Abstract
Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-ion mobility- orthogonal time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-IM-oTOF MS) is a new technique that allows laser desorbed ions to be preseparated on the basis of their shape prior to mass analysis. Using this instrument, we tested the postulate that addition of a quaternary ammonium compound such as acetylcholine to the model phosphorylated peptide angiotensin II would enhance its detection by MALDI in two ways. First of all, the acetylcholine-peptide complex could ionize more efficiently than the bare phosphopeptide. Furthermore, the ion mobility could separate the complex ion on the basis of its charge/volume from isobaric interferences, which would otherwise limit detection sensitivity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Biomolecular Techniques |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Mar 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acetylcholine
- Angiotensin
- Ion mobility
- Phosphorylated pep-tides
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology