Imaging mass spectrometry of natural products

Nat Prod Rep. 2009 Dec;26(12):1521-34. doi: 10.1039/b915674g. Epub 2009 Nov 9.

Abstract

This Highlight article describes three different imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) approaches, MALDI, DESI and SIMS and their recent applications in the analysis of natural products. IMS has opened up a new avenue for establishing the functional roles of natural products.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biological Products* / chemistry
  • Biological Products* / isolation & purification
  • Biological Products* / pharmacology
  • Mass Spectrometry / methods*

Substances

  • Biological Products