Abstract
The applicability of a homogeneous on-line continuous-flow, multi-protein biochemical assay was demonstrated for the interaction between fluorescein-biotin and streptavidin and for digoxin and anti-digoxigenin using electrospray quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (Q-TOF MS). In the on-line continuous-flow biochemical MS-based system several receptors (e.g., streptavidin and anti-digoxigenin, respectively) were allowed to react with corresponding reporter ligands (e.g., fluorescein-biotin and digoxin, respectively). The methodology presented allows the simultaneous measurement of affinity and molecular mass of an active compound. By using automated MS and MS-MS switching functions of the Q-TOF, structure information is obtained allowing the characterization of bioactive compounds. No cross-reactivities were observed between the two model systems fluoresceinbiotin/streptavidin and digoxin/anti-digoxigenin.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3376-84 |
Journal | Analytical Chemistry |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |