Due to its enormous sensitivity and ease of use, mass spectrometry has grown into the analytical tool of choice in most industries and areas of research.

An informative and comprehensive book on the applications and techniques of dried blood spot sampling

Dried blood spot (DBS) sampling involves the collection of a small volume of blood, via a simple prick or other means, from a study subject onto a cellulose or polymer paper card, which is followed by drying and transfer to the laboratory for analysis. For many years, this method of blood sample collection has been extensively utilized in some important areas of human healthcare (for example, newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders and HIV-related epidemiological...

Presents Practical Applications of Mass Spectrometry for Protein Analysis and Covers Their Impact on Accelerating Drug Discovery and Development

• Covers both qualitative and quantitative aspects of Mass Spectrometry protein analysis in drug discovery
• Principles, Instrumentation, Technologies topics include MS of peptides, proteins, and ADCs, instrumentation in protein analysis, nanospray technology in MS protein analysis, and automation in MS protein analysis
• Details emerging areas from drug monitoring to patient care such as Identification and...

The first book to offer a blueprint for overcoming the challenges to successfully quantifying biomarkers in living organisms

The demand among scientists and clinicians for targeted quantitation experiments has experienced explosive growth in recent years. While there are a few books dedicated to bioanalysis and biomarkers in general, until now there were none devoted exclusively to addressing critical issues surrounding this area of intense research. Target Biomarker Quantitation by LC-MS provides a detailed blueprint for quantifying biomarkers in biological systems....