Quantitative analysis of free fatty acids in rat plasma using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry with meso-tetrakis porphyrin as matrix

2006 ◽  
Vol 354 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiqiang Yu ◽  
Edwin Lopez ◽  
Stephen W. Young ◽  
Jian Luo ◽  
Hui Tian ◽  
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2000 ◽  
Vol 66 (11) ◽  
pp. 4720-4724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew L. Magnuson ◽  
James H. Owens ◽  
Catherine A. Kelty

ABSTRACT Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) was used to investigate whole and freeze-thawed Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts. Whole oocysts revealed some mass spectral features. Reproducible patterns of spectral markers and increased sensitivity were obtained after the oocysts were lysed with a freeze-thaw procedure. Spectral-marker patterns forC. parvum were distinguishable from those obtained forCryptosporidium muris. One spectral marker appears specific for the genus, while others appear specific at the species level. Three different C. parvum lots were investigated, and similar spectral markers were observed in each. Disinfection of the oocysts reduced and/or eliminated the patterns of spectral markers.


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