Complete identification of all 20 relevant epimeric peptides in β-amyloid: a new HPLC-MS based analytical strategy for Alzheimer's research

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Feb 4;56(10):1537-1540. doi: 10.1039/c9cc09080k.

Abstract

Although the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is not known, the extracellular deposition of β-amyloid (Aβ) is considered as a hallmark of AD brains. Evidence has shown the occurrence of d-Asp, isoAsp, and d-Ser residues in Aβ, which may be indicative of and/or contribute to the neurodegeneration in AD patients. Herein, we have developed the first high-throughput profiling technique for all 20 isobaric Aβ peptide epimers containing Asp, isoAsp, and Ser isomers using high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). This new analytical strategy allows the direct detection and identification of all possible Asp, isoAsp, and Ser stereoisomers in Aβ, and may contribute to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of AD.

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / metabolism
  • Alzheimer Disease / pathology*
  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / analysis*
  • Amyloid beta-Peptides / chemistry
  • Aspartic Acid / chemistry
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Humans
  • Serine / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Substances

  • Amyloid beta-Peptides
  • Aspartic Acid
  • Serine