Direct detection of boldenone sulfate and glucuronide conjugates in horse urine by ion trap liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry

J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2004 Dec 25;813(1-2):241-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2004.09.052.

Abstract

A study of the equine phase II metabolism of the anabolic agent boldenone is reported. Boldenone sulfate, boldenone glucuronide and their C17-epimers were synthesised as reference standards in our lab and a method was developed for their detection in a horse urine matrix. Solid phase extraction was used to purify the analytes, which were then detected by ion trap LC/MS. Negative and positive ionisation mode MS(2) were used for the detection of sulfate and glucuronide conjugates, respectively. Boldenone sulfate and 17-epiboldenone glucuronide were detected as the major and minor phase II metabolites, respectively, in horse urine samples collected following the administration of boldenone undecylenate by intramuscular injection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chromatography, Liquid / methods*
  • Glucuronides / urine*
  • Mass Spectrometry / methods*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Testosterone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Testosterone / urine*

Substances

  • Glucuronides
  • Testosterone
  • boldenone