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A comparison of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight and liquid chromatography electrospray ionization mass spectrometry methods for the analysis of crude tarantula venoms in the Pterinochilus group

✍ Scribed by Pierre Escoubas; Julia Chamot-Rooke; Reto Stöcklin; Brian J. Whiteley; Gerardo Corzo; Roger Genet; Terumi Nakajima

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1999
Tongue
English
Weight
129 KB
Volume
13
Category
Article
ISSN
0951-4198

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✦ Synopsis

The search for novel pharmacological tools in spider venoms involves the need for precise and reproducible species identification methods. As an addition to morphological analysis, we have developed venom fingerprinting by reversed-phase chromatography and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOFMS) as an efficient and precise venom identification tool. In order to compare the possible use of liquid chromatography electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS) as an additional venom characterization tool, we have applied both methodologies to the study of several tarantula venom samples in the Pterinochilus murinus group. These species possess highly active venoms yet their taxonomy remains difficult. We demonstrate that both methodologies can be successfully applied to tarantula venom characterization. MALDI-TOFMS and ESI-MS gave similar overall profiles and allowed fine discrimination of samples. At least one venom sample was proven to belong to a completely different venom group. Coupling of ESI-MS with HPLC separation afforded a new dimension in venom analysis, with clear discrimination between components of similar Mr and gave a finer picture of venom composition, number of molecular species and molecular weight distribution.

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