26.1645 165.91 33.267 Thermo Scientific Q Exactive rbitrap LC-MS/MS System Unmatched Confidence for Quan/Qual Analyses Identify Quantify Confirm
Quanfirmation \ kwän-f r-'m -shän\ n 1 : the ability to confidently identify, quantify, and confirm using a single mass spectrometer : syn Q EXACTIVE MASS SPECTRMETER The unsurpassed performance of rbitrap technology has revolutionized mass spectrometry. The Thermo Scientific Q Exactive benchtop LC-MS/MS is the next step in that revolution, combining high-performance quadrupole precursor selection with high-resolution, accurate-mass (HR/AM) rbitrap detection for outstanding performance and tremendous versatility. The Q Exactive mass spectrometer is superbly suited to untargeted or targeted screening with high-confidence confirmation, but is equally capable of a broad range of qualitative and quantitative applications. The superior quality of Q Exactive data enables identification and quantitation of more compounds with greater confidence. With the Q Exactive LC-MS/MS: Proven S-lens ion source provides the enhanced sensitivity needed to find more analytes 14, resolution at 2 and <1 ppm mass accuracy provide outstanding ID confidence Spectrum multiplexing and advanced signal processing ensure UHPLC-compatible data acquisition speed for increased throughput 2 Fast scan-to-scan polarity switching in both MS and MS/MS reveals more compounds in a single run
Hyperbolic quadrupole mass filter precise selection of precursor ions and outstanding ion transmission rbitrap mass analyzer unrivaled mass resolution and unmatched spectrum quality S-lens ion source excellent ion transmission for enhanced sensitivity C-trap premier in-spectrum dynamic range HCD collision cell higher fragmentation efficiency for unsurpassed MS/MS spectra quality Carbofuran C12H153 MH = 222.1125 Formetanate C11H1532 MH = 222.1237 1 R=17,5 222.1263 R=35, 222.1238 R=7, 222.1238 R=14, 222.1237 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 222.1463 1 222.1838 222. 222.1 222.2 222.1124 222.1467 222.1843 222. 222.1 222.2 222.1129 222.1465 222.1854 222. 222.1 222.2 222.1127 222.1466 222. 222.1 222.2 ominally isobaric pesticides carbofuran and formetanate are unresolved or only poorly resolved at the highest resolutions available in Q-TF instruments. The higher resolutions easily achieved by the Q Exactive instrument clearly resolve analytes from complex matrix interferences without sacrificing sensitivity. 3
Facilitating Confident Metabolic Analyses in Drug Discovery The flexible quanfirmation capabilities of the Q Exactive instrument make it a versatile solution for drug discovery and metabolism research. Greater throughput for drug discovery studies For DMPK quan/qual screening studies, the Q Exactive instrument provides triple quadrupole-equivalent ability to quantify parent compounds and metabolites, and identity confirmation with MS/MS sensitivity and selectivity superior to Q-TFs. Thermo Scientific MetQuest software enables laboratories to quantify metabolic stability and confirm putative metabolites from a single injection for better throughput. Confident metabolite structural identification For structural identification of metabolites, the Q Exactive mass spectrometer leverages the accuracy and confidence of rbitrap technology to eliminate interferences. The Q Exactive instrument provides superior MS/MS sensitivity and greater confidence in structural identification. Thermo Scientific Metworks metabolite identification software and Mass Frontier spectral interpretation software assist with fast, confident structural elucidation. 1 H 8 122.714 6 4 2 15.126 222.1488 18.119 265.199 386.2547 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 Hydroxylated Metabolite of Buspirone Full MS 2 H H 42.2497 122.714 8 6 H H H 4 H 2 15.126 238.1437 281.1858 5 1 15 2 25 3 35 4 1 Buspirone Full MS 2 H Full MS/MS spectra of busiperone, an anxiolytic drug, and a hydroxylated metabolite of busiperone. Assigned masses of identified fragments were all within 1 ppm of their theoretical values. High resolution, accurate mass, and outstanding spectral quality add Q Exactive confidence to metabolite studies and structural ID. H From acquisition to reporting, MetQuest software automates processing of metabolic stability screening data from the Q Exactive LC MS/MS. 4
