Sample Preparation for MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry

The success of your MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry analysis depends largely on how the sample is prepared. There are a number of choices to be made when preparing a MALDI-TOF sample, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. Resources for MALDI-TOF sample preparation: Sigma-Aldrich Analytix Guide to MALDI-Mass Spectrometry: Bruker Guide to MALDI Sample Preparation: Sigma-Aldrich List of Matrix Substances for MALDI-MS: MALDI-TOF ChemWiki: UC Irvine MALDI Sample Preparation Guide: ~jgreaves/mass-spectrometry/ WU St. Louis MALDI Sample Preparation General Recommendations: MIT MALDI-TOF Sample Preparation Guide: SD State MALDI Sample Preparation Guide: