Analyzing the Distribution of Specialized Metabolites from Plant Native Tissues with Laser Desorption Low-Temperature Plasma Mass Spectrometry Imaging
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 24, 2025

Visualization of Metabolites Identified in the Spatial Metabolome of Traditional Chinese Medicine Using DESI-MSI
Published on: December 16, 2022
Abigail Moreno-Pedraza1, Nancy Shyrley Garcia-Rojas1, Robert Winkler2
1Department of Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV), Irapuato, Gto, Mexico.
Abstract:
The localization of metabolites in plant tissues is often related to their biological function and biosynthesis. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) provides comprehensive information about the distribution of known and unknown compounds in tissues. In this protocol, we describe the use of laser desorption low-temperature plasma (LD-LTP) ionization MSI. This technology enables the direct analysis of native tissues under ambient conditions.
More Related Videos
10:47Whole-body Mass Spectrometry Imaging by Infrared Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption Electrospray Ionization IR-MALDESI
Published on: March 24, 2016
11:17A Simple Fractionated Extraction Method for the Comprehensive Analysis of Metabolites, Lipids, and Proteins from a Single Sample
Published on: June 1, 2017