Faster reactive-metabolite screening Metabolites from the same parent compound can have a large variance in ionization efficiency between ionization polarities. With fast scan-to-scan polarity switching in both MS and MS/MS, the Q Exactive instrument maximizes metabolite detection and identification from a single chromatographic run. High-confidence drug impurity analysis Whether you are screening to find the toughest impurities, genotoxic compounds, or leachables and extractables, the quanfirmation capabilities of the Q Exactive mass spectrometer provide a greater measure of confidence. Powerful Engine for Large-Scale Metabolomic Profiling With the high mass resolution to differentiate analytes from interferences, the scan speed to keep up with UHPLC, and fast polarity switching to find more endogenous metabolites, the Q Exactive mass spectrometer is the platform of choice for the large-scale profiling of complex metabolomics samples. The component elucidator algorithm in Thermo Scientific SIEVE software removes chemical background signals and groups related adducts, dimers and isotopes, dramatically improving confidence, reducing the false discovery rate, and accelerating biomarker discovery. 1 95,693,541-1.% CV 1 1 1 1 Mean Area 96,686,837 1.41% CV 96,475,711 -.2% CV 95,147,394-1.6% CV 98,394,592 1.8% CV 97,722,945 1.1% CV Peak Width - 3.6 sec Mean Scans - 14.5 4.15 4.2 4.25 4.3 4.35 4.4 Time (min) 7:51 PM (~25 hr post external calibration) 11:14 PM 1:23 AM 3:5 AM 5:59 AM (~35 hr post external calibration) Mean 185.9681 -.5 ppm 185.9685 2.x1 6 -.27 ppm 2.x1 6 2.x1 6 2.x1 6 2.x1 6 185.9679 -.59 ppm 185.9685 -.27 ppm 185.9673 185.9682 -.92 ppm -.43 ppm Mean 186.123 -.18 ppm 186.129.16 ppm 186.122 -.21 ppm 186.125 -.5 ppm 186.115 -.59 ppm 186.122 -.21 ppm 185. 185.5 186. A 12-hour continuous UHPLC-MS analysis of d5 hippuric acid ( 185.969) from rat plasma demonstrates the Q Exactive mass spectrometer s robust ion statistics and highly stable mass accuracy. Profiling All Classes of Lipids The Q Exactive mass spectrometer is also well-suited for lipid profiling. Its outstanding resolution helps unravel complex samples. The Q Exactive LC-MS/MS is an excellent solution for analysis of fragile labile lipids and can perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of all classes of lipids. 5
Making High-Resolution, Accurate-Mass Quan/Qual More Accessible for Proteomics Research Proteomics, more than any other field, has benefited from rbitrap technology. The Q Exactive mass spectrometer provides robust, easy-to-use high-resolution, accurate-mass (HR/AM) capabilities for quantitative and qualitative proteomics applications. It is ideally suited for proteomics labs already benefiting from rbitrap technology that need to expand their analytical capacity. And it makes HR/AM confidence available to labs relying on unit resolution instruments for high-throughput quantitation. umber of Indentified Proteins with Estimated Copy umber 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 1.E2 3.E2 1.E3 3.E3 Peptide of protein YR2C of 149 copy number-identified from 1 ng yeast digest MASCT Ion Score : 9 Exp Value: 3.8 E-9 L G D D E V I L F R Intensity (1^3 counts) 5 4 3 2 1 1.E4 y1 175.11826 y 2 322.18576 3.E4 y 3 435.2699 1.E5 y4 548.35284 b 5 -H3 498.17874 3.E5 Cellular Copy umber of Yeast Protein y 5 647.42157 y6 776.46594 y 6 -H2 758.4541 1 ng 1 ng 1 ng 1.E6 3.E6 y 8 16.51752 y 1 112.55273 y9 1177.57886 2 4 6 8 1 12 Superior sensitivity and spectrum quality of the Q Exactive mass spectrometer yield identifications even for low-copy-number proteins in small amounts of sample. Higher-energy collisional dissociation (HCD) often yields superior fragmentation and higher-quality MS/MS spectra compared CID. Superior spectral quality and a wide dynamic range make it possible to explore deeper in the proteome, identifying more proteins and quantifying proteins other instruments cannot find. Unlike Q-TF technology, rbitrap technology requires no tradeoff between high sensitivity and mass resolution. The quan/qual capabilities of the Q Exactive instrument make it easier than ever to transition from proteomic discovery experiments to targeted protein quantitation and confirmation. Timed SIM MS quantitative analysis of two peptides in a 1-µg yeast digest demonstrates both outstanding LD (1 attomoles) and excellent linearity. GLILVGGYGTR* GFILDGFPR* Log1 (Peak Area) 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. y = 1.58x 6.583 R 2 =.9984 y = 1.112x - 6.148 R 2 =.999 3. -3-2 -1 1 2 3 Log1 (Load Amount (fmol)) Supporting the Q Exactive LC-MS/MS for proteomics research is a range of software including Thermo Scientific Proteome Discoverer software for protein identification, SIEVE software for differential expression analysis, and Pinpoint software for quantitation and verification. 6
