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In depth investigation of the capabilities and limitations of combined proteomic-MALDI MS based approach for the forensic detection of blood. Sci Justice 2022; 62:602-609. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2022.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Stanzione I, Pitocchi R, Pennacchio A, Cicatiello P, Piscitelli A, Giardina P. Innovative surface bio-functionalization by fungal hydrophobins and their engineered variants. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:959166. [PMID: 36032682 PMCID: PMC9403755 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.959166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Research on innovative surface functionalization strategies to develop materials with high added value is particularly challenging since this process is a crucial step in a wide range of fields (i.e., biomedical, biosensing, and food packaging). Up to now, the main applied derivatization methods require hazardous and poorly biocompatible reagents, harsh conditions of temperature and pressure, and are time consuming and cost effective. The discovery of biomolecules able to adhere by non-covalent bonds on several surfaces paves the way for their employment as a replacement of chemical processes. A simple, fast, and environment-friendly method of achieving modification of chemically inert surfaces is offered by hydrophobins, small amphiphilic proteins produced by filamentous fungi. Due to their structural characteristics, they form stable protein layers at interfaces, serving as anchoring points that can strongly bind molecules of interest. In addition, genetic engineering techniques allow the production of hydrophobins fused to a wide spectrum of relevant proteins, providing further benefits in term of time and ease of the process. In fact, it is possible to bio-functionalize materials by simply dip-casting, or by direct deposition, rendering them exploitable, for example, in the development of biomedical and biosensing platforms.
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Kennedy K, Cole L, Witt M, Sealey M, Francese S. Forensic Discrimination of Differentially Sourced Animal Blood Using a Bottom-Up Proteomics Based MALDI MS Approach. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27072039. [PMID: 35408438 PMCID: PMC9000818 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Recently published work has reported the development and application of a bottom-up proteomic approach to distinguish between human and animal blood (down to animal species level), by rapid screening using Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS). In that study, it was additionally observed that intravenous animal blood exhibits different spectral profiles from blood collected within the animal chest cavity as well as from the diluted blood collected within packets of meat. In this follow-up study we explored the resulting hypothesis that, depending on how blood is shed or collected, protein biomarker profiles vary to the extent of systematically permitting a distinction between possible sources of blood (for example, flesh wound versus packaged meat). This intelligence may be important in reconstructing the dynamics of the crime. The combination of statistical analysis and tandem mass spectrometry has yielded additional animal blood markers as well as confirming the ability to correctly determine the animal species from which blood derived, regardless of the retailer selling it (amongst the five investigated). These data confirm the initial hypothesis and demonstrate the opportunity for the proteomics-MALDI combined approach to provide additional intelligence to the investigation of violent crimes when examining blood evidence.
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- Katie Kennedy
- Biomolecular Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK; (K.K.); (L.C.)
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- Biomolecular Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK; (K.K.); (L.C.)
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- Bruker Daltonics GmbH & Co. KG, 28359 Bremen, Germany;
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- Defence Science and Technology Laboratories (DSTL), Porton Down SP4 0JQ, UK;
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- Biomolecular Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK; (K.K.); (L.C.)
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Heaton C, Witt M, Cole L, Eyre J, Tazzyman S, McColm R, Francese S. Detection and mapping of haemoglobin variants in blood fingermarks by MALDI MS for suspect "profiling". Analyst 2021; 146:4290-4302. [PMID: 34105523 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00578b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Over the past seven years Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry Profiling (MALDI MSP) and Imaging (MALDI MSI) have proven to be feasible tools for the detection of blood and its provenance in stains and fingermarks. However, whilst this capability as a confirmatory test addresses the primary questions at the scene of a violent crime, additional intelligence recoverable from blood can also prove important for investigations. A DNA profile is the most obvious and important example of such intelligence; however, it is not always suitable for identification purposes, depending on quantity, age and environmental conditions. Proteins are much more stable and determining the presence of haemoglobin variants in blood recovered at a crime scene may provide associative and possibly corroborating evidence on the presence of an individual at a particular location. This evidence gains more incriminatory value, the lower the incidence of the variant in a certain geographical area or population and may contribute to narrowing down the pool of suspects. In this study, a MALDI based mass spectrometric method has been developed and tested on six haemoglobin variants for their fast and reliable identification and mapping in blood fingermarks.
