Native
mass
spectrometry
(nMS)
is
increasingly
popular
for
studying
intact
protein
quaternary
structure.
When
coupled
with
ion
mobility,
which
separates
ions
based
on
their
size,
charge,
and
shape,
it
provides
additional
structural
information
the
complex
of
interest.
In
this
study,
we
present
a
novel
prototype
TIMS
(trapped
mobility)-Quadrupole-SID
(surface-induced
dissociation)-Time
Flight
(TIMS-Q-SID-TOF)
instrument
nMS.
The
modifications
include
changing
cartridge
from
concave
to
convex
geometry
electrodes
operating
at
425
kHz
improve
trapping
efficiency
high
mass-to-charge
(m/z)
mobility
analysis,
such
as
3
4
MDa
hepatitis
B
virus
capsids.
quadrupole
radiofrequency
driver
was
lowered
385
kHz,
extends
isolation
range
3,000
17,000
m/z
allows
single
charge
state
GroEL
16,200
an
window
25
m/z.
Finally,
6-mm
thick,
2-lens
SID
device
installed
replaced
collision
cell
entrance
lens.
dissociated
801
kDa
into
all
combinations
subcomplexes,
peaks
were
well-resolved
easy
interpret.
This
first
time
timsTOF
Pro
nMS
has
been
introduced
resolving
power
separation
selection
fragmentation
product
collection
across
broad
1,500
40,000.
Annual Review of Biophysics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(1), P. 157 - 179
Published: Jan. 4, 2022
Native
mass
spectrometry
(nMS)
has
emerged
as
an
important
tool
in
studying
the
structure
and
function
of
macromolecules
their
complexes
gas
phase.
In
this
review,
we
cover
recent
advances
nMS
related
techniques
including
sample
preparation,
instrumentation,
activation
methods,
data
analysis
software.
These
have
enabled
nMS-based
to
address
a
variety
challenging
questions
structural
biology.
The
second
half
review
highlights
applications
these
technologies
surveys
classes
that
can
be
studied
with
nMS.
Complementarity
existing
biology
current
challenges
are
also
addressed.
Mass Spectrometry Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
42(5), P. 1876 - 1926
Published: June 27, 2022
Abstract
Progress
in
structural
biology
research
has
led
to
a
high
demand
for
powerful
and
yet
complementary
analytical
tools
characterization
of
proteins
protein
complexes.
This
significantly
increased
interest
native
mass
spectrometry
(nMS),
particularly
top‐down
(nTDMS)
the
past
decade.
review
highlights
recent
advances
nTDMS
biological
assemblies,
with
particular
focus
on
extra
multi‐layers
information
enabled
by
TDMS.
We
include
short
introduction
sample
preparation
ionization
nMS,
tandem
fragmentation
techniques
as
well
analyzers
software/analysis
pipelines
used
nTDMS.
highlight
unique
offered
examples
its
broad
range
applications
proteins,
protein‐ligand
interactions
(metal,
cofactor/drug,
DNA/RNA,
protein),
therapeutic
antibodies
antigen‐antibody
complexes,
membrane
macromolecular
machineries
(ribosome,
nucleosome,
proteosome,
viruses),
endogenous
The
challenges,
potential,
along
perspectives
methods
analysis
assemblies
recombinant
samples
are
discussed.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
122(8), P. 7909 - 7951
Published: Sept. 2, 2021
Native
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
is
aimed
at
preserving
and
determining
the
native
structure,
composition,
stoichiometry
of
biomolecules
their
complexes
from
solution
after
they
are
transferred
into
gas
phase.
Major
improvements
in
MS
instrumentation
experimental
methods
over
past
few
decades
have
led
to
a
concomitant
increase
complexity
heterogeneity
samples
that
can
be
analyzed,
including
protein–ligand
complexes,
protein
with
multiple
coexisting
stoichiometries,
membrane
protein–lipid
assemblies.
Heterogeneous
features
these
biomolecular
important
for
understanding
structure
function.
However,
sample
make
assignment
ion
mass,
charge,
very
challenging
due
overlap
tens
or
even
hundreds
peaks
spectrum.
In
this
review,
we
cover
data
analysis,
experimental,
instrumental
advances
strategies
solving
problem,
an
in-depth
discussion
theoretical
practical
aspects
use
available
deconvolution
algorithms
tools.
We
also
reflect
upon
current
challenges
provide
view
future
exciting
field.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
94(15), P. 5909 - 5917
Published: April 5, 2022
SARS-CoV-2
cellular
infection
is
mediated
by
the
heavily
glycosylated
spike
protein.
