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  • Proteomics
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Mass Spectrometry

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  • Ambient ionization mass spectrometry enables direct analysis of biomolecules.
  • Desorption electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (DESI-MS) is a key ambient ionization technique.
  • Protein analysis presents unique challenges due to molecular complexity and size.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review progress in ambient protein analysis using DESI-MS.
  • To compare DESI-MS with other ambient ionization techniques for protein analysis.
  • To highlight applications and future potential of DESI-MS in proteomics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on DESI-MS and related ambient ionization techniques.
  • Discussion of various protein sample types analyzed (undigested, native, digests).
  • Examination of applications including mass spectrometry imaging and posttranslational modification identification.

Main Results:

  • DESI-MS has been applied to diverse protein analyses, including intact proteins and enzymatic transformations.
  • Other techniques like LESA and nano-DESI currently offer superior in situ surface sampling for intact proteins.
  • DESI-MS demonstrates valuable contributions to protein analysis despite current limitations in sensitivity and spatial resolution.

Conclusions:

  • DESI-MS is a valuable tool for protein analysis, with ongoing developments addressing its limitations.
  • Further improvements in sensitivity, spatial resolution, and mass range are expected.
  • DESI-MS holds significant potential for advancing proteomics research and applications.