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Amin MO, Al-Hetlani E. Matrix- and surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry analysis of fingermark components for forensic studies: current trends and future prospects. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:3751-3764. [PMID: 38647691 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05297-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The chemical analysis of fingermarks (FMs) has attracted considerable attention in the realm of forensic investigations. Techniques based on direct ionization of a sample by laser irradiation, specifically matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS), have provided excellent figures of merit for analyzing high molecular-weight compounds. However, it can be challenging to analyze low molecular-weight compounds using MALDI-MS owing to potential interference produced by the organic matrices in the low molecular-weight region, which can impede the detection of small molecules (m/z < 700 Da). Alternately, surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization-mass spectrometry (SALDI-MS) has shown great promise for small molecules analysis owing to the unique properties of the nanostructures used, particularly, minimal chemical background in low m/z region improved the production of ions involved in this method. The advancement of MALDI-MS and SALDI-MS has propelled their application in the analysis of FM components, focused on gaining deep insights into individual traits. This review aims to outline the current role of MALDI-MS and SALDI-MS in the chemical analysis of FMs. It also describes the latest achievements in forensic intelligence derived from fingermark analysis using these powerful methods. The accomplishments include the understanding of certain characteristics and lifestyles of donors. The review offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges and demands in this field. It suggests potential enhancements in this rapidly expanding domain to bridge the gap between research and practical police casework.
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- Mohamed O Amin
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, 13060, Safat, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, 13060, Safat, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
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Strnad Š, Vrkoslav V, Mengr A, Fabián O, Rybáček J, Kubánek M, Melenovský V, Maletínská L, Cvačka J. Thermal evaporation as sample preparation for silver-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging of cholesterol in amyloid tissues. Analyst 2024; 149:3152-3160. [PMID: 38630503 DOI: 10.1039/d4an00181h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Cholesterol plays an important biological role in the body, and its disruption in homeostasis and synthesis has been implicated in several diseases. Mapping the locations of cholesterol is crucial for gaining a better understanding of these conditions. Silver deposition has proven to be an effective method for analyzing cholesterol using mass spectrometry imaging (MSI). We optimized and evaluated thermal evaporation as an alternative deposition technique to sputtering for silver deposition in MSI of cholesterol. A silver layer with a thickness of 6 nm provided an optimal combination of cholesterol signal intensity and mass resolution. The deposition of an ultrathin nanofilm of silver enabled high-resolution MSI with a pixel size of 10 μm. We used this optimized method to visualize the distribution of cholesterol in the senile plaques in the brains of APP/PS1 mice, a model that resembles Alzheimer's disease pathology. We found that cholesterol was evenly distributed across the frontal cortex tissue, with no evidence of plaque-like accumulation. Additionally, we investigated the presence and distribution of cholesterol in myocardial sections of a human heart affected by wild-type ATTR amyloidosis. We identified the presence of cholesterol in areas with amyloid deposition, but complete colocalization was not observed.
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- Štěpán Strnad
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 166 10, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 166 10, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 166 10, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 140 21, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Thomayer Hospital, 140 59, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 166 10, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 140 21, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 140 21, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 166 10, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 166 10, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Pasterski MJ, Lorenz M, Ievlev AV, Wickramasinghe RC, Hanley L, Kenig F. The Determination of the Spatial Distribution of Indigenous Lipid Biomarkers in an Immature Jurassic Sediment Using Time-of-Flight-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry. ASTROBIOLOGY 2023; 23:936-950. [PMID: 37459147 DOI: 10.1089/ast.2022.0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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The ability to detect and map lipids, including potential lipid biomarkers, within a sedimentary matrix using mass spectrometry (MS) imaging may be critical to determine whether potential lipids detected in samples returned from Mars are indigenous to Mars or are contaminants. Here, we use gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and time-of-flight-secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) datasets collected from an organic-rich, thermally immature Jurassic geologic sample to constrain MS imaging analysis of indigenous lipid biomarkers in geologic samples. GC-MS data show that the extractable fractions are dominated by C27-C30 steranes and sterenes as well as isorenieratene derivatives. ToF-SIMS spectra from organic matter-rich laminae contain a strong, spatially restricted signal for ions m/z 370.3, m/z 372.3, and m/z 386.3, which we assign to C27 sterenes, cholestane (C27), and 4- or 24-methyl steranes (C28), respectively, as well as characteristic fragment ions of isorenieratene derivatives, including m/z 133.1, m/z 171.1, and m/z 237.1. We observed individual steroid spatial heterogeneity at the scale of tens to hundreds of microns. The fine-scale heterogeneity observed implies that indigenous lipid biomarkers concentrated within specific regions may be detectable via ToF-SIMS in samples with even low amounts of organic carbon, including in samples returned from Mars.
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- M Joseph Pasterski
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
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- Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Lavigne A, Gilquin B, Géhin T, Jousseaume V, Veillerot M, Chevolot Y, Phaner-Goutorbe M, Yeromonahos C. Effects of Silane Monolayers on Lysophosphatidylcholine (LysoPC) Detection by Desorption Ionization on Silicon Mass Spectrometry (DIOS-MS) in Solution and Plasma. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:18685-18693. [PMID: 37014887 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Desorption ionization on silicon mass spectrometry (DIOS-MS) enables high throughput analysis of low-molecular-weight biomolecules. However, detection of metabolite biomarkers in complex fluids such as plasma requires sample pretreatment, limiting clinical application. Here, we show that porous silicon, chemically modified using monolayers of n-propyldimethylmethoxysilane molecules, is a good candidate for fingerprinting lysophosphatidylcholine (lysoPC) in plasma, without sample pretreatment, for DIOS-MS-based diagnosis (e.g., sepsis). Results were correlated to lysoPC molecule location inside/outside the pores, determined by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry profiling, and to physicochemical properties.
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- Antonin Lavigne
- CNRS, INSA Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CPE Lyon, INL, UMR5270, Univ Lyon, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, 69134 Ecully Cedex, France
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- CEA, LETI, Clinatec, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- INSA Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CPE Lyon, INL, UMR5270, Univ Lyon, CNRS, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, 69134 Ecully Cedex, France
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- CEA, LETI, Univ Grenoble Alpes, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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- INSA Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CPE Lyon, INL, UMR5270, Univ Lyon, CNRS, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, 69134 Ecully Cedex, France
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- CNRS, INSA Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CPE Lyon, INL, UMR5270, Univ Lyon, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, 69134 Ecully Cedex, France
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- CNRS, INSA Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CPE Lyon, INL, UMR5270, Univ Lyon, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, 69134 Ecully Cedex, France
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Differentiating individuals through the chemical composition of their fingermarks. Forensic Sci Int 2023; 346:111645. [PMID: 36996582 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2023.111645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Fingermark patterns are one of the oldest means of biometric identification. During this last decade, the molecules that constitute the fingermark residue have gained interest among the forensic research community to gain additional intelligence regarding its donor profile including its gender, age, lifestyle or even its pathological state. In this work, the molecular composition of fingermarks have been studied to monitor the variability between donors and to explore its capacity to differentiate individuals using supervised multi-class classification models. Over one year, fingermarks from thirteen donors have been analysed by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Mass Spectrometry Imaging (n = 716) and mined by different machine learning approaches. We demonstrate the potential of the fingermark chemical composition to help differentiating individuals with an accuracy between 80% and 96% depending on the period of sample collection for each donor and size of the pool of donors. It would be premature at this stage to transpose the results of this research to real cases, however the conclusions of this study can provide a better understanding of the variations of the chemical composition of the fingermark residue in between individuals over long periods and help clarifying the notion of donorship.
