Abstract
Orbitrap-based charge detection mass spectrometry utilizes single-molecule sensitivity to enable mass analysis of even highly heterogeneous, high-mass macromolecular assemblies. For contemporary Orbitrap instruments, the accessible ion detection (recording) times are maximally ~1-2 s. Here by modifying a data acquisition method on an Orbitrap ultrahigh mass range mass spectrometer, we trapped and monitored individual (single) ions for up to 25 s, resulting in a corresponding and huge improvement in signal-to-noise ratio (×5 compared with 1 s), mass resolution (×25) and accuracy in charge and mass determination of Orbitrap-based charge detection mass spectrometry.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 619-622 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Nature Methods |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 5 Mar 2024 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |