Edited by
Karoly Vekey, Chemical Research Center, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
Andreas Telekes, National Oncology Institute, Budapest, Hungary
Akos Vertes, W.M. Keck Institute for Proteomics Technology & Applications, Washington DC, U.S.A.
Description
Mass spectrometry is fast becoming an indispensable field for medical professionals. The mass spectrometric analysis of metabolites and
proteins promises to revolutionize medical research and clinical diagnostics. As this technology rapidly enters the medical field, practicing
professionals and students need to prepare to take full advantage of its capabilities.
Medical Applications of Mass Spectrometry
addresses the key issues in the medical applications of mass spectrometry at the level appropriate for the intended readership. It will
go a long way to help the utilization of mass spectrometry in medicine.
The book comprises five parts. A general overview is followed
by a description of the basic sampling and separation methods in analytical chemistry. In the second part a solid foundation in mass
spectrometry and modern techniques of data analysis is presented. The third part explains how mass spectrometry is used in exploring
various classes of biomolecules, including proteins and lipids. In the fourth section mass spectrometry is introduced as a diagnostic
tool in clinical treatment, infectious pathogen research, neonatal diagnostics, cancer, brain and allergy research, as well as in various
fields of medicine: cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, psychiatric diseases, hemato-oncology, urologic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases,
gynecology and pediatrics. The fifth part covers emerging applications in biomarker discovery and in mass spectrometric imaging.
Audience:
Medical professionals, practicing mass spectrometrists and students studying in these areas.
