Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has become increasingly utilized in the analysis of biological molecules. MSI grants the ability to spatially map thousands of molecules within one experimental run in a label-free manner. While MSI is considered by most to be a qualitative method, recent advancements in instrumentation, sample preparation, and development of standards has made quantitative MSI (qMSI) more common. In this feature article, we present a tailored review of recent advancements in qMSI of therapeutics and biomolecules such as lipids and peptides/proteins. We also provide detailed experimental considerations for conducting qMSI studies on biological samples, aiming to advance the methodology.
Joseph H Holbrook, Gabrielle E Kemper, Amanda B Hummon. Quantitative mass spectrometry imaging: therapeutics & biomolecules. Chemical communications (Cambridge, England). 2024 Feb 20;60(16):2137-2151
PMID: 38284765
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