Case Studies

A comprehensive investigation of the isolation of capsaicin for therapeutic treatments.

Tocopherols are highly important antioxidant vitamins found mainly in the chloroplasts of plants. Read our app note on Vitamin E.

Catechins found in tea (green, white, black), are best known for their antioxidant properties. Catechins have shown to exhibit antimicrobial activity against staphylococcus, E. Coli, and H. pylori1 in addition to preventing oxidative degradation. Read our app note on catechins identified by Hamilton's PRP-C18.

Biologically active peptides harbor an important role in human health. They are associated with the development of new therapeutic health care products and as potential biologic pathway markers and metabolites in the detection of disease.

The analysis of peptides in the GI tract has revealed connections between these peptides and other body systems, such as the endocrine, cardiac, and central nervous systems. Understanding the relationship between these peptides is essential to understanding the body's balance. Hamilton Company's HPLC stationary phases are critical to isolating GPCR binding peptides.

Magic mushrooms have recently seen a resurgence in popularity due to new findings regarding the effects of psilocybin and psilocin on serotonin receptors. Hamilton Company has developed a method for isolating and identifying five common psychedelic compounds using an alkaline ion-pairing agent, hexylamine, which shows good peak shape and resolution.