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- Cameron Heaton
- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
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- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK
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- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Porton Down, UK
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- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
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Kennedy K, Bengiat R, Heaton C, Herman Y, Oz C, Elad ML, Cole L, Francese S. "MALDI-CSI": A proposed method for the tandem detection of human blood and DNA typing from enhanced fingermarks. Forensic Sci Int 2021; 323:110774. [PMID: 33930825 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.110774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry Profiling and Imaging (MALDI MSP and MALDI MSI), in combination with bottom up proteomics, have proven to successfully detect and map blood-derived peptide signatures in blood fingermarks, with high specificity and compatibility with a number of blood enhancement techniques (BET). In the present study, the application of MALDI MSP and MSI to blood marks has been investigated further. In particular, the MALDI based detection and visualisation of blood has been explored in tandem with DNA typing. This investigation has been undertaken in a scenario simulating blood fingermarks on painted walls. In the present study, two sets of marks were analysed with each set comprising of a depletion series of four marks deposited on a surface treated to simulate painted walls: Set I - developed with Ninhydrin (NIN) and Set II- developed with Acid Black-1 (AB-1). For both sets, the application of MALDI MSP was successful in detecting haem and human specific haemoglobin peptide markers. MALDI MSI also provided molecular images by visualising haem on the ridge pattern enhanced by BET. The feasibility of successful and subsequent DNA profiling from the recovered fingermarks was also assessed for marks that had undergone enzymatic in situ digestion and MALDI MSI; it was observed that in 73% of the samples analysed, a DNA profile suitable for comparison was obtained. Based on these results, a possible operational workflow has been proposed incorporating the use of a MALDI MS based approach as a confirmatory test for human blood enabling subsequent DNA typing.
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- Katie Kennedy
- Biomolecular Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK
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- Latent Fingerprint Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, National H.Q., Jerusalem 9780204, Israel
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- Biomolecular Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK
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- Biology & DNA Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, National H.Q., Jerusalem 9780204, Israel
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- Biology & DNA Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, National H.Q., Jerusalem 9780204, Israel
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- Latent Fingerprint Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), Israel Police, National H.Q., Jerusalem 9780204, Israel
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- Biomolecular Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK
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- Biomolecular Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK.
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Bradshaw R, Wilson G, Denison N, Francese S. Application of MALDI MS imaging after sequential processing of latent fingermarks. Forensic Sci Int 2020; 319:110643. [PMID: 33321384 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2020.110643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Latent fingermarks are routinely visualised by subjecting them to one or more CSI/crime lab processes to maximise the recovery of ridge flow and minutiae permitting an identification. In the last decade mass spectrometric imaging (MSI) techniques have been applied to fingermarks to provide information about a suspect and/or on the circumstances of the crime as well as yielding additional images of the ridge pattern. In some cases, these techniques have shown the ability to provide further ridge detail, "filling in the gaps" of the developed mark. Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MALDI MSI) is presently the most advanced of the so-called 'surface analysis' techniques, in terms of compatibility with a number of fingermark enhancement processes and implementation in operational casework. However, for the use of this technique in major crimes to become widespread, compatibility with sequential processing must be demonstrated. This short study has assessed compatibility with a number fingermark processing sequences applied to natural marks on the adhesive side of brown (parcel) and clear tapes. Within the study undertaken, the results confirm the possibility to use MALDI MSI in sequence with multiple processes offering in some instances, complementary ridge detail with respect to that recovered from marks developed by conventional sequence processing.
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- R Bradshaw
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield, UK
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- Accreditation & Standards, Yorkshire & Humber Regional Scientific Support Services, UK
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- Identification Services Yorkshire and the Humber Region, West Yorkshire Police, UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield, UK.
