrument (AP000C50)</li><li>1x / Clarity module for HPLC control (AP000A24)</li><li>1x / Clarity SW module for AS controlvAP000A26)</li><li>1x / Module for PDA data Clarity SW (AP000A29)</li><li>1x / Accessories for analyt. system series 2000 (ASA00180)</li><li>1x / Accessories for autosampler (ASA96180)</li></ul><p>Note: Column and computer not included. PC system has to be equipped for handling 3 serial RS232 or 1 Ethernet port at least. Please, check also <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/999"><strong>Clarity software</strong></a> requirements..</p><h3>Configuration options</h3><ul><li><strong>ASA0700X</strong> - Gradient analytical system - incl. autosampler <strong>without cooling and heating</strong>, up to 60 MPa.</li><li><strong>ASA07C0X </strong>- Gradient analytical system – incl. autosampler <strong>with cooling and heating</strong>, up to 60 MPa.</li></ul></div>

ECOM LED20M FIX Dual UV Detector with display

The LED20M FIX Dual UV Detector with a display uses Light Emitting Diodes (LED) as the light source. It is used for flash chromatography.

<div style="display:block;" aria-labelledby="tab_item-0"><p>The <strong>LED20M FIX Dual UV Detector</strong> with a display uses <strong>Light Emitting Diodes (LED) </strong>as the light source. It is used for flash chromatography.</p><h3><strong>Why choose LED20M FIX detectors for your application</strong></h3><ul><li>The LED detectors allow easy and convenient detection in the UV-VIS range. They are manufactured in single or dual channel models with fixed wavelength setup.</li><li>The detectors are widely used in chromatography techniques using gravity glass columns for purification and isolation of organic small molecules and other compounds of interest. Long-lasting and reliable light source is provided by LED.</li><li>The <strong>optical flow cell </strong>is <strong>easily accessible </strong>and <strong>replaceable</strong>, this feature allows flexible choice of detection sensitivity if required. Low cell heating due to <strong>low power dissipation of LEDs</strong> makes this detector ideal for applications where analytes may be susceptible to degradation due to elevated temperatures. Absorbance information is displayed in detail on the <strong>integrated OLED display </strong>in <strong>numerical and graphical formats</strong>.</li><li>The units have convenient USB-C connectivity and power. When the detector is connected to a PC, the recorded data can be stored and processed using the ECOMAC software. ECOMAC basic software license is available with the price of the product without any additional fees. All these features and capabilities allow LED20M FIX to be an affordable, cost-effective, reliable and robust choice of an UV-VIS detector.</li></ul><h4><strong>Wavelengths</strong></h4><ul><li>The dual UV detector version measures at two fixed wavelengths, which are adjusted in production and given by the built-in LEDs.</li><li>By default, diodes with wavelengths of 255 and 280 nm are used. Optionally, the customer can select a wavelength in the range of 255–⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠600 nm in steps of 5 nm.</li></ul><h4><strong>Control</strong></h4><ul><li>The detector can work without any additional SW support, but it is also possible to interconnect it via USB-C cable to a PC with <strong>ECOMAC SW</strong>, to get a data set for later use or to get reports for unit diagnostics.</li><li>The unit has an innovative PCB board that powers the LEDs, controls the unit, and has many new features, including higher sampling speed.</li></ul><h4><strong>Key features and benefits</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>OLED display</strong></li><li><strong>Numerical and graphical view mode</strong></li><li><strong>Long lifetime</strong> of the <strong>LED</strong> light source</li><li><strong>Low cell heating </strong>due to <strong>low power losses of the LEDs</strong></li><li><strong>USB C</strong> powering and communication port</li><li><strong>ECOMAC Basic software for free</strong></li><li><strong>Autozero</strong> function</li><li><strong>Easy flow cell replacement</strong></li><li>Small dimensions</li><li><strong>ECOMAC SW </strong>- &nbsp;sophisticated software for data acquisition and for diagnostics</li></ul></div>

ECOM LED20M FIX Single UV Detector with display

The LED20M FIX Single UV Detector with a display uses Light Emitting Diodes (LED) as the light source. It is used for flash chromatography.

