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Sisnande T, Brum FL, Matias DO, de Sá Ribeiro F, Moulin TB, Mohana-Borges R, de Magalhães MTQ, Lima LMTR. Spatially resolved distribution of pancreatic hormones proteoforms by MALDI-imaging mass spectrometry. Anal Biochem 2024; 692:115570. [PMID: 38763320 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2024.115570] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
Zinc plays a crucial role both in the immune system and endocrine processes. Zinc restriction in the diet has been shown to lead to degeneration of the endocrine pancreas, resulting in hormonal imbalance within the β-cells. Proteostasismay vary depending on the stage of a pathophysiological process, which underscores the need for tools aimed at directly analyzing biological status. Among proteomics methods, MALDI-ToF-MS can serve as a rapid peptidomics tool for analyzing extracts or by histological imaging. Here we report the optimization of MALDI imaging mass spectrometry analysis of histological thin sections from mouse pancreas. This optimization enables the identification of the major islet peptide hormones as well as the major accumulated precursors and/or proteolytic products of peptide hormones. Cross-validation of the identified peptide hormones was performed by LC-ESI-MS from pancreatic islet extracts. Mice subjected to a zinc-restricted diet exhibited a relatively lower amount of peptide intermediates compared to the control group. These findings provide evidence for a complex modulation of proteostasis by micronutrients imbalance, a phenomenon directly accessed by MALDI-MSI.
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- Tháyna Sisnande
- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Farmacêutica (pbiotech), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Química Biológica, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia e Bioengenharia Estrutural (LABGENEST), Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho (IBCCF), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Farmacêutica (pbiotech), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Química Biológica, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Farmacêutica (pbiotech), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Química Biológica, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Farmacêutica (pbiotech), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia e Bioengenharia Estrutural (LABGENEST), Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho (IBCCF), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil; Centro de Espectrometria de Massa de Biomoléculas (CEMBIO), Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biofísica de Macromoléculas (LBM), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas (ICB), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Biotecnologia Farmacêutica (pbiotech), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Química Biológica, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação Em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal Do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-902, Brazil.
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Zhan L, Huang Y, Wang G. Multi-modal mass spectrometry imaging of a single tissue section. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2024; 59:e5074. [PMID: 39017393 DOI: 10.1002/jms.5074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
Abstract
Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) was developed to visualize spatial chemical information within tissues, thereby facilitating spatial multi-omic analysis. However, due to the limited spatial information provided by individual modal MSI, correlating various chemical data within tissues remains a significant challenge. In recent years, multimodal MSI has garnered considerable attention due to its ability to visualize the spatial distributions of multiple biomolecules within tissues. Among the strategies employed in this field, multimodal imaging on a single tissue section circumvents multiple issues introduced by integration of images of consecutive tissue sections. In this minireview, we provide an overview of multimodal MSI on a single tissue section, with a particular focus on the use of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-MSI for spatial multi-omic investigations that offer a comprehensive and in-depth elucidation of the biological state and activities, aiming to inspire the development of new approaches in this field.
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- Lingpeng Zhan
- Institute of Chemical Biology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, China
- Biomedical Pioneering Innovation Center, Peking University, Beijing, China
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Peking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Chemical Biology, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, China
- Biomedical Pioneering Innovation Center, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Zhang YD, Ma C, Zheng KW, Han SQ, Ha W, Shi YP. Direct and Rapid Visualization of the Spatial Distribution of Cholesterol in Alzheimer's and Cancer Tissue via MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2024. [PMID: 39001840 DOI: 10.1021/jasms.4c00130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Cholesterol is a vital component of the central nervous system and tissues, and understanding its spatial distribution is crucial for biology, pathophysiology, and diagnostics. However, direct imaging of cholesterol using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) remains challenging and time-consuming due to the difficulty in ionizing the sterol molecule. To tackle this issue, a MALDI-MSI method is established for direct and rapid analysis of the spatial distribution of cholesterol in Alzheimer's disease (AD), different cancer tissues and organs via MALDI-MSI. This excellent imaging performance depends on the study and systemic optimization of various conditions that affect the imaging of MALDI-MSI. In this case, we report the distribution and levels of cholesterol across specific structures of the AD mouse brain and different tumor tissue and organs. According to the results, the content of cholesterol in the AD mouse cerebellum, especially in the arborvitae, was significantly higher than that in the wild type (WT) model. Furthermore, we successfully visualize the distribution of cholesterol in other organs, such as the heart, liver, spleen, kidney, pancreas, as well as tumor tissues parenchyma and interstitium using MALDI-MSI. Notably, the attribution of cholesterol MS/MS hydrocarbon fragments was systematically investigated. Our presented optimization strategy and established MALDI-MSI method can be easily generalized for different animal tissues or live samples, thereby facilitating the potential for applications of MALDI-MSI in clinical, medical and biological research.
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- Yi-Da Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- Gansu Province Key Laboratory of Evidence Science Techniques Research and Application, Gansu University of Political Science and Law, Lanzhou 730070, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China
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Bianco M, Ventura G, Coniglio D, Monopoli A, Losito I, Cataldi TRI, Calvano CD. Development of a New Binary Matrix for the Comprehensive Analysis of Lipids and Pigments in Micro- and Macroalgae Using MALDI-ToF/ToF Mass Spectrometry. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5919. [PMID: 38892117 PMCID: PMC11172705 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25115919] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
While edible algae might seem low in fat, the lipids they contain are crucial for good health and preventing chronic diseases. This study introduces a binary matrix to analyze all the polar lipids in both macroalgae (Wakame-Undaria pinnatifida, Dulse-Palmaria palmata, and Nori-Porphyra spp.) and microalgae (Spirulina-Arthrospira platensis, and Chlorella-Chlorella vulgaris) using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS). The key lies in a new dual matrix made by combining equimolar amounts of 1,5-diaminonaphthalene (DAN) and 9-aminoacridine (9AA). This combination solves the limitations of single matrices: 9AA is suitable for sulfur-containing lipids and acidic phospholipids, while DAN excels as an electron-transfer secondary reaction matrix for intact chlorophylls and their derivatives. By employing the equimolar binary matrix, a wider range of algal lipids, including free fatty acids, phospholipids, glycolipids, pigments, and even rare arsenosugarphospholipids were successfully detected, overcoming drawbacks related to ion suppression from readily ionizable lipids. The resulting mass spectra exhibited a good signal-to-noise ratio at a lower laser fluence and minimized background noise. This improvement stems from the binary matrix's ability to mitigate in-source decay effects, a phenomenon often encountered for certain matrices. Consequently, the data obtained are more reliable, facilitating a faster and more comprehensive exploration of algal lipidomes using high-throughput MALDI-MS/MS analysis.
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- Mariachiara Bianco
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (M.B.); (G.V.); (D.C.); (A.M.); (I.L.); (T.R.I.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (M.B.); (G.V.); (D.C.); (A.M.); (I.L.); (T.R.I.C.)
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Spettrometria di MAssa per Ricerche Tecnologiche (SMART), Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (M.B.); (G.V.); (D.C.); (A.M.); (I.L.); (T.R.I.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (M.B.); (G.V.); (D.C.); (A.M.); (I.L.); (T.R.I.C.)
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (M.B.); (G.V.); (D.C.); (A.M.); (I.L.); (T.R.I.C.)
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Spettrometria di MAssa per Ricerche Tecnologiche (SMART), Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (M.B.); (G.V.); (D.C.); (A.M.); (I.L.); (T.R.I.C.)
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Spettrometria di MAssa per Ricerche Tecnologiche (SMART), Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy; (M.B.); (G.V.); (D.C.); (A.M.); (I.L.); (T.R.I.C.)
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Spettrometria di MAssa per Ricerche Tecnologiche (SMART), Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via E. Orabona, 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Brorsen LF, McKenzie JS, Tullin MF, Bendtsen KMS, Pinto FE, Jensen HE, Haedersdal M, Takats Z, Janfelt C, Lerche CM. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma characterized by MALDI mass spectrometry imaging in combination with machine learning. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11091. [PMID: 38750270 PMCID: PMC11096391 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-62023-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is an increasingly prevalent global health concern. Current diagnostic and surgical methods are reliable, but they require considerable resources and do not provide metabolomic insight. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) enables detailed, spatially resolved metabolomic analysis of tissue samples. Integrated with machine learning, MALDI-MSI could yield detailed information pertaining to the metabolic alterations characteristic for SCC. These insights have the potential to enhance SCC diagnosis and therapy, improving patient outcomes while tackling the growing disease burden. This study employs MALDI-MSI data, labelled according to histology, to train a supervised machine learning model (logistic regression) for the recognition and delineation of SCC. The model, based on data acquired from discrete tumor sections (n = 25) from a mouse model of SCC, achieved a predictive accuracy of 92.3% during cross-validation on the labelled data. A pathologist unacquainted with the dataset and tasked with evaluating the predictive power of the model in the unlabelled regions, agreed with the model prediction for over 99% of the tissue areas. These findings highlight the potential value of integrating MALDI-MSI with machine learning to characterize and delineate SCC, suggesting a promising direction for the advancement of mass spectrometry techniques in the clinical diagnosis of SCC and related keratinocyte carcinomas.
