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Higher molecular weight biomolecules are nonvolatile compounds that may decompose before ionizing or vaporizing during mass analysis with conventional electron impact ionization methods. Accordingly, electrospray ionization (ESI) is the favored method for vaporizing and ionizing biomolecules as it circumvents rapid fragmentation and enables the recording of mass signals for the entire biomolecule.
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Skin surface lipidomics using electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) offers potential for noninvasive biomarker discovery and forensic analysis. This review guides best practices for sebum collection and ESI-MS to ensure robust and reproducible lipidomic datasets.

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  • Metabolomics
  • Lipidomics
  • Mass Spectrometry

Background:

  • The skin surface, rich in sebum, is an underexplored source for noninvasive biomarker discovery.
  • Sebum composition varies with factors like age, sex, diet, and disease, highlighting its diagnostic potential.
  • Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) is a key technique for analyzing the skin surface lipidome.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current practices in sebum collection, sample preparation, and ESI-MS analysis.
  • To provide guidance for overcoming challenges in skin surface lipidomic analysis.
  • To enable reproducible and robust lipidomic datasets for clinical and forensic applications.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed review of sebum sampling techniques.
  • Discussion of sample preparation protocols for ESI-MS.
  • Analysis of ESI-MS data acquisition and interpretation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Identified challenges in lipid identification and biological/methodological variability.
  • Outlined critical considerations for each step of the lipidomic workflow.
  • Provided a framework for best practices in skin surface lipidomics.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized sebum collection and ESI-MS analysis are crucial for reliable skin surface lipidomic studies.
  • Standardized methods will advance noninvasive biomarker discovery and forensic investigations.
  • This review serves as a guide for researchers utilizing skin surface lipidomics.