Ultra-high mass multimer analysis of protein-1a capping domains by a silicon nanomembrane detector.
J Proteomics
; 175: 5-11, 2018 03 20.
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ABSTRACT
Conventional time of flight ion detectors are based on secondary electron multipliers encountering a significant loss in detection efficiency, sensitivity and resolution with protein mass above 50kDa. In this work we employ a silicon nanomembrane detector in a Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization coupled to time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometer. The operating principle relies on phonon-assisted field emission with excellent performance in the high mass range from 0.001-2MDa. In addition to the analysis of standard proteins the nanomembrane detector (NMD) has the potential for the detection and structural investigation of complex macromolecular assemblies through non-covalent interactions. In order to investigate this hypothesis, the N-terminal capping/methyltransferase domain (CAP) of the Brome Mosaic Virus (BMV) 1a replication protein by MALDI-TOF-NMD is analyzed. The signals detected at the high m/z-ratios of 912.6/982.7 (×103) and 1333.3 (×103) could be modified species of CAP-tricta/tetractamer and the octadecamer. For the first time, the NMD is applied to detect biologically complex macromolecular protein assemblies. Hence, this technology overcomes the limitations of conventional TOF-detectors and increases the analytical range of MALDI-TOF. This technology will be a future alternative for the structural analysis of intact virus capsids that will complement other MS-based techniques such as native mass spectrometry.
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Asunto principal:
Espectrometría de Masa por Láser de Matriz Asistida de Ionización Desorción
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Complejos Multiproteicos
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En
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J Proteomics
Asunto de la revista:
BIOQUIMICA
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2018
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Article
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Estados Unidos