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- Lauritz F Brorsen
- Department of Dermatology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 9, 2400, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Digestion, Metabolism and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 9, 2400, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 9, 2400, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Digestion, Metabolism and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Dermatology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 9, 2400, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Chadha R, Guerrero JA, Wei L, Sanchez LM. Seeing is Believing: Developing Multimodal Metabolic Insights at the Molecular Level. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2024; 10:758-774. [PMID: 38680555 PMCID: PMC11046475 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.3c01438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
Abstract
This outlook explores how two different molecular imaging approaches might be combined to gain insight into dynamic, subcellular metabolic processes. Specifically, we discuss how matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) and stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy, which have significantly pushed the boundaries of imaging metabolic and metabolomic analyses in their own right, could be combined to create comprehensive molecular images. We first briefly summarize the recent advances for each technique. We then explore how one might overcome the inherent limitations of each individual method, by envisioning orthogonal and interchangeable workflows. Additionally, we delve into the potential benefits of adopting a complementary approach that combines both MSI and SRS spectro-microscopy for informing on specific chemical structures through functional-group-specific targets. Ultimately, by integrating the strengths of both imaging modalities, researchers can achieve a more comprehensive understanding of biological and chemical systems, enabling precise metabolic investigations. This synergistic approach holds substantial promise to expand our toolkit for studying metabolites in complex environments.
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- Rahuljeet
S Chadha
- Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California
Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125 United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, Santa Cruz, Santa
Cruz, California 95064 United States
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- Division
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California
Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125 United States
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- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University
of California, Santa Cruz, Santa
Cruz, California 95064 United States
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Scoggins TR, Specker JT, Prentice BM. Multiple ion isolation and accumulation events for selective chemical noise reduction and dynamic range enhancement in MALDI imaging mass spectrometry. Analyst 2024; 149:2459-2468. [PMID: 38525787 PMCID: PMC11149414 DOI: 10.1039/d4an00160e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
Abstract
Abundant chemical noise in MALDI imaging mass spectrometry experiments can impede the detection of less abundant compounds of interest. This chemical noise commonly originates from the MALDI matrix as well as other endogenous compounds present in high concentrations and/or with high ionization efficiencies. MALDI imaging mass spectrometry of biological tissues measures numerous biomolecular compounds that exist in a wide range of concentrations in vivo. When ion trapping instruments are used, highly abundant ions can dominate the charge capacity and lead to space charge effects that hinder the dynamic range and detection of lowly abundant compounds of interest. Gas-phase fractionation has been previously utilized in mass spectrometry to isolate and enrich target analytes. Herein, we have characterized the use of multiple continuous accumulations of selected ions (Multi CASI) to reduce the abundance of chemical noise and diminish the effects of space charge in MALDI imaging mass spectrometry experiments. Multi CASI utilizes the mass-resolving capability of a quadrupole mass filter to perform multiple sequential ion isolation events prior to a single mass analysis of the combined ion population. Multi CASI was used to improve metabolite and lipid detection in the MALDI imaging mass spectrometry analysis of rat brain tissue.
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- Troy R Scoggins
- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Ma X, Fernández FM. Advances in mass spectrometry imaging for spatial cancer metabolomics. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2024; 43:235-268. [PMID: 36065601 PMCID: PMC9986357 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
Abstract
Mass spectrometry (MS) has become a central technique in cancer research. The ability to analyze various types of biomolecules in complex biological matrices makes it well suited for understanding biochemical alterations associated with disease progression. Different biological samples, including serum, urine, saliva, and tissues have been successfully analyzed using mass spectrometry. In particular, spatial metabolomics using MS imaging (MSI) allows the direct visualization of metabolite distributions in tissues, thus enabling in-depth understanding of cancer-associated biochemical changes within specific structures. In recent years, MSI studies have been increasingly used to uncover metabolic reprogramming associated with cancer development, enabling the discovery of key biomarkers with potential for cancer diagnostics. In this review, we aim to cover the basic principles of MSI experiments for the nonspecialists, including fundamentals, the sample preparation process, the evolution of the mass spectrometry techniques used, and data analysis strategies. We also review MSI advances associated with cancer research in the last 5 years, including spatial lipidomics and glycomics, the adoption of three-dimensional and multimodal imaging MSI approaches, and the implementation of artificial intelligence/machine learning in MSI-based cancer studies. The adoption of MSI in clinical research and for single-cell metabolomics is also discussed. Spatially resolved studies on other small molecule metabolites such as amino acids, polyamines, and nucleotides/nucleosides will not be discussed in the context.
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- Xin Ma
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Calvo I, Montilla A, Huergo C, Martín-Saiz L, Martín-Allende J, Tepavcevic V, Domercq M, Fernández JA. Combining imaging mass spectrometry and immunohistochemistry to analyse the lipidome of spinal cord inflammation. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:1923-1933. [PMID: 38326664 PMCID: PMC10902057 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05190-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
Abstract
Inflammation is a complex process that accompanies many pathologies. Actually, dysregulation of the inflammatory process is behind many autoimmune diseases. Thus, treatment of such pathologies may benefit from in-depth knowledge of the metabolic changes associated with inflammation. Here, we developed a strategy to characterize the lipid fingerprint of inflammation in a mouse model of spinal cord injury. Using lipid imaging mass spectrometry (LIMS), we scanned spinal cord sections from nine animals injected with lysophosphatidylcholine, a chemical model of demyelination. The lesions were demonstrated to be highly heterogeneous, and therefore, comparison with immunofluorescence experiments carried out in the same section scanned by LIMS was required to accurately identify the morphology of the lesion. Following this protocol, three main areas were defined: the lesion core, the peri-lesion, which is the front of the lesion and is rich in infiltrating cells, and the uninvolved tissue. Segmentation of the LIMS experiments allowed us to isolate the lipid fingerprint of each area in a precise way, as demonstrated by the analysis using classification models. A clear difference in lipid signature was observed between the lesion front and the epicentre, where the damage was maximized. This study is a first step to unravel the changes in the lipidome associated with inflammation in the context of diverse pathologies, such as multiple sclerosis.
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- Ibai Calvo
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- Achucarro Basque Center for Neurosciencie, Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
- Department Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- Department of Languages and Computer Systems, School of Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo Rafael Moreno "Pitxitxi", n. 2/3, 48013, Bilbao, Spain
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- Achucarro Basque Center for Neurosciencie, Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain
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- Achucarro Basque Center for Neurosciencie, Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain.
- Department Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bº Sarriena s/n, 48940, Leioa, Spain.
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Jha D, Blennow K, Zetterberg H, Savas JN, Hanrieder J. Spatial neurolipidomics-MALDI mass spectrometry imaging of lipids in brain pathologies. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2024; 59:e5008. [PMID: 38445816 DOI: 10.1002/jms.5008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
Abstract
Given the complexity of nervous tissues, understanding neurochemical pathophysiology puts high demands on bioanalytical techniques with respect to specificity and sensitivity. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has evolved to become an important, biochemical imaging technology for spatial biology in biological and translational research. The technique facilitates comprehensive, sensitive elucidation of the spatial distribution patterns of drugs, lipids, peptides, and small proteins in situ. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI)-based MSI is the dominating modality due to its broad applicability and fair compromise of selectivity, sensitivity price, throughput, and ease of use. This is particularly relevant for the analysis of spatial lipid patterns, where no other comparable spatial profiling tools are available. Understanding spatial lipid biology in nervous tissue is therefore a key and emerging application area of MSI research. The aim of this review is to give a concise guide through the MSI workflow for lipid imaging in central nervous system (CNS) tissues and essential parameters to consider while developing and optimizing MSI assays. Further, this review provides a broad overview of key developments and applications of MALDI MSI-based spatial neurolipidomics to map lipid dynamics in neuronal structures, ultimately contributing to a better understanding of neurodegenerative disease pathology.
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- Durga Jha
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry Lab, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
- Paris Brain Institute, ICM, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
- Neurodegenerative Disorder Research Center, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, Department of Neurology, Institute on Aging and Brain Disorders, University of Science and Technology of China and First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Hefei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry Lab, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
- UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, London, UK
- Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
- Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, China
- Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry Lab, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
- Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
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Dabija LG, Yousefi-Taemeh M, Duli E, Lemaire M, Ifa DR. Assessment of MALDI matrices for the detection and visualization of phosphatidylinositols and phosphoinositides in mouse kidneys through matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:1857-1865. [PMID: 38319357 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05184-1] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Phosphatidylinositols and their phosphorylated derivatives, known as phosphoinositides, are crucial in cellular processes, with their abnormalities linked to various diseases. Thus, identifying and measuring phosphoinositide levels in tissues are crucial for understanding their contributions to cellular processes and disease development. One powerful technique for mapping the spatial distribution of molecules in biological samples is matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). This technique allows for the simultaneous detection and analysis of multiple lipid classes in situ, making it invaluable for unbiased lipidomic studies. However, detecting phosphoinositides with MALDI-MSI is challenging due to their relatively low abundance in tissues and complex matrix effects. Addressing this, our study focused on optimizing matrix selection and thickness for better detection of phosphatidylinositols and their phosphorylated forms in mouse kidney tissues. Various matrices were assessed, including 9AA, DAN, CMBT, and DHA, adjusting their coating to improve ionization efficiency. Our results demonstrate that DAN, DHA, and CMBT matrices produced high-intensity chemical images of phosphatidylinositol distributions within kidney sections. These matrices, particularly DAN, DHA, and CMBT, allowed the identification of even low-abundance phosphoinositides, through tentative identifications. Notably, DAN and DHA served as optimal candidates due to their prominent detection and ability to map a majority of phosphatidylinositol species, while CMBT showed potential detection capability for phosphatidylinositol triphosphate compounds. These findings not only provide valuable insights for future research on the involvement of phosphoinositides in kidney pathophysiology, but also propose the use of the identified optimal matrices, particularly DAN and DHA, as the preferred choices for enhanced detection and mapping of these lipid species in future studies.
