Recent Advances in Mass Spectrometry Analysis for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Analytical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 51
Special Issue Editor
Interests: proteomics; analysis of biologically active compounds; LC-MS/MS; pharmacokinetics; lipidomics; biomarkers
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent mass spectrometry (MS) has significantly impacted medical and pharmaceutical applications, enabling more precise and sensitive analyses. Mass spectrometry has evolved from a tool primarily used for molecular weight determination to a sophisticated technique capable of detailed structural analysis and quantification of complex biomolecules. These innovations have accelerated the development of diagnostic biomarkers, therapeutic drug monitoring, and the study of drug metabolism. Furthermore, recent improvements in instrumentation, such as high-resolution MS and tandem mass spectrometry, have enhanced the detection of small molecules, peptides, proteins, and metabolites in biological samples, contributing to personalized medicine and pharmacokinetics. Advances in sample preparation techniques, data analysis algorithms, and bioinformatics integration have also expanded the scope of MS applications in proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics. The use of mass spectrometry in clinical settings and pharmaceutical development continues to grow, offering improved accuracy and efficiency in drug discovery, toxicology, and disease monitoring. This Special Issue covers recent developments and future trends in MS-based approaches for medical and pharmaceutical research.
Prof. Dr. Wojciech Piekoszewski
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- mass spectrometry (MS)
- biomarkers
- drug metabolism
- proteomics
- metabolomics
- pharmaceutical analysis
- personalized medicine
- therapeutic drug monitoring
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