Next-Generation Infrared Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Electrospray Ionization Source for Mass Spectrometry Imaging and High-Throughput Screening

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Abstract

Infrared matrix-assisted laser desorption electrospray ionization (IR-MALDESI) is a hybrid, ambient ionization source that combines the advantages of electrospray ionization and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization, making it a versatile tool for both high-throughput screening (HTS) and mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) studies. To expand the capabilities of the IR-MALDESI source, an entirely new architecture was designed to overcome the key limitations of the previous source. This next-generation (NextGen) IR-MALDESI source features a vertically mounted IR-laser, a planar translation stage with computerized sample height control, an aluminum enclosure, and a novel mass spectrometer interface plate. The NextGen IR-MALDESI source has improved user-friendliness, improved overall versatility, and can be coupled to numerous Orbitrap mass spectrometers to accommodate more research laboratories. In this work, we highlight the benefits of the NextGen IR-MALDESI source as an improved platform for MSI and direct analysis. We also optimize the NextGen MALDESI source component geometries to increase target ion abundances over a wide m/z range. Finally, documentation is provided for each NextGen IR-MALDESI part so that it can be replicated and incorporated into any lab space.

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