Abstract
Given the complexity of the mammalian proteome, high-resolution separation technologies are required to achieve comprehensive proteome coverage and to enhance the detection of low-abundance proteins. Among several technologies, Multidimensional Protein Identification Technology (MudPIT) enables the on-line separation of highly complex peptide mixtures directly coupled with mass spectrometry-based identification. Here, we present a variation of the traditional MudPIT protocol, combining highly sensitive chromatography using a nanoflow liquid chromatography system (nano-LC) with a two-dimensional precolumn in a vented column setup. When compared to the traditional MudPIT approach, this nanoflow variation demonstrated better first-phase separation leading to more proteins being characterized while using rather simple instrumentation and a protocol that requires less time and very little technical expertise to perform.
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