Improvement of Signal to Noise Ratio in MALDI-TOF MS with Addition of Salts to the Matrix

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Abstract: CHCA as a matrix facilitates the ionization of proteins and peptides in a matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization(MALDI) time-of-flight(TOF) mass spectrometer. The matrix itself also ionizes and so do its adducts. Matrix clusters and adducts interfere with peptide ionization and peptide mass spectrum interpretation, especially at low sample concentrations and within m/z 500-1000 range. These matrix adducts, especially within m/z 500-1000, are significantly reduced with addition of ammonium citrate, ammonium sulfate, ammonium benzoate, ammonium bicarbonate, ammonium citrate and potassium dihydrogen phosphate to the matrix and the samples were deposited onto the MALDI target. The reduction of matrix adducts improves peptide ionization and signal-to-noise ratio, which enhances the reliability of database searching.

Key words: Salt, Matrix adduct, S/N ratio, MALDI-TOF MS

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O657.63

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FANG Cai-Yun, ZHAI Jian-Jun, LIU Feng, YANG Peng-Yuan . Improvement of Signal to Noise Ratio in MALDI-TOF MS with Addition of Salts to the Matrix[J]. Chem. J. Chinese Universities, 2005, 26(4): 660.

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