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Al-Sayed SA, Amin MO, Al-Hetlani E. Magnetic Nanoparticle-Based Surface-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Cosmetics Detection in Contaminated Fingermarks: Magnetic Recovery and Surface Roughness. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:43894-43903. [PMID: 36506115 PMCID: PMC9730306 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this work, we propose a matrix-free approach for the analysis of fingermarks (FMs) contaminated with five cosmetic products containing different active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) using surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (SALDI-MS). For this purpose, a magnetic SALDI substrate based on Fe3O4-CeO2 magnetic nanoparticles was prepared, characterized, and optimized for the analysis of contaminated FMs without sample pretreatment. Initially, groomed FM and cosmetic products were separately analyzed, and their major components were successfully detected. Subsequently, FMs contaminated with Ordinary serum and Skinoren, Dermovate, Bepanthen, and Eucerin creams were analyzed, and components of FM and cosmetics were detected. The stability of the cosmetics in FMs was studied over an interval of 28 days, and all components showed good stability in FM for 4 weeks. Recovery of contaminated FMs from different surfaces utilizing a few microliters of the magnetic substrate was carried out using a simple external magnetic field from ceramic, plastic, metal, and glass. Successful retrieval of the API and FM components was achieved with magnetic recovery, and glass exhibited the best recovery, whereas ceramic tile demonstrated the lowest recovery. This was supported by atomic force microscopy study, which revealed that the ceramic surface had higher roughness than the other surfaces employed in this study, which adversely affected the magnetic maneuvering. This proof-of-concept investigation extends the application of SALDI-MS in forensic analysis of contaminated FMs by exploring cosmetics as exogenous materials and their stability and recovery from different surfaces.
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Fournelle F, Lauzon N, Yang E, Chaurand P. Metal-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Imaging Mass Spectrometry for Biological and Forensic Applications. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.108294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Harkin C, Smith KW, Cruickshank FL, Logan Mackay C, Flinders B, Heeren RMA, Moore T, Brockbank S, Cobice DF. On-tissue chemical derivatization in mass spectrometry imaging. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2022; 41:662-694. [PMID: 33433028 PMCID: PMC9545000 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) combines molecular and spatial information in a valuable tool for a wide range of applications. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) is at the forefront of MSI ionization due to its wide availability and increasing improvement in spatial resolution and analysis speed. However, ionization suppression, low concentrations, and endogenous and methodological interferences cause visualization problems for certain molecules. Chemical derivatization (CD) has proven a viable solution to these issues when applied in mass spectrometry platforms. Chemical tagging of target analytes with larger, precharged moieties aids ionization efficiency and removes analytes from areas of potential isobaric interferences. Here, we address the application of CD on tissue samples for MSI analysis, termed on-tissue chemical derivatization (OTCD). MALDI MSI will remain the focus platform due to its popularity, however, alternative ionization techniques such as liquid extraction surface analysis and desorption electrospray ionization will also be recognized. OTCD reagent selection, application, and optimization methods will be discussed in detail. MSI with OTCD is a powerful tool to study the spatial distribution of poorly ionizable molecules within tissues. Most importantly, the use of OTCD-MSI facilitates the analysis of previously inaccessible biologically relevant molecules through the adaptation of existing CD methods. Though further experimental optimization steps are necessary, the benefits of this technique are extensive.
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- Carla Harkin
- Mass Spectrometry Centre, Biomedical Sciences Research Institute (BMSRI), School of Biomedical SciencesUlster UniversityColeraineNorthern IrelandUK
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- National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Ion Cyclotron Resonance Facility (ICR)Florida State UniversityTallahasseeFloridaUSA
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- Scottish Instrumentation and Research Centre for Advanced Mass Spectrometry (SIRCAMS), EaStCHEM School of ChemistryUniversity of EdinburghScotlandUK
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- Scottish Instrumentation and Research Centre for Advanced Mass Spectrometry (SIRCAMS), EaStCHEM School of ChemistryUniversity of EdinburghScotlandUK
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- Screening Division, Mass Spectrometry, Hair DiagnostixDutch Screening GroupMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Maastricht Multimodal Molecular Imaging Institute (M4I)University of MaastrichtMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- Genomic Medicine, Biomedical Sciences Research Institute (BMSRI), School of Biomedical SciencesUlster UniversityColeraineNorthern IrelandUK
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- Mass Spectrometry Centre, Biomedical Sciences Research Institute (BMSRI), School of Biomedical SciencesUlster UniversityColeraineNorthern IrelandUK
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Panitchpakdi M, Weldon KC, Jarmusch AK, Gentry EC, Choi A, Sepulveda Y, Aguirre S, Sun K, Momper JD, Dorrestein PC, Tsunoda SM. Non-invasive skin sampling detects systemically administered drugs in humans. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0271794. [PMID: 35881585 PMCID: PMC9321436 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Clinical testing typically relies on invasive blood draws and biopsies. Alternative methods of sample collection are continually being developed to improve patient experience; swabbing the skin is one of the least invasive sampling methods possible. To show that skin swabs in combination with untargeted mass spectrometry (metabolomics) can be used for non-invasive monitoring of an oral drug, we report the kinetics and metabolism of diphenhydramine in healthy volunteers (n = 10) over the course of 24 hours in blood and three regions of the skin. Diphenhydramine and its metabolites were observed on the skin after peak plasma levels, varying by compound and skin location, and is an illustrative example of how systemically administered molecules can be detected on the skin surface. The observation of diphenhydramine directly from the skin supports the hypothesis that both parent drug and metabolites can be qualitatively measured from a simple non-invasive swab of the skin surface. The mechanism of the drug and metabolites pathway to the skin’s surface remains unknown.
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- Morgan Panitchpakdi
- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Center for Microbiome Innovation, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Immunity, Inflammation, and Disease Laboratory, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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Gorka M, Thomas A, Bécue A. Chemical composition of the fingermark residue: Assessment of the intravariability over one year using MALDI-MSI. Forensic Sci Int 2022; 338:111380. [PMID: 35849992 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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These past years, the chemical composition of fingermarks have attracted interest of researchers to meet multiple objectives like the determination of an individual's age, gender or lifestyle or the impact of some fingermark detection processes, to cite a few. These studies have highlighted the need to investigate the consistency of the fingermark composition over time. This research explores the evolution of the secretion residue composition of thirteen donors over one year, focusing on the intravariability. The dual use of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI-MSI) and chemometrics provided valuable data regarding the evolution of composition over time as well as the consistency of presence of hundreds of compounds.
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- Marie Gorka
- School of Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Faculty Unit of Toxicology, University Center of Legal Medicine, Vulliette 04, 1000 Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- School of Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Müller WH, Verdin A, De Pauw E, Malherbe C, Eppe G. Surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging: A review. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2022; 41:373-420. [PMID: 33174287 PMCID: PMC9292874 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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In the last decades, surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (SALDI-MS) has attracted increasing interest due to its unique capabilities, achievable through the nanostructured substrates used to promote the analyte desorption/ionization. While the most widely recognized asset of SALDI-MS is the untargeted analysis of small molecules, this technique also offers the possibility of targeted approaches. In particular, the implementation of SALDI-MS imaging (SALDI-MSI), which is the focus of this review, opens up new opportunities. After a brief discussion of the nomenclature and the fundamental mechanisms associated with this technique, which are still highly controversial, the analytical strategies to perform SALDI-MSI are extensively discussed. Emphasis is placed on the sample preparation but also on the selection of the nanosubstrate (in terms of chemical composition and morphology) as well as its functionalization possibilities for the selective analysis of specific compounds in targeted approaches. Subsequently, some selected applications of SALDI-MSI in various fields (i.e., biomedical, biological, environmental, and forensic) are presented. The strengths and the remaining limitations of SALDI-MSI are finally summarized in the conclusion and some perspectives of this technique, which has a bright future, are proposed in this section.
