Extraction, chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods for lipid analysis.

Sumitra Pati, Ben Nie, Robert D Arnold, Brian S Cummings
Author Information
  1. Sumitra Pati: Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, USA.
  2. Ben Nie: Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA.
  3. Robert D Arnold: Department of Drug Discovery and Development, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849, USA.
  4. Brian S Cummings: Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, USA.

Abstract

Lipids make up a diverse subset of biomolecules that are responsible for mediating a variety of structural and functional properties as well as modulating cellular functions such as trafficking, regulation of membrane proteins and subcellular compartmentalization. In particular, phospholipids are the main constituents of biological membranes and play major roles in cellular processes like transmembrane signaling and structural dynamics. The chemical and structural variety of lipids makes analysis using a single experimental approach quite challenging. Research in the field relies on the use of multiple techniques to detect and quantify components of cellular lipidomes as well as determine structural features and cellular organization. Understanding these features can allow researchers to elucidate the biochemical mechanisms by which lipid-lipid and/or lipid-protein interactions take place within the conditions of study. Herein, we provide an overview of essential methods for the examination of lipids, including extraction methods, chromatographic techniques and approaches for mass spectrometric analysis.

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Grants

  1. R01 EB016100/NIBIB NIH HHS
  2. 1R01EB016100/NIBIB NIH HHS

MeSH Term

Chemical Fractionation
Chromatography
Lipids
Mass Spectrometry

Chemicals

Lipids