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- Laurentiu G Dabija
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Cell Biology Program, Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Kumar BS. Recent Developments and Application of Mass Spectrometry Imaging in N-Glycosylation Studies: An Overview. Mass Spectrom (Tokyo) 2024; 13:A0142. [PMID: 38435075 PMCID: PMC10904931 DOI: 10.5702/massspectrometry.a0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Among the most typical posttranslational modifications is glycosylation, which often involves the covalent binding of an oligosaccharide (glycan) to either an asparagine (N-linked) or a serine/threonine (O-linked) residue. Studies imply that the N-glycan portion of a glycoprotein could serve as a particular disease biomarker rather than the protein itself because N-linked glycans have been widely recognized to evolve with the advancement of tumors and other diseases. N-glycans found on protein asparagine sites have been especially significant. Since N-glycans play clearly defined functions in the folding of proteins, cellular transport, and transmission of signals, modifications to them have been linked to several illnesses. However, because these N-glycans' production is not template driven, they have a substantial morphological range, rendering it difficult to distinguish the species that are most relevant to biology and medicine using standard techniques. Mass spectrometry (MS) techniques have emerged as effective analytical tools for investigating the role of glycosylation in health and illness. This is due to developments in MS equipment, data collection, and sample handling techniques. By recording the spatial dimension of a glycan's distribution in situ, mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) builds atop existing methods while offering added knowledge concerning the structure and functionality of biomolecules. In this review article, we address the current development of glycan MSI, starting with the most used tissue imaging techniques and ionization sources before proceeding on to a discussion on applications and concluding with implications for clinical research.
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Steven RT, Burton A, Taylor AJ, Robinson KN, Dexter A, Nikula CJ, Bunch J. Evaluation of Inlet Temperature with Three Sprayer Designs for Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Tissue Analysis. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2024; 35:224-233. [PMID: 38181191 DOI: 10.1021/jasms.3c00332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) allows for the spatially resolved detection of endogenous and exogenous molecules and atoms in biological samples, typically prepared as thin tissue sections. Desorption electrospray ionization (DESI) is one of the most commonly utilized MSI modalities in preclinical research. DESI ion source technology is still rapidly evolving, with new sprayer designs and heated inlet capillaries having recently been incorporated in commercially available systems. In this study, three iterations of DESI sprayer designs are evaluated: (1) the first, and until recently only, commercially available Waters sprayer; (2) a developmental desorption electro-flow focusing ionization (DEFFI)-type sprayer; and (3) a prototype of the newly released Waters commercial sprayer. A heated inlet capillary is also employed, allowing for controlled inlet temperatures up to 500 °C. These three sprayers are evaluated by comparative tissue imaging analyses of murine testes across this temperature range. Single ion intensity versus temperature trends are evaluated as exemplar cases for putatively identified species of interest, such as lactate and glutamine. A range of trends are observed, where intensities follow either increasing, decreasing, bell-shaped, or other trends with temperature. Data for all sprayers show approximately similar trends for the ions studied, with the commercial prototype sprayer (sprayer version 3) matching or outperforming the other sprayers for the ions investigated. Finally, the mass spectra acquired using sprayer version 3 are evaluated by uniform manifold approximation and projection (UMAP) and k-means clustering. This approach is shown to provide valuable insight that is complementary to the presented univariate evaluation for reviewing the parameter space in this study. Full spectral temperature optimization data are provided as supporting data to enable other researchers to design experiments that are optimal for specific ions.
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- Rory T Steven
- National Physical Laboratory Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
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- National Physical Laboratory Teddington TW11 0LW, U.K
- Imperial College London, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, U.K
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Liu H, Xie T, Wang J, Wang X, Han J, Huang Z, Jiang L, Nie Z. In situ analysis of metabolic changes under hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy via MALDI mass spectrometry imaging. Talanta 2024; 268:125306. [PMID: 37839325 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125306] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a leading cause of neurological disability and even more serious fetal or neonatal asphyxia death. As the therapeutic time window is limited and timely intervention could have a better prognosis, elucidating the mechanisms underlying HIE and developing novel therapeutic strategies is of great importance. In the present study, 1, 5-Diaminonaphthalene hydrochloride (1, 5-DANHCl) assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) was applied to the neonatal rat model of HIE to investigate metabolic changes during hypoxic-ischemic period. Seventy-three metabolites involved in various metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, nucleoside metabolism, lipid metabolism, oxidative stress and ionic homeostasis demonstrated significant changes. It is worth mentioning that we have detected neutral triglycerides (TGs) that are difficult to ionize and observed their accumulation in the ischemic region, which has been rarely reported in previous studies. The results not only help us discover biomarkers but also provide new insights into its mechanism for us to understand the pathological and physiological processes of the disease.
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- Huihui Liu
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China; Gannna Innovation and Translational Medicine Research Institute, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Ganzhou Key Laboratory of Neuroinflammation Research, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China; Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, 341000, China; Ganzhou Key Laboratory of Neuroinflammation Research, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Liang Q, Mondal P, Li Q, Maqbool T, Zhao C, Jiang D, Szulczewski GJ, Wijeratne GB. Nitro Indole Derivatives as Novel Dual-Polarity Matrices for MALDI Mass Spectrometry and Imaging with Broad Applications. Anal Chem 2024; 96:1668-1677. [PMID: 38226847 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04684] [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: 01/17/2024]
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A new matrix framework is presented in this study for the improved ionization efficiency of complex mixtures by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry/imaging. Five nitro indole (NI) derivatives [3-methyl-4-nitro-1H-indole (3,4-MNI), 3-methyl-6-nitro-1H-indole (3,6-MNI), 2,3-dimethyl-4-nitro-1H-indole (2,3,4-DMNI), 2,3-dimethyl-6-nitro-1H-indole (2,3,6-DMNI), and 4-nitro-1H-indole (4-NI)] were synthesized and shown to produce both positive and negative ions with a broad class of analytes as MALDI matrices. NI matrices were compared to several common matrices, such as 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHB), alpha-cyano-4-hydroxylcinnamic acid (CHCA), sinapinic acid (SA), 1,5-diaminonaphthelene (1,5-DAN), and 9-aminoacridine (9-AA), for the analysis of lipid, peptide, protein, glycan, and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) compounds. 3,4-MNI demonstrated the best performance among the NI matrices. This matrix resulted in reduced ion suppression and better detection sensitivity for complex mixtures, for example, egg lipids/milk proteins/PFOS in tap water, while 2,3,6-DMNI was the best matrix for blueberry tissue imaging. Several important aspects of this work are reported: (1) dual-polarity ion production with NI matrices and complex mixtures; (2) quantitative analysis of PFOS with a LOQ of 0.5 ppb in tap water and 0.05 ppb in MQ water (without solid phase extraction enrichment), with accuracy and precision within 5%; (3) MALDI imaging with 2,3,6-DMNI as a matrix for plant metabolite/lipid identification with ionization enhancement in the negative ion mode m/z 600-900 region; and (4) development of a thin film deposition under/above tissue method for MALDI imaging with a vacuum sublimation matrix on a high-vacuum MALDI instrument.
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- Qiaoli Liang
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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- Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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- Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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Moore JL, Charkoftaki G. A Guide to MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry for Tissues. J Proteome Res 2023; 22:3401-3417. [PMID: 37877579 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00167] [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] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Imaging mass spectrometry is a well-established technology that can easily and succinctly communicate the spatial localization of molecules within samples. This review communicates the recent advances in the field, with a specific focus on matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) applied on tissues. The general sample preparation strategies for different analyte classes are explored, including special considerations for sample types (fresh frozen or formalin-fixed,) strategies for various analytes (lipids, metabolites, proteins, peptides, and glycans) and how multimodal imaging strategies can leverage the strengths of each approach is mentioned. This work explores appropriate experimental design approaches and standardization of processes needed for successful studies, as well as the various data analysis platforms available to analyze data and their strengths. The review concludes with applications of imaging mass spectrometry in various fields, with a focus on medical research, and some examples from plant biology and microbe metabolism are mentioned, to illustrate the breadth and depth of MALDI IMS.
