Simona Liuzzi

Dr. Simona Liuzzi

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 May 2025 in Life
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FCFRANCESCO CHIARA
FRANCESCO CHIARA
Sarah AllegraSarah Allegra
Sarah Allegra
SLSimona Liuzzi
Simona Liuzzi
MPM.Paola Puccinelli
M.Paola Puccinelli
GMGiulio Mengozzi
Giulio Mengozzi
Silvia De FranciaSilvia De Francia
Silvia De Francia
Background: Urinary steroid profiling plays a key role in the diagnosis of inherited and acquired endocrine disorders. Despite the proven diagnostic value of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), standardized and clinically validated protocols for extended steroid panels remain limited. Methods: We developed and validated a GC-MS method for the quantification of 32 urinary steroid metabolites, including androgens, estrogens, progestins, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids. Sample preparation involved solid-phase extraction, enzymatic hydrolysis, and dual derivatization, followed by chromatographic separation and mass detection under full scan mode. Validation followed ICH M10 guidelines. Results: The method demonstrated high selectivity, accuracy (within ±15%), and precision (CV% < 15%) across three QC levels. Limits of Quantification were estimated using the Hubaux–Vos approach and were suitable for detecting both physiological and pathological steroid concentrations. Robustness and matrix effect tests confirmed the method’s reliability and reproducibility. Conclusions: This GC-MS protocol enables comprehensive urinary steroid profiling and calculation of diagnostic ratios for inborn errors of steroid metabolism and endocrine disorders. The method is suitable for clinical application and future integration into personalized medicine workflows.

12 February 2026 in Microchemical Journal
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FCFrancesco Chiara
Francesco Chiara
LGLucia Gallucci
Lucia Gallucci
SLSimona Liuzzi
Simona Liuzzi
MPMaria Paola Puccinelli
Maria Paola Puccinelli
LSLaura Sillani
Laura Sillani
Paolo InaudiPaolo Inaudi
Paolo Inaudi