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Expanding the Comprehension of the Tumor Microenvironment using Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Formalin-Fixed and Paraffin-Embedded Tissue Samples
Published on: June 29, 2022
Pathology interface for the molecular analysis of tissue by mass spectrometry
Jeremy L Norris1, Tina Tsui1, Danielle B Gutierrez1
1Department of Biochemistry, National Research Resource for Imaging Mass Spectrometry, Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee 37240, USA.
Background:
Imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) generates molecular images directly from tissue sections to provide better diagnostic insights and expand the capabilities of clinical anatomic pathology. Although IMS technology has matured over recent years, the link between microscopy imaging currently used by pathologists and MS-based molecular imaging has not been established.
Methods:
We adapted the Vanderbilt University Tissue Core workflow for IMS into a web-based system that facilitates remote collaboration. The platform was designed to perform within acceptable web response times for viewing, annotating, and processing high resolution microscopy images.
Results:
We describe a microscopy-driven approach to tissue analysis by IMS.
Conclusion:
The Pathology Interface for Mass Spectrometry is designed to provide clinical access to IMS technology and deliver enhanced diagnostic value.
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