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MALDI analysis based on derivatized matrices forming covalent bonds with analyte molecules

US7550301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Tianxin Wang · Walnut Creek, US
Qun Liu · Hong Kong, CN
Shazhou Zou · Bethesda, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 13, 2004
Grant date	Jun 23, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 30, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/25
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and compounds are provided to improve the desorption and ionization of analyte for mass spectrometry analysis. More specifically, it is for laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. The method uses photon energy absorbing molecules that can bind with analyte either temporarily or permanently to improve the desorption and ionization of analyte.

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