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Critical considerations of matrix selection in LC–MS bioanalysis for toxicokinetic and pharmacokinetic assessment in drug development

    Yunlin Fu

    *Author for correspondence: Tel.: +1 862 778 1726;

    E-mail Address: yunlin.fu@novartis.com

    Pharmacokinetic Sciences, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA

    ,
    Wenkui Li

    Pharmacokinetic Sciences, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA

    &
    Jimmy Flarakos

    Pharmacokinetic Sciences, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA

    Published Online:https://doi.org/10.4155/bio-2020-0319
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