Revolutionize Metabolomics Research With 4D Technology
eBook
Published: July 22, 2025

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Traditional metabolomics struggles with complex sample matrices. Co-eluting compounds and insufficient sensitivity can limit metabolite detection and accurate quantification.
Researchers face the challenge of resolving isomers, isobars, and interferences while maintaining the depth and selectivity needed for confident metabolite annotation.
This eBook introduces revolutionary 4D-Metabolomics, an advanced technology that adds ion mobility to the three dimensions of separation: retention time, mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) and ion intensity, to support unprecedented metabolome coverage and annotation confidence.
Download this eBook to explore:
- New analytical technology that delivers improved sensitivity, selectivity, and molecular characterization.
- The future of small molecule analysis.
- Methods for overcoming co-elution, interference, and isomer resolution challenges in complex samples.
Innovation with Integrity
Redefining sensitivity
timsUltra AIP
TIMS-MS
A Legacy of Innovation:
Trapped Ion Mobility Mass
Spectrometry
Trapped Ion Mobility Spectrometry (TIMS)
has been transforming the trajectory of
life-changing research from the very moment
it launched. By adding a new fourth dimension of separation power and analytical depth,
the timsTOF empowers researchers to tackle
previously challenging questions and achieve
breakthroughs that improve human health.
Join us as we continue to defy the odds with
TIMS. The possibilities are endless.
TIMS funnel 1 TIMS tunnel 2
Chemical noise Time focussing ions of
interest in batch #1
Dual-TIMS and CCS-enabled analysis
Trapped ion mobility spectrometry (TIMS) resolves sample complexity through an added
dimension of gas phase separation on top of LC-MS. TIMS accumulates and concentrates ions
(time-focusing effect) of a given mass-to-charge and mobility (based on cross sectional attributes). This allows for higher fidelity separation of noise from signal