5th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Poster Presentation
Time: 4:00-5:30
Presenter: Mohammed Zahid Khan
Title: Determination of 9, 10-Phenanthrenequinone in Biological Specimens by LLE Followed by GC-MS
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Qinfeng (Sarah) Liu, Pharmaceutical Sciences

9,10-Phenanthrenequinone (PTQ), a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, on exposure penetrates lung cells and generates reactive oxygen species that leads to cardiovascular pathological endpoints. A sensitive bioanalytical method for determination of PTQ in human specimens would play a key role in minimizing the risk of CVD.