New High-Resolution Spectral Database Advances Detection of Toxic Plant Compounds
Scientists have created the first dedicated high-resolution tandem mass spectral library specifically for pyrrolizidine alkaloids, compounds of significant food safety concern. The new database reportedly increases available PA reference spectra by 350% compared to existing public libraries. Validation studies demonstrate superior compound identification capabilities across multiple plant species.
Breakthrough in Toxic Compound Detection
Researchers have developed a specialized high-resolution tandem mass spectral library dedicated exclusively to pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), according to recently published scientific reports. The new PASL library represents a significant advancement in detecting these naturally occurring plant toxins that can contaminate food supplies, sources indicate.