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Quantitative determination of sn-positional phospholipid isomers in MSⁿ using silver cationization.

ABSTRACT: Glycerophospholipids are one of the fundamental building blocks for life. The acyl chain connectivity to the glycerol backbone constitutes different sn-positional isomers, which have great diversity and importance for biological function. However, to fully realize their impact on function, analytical techniques that can identify and quantify sn-positional isomers in chemically complex biological samples are needed. Here, we utilize silver ion cationization in combination with tandem mass spectrometry (MSⁿ) to identify sn-positional isomers of phosphatidylcholine (PC) species. In particular, a labile carbocation is generated through a neutral loss (NL) of AgH, the dissociation of which provides diagnostic product ions that correspond to acyl chains at the sn-1 or sn-2 position. The method is comparable to currently available methods, has a sensitivity in the nM-µM range, and is compatible with quantitative imaging using mass spectrometry in MS⁴. The results reveal a large difference in isomer concentrations and the ion images show that the sn-positional isomers PC 18:1_18:0 are homogeneously distributed, whereas PC 18:1_16:0 and PC 20:1_16:0 show distinct localizations to sub-hippocampal structures.

SUBMITTER: Lillja J

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9482905 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Quantitative determination of sn-positional phospholipid isomers in MS<sup>n</sup> using silver cationization.

Lillja Johan J Lanekoff Ingela I

Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry 20220622 25

Glycerophospholipids are one of the fundamental building blocks for life. The acyl chain connectivity to the glycerol backbone constitutes different sn-positional isomers, which have great diversity and importance for biological function. However, to fully realize their impact on function, analytical techniques that can identify and quantify sn-positional isomers in chemically complex biological samples are needed. Here, we utilize silver ion cationization in combination with tandem mass spectro ...[more]

PMID: 35731255

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Quantitative determination of sn-positional phospholipid isomers in MSⁿ using silver cationization.

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Quantitative determination of sn-positional phospholipid isomers in MS<sup>n</sup> using silver cationization.

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Quantitative determination of sn-positional phospholipid isomers in MSn using silver cationization.

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Quantitative determination of sn-positional phospholipid isomers in MS<sup>n</sup> using silver cationization.

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Quantitative determination of sn-positional phospholipid isomers in MSⁿ using silver cationization.