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HUPO Plasma Proteome Project specimen collection and handling: Towards the standardization of parameters for plasma proteome samples

Author(s): Rai Alex J, Gelfand Craig A, Haywood Bruce C, Warunek David J, Yi Jizu, Schuchard Mark D, Mehigh Richard J, Cockrill Steven L, Scott Graham BI, Tammen Harald, Schulz-Knappe Peter, Speicher David W, Vitzthum Frank, Haab Brian B, Siest Gerard, Chan Daniel W

Publication: Proteomics, 2005, Vol. 5, Page 3262

PubMed ID: 16052621 PubMed Review Paper? No

Purpose of Paper

To identify optimal storage and handling conditions (storage duration and temperature, use of protease inhibitors) of serum and plasma for proteome and peptidome analyses.

Conclusion of Paper

Platelet-depleted plasma was more informative in peptide- and protein-based analyses compared to serum. Sample storage at -80 degrees C or in liquid nitrogen, but not 4 or 23 degrees C, preserved sample stability. Authors recommend the early and technology platform-specific use of protease inhibitors.

Studies

  1. Study Purpose

    The purpose of this study was to determine if peptide content differs in paired plasma and serum samples via RP-HPLC MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.

    Summary of Findings:

    Of the peptide signals present in serum, only 40% were also identified in plasma. Peptides differentially expressed in serum ranged from 1-5 kD and included intracellular, coagulation dependent, and enzymatically derived peptides.

    Biospecimens
    Preservative Types
    • None (Fresh)
    Diagnoses:
    • Not specified
    Platform:
    AnalyteTechnology Platform
    Peptide MALDI-TOF MS
    Pre-analytical Factors:
    ClassificationPre-analytical FactorValue(s)
    Biospecimen Aliquots and Components Blood and blood products Plasma
    Serum
  2. Study Purpose

    To determine if peptide content differs as a function of storage duration and temperature.

    Summary of Findings:

    While the peptide profile of serum samples stored at -20, -80 degrees C, or in liquid nitrogen for 2 months did not differ significantly, multiple differences were observed in peptide content and expression in samples stored at 4 or 23 degrees C after 30 days. Enzymatic activity and protein stability were also affected in several examined proteins: lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate-amino transferase, alkaline phosphatase, LDL, HDL.

    Biospecimens
    Preservative Types
    • Frozen
    Diagnoses:
    • Not specified
    Platform:
    AnalyteTechnology Platform
    Protein 1D/2D gels
    Peptide SELDI-TOF MS
    Pre-analytical Factors:
    ClassificationPre-analytical FactorValue(s)
    Storage Storage temperature Liquid nitrogen
    -80 degrees C
    -20 degrees C
    4 degrees C
    23 degrees C
    Storage Storage duration 0 hr
    2 hr
    4 hr
    8 hr
    1 d
    2 d
    7 d
    30 d
    60 d
  3. Study Purpose

    To determine if peptide content and expression differs as a result of incubation with a protease inhibitor cocktail and its individual components.

    Summary of Findings:

    Plasma samples incubated with a protease inhibitor cocktail differed significantly from controls and displayed higher signals. Protease inhibitor treated plasma that was albumin and IgG depleted exhibited an altered native pI profile for several proteins, and general smearing. Examination of protease inhibitor cocktail components indicated that 4-(2-aminoethyl) benzene sulfonyl fluoride (AEBSF) was responsible for adverse effects.

    Biospecimens
    Preservative Types
    • Frozen
    Diagnoses:
    • Not specified
    Platform:
    AnalyteTechnology Platform
    Peptide SELDI-TOF MS
    Protein 1D/2D gels
    Pre-analytical Factors:
    ClassificationPre-analytical FactorValue(s)
    Analyte Extraction and Purification Protease inhibitor E-64
    4-(2-aminoethyl) benzenesulfonyl fluoride (AEBSF)
    aprotinin
    leupeptin
    bestatin
    pepstatin A
    Cocktail
  4. Study Purpose

    To determine whether the background signal of antibody based microarrays are influenced by protease inhibitor treatment at various times during sample preparation.

    Summary of Findings:

    Addition of a protease inhibitor cocktail both before and after labeling for antibody microarray analysis decreased background and improved signal to background ratio.

    Biospecimens
    Preservative Types
    • Frozen
    Diagnoses:
    • Not specified
    Platform:
    AnalyteTechnology Platform
    Protein Antibody microarray
    Pre-analytical Factors:
    ClassificationPre-analytical FactorValue(s)
    Analyte Extraction and Purification Protease inhibitor Added during analysis
    Added prior to analysis
    Added prior to and during analysis

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