Abstract
Mass spectrometry-based proteomics is a powerful analytical tool for investigating pathogens and their interactions within a host. The sensitivity of such analyses provides broad proteome characterization, but the sample-handling procedures must first be optimized to ensure compatibility with the technique and to maximize the dynamic range of detection. The decision-making process for determining optimal growth conditions, preparation methods, sample analysis methods, and data analysis techniques in our laboratory is discussed herein with consideration of the balance in sensitivity, specificity, and biomass losses during analysis of hostpathogen systems.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 285-295 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Biomolecular Techniques |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - Dec 2008 |
Keywords
- Mass spectrometry
- Methods
- Pathogens
- Proteomics
- Sample preparation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology