Method A: ESI positive mode was used in method A. The HPLC column was Waters Xbridge Amide 3.5 μm, 4.6 × 100 mm. Mobile phase A and B were 0.1% formic acid in water and acetonitrile, respectively. Gradient: 0 min-85% B; 3–12 min-85 to 30% B, 12–15 min-2% B, 16 min-95% -B, followed by re-equilibration end of the gradient, 23 min to the initial starting condition 85% B. Flow rate: 0.3 ml/min. Injection volume 5 ul.
Method B: ESI negative mode was used in method B. The HPLC column was Waters Xbridge Amide 3.5 μm, 4.6 × 100 mm. Mobile phase A and B were 20 mM ammonium acetate in water with pH 9.0 and 100% acetonitrile, respectively. Gradient: 0 min-85 % B; 0–3 min-85 to 30% B, 3–12 min-30%-2% B, 12–15 min-2% -B, 15–16 min-85% B followed by re-equilibration end of the gradient- the 23 min to the initial starting condition 85% B. Flow rate: 0.3 ml/min. Injection volume 5 ul.