Scientific Glossary

LC–MS

A combination of chromatographic separation and mass spectrometry.

2026-09-09

Editorial educational content. Specialist review is not claimed; consult the original references and limitations.

Definition and context

A combination of chromatographic separation and mass spectrometry.

What to check

Connect chromatographic peaks to observed ions, considering ionization, charge and acquisition conditions.

Interpretation

Observed mass alone does not fully determine purity.

Sources and verification scope

Scientific publication · S04

Therapeutic peptides: current applications and future directions ↗

Wang et al. · Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy

Source details (original language)
Scope
Review of therapeutic peptide development
Document section
Introduction; production, modification and applications
Limitations
Historical review, not validation of products or batches. More than 80 approved drugs is a 2022 literature statement.
Claim verification date
2026-09-09

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