Abstract

In this work we analyzed by matrix-assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry (MALDIMS) a set of compounds ranging from zinc-tetraphenylporphyrin (ZnTPP) to an array containing nine zincporphyrins and compared the results with laser desorption of neat porphyrin films. The mass accuracy (0. 1%) and resolution (100-200 FWHM) of MALDI-MS for multiporphyrin arrays are, while lower than those for peptides, sufficient to identify higher molecular weight impurities arising from side-reactions in the synthesis of the arrays. The amount of fragmentation was very extensive in the neat samples. The samples deposited on the matrix, on the other hand, gave a lower yield of ions, but the fraction of intact molecule ions was higher. This striking effect of the matrix, in reducing the extent of fragmentation raises questions concerning the mechanisms of MALDI. A paper describing these findings was published in porphyrins. We are currently engaged in an effort to improve the ionization yield of porphyrins through the addition of efficient electron transfer reagents to the samples used for both ESI and MALDI-MS analyses.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR000862-27
Application #
6307566
Study Section
Project Start
1999-12-01
Project End
2000-11-30
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
27
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$8,199
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Rockefeller University
Department
Type
DUNS #
071037113
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10065

  Publications

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