Cellular heterogeneity is essential for the physiological functions of organisms,and precise interpretation of the relevant biological mechanisms involved requires accurate measurement of biomolecules,including DNA,RN...Cellular heterogeneity is essential for the physiological functions of organisms,and precise interpretation of the relevant biological mechanisms involved requires accurate measurement of biomolecules,including DNA,RNA,proteins,and metabolites at the single-cell level.Cellular metabolites react most rapidly to environmental and biochemical changes such that their detection is a critical step in determining the physiological state of cells.However,their limited amounts,structural diversity,and significant content variation render single-cell metabolomics analysis technically challenging.Mass spectrometry,with its high sensitivity,good selectivity,and wide dynamic range,has been widely used in the single-cell analysis in recent years.In terms of ionization techniques,there are four main types of single-cell mass spectrometry methods:nano-electrospray ionization mass spectrometry,matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry,secondary ion mass spectrometry,and dielectric barrier discharge ionization mass spectrometry.In this mini review,the progress of single-cellmass spectrometrymethodologies and data processing strategies are summarized,and the future trends in single-cell mass spectrometry are outlined.展开更多
文摘Cellular heterogeneity is essential for the physiological functions of organisms,and precise interpretation of the relevant biological mechanisms involved requires accurate measurement of biomolecules,including DNA,RNA,proteins,and metabolites at the single-cell level.Cellular metabolites react most rapidly to environmental and biochemical changes such that their detection is a critical step in determining the physiological state of cells.However,their limited amounts,structural diversity,and significant content variation render single-cell metabolomics analysis technically challenging.Mass spectrometry,with its high sensitivity,good selectivity,and wide dynamic range,has been widely used in the single-cell analysis in recent years.In terms of ionization techniques,there are four main types of single-cell mass spectrometry methods:nano-electrospray ionization mass spectrometry,matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry,secondary ion mass spectrometry,and dielectric barrier discharge ionization mass spectrometry.In this mini review,the progress of single-cellmass spectrometrymethodologies and data processing strategies are summarized,and the future trends in single-cell mass spectrometry are outlined.
