| 摘要 |
A method is disclosed for data-dependent neutral loss analysis of biomolecules and other materials in a hybrid mass spectrometer. Candidate product ions are selected by identifying peaks in a MS/MS spectrum acquired in a first mass analyzer that exhibit a specified nominal neutral loss value, which may be representative of the mass of a peptide modification, such as phosphate. High mass accuracy MS and MS/MS spectra acquired at a second mass analyzer, such as an FTICR or Orbitrap, are processed to determine if the mass difference between a candidate product ion and its corresponding precursor matches an accurate neutral loss value. In one embodiment, MS<SUP>3</SUP> analysis is performed only on the candidate product ions that satisfy the accurate mass neutral loss value test.
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