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- Wendy H. Müller
- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of LiègeLiègeBelgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of LiègeLiègeBelgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of LiègeLiègeBelgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of LiègeLiègeBelgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of LiègeLiègeBelgium
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Amin MO, Al-Hetlani E, Francese S. Magnetic Carbon Nanoparticles Derived from Candle soot for SALDI MS Analyses of Drugs and Heavy Metals in Latent Fingermarks. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Huang H, Ouyang D, Lin ZA. Recent Advances in Surface-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry and Its Imaging for Small Molecules. JOURNAL OF ANALYSIS AND TESTING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s41664-022-00211-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Khare V, Singla A. A review on the advancements in chemical examination of composition of latent fingerprint residues. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s41935-021-00262-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
There are notable developments in the field of DNA analysis and recognition, still fingerprint analysis remains the most preferred approach for obtaining substantial forensic evidences. The identification of individuals through pattern comparison has been used through ages, but it becomes less effective when the pattern is blurred, partial in nature or not found in database. Thus, recent advances in analytical techniques over the last decade will provide additional information to the evidence. In the view of forensic investigations, the compilation of individual chemical profiles with the pattern would enhance the evidentiary value of the latent fingerprints.
Main body
The review has been divided into different parts, describing the various influencing factors which affect the chemical composition of a fingerprint, i.e., lifestyle and occupation, age of an individual, types of substrate on which fingerprint is deposited, environmental conditions, contaminants, and the various advanced instrumental techniques utilized till now in the detection of chemical constituents of fingerprint have been discussed.
Conclusion
The present work aims to enlighten the missing gaps of knowledge in elucidating the detailed chemical composition of fingerprints and highlight the various analytical techniques used till date. Though, there are several analytical techniques employed till date to explicate the constituents of fingerprints, detailed information is still lacking. Therefore, advanced future research is need of the hour for identification of the fingerprints and determining their aging kinetics.
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Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) remains the reference method to generate molecular images of proteins and lipids within thin tissue sections. However, traditional MALDI imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) suffers from low matrix homogeneity and high signal background in low mass range caused by matrix signals. To overcome these issues, alternative workflow and methods have been developed. Of these, metal-assisted laser desorption ionization (LDI) has become a reference technique to ionize low molecular weight compounds while allowing IMS at very high spatial resolutions with very low background signal in the low mass range. Silver and gold remain the two most used metals for the detection of neutral lipids including cholesterol, free fatty acids, and triglycerides. In this chapter, we demonstrate the potential of metal-assisted LDI IMS through the analysis of spinal cord and kidney thin tissue sections after silver and gold metal deposition. We also detail typical step-by-step workflows and discuss the strength of the methods.
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Gorka M, Thomas A, Bécue A. Development of a printed quality control test strip for the analysis and imaging of fingermark composition. Forensic Sci Int 2021; 329:111063. [PMID: 34736048 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.111063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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In the last decade, there have been many scientific developments regarding the use of mass spectrometry to analyse the composition of fingermarks. In this context, the development of a dedicated quality control test strip would benefit the forensic community by providing a way to assess the reproducibility of the measures as well as to perform inter-laboratory comparisons. To accomplish this goal, the use of a chemical printer offers the possibility of combining a visual template with artificial fingerprint secretions. The design of the quality control test strip as well as the preliminary assessment of its performance with fingermark detection reagents and matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionisation combined with mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) are presented in this paper. The chosen template combines two geometric patterns intended to help assess the chemical analysis (full square) and imaging (lined square) capabilities of the instrument. The artificial secretion is composed of two distinct solutions: artificial sweat and artificial sebum. The printing reproducibility and chemical homogeneity of the quality control test strips were assessed in two ways: (1) using MALDI-MSI, the printed pattern was analysed and the m/z values compared to the reference list based on the artificial secretion composition, and (2) using two common fingermark detection techniques, the printed pattern was processed using an amino acid reagent (ninhydrin) and a lipid stain (Oil Red O). Overall, the results highlight the potential of a printed quality control test strip for the assessment of the quality of fingermark detection techniques as well as the possibility of performing quality monitoring of mass-spectrometry-based techniques over time.
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- Marie Gorka
- Ecole des Sciences Criminelles/School of Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration; University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne-Dorigny Switzerland.
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- Unit of Toxicology, CURML, Vulliette 04, 1000 Lausanne 25 Switzerland.
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- Ecole des Sciences Criminelles/School of Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration; University of Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne-Dorigny Switzerland.
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Dufresne M, Fincher JA, Patterson NH, Schey KL, Norris JL, Caprioli RM, Spraggins JM. α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic Acid and Tri-Potassium Citrate Salt Pre-Coated Silicon Nanopost Array Provides Enhanced Lipid Detection for High Spatial Resolution MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry. Anal Chem 2021; 93:12243-12249. [PMID: 34449196 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c01560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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We have developed a pre-coated substrate for matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) that enables high spatial resolution mapping of both phospholipids and neutral lipid classes in positive ion mode as metal cation adducts. The MALDI substrates are constructed by depositing a layer of α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA) and potassium salts onto silicon nanopost arrays (NAPA) prior to tissue mounting. The matrix/salt pre-coated NAPA substrate significantly enhances all detected lipid signals allowing lipids to be detected at lower laser energies than bare NAPA. The improved sensitivity at lower laser energy enabled ion images to be generated at 10 μm spatial resolution from rat retinal tissue. Optimization of matrix pre-coated NAPA consisted of testing lithium, sodium, and potassium salts along with various matrices to investigate the increased sensitivity toward lipids for MALDI IMS experiments. It was determined that pre-coating NAPA with CHCA and potassium salts before thaw-mounting of tissue resulted in a signal intensity increase of at least 5.8 ± 0.1-fold for phospholipids and 2.0 ± 0.1-fold for neutral lipids compared to bare NAPA. Pre-coating NAPA with matrix and salt also reduced the necessary laser power to achieve desorption/ionization by ∼35%. This reduced the effective diameter of the ablation area from 13 ± 2 μm down to 8 ± 1 μm, enabling high spatial resolution MALDI IMS. Using pre-coated NAPA with CHCA and potassium salts offers a MALDI IMS substrate with broad molecular coverage of lipids in a single polarity that eliminates the need for extensive sample preparation after sectioning.
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- Martin Dufresne
- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37205, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37205, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37205, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37205, United States.,Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37205, United States.,Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37205, United States.,Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37205, United States.,Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States.,Department of Cell & Developmental Biology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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Du Q, Zhang Y, Wang J, Liu B. Simultaneous determination and quantitation of hypolipidemic drugs in fingerprints by UPLC-Q-TRAP/MS. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2021; 1175:122496. [PMID: 33991956 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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An ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem triple quadrupole compound linear ion trap mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TRAP/MS) method was developed and validated for the detection of hypolipidemic drugs in fingerprints. 13 hypolipidemic drugs were well separated by the gradient elution of 0.01% formic acid in water and methanol at a flow rate of 0.4 mL/min within 11 min. The analytes were detected in positive (ESI+) and negative (ESI-) modes and scanned using scheduled multiple reaction monitoring-information dependent acquisition-enhanced product ion (SMRM-IDA-EPI) for best selectivity and sensitivity. The calibration curves showed good linearity in the range of 0.050-50.000 ng/patch with coefficients (r2) higher than 0.9904 for all analytes. Meantime, the LODs and LLOQs were in ranges of 0.001-0.034 and 0.003-0.050 ng/patch. The accuracies, intra-day and inter-day precision ranged from -13.3 to 0.3%, 1.1-10.4% and 3.7-14.5%, respectively. The recoveries ranged from 79.9 to 114.8%, while the absolute and relative matrix effects were in the range of 83.0-107.2% and 2.2-9.7%. By comparing the non-spiked fingerprints from healthy volunteers with the fingerprints obtained from patients, demonstrated that the method was competent for determination and quantitation of hypolipidemic drugs in fingerprints.
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- Qiuyao Du
- School of Investigation, People's Public Security University of China, Beijing 100038, China; Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security, Beijing 100038, China
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- Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security, Beijing 100038, China.
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- School of Investigation, People's Public Security University of China, Beijing 100038, China.