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- Jessica L Moore
- Department of Proteomics, Discovery Life Sciences, Huntsville, Alabama 35806, United States
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, United States
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Chung HH, Huang P, Chen CL, Lee C, Hsu CC. Next-generation pathology practices with mass spectrometry imaging. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2023; 42:2446-2465. [PMID: 35815718 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful technique that reveals the spatial distribution of various molecules in biological samples, and it is widely used in pathology-related research. In this review, we summarize common MSI techniques, including matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization and desorption electrospray ionization MSI, and their applications in pathological research, including disease diagnosis, microbiology, and drug discovery. We also describe the improvements of MSI, focusing on the accumulation of imaging data sets, expansion of chemical coverage, and identification of biological significant molecules, that have prompted the evolution of MSI to meet the requirements of pathology practices. Overall, this review details the applications and improvements of MSI techniques, demonstrating the potential of integrating MSI techniques into next-generation pathology practices.
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- Hsin-Hsiang Chung
- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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Daphnis T, Tomasetti B, Delmez V, Vanvarenberg K, Préat V, Thieffry C, Henriet P, Dupont-Gillain C, Delcorte A. Improvement of Lipid Detection in Mouse Brain and Human Uterine Tissue Sections Using In Situ Matrix Enhanced Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2023; 34:2259-2268. [PMID: 37712225 DOI: 10.1021/jasms.3c00195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The potential of mass spectrometry imaging, and especially ToF-SIMS 2D and 3D imaging, for submicrometer-scale, label-free molecular localization in biological tissues is undisputable. Nevertheless, sensitivity issues remain, especially when one wants to achieve the best lateral and vertical (nanometer-scale) resolution. In this study, the interest of in situ matrix transfer for tissue analysis with cluster ion beams (Bin+, Arn+) is explored in detail, using a series of six low molecular weight acidic (MALDI) matrices. After estimating the sensitivity enhancements for phosphatidylcholine (PC), an abundant lipid type present in almost any kind of cell membrane, the most promising matrices were softly transferred in situ on mouse brain and human uterine tissue samples using a 10 keV Ar3000+ cluster beam. Signal enhancements up to 1 order of magnitude for intact lipid signals were observed in both tissues under Bi5+ and Ar3000+ bombardment. The main findings of this study lie in the in-depth characterization of uterine tissue samples, the demonstration that the transferred matrices also improve signal efficiency in the negative ion polarity and that they perform as well when using Bin+ and Arn+ primary ions for analysis and imaging.
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- Thomas Daphnis
- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Mounier 73, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Mounier 73, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Institut De Duve, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Hippocrate 75, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Institut De Duve, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Hippocrate 75, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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Tomasetti B, Lauzin C, Delcorte A. Enhancing Ion Signals and Improving Matrix Selection in Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry with Microvolume Expansion Using Large Argon Clusters. Anal Chem 2023; 95:13620-13628. [PMID: 37610942 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c02404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The molecular environment has an important impact on the ionization mechanism in time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). In complex samples, desorption/ionization, and thus the detection of a molecular signal, can be hampered by molecular entanglement, ionization-suppressive neighbors, or even an unfavorable sample substrate. Here, a method called microvolume expansion is developed to overcome these negative effects. Large argon clusters are able to transfer biomolecules from a target to a collector in vacuum. In this study, argon gas cluster ion beams (Arn+-GCIB with n centered around 3000 or 5000) are used to expand a microvolume from the sample to a collector, which is a material ideally enhancing the ionization yield. The collector is then analyzed using a liquid metal ion gun. The signal amplification factor corresponding to the expansion of phosphatidylcholine (PC) lipid on collectors partially covered with acidic matrices was evaluated as an initial proof of concept. In one experiment, the PC expansion on a pattern of four drop-casted matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization matrices led to the selection of α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic (CHCA) as the optimal candidate for cationic PC detection. The ion signal is increased by at least three orders of magnitude when PC was expanded using 10 keV Ar3000+ and Ar5000+ on a sublimated layer of CHCA. Finally, the expansion of the gray matter of a mouse on different materials (Si, Au-coated Si, CHCA, and polyethylene) was achieved with varying degrees of success, demonstrating the potential of the method to further analyze complex and fragile biological assemblies.
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- Benjamin Tomasetti
- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Université catholique de Louvain, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Université catholique de Louvain, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences, Université catholique de Louvain, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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Specker JT, Prentice BM. Separation of Isobaric Lipids in Imaging Mass Spectrometry Using Gas-Phase Charge Inversion Ion/Ion Reactions. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2023; 34:1868-1878. [PMID: 37276072 PMCID: PMC10641901 DOI: 10.1021/jasms.3c00081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The diverse array of chemical compounds present in tissue samples results in many isobaric (i.e., same nominal mass) compounds in imaging mass spectrometry experiments. Adequate separation and differentiation of these compounds is necessary to ensure accurate analyte identification and avoid composite images comprising multiple compounds. High-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) measurements are able to resolve these compounds in some instances, but HRAM measurements are not always feasible depending on the instrument platform and the desired experimental time scale. Alternatively, tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) can be used to perform gas-phase transformations that improve molecular specificity. While conventional MS/MS methods employ collision induced dissociation (CID) to fragment compounds of interest and then analyze the product masses, gas-phase ion/ion reactions can be used to instead selectively react with desired classes of analytes. Herein, we have used gas-phase charge inversion ion/ion reactions to selectively resolve phosphatidylcholines (PCs) in isobaric lipid mixtures. A 1,4-phenylenedipropionic acid (PDPA) reagent dianion readily reacts with [M + H]+, [M + Na]+, and [M + K]+ ion types to produce demethylated product anions for each PC, [PC - CH3]-. These product anions are no longer isobaric and now differ in mass by 22 Da (protonated versus sodiated) and 16 Da (sodiated versus potassiated), respectively. This reaction has been used to differentiate isobaric lipids in the imaging mass spectrometry analysis of rat brain tissue.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
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Yousefi-Taemeh M, Duli E, Dabija LG, Lemaire M, Ifa DR. Sublimation application of 5-chloro-2-mercaptobenzothiazole matrix for matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging of mouse kidney. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2023; 37:e9594. [PMID: 37430447 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.9594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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RATIONALE Sublimation is a solvent-free technique used to apply a uniform matrix coating over a large sample plate, improving the matrix's purity and enhancing the analyte signal. Although the 5-chloro-2-mercaptobenzothiazole (CMBT) matrix was introduced years ago, there are no reports of its application via sublimation. We investigated the experimental parameters that are optimal for CMBT matrix sublimation on mouse kidney samples. We also evaluated the stability of the sublimed CMBT matrix under a vacuum environment. Using kidney samples prepared with a sublimated CMBT matrix, we conducted matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) analysis of specific phospholipids (phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylglycerol in the positive ion mode and phosphatidylinositol in the negative ion mode). We also explored various spatial resolutions (50, 20, and 10 μm) and performed sequential MALDI-hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. METHODS The CMBT matrix was applied to kidney samples using a sublimation apparatus connected to a vacuum pump to achieve a pressure of 0.05 Torr. The matrix was then subjected to different temperatures and sublimation times to determine the optimal conditions for matrix application. Subsequently, a Q-Exactive mass spectrometer equipped with a Spectroglyph MALDI ion source was employed for MALDI-MSI experiments. Standard protocols were followed for H&E staining after MALDI analysis. RESULTS A matrix thickness of 0.15 mg/cm2 yielded high-quality images. The sublimated matrix exhibited minimal loss after approximately 20 h of exposure to a vacuum of 7 Torr, indicating its stability under these conditions. Ion images were successfully obtained at spatial resolutions of 50, 20, and 10 μm. Furthermore, orthogonal histological information was obtained through sequential MALDI-H&E staining. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate that samples prepared for MALDI-MSI using sublimation to apply the CMBT matrix yield high-quality mass spectrometric images of mouse kidney sections. We also provide data for the impact of various experimental parameters on image quality (e.g., temperature, time, matrix thickness, and spatial resolution).
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- Program in Cell Biology, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Program in Cell Biology, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Zhang H, Liu Y, Fields L, Shi X, Huang P, Lu H, Schneider AJ, Tang X, Puglielli L, Welham NV, Li L. Single-cell lipidomics enabled by dual-polarity ionization and ion mobility-mass spectrometry imaging. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5185. [PMID: 37626051 PMCID: PMC10457347 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40512-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Single-cell (SC) analysis provides unique insight into individual cell dynamics and cell-to-cell heterogeneity. Here, we utilize trapped ion mobility separation coupled with dual-polarity ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) to enable high-throughput in situ profiling of the SC lipidome. Multimodal SC imaging, in which dual-polarity-mode MSI is used to perform serial data acquisition runs on individual cells, significantly enhanced SC lipidome coverage. High-spatial resolution SC-MSI identifies both inter- and intracellular lipid heterogeneity; this heterogeneity is further explicated by Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection and machine learning-driven classifications. We characterize SC lipidome alteration in response to stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 inhibition and, additionally, identify cell-layer specific lipid distribution patterns in mouse cerebellar cortex. This integrated multimodal SC-MSI technology enables high-resolution spatial mapping of intercellular and cell-to-cell lipidome heterogeneity, SC lipidome remodeling induced by pharmacological intervention, and region-specific lipid diversity within tissue.
