Abstract
To improve the sample handling, and reduce cost and preparation time, of peptide mapping LC-MS workflows in protein analytical research, we here investigate the possibility of replacing conventional enzymatic digestion methods with a polymer microfluidic chip based enzyme reactor. Off-stoichiometric thiol-ene is utilized as both bulk material and as a monolithic stationary phase for immobilization of the proteolytic enzyme pepsin. The digestion efficiency of the, thiol-ene based, immobilized enzyme reactor (IMER) is compared to that of a conventional, agarose packed bed, pepsin IMER column commonly used in LC-MS based protein analyses. The chip IMER is found to rival the conventional column in terms of digestion efficiency at comparable residence time and, using a 3D-printed interface, be directly interfaceable with LC-MS.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Analytical Chemistry |
Vol/bind | 89 |
Udgave nummer | 8 |
Sider (fra-til) | 4573-4580 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0003-2700 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 18 apr. 2017 |