Mass Spectrometry is a peer-reviewed, open access journal publishing articles in all areas of mass spectrometry. Published continuously online, the journal is fully indexed in J-STAGE and PubMed Central.
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Mass Spectrometry is an academic journal on both fundamentals and applications of mass spectrometry, owned and published by the Mass Spectrometry Society of Japan (MSSJ).
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Latest articles
Original ArticleMarch 18, 2025
Alkylated Hydroxychalcone: A Novel Matrix for Peptide Analysis by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry
Manaho Yamaguchi, Yuko Fukuyama, Shunsuke Izumi
In matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry, a suitable matrix is often selected for the analyte. Herein, we first developed a novel matrix, alkylated hydroxychalcone (AHC), which has properties similar to alkylated trihydroxyacetophenone (ATHAP) (Anal. Chem., 85: 9444–9448, 2013) developed as a matrix for hydrophobic peptides.
Original ArticleMarch 13, 2025
Formation of [M−H]+ of 4-Substituted-1-(methoxymethyl)benzene Derivatives under Positive Fast Atom Bombardment Ionization
Shizuyo Horiyama, Motohiro Shizuma
The appearance of the characteristic peak of the hydride-eliminated molecule [M−H]+ under a positive ion mode (positive) fast atom bombardment (FAB) ionization condition and liquid-assisted secondary ion mass spectrometry (LSIMS) conditions is known for some compounds and the mechanism of its formation has been investigated. In this study, we investigated the formation mechanism
ReviewFebruary 8, 2025
Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG) constitute a group of rare inherited metabolic disorders resulting from mutations in genes involved in the biosynthesis of glycan chains that are covalently attached to proteins or lipids. To date, nearly 200 genes have been identified as responsible for these disorders, with approximately half implicated in N-glycosylation defects.
Featured articles
Original ArticleApril 11, 2023
Comprehensive Membrane N-Glycoproteomics Using Human Breast Cancer Cell Line Pairs
Daisuke Takakura, Haruka Yoshida, Shoko Ohashi, Nana Kawasaki
Aberrant glycosylation of membrane proteins is a hallmark of cancer and a useful molecular marker for the diagnosis of breast cancer (BC). However, the molecular mechanisms by which altered glycosylation affects the malignant transformations associated with BC are poorly understood. Accordingly, we performed comparative
Original ArticleJune 21, 2023
Identification of Negative Ion at m/z 20 Produced by Atmospheric Pressure Corona Discharge Ionization under Ambient Air
Shiho Fujishima, Kanako Sekimoto, Mitsuo Takayama
The negative ion at m/z 20 observed at atmospheric pressure corona discharge ionization mass spectra has been identified by supplying the vapors of deuterium oxide (D2O) and H218O.
Original ArticleJuly 6, 2023
A Short-Term Time-Series Data Analysis Algorithm for Flavor Release during the Start of Eating
Takehito Sagawa, Motoshi Sakakura
“Retronasal aroma” refers to the aroma released from food during consumption and traveling through the nose after leaving the mouth. It is closely related to the behavior of odor compounds released from food into the mouth and plays a crucial role in our overall perception of flavor. As a result, research focusing on measuring the behavior of retronasal aroma has gained attention for exploring the relationship between sensory perception and flavor.