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- Hua Zhang
- School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
- Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, USA.
- Lachman Institute for Pharmaceutical Development, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 53705, USA.
- Wisconsin Center for NanoBioSystems, School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 53705, USA.
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Gameiro-Ros I, Noble L, Tong M, Yalcin EB, de la Monte SM. Tissue Microarray Lipidomic Imaging Mass Spectrometry Method: Application to the Study of Alcohol-Related White Matter Neurodegeneration. APPLIED BIOSCIENCES 2023; 2:173-193. [PMID: 38384722 PMCID: PMC10880182 DOI: 10.3390/applbiosci2020013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Central nervous system (CNS) white matter pathologies accompany many diseases across the lifespan, yet their biochemical bases, mechanisms, and consequences have remained poorly understood due to the complexity of myelin lipid-based research. However, recent advances in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-imaging mass spectrometry (MALDI-IMS) have minimized or eliminated many technical challenges that previously limited progress in CNS disease-based lipidomic research. MALDI-IMS can be used for lipid identification, semi-quantification, and the refined interpretation of histopathology. The present work illustrates the use of tissue micro-arrays (TMAs) for MALDI-IMS analysis of frontal lobe white matter biochemical lipidomic pathology in an experimental rat model of chronic ethanol feeding. The use of TMAs combines workload efficiency with the robustness and uniformity of data acquisition. The methods described for generating TMAs enable simultaneous comparisons of lipid profiles across multiple samples under identical conditions. With the methods described, we demonstrate significant reductions in phosphatidylinositol and increases in phosphatidylcholine in the frontal white matter of chronic ethanol-fed rats. Together with the use of a novel rapid peak alignment protocol, this approach facilitates reliable inter- and intra-group comparisons of MALDI-IMS data from experimental models and could be extended to human disease states, including using archival specimens.
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- Isabel Gameiro-Ros
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA
- Department of Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA
- Departments of Neurology & Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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Shanmugaraj N, Rutten T, Svatoš A, Schnurbusch T, Mock HP. Fast and Reproducible Matrix Deposition for MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging with Improved Glass Sublimation Setup. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2023; 34:513-517. [PMID: 36735868 DOI: 10.1021/jasms.2c00301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Sublimation is one of the preferred methods of choice for matrix deposition in high spatial resolution MALDI mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) experiments. However, reproducibility and time are the major concerns for this setup. Here we present a lab-made glass sublimator with significant improvements in fine control of the vacuum with real-time monitoring and a rapid sublimation process of only 22 min. This method yielded reproducible homogeneous matrix crystals of <1 μm on the sample surface. MALDI-MSI was performed in tissue sections of barley inflorescence meristems at 15 μm spatial resolution, thus demonstrating its efficiency. Overall, we believe these simple yet effective new modifications can be easily adapted to the standard glass sublimation devices to achieve highly reproducible matrix deposition for high spatial resolution MALDI-MSI.
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- Nandhakumar Shanmugaraj
- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Corrensstraße 3, OT Gatersleben, 06466, Seeland, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Corrensstraße 3, OT Gatersleben, 06466, Seeland, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Hans-Knöll-Straße 8, 07745, Jena, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Corrensstraße 3, OT Gatersleben, 06466, Seeland, Germany
- Institute of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences III, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Universitätsplatz 10, 06108 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK), Corrensstraße 3, OT Gatersleben, 06466, Seeland, Germany
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Zhou Q, Rizzo S, Oetjen J, Fülöp A, Rittner M, Gillandt H, Hopf C. A Caged In-Source Laser-Cleavable MALDI Matrix with High Vacuum Stability for Extended MALDI-MS Imaging. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217047. [PMID: 36757677 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217047] [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: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Insufficient vacuum stability of matrix chemicals is a major limitation in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) of large tissue sample cohorts. Here, we designed and synthesized the photo-cleavable caged molecule 4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl-2,5-dihydroxyacetophenone (DMNB-2,5-DHAP) and employed it for lipid MALDI-MSI of mouse brain tissue sections. DMNB-2,5-DHAP is vacuum-stable in a high vacuum MALDI ion source for at least 72 h. Investigation of the uncaging process suggested that the built-in laser (355 nm) in the MALDI ion source promoted the in situ generation of 2,5-DHAP. A caging group is used for the first time in designing a MALDI matrix that is vacuum-stable, uncaged upon laser irradiation during the measurement process, and that boosts lipid ion intensity with MALDI-2 laser-induced postionization.
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- Qiuqin Zhou
- Center for Mass Spectrometry and Optical Spectroscopy (CeMOS), Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Paul-Wittsack-Str. 10, 68163, Mannheim, Germany
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- Sirius Fine Chemicals SiChem GmbH, Fahrenheitstr. 1, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Bruker Daltonics GmbH & Co. KG, Fahrenheitstr. 4, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Center for Mass Spectrometry and Optical Spectroscopy (CeMOS), Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Paul-Wittsack-Str. 10, 68163, Mannheim, Germany
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- Sirius Fine Chemicals SiChem GmbH, Fahrenheitstr. 1, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Sirius Fine Chemicals SiChem GmbH, Fahrenheitstr. 1, 28359, Bremen, Germany
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- Center for Mass Spectrometry and Optical Spectroscopy (CeMOS), Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Paul-Wittsack-Str. 10, 68163, Mannheim, Germany.,Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 672, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.,Mannheim Center for Translational Neuroscience (MCTN), Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Ludolf-Krehl-Straße 13-17, 68167, Mannheim, Germany
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Khamidova N, Pergande MR, Pathmasiri KC, Khan R, Mohr JT, Cologna SM. DBDA matrix increases ion abundance of fatty acids and sulfatides in MALDI-TOF and mass spectrometry imaging studies. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.01.13.524013. [PMID: 36711800 PMCID: PMC9882223 DOI: 10.1101/2023.01.13.524013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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MALDI-TOF MS is a powerful tool to analyze biomolecules owing to its soft ionization nature and generally results in simple spectra of singly charged ions. Moreover, implementation of the technology in imaging mode provides a means to spatially map analytes in situ. Recently, a new matrix, DBDA (N1,N4-dibenzylidenebenzene-1,4-diamine) was reported to facilitate the ionization of free fatty acids in the negative ion mode. Building on this finding, we sought to implement DBDA for MALDI mass spectrometry imaging studies in brain tissue and successfully map oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid using mouse brain sections. Moreover, we hypothesized that DBDA would provide superior ionization for sulfatides, a class of sulfolipids, with multiple biological functions. Herein we also demonstrate that DBDA is ideal for MALDI mass spectrometry imaging of fatty acids and sulfatides in brain tissue sections. Additionally, we show enhanced ionization of sulfatides using DBDA compared to three different traditionally used MALDI matrices. Together these results provide new opportunities for studies to measure sulfatides by MALDI-TOF MS including in imaging modes.
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Russo C, Clench MR. Spatially Resolved Quantitation of Drug in Skin Equivalents Using Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI). Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2688:27-40. [PMID: 37410281 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3319-9_3] [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] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has seen a growing interest as a leading technique in the pharmaceutical industry for mapping label-free exogenous and endogenous species in biological tissues. However, the use of MALDI-MSI to perform spatially resolved absolute quantitation of species directly in tissues is still challenging, and robust quantitative mass spectrometry imaging (QMSI) methods need to be developed. In this study, we describe the microspotting technique for analytical and internal standard deposition, matrix sublimation, powerful QMSI software, and mass spectrometry imaging setup to obtain absolute quantitation of drug distribution in 3D skin models.
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- Cristina Russo
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
- Department of Natural Sciences, Middlesex University, London, UK.
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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Liu H, Pan Y, Xiong C, Han J, Wang X, Chen J, Nie Z. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) for in situ analysis of endogenous small molecules in biological samples. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Li H, Li Z. The Exploration of Microbial Natural Products and Metabolic Interaction Guided by Mass Spectrometry Imaging. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:707. [PMID: 36421108 PMCID: PMC9687252 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9110707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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As an impressive mass spectrometry technology, mass spectrometric imaging (MSI) can provide mass spectra data and spatial distribution of analytes simultaneously. MSI has been widely used in diverse fields such as clinical diagnosis, the pharmaceutical industry and environmental study due to its accuracy, high resolution and developing reproducibility. Natural products (NPs) have been a critical source of leading drugs; almost half of marketed drugs are derived from NPs or their derivatives. The continuous search for bioactive NPs from microorganisms or microbiomes has always been attractive. MSI allows us to analyze and characterize NPs directly in monocultured microorganisms or a microbial community. In this review, we briefly introduce current mainstream ionization technologies for microbial samples and the key issue of sample preparation, and then summarize some applications of MSI in the exploration of microbial NPs and metabolic interaction, especially NPs from marine microbes. Additionally, remaining challenges and future prospects are discussed.
