MALDI Mass Spectrometry Imaging: From Fundamentals to Spatial Omics

This book provides a comprehensive resource on MALDI mass spectrometry imaging, covering fundamentals, source geometries, detection systems, and applications in -omics and other fields. It is aimed at postgraduate and professional researchers, offering a guide to new innovations and applications.

Format: Hardback
Length: 500 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

This comprehensive book offers a one-stop resource for gaining knowledge about matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation (MALDI) mass spectrometry imaging. It delves into the fundamentals of the MALDI ionisation process, explores diverse source geometries and capabilities, discusses detection systems, and highlights recent research and applications in the fields of -omics and other broader areas. The chapters cover dedicated sample preparation protocols tailored for specific compound classes, instrumentation used with its strengths and limitations, strategies for structural analysis and identification, and practical applications.

Expected to be a valuable addition to the literature in this rapidly evolving field, the book serves as a guide for both novice and experienced researchers, as well as professionals in academia and the industrial market, particularly in clinical research. It will also be a supportive resource for those entering the field and seasoned practitioners alike.

The book is authored by renowned experts in the field, ensuring its authority and relevance. It will be an invaluable resource for postgraduate and professional researchers, as well as students and practitioners seeking to advance their understanding and applications of MALDI mass spectrometry imaging.

Weight: 964g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839162411