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Kennedy K, Heaton C, Langenburg G, Cole L, Clark T, Clench MR, Sears V, Sealey M, McColm R, Francese S. Pre-validation of a MALDI MS proteomics-based method for the reliable detection of blood and blood provenance. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17087. [PMID: 33051553 PMCID: PMC7555906 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74253-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The reliable identification of blood, as well as the determination of its origin (human or animal) is of great importance in a forensic investigation. Whilst presumptive tests are rapid and deployed in situ, their very nature requires confirmatory tests to be performed remotely. However, only serological tests can determine blood provenance. The present study improves on a previously devised Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS)—proteomics based method for the reliable detection of blood by enabling the determination of blood provenance. The overall protocol was developed to be more specific than presumptive tests and faster/easier than the gold standard liquid chromatography (LC) MS/MS analysis. This is considered a pre-validation study that has investigated stains and fingermarks made in blood, other biofluids and substances that can elicit a false-positive response to colorimetric or presumptive tests, in a blind fashion. Stains and marks were either untreated or enhanced with a range of presumptive tests. Human and animal blood were correctly discriminated from other biofluids and non-biofluid related matrices; animal species determination was also possible within the system investigated. The procedure is compatible with the prior application of presumptive tests. The refined strategy resulting from iterative improvements through a trial and error study of 56 samples was applied to a final set of 13 blind samples. This final study yielded 12/13 correct identifications with the 13th sample being correctly identified as animal blood but with no species attribution. This body of work will contribute towards the validation of MALDI MS based methods and deployment in violent crimes involving bloodshed.
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- Katie Kennedy
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Former Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST), Home Office, St Albans, UK
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- Defence Science and Technology Laboratories (DSTL), Porton Down, Salisbury, UK
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- Defence Science and Technology Laboratories (DSTL), Porton Down, Salisbury, UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
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Francese S. Criminal profiling through MALDI MS based technologies – breaking barriers towards border-free forensic science. AUST J FORENSIC SCI 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/00450618.2018.1561949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Cole LM, Clench MR, Francese S. Sample Treatment for Tissue Proteomics in Cancer, Toxicology, and Forensics. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019; 1073:77-123. [PMID: 31236840 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12298-0_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Since the birth of proteomics science in the 1990, the number of applications and of sample preparation methods has grown exponentially, making a huge contribution to the knowledge in life science disciplines. Continuous improvements in the sample treatment strategies unlock and reveal the fine details of disease mechanisms, drug potency, and toxicity as well as enable new disciplines to be investigated such as forensic science.This chapter will cover the most recent developments in sample preparation strategies for tissue proteomics in three areas, namely, cancer, toxicology, and forensics, thus also demonstrating breath of application within the domain of health and well-being, pharmaceuticals, and secure societies.In particular, in the area of cancer (human tumor biomarkers), the most efficient and multi-informative proteomic strategies will be covered in relation to the subsequent application of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) and liquid extraction surface analysis (LESA), due to their ability to provide molecular localization of tumor biomarkers albeit with different spatial resolution.With respect to toxicology, methodologies applied in toxicoproteomics will be illustrated with examples from its use in two important areas: the study of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) and studies of effects of chemical and environmental insults on skin, i.e., the effects of irritants, sensitizers, and ionizing radiation. Within this chapter, mainly tissue proteomics sample preparation methods for LC-MS/MS analysis will be discussed as (i) the use of LC-MS/MS is majorly represented in the research efforts of the bioanalytical community in this area and (ii) LC-MS/MS still is the gold standard for quantification studies.Finally, the use of proteomics will also be discussed in forensic science with respect to the information that can be recovered from blood and fingerprint evidence which are commonly encountered at the scene of the crime. The application of proteomic strategies for the analysis of blood and fingerprints is novel and proteomic preparation methods will be reported in relation to the subsequent use of mass spectrometry without any hyphenation. While generally yielding more information, hyphenated methods are often more laborious and time-consuming; since forensic investigations need quick turnaround, without compromising validity of the information, the prospect to develop methods for the application of quick forensic mass spectrometry techniques such as MALDI-MS (in imaging or profiling mode) is of great interest.
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- L M Cole
- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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- Biomolecular Science Research Centre, Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.
