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  • Neuroscience
  • Biochemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein analysis is crucial for understanding central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
  • Traditional bottom-up proteomics offers broad proteome coverage but limited insight into protein variants and modifications.
  • Information on post-translational modifications (PTMs) and splice variants is often lost with conventional methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present strategies for analyzing CSF using top-down proteomics.
  • To highlight the advantages of top-down proteomics for comprehensive protein characterization.
  • To establish top-down proteomics as a valuable tool for biomarker discovery in neurodegenerative diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Development of sample preparation protocols for CSF.
  • Implementation of off-line intact protein prefractionation techniques.
  • Application of LC-MS/MS methods and data analysis pipelines for top-down proteomics.
  • Characterization of protein primary structures and identification of proteoforms.

Main Results:

  • Top-down proteomics provides high protein coverage, enabling detailed characterization of protein primary structures.
  • This approach allows for the precise identification of distinct protein forms (proteoforms) and bioactive peptide fragments.
  • Demonstration of various top-down proteomics strategies applicable to CSF analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Top-down proteomics offers a powerful alternative to traditional methods for CSF analysis.
  • It enables the detection of biologically relevant molecular forms and fragments missed by other techniques.
  • This workflow is a promising companion for identifying novel protein biomarkers in neurodegenerative conditions.