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- SCIEX Asia Pacific Application Support Center, Beijing 100015, China
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Bradshaw R, Wilson G, Denison N, Francese S. Application of MALDI MS imaging after sequential processing of latent fingermarks. Forensic Sci Int 2020; 319:110643. [PMID: 33321384 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2020.110643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Latent fingermarks are routinely visualised by subjecting them to one or more CSI/crime lab processes to maximise the recovery of ridge flow and minutiae permitting an identification. In the last decade mass spectrometric imaging (MSI) techniques have been applied to fingermarks to provide information about a suspect and/or on the circumstances of the crime as well as yielding additional images of the ridge pattern. In some cases, these techniques have shown the ability to provide further ridge detail, "filling in the gaps" of the developed mark. Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI MSI) is presently the most advanced of the so-called 'surface analysis' techniques, in terms of compatibility with a number of fingermark enhancement processes and implementation in operational casework. However, for the use of this technique in major crimes to become widespread, compatibility with sequential processing must be demonstrated. This short study has assessed compatibility with a number fingermark processing sequences applied to natural marks on the adhesive side of brown (parcel) and clear tapes. Within the study undertaken, the results confirm the possibility to use MALDI MSI in sequence with multiple processes offering in some instances, complementary ridge detail with respect to that recovered from marks developed by conventional sequence processing.
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- R Bradshaw
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield, UK
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- Accreditation & Standards, Yorkshire & Humber Regional Scientific Support Services, UK
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- Identification Services Yorkshire and the Humber Region, West Yorkshire Police, UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield, UK.
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Yeh K, Burr WS, Stock NL, Stotesbury T. Preliminary analysis of latent fingerprints recovered from underneath bloodstains using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI FT-ICR MSI). Forensic Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2020.100274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Baquer G, Sementé L, García-Altares M, Lee YJ, Chaurand P, Correig X, Ràfols P. rMSIcleanup: an open-source tool for matrix-related peak annotation in mass spectrometry imaging and its application to silver-assisted laser desorption/ionization. J Cheminform 2020; 12:45. [PMID: 33431000 PMCID: PMC7374922 DOI: 10.1186/s13321-020-00449-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has become a mature, widespread analytical technique to perform non-targeted spatial metabolomics. However, the compounds used to promote desorption and ionization of the analyte during acquisition cause spectral interferences in the low mass range that hinder downstream data processing in metabolomics applications. Thus, it is advisable to annotate and remove matrix-related peaks to reduce the number of redundant and non-biologically-relevant variables in the dataset. We have developed rMSIcleanup, an open-source R package to annotate and remove signals from the matrix, according to the matrix chemical composition and the spatial distribution of its ions. To validate the annotation method, rMSIcleanup was challenged with several images acquired using silver-assisted laser desorption ionization MSI (AgLDI MSI). The algorithm was able to correctly classify m/z signals related to silver clusters. Visual exploration of the data using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) demonstrated that annotation and removal of matrix-related signals improved spectral data post-processing. The results highlight the need for including matrix-related peak annotation tools such as rMSIcleanup in MSI workflows.![]()
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- Gerard Baquer
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain. .,Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), 28029, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain.,Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), 28029, Madrid, Spain.,Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain.,Spanish Biomedical Research Centre in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), 28029, Madrid, Spain.,Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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Erdoğan A, Esen M, Simpson R. Chemical Imaging of Human Fingermark by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). J Forensic Sci 2020; 65:1730-1735. [PMID: 32569433 DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a widely used technique to characterize the surface chemistry of materials. It plays a crucial role in accessing qualitative and quantitative information and in detecting the presence of chemical functional groups on the surface of any material. The forensic methods available to detect and identify elements and organic/inorganic compounds are often destructive, so evidence cannot be re-analyzed. However, XPS allows rapid analysis of samples without damaging them. Recently, an increasing number of forensic researchers have begun to study certain chemical information on fingermarks. In this study, the authors aimed to present the applicability and power of XPS imaging in fingermark analysis which can also provide specific information about the fingermark chemical composition. Herein, monochromated X-ray (Al Kα) spot size was fixed at 50 μm. XPS mapping resulted in the acquisition of spectra at each pixel, in an array of 41 × 30 pixels with a step size of 50 μm. Then, a simple discussion has been made about how the scanned surface spectrum and basic snapshot spectra are used to identify different components at a fingertip of a scanned surface area (~3 mm2 ). Hence, a fingermark pattern contaminated with caffeine, TiO2 , and Pb/PbO deposited on the silicon wafer can be chemically mapped and visualized by XPS using principal component analysis (PCA). Thus, the present study showed the possible applicability of XPS for the identification of illicit drugs of abuse, gunshot residue, and skin care products on latent fingermark by mimicking a crime scene evidence.
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- Ayşegül Erdoğan
- Ege University Application and Research Center for Testing and Analysis (EGE MATAL), İzmir, 35100, Turkey
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- Ege University Application and Research Center for Testing and Analysis (EGE MATAL), İzmir, 35100, Turkey
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- Thermo Fisher Scientific, Unit 24 Birches Industrial Estate, East Grinstead, RH191UB, U.K
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van Helmond W, van Herwijnen AW, van Riemsdijk JJ, van Bochove MA, de Poot CJ, de Puit M. Chemical profiling of fingerprints using mass spectrometry. Forensic Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2019.100183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Frick AA, Weyermann C. An untargeted lipidomic approach for qualitative determination of latent fingermark glycerides using UPLC-IMS-QToF-MS E. Analyst 2019; 144:3590-3600. [PMID: 31065642 DOI: 10.1039/c9an00521h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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More detailed fundamental information is required about latent fingermark composition in order to better understand fingermark properties and their impact on detection efficiency, and the physical and chemical changes that occur with time following deposition. The composition of the glyceride fraction of latent fingermark lipids in particular is relatively under-investigated due in part to their high structural variability and the limitations of the analytical methods most frequently utilised to investigate fingermark composition. Here, we present an ultra performance liquid chromatography-ion mobility spectroscopy-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-IMS-QToF-MSE) method to characterise glycerides in charged latent fingermarks using data-independent acquisition. Di- and triglycerides were identified in fingermark samples from a population of 10 donors, through a combination of in silico fragmentation and monitoring for fatty acid neutral losses. 23 diglycerides and 85 families of triglycerides were identified, with significant diversity in chain length and unsaturation. 21 of the most abundant triglyceride families were found to be common to most or all donors, presenting potential targets for further studies to monitor chemical and physical changes in latent fingermarks over time. Differences in relative peak intensities may be indicative of inter- and intra-donor variability. While this study represents a promising step to obtaining more in-depth information about fingermark composition, it also highlights the complex nature of these traces.
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- Amanda A Frick
- École des Sciences Criminelles, Université de Lausanne, Batochime, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- École des Sciences Criminelles, Université de Lausanne, Batochime, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Combination of electrospray deposition technology of TiO2 nanoparticles and MALDI FTICR MSI for identification of fingerprint morphology and latent components. Talanta 2019; 198:310-315. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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O'Neill KC, Lee YJ. Study of the cyanoacrylate fuming mechanism by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2019; 54:222-226. [PMID: 30600868 DOI: 10.1002/jms.4325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Despite cyanoacrylate fuming being widely used in the forensic science field, its mechanism is not well understood. In this study, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry is used to study latent fingerprints that have been cyanoacrylate fumed in an attempt to gain insight into the fuming mechanism. In the negative mode mass spectrometry data, four compounds related to the polymerization of cyanoacrylate are identified and their structures are determined from accurate mass and MS/MS. A mechanism is proposed for the formation of these compounds that are regarded as intermediates in the polymerization reaction. In addition, based on the fuming of standard endogenous compounds, we suggest that fatty acids and amino acids are the major catalytic nucleophiles that initiate the polymerization reactions.
