Optimal preparation of formalin fixed samples for peptide based matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging workflows
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2018, 2018 (131)
- Issue Date:
- 2018-01-16
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© 2018, Journal of Visualized Experiments. All rights reserved. The use of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization, mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) has rapidly expanded, since this technique analyzes a host of biomolecules from drugs and lipids to N-glycans. Although various sample preparation techniques exist, detecting peptides from formaldehyde preserved tissues remains one of the most difficult challenges for this type of mass spectrometric analysis. For this reason, we have created and optimized a robust methodology that preserves the spatial information contained within the sample, while eliciting the greatest number of ionizable peptides. We have also aimed to achieve this in a cost effective and simple way, thereby eliminating potential bias or preparation error, which can occur when using automated instrumentation. The end result is a reproducible and inexpensive protocol.
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