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Glycoconjugate journal2011; 28(2); 67-87; doi: 10.1007/s10719-011-9325-6

Systematic analyses of free ceramide species and ceramide species comprising neutral glycosphingolipids by MALDI-TOF MS with high-energy CID.

Abstract: Free ceramides and glycosphingolipids (GSLs) are important components of the membrane microdomain and play significant roles in cell survival. Recent studies have revealed that both fatty acids and long-chain bases (LCBs) are more diverse than expected, in terms of i) alkyl chain length, ii) hydroxylation and iii) the presence or absence of double bonds. Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) have been well utilized to characterize sphingolipids with high throughput, but reports to date have not fully characterized various types of ceramide species such as hydroxyl fatty acids and/or trihydroxy-LCBs of both free ceramides and the constituent ceramides in neutral GSLs. We performed a systematic analysis of both ceramide species, including LCBs with nona-octadeca lengths using MALDI-TOF MS with high-energy collision-induced dissociation (CID) at 20 keV. Using both protonated and sodiated ions, this technique enabled us to propose general rules to discriminate between isomeric and isobaric ceramide species, unrelated to the presence or absence of sugar chains. In addition, this high-energy CID generated (3,5)A ions, indicating Hex 1-4 Hex linkage in the sugar chains. Using this method, we demonstrated distinct differences among ceramide species, including free ceramides, sphingomyelins, and neutral GSLs of glucosylceramides, galactosylceramides, lactosylceramides, globotriaosylceramides and Forssman glycolipids in the equine kidneys.
Publication Date: 2011-03-12 PubMed ID: 21400001DOI: 10.1007/s10719-011-9325-6Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses a systematic study of free ceramides and glycosphingolipids by using advanced mass spectrometry techniques to characterize their different species. The results reveal distinct variations among these types of molecules, enhancing our understanding of their roles in cell survival.

Overview of the Research

  • The research focuses on free ceramides and glycosphingolipids, biological molecules that are integral to the workings of cell membranes and cell survival. These molecules are more diverse than previously thought, as they can vary in terms of their alkyl chain length, hydroxylation, and the presence or absence of double bonds.
  • The researchers used advanced techniques such as electrospray ionization mass spectrometry and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) to characterize these molecules.

Methodology and Findings

  • The team conducted a comprehensive analysis of ceramide species using MALDI-TOF MS with high-energy collision-induced dissociation (CID) at 20 keV. This is a powerful methodology that can precisely break down molecules into their constituent parts, providing a detailed view of their composition.
  • With this method, they were able to propose general rules to distinguish between isomeric and isobaric ceramide species, regardless of the presence or absence of sugar chains. Isomers are molecules with the same chemical formula but different structural arrangements, while isobars are atoms with the same number of nucleons but different atomic numbers.
  • Moreover, high-energy CID produced specific ions, (3,5)A ions, demonstrating a particular type of linkage (Hex 1-4 Hex) in the sugar chains.
  • Using these methods, they found significant differences among ceramide species, including free ceramides, sphingomyelins, and neutral GSLs of various kinds in the equine kidneys.

Implication and Significance of the Research

  • This research has crucial implications for our understanding of cell biology. By providing a more detailed characterization of ceramides and glycosphingolipids, we gain insights into their various roles in cell survival and membrane dynamics.
  • The techniques and analytical rules proposed by the researchers can also be used for further studies, enhancing the capability of researchers to investigate these complex molecules and their functions.
  • Moreover, the specific variations that they found among different ceramide species could potentially shed light on disease mechanisms or contribute to the development of new therapeutic strategies. For instance, alterations in ceramide levels and composition have been implicated in various pathological conditions, including cancer, neurodegeneration, and inflammatory diseases.

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APA
Tanaka K, Yamada M, Tamiya-Koizumi K, Kannagi R, Aoyama T, Hara A, Kyogashima M. (2011). Systematic analyses of free ceramide species and ceramide species comprising neutral glycosphingolipids by MALDI-TOF MS with high-energy CID. Glycoconj J, 28(2), 67-87. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10719-011-9325-6

Publication

ISSN: 1573-4986
NlmUniqueID: 8603310
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 28
Issue: 2
Pages: 67-87

Researcher Affiliations

Tanaka, Kouji
  • Division of Molecular Pathology, Aichi Cancer Center Research Institute, Nagoya, Aichi 464-8681, Japan.
Yamada, Masaki
    Tamiya-Koizumi, Keiko
      Kannagi, Reiji
        Aoyama, Toshifumi
          Hara, Atsushi
            Kyogashima, Mamoru

              MeSH Terms

              • Animals
              • Ceramides / chemistry
              • Galactosylceramides / chemistry
              • Glucosylceramides / chemistry
              • Horses
              • Kidney / metabolism
              • Neutral Glycosphingolipids / chemistry
              • Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization / methods
              • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization

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