Iman Zarei, Ambrin Farizah Babu, Ville M Koistinen, Marjo Tuomainen, Anna Kårlund, Retu Haikonen, Marko Lehtonen, Kati Hanhineva
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Analysis of Methylated Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Using Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography Combined With Mass Spectrometry.
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a powerful technique for the detection and quantification of methylated quaternary ammonium compounds (mQACs), such as acylcarnitines and methylated amino-acid-derived (betainized) compounds, in biological matrices. Due to their high polarity and permanent charge, mQACs present analytical challenges, particularly in achieving efficient chromatographic retention and resolution. Here, we focus on the application of hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography combined with mass spectrometric (HILIC-MS), for the analysis of these compound classes in biological samples. We highlight practical considerations in their analysis, including their MS/MS fragmentation patterns and identification in positive electrospray mode (ESI)+, to support researchers working with mQACs in targeted or untargeted metabolomics studies.
期刊介绍:
The aim of the journal Mass Spectrometry Reviews is to publish well-written reviews in selected topics in the various sub-fields of mass spectrometry as a means to summarize the research that has been performed in that area, to focus attention of other researchers, to critically review the published material, and to stimulate further research in that area.
The scope of the published reviews include, but are not limited to topics, such as theoretical treatments, instrumental design, ionization methods, analyzers, detectors, application to the qualitative and quantitative analysis of various compounds or elements, basic ion chemistry and structure studies, ion energetic studies, and studies on biomolecules, polymers, etc.