Development of carbohydrate functionalized magnetic nanoparticles for aminoglycosides magnetic solid phase extraction.

Magnetic nanoparticles decorated with d-galactose and galactitol (FeO@SiN-galactose and FeO@SiN-galactitol) were synthesized and employed as sorbent in a magnetic solid phase extraction (MSPE) procedure prior the analysis of aminoglycosides (AGs) in honey samples by LC-MS/MS. AGs are broad spectrum antibiotics, characterized by aminosugars, widespread used in therapeutic and veterinary applications. AGs can be found in the environment and food of animal origin.