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Enterococci enhance Clostridioides difficile pathogenesis. Nature 2022; 611:780-786. [PMID: 36385534 PMCID: PMC9691601 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05438-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Enteric pathogens are exposed to a dynamic polymicrobial environment in the gastrointestinal tract1. This microbial community has been shown to be important during infection, but there are few examples illustrating how microbial interactions can influence the virulence of invading pathogens2. Here we show that expansion of a group of antibiotic-resistant, opportunistic pathogens in the gut-the enterococci-enhances the fitness and pathogenesis of Clostridioides difficile. Through a parallel process of nutrient restriction and cross-feeding, enterococci shape the metabolic environment in the gut and reprogramme C. difficile metabolism. Enterococci provide fermentable amino acids, including leucine and ornithine, which increase C. difficile fitness in the antibiotic-perturbed gut. Parallel depletion of arginine by enterococci through arginine catabolism provides a metabolic cue for C. difficile that facilitates increased virulence. We find evidence of microbial interaction between these two pathogenic organisms in multiple mouse models of infection and patients infected with C. difficile. These findings provide mechanistic insights into the role of pathogenic microbiota in the susceptibility to and the severity of C. difficile infection.
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Baquer G, Sementé L, Mahamdi T, Correig X, Ràfols P, García-Altares M. What are we imaging? Software tools and experimental strategies for annotation and identification of small molecules in mass spectrometry imaging. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2022:e21794. [PMID: 35822576 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has become a widespread analytical technique to perform nonlabeled spatial molecular identification. The Achilles' heel of MSI is the annotation and identification of molecular species due to intrinsic limitations of the technique (lack of chromatographic separation and the difficulty to apply tandem MS). Successful strategies to perform annotation and identification combine extra analytical steps, like using orthogonal analytical techniques to identify compounds; with algorithms that integrate the spectral and spatial information. In this review, we discuss different experimental strategies and bioinformatics tools to annotate and identify compounds in MSI experiments. We target strategies and tools for small molecule applications, such as lipidomics and metabolomics. First, we explain how sample preparation and the acquisition process influences annotation and identification, from sample preservation to the use of orthogonal techniques. Then, we review twelve software tools for annotation and identification in MSI. Finally, we offer perspectives on two current needs of the MSI community: the adaptation of guidelines for communicating confidence levels in identifications; and the creation of a standard format to store and exchange annotations and identifications in MSI.
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- Gerard Baquer
- Department of Electronic Engineering, University Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), Madrid, Spain
- Institut D'Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), Madrid, Spain
- Institut D'Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, University Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
- Spanish Biomedical Research Center in Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Disorders (CIBERDEM), Madrid, Spain
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The Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein (CETP) raises Cholesterol Levels in the Brain. J Lipid Res 2022; 63:100260. [PMID: 35921880 PMCID: PMC9464954 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlr.2022.100260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) is a lipid transfer protein responsible for the exchange of cholesteryl esters and triglycerides between lipoproteins. Decreased CETP activity is associated with longevity, cardiovascular health, and maintenance of good cognitive performance. Interestingly, mice lack the CETP-encoding gene and have very low levels of LDL particles compared with humans. Currently, the molecular mechanisms induced because of CETP activity are not clear. To understand how CETP activity affects the brain, we utilized CETP transgenic (CETPtg) mice that show elevated LDL levels upon induction of CETP expression through a high-cholesterol diet. CETPtg mice on a high-cholesterol diet showed up to 22% higher cholesterol levels in the brain. Using a microarray on mostly astrocyte-derived mRNA, we found that this cholesterol increase is likely not because of elevated de novo synthesis of cholesterol. However, cholesterol efflux is decreased in CETPtg mice along with an upregulation of the complement factor C1Q, which plays a role in neuronal cholesterol clearance. Our data suggest that CETP activity affects brain health through modulating cholesterol distribution and clearance. Therefore, we propose that CETPtg mice constitute a valuable research tool to investigate the impact of cholesterol metabolism on brain function.
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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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Meng L, Han J, Chen J, Wang X, Huang X, Liu H, Nie Z. Development of an Automatic Ultrasonic Matrix Sprayer for Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging. Anal Chem 2022; 94:6457-6462. [PMID: 35438954 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) has emerged as a powerful tool for studying the spatial distribution of various types of molecules. Matrix deposition is a critical step for obtaining high-quality imaging data. An automatic device named SoniCoat was fabricated based on an ultrasonic nozzle driven by a pizeoelectric ceramic for matrix coating in the present study. Compared with the minihumidifier developed previously by our group for matrix deposition, SoniCoat realized automation, and the ultrasonic nozzle of this device is easy to clean and less likely to get clogged, indicating a longer life. Compared with commercial and homemade instruments such as the TM-Sprayer and electrospray matrix coating device, our newly developed device achieved a good nebulization effect without the need for high-pressure gas flow and high voltage. Matrix deposition by SoniCoat generated more homogeneous matrix crystals with diameters of about 10 μm and reduced the occurrence of molecular diffusion to a greater extent, compared with the results by TM-Sprayer. Repeatable high-spatial-resolution MS imaging data were obtained with the help of SoniCoat. Furthermore, the newly developed device can also be successfully applied for in situ derivatization.
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- Lingwei Meng
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Good CJ, Neumann EK, Butrico CE, Cassat JE, Caprioli RM, Spraggins JM. High Spatial Resolution MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry of Fresh-Frozen Bone. Anal Chem 2022; 94:3165-3172. [PMID: 35138834 PMCID: PMC9741954 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c04604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bone and bone marrow are vital to mammalian structure, movement, and immunity. These tissues are also commonly subjected to molecular alterations giving rise to debilitating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and osteomyelitis. Technologies such as matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) facilitate the discovery of spatially resolved chemical information in biological tissue samples to help elucidate the complex molecular processes underlying pathology. Traditionally, preparation of osseous tissue for MALDI IMS has been difficult due to its mineralized composition and heterogeneous morphology, and compensation for these challenges with decalcification and fixation protocols can remove or delocalize molecular species. Here, sample preparation methods were advanced to enable multimodal MALDI IMS of undecalcified, fresh-frozen murine femurs, allowing the distribution of endogenous lipids to be linked to tissue structures and cell types. Adhesive-bound bone sections were mounted onto conductive glass slides with microscopy-compatible glue and freeze-dried to minimize artificial bone marrow damage. High spatial resolution (10 μm) MALDI IMS was employed to characterize lipid distributions, and use of complementary microscopy modalities aided tissue and cell assignments. For example, various phosphatidylcholines localize to the bone marrow, adipose tissue, marrow adipose tissue, and muscle. Further, sphingomyelin(42:1) was abundant in megakaryocytes, whereas sphingomyelin(42:2) was diminished in this cell type. These data reflect the vast molecular and cellular heterogeneity indicative of the bone marrow and the soft tissue surrounding the femur. Multimodal MALDI IMS has the potential to advance bone-related biomedical research by offering deep molecular coverage with spatial relevance in a preserved native bone microenvironment.
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- Christopher J Good
- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, 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 37235, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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Martín‐Saiz L, Guerrero‐Mauvecin J, Martín‐Sanchez D, Fresnedo O, Gómez MJ, Carrasco S, Cannata‐Ortiz P, Ortiz A, Fernandez JA, Sanz AB. Ferrostatin‐1 modulates dysregulated kidney lipids in acute kidney injury. J Pathol 2022; 257:285-299. [DOI: 10.1002/path.5882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Lucía Martín‐Saiz
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Leioa Spain
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- Laboratory of Experimental Nephrology. Research Institute‐Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Madrid Spain
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- Laboratory of Experimental Nephrology. Research Institute‐Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Madrid Spain
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Leioa Spain
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- Bioinformatics Unit, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), Madrid Spain
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- Laboratory of Experimental Nephrology. Research Institute‐Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Madrid Spain
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- Department of Pathology Research Institute ‐ Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Madrid Spain
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- Laboratory of Experimental Nephrology. Research Institute‐Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Madrid Spain
- REDINREN Madrid Spain
- Department of Medicine Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Madrid 28049 Spain
- IRSIN Madrid Spain
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) Leioa Spain
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- Laboratory of Experimental Nephrology. Research Institute‐Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Madrid Spain
- REDINREN Madrid Spain
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Noun M, Akoumeh R, Abbas I. Cell and Tissue Imaging by TOF-SIMS and MALDI-TOF: An Overview for Biological and Pharmaceutical Analysis. MICROSCOPY AND MICROANALYSIS : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF MICROSCOPY SOCIETY OF AMERICA, MICROBEAM ANALYSIS SOCIETY, MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 2022; 28:1-26. [PMID: 34809729 DOI: 10.1017/s1431927621013593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The potential of mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has been demonstrated in cell and tissue research since 1970. MSI can reveal the spatial distribution of a wide range of atomic and molecular ions detected from biological sample surfaces, it is a powerful and valuable technique used to monitor and detect diverse chemical and biological compounds, such as drugs, lipids, proteins, and DNA. MSI techniques, notably matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS), witnessed a dramatic upsurge in studying and investigating biological samples especially, cells and tissue sections. This advancement is attributed to the submicron lateral resolution, the high sensitivity, the good precision, and the accurate chemical specificity, which make these techniques suitable for decoding and understanding complex mechanisms of certain diseases, as well as monitoring the spatial distribution of specific elements, and compounds. While the application of both techniques for the analysis of cells and tissues is thoroughly discussed, a briefing of MALDI-TOF and TOF-SIMS basis and the adequate sampling before analysis are briefly covered. The importance of MALDI-TOF and TOF-SIMS as diagnostic tools and robust analytical techniques in the medicinal, pharmaceutical, and toxicology fields is highlighted through representative published studies.