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- Kelly C O'Neill
- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011
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Molecular composition of fingermarks: Assessment of the intra- and inter-variability in a small group of donors using MALDI-MSI. Forensic Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forc.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Hansen RL, Dueñas ME, Lee YJ. Sputter-Coated Metal Screening for Small Molecule Analysis and High-Spatial Resolution Imaging in Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2019; 30:299-308. [PMID: 30341582 DOI: 10.1007/s13361-018-2081-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 09/30/2018] [Accepted: 10/02/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nanoparticles are efficient matrices in laser desorption/ionization (LDI) mass spectrometry (MS), especially for the profiling or imaging of small molecules. Recently, solvent-free physical vapor desorption (PVD), or sputter coating, was adopted as a homogenous method to rapidly apply metal nanoparticles (NPs) in situ to samples prior to LDI MS or MS imaging analysis. However, there has been no systematic study comparing different metal targets for the analysis of a variety of small molecule metabolites. Here, we present a screening and optimization of various sputter-coated metals, including Ag, Au, Cu, Pt, Ni, and Ti, for LDI analysis of small molecules in both positive and negative ion modes. Optimized sputter coating is then applied to high-spatial resolution LDI mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) of maize root and seed cross-sections. Noble metals, Ag, Au, and Pt, are found to be much more efficient than transition metals and organic matrices for most small metabolites. Sputter-coated metals are efficient for neutral lipids, such as triacylglycerols and diacylglycerols, but are very inefficient for most phospholipids. Graphical Abstract ᅟ.
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- Rebecca L Hansen
- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA.
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J. Bailey M, Costa C. Mass Spectrometry Methods for the Recovery of Forensic Intelligence from Fingermarks. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF FORENSIC TRACES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-20542-3_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Wei Q, Zhang M, Ogorevc B, Zhang X. Recent advances in the chemical imaging of human fingermarks (a review). Analyst 2018; 141:6172-6189. [PMID: 27704072 DOI: 10.1039/c6an01121g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This review highlights the considerable advances in the chemical imaging of human fingermarks that provide more chemical information, including numerous endogenous and exogenous constituents. Despite remarkable development in DNA analysis and recognition, human fingermark analysis remains one of the priority approaches available for obtaining reliable forensic evidence. Additional information about the donor can be obtained from the chemical composition of latent fingermarks in addition to the ridge pattern, such as the age, gender, medical history, and possible drug habits. The analytical approaches reviewed here include spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, immuno-labelling and electrochemical methods. Each method has different capabilities with respect to sensitivity, reproducibility, selectivity, reliability and ultimately applicability, either for use in routine forensic practice or in academic research work. The advantages of spectroscopic techniques, including infrared, Raman and micro-X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, are the capabilities of a rapid and non-destructive imaging of fingermarks by providing spectral information on chemical composition. In addition, mass spectrometry imaging can provide spatially specific information on fingermark chemical composition. Recently, the use of immuno-labelling in latent fingermark detection has attracted significant attention because it can overcome the sensitivity and selectivity problems experienced with other existing methods. The electrochemical method has also been employed to image latent fingermarks by measuring the electric current changes with the spatial chemical composition from the ridges and valleys at high resolution to provide a third level of detail, which is especially useful for multicoloured background surfaces or for surfaces contaminated with blood or other bodily fluids.
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- Qianhui Wei
- Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
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Greco V, Piras C, Pieroni L, Ronci M, Putignani L, Roncada P, Urbani A. Applications of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry in clinical proteomics. Expert Rev Proteomics 2018; 15:683-696. [PMID: 30058389 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2018.1505510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The development of precision medicine requires advanced technologies to address the multifactorial disease stratification and to support personalized treatments. Among omics techniques, proteomics based on Mass Spectrometry (MS) is becoming increasingly relevant in clinical practice allowing a phenotypic characterization of the dynamic functional status of the organism. From this perspective, Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) MS is a suitable platform for providing a high-throughput support to clinics. Areas covered: This review aims to provide an updated overview of MALDI-TOF MS applications in clinical proteomics. The most relevant features of this analysis have been discussed, highlighting both pre-analytical and analytical factors that are crucial in proteomics studies. Particular emphasis is placed on biofluids proteomics for biomarkers discovery and on recent progresses in clinical microbiology, drug monitoring, and minimal residual disease (MRD). Expert commentary: Despite some analytical limitations, the latest technological advances together with the easiness of use, the low time and low cost consuming and the high throughput are making MALDI-TOF MS instruments very attractive for the clinical practice. These features offer a significant potential for the routine of the clinical laboratory and ultimately for personalized medicine.
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- Viviana Greco
- a Institute of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry , Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome , Italy.,b Department of Laboratory Diagnostic and Infectious Diseases , Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli-IRCCS , Rome , Italy
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- c Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria , Università degli studi di Milano , Milano , Italy
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- d Proteomics and Metabonomics Unit , IRCCS-Fondazione Santa Lucia , Rome , Italy
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- d Proteomics and Metabonomics Unit , IRCCS-Fondazione Santa Lucia , Rome , Italy.,e Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences , University "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara , Chieti , Italy
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- f Unit of Parasitology Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital , IRCCS , Rome , Italy.,g Unit of Human Microbiome , Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS , Rome , Italy
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- h Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute , Università degli studi "Magna Græcia" di Catanzaro , Catanzaro , Italy
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- a Institute of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry , Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome , Italy.,b Department of Laboratory Diagnostic and Infectious Diseases , Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli-IRCCS , Rome , Italy
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Pleik S, Spengler B, Ram Bhandari D, Luhn S, Schäfer T, Urbach D, Kirsch D. Ambient-air ozonolysis of triglycerides in aged fingerprint residues. Analyst 2018; 143:1197-1209. [PMID: 29431747 DOI: 10.1039/c7an01506b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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In forensic science, reconstructing the timing of events occurring during a criminal offense is of great importance. In some cases, the time when particular evidence was left on a crime scene is a critical matter. The ability to estimate the fingerprint age would raise the evidentiary value of fingerprints tremendously. For this purpose the most promising approach is the analysis of changes in the chemical compositions of fingerprint residues in the course of aging. The focus of our study is the identification of human specific compounds in fingerprint residues, characterized by a significant aging behavior that could analytically be used for the age determination of fingerprints in future. The first challenge is the sensitive detection of trace amounts of relevant human specific fingerprint compounds. Highly sensitive LC-MS methods were developed for the reliable structure identification of unsaturated triglycerides and their natural degradation products in order to proof the aging mechanism that takes place in fingerprint residues. Thus our results build the fundamental basis for further forensic method development and potential application in forensic investigation. Ozonolysis was found to be one of the major lipid degradation pathways in fingerprint residues in ambient air. High-resolution tandem mass spectrometry (HRMS2) was carried out to identify the ozonolysis products (TG48:0-monoozonide) formed under exposure to the highly reactive ozone in atmospheric air. The obtained products were confirmed by matrix assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). Despite several challenges and limitations in the age estimation of fingerprints, the identification of individual degradation products of specific unsaturated lipids in aged fingerprint samples represents a significant analytical progress, resulting in a strong increase in the validity of chemical analysis of fingerprints.
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- Stefanie Pleik
- Forensic Science Institute, Federal Criminal Police Office, 65173 Wiesbaden, Germany.
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Application of mesocellular siliceous foams (MCF) for surface-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (SALDI-MS) Analysis of fingermarks. Sci Justice 2018; 58:264-270. [PMID: 29895458 DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2018.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2017] [Revised: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Recent advances in nanotechnology applied in forensic sciences have contributed to consider new approaches including chemical evaluation of latent fingermarks. Significant improvement to the detection of small organic molecules has been reached with matrix-free methods associated to laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. The present study investigated the application of mesocellular siliceous foam (MCF) as an ionizing agent for laser desorption/ionization (LDI-MS) analysis of fingermarks as a proof of concept research. Fingermarks from three different donors were deposited directly onto a MALDI target plate and α-CHCA matrix solution, MCF ethanolic suspension or MCF/magnetic powder mixture were used for treatment. Microscopy characterization of MCF support showed particles with irregular morphology and variable sizes, and a unordered porous surface with pores diameter ranging from about 10 to 20 nm. Results showed less intense peaks in the spectra produced by the MCF support (control). Analysis of fingermarks showed ions related to endogenous and exogenous molecular components, including possible lipids from human sebum and quaternary ammonium cations commonly present in cosmetics. Promising and reproducible results were obtained for the fingermarks dusted with the MCF/magnetic powder mixture. Considering the forensic applications of nanomaterials for the analysis of small molecules in biological samples by matrix-free LDI techniques, the advantages of silica based materials should be further investigated.
