Characterization of the Structural Diversity and Structure-Specific Behavior of Oxidized Phospholipids by LC-MS/MS

Ryohei Aoyagi, Takahiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Furukawa, Makoto Arita

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Abstract

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), esterified to phospholipids, are susceptible to oxidation. They form oxidized phospholipids (OxPLs) by oxygenases or reactive oxygen species (ROS), or both. These OxPLs are associated with various diseases, such as atherosclerosis, pulmonary injuries, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and diabetes. Since many types of OxPLs seem to be generated in vivo, precise determination of their structural diversity is required to understand their potential structure-specific functions. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is a powerful method to quantitatively measure the structural diversity of OxPLs present in biological samples. This review outlines recent advances in analytical methods for OxPLs and their physiological relevance in health and diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)953-961
Number of pages9
JournalChemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Volume69
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021 Oct 1

Keywords

  • Analytical chemistry
  • Lipidomics
  • Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Oxidized phospholipid
  • Oxylipin
  • Polyunsaturated fatty acid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Drug Discovery

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