Robust and simple interface for microchip electrophoresis–mass spectrometry

Autor: Akihiro Arai, Shin Nakamura, Koji Otsuka, Yuji Tachibana, Shigeru Terabe, Koichi Suzuki
Rok vydání: 2003
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Zdroj: Journal of Chromatography A. 1011:181-192
ISSN: 0021-9673
Popis: A robust and simple interface for microchip electrophoresis-mass spectrometry (MCE-MS) was developed using a spray nozzle connected to the exit of the separation channel of the microchip. The spray nozzle was attached to the microchip using a polyether ether ketone screw without adhesive, thus allowing easy replaced. Sample injection and electrophoretic separation was performed by control of the voltage only. The analysis of a few basic drugs was performed using the optimized MCE-MS system. The separation was improved by using a high-viscosity separation buffer and a spray nozzle with a small bore size. This system was also applied to the separation of peptides and protein-trypsin digests. Sample adsorption was minimized by adding acetonitrile to the separation buffer when using a quartz microchip.
Databáze: OpenAIRE