Mass Spectrometry Resource for the Study of Biological Complexity

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The mass spectrometry resource was originally developed to determine structures and exact masses of small molecule organic and inorganic compounds.

Recent developments have been geared toward the analyses of biomolecules - proteins, glycoproteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, and nucleic acids. The functions of the facility include, but not limited to:

• Detection, characterization and quantification of proteins in biological systems.
   Protein markers.

• Detection and quantification of drug compounds and their metabolites
   in biological matrices.

• Screening for genetic mutations in proteins.

• Posttranslational modifications of proteins.

• Molecular basis of disease: structural biochemistry of altered proteins, lipids and DNA
   in disease: mass spectrometry in the identification and quantification of oxidative damage
   to proteins, lipids and DNA.

• 2D nano LCMS analysis for proteomics research

These functions are implemented through the following five-cardinal framework:

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Center for the Study of Biological Complexity
Virginia Commonwealth University
Date last modified: 5/9/04
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