Using boronolectin in MALDI-MS imaging for the histological analysis of cancer tissue expressing the sialyl Lewis X antigen

Chaofeng Dai, Lisa H. Cazares, Lifang Wang, Yong Chu, Siming L. Wang, Dean A. Troyer, O. John Semmes, Richard R. Drake, Binghe Wang

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Abstract

Certain carbohydrate-based biomarkers are known to correlate with cancer formation and progression. By targeting sialyl Lewis X, we have developed the first boronolectin-MS tag conjugate, which allows for MALDI-based imaging of cancer based on its cell surface carbohydrate.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)10338-10340
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume47
Issue number37
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 7 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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