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- Manale Noun
- Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission - NCSR, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission - NCSR, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission - NCSR, Beirut, Lebanon
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Dutta T, Steklý T, Kučera L, Lemr K. Dual-polarity MALDI mass spectrometry and imaging of oil binders and fatty acids in artworks using cyanographene as a single matrix. Talanta 2022; 242:123291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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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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Prentice BM. Gas-Phase Ion-Ion Reactions for Lipid Identification in Biological Tissue Sections. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2437:3-19. [PMID: 34902137 PMCID: PMC9148664 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2030-4_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The unambiguous identification of isobaric (i.e., same nominal mass) and isomeric (i.e., same exact mass) lipids remains a challenging yet vital aspect of imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) workflows. This chapter presents a methodology for the preparation of biological tissue samples and the use of a hybrid mass spectrometer to perform gas-phase charge inversion ion/ion reactions for improved lipid identification. This gas-phase ion/ion reaction method provides lipid structural information beyond what can be obtained via conventional tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) experiments. While this procedure is described here for the identification of phosphatidylcholine (PC) analyte cations using 1,4-phenylenedipropionic acid reagent dianions, it can readily be generalized to perform a diverse array of ion/ion reaction chemistries.
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- Boone M. Prentice
- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611,Address correspondence to: Dr. Boone M. Prentice, 214 Leigh Hall, Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-7320, Phone: (352) 392-0556, Fax: (352) 392-4651,
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Helicobacter pylori colonization of the stomach is a strong risk factor for the development of stomach cancer and peptic ulcer disease. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that H. pylori infection triggers alterations in gastric lipid composition. Mongolian gerbils were experimentally infected with H. pylori for 3 months. Conventional histologic staining revealed mucosal inflammation in stomachs from the H. pylori-infected animals but not in stomachs from uninfected control animals. Atrophic gastritis (a premalignant condition characterized by loss of corpus-specific parietal and chief cells), gastric mucosal hyperplasia, dysplasia, and/or gastric cancer were detected in stomachs from several infected animals. We then used imaging mass spectrometry to analyze the relative abundance and spatial distribution of gastric lipids. We detected ions corresponding to 36 distinct lipids that were differentially abundant when comparing gastric tissues from H. pylori-infected animals with tissues from uninfected animals. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis of lipid extracts from homogenized gastric tissues provided additional supportive evidence for the identification of several differentially abundant lipids. Sixteen of the differentially abundant lipids were localized mainly to the gastric corpus in stomachs from uninfected animals and were markedly reduced in abundance in stomachs from H. pylori-infected animals with severe disease (atrophic gastritis and dysplasia or gastric cancer). These findings indicate that H. pylori infection can lead to alterations in gastric lipid composition and constitute a new approach for identifying biomarkers of gastric atrophy and premalignant changes. IMPORTANCE H. pylori colonization of the stomach triggers a cascade of gastric alterations that can potentially culminate in stomach cancer. The molecular alterations that occur in gastric tissue prior to development of stomach cancer are not well understood. We demonstrate here that H. pylori-induced premalignant changes in the stomach are accompanied by extensive alterations in gastric lipid composition. These alterations are predicted to have important functional consequences relevant to H. pylori-host interactions and the pathogenesis of gastric cancer.
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Pathmasiri KC, Nguyen TTA, Khamidova N, Cologna SM. Mass spectrometry-based lipid analysis and imaging. CURRENT TOPICS IN MEMBRANES 2021; 88:315-357. [PMID: 34862030 DOI: 10.1016/bs.ctm.2021.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful tool for in situ mapping of analytes across a sample. With growing interest in lipid biochemistry, the ability to perform such mapping without antibodies has opened many opportunities for MSI and lipid analysis. Herein, we discuss the basics of MSI with particular emphasis on MALDI mass spectrometry and lipid analysis. A discussion of critical advancements as well as protocol details are provided to the reader. In addition, strategies for improving the detection of lipids, as well as applications in biomedical research, are presented.
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- Koralege C Pathmasiri
- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States; Laboratory of Integrated Neuroscience, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.
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Ouyang D, Zheng Q, Huang H, Cai Z, Lin Z. Covalent Organic Framework Nanofilm-Based Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry for 5-Fluorouracil Analysis and Tissue Imaging. Anal Chem 2021; 93:15573-15578. [PMID: 34784186 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c01743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Although matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS) has become a ubiquitous and effective tool for macromolecules, direct analysis of small molecules by MALDI-MS using conventional organic matrices poses a challenge. Herein, a large-area, uniform, and stable covalent organic framework (COF) nanofilm prepared directly on indium-tin oxide (ITO) glass was first introduced as a substrate for LDI-MS, which showed enhanced sensitivity, no background interference, and high reproducibility in the analysis of diverse small molecules. Taking into account all these merits, an attractive approach of COF nanofilm-based LDI-MS was developed to quantitatively evaluate the pharmacokinetics of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in mouse plasma. A good linear relationship (10-20,000 ng/mL) and a low limit of detection (LOD) for 5-FU (∼100 pg/mL) were achieved. In view of the fact that the COF nanofilm was uniform and without the requirement of additional matrix spraying, it was further extended for LDI-MS imaging (LDI-MSI) to visualize the spatial distribution of 5-FU in mouse liver at different interval times after intravenous and intragastric administrations. The results indicated that the decay of 5-FU in mouse liver obtained with the COF nanofilm-based LDI-MSI was consistent with the tendency of 5-FU pharmacokinetics. This work not only offers an alternative solution for LDI-MS/MSI analysis of small molecules but also extends the application fields of COF nanofilm in MS research.
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- Dan Ouyang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, 224 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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Moshkunov K, Tomasetti B, Daphnis T, Delmez V, Vanvarenberg K, Préat V, Lorenz M, Quanico J, Baggerman G, Lemiere F, Dupont C, Delcorte A. Improvement of biomolecular analysis in thin films using in situ matrix enhanced secondary ion mass spectrometry. Analyst 2021; 146:6506-6519. [PMID: 34570146 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00727k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Sensitivity to molecular ions remains a limiting factor for high resolution imaging mass spectrometry of organic and biological materials. Here, we investigate a variant of matrix-enhanced secondary ion mass spectrometry in which the transfer of matrix molecules to the analyte sample is carried out in situ (in situ ME-SIMS). This approach is therefore compatible with both 2D and 3D imaging by SIMS. In this exploratory study, nanoscale matrix layers were sputter-transferred inside our time-of-flight (ToF)-SIMS to a series of thin films of biomolecules (proteins, sugars, lipids) adsorbed on silicon, and the resulting layers were analyzed and depth-profiled. For this purpose, matrix molecules were desorbed from a coated target (obtained by drop-casting or sublimation) using 10 keV Ar3000+ ion beam sputtering, followed by redeposition on a collector carrying the sample to be analyzed. After evaluating the quality of the transfer of six different matrices on bare Si collectors, α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA) was selected for further experiments. The mass spectra and depth profiles obtained from the organic layer prior to and after the sputter-transfer of CHCA were compared, along with those obtained from regular ME-SIMS samples (dried droplets) and, finally, with MALDI data for the same matrix-analyte combinations. Signal amplification factors were calculated by dividing the integrated molecular intensities obtained with or without matrix transfer. While the amplification factors are between 0.5 and 2 for molecules already detected with high intensities in SIMS, such as cholesterol or human angiotensin, other compounds show very large integrated signal amplification, even above two orders of magnitude. This is the case for D-glucose and cardiolipin, for which the molecular ion intensity is low (or very low) under normal SIMS analysis conditions. For such low ionization probability compounds, the beneficial effect of the matrix is unquestionable. Test experiments on mouse brain tissue sections also indicate signal enhancement with the matrix, especially for high mass lipid ions.