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J. Bailey M, Costa C. Mass Spectrometry Methods for the Recovery of Forensic Intelligence from Fingermarks. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ANALYSIS OF FORENSIC TRACES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-20542-3_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Deininger L, Francese S, Clench M, Langenburg G, Sears V, Sammon C. Investigation of infinite focus microscopy for the determination of the association of blood with fingermarks. Sci Justice 2018; 58:397-404. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scijus.2018.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Cicatiello P, Ntasi G, Rossi M, Marino G, Giardina P, Birolo L. Minimally Invasive and Portable Method for the Identification of Proteins in Ancient Paintings. Anal Chem 2018; 90:10128-10133. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b01718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Paola Cicatiello
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy I-80126
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy I-80126
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- Department of Earth, Environment and Resources Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy I-80126
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy I-80126
- University Suor Orsola Benincasa, Naples, Italy 80132
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy I-80126
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy I-80126
- Task Force “Metodologie Analitiche per la Salvaguardia dei Beni Culturali”, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy I-80126
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A complementary forensic ‘proteo-genomic’ approach for the direct identification of biological fluid traces under fingernails. Anal Bioanal Chem 2018; 410:6165-6175. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-018-1223-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Chris Lennard
- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia
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Lauzon N, Chaurand P. Detection of exogenous substances in latent fingermarks by silver-assisted LDI imaging MS: perspectives in forensic sciences. Analyst 2018; 143:3586-3594. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an00688a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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For over one hundred years, the fingerprint has reigned as one of the most trusted pieces of forensic evidence for suspect identification. Today, modern imaging mass spectrometry technology allows to correlate molecular information to the fingerprint giving us valuable insights into a suspect lifestyle and behaviour.
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- Nidia Lauzon
- University of Montreal
- Department of Chemistry
- Canada
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Kamanna S, Henry J, Voelcker N, Linacre A, Kirkbride KP. "Bottom-up" in situ proteomic differentiation of human and non-human haemoglobins for forensic purposes by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2017; 31:1927-1937. [PMID: 28884851 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.7986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 09/03/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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RATIONALE The detection and identification of human blood on crime-related items are of particular relevance to many investigations because shed blood can provide evidence of violent contact between individuals. However, for any detection and identification technique, specificity is a critical performance characteristic to assess; that is, whether the technique has the capability to differentiate between human blood (which usually is of relevance to a criminal investigation) and non-human blood (which usually would not be associated with a crime but may be detected incidentally). METHODS Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) approaches using "top-down" (detection of intact proteins) and "bottom-up" (detection of tryptic peptide markers) were used to detect and identify haemoglobin in blood from humans and from a range of Australian native mammals; the technique could be carried out directly on blood stains without the need to extract proteins (i.e., in situ measurement). Imaging of haemoglobin was achieved in bloodied fingermarks, including those that had been enhanced using two "industry standard" fingermark enhancement processes. RESULTS Differentiation of intact haemoglobin proteins in human and non-human blood using "top-down" MALDI-TOF-MS was difficult. However, in situ "bottom-up" approaches using tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) and de novo sequencing of tryptic digest peptides allowed unambiguous differentiation. Imaging mass spectrometry of human haemoglobin, even when it was mixed with animal blood, was achieved in bloodied fingermarks that had been enhanced using two common processes (staining with Amido Black or dusted with magnetic powder) and "lifted" using adhesive tape. CONCLUSIONS The MALDI-TOF-MS-based in situ "bottom-up" proteomic methodology described here shows great promise for the detection of human blood and even imaging of blood in bloodied fingermarks. The approach is sensitive, can differentiate between human blood and that from many animals (including several Australian native animals), and can be implemented after traditional crime scene fingermark enhancement techniques have been carried out.
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- S Kamanna
- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, 5001, Australia
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- Forensic Sciences SA, GPO Box 2790, Adelaide, South Australia, 5001, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Parlville, Melbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, 5001, Australia
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, 5001, Australia
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Applications of Functional Amyloids from Fungi: Surface Modification by Class I Hydrophobins. Biomolecules 2017; 7:biom7030045. [PMID: 28672843 PMCID: PMC5618226 DOI: 10.3390/biom7030045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Class I hydrophobins produced from fungi are amongst the first proteins recognized as functional amyloids. They are amphiphilic proteins involved in the formation of aerial structures such as spores or fruiting bodies. They form chemically robust layers which can only be dissolved in strong acids. These layers adhere to different surfaces, changing their wettability, and allow the binding of other proteins. Herein, the modification of diverse types of surfaces with Class I hydrophobins is reported, highlighting the applications of the coated surfaces. Indeed, these coatings can be exploited in several fields, spanning from biomedical to industrial applications, which include biosensing and textile manufacturing.
