Application of mass spectrometry in silkworm research—Review. (8th January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sun, Fan; Ye, Chong Jun; Li, Bing; Wang, Taichu; Fan, Tao
• Is Part Of: Biomedical chromatography. Volume 33:Number 4(2019)
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• Publication Date: 2019-01-08
• Subjects: fatty acids -- mass spectrometry -- proteomics -- quantitative analysis -- silkworm; Chromatographic analysis -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Biology -- Periodicals; Chromatography -- methods -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 543.089
• DOI: 10.1002/bmc.4476
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0269-3879

Abstract

Abstract: In this first mass spectrometry‐focused review paper, we will review current applications of mass spectrometry in the area of silkworm research. We will focus our review on the following two most important areas as they are currently being researched by scientists. Firstly, the proteomics of proteins in the process of silkworm lifecycle has generated knowledge about previous undetected proteins, some of which might possess therapeutic effects. Secondly, fatty acids, which are the other major components in silkworm, have several potential medical applications. We will also highlight potential areas warranting further investigation.