Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
High
spatial
resolution
is
a
key
parameter
in
mass
spectrometry
imaging
(MSI),
enabling
greater
understanding
of
system
biology
and
cellular
processes.
Using
novel
IR
laser
with
good
Gaussian
beam
quality
(
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
Abstract
In
spatial
‘omics,
highly
confident
molecular
identifications
are
indispensable
for
the
investigation
of
complex
biology
and
biomarker
discovery.
However,
current
mass
spectrometry
(MS)-based
‘omics
must
compromise
between
data
acquisition
speed
biochemical
profiling
depth,
thus
often
leading
to
only
“putative”
identifications.
Here,
we
introduce
fast
quantum
cascade
laser
mid-infrared
imaging
microscopy
guide
MS
confined
tissue
areas
high
interest,
e.g.,
multicellular
spheroid
cores
or
kidney
glomeruli,
lipidomics
at
maximized
analytical
depth
utilizing
magnetic
resonance-MS
>10
6
resolution
prm-PASEF-MS
2
fragmentation
imaging.
Instigating
selective
sulfatide
accumulation
in
arylsulfatase
A-deficient
mice
as
ground
truth
concept,
demonstrate
that
deep
QCL-infrared-guided
on-tissue
unequivocally
identifies
120
sulfatides.
This
approach
enables
odd-chain
sulfatides
studies
structure-ion
mobility-relationships
provide
chemical
rationales
improvements
ion
mobility
prediction
algorithms.
Workflows
processing
tools
provided
community
resources.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
Mass
spectrometry
imaging
(MSI)
is
a
powerful
technique
for
label-free
spatial
mapping
of
multiple
classes
biomolecules
in
tissue
sections.
However,
differences
desorption
and
ionization
efficiency
different
molecules
make
it
challenging
to
simultaneously
map
at
each
omics
layer
the
same
sample.
Herein,
we
present
correlative
method
using
nanospray
electrospray
(nano-DESI)
MSI,
which
enables
lipids,
metabolites,
peptides,
proteins
with
cellular-level
resolution
single
section.
We
demonstrate
molecular
profiling
specific
cell
types
identify
truncated
peptides
mouse
pancreatic
tissue.
Distinct
chemical
gradients
lipids
extending
from
endocrine
cells
exocrine
indicate
their
roles
endocrine-exocrine
crosstalk
intracellular
signaling.
The
results
underscore
power
developed
approach
multi-omics
analysis
that
provides
deep
insights
into
cellular
diversity
intricate
interactions
occur
within
heterogenous
biological
tissues.
Mass Spectrometry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. A0167 - A0167
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Mass
spectrometry
(MS)
is
a
valuable
tool
that
enables
label-free
analysis
and
the
ability
to
measure
multiple
molecules.
The
atmospheric
pressure
MS
imaging
(MSI)
method
usually
requires
tedious
sample
preparation.
A
simple
ionization
with
minimal
preparation
needed
for
high-throughput
analysis.
We
have
developed
an
ion
source
does
not
require
such
as
thinning,
curing,
planarization,
or
addition
of
matrix
by
electrospray-assisted
laser
desorption/ionization
gas
transportation
(ELDI-GT).
transported
nitrogen
through
heated
tube
electrospray.
signal
protonated
caffeine
was
measured
under
different
transport
conditions.
intensity
found
increase
11-fold
changing
flow
rate
temperature
from
2.8
cm
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2022
ABSTRACT
Tissue
atlases
provide
foundational
knowledge
on
the
cellular
organization
and
molecular
distributions
across
classes
spatial
scales.
Here,
we
construct
a
comprehensive
spatio-molecular
lipid
atlas
of
human
kidney
from
29
donor
tissues
using
integrated
multimodal
imaging.
Our
approach
leverages
high
resolution
matrix-assisted
laser
desorption/ionization
(MALDI)
imaging
mass
spectrometry
(IMS)
for
untargeted
mapping,
stained
microscopy
histopathological
assessment,
tissue
segmentation
autofluorescence
microscopy.
With
combination
unsupervised,
supervised,
interpretive
machine
learning,
provides
multivariate
profiles
specific
multicellular
functional
units
(FTUs)
nephron,
including
glomerulus,
proximal
tubules,
thick
ascending
limb,
distal
collecting
ducts.
In
total,
consists
tens
thousands
FTUs
millions
measurements.
Detailed
patient,
clinical,
histopathologic
information
allowed
data
to
be
mined
based
these
features.
As
examples,
highlight
discovery
how
are
altered
with
sex
differences
in
body
index.
The
urinary
system
consists
of
the
kidneys,
ureters,
bladder,
urethra
(Fig.
1.1).
Its
main
function
is
to
expel
waste
and
excess
water
produced
during
body's
metabolic
process,
maintaining
balance
stability
internal
environment.
kidneys
generate
urine,
which
transported
through
ureters
bladder
for
storage
then
expelled
from
body
[2].
Current Opinion in Urology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(3), P. 170 - 175
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
Renal
pathology
is
crucial
in
diagnosing
the
ageing
kidney.
Recent
technological
advances
enabled
high-resolution
molecular
investigations
into
complex
mechanisms
of
and
senescence.
The Analyst,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
149(13), P. 3564 - 3574
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Field-forward
analytical
technologies,
such
as
portable
mass
spectrometry
(MS),
enable
essential
capabilities
for
real-time
monitoring
and
point-of-care
diagnostic
applications.
Significant
recent
investments
improving
the
features
of
miniaturized
spectrometers
various
new
applications
outside
small
molecule
detection.
Most
notably,
addition
tandem
scans
(MS/MS)
allows
instrument
to
isolate
fragment
ions
increase
specificity
by
measuring
unique
chemical
signatures
interest.
Notwithstanding
these
technological
advancements,
low-cost,
systems
still
struggle
confidently
identify
clinically
significant
organisms
interest,
bacteria,
viruses,
proteinaceous
toxins,
due
limitations
in
resolving
power.
To
overcome
limitations,
we
developed
a
novel
multidimensional
fingerprinting
technique
that
uses
low-resolution
spectral
profiles.
We
demonstrated
method's
differentiating
four
different
including
attentuated
strains
The
qualities
of
antibody
(Ab)
responses
provided
by
B
lymphocytes
and
their
plasma
cell
(PC)
descendants
are
crucial
facets
to
vaccines
microbes.
Metabolic
processes
products
regulate
aspects
proliferation
differentiation
into
germinal
center
(GC)
PC
states
as
well
Ab
diversification.
However,
there
is
little
information
about
lymphoid
cell-intrinsic
functions
enzymes
that
mediate
ether
lipid
biosynthesis,
including
a
major
class
membrane
phospholipids.
Imaging
mass
spectrometry
(IMS)
results
had
indicated
concentrations
number
these
phospholipids
were
substantially
enhanced
in
GC
compared
the
background
average
spleens.
it
was
not
clear
if
biosynthesis
cells
basis
for
this
finding,
or
whether
such
contributes
physiology
responses.
Ether
can
involve
enzyme
PexRAP,
product