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Cailletaud J, Bleye CD, Dumont E, Sacré PY, Gut Y, Bultel L, Ginot YM, Hubert P, Ziemons E. Towards a spray-coating method for the detection of low-dose compounds in pharmaceutical tablets using surface-enhanced Raman chemical imaging (SER-CI). Talanta 2018; 188:584-592. [PMID: 30029417 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 06/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Surface-enhanced Raman chemical imaging (SER-CI) is a highly sensitive analytical tool recently used in the pharmaceutical field owing to the possibility to obtain high sensitivity along with spatial information. However, the covering method of the pharmaceutical samples such as tablets with metallic nanoparticles is a major issue for SER-CI analyses due to the difficulty to obtain a homogeneous covering of tablet surface with the SERS substrates. In this context, a spray-coating method was proposed in order to fully exploit the potential of SER-CI. A homemade apparatus has been developed from an electrospray ionization (ESI) probe in order to cover the pharmaceutical tablets with the colloidal suspension in a homogeneous way. The silver substrate was pulled through the airbrush by a syringe pump which was then nebulized into small droplets due to the contact of the solution with the gas flow turbulence. A robust optimization of the process was carried out by adjusting experimental parameters such as the liquid flow rate and the spraying time. Besides, the performances of this spraying technique were compared with two others covering methods found in the literature which are drop casting and absorption coating. A homogeneity study, conducted by SER-CI and matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) applied to the different covering techniques was performed. The influence of the metallic nanoparticles deposit on soluble compounds was also investigated in order to highlight the advantages of using this new spray coating approach.
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- Johan Cailletaud
- University of Liege (ULiege), CIRM, VibraSante Hub, Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, CHU, B36, B-4000 Liege, Belgium.
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- University of Liege (ULiege), CIRM, VibraSante Hub, Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, CHU, B36, B-4000 Liege, Belgium
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- University of Liege (ULiege), CIRM, VibraSante Hub, Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, CHU, B36, B-4000 Liege, Belgium
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- University of Liege (ULiege), CIRM, VibraSante Hub, Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, CHU, B36, B-4000 Liege, Belgium
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- Technologie Servier, 27 rue Eugène Vignat, 45000 Orléans, France
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- Technologie Servier, 27 rue Eugène Vignat, 45000 Orléans, France
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- University of Liege (ULiege), CIRM, VibraSante Hub, Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, CHU, B36, B-4000 Liege, Belgium
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- University of Liege (ULiege), CIRM, VibraSante Hub, Department of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, CHU, B36, B-4000 Liege, Belgium
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The analysis of latent fingermarks on polymer banknotes using MALDI-MS. Sci Rep 2018; 8:8765. [PMID: 29884869 PMCID: PMC5993810 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-27004-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In September 2016, the UK adopted a new Bank of England (BoE) £5 polymer banknote, followed by the £10 polymer banknote in September 2017. They are designed to be cleaner, stronger and have increased counterfeit resilience; however, fingermark development can be problematic from the polymer material as various security features and coloured/textured areas have been found to alter the effectiveness of conventional fingermark enhancement techniques (FETs). As fingermarks are one of the most widely used forms of identification in forensic cases, it is important that maximum ridge detail be obtained in order to allow for comparison. This research explores the use of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS) profiling and imaging for the analysis of fingermarks deposited on polymer banknotes. The proposed methodology was able to obtain both physical and chemical information from fingermarks deposited in a range of scenarios including; different note areas, depletion series, aged samples and following conventional FETs. The analysis of forensically important molecular targets within these fingermarks was also explored, focussing specifically on cocaine. The ability of MALDI-MS to provide ridge detail and chemical information highlights the forensic applicability of this technique and potential for the analysis of fingermarks deposited onto this problematic surface.
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Ràfols P, Vilalta D, Brezmes J, Cañellas N, Del Castillo E, Yanes O, Ramírez N, Correig X. Signal preprocessing, multivariate analysis and software tools for MA(LDI)-TOF mass spectrometry imaging for biological applications. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2018; 37:281-306. [PMID: 27862147 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a label-free analytical technique capable of molecularly characterizing biological samples, including tissues and cell lines. The constant development of analytical instrumentation and strategies over the previous decade makes MSI a key tool in clinical research. Nevertheless, most MSI studies are limited to targeted analysis or the mere visualization of a few molecular species (proteins, peptides, metabolites, or lipids) in a region of interest without fully exploiting the possibilities inherent in the MSI technique, such as tissue classification and segmentation or the identification of relevant biomarkers from an untargeted approach. MSI data processing is challenging due to several factors. The large volume of mass spectra involved in a MSI experiment makes choosing the correct computational strategies critical. Furthermore, pixel to pixel variation inherent in the technique makes choosing the correct preprocessing steps critical. The primary aim of this review was to provide an overview of the data-processing steps and tools that can be applied to an MSI experiment, from preprocessing the raw data to the more advanced strategies for image visualization and segmentation. This review is particularly aimed at researchers performing MSI experiments and who are interested in incorporating new data-processing features, improving their computational strategy, and/or desire access to data-processing tools currently available. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Mass Spec Rev 37:281-306, 2018.
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- Pere Ràfols
- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Madrid, 28029, Spain
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Health Research Pere Virgili, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Madrid, 28029, Spain
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Health Research Pere Virgili, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Madrid, 28029, Spain
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Health Research Pere Virgili, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Madrid, 28029, Spain
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Health Research Pere Virgili, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Health Research Pere Virgili, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Madrid, 28029, Spain
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Health Research Pere Virgili, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Madrid, 28029, Spain
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Health Research Pere Virgili, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Madrid, 28029, Spain
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Institute of Health Research Pere Virgili, Rovira i Virgili University, IISPV, Avinguda Països Catalans 26, Tarragona, 43007, Spain
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Hinners P, O'Neill KC, Lee YJ. Revealing Individual Lifestyles through Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Chemical Compounds in Fingerprints. Sci Rep 2018; 8:5149. [PMID: 29581473 PMCID: PMC5979955 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-23544-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Fingerprints, specifically the ridge details within the print, have long been used in forensic investigations for individual identification. Beyond the ridge detail, fingerprints contain useful chemical information. The study of fingerprint chemical information has become of interest, especially with mass spectrometry imaging technologies. Mass spectrometry imaging visualizes the spatial relationship of each compound detected, allowing ridge detail and chemical information in a single analysis. In this work, a range of exogenous fingerprint compounds that may reveal a personal lifestyle were studied using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). Studied chemical compounds include various brands of bug sprays and sunscreens, as well as food oils, alcohols, and citrus fruits. Brand differentiation and source determination were possible based on the active ingredients or exclusive compounds left in fingerprints. Tandem mass spectrometry was performed for the key compounds, so that these compounds could be confidently identified in a single multiplex mass spectrometry imaging data acquisition.
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- Paige Hinners
- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA.
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Skriba A, Havlicek V. Mass spectrometry imaging of illicit drugs in latent fingerprints by matrix-free and matrix-assisted desorption/ionization techniques. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY (CHICHESTER, ENGLAND) 2018; 24:124-128. [PMID: 29232991 DOI: 10.1177/1469066717728007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Compared with classical matrix-assisted laser-desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI), the matrix free-based strategies generate a cleaner background, without significant noise or interference coming from an applied matrix, which is beneficial for the analysis of small molecules, such as drugs of abuse. In this work, we probed the detection efficiency of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine in nanostructure-assisted laser desorption-ionization (NALDI) and desorption electrospray ionization and compared the sensitivity of these two matrix-free tools with a standard MALDI mass spectrometry experiment. In a typical mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) setup, papillary line latent fingerprints were recorded as a mixture a common skin fatty acid or interfering cosmetics with a drug. In a separate experiment, all drugs (1 µL of 1 μM standard solution) were detected by all three ionization techniques on a target. In the case of cocaine and heroin, NALDI mass spectrometry was the most sensitive and revealed signals even from 0.1 μM solution. The drug/drug contaminant (fatty acid or cosmetics) MSI approach could be used by law enforcement personnel to confirm drug abusers of having come into contact with the suspected drug by use of fingerprint scans at time of apprehension which can aid in reducing the work of lab officials.
