Sensitivity booster for mass detection enables unambiguous analysis of peptides, proteins, antibodies, and protein bioconjugates

Chem Commun (Camb). 2019 Aug 15;55(67):9979-9982. doi: 10.1039/c9cc03424b.

Abstract

A chemical tag enhances peptide detection by multiple orders in mass spectrometry. The substantial improvement in the peptide mapping along with simplified and enhanced fragmentation pattern enables the unambiguous sequencing of a protein and antibody. The chemoselective sensitivity booster provides a tool for remarkably improved analysis of protein bioconjugates.

MeSH terms

  • Cytochromes c / analysis
  • Lysine / chemistry
  • Peptide Mapping
  • Peptides / analysis*
  • Proteins / analysis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization
  • Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Substances

  • Peptides
  • Proteins
  • Cytochromes c
  • Lysine