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An Efficient Sample Preparation Method to Enhance Carbohydrate Ion Signals in Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry
Published on: July 29, 2018
Development of sheet-enhanced technique (Set) method for matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass
Yuko Nakashima1,2, Fumihiro Eto1,2, Kazuku Ishihara1,2
1Department of Cellular and Molecular Anatomy, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan.
Rationale:
The key to successful experiments in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI-IMS) is to apply the matrix uniformly to the sample. With the development of automated equipment, uniform matrix application has made great progress while the sample preparation required to acquire a better image becomes complicated.
Methods:
The approach is to apply the matrix uniformly to tape and adhere it to the tissue section. We call this the sheet-enhanced technique (Set) method.
Results:
The Set method promotes ionization of biomolecules as well as the spray method. This procedure does not require the preparation and application of a matrix solution for each experiment, dramatically reducing the time and effort of matrix deposition.
Conclusions:
In the present study, we have developed the Set method as a new matrix application method. The method promotes ionization of biomolecules as well as the spray method for MALDI-IMS.
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