Tumanov, S. and Kamphorst, J. J. (2017) Recent advances in expanding the coverage of the lipidome. Current Opinion in Biotechnology, 43, pp. 127-133. (doi: 10.1016/j.copbio.2016.11.008) (PMID:27915214) (PMCID:PMC5312421)
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Abstract
The lipidome comprises a large array of molecules with diverse physicochemical properties. Lipids are structural components of cells, act as a source of energy, and function as signaling mediators. Alterations in lipid metabolism are involved in the onset and progression of a variety of diseases, including metabolic syndrome and cancer. Because of this, interest in lipidomics, the comprehensive characterization of the lipidome by mass spectrometry, has intensified in recent years. However, obtaining a truly complete overview of all lipids in a sample has remained very challenging due to their enormous structural diversity. Here, we provide an overview of the collection of analytical approaches used to study various lipid classes, emphasizing innovations in sample preparation and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS). Additionally, we provide practical suggestions for increasing the coverage of the lipidome.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Kamphorst, Dr Jurre and Tumanov, Dr Sergey |
Authors: | Tumanov, S., and Kamphorst, J. J. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences |
Journal Name: | Current Opinion in Biotechnology |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 0958-1669 |
ISSN (Online): | 1879-0429 |
Published Online: | 01 December 2016 |
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