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- Konstantin Moshkunov
- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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- Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Mounier 73, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
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- Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Avenue Mounier 73, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium
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- National Physical Laboratory, Hampton Road, Teddington TW11 0LW, UK.,Present address: PerkinElmer Inc., 6-501 Rowntree Dairy Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8H1, Canada
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- Centre for Proteomics (CFP), University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Centre for Proteomics (CFP), University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B2020 Antwerp, Belgium.,Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Boeretang 200, B-2400 Mol, Belgium
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- Centre for Proteomics (CFP), University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B2020 Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanoscience, Université catholique de Louvain, 1 Place Louis Pasteur, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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Lee PY, Yeoh Y, Omar N, Pung YF, Lim LC, Low TY. Molecular tissue profiling by MALDI imaging: recent progress and applications in cancer research. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 2021; 58:513-529. [PMID: 34615421 DOI: 10.1080/10408363.2021.1942781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) imaging is an emergent technology that has been increasingly adopted in cancer research. MALDI imaging is capable of providing global molecular mapping of the abundance and spatial information of biomolecules directly in the tissues without labeling. It enables the characterization of a wide spectrum of analytes, including proteins, peptides, glycans, lipids, drugs, and metabolites and is well suited for both discovery and targeted analysis. An advantage of MALDI imaging is that it maintains tissue integrity, which allows correlation with histological features. It has proven to be a valuable tool for probing tumor heterogeneity and has been increasingly applied to interrogate molecular events associated with cancer. It provides unique insights into both the molecular content and spatial details that are not accessible by other techniques, and it has allowed considerable progress in the field of cancer research. In this review, we first provide an overview of the MALDI imaging workflow and approach. We then highlight some useful applications in various niches of cancer research, followed by a discussion of the challenges, recent developments and future prospect of this technique in the field.
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- Pey Yee Lee
- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Biomedical Science, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Matrix-Free High-Resolution Atmospheric-Pressure SALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Biological Samples Using Nanostructured DIUTHAME Membranes. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11090624. [PMID: 34564440 PMCID: PMC8468348 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11090624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Applications of mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), especially matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) in the life sciences are becoming increasingly focused on single cell analysis. With the latest instrumental developments, pixel sizes in the micrometer range can be obtained, leading to challenges in matrix application, where imperfections or inhomogeneities in the matrix layer can lead to misinterpretation of MS images. Thereby, the application of premanufactured, homogeneous ionization-assisting devices is a promising approach. Tissue sections were investigated using a matrix-free imaging technique (Desorption Ionization Using Through-Hole Alumina Membrane, DIUTHAME) based on premanufactured nanostructured membranes to be deposited on top of a tissue section, in comparison to the spray-coating of an organic matrix in a MALDI MSI approach. Atmospheric pressure MALDI MSI ion sources were coupled to orbital trapping mass spectrometers. MS signals obtained by the different ionization techniques were annotated using accurate-mass-based database research. Compared to MALDI MSI, DIUTHAME MS images captivated with higher signal homogeneities, higher contrast and reduced background signals, while signal intensities were reduced by about one order of magnitude, independent of analyte class. DIUTHAME membranes, being applicable only on tissue sections thicker than 50 µm, were successfully used for mammal, insect and plant tissue with a high lateral resolution down to 5 µm.
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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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Müller WH, De Pauw E, Far J, Malherbe C, Eppe G. Imaging lipids in biological samples with surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry: A concise review of the last decade. Prog Lipid Res 2021; 83:101114. [PMID: 34217733 DOI: 10.1016/j.plipres.2021.101114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Knowing the spatial location of the lipid species present in biological samples is of paramount importance for the elucidation of pathological and physiological processes. In this context, mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) has emerged as a powerful technology allowing the visualization of the spatial distributions of biomolecules, including lipids, in complex biological samples. Among the different ionization methods available, the emerging surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization (SALDI) MSI offers unique capabilities for the study of lipids. This review describes the specific advantages of SALDI-MSI for lipid analysis, including the ability to perform analyses in both ionization modes with the same nanosubstrate, the detection of lipids characterized by low ionization efficiency in MALDI-MS, and the possibilities of surface modification to improve the detection of lipids. The complementarity of SALDI and MALDI-MSI is also discussed. Finally, this review presents data processing strategies applied in SALDI-MSI of lipids, as well as examples of applications of SALDI-MSI in biomedical lipidomics.
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- Wendy H Müller
- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys RU, Department of Chemistry, University of Liège, Allée du Six Août, 11 - Quartier Agora, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys RU, Department of Chemistry, University of Liège, Allée du Six Août, 11 - Quartier Agora, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys RU, Department of Chemistry, University of Liège, Allée du Six Août, 11 - Quartier Agora, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys RU, Department of Chemistry, University of Liège, Allée du Six Août, 11 - Quartier Agora, 4000 Liège, Belgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys RU, Department of Chemistry, University of Liège, Allée du Six Août, 11 - Quartier Agora, 4000 Liège, Belgium.
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Abreu CA, Teixeira-Pinheiro LC, Lani-Louzada R, da Silva-Junior AJ, Vasques JF, Gubert F, Nascimento-Dos-Santos G, Mohana-Borges R, Matos EDS, Pimentel-Coelho PM, Santiago MF, Mendez-Otero R. GD3 synthase deletion alters retinal structure and impairs visual function in mice. J Neurochem 2021; 158:694-709. [PMID: 34081777 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Gangliosides are glycosphingolipids abundantly expressed in the vertebrate nervous system, and are classified into a-, b-, or c-series according to the number of sialic acid residues. The enzyme GD3 synthase converts GM3 (an a-series ganglioside) into GD3, a b-series ganglioside highly expressed in the developing and adult retina. The present study evaluated the visual system of GD3 synthase knockout mice (GD3s-/- ), morphologically and functionally. The absence of b- series gangliosides in the retinas of knockout animals was confirmed by mass spectrometry imaging, which also indicated an accumulation of a-series gangliosides, such as GM3. Retinal ganglion cell (RGC) density was significantly reduced in GD3s-/- mice, with a similar reduction in the number of axons in the optic nerve. Knockout animals also showed a 15% reduction in the number of photoreceptor nuclei, but no difference in the bipolar cells. The area occupied by GFAP-positive glial cells was smaller in GD3s-/- retinas, but the number of microglial cells/macrophages did not change. In addition to the morphological alterations, a 30% reduction in light responsiveness was detected through quantification of pS6-expressing RGC, an indicator of neural activity. Furthermore, electroretinography (ERG) indicated a significant reduction in RGC and photoreceptor electrical activity in GD3s-/- mice, as indicated by scotopic ERG and pattern ERG (PERG) amplitudes. Finally, evaluation of the optomotor response demonstrated that GD3s-/- mice have reduced visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. These results suggest that b-series gangliosides play a critical role in regulating the structure and function of the mouse visual system.
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- Carla Andreia Abreu
- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Medicina Regenerativa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Medicina Regenerativa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Medicina Regenerativa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Medicina Regenerativa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Medicina Regenerativa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Medicina Regenerativa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Medicina Regenerativa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.,Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia em Medicina Regenerativa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Ullman JC, Arguello A, Getz JA, Bhalla A, Mahon CS, Wang J, Giese T, Bedard C, Kim DJ, Blumenfeld JR, Liang N, Ravi R, Nugent AA, Davis SS, Ha C, Duque J, Tran HL, Wells RC, Lianoglou S, Daryani VM, Kwan W, Solanoy H, Nguyen H, Earr T, Dugas JC, Tuck MD, Harvey JL, Reyzer ML, Caprioli RM, Hall S, Poda S, Sanchez PE, Dennis MS, Gunasekaran K, Srivastava A, Sandmann T, Henne KR, Thorne RG, Di Paolo G, Astarita G, Diaz D, Silverman AP, Watts RJ, Sweeney ZK, Kariolis MS, Henry AG. Brain delivery and activity of a lysosomal enzyme using a blood-brain barrier transport vehicle in mice. Sci Transl Med 2021; 12:12/545/eaay1163. [PMID: 32461331 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aay1163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Most lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) involve progressive central nervous system (CNS) impairment, resulting from deficiency of a lysosomal enzyme. Treatment of neuronopathic LSDs remains a considerable challenge, as approved intravenously administered enzyme therapies are ineffective in modifying CNS disease because they do not effectively cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). We describe a therapeutic platform for increasing the brain exposure of enzyme replacement therapies. The enzyme transport vehicle (ETV) is a lysosomal enzyme fused to an Fc domain that has been engineered to bind to the transferrin receptor, which facilitates receptor-mediated transcytosis across the BBB. We demonstrate that ETV fusions containing iduronate 2-sulfatase (ETV:IDS), the lysosomal enzyme deficient in mucopolysaccharidosis type II, exhibited high intrinsic activity and degraded accumulated substrates in both IDS-deficient cell and in vivo models. ETV substantially improved brain delivery of IDS in a preclinical model of disease, enabling enhanced cellular distribution to neurons, astrocytes, and microglia throughout the brain. Improved brain exposure for ETV:IDS translated to a reduction in accumulated substrates in these CNS cell types and peripheral tissues and resulted in a complete correction of downstream disease-relevant pathologies in the brain, including secondary accumulation of lysosomal lipids, perturbed gene expression, neuroinflammation, and neuroaxonal damage. These data highlight the therapeutic potential of the ETV platform for LSDs and provide preclinical proof of concept for TV-enabled therapeutics to treat CNS diseases more broadly.
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- Julie C Ullman
- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, 9160 MRB III, 465 21 Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, 9160 MRB III, 465 21 Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, 9160 MRB III, 465 21 Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA
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- Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, 9160 MRB III, 465 21 Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA.
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- Denali Therapeutics Inc., 161 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA.
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