A simple and reliable protocol for mouse serum proteome profiling studies by use of two-dimensional electrophoresis and MALDI TOF/TOF mass spectrometry
2008

Improved Protocol for Analyzing Mouse Serum Proteins

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Ritorto Maria Stella, Borlak Jürgen

Primary Institution: Fraunhofer Institute of Toxicology and Experimental Medicine

Hypothesis

Can a new protocol enhance the identification of serum proteins in mice?

Conclusion

The study presents a reliable protocol that significantly improves the identification of mouse serum proteins.

Supporting Evidence

  • The new protocol identified 90 unique proteins, improving detection by 32% compared to previous methods.
  • Automated data acquisition was achieved for both CHCA and DHB matrices.
  • The study highlights the importance of serum proteome mapping for disease diagnostics.

Takeaway

Researchers found a better way to look at mouse blood proteins, making it easier to find important ones that could help in disease diagnosis.

Methodology

The study used two-dimensional electrophoresis and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry to analyze mouse serum proteins.

Participant Demographics

C57/BL6 mice (healthy mice)

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1477-5956-6-25

Want to read the original?

Access the complete publication on the publisher's website

View Original Publication