<div style="display:block;" aria-labelledby="tab_item-0"><p>The <strong>LED20M FIX Single UV Detector</strong> with a display uses <strong>Light Emitting Diodes (LED) </strong>as the light source. It is used for flash chromatography.</p><h3><strong>Why choose LED20M FIX detectors for your application</strong></h3><ul><li>The LED detectors allow easy and convenient detection in the UV-VIS range. They are manufactured in single or dual channel models with fixed wavelength setup.</li><li>The detectors are widely used in chromatography techniques using gravity glass columns for purification and isolation of organic small molecules and other compounds of interest. Long-lasting and reliable light source is provided by LED.</li><li>The <strong>optical flow cell </strong>is <strong>easily accessible </strong>and <strong>replaceable</strong>, this feature allows flexible choice of detection sensitivity if required. Low cell heating due to <strong>low power dissipation of LEDs</strong> makes this detector ideal for applications where analytes may be susceptible to degradation due to elevated temperatures. Absorbance information is displayed in detail on the <strong>integrated OLED display </strong>in <strong>numerical and graphical formats</strong>.</li><li>The units have convenient USB-C connectivity and power. When the detector is connected to a PC, the recorded data can be stored and processed using the ECOMAC software. ECOMAC basic software license is available with the price of the product without any additional fees. All these features and capabilities allow LED20M FIX to be an affordable, cost-effective, reliable and robust choice of an UV-VIS detector.</li></ul><h3><strong>Wavelengths</strong></h3><ul><li>The single UV detector version measures at 1 fixed wavelength, which is adjusted in production and given by the built-in LEDs.</li><li>By default, diodes with wavelengths of 255 or 280 nm are used. Optionally, customers can select a wavelength within the range of 255–⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠600 nm in steps of 5 nm.</li></ul><h3><strong>Control</strong></h3><ul><li>The detector can work without any additional SW support, but it is also possible to interconnect it via USB-C cable to a PC with <strong>ECOMAC SW</strong>, to get a data set for later use or to get reports for unit diagnostics.</li><li>The unit has an innovative PCB board that powers the LEDs, controls the unit, and has many new features, including higher sampling speed.</li></ul><h3><strong>Key features and benefits</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Practical OLED display</strong></li><li><strong>Numerical and graphical view mode</strong></li><li><strong>Long lifetime</strong> of the <strong>LED</strong> light source</li><li><strong>Low cell heating </strong>due to <strong>low power losses of the LEDs</strong></li><li><strong>USB -C</strong> powering and communication port</li><li><strong>Autozero</strong> function</li><li><strong>Easy flow cell replacement</strong></li><li>Small dimensions</li><li><strong>ECOMAC SW </strong>- &nbsp;sophisticated software for data acquisition and for diagnostics</li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> A preparative cell PFC 200 Basic is supplied with the unit. Other flow cells are available at request.</p></div>

ECOM LED20G Dual UV Detector

LED20G Dual UV detector for preparative and flash chromatography. ECOM's unique patented technology radically improves the detectors´ features. LEDs are used as the source of light.

