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Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules at LMU (MSBioLMU)


The Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules Service Unit (MSBioLMU) is part of the Department of Biology I at LMU Munich and provides
analytical services to internal and external research institutions. The unit specializes in metabolomics and proteomics, identifying
and quantifying small molecules and polypeptides across various sample matrices.
A range of mass spectrometers and chromatography
systems is available, including a QTOF-MS/MS (Bruker Impact), two timsTOF-MS/MS instruments (Bruker, timsTOF, timsTOF HT),
and a GC-TOF-MS (Leco, Pegasus HT). Separation is performed via LC, nano-LC, or GC, but direct infusion analysis is also possible.
The
service includes sample measurements, consultation on experimental design, and data analysis. Data is processed using various
software tools and bioinformatics to ensure accurate identification and quantification of metabolites and proteins.
Address: Großhaderner Str. 2-4
82152 Planegg-Martinsried
Bayern
Deutschland
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82152 Planegg-Martinsried
Bayern
Deutschland
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Host Institution
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
80539 München
Bayern
Deutschland
http://www.uni-muenchen.de
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
80539 München
Bayern
Deutschland
http://www.uni-muenchen.de
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Scientific Domain
Primary Subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
Secondary Subjects:
- Medicine
- Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture and Veterinary Medicine
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Category
Genomic, Transcriptomic, Proteomics and Metabolomics Facilities
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Scientific Services
MSBioLMU offers analyses of metabolites (metabolomics) and proteins (proteomics). The polar fraction of a sample is fragmented
using GC-TOF-MS (Leco, Pegasus HT) and annotated with databases. Unknown compounds are classified as "Unknown" and can be
assigned to substance classes based on fragmentation patterns. Identification through standard matching is also possible.
The nonpolar fraction is analyzed using LC-timsTOF-MS/MS (Bruker, timsTOF), enabling structural elucidation of individual
compounds through additional fragmentation. Pigment and fatty acid analysis (lipidomics) are also available.
Proteins are
proteolytically digested, and peptides are analyzed using nano-LC-QTOF-MS/MS (Bruker, Impact II) or nano-LC-timsTOF-MS/MS
(Bruker, timsTOF HT). Identification is performed with MaxQuant. Various sample matrices are analyzed, ranging from individual
gel bands or gel spots to highly complex cell lysates or cell extracts.
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Scientific Equipment
- LC-timsTOF-MS
- nanoLC-timsTOFHT-MS
- nanoLC-QTOF-MS
- GC-TOF-MS
- HPLC
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Keywords
- Mass Spectrometry
- Metabolism
- Metabolomics
- Proteomics
- Plant Physiology
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Networks
SFB TRR175 - The Green Hub
https://www.tr175.bio.lmu.de/
https://www.tr175.bio.lmu.de/
PhotoRedesign (Redesigning the Photosynthetic Light Reactions)
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/854126/de
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/854126/de
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Users per annum
Internal Users: 20
External Users in total: 17
External Users: 15
External Users in the EU: 2
External Users outside of EU: 0