This chapter aims to explore various parameters involved in achieving high-end capillary electrophoresis hyphenated to mass spectrometry (CE-MS) analysis of proteins, peptides, and their posttranslational modifications. The structure of the topics discussed in this book chapter is conveniently mapped on the scheme of the CE-MS system itself, starting from sample preconcentration and injection techniques and finishing with mass analyzer considerations. After going through the technical considerations, a variety of relevant applications for this analytical approach are presented, including posttranslational modifications analysis, clinical biomarker discovery, and its growing use in the biotechnological industry.
Keywords: Biomarker discovery; Biopharmaceuticals analysis; CE separation optimization; CE-MS interfacing; CE-MS, Proteomics; Intact protein analysis; MS fragmentation; PTM analysis; Sample concentration techniques.
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