Two-Layer Sample Preparation Method for MALDI Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Protein and Peptide Samples Containing Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

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Abstract

Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) is widely used in protein sample workup. However, many mass spectrometric methods cannot tolerate the presence of this strong surfactant in a protein sample. We present a practical and robust technique based on a two-layer matrix/sample deposition method for the analysis of protein and peptide samples containing SDS by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS). The two-layer method involves the deposition of a mixture of sample and matrix on top of a thin layer of matrix crystals. It was found that for SDS-containing samples, the intensity of the MALDI signals can be affected by the conditions of sample preparation: on-probe washing, choice of matrix, deposition method, solvent system, and protein-to-SDS ratio. However, we found that, under appropriate conditions, the two-layer method gave reliable MALDI signals for samples with levels of SDS up to approximately 1%. The applications of this method are demonstrated for MALDI analysis of hydrophobic membrane proteins as well as bacterial extracts. We envision that this two-layer method capable of handling impure samples including those containing SDS will play an important role in protein molecular weight analysis as well as in proteome identification by MALDI-MS and MS/MS.

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