Characterization of GM1 ganglioside by direct inlet chemical ionization mass spectrometry

T. Ariga, R. K. Yu, M. Suzuki

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Abstract

Intact permethylated and permethylated-reduced (LiAlH4) derivatives of GM1 ganglioside were analyzed by direct inlet ammonia chemical ionization (CI) mass spectrometry. In addition, the trimethylsilylated derivative of the permethylated-reduced sample of this ganglioside was similarly analyzed. CI mass spectrometry proves to be a highly satisfactory method for structural studies of GM1 ganglioside because of the simple fragmentation pattern and the presence of prominent molecular ions and fragment ions in the high mass region. Complete information on the carbohydrate sequence and lipophilic composition can be easily obtained.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)437-442
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Lipid Research
Volume23
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1982
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Endocrinology
  • Cell Biology

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