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- Anton Skriba
- Laboratory of Molecular Structure Characterization, Institute of Microbiology of the CAS, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Molecular Structure Characterization, Institute of Microbiology of the CAS, Prague, Czech Republic
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Lauzon N, Chaurand P. Detection of exogenous substances in latent fingermarks by silver-assisted LDI imaging MS: perspectives in forensic sciences. Analyst 2018; 143:3586-3594. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an00688a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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For over one hundred years, the fingerprint has reigned as one of the most trusted pieces of forensic evidence for suspect identification. Today, modern imaging mass spectrometry technology allows to correlate molecular information to the fingerprint giving us valuable insights into a suspect lifestyle and behaviour.
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- Nidia Lauzon
- University of Montreal
- Department of Chemistry
- Canada
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Shi R, Dai X, Li W, Lu F, Liu Y, Qu H, Li H, Chen Q, Tian H, Wu E, Wang Y, Zhou R, Lee ST, Lifshitz Y, Kang Z, Liu J. Hydroxyl-Group-Dominated Graphite Dots Reshape Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Small Biomolecular Analysis and Imaging. ACS NANO 2017; 11:9500-9513. [PMID: 28850220 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.7b05328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Small molecules play critical roles in life science, yet their facile detection and imaging in physiological or pathological settings remain a challenge. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI MS) is a powerful tool for molecular analysis. However, conventional organic matrices (CHCA, DHB, etc.) used in assisting analyte ionization suffer from intensive background noise in the mass region below m/z 700, which hinders MALDI MS applications for small-molecule detection. Here, we report that a hydroxyl-group-dominated graphite dot (GD) matrix overcomes limitations of conventional matrices and allows MALDI MS to be used in fast and high-throughput analysis of small biomolecules. GDs exhibit extremely low background noise and ultrahigh sensitivity (with limit of detection <1 fmol) in MALDI MS. This approach allows identification of complex oligosaccharides, detection of low-molecular-weight components in traditional Chinese herbs, and facile analysis of puerarin and its metabolites in serum without purification. Moreover, we show that the GDs provide an effective matrix for the direct imaging or spatiotemporal mapping of small molecules and their metabolites (m/z < 700) simultaneously at the suborgan tissue level. Density functional theory calculations further provide the mechanistic basis of GDs as an effective MALDI matrix in both the positive-ion and negative-ion modes. Collectively, our work uncovered a useful matrix which reshapes MALDI MS technology for a wide range of applications in biology and medicine.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine , Beijing 100029, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine , Beijing 100029, China
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- Center of Electron Microscopy and State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310027, China
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- Center of Electron Microscopy and State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University , Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310027, China
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- College of Life Science and Oceanography, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresources and Ecology, Shenzhen University , Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518060, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Columbia University , New York, New York 10027, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technion Israel Institute of Technology , Haifa 3200003, Israel
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Donnarumma F, Camp EE, Cao F, Murray KK. Infrared Laser Ablation with Vacuum Capture for Fingermark Sampling. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2017; 28:1958-1964. [PMID: 28534157 DOI: 10.1007/s13361-017-1703-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Revised: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Infrared laser ablation coupled to vacuum capture was employed to collect material from fingermarks deposited on surfaces of different porosity and roughness. Laser ablation at 3 μm was performed in reflection mode with subsequent capture of the ejecta with a filter connected to vacuum. Ablation and capture of standards from fingermarks was demonstrated on glass, plastic, aluminum, and cardboard surfaces. Using matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI), it was possible to detect caffeine after spiking with amounts as low as 1 ng. MALDI detection of condom lubricants and detection of antibacterial peptides from an antiseptic cream was demonstrated. Detection of explosives from fingermarks left on plastic surfaces as well as from direct deposition on the same surface using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was shown. Graphical Abstract ᅟ.
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- Fabrizio Donnarumma
- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA.
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Muller L, Baldwin K, Barbacci DC, Jackson SN, Roux A, Balaban CD, Brinson BE, McCully MI, Lewis EK, Schultz JA, Woods AS. Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometric Imaging of Endogenous Lipids from Rat Brain Tissue Implanted with Silver Nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2017; 28:1716-1728. [PMID: 28432654 PMCID: PMC8848835 DOI: 10.1007/s13361-017-1665-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2017] [Revised: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/12/2017] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) of tissue implanted with silver nanoparticulate (AgNP) matrix generates reproducible imaging of lipids in rodent models of disease and injury. Gas-phase production and acceleration of size-selected 8 nm AgNP is followed by controlled ion beam rastering and soft landing implantation of 500 eV AgNP into tissue. Focused 337 nm laser desorption produces high quality images for most lipid classes in rat brain tissue (in positive mode: galactoceramides, diacylglycerols, ceramides, phosphatidylcholines, cholesteryl ester, and cholesterol, and in negative ion mode: phosphatidylethanolamides, sulfatides, phosphatidylinositol, and sphingomyelins). Image reproducibility in serial sections of brain tissue is achieved within <10% tolerance by selecting argentated instead of alkali cationized ions. The imaging of brain tissues spotted with pure standards was used to demonstrate that Ag cationized ceramide and diacylglycerol ions are from intact, endogenous species. In contrast, almost all Ag cationized fatty acid ions are a result of fragmentations of numerous lipid types having the fatty acid as a subunit. Almost no argentated intact fatty acid ions come from the pure fatty acid standard on tissue. Graphical Abstract ᅟ.
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- Ludovic Muller
- Structural Biology Unit, NIDA IRP, NIH, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Structural Biology Unit, NIDA IRP, NIH, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Structural Biology Unit, NIDA IRP, NIH, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Hansen RL, Lee YJ. High-Spatial Resolution Mass Spectrometry Imaging: Toward Single Cell Metabolomics in Plant Tissues. CHEM REC 2017; 18:65-77. [PMID: 28685965 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.201700027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful tool that has advanced our understanding of complex biological processes by enabling unprecedented details of metabolic biology to be uncovered. Through the use of high-spatial resolution MSI, metabolite localizations can be obtained with high precision. Here we describe our recent progress to enhance the spatial resolution of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) MSI from ∼50 μm with the commercial configuration to ∼5 μm. Additionally, we describe our efforts to develop a 'multiplex MSI' data acquisition method to allow more chemical information to be obtained on a single tissue in a single instrument run, and the development of new matrices to improve the ionization efficiency for a variety of small molecule metabolites. In combination, these contributions, along with the efforts of others, will bring MSI experiments closer to achieving metabolomic scale.
