Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics - Methods and Applications

Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics is a comprehensive guide to successful lipidomic analysis, combining the latest advances and best practices from academia, industry, and clinical research. It covers established standards, available technology, key lipid classes, and applications in basic research, medicine, pharma, and the food industry. The book is edited by the president and vice-president of the International Lipidomics Society and includes contributions from top experts in lipid analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 752 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2023
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics is a comprehensive guide that combines the latest advancements and best practices from academia, industry, and clinical research to facilitate successful lipidomic analysis. This all-in-one resource provides a systematic overview of lipidomic analysis, encompassing established standards of lipid analysis, available technology, and key lipid classes, as well as their applications in basic research, medicine, pharma, and the food industry. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, this unique guide translates the vast body of knowledge gained in the past decade into practical advice for both novice and routine users.

The book is edited by the president and vice-president of the International Lipidomics Society, with contributions from esteemed experts in lipid analysis. It covers a wide range of critical topics, including aspects of sample preparation, separation methods, different mass spectrometry modes, identification and quantitation, and the use of bioinformatics tools for data analysis.

The book provides comprehensive coverage of identifying, quantitating, and profiling lipids in various biological samples, including tissues, cells, and biofluids. It discusses analytical approaches for all major classes of biological lipids, ranging from fatty acids to phospholipids to sterols. Additionally, it explores novel applications in biological research, clinical diagnostics, and food and crop science.

Mass Spectrometry for Lipidomics is an invaluable resource for analytical chemists, biochemists, clinical chemists, analytical laboratories, and hospitals. It offers a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the subject, with unmatched expertise from practicing professionals actively involved in the latest research. This book will serve as a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners seeking to advance their understanding and applications of lipidomics in their respective fields.

Weight: 1736g
Dimension: 259 x 179 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527350155