We have developed innovative solutions for optimizing the process of accurately quantifying proteins in complex biological matrices and other complex mixtures.
Isobaric Label Quantitative Proteomics
Isobaric Label services incorporate sample multiplexing to provide deep proteome coverage and highly precise quantitation of small or medium-sized sample sets. Samples are prepared and labeled separately, then all samples are pooled and analyzed by nano-flow LC-MS/MS1.
Multiplexed peptides elute as uniform chromatographic peaks and the peptide ions are analyzed using data-dependent selection and high field Orbitrap MS/MS detection. Peptide fragmentation yields specific reporter ions corresponding to each of the multiplexed channels.
We provide Isobaric Label Quantitative Proteomics service using Tandem Mass Tag (TMT) technology developed by Proteome Sciences plc and licensed by Thermo Fisher Scientific2.
Project Workflow
Individual samples
Pooled samples
Sample preparation
Peptide isobaric labeling
HPLC-UV Fractionation
LC-MS/MS DDA Analysis
Multiplexed quantitation and bioinformatics
References
[1]. Wong, J. W. H., & Cagney, G. (2009). An Overview of Label-Free Quantitation Methods in Proteomics by Mass Spectrometry. Proteome Bioinformatics, 273–283.doi:10.1007/978-1-60761-444-9_18.
[2]. Kelstrup CD, Bekker-Jensen DB, Arrey TN, Hogrebe A, Harder A, Olsen JV. Performance Evaluation of the Q Exactive HF-X for Shotgun Proteomics. J Proteome Res. 2018 Jan 5;17(1):727-738. doi: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.7b00602.
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Mass Spectrometry Service Specification
Isobaric Label Quantitative Proteomics services are performed using nano-flow liquid chromatography and high resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry.
Sample Preparation and Services
Digestion performed using sequencing-grade trypsin or alternative proteolysis
Increase proteome depth of coverage using UHPLC-UV sample fractionation
Each fraction analyzed using 180 min nano-flow LC-MS/MS using a Q Exactive HF-X Orbitrap mass spectrometer
Mass Spec Services Quality Standard
Summary including all methods and data analysis
Reports provided in Excel or PDF format, RAW files available upon request
Turn Around Time
Typical 20 working days from sample QC acceptance to data report delivery
Sample Requirements
We accept protein samples in a variety of formats. For attaining maximum proteome coverage we recommend utilizing our sample fractionation services, performed using our off-line UHPLC-UV platform.
Sample type
Amount and Concentration
Minimum sample volume
Protein sample in liquid solution
Recommended
1000 µg; 2 µg/µL
250 µL
Minimum Required
50 µg; 1 µg/µL
50 µL
Data Analysis
Advanced Bioinformatics
GO (Gene ontology) category analysis
COG (Cluster of Orthologous Groups of proteins) category analysis