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- Rebecca L Hansen
- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, 35 A Roy J Carver Co-Lab, 1111 WOI Road Ames, IA 50011, United States of America
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- Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, 35 A Roy J Carver Co-Lab, 1111 WOI Road Ames, IA 50011, United States of America
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Gustafsson OJR, Guinan TM, Rudd D, Kobus H, Benkendorff K, Voelcker NH. Metabolite mapping by consecutive nanostructure and silver-assisted mass spectrometry imaging on tissue sections. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2017; 31:991-1000. [PMID: 28370605 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.7869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Revised: 03/11/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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RATIONALE Nanostructure-based mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a promising technology for molecular imaging of small molecules, without the complex chemical background typically encountered in matrix-assisted molecular imaging approaches. Here, we have enhanced these surfaces with silver (Ag) to provide a second tier of MSI data from a single sample. METHODS MSI data was acquired through the application of laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry to biological samples imprinted onto desorption/ionization on silicon (DIOS) substrates. Following initial analysis, ultra-thin Ag layers were overlaid onto the followed by MSI analysis (Ag-DIOS MSI). This approach was first demonstrated for fingermark small molecules including environmental contaminants and sebum components. Subsequently, this bimodal method was translated to lipids and metabolites in fore-stomach sections from a 6-bromoisatin chemopreventative murine mouse model. RESULTS DIOS MSI allowed mapping of common ions in fingermarks as well as 6-bromoisatin metabolites and lipids in murine fore-stomach. Furthermore, DIOS MSI was complemented by the Ag-DIOS MSI of Ag-adductable lipids such as wax esters in fingermarks and cholesterol in murine fore-stomach. Gastrointestinal acid condensation products of 6-bromoisatin, such as the 6,6'-dibromoindirubin mapped herein, are very challenging to isolate and characterize. By re-analyzing the same tissue imprints, this metabolite was readily detected by DIOS, placed in a tissue-specific spatial context, and subsequently overlaid with additional lipid distributions acquired using Ag-DIOS MSI. CONCLUSIONS The ability to place metabolite and lipid classes in a tissue-specific context makes this novel method suited to MSI analyses where the collection of additional information from the same sample maximises resource use, and also maximises the number of annotated small molecules, in particular for metabolites that are typically undetectable with traditional platforms. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- O J R Gustafsson
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Australia, 5095
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Australia, 5095
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- School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, 2480
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- School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia, 5042
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- School of Environment, Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, 2480
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Australia, 5095
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Lauzon N, Dufresne M, Beaudoin A, Chaurand P. Forensic analysis of latent fingermarks by silver-assisted LDI imaging MS on nonconductive surfaces. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2017; 52:397-404. [PMID: 28444846 DOI: 10.1002/jms.3938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2017] [Revised: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Silver-assisted laser desorption ionization (AgLDI) imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) has been demonstrated to be a useful technology for fingermark analysis allowing for the detection of several classes of endogenous as well as exogenous compounds. Ideally, in IMS analyses, the fingermarks are deposited under controlled conditions on metallized conductive target slides. However, in forensic investigations, fingermarks are often found on a variety of nonconductive surfaces. A sputtered silver layer renders the target surface conductive, which allows the analyses of insulating surfaces by time-of-flight IMS. Ultimately, the major consideration when developing analytical methods for the analysis of latent fingermarks is their capability to be incorporated within forensic standard operational procedures. To demonstrate the potential of AgLDI IMS for forensic applications, fingermarks deposited on nonconductive surfaces commonly found during an investigation, including paper, cardboard, plastic bags and lifting tape, were first revealed by the Sûreté du Québec by using forensic enhancement techniques prior to the IMS analyses. Numerous endogenous compounds including fatty acids, cholesterol, squalene, wax esters, triglycerides and several exogenous substances were detected and imaged. Here, we show that silver sputtering can provide visual enhancements of fingerprint patterns after FET procedures through different scenarios in which AgLDI IMS can contribute to forensic investigations. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- N Lauzon
- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, Québec, H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, Québec, H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Forensic sciences department, La Sûreté du Québec, 1701 Rue Parthenais, Montreal, QC, H2K 3S7, Canada
- Department Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, QC, G9A 5H7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville, Montreal, Québec, H3C 3J7, Canada
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Metcalf JL, Xu ZZ, Bouslimani A, Dorrestein P, Carter DO, Knight R. Microbiome Tools for Forensic Science. Trends Biotechnol 2017; 35:814-823. [PMID: 28366290 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Microbes are present at every crime scene and have been used as physical evidence for over a century. Advances in DNA sequencing and computational approaches have led to recent breakthroughs in the use of microbiome approaches for forensic science, particularly in the areas of estimating postmortem intervals (PMIs), locating clandestine graves, and obtaining soil and skin trace evidence. Low-cost, high-throughput technologies allow us to accumulate molecular data quickly and to apply sophisticated machine-learning algorithms, building generalizable predictive models that will be useful in the criminal justice system. In particular, integrating microbiome and metabolomic data has excellent potential to advance microbial forensics.
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- Jessica L Metcalf
- Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Department of Pharmacology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Collaborative Mass Spectrometry Innovation Center, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Center for Microbiome Innovation, Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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- Laboratory of Forensic Taphonomy, Forensic Sciences Unit, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Center for Microbiome Innovation, Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA; Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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Bradshaw R. MALDI Mass Spectrometry Profiling and Imaging Applied to the Analysis of Latent Fingermarks. Methods Mol Biol 2017; 1618:149-163. [PMID: 28523506 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7051-3_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Latent fingermarks are derived from a transfer of material from the fingertips to a surface upon contact. Traditionally, fingermarks are employed for biometric identification of individuals based on matching of the pattern of the ridges. However, in recent years, there has been a stark increase in the use of advanced analytical techniques in order to obtain additional information, specifically the chemical composition of the residue. Understanding the complexity of the endogenous and exogenous content of fingermarks could be extremely useful in allowing further development of enhancement techniques currently used in forensic scenarios by identifying potential target molecules. This chemical information could also potentially provide invaluable information on the lifestyle of an individual, including their activities prior to depositing a mark.An analytical tool that has gained notable popularity in this novel area of research is matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation mass spectrometry (MALDI MS). This technique can either be employed for rapid chemical profiling or imaging of fingermarks to detect chemical species contained within the residue, with the latter also allowing for physical reconstruction of the fingermark ridges.This chapter will provide an overview of the protocols employed to allow for both MALDI MS profiling and imaging analysis of latent fingermarks, specifically covering the types of fingermarks employed and techniques used to deposit matrices onto samples.
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- Robert Bradshaw
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard St., Sheffield, S1 1WB, UK.
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Francese S, Bradshaw R, Denison N. An update on MALDI mass spectrometry based technology for the analysis of fingermarks – stepping into operational deployment. Analyst 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7an00569e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Expanded range of retrievable intelligence from fingermarksviaMALDI MS based methods and increased operational capabilities of the technology.
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- S. Francese
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging
- Biomolecular Research Centre
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sheffield
- UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging
- Biomolecular Research Centre
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sheffield
- UK
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- Identification Services Yorkshire and the Humber Region
- Wakefield
- UK WF27UA
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Dufresne M, Patterson NH, Lauzon N, Chaurand P. Assessing the Potential of Metal-Assisted Imaging Mass Spectrometry in Cancer Research. Adv Cancer Res 2016; 134:67-84. [PMID: 28110656 DOI: 10.1016/bs.acr.2016.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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In the last decade, imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) has been the primary tool for biomolecular imaging. While it is possible to map a wide range of biomolecules using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization IMS ranging from high-molecular-weight proteins to small metabolites, more often than not only the most abundant easily ionisable species are detected. To better understand complex diseases such as cancer more specific and sensitive methods need to be developed to enable the detection of lower abundance molecules but also molecules that have yet to be imaged by IMS. In recent years, a big shift has occurred in the imaging community from developing wide reaching methods to developing targeted ones which increases sensitivity through the use of more specific sample preparations. This has been primarily marked by the advent of solvent-free matrix deposition methods for polar lipids, chemical derivatization for hormones and metabolites, and the use of alternative ionization agents for neutral lipids. In this chapter, we discuss two of the latest sample preparations which exploit the use of alternative ionization agents to enable the detection of certain classes of neutral lipids along with free fatty acids by high-sensitivity IMS as demonstrated within our lab.
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- M Dufresne
- Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Imagine a scenario where personal belongings such as pens, keys, phones, or handbags are found at an investigative site. It is often valuable to the investigative team that is trying to trace back the belongings to an individual to understand their personal habits, even when DNA evidence is also available. Here, we develop an approach to translate chemistries recovered from personal objects such as phones into a lifestyle sketch of the owner, using mass spectrometry and informatics approaches. Our results show that phones' chemistries reflect a personalized lifestyle profile. The collective repertoire of molecules found on these objects provides a sketch of the lifestyle of an individual by highlighting the type of hygiene/beauty products the person uses, diet, medical status, and even the location where this person may have been. These findings introduce an additional form of trace evidence from skin-associated lifestyle chemicals found on personal belongings. Such information could help a criminal investigator narrowing down the owner of an object found at a crime scene, such as a suspect or missing person.
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