Mitochondrial coenzyme Q10 determination via isotope dilution liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry

Abstract

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential part of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. Here, we describe an accurate and sensitive liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for determination of mitochondrial CoQ10 in isolated mitochondria. In the assay, mitochondrial suspensions are spiked with CoQ10-[2H6] internal standard, extracted with organic solvents, and CoQ10 quantifi ed by LC-MS/MS using multiple reaction monitoring (MRM).