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Skeletal Muscle Gender Dimorphism from Proteomics
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2011
A straight-forward set of methods to isolate and determine the identity of the most abundant proteins expressed in skeletal muscle. About 800 spots are discerned on a two-dimensional gel from 10 mg muscle; this allows for the determination of gender-specific protein expression. These methods will give equivalent results in most tissues.
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Bottom-up and Shotgun Proteomics to Identify a Comprehensive Cochlear Proteome
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2014
Proteome analysis of the cochlear sensory epithelium can be challenging due to its small size and because membrane proteins are difficult to isolate and identify. Both membrane and soluble proteins can be identified by combining multiple preparative methods and separation techniques along with high-resolution mass spectrometry.
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Isolation, Characterization, and Proteomic Analysis of Plasma-Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Cardiovascular Biomarker Discovery
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2025
This article describes a methodology for the isolation, characterization, and quantification of human plasma-derived extracellular vesicles (EV) and presents a workflow for label-free analysis of the EV proteome using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
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Proteomic Sample Preparation from Formalin Fixed and Paraffin Embedded Tissue
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2013
Archival formalin fixed and paraffin embedded (FFPE) clinical samples are valuable material for investigation of diseases. Here we demonstrate a sample preparation workflow allowing in-depth proteomic analysis of microdissected FFPE tissue.
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A Quantitative Glycomics and Proteomics Combined Purification Strategy
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2016
A high-throughput protocol was developed for combined proteomics and glycomics purification and LC-MS/MS quantification in plasma. Deamidation analysis of N-linked glycosylation motifs was specific to deglycosylated sites. Accurate quantitation of N-glycans was achieved by coupling filter aided N-glycan separation to the individuality normalization when labeling with glycan hydrazide tags strategy.
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Protein quantitative trait loci, or protein-associated genetic regions, link inherited variants to differences in circulating protein abundance. Comparing genetic variation with measured protein profiles can identify molecular phenotypes influenced by genotype. These relationships help researchers trace how particular variants may affect biological pathways and contribute to disease-related changes without relying only on genetic association results.
The two measurement strategies provide complementary information. Liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry supports broad protein identification and quantification after peptide preparation, whereas affinity-based assays measure selected proteins with high sensitivity. Researchers can therefore choose a discovery-oriented approach for wider molecular profiling or a targeted approach when specific circulating proteins require sensitive measurement.
These preparation steps make the plasma protein mixture suitable for measurement. Separation or enrichment focuses the analysis on proteins or protein groups, while digestion converts proteins into peptides that can be analyzed by liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. The resulting peptide measurements support identification and quantification rather than treating the plasma sample as an undifferentiated mixture.
Protein profiles provide an intermediate molecular view between inherited variation and clinical disease. When genetic variants are associated with changes in circulating proteins, those proteins can help reveal pathways through which genotype influences physiology or pathology. This added layer can clarify biological connections that are difficult to infer from genetic information alone.
A typical workflow begins by preparing plasma proteins through separation or enrichment, followed by digestion into peptides. Liquid chromatography then works with mass spectrometry to identify and quantify the resulting molecules. If the investigation focuses on selected proteins, affinity-based assays may be used instead. The chosen workflow determines whether the study emphasizes broad profiling or sensitive targeted measurement.
It is useful when researchers need molecular measurements that distinguish physiological or disease-related states. Protein profiles can support biomarker discovery and help group patients according to circulating molecular patterns. In genetics-focused studies, these profiles also show how inherited variation may influence treatment response, providing information for evaluating differences among patient groups.