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ArticleForensic sciences research2022

Segmental hair analysis for flunitrazepam and 7-aminoflunitrazepam in users: a comparison to existing literature.

Yue Zhuo, Ping Xiang, Jingjie Wu, Xin Wang

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Article in Forensic sciences research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yue ZhuoDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7096-1793
Ping XiangDepartment of Forensic Toxicology, Academy of Forensic Science, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9665-4292
Jingjie WuDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China.
Xin WangDepartment of Forensic Toxicology, Academy of Forensic Science, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3237-108X
Guiyang Medical University · CNInstitute of Forensic Science · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The availability of more quantitative data on flunitrazepam (FLU) and 7-aminoflunitrazepam (7AF) would aid in obtaining a better understanding of the interpretation of FLU concentrations in human hair. The purpose of this study was to provide concentrations of FLU and 7AF in hair segments of 22 FLU users. Quantitative data regarding hair concentrations of FLU and 7AF from various types of cases were also reviewed to give a comprehensive overview of the comparability of different studies. Three to six 1 cm segments of scalp hair from 22 FLU users were analyzed by a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. FLU and its metabolite were confirmed in the hair segments from all cases. Concentrations of FLU and 7AF in the segments ranged from 0.01-0.16 ng/mg (median of 0.03) and 0.01-0.34 ng/mg (median of 0.09), respectively. Most cases had FLU and 7AF distributions along the hair segments that were suggestive of repeated drug use. A summary of the published concentrations gives valuable data and can assist forensic investigators in their estimations of drug use history and patterns.Key pointsA method using LC-MS/MS to quantify flunitrazepam and its metabolite was described.Segmental analysis of flunitrazepam and its metabolite in human hair was reported.A comprehensive overview of quantitative data was given.

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7-aminoflunitrazepamflunitrazepamForensic sciencesforensic toxicologyliquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometrysegmental hair analysis

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PMID35784426
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