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Cicatiello P, Dardano P, Pirozzi M, Gravagnuolo AM, De Stefano L, Giardina P. Self-assembly of two hydrophobins from marine fungi affected by interaction with surfaces. Biotechnol Bioeng 2017; 114:2173-2186. [PMID: 28543036 DOI: 10.1002/bit.26344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 05/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Hydrophobins are amphiphilic fungal proteins endowed with peculiar characteristics, such as a high surface activity and an interface triggered self-assembly. Several applications of these proteins have been proposed in the food, cosmetics and biomedical fields. Moreover, their use as proteinaceous coatings can be effective for materials and nanomaterials applications. The discovery of novel hydrophobins with diverse properties may be advantageous from both the scientific and industrial points of view. Stressful environmental conditions of fungal growth may induce the production of proteins with peculiar features. Two Class I hydrophobins from fungi isolated from marine environment have been recently purified. Herein, their propensity to aggregate forming nanometric fibrillar structures has been compared, using different techniques, such as circular dichroism, dynamic light scattering and Thioflavin T fluorescence assay. Furthermore, TEM and AFM images indicate that the interaction of these proteins with specific surfaces, are crucial in the formation of amyloid fibrils and in the assembly morphologies. These self-assembling proteins show promising properties as bio-coating for different materials via a green process. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2017;114: 2173-2186. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Paola Cicatiello
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cintia 4, Naples, I-80126, Italy
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Unit of Naples-National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Protein Biochemistry, Unit of Naples-National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cintia 4, Naples, I-80126, Italy.,Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems, Unit of Naples-National Research Council, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cintia 4, Naples, I-80126, Italy
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Gao W, Wang C, Muzyka K, Kitte SA, Li J, Zhang W, Xu G. Artemisinin-Luminol Chemiluminescence for Forensic Bloodstain Detection Using a Smart Phone as a Detector. Anal Chem 2017; 89:6160-6165. [PMID: 28492080 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b01000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Forensic luminol chemiluminescence test is one of the most sensitive and popular methods for the determination of latent bloodstains. It mainly uses hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate as coreactants. The easy decomposition of hydrogen peroxide and sodium perborate in the presence of many ions significantly affects the selectivity. Artemisinin is a natural peroxide that is quite stable in the presence of common ions. In the present study, artemisinin has been exploited for the forensic bloodstain chemiluminescence detection for the first time. Using smart phone as cost-effective portable detector, the visual detection of bloodstains has been achieved with a dilution factor of blood up to 100 000. Moreover, this system shows excellent selectivity against many common species. It can well differentiate bloodstains from other stains, such as coffee, brown sugar, and black tea. Both favorable sensitivity and selectivity makes the present method promising in forensic detection.
