The application of desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and mass spectrometry imaging in metabolomics, lipidomics and proteomics analysis
Haofan Liu , Sicheng Huang , Lina Yang , Yaqian He , Yongshuai Jing , Yinghua Xie , Beibei Hu , Zhongqiu Li , Haichao Bi , Zhiwei Li
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Abstract
At present, mass spectrometry (MS) and mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) have developed into versatile analytical techniques, applicable for the analysis of both small molecules and macromolecular compounds and complexes. Desorption electrospray ionization (DESI), as an ambient MS (AMS) technique, enables rapid analysis and imaging under open conditions with minimal or no sample preparation required. In this review, the principles and mechanisms of DESI were described, especially for the factors affecting the analysis including suppression effects, device condition parameter settings, and ionization and transmission efficiency. Moreover, the relevant improvements of DESI technique were introduced in detail. Emphasis has been made to discuss the recent research on the application of DESI MS and MSI in the fields of metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics. In these applications, DESI MS and MSI exhibit exceptional capabilities for qualitative analysis.
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Talanta provides a forum for the publication of original research papers, short communications, and critical reviews in all branches of pure and applied analytical chemistry. Papers are evaluated based on established guidelines, including the fundamental nature of the study, scientific novelty, substantial improvement or advantage over existing technology or methods, and demonstrated analytical applicability. Original research papers on fundamental studies, and on novel sensor and instrumentation developments, are encouraged. Novel or improved applications in areas such as clinical and biological chemistry, environmental analysis, geochemistry, materials science and engineering, and analytical platforms for omics development are welcome.
Analytical performance of methods should be determined, including interference and matrix effects, and methods should be validated by comparison with a standard method, or analysis of a certified reference material. Simple spiking recoveries may not be sufficient. The developed method should especially comprise information on selectivity, sensitivity, detection limits, accuracy, and reliability. However, applying official validation or robustness studies to a routine method or technique does not necessarily constitute novelty. Proper statistical treatment of the data should be provided. Relevant literature should be cited, including related publications by the authors, and authors should discuss how their proposed methodology compares with previously reported methods.