Subcellular metabolite and lipid analysis of Xenopus laevis eggs by LAESI mass spectrometry.

Xenopus laevis eggs are used as a biological model system for studying fertilization and early embryonic development in vertebrates. Most methods used for their molecular analysis require elaborate sample preparation including separate protocols for the water soluble and lipid components. In this st...

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Main Authors: Bindesh Shrestha, Prabhakar Sripadi, Brent R Reschke, Holly D Henderson, Matthew J Powell, Sally A Moody, Akos Vertes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4266676?pdf=render