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- Wenyue Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun, Jilin 130022, P.R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun, Jilin 130022, P.R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, P.R. China.,College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology , Guilin 541004, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun, Jilin 130022, P.R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, P.R. China.,Laboratory of Analytical Optochemotronics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics , Kharkiv 61166, Ukraine
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun, Jilin 130022, P.R. China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049, P.R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology , Guilin 541004, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun, Jilin 130022, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Changchun, Jilin 130022, P.R. China
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A mass spectrometry-based forensic toolbox for imaging and detecting biological fluid evidence in finger marks and fingernail scrapings. Int J Legal Med 2017; 131:1413-1422. [DOI: 10.1007/s00414-017-1587-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bradshaw R. MALDI Mass Spectrometry Profiling and Imaging Applied to the Analysis of Latent Fingermarks. Methods Mol Biol 2017; 1618:149-163. [PMID: 28523506 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7051-3_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Latent fingermarks are derived from a transfer of material from the fingertips to a surface upon contact. Traditionally, fingermarks are employed for biometric identification of individuals based on matching of the pattern of the ridges. However, in recent years, there has been a stark increase in the use of advanced analytical techniques in order to obtain additional information, specifically the chemical composition of the residue. Understanding the complexity of the endogenous and exogenous content of fingermarks could be extremely useful in allowing further development of enhancement techniques currently used in forensic scenarios by identifying potential target molecules. This chemical information could also potentially provide invaluable information on the lifestyle of an individual, including their activities prior to depositing a mark.An analytical tool that has gained notable popularity in this novel area of research is matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation mass spectrometry (MALDI MS). This technique can either be employed for rapid chemical profiling or imaging of fingermarks to detect chemical species contained within the residue, with the latter also allowing for physical reconstruction of the fingermark ridges.This chapter will provide an overview of the protocols employed to allow for both MALDI MS profiling and imaging analysis of latent fingermarks, specifically covering the types of fingermarks employed and techniques used to deposit matrices onto samples.
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- Robert Bradshaw
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard St., Sheffield, S1 1WB, UK.
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Francese S, Bradshaw R, Denison N. An update on MALDI mass spectrometry based technology for the analysis of fingermarks – stepping into operational deployment. Analyst 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7an00569e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Expanded range of retrievable intelligence from fingermarksviaMALDI MS based methods and increased operational capabilities of the technology.
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- S. Francese
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging
- Biomolecular Research Centre
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sheffield
- UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging
- Biomolecular Research Centre
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sheffield
- UK
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- Identification Services Yorkshire and the Humber Region
- Wakefield
- UK WF27UA
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Bradshaw R, Denison N, Francese S. Implementation of MALDI MS profiling and imaging methods for the analysis of real crime scene fingermarks. Analyst 2017; 142:1581-1590. [DOI: 10.1039/c7an00218a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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First insights into MALDI MS based method's transition to operational casework involving fingermark analysis.
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- R. Bradshaw
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging
- Biomolecular Research Centre
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sheffield
- UK
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- Identification Services Yorkshire and the Humber Region
- West Yorkshire Police
- Wakefield
- UK WF27UA
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging
- Biomolecular Research Centre
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sheffield
- UK
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Cicatiello P, Gravagnuolo AM, Gnavi G, Varese GC, Giardina P. Marine fungi as source of new hydrophobins. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 92:1229-1233. [PMID: 27527694 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hydrophobins have been described as the most powerful surface-active proteins known. They are produced by filamentous fungi and exhibit a distinct amphiphilic structure determining their self-assembly at hydrophilic-hydrophobic interfaces and surfactant properties which have been demonstrated to be useful for several biotechnological applications. The marine environment represents a vast natural resource of new molecules produced by organisms growing in various stressful conditions. This study was focused on the screening of 100 marine fungi from Mycoteca Universitatis Taurinensis (MUT) for the identification of new hydrophobins. Four different methods were set up to extract hydrophobins of class I and II, from the mycelium or the culture broth of fungi. Six fungi were selected as the best producers of hydrophobins endowed with different characteristics. Their ability to form stable amphiphilic films and their emulsification capacity in the presence of olive oil was evaluated.
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- Paola Cicatiello
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cintia 4, I-80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cintia 4, I-80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, viale P.A. Mattioli 25, I-10125 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin, viale P.A. Mattioli 25, I-10125 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cintia 4, I-80126 Naples, Italy.
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Deininger L, Patel E, Clench MR, Sears V, Sammon C, Francese S. Proteomics goes forensic: Detection and mapping of blood signatures in fingermarks. Proteomics 2016; 16:1707-17. [DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201500544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Revised: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Lisa Deininger
- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging; Biomolecular Research Centre; Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging; Biomolecular Research Centre; Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging; Biomolecular Research Centre; Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield UK
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- Centre for Applied Science and Technology; Home Office; St Albans UK
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- Materials and Engineering Research Institute; Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield UK
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- Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging; Biomolecular Research Centre; Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield UK
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