National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Mass Spectrometry
An analytical technique wherein ions are separated according to their ratio of charge to mass. From the mass spectrum produced, the atomic weight of the particle can be deduced.
Review and references
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2026-10-18
2026-10-29
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Mass Spectrometry (C17156)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17156. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- New test method for determination of extractable per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products by solvent extraction followed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). — Environ Monit Assess, 2026-10-16 (PMID 42888347; literature)
- Toward Cadaveric Proteomics: A Theoretical Framework for Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Embalmed Human Tissues. — Mass Spectrom Rev, 2026-10-20 (PMID 42900780; literature)
- Spatial modulation enhances the effects of radiation on prostate cancer cells: a targeted mass spectrometry metabolomics study. — Int J Radiat Biol, 2026-10-20 (PMID 42900628; literature)
- Towards reducing back-exchange in hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry: a feasibility study of sub-zero digestion and nano-LC separation. — Anal Bioanal Chem, 2026-10-23 (PMID 42909600; literature)
- Mitigating methionine oxidation in mass spectrometry-based immunopeptidomics. — J Proteomics, 2026-10-22 (PMID 42913785; literature)
- Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry approaches for analysis of polychlorinated alkanes: a review. — Environ Sci Pollut Res Int, 2026-10-24 (PMID 42925464; literature)
- Characterization of IgA, IgA immune complexes and complement depositions in IgA nephropathy using laser microdissection and mass spectrometry. — Kidney Int, 2026-10-23 (PMID 42918416; literature)
- Rapid screening of multiple alkaloids in Euodia rutaecarpa-processed Coptis chinensis and related commercial preparations using miniature mass spectrometry. — Anal Bioanal Chem, 2026-10-26 (PMID 42928380; literature)
- Keeping It Native: Non-Denaturing Approaches to Top-Down Protein Mass Spectrometry. — Mass Spectrom Rev, 2026-10-25 (PMID 42927616; literature)
- Rapid identification of marijuana using copper-phosphine ion complexation and commercialized paper spray ionization-mass spectrometry. — Anal Methods, 2026-10-27 (PMID 42936871; literature)
- Highly sensitive determination of polyunsaturated fatty acids by permanently charged derivatization-liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry. — Anal Sci, 2026-10-27 (PMID 42934419; literature)
What it is
An analytical technique wherein ions are separated according to their ratio of charge to mass. From the mass spectrum produced, the atomic weight of the particle can be deduced.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17156. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Compliance note
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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