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  • P-ISSN1225-0163
  • E-ISSN2288-8985
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  • P-ISSN 1225-0163
  • E-ISSN 2288-8985

Analytical trends in mass spectrometry based metabolomics approaches of neurochemicals for diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders

Analytical Science and Technology / Analytical Science and Technology, (P)1225-0163; (E)2288-8985
2017, v.30 no.6, pp.355-378
https://doi.org/10.5806/AST.2017.30.6.355






Abstract

Because neurochemicals are related to homeostasis and cognitive and behavioral functions in human body and because they enable the diagnosis of numerous neurodegenerative disorders, there has been increasing interest in the development of analytical platforms for neurochemical profiling in biological samples. In particular, mass spectrometry (MS)-based analytical methods combined with chromatographic separation have been widely used to profile neurochemicals in metabolic pathways. However, development of delicate sample preparation procedures and highly sensitive instrumental detection is necessary considering the trace levels and chemical instabilities of neurochemicals in biological samples. Therefore, in this review, analytical trends in MS-based metabolomics approaches to neurochemicals in multiple biological samples, such as urine, blood, CSF, and biological tissues, are discussed. This paper is expected to contribute to the development of an analytical platform to discover biomarkers that will aid diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

keywords
neurochemicals, profiling analysis, chromatographic separation, mass spectrometry, metabolomics approach

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