Abstract

Matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry (MS) is a rapid and sensitive analytical approach that is well suited for obtaining molecular weights of peptides and proteins from complex samples. MALDI-MS can profile the peptides and proteins from single-cell and small tissue samples without the need for extensive sample preparation, except for the cell isolation and matrix application. Strategies for peptide identification and characterization of post-translational modifications are presented. Furthermore, several recent enhancements in MALDI-MS technology, including in situ peptide sequencing as well as the direct spatial mapping of peptides in cells and tissues are discussed. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)151-160
Number of pages10
JournalTrends in Biotechnology
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering

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