Recent advances in mass spectrometry analysis of neuropeptides.

Due to their involvement in numerous biochemical pathways, neuropeptides have been the focus of many recent research studies. Unfortunately, classic analytical methods, such as western blots and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, are extremely limited in terms of global investigations, leading researchers to search for more advanced techniques capable of probing the entire neuropeptidome of an organism. With recent technological advances, mass spectrometry (MS) has provided methodology to gain global knowledge of a neuropeptidome on a spatial, temporal, and quantitative level. This review will cover key considerations for the analysis of neuropeptides by MS, including sample preparation strategies, instrumental advances for identification, structural characterization, and imaging; insightful functional studies; and newly developed absolute and relative quantitation strategies. While many discoveries have been made with MS, the methodology is still in its infancy. Many of the current challenges and areas that need development will also be highlighted in this review. © 2021 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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Ashley Phetsanthad, Nhu Q Vu, Qing Yu, Amanda R Buchberger, Zhengwei Chen, Caitlin Keller, Lingjun Li. Recent advances in mass spectrometry analysis of neuropeptides. Mass spectrometry reviews. 2023 Mar;42(2):706-750

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