April 17th 2025
Texas Tech University researchers used liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry to quantify glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) in mammalian brain cells.
New Findings Shed Light on Formation and Analysis of Doubly Charged Lipid-Metal Ion Complexes
June 30th 2023Researchers have discovered that phospholipids form doubly charged lipid-metal ion complexes during electrospray ionization (ESI), providing valuable insights into the analysis of phospholipid structures.
New Approach for Tandem Mass Spectrometry Precursor Selection
June 29th 2023A research team has developed a new approach for selecting precursor ions in tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) experiments called DiffN, which increases the likelihood of biomarker discovery and provides a promising tool for lipidomic analyses.
Innovative Metal Organic Frameworks-in-Nanochannels Revolutionize Protein Isolation
June 26th 2023New research reports on the development of a groundbreaking strategy that utilizes metal oxide-nanochannel arrays as templates for the in-situ growth of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), revolutionizing the field of protein isolation, offering promising potential for high-efficiency protein recovery from complex biological samples.
Breakthrough MDLC–MS Method Enhances Characterization of Therapeutic Antibody Charge Variants
June 16th 2023Scientists have developed a breakthrough MDLC–MS method for in-depth characterization of charge variants in therapeutic antibodies. The innovative approach enables the detection and evaluation of rare charge variants, facilitating improved safety and efficacy in antibody development.
Breakthrough Method Enables Discovery of Natural Aldehydes for Metabolomics Research
June 14th 2023The development of a newly-designed Girard's reagent, HBP, as charged isobaric mass tags has enabled selective capture and sensitive detection of aldehyde metabolites. The LC–dNLS-MS/MS screening approach using this reagent has successfully facilitated the discovery of natural aldehydes and their profiling in complex samples.
Revolutionizing Atmospheric Monitoring: Hourly Tracking of Krypton-85 with Online Analysis
June 12th 2023A temperature-controlled cryogenic distillation and gas chromatography, atom trap measurement system is used for precise analysis of atmospheric 85Kr abundance. This advanced technology enables online monitoring with high sensitivity and reduced sample size requirements.
New Procedures Enhance Quality Control for Large-Scale Plasma Proteomics Analyses
May 24th 2023A recent study has introduced comprehensive quality control procedures for large-scale plasma proteomics analyses. The research provides valuable insights into optimizing performance, enhancing reproducibility, and ensuring quantitative accuracy in proteomics investigations.
New Technique Reveals Hidden Structures of Lipid A with Multiple Glycosylation Sites
May 24th 2023A new tandem mass spectrometry technique has been developed for the rapid determination of complex lipid A structures, including novel variations from arctic bacterioplankton. This study enhances our understanding of bacterial adaptations and paves the way for the development of targeted therapies and antimicrobial agents.
New Tool for Authenticating Single Herbal Powders
May 15th 2023Scientists have developed an automatic and highly efficient method to authenticate single herbal powders using microscopy-guided in situ auto-sampling combined with matrix-assisted laser desorption–ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI–MS).
New Framework Expands Isomer Identification Possibilities with Mass Spectrometry
May 15th 2023New statistical framework developed by researchers at the University of California in Riverside allows confident identification of isomeric molecules by mass spectrometry, even when no unique mass-to-charge peaks are generated between the isomeric pairs.
New Study Identifies Potential for Anticancer Drugs in Solanum Nigrum Fruits
May 5th 2023A recent study analyzed the composition and metabolism of steroidal alkaloids in Solanum nigrum fruits of different maturities and identified steroidal glycoalkaloids and steroidal alkaloids, providing a foundation for further research on biosynthesis and discovery of new steroidal alkaloid anticancer drugs.
Proteotypic Peptides of Hairs Can Be Used for Species Identification Using Mass Spectrometry
May 5th 2023A new published study introduces a simple and fast way to differentiate between animal species based on their hair. The in-sample digestion method coupled with mass spectrometry analysis was successfully tested on multiple species.