Proteomics and metabolomics data are increasingly combined with genomics information in multi-omics studies to enhance basic research and drug development projects. BGI is a pioneer in the field of trans-omics and offers advanced proteomics and bioinformatics solutions to support our client’s research1,2.
Recent advances in mass spectrometry have provided powerful tools for the analysis of proteins from a variety of organisms and cell types. BGI applies state-of-the-art MS-based techniques for protein identification, protein characterization, relative and absolute quantitation, as well as for the study of post-translational modifications (PTMs) and protein-protein interactions.
Project Workflow
Proteome Profiling
Proteome Profiling is a cost effective, high value solution for monitoring hundreds-to-thousands of proteins simultaneously. Our UHPLC-UV sample fractionation services are highly recommended for complex sample types to maximize protein sequence coverage and detection dynamic range3.
We perform sample digestion using sequencing-grade trypsin or alternative proteolytic method. Trypsin-digested peptide samples are analyzed using nano-flow LC-MS/MS. Spectral counting method provides approximate protein relative abundances4.
Sample preparation
LC-UV Fractionation
LC-MS/MS analysis
Data analysis and bioinformatics
PTM Profiling
Our PTM Profiling service utilizes multiple protease digests run independently to provide high sequence coverage of detected proteins which is critical for confident PTM site identifications5.
Sample preparation
LC-UV Fractionation
LC-MS/MS analysis
Orthogonal LC-MS/MS analyses
Data analysis and bioinformatics
Phospho Enrichment Profiling
Our Phospho Enrichment Profiling service can be customized to meet the needs of your drug discovery program.
Phosphorylated peptides are enriched using titanium dioxide. For deep phopho-proteome analysis off-line fractionation is highly recommended6. We provide a full data report detailing detected protein IDs, peptide-localized PTM assignments, and PSM counts.
Sample preparation
Phospho enrichment
LC-UV Fractionation
LC-MS/MS analysis
Data analysis and bioinformatics
References
[1]. Xun Z, Shangbo X et al. Tissue-specific Proteogenomics Analysis of Plutella xylostella Larval Midgut Using a Multialgorithm Pipeline. Mol Cell Proteomics. 2016; 15(6): 1791-1807. doi: 10.1074/mcp.M115.050989.
[2]. Zhen C, Bo W et al. Quantitative proteomics reveals the temperature-dependent proteins encoded by a series of cluster genes in thermoanaerobacter tengcongensis. Mol Cell Proteomics. 2013; 12(8): 2266-2277. doi: 10.1074/mcp.M112.025817.
[3]. Chandramouli K, Qian PY. Proteomics: challenges, techniques and possibilities to overcome biological sample complexity. Hum Genomics Proteomics. 2009 Dec 8;2009. pii: 239204. doi: 10.4061/2009/239204.
[4]. 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.
[5]. Giansanti P, Tsiatsiani L, Low TY, Heck AJ. Six alternative proteases for mass spectrometry-based proteomics beyond trypsin. Nat Protoc. 2016 May;11(5):993-1006. doi: 10.1038/nprot.2016.057.
[6]. Salter AI, Ivey RG, Kennedy JJ, Voillet V, Rajan A, Alderman EJ, Voytovich UJ, Lin C, Sommermeyer D, Liu L, Whiteaker JR, Gottardo R, Paulovich AG, Riddell SR. Phosphoproteomic analysis of chimeric antigen receptor signaling reveals kinetic and quantitative differences that affect cell function. Sci Signal. 2018 Aug 21;11(544). pii: eaat6753. doi: 10.1126/scisignal.aat6753.
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Mass Spectrometry Service Specification
Proteome and PTM Profiling services are performed using nano-flow liquid chromatography and high resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry.
Sample Preparation and Services
Digestion performed using sequencing-grade trypsin
Off-line sample fractionation using UHPLC-UV technology
Each fraction analyzed using 180 min nano-flow LC-MS/MS using a Q Exactive HF-X Orbitrap mass spectrometer
Peptide Spectral Match (PSM) data utilized for constructing proteomic profile
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 maximum proteome coverage complex samples can be extensively fractionated off-line using our UHPLC-UV platform.
Sample type
Amount and Concentration
Minimum sample volume
Protein sample in liquid solution or in gel band/spot
Recommended
100 µg for each enzyme; 2 µg/µL
100 µL for each enzyme
Minimum Required
10 µg for each enzyme; 1 µg/µL
10 µL for each enzyme
Data Analysis
Advanced Bioinformatics
Data analysis and validation performed with SEQUEST or Mascot
GO (Gene ontology) category analysis
COG (Cluster of Orthologous Groups of proteins) category analysis