Recombinant
versions
of
protein
and
receptor-binding
domain
(RBD)
are
necessary
for
seropositivity
assays
can
potentially
serve
as
vaccines
against
viral
infection.
RBD
plays
key
roles
in
protein's
structure
function,
thus,
comprehensive
characterization
recombinant
critically
important
biopharmaceutical
applications.
Liquid
chromatography
coupled
to
mass
spectrometry
has
been
widely
used
characterize
post-translational
modifications
proteins,
including
glycosylation.
Most
studies
RBDs
were
performed
at
proteolytic
peptide
(bottom-up
proteomics)
or
released
glycan
level
because
technical
challenges
resolving
highly
heterogeneous
glycans
intact
level.
Herein,
we
evaluated
several
online
separation
techniques:
(1)
C2
reverse-phase
liquid
(RPLC),
(2)
capillary
zone
electrophoresis
(CZE),
(3)
acrylamide-based
monolithic
hydrophilic
interaction
(HILIC)
separate
with
varying
combinations
glycosylations
(glycoforms)
top-down
(MS).
Within
conditions
explored,
HILIC
method
was
superior
RPLC
CZE
separating
glycoforms,
which
differ
significantly
neutral
groups.
In
addition,
our
analysis
readily
captured
unexpected
(e.g.,
cysteinylation
N-terminal
sequence
variation)
low
abundance,
proteoforms
that
may
be
missed
using
glycopeptide
data
alone.
The
MS
platform
holds
great
potential
glycoproteins
facile
comparison
biosimilars
quality
control
Biologic
drug
discovery
pipelines
are
designed
to
deliver
protein
therapeutics
that
have
exquisite
functional
potency
and
selectivity
while
also
manifesting
biophysical
characteristics
suitable
for
manufacturing,
storage,
convenient
administration
patients.
The
ability
use
computational
methods
predict
properties
from
sequence,
potentially
in
combination
with
high
throughput
assays,
could
decrease
timelines
increase
the
success
rates
therapeutic
developability
engineering
by
eliminating
lengthy
expensive
cycles
of
recombinant
production
testing.
To
support
development
high-quality
predictive
models
antibody
developability,
we
a
sequence-diverse
panel
83
effector
functionless
IgG1
antibodies
displaying
range
properties,
produced
formulated
each
under
standard
platform
conditions,
collected
comprehensive
package
analytical
data,
including
vitro
assays
vivo
mouse
pharmacokinetics.
We
used
this
robust
training
data
set
build
machine
learning
classifier
can
complex
behavior
these
features
derived
predicted
and/or
experimental
structures.
Our
87%
accuracy
whether
viscosity
at
150
mg/mL
is
above
or
below
threshold
15
centipoise
(cP)
75%
area
plasma
concentration-time
curve
(AUC0-672
h)
normal
3.9
×
106
h
x
ng/mL.
RSC Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 2270 - 2285
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Native
mass
spectrometry
(nMS)
is
well
established
as
a
biophysical
technique
for
characterising
biomolecules
and
their
interactions
with
endogenous
or
investigational
small
molecule
ligands
such
fragments.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Native
mass
spectrometry
(nMS)
is
an
increasingly
popular
technique
for
studying
intact
protein
quaternary
structure.
When
coupled
with
ion
mobility,
which
separates
ions
based
on
their
size,
charge,
and
shape,
it
provides
additional
structural
information
the
complex
of
interest.
We
present
here
data
from
a
novel
prototype
TIMS
(trapped
mobility
spectrometry)-quadrupole-SID
(surface-induced
dissociation)-time
flight,
TIMS-Q-SID-TOF,
instrument
nMS.
The
modifications
include
changing
cartridge
concave
to
convex
electrode
geometry
dual
tunnel
design
operating
at
425
kHz
radio
frequency
(RF)
improve
trapping
efficiency
high
mass-to-charge
(m/z)
analysis,
such
as
3
4
MDa
hepatitis
B
virus
capsids.
quadrupole
RF
driver
was
lowered
385
kHz,
extends
isolation
range
3,000
17,000
m/z
allows
single
charge
state
GroEL
16,200
window
25
m/z.
Finally,
6
mm
thick,
2-lens
SID
device
replaced
collision
cell
entrance
lens.
dissociated
801
kDa
into
all
combinations
subcomplexes,
peaks
were
well-resolved,
allowing
confident
assignment
product
ions.
This
first
time
timsTOF
Pro
nMS
has
been
introduced
resolving
power
separation
selection
fragmentation
collection
detection
across
broad
1,500
40,000.