Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry of Dextran and Dextrin Derivatives

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajid Bashir ◽  
Peter J. Derrick ◽  
Peter Critchley ◽  
Paul J. Gates ◽  
James Staunton
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Time Of Flight ◽  
Laser Desorption ◽  
Laser Desorption Ionization ◽  
Ionization Time ◽  
Desorption Ionization ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Matrix Assisted Laser ◽  
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption

Application of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) to the analysis of dextran and dextrin derivatives, specifically glucose saccharides, by time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry is reported. MALDI-TOF analysis was carried out on alpha-, beta-and gamma-cyclodextrin, two O-methylated beta-cyclodextrins of differing degrees of substitution (DS) and dextrans (a linear glucose saccharide), as pure and doped solutions and as mixtures of two or more of these analytes. Doping was carried out with trace amounts of inorganic salts. The purpose of the analysis of the cyclodextrins was to determine whether they would form inclusion complexes with the various added cations, or whether less specific cation addition/exchange was occurring either prior to desorption or in the gas phase.

scholarly journals Characterization of Cryptosporidium parvum by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization–Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry

2000 ◽  
Vol 66 (11) ◽  
pp. 4720-4724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew L. Magnuson ◽  
James H. Owens ◽  
Catherine A. Kelty
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Cryptosporidium Parvum ◽  
Time Of Flight ◽  
Laser Desorption ◽  
Laser Desorption Ionization ◽  
Ionization Time ◽  
Desorption Ionization ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Matrix Assisted Laser ◽  
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption

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.

Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry: an emerging tool for studying the vectors of human infectious diseases

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Sevestre ◽  
Adama Z Diarra ◽  
Maureen Laroche ◽  
Lionel Almeras ◽  
Philippe Parola
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Time Of Flight ◽  
Laser Desorption ◽  
Laser Desorption Ionization ◽  
Ionization Time ◽  
Desorption Ionization ◽  
Arthropod Vectors ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Matrix Assisted Laser ◽  
Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption

Arthropod vectors have historically been identified morphologically, and more recently using molecular biology methods. However, both of these methods are time-consuming and require specific expertise and equipment. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry, which has revolutionized the routine identification of microorganisms in clinical microbiology laboratories, was recently successfully applied to the identification of arthropod vectors. Since then, the robustness of this identification technique has been confirmed, extended to a large panel of arthropod vectors, and assessed for detecting blood feeding behavior and identifying the infection status in regard to certain pathogenic agents. In this study, we summarize the state-of-the-art of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry applied to the identification of arthropod vectors (ticks, mosquitoes, phlebotomine sand-flies, fleas, triatomines, lice and Culicoides), their trophic preferences and their ability to discriminate between infection statuses.

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