Detection and quantification of hCG and its isoforms with MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry

Raminta Zmuidinaite, Ray K. Iles, Ricardo J. Pais, Stephen A. Butler

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

1 Citation (Scopus)

Abstract

Primarily, the purpose of hCG detection has been the confirmation of pregnancy by analysis of urine or blood. However, the number of applications for which hCG or hCGβ has been used for diagnostic purposes has significantly grown over the years. Examples of such applications are the detection of hydatidiform mole, cancer, ectopic pregnancy, and fetal trisomies. The wide range of applications renders the accurate and precise detection and quantification of the molecule in various biological fluids necessary. Therefore, in this chapter, the quantification and detection of hCG and its variants using MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication100 Years of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Subtitle of host publicationReviews and New Perspectives
PublisherElsevier
Pages75-85
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780128200506
ISBN (Print)9780128216095
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Detection
  • Immunoassay
  • MALDI-ToF MS
  • Quantitation
  • hCG isoforms
  • hCGα
  • hCGβ
  • hCGβ core fragment

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Detection and quantification of hCG and its isoforms with MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this