Method and apparatus for MALDI analysis

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PATENT NO 6812455
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10117558

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Matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) is performed in a manner that thermalizes large analyte ions in a plume of desorbed material for spectroscopic analysis. The thermalized ions have a low or zero mean velocity and are presented at a well-defined instant in time, reducing artifacts and sharpening the spectral peaks. In one embodiment the light is delivered to a matrix or sample holder having a cover, baffle or compartment. The baffle or compartment impedes or contains a plume of desorbed material and the analyte undergoes collisions to lower its mean velocity and directionality. Thus 'thermalized' the analyte ions are passed to a mass analysis instrument.

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  • AGENA BIOSCIENCE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Higgins, G Scott Glasgow, GB 6 475
Hillenkamp, Franz Munster, DE 15 1315
Lough, David M Berwickshire, GB 10 1568
Reuter, Dirk Norderstedt, DE 8 293

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