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A novel ion source for efficient coupling of liquid chromatography and mass…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Health and Human Services 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
 Program Year/Program:
2011 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
R43RR031942 		Solicitation Year:
2011 		Solicitation Topic Code:
NCRR 		Solicitation Number:
PA07-451
Small Business Information
Masstech, Inc.
6992 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR, #200 COLUMBIA, MD -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2011
Title: A novel ion source for efficient coupling of liquid chromatography and mass spect
Agency: HHS
Contract: 1R43RR031942-01
Award Amount: $200,000.00
 

Abstract:

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The primary objective of this proposal is to develop a novel ion source for the efficient on-line coupling of a wide array of chromatographic techniques with mass spectrometry. The use of liquid chromatography separation is a prerequisite for high-throughput mass spectrometry analysis of complex proteomics samples. Commonly used electrospray ionization (ESI), although allowing a direct coupling, imposes significant limitations on the mobile phases and additives used in LC separations. The most widely used separation technique, reversed-phase liquid chromatography, is performed in non-optimal conditions to satisfy operational requirements of the electrospray ion source. The proposed ion source will overcome these limitations and provide efficient analyte ionization from a wide range of liquid sample compositions. Thus, the ion source will allow RP-LC to perform in optimal conditions and also the use of chromatographic techniques not previously amenable by direct ESI-MS analysis. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: Proteomics studies biological processes by the systematic analysis of proteins expressed in a cell or tissue. It plays an important role in modern life sciences, drug discovery, and clinical applications. We propose anew high-throughput technology for the efficient on- line coupling of a wide array of chromatographic separation techniques with mass spectrometry.

Principal Investigator:

Vadym D. Berkout
443-539-1742
vberkout@apmaldi.com

Business Contact:

Richard Lee
443-539-1742
rlee@apmaldi.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

MASSTECH, INC.
6992 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR, #200 COLUMBIA, MD -

EIN/Tax ID: 152233315
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: Yes
HUBZone-Owned: No