J. Rudolf-Scholik, D. Lilek, M. Maier, T. Reischenböck, C. Maisl, J. Allram, B. Herbinger, J. Rechthaler
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Abstract
Depending on the respective research question, LC-MS/MS based bottom-up proteomics poses challenges from the initial biological sample all the way to data evaluation. The focus of this study was to investigate the influence of sample preparation techniques and data analysis parameters on protein identification in Tribolium castaneum by applying free software proteomics platform Max Quant.
Multidimensional protein extraction strategies in combination with electrophoretic or chromatographic off-line protein pre-fractionation were applied to enhance the spectrum of isolated proteins from T. castaneum and reduce the effect of co-elution and ion suppression effects during nano-LC-MS/MS measurements of peptides. For comprehensive data analysis, MaxQuant was used for protein identification and R for data evaluation. A wide range of parameters were evaluated to gain reproducible, reliable, and significant protein identifications.
A simple phosphate buffer, pH 8, containing protease and phosphatase inhibitor cocktail and application of gentle extraction conditions were used as a first extraction step for T.castaneum proteins. Furthermore, a two-dimensional extraction procedure in combination with electrophoretic pre-fractionation of extracted proteins and subsequent in-gel digest resulted in almost 100% increase of identified proteins when compared to chromatographic fractionation as well as one-pot-analysis. The additionally identified proteins could be assigned to new molecular functions or cell compartments, emphasizing the positive effect of extended sample preparation in bottom-up proteomics. Besides the number of peptides during post-processing, MaxQuant’s Match between Runs exhibited a crucial effect on the number of identified proteins. A maximum relative standard deviation of 2% must be considered for the data analysis.
Our work with Tribolium castaneum larvae demonstrates that sometimes – depending on matrix and research question − more complex and time-consuming sample preparation can be advantageous for isolation and identification of additional proteins in bottom-up proteomics.
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The Journal of Chromatography B publishes papers on developments in separation science relevant to biology and biomedical research including both fundamental advances and applications. Analytical techniques which may be considered include the various facets of chromatography, electrophoresis and related methods, affinity and immunoaffinity-based methodologies, hyphenated and other multi-dimensional techniques, and microanalytical approaches. The journal also considers articles reporting developments in sample preparation, detection techniques including mass spectrometry, and data handling and analysis.
Developments related to preparative separations for the isolation and purification of components of biological systems may be published, including chromatographic and electrophoretic methods, affinity separations, field flow fractionation and other preparative approaches.
Applications to the analysis of biological systems and samples will be considered when the analytical science contains a significant element of novelty, e.g. a new approach to the separation of a compound, novel combination of analytical techniques, or significantly improved analytical performance.