Quantitative Analysis by Mass Spectrometry: Some Important Considerations

Abstract

Quantitative analysis represents one of the major growth areas in mass spectrometry and all indicators are that this trend will continue unabated for some time. Despite increased interest and activity in this area, there remains a paucity of published information detailing the key aspects of quantitative mass spectrometry. This chapter outlines some of the basic principles, but space limitations preclude a detailed coverage; instead, several of the issues specific to biological mass spectrometry are covered and references to relevant literature are provided.