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Spatial Metabolomics Mass Spectrometry Imaging: MALDI vs DESI forHigh-Resolution Tissue Mapping

  • Writer: Seungjun Yeo
    Seungjun Yeo
  • Oct 13
  • 0 min read
Infographic comparing MALDI and
DESI mass spectrometry imaging for
spatial metabolomics: MALDI uses
matrix-coated cryosections and laser
ionization for high spatial resolution
but matrix clusters limit m/z < 500;
DESI sprays charged solvent without
matrix, allows section re-analysis,
detects small metabolites, and both
generate spectra and ion images for
spatial lipidomics and drug mapping.

 
 
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