Technology Research and Development Project 5: Top-Down for the Masses Abstract Strong arguments exist for utilizing intact proteins as the primary unit of measurement in mass spectrometry- based proteomics. The proteoform hypothesis, which suggests that it is specific proteoforms that are most tightly linked to phenotype, resonates strongly with researchers performing both translational and basic science. In the previous granting period, the NRTDP developed potent quantitative workflows for discovery science and applied these workflows to myriad biological systems. In recognition of our duty to foster a broader community, we have chosen to create an entire TR&D focused on making our quantitative workflows robust enough that they can be exported to non-expert labs through Community Engagement. To accomplish this, each step in these workflows, from sample preparation and separation to mass spectrometric detection and data analysis will be innovated to improve robustness. New sample preparation technology coupled with more robust, higher flow chromatography will alleviate issues related to nanoflow chromatography. Cleaner samples coupled with field asymmetric ion mobility spectrometry (FAIMS) will also improve mass spectrometer up-time. In addition to improved hardware robustness, the resource will also publish updated software tools, including AUTOPILOT ACQUIRE, TDPORTAL and TDVIEWER, which include streamlined quantitative data acquisition, processing, and analysis workflows. The combination of these innovations will give the resource the capability to efficiently export the experiments developed in-house to a community that has a growing appetite for performing experiments that are proteoform-resolved.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
2P41GM108569-06
Application #
9854765
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2020-06-01
Budget End
2021-05-31
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2020
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Northwestern University at Chicago
Department
Type
DUNS #
160079455
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60611
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