<div style="display:block;" aria-labelledby="tab_item-0"><p><strong>LED20G Dual UV LED detector for preparative and flash liquid chromatography.</strong> LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are used as the light source. <strong>A unique and patented ECOM technology radically improves the detector characteristics.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The LEDs themselves typically have a peak wavelength with a tolerance of +/- 5 nm and a spectral half-width of 10-20 nm, which is unacceptable for some applications, as e.g. for FPLC. This ECOM solution, however, allows the spectral width to be narrowed and, thanks to our patented technology, the exact wavelength to be selected from the LED spectrum.</p><p>This version of the dual UV detector measures at two fixed wavelengths given by the installed LEDs.</p><p>The default wavelengths are 254 and 280 nm. Optionally, the customer can select a wavelength in the range 254-600 nm in 1 nm steps.</p><p>The unit is controlled by an innovative printed circuit board that powers the LEDs, controls the unit, and has many new features including higher sampling speed.</p><h3><strong>Key features and benefits</strong></h3><ul><li>Sharp, high, and symmetrical peaks thanks to the ECOM patented technology</li><li>Excellent linearity</li><li>Excellent price-performance ratio</li><li>Compact device dimensions</li><li>Low cell heating due to LED low power supply (0.7 W) allows use for peptide analysis or FPLC</li><li>Easy flow cell replacement</li><li>Higher sampling speed</li><li>Sophisticated diagnostic software</li><li>Diodes with wavelengths of 254 and 280 nm and a PFC cell with an optical path length of 2 mm are used as standard.</li><li>Other cells and wavelengths on request.</li></ul><h3><strong>Parameters</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Number of channels (Signals):</strong> Two fix wavelength</li><li><strong>Typical spectral half-width&nbsp;:</strong> 4</li><li><strong>Light source:</strong> LEDs</li><li><strong>Noise level at test cell (254 nm, TC 0.75 s):</strong> ± 10x10-6 AU</li><li><strong>Drift at test cell (254 nm after 1 h):</strong> 1x10-3 AU/hr</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Remote digital I/O</li><li><strong>Power supply:</strong> 12-24 V DC</li><li><strong>Power input:</strong> 2 W</li><li><strong>Materials in contact with mobile phase:</strong> FEP; fused silica, stainless steel (cell)</li><li><strong>Communication interface:</strong> USB-C</li><li><strong>Optical cables:</strong> no</li><li><strong>Dimensions W x H x D:</strong> 193 x 70 x 40 mm (7.60 x 2.76 x 1.57 in)</li><li><strong>Weight:</strong> 0.66 kg (1.46 Ibs)</li></ul></div>

ECOM L3320 HPLC Autosampler

An automatic autosampler with excellent accuracy and linearity of sample injection. Innovated needle design reduces sample contamination and µl pick-up mode achieves zero sample loss.

<p>Autosampler L3320 is an automatic autosampler with excellent accuracy and linearity of sample injection. Innovated needle design significantly reduces sample residue contamination. µl pick-up mode achieves zero sample loss.</p><p>The autosampler is designed as a&nbsp;<strong>standalone unit</strong>.</p><p>The user-friendly unit features computer control and shows information about the actual status on the unit display. Automated self-checking simplifies the usage of the autosampler, there is no need for calibration or needle position setting.</p><p>Rheodyne valve secures the reliable operation of the device.</p><p>The unit is supported by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/999"><strong>Clarity&nbsp;software</strong></a>.</p><h4><strong>Parameters</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Communication</strong>: RS232,USB</li><li><strong>Syringe volume</strong>: Standard 250μl; 100μl optional</li><li><strong>Reproducibility</strong>: Full loop injection: RSD≤0.3%, Partial loopfill injection: RSD≤0.5%, μl pickup injection: RSD≤1%</li><li><strong>Control</strong>:&nbsp;PC (Clarity SW)</li><li><strong>Loop volumes</strong>: Standard 100μl; 10μl, 20μl and 50μl optional</li><li><strong>Injection Volume</strong>: Full loop injection = loop volume, Partial loop injection = ½ of loop volume, μl pickup injection = (loop volume – 3 x needle volume)/2</li><li><strong>Sample Capacity</strong>: 2 standard 48-vial tray (1.5ml vials)</li><li><strong>Pressure limit</strong>: 6000 PSI</li><li><strong>Cross Contamination</strong>: &lt; 0.02% after programmed needle wash</li><li><strong>Weight</strong>: 17kg</li><li><strong>Dimensions W x H x D</strong>: 453 x 359 x 244 mm (17.8 x 14.1 x 9.6”)</li><li><strong>Linearity</strong>: 0.9999</li><li><strong>Power supply</strong>: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 110W&nbsp;</li></ul>

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