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Title: Methods and Approaches to Mass Spectroscopy Based Protein Identification

Author
item Lippolis, John
item Reinhardt, Timothy

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/15/2010
Publication Date: 8/20/2011
Citation: Lippolis, J.D., Reinhardt, T.A. 2011. Methods and approaches to mass spectroscopy based protein identification. In: Whitfield, P.D. Eckersall, D., editors. Methods in animal proteomics. West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 77-102.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This book chapter is a review of current mass spectrometers and the role in the field of proteomics. Various instruments are discussed and their strengths and weaknesses are highlighted. In addition, the methods of protein identification using a mass spectrometer are explained as well as data validation.