Therapeutic proteins, analytical chemistry

Wu, S.L., Jiang, H., Lu, Q., et al. (2009) Mass spectrometric determination of disulfide linkages in recombinant therapeutic proteins using online LC-MS with electron-transfer dissociation. Analytical Chemistry, 81, 112-122. 

In addition to being necessary for all forms of life, biopolymers, especially enzymes (proteins), have found commercial applications in various analytical techniques (see Automated instrumentation, clinical chemistry Automated instrumentation, hemtatology Biopolymers, analytical techniques Biosensors Immunoassay) in synthetic processes (see Enzyme applications, industrial Enzyme applications in organic synthesis) and in prescribed therapies (see Enzyme applications, THERAPEUTICS IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS Vitamins). Other naturally occurring biopolymers having significant commercial importance are the cellulose (qv) derivatives, eg, cotton (qv) and wood (qv), which are complex polysaccharides. 

Clinical chemistry and toxicology are also known as clinical biochemistry or clinical pathology, and they utilize a variety of analytical procedures to analyze body fluids to aid in medical prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Analytes commonly targeted include electrolytes, creatinine, albumin and other proteins, iron and prescription (therapeutic) and illicit drugs. 

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