Spatial visualization of comprehensive brain neurotransmitter systems and neuroactive substances by selective in situ chemical derivatization mass spectrometry imaging

Per Svenningsson, Andreas Dannhorn, Richard J. A. Goodwin, Reza Shariatgorji, Anna Nilsson, Elva Fridjonsdottir, Nicole Strittmatter, Luke R. Odell, Per E. Andrén

Published: 2021-06-01 DOI: 10.1038/s41596-021-00538-w

mass spectrometry imaging

neurotransmitter mapping

chemical derivatization

fluoromethylpyridinium

pyrylium reagents

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Spatial visualization of comprehensive brain neurotransmitter systems and neuroactive substances by selective in situ chemical derivatization mass spectrometry imaging

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