Screening and Quantifying Environmental and Food Samples with Greater Confidence The Q Exactive LC-MS/MS is the ideal quan/qual screening platform, with specificity that far exceeds triple quadrupole, Q-TF, or Q-Trap levels. Whether screening and quantifying antibiotics, pesticides or hormones, its data-dependent, full-scan MS/MS capabilities, superior 14, resolution and mass accuracy ensure the highest possible confidence in every ID. Thermo Scientific ExactFinder software simplifies every step from method development through data processing and reporting. Even with challenging experiments like multi-residue analyses involving hundreds of compounds in multiple classes, the Q Exactive MS and ExactFinder software provide results that stand up to the closest scrutiny. EICs from Full-Scan MS 1 1 1 1 1 1 2.64 7.32 7.68 7.99 1.1 9.7 5 1 15 Time (min) Diuron - L: 2.39E7 = 233.231-233.255 Azoxystrobin - L: 6.4E6 = 44.1221-44.1261 Boscalid - L: 2.18E6 = 343.382-343.416 Methomyl - L: 5.99E6 = 163.528-163.544 Spinosad D - L: 1.2E6 = 746.481-746.4875 Indoxacarb - L: 5.3E6 = 528.754-528.86 Quanfirmation capabilities of the Q Exactive system provide simultaneous quan/qual analysis of a 6-pesticide mixture. Fast scanning ensures high-quality MS/MS data from narrow UHPLC peaks. x1 8 4. Area 3. 2. 1. Quantitation Y = -62765.72.36363e7*X8374.5*X^2 R^2 =.9991 W: 1/X Azoxystrobin 5 1 15 ppb 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Multiple MS/MS Scans Across Each Peak 7.69 Azoxystrobin 7.55 7.6 7.65 7.7 7.75 7.8 7.85 7.9 Time (min) 1 5 #1739 RT:7.69 AV:1 L:7.33E5 F: FTMS p ESI Full ms2 44.2@hcd4. [5.-43.] Azoxystrobin MH = 44.1242 1.5 ppb Confirmation 329.86 344.141 372.992 172.399 273.899 31.852 129.454 134.66 183.56 216.665 316.192 187.59 287.824 17.499 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 22 24 26 28 3 32 34 36 38 4 42 7
Moving Quantitation Confidence to Another Level in Clinical Research and Forensic Toxicology SRM is the standard approach to quantitative analysis in clinical research, toxicology, and doping control. The Q Exactive LC-MS/MS takes quantitative analyses to another level, providing the strength of SRM with a level of confidence only possible with high-resolution, accurate-mass rbitrap technology. The superior Q Exactive quanfirmation capabilities make it possible to identify, quantify, and confirm endogenous steroids, drugs of abuse, and pain-management therapeutics with equal ease. 1 5 Testosterone 1 pg/ml in Serum S: 74 RT: 4.13 4. Testosterone - 19 Y =.97157.839124*X R^2 =.998 W: 1/X Area Ratio 3. 2. 1.. 1 2 3 4 5 Sample Amount (pg/ml) Standard % Difference 1 pg/ml.97 2 pg/ml 5 pg/ml 7.45-5.78 1 pg/ml -.29 25 pg/ml 5 pg/ml -5.35 2.99 Sample Fragment 97 Fragment 19 ng/dl (Calibrators in water) ng/dl (Calibrators in plasma) ng/dl (Calibrators in water) ng/dl (Calibrators in plasma) T1 15 15 13 14 T2 17 17 19 2 T3 156 156 156 152 T4 34 34 37 36 T5 8 8 8 7 Analysis of testosterone in water and in charcoal-stripped serum demonstrates the excellent sensitivity and ion-ratio stability of the Q Exactive LC-MS/MS. Thermo Fisher Scientific, San Jose, CA USA is IS Certified. www.thermoscientific.com/qexactive 211 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its subsidiaries. Specifications, terms and pricing are subject to change. ot all products are available in all countries. Please consult your local sales representative for details. Africa-ther 27 11 57 184 Australia 61 3 9757 43 Austria 43 1 333 5 34 Belgium 32 53 73 42 41 Canada 1 8 53 8447 China 86 1 8419 3588 Denmark 45 7 23 62 6 BR63426_E 5/11S Europe-ther 43 1 333 5 34 Finland/orway/Sweden 46 8 556 468 France 33 1 6 92 48 Germany 49 613 48 114 India 91 22 6742 9434 Italy 39 2 95 591 Japan 81 45 453 91 Latin America 1 561 688 87 Middle East 43 1 333 5 34 etherlands 31 76 579 55 55 ew Zealand 64 9 98 67 Russia/CIS 43 1 333 5 34 South Africa 27 11 57 184 Spain 34 914 845 965 Switzerland 41 21 694 71 11 UK 44 1442 233555 USA 1 8 532 4752