Cluster-induced desorption/ionization mass spectrometry of highlighter ink: unambiguous identification of dyes and degradation processes based on fragmentation-free desorption

The Analyst ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolin Bomhardt ◽  
Pascal Schneider ◽  
Marcus Rohnke ◽  
Christoph Gebhardt ◽  
Michael Durr
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Dye Molecules ◽  
Desorption Ionization ◽  
Degradation Processes

Highlighter inks were analyzed by means of soft Desorption/Ionization induced by Neutral SO2 clusters (DINeC) in combination with mass spectrometry (MS). The dye molecules of the different inks were directly...

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Agglomeration and Crystallinity of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Over the Counter Headache Medication by Electrospray Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 610
Author(s):  
Mariann Inga Van Meter ◽  
Salah M. Khan ◽  
Brynne V. Taulbee-Cotton ◽  
Nathan H. Dimmitt ◽  
Nathan D. Hubbard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Imaging ◽  
Laser Desorption ◽  
Ionization Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Laser Desorption Ionization ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Desorption Ionization

Agglomeration of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) in tablets can lead to decreased bioavailability in some enabling formulations. In a previous study, we determined that crystalline APIs can be detected as agglomeration in tablets formulated with amorphous acetaminophen tablets. Multiple method advancements are presented to better resolve agglomeration caused by crystallinity in standard tablets. In this study, we also evaluate three “budget” over-the-counter headache medications (subsequently labeled as brands A, B, and C) for agglomeration of the three APIs in the formulation: Acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. Electrospray laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry imaging (ELDI-MSI) was used to diagnose agglomeration in the tablets by creating molecular images and observing the spatial distributions of the APIs. Brand A had virtually no agglomeration or clustering of the active ingredients. Brand B had extensive clustering of aspirin and caffeine, but acetaminophen was observed in near equal abundance across the tablet. Brand C also had extensive clustering of aspirin and caffeine, and minor clustering of acetaminophen. These results show that agglomeration with active ingredients in over-the-counter tablets can be simultaneously detected using ELDI-MS imaging.

Analysis of microbial lipids deposited on Mars Global Simulant (MGS-1) by geomatrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Alef dos Santos ◽  
Edson Rodrigues-Filho ◽  
Manoel Gustavo Petrucelli Homem
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Laser Desorption ◽  
Ionization Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Laser Desorption Ionization ◽  
Organic Substances ◽  
Microbial Lipids ◽  
Desorption Ionization ◽  
Martian Soil ◽  
Planetary Missions

Abstract Lipids are among the organic substances that can work as biosignatures, indicating life in an environment. We present an experimental investigation concerning analysis of lipids from a microbial source deposited on the Mars Global Simulant (MGS-1) regolith by geomatrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry (GALDI-MS). Our results indicate that lipids from intact microbial cells of a black yeast strain can be detected in these mimetic samples of Martian soil. These lipid molecules are predominantly associated with the occurrence of adducts in the GALDI-MS spectra. The results can be helpful in the planning of future planetary missions.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Matrix Properties of α-Cyano-5-phenyl-2,4-pentadienic Acid (CPPA) for Intact Proteins Analysis by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (24) ◽  
pp. 6054
Author(s):  
Antonio Monopoli ◽  
Angelo Nacci ◽  
Tommaso R. I. Cataldi ◽  
Cosima D. Calvano
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Laser Desorption ◽  
Protein Analysis ◽  
Ionization Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Intact Protein ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Laser Desorption Ionization ◽  
Desorption Ionization ◽  
Matrix Assisted Laser ◽  
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption

The effectiveness of a synthesized matrix, α-cyano-5-phenyl-2,4-pentadienic acid (CPPA), for protein analysis by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) in complex samples such as foodstuff and bacterial extracts, is demonstrated. Ultraviolet (UV) absorption along with laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (LDI-MS) experiments were systematically conducted in positive ion mode under standard Nd:YLF laser excitation with the aim of characterizing the matrix in terms of wavelength absorption and proton affinity. Besides, the results for standard proteins revealed that CPPA significantly enhanced the protein signals, reduced the spot-to-spot variability and increased the spot homogeneity. The CPPA matrix was successful employed to investigate intact microorganisms, milk and seed extracts for protein profiling. Compared to conventional matrices such as sinapinic acid (SA), α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA) and 4-chloro-α-cyanocinnamic acid (CClCA), CPPA exhibited better signal-to-noise (S/N) ratios and a uniform response for most examined proteins occurring in milk, hazelnut and in intact bacterial cells of E. coli. These findings not only provide a reactive proton transfer MALDI matrix with excellent reproducibility and sensitivity, but also contribute to extending the battery of useful matrices for intact protein analysis.

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