Aza-Prilezhaev Aziridination-Enabled Multidimensional Analysis of Isomeric Lipids via High-Resolution U-Shaped Mobility Analyzer-Mass Spectrometry

24 January 2024, Version 1
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Abstract

Unsaturated lipids constitute a significant portion of lipidome, serving as players of multifaceted functions involving cellular signaling, membrane structure and bioenergetics. While derivatization-assisted liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) remains the gold standard technique in lipidome, it mainly faces challenges in efficiently labeling carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) and differentiating isomeric lipids in full dimension. This presents the need for new orthogonal methodologies. Herein, a metal- and additive-free aza-Prilezhaev aziridination (APA)-enabled ion mobility mass spectrometric method is developed for probing multiple levels of unsaturated lipid isomerization with high-sensitivity. Both unsaturated polar and nonpolar lipids can be efficiently labeled in the form of N-H aziridine without significant side reactions. The signal intensity can be increased by up to three orders of magnitude, achieving nM detection limit. Abundant site-specific fragmentation ions indicate C=C location and sn-position in MS/MS spectra. Better yet, stable mono-aziridination product is dominant, simplifying the spectrum for lipids with multiple double bonds. Coupled with a U-shaped mobility analyzer, identification of geometric isomers and separation of different lipid classes can be achieved. Additionally, a unique pseudo MS3 mode with UMA-QTOF MS boosts the sensitivity for generating diagnostic fragments. Overall, the current method provides a comprehensive solution for deep-profiling of lipidome, which is valuable for lipid marker discovery in disease monitoring and diagnosis.

Keywords

Lipidomics
mass spectrometry
ion mobility
double bond
aziridination
sn
aza-prilezhaev

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