Improved detection of higher molecular weight proteins by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry on polytetrafluoroethylene surfaces

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作者
Botting, CH [1 ]
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[1] Univ St Andrews, Sch Chem, Ctr Biomol Sci, St Andrews KY16 9ST, Fife, Scotland
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10.1002/rcm.954
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Q5 [生物化学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
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Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOFMS) of proteins was performed on a range of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) surfaces. Sinapinic acid and alpha-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid matrices were compared and the order of application varied to identify the best combination for each surface. It is demonstrated that the use of a PTFE surface improves the intensity of signals obtained for higher molecular weight proteins. Copyright (C) 2003 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.
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