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Bruker timsTOF fleX MALDI-2 advanced dual-source TIMS-QTOF mass spectrometer with MALDI-2 imaging and LC-MS/MS proteomics capability for spatial omics, biomarker discovery, and pharmaceutical research.

Key Features:

  • Dual-Source Technology: Integrated MALDI-2 laser post-ionization with ESI (CaptiveSpray nanoESI), enabling both imaging MS and traditional LC-MS/MS in one system.

  • MALDI-2 Post-Ionization: Dramatically enhances ion yields for lipids, metabolites, glycans, and peptides in imaging workflows.

  • Trapped Ion Mobility Spectrometry (TIMS): Provides 4D molecular separation by retention time, m/z, intensity, and ion mobility.

  • QTOF High Resolution: Delivers >60,000 FWHM resolution with <1 ppm mass accuracy for reliable compound identification.

  • Versatile Workflows: Switch between spatial omics imaging and UHPLC-MS/MS proteomics on a single platform.

  • High Sensitivity: Detects low-abundance species with improved signal-to-noise from MALDI-2 ionization.

  • PASEF Support: When operated in LC-MS/MS mode, uses Parallel Accumulation Serial Fragmentation for ultra-fast proteomics.

  • Advanced Imaging: Enables molecular histology, lipidomics, drug distribution, and tumor microenvironment mapping.

  • Regulatory Ready: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant for pharmaceutical and clinical applications.


Applications:

  • Spatial Omics & Imaging Mass Spectrometry: High-resolution mapping of metabolites, lipids, peptides, and proteins in tissue.

  • Proteomics & Biomarker Discovery: PASEF-enabled high-throughput LC-MS/MS for deep proteome coverage.

  • Clinical & Translational Research: Mapping of disease biomarkers directly in tissue context.

  • Pharmaceutical R&D: Drug distribution and metabolism studies in tissue environments.

  • Metabolomics & Lipidomics: Enhanced MALDI-2 sensitivity for small molecule and lipid imaging.

  • Multi-Omics Integration: Combines imaging MS with proteomics for comprehensive biological insights.


Specifications (Table):

Parameter Specification
MS Type Dual-source TIMS-QTOF (MALDI-2 + ESI)
Ion Mobility Trapped Ion Mobility Spectrometry (TIMS)
Special Technology MALDI-2 post-ionization, PASEF for LC-MS/MS
Mass Range m/z 20 – 20,000
Resolution >60,000 FWHM
Mass Accuracy <1 ppm (internal), <3 ppm (external)
Acquisition Speed >100 Hz with PASEF
Ionization Sources MALDI-2, CaptiveSpray nanoESI, APCI (optional)
Laser System Smartbeam™ 3D laser with MALDI-2 post-ionization
Sample Types Tissue sections, cell cultures, biofluids, LC-separated peptides/proteins
Software Bruker SCiLS Lab, Compass HyStar, ProteoScape, MaxQuant, Spectronaut
Compliance 21 CFR Part 11 ready
Key Advantage Single platform for MALDI imaging and high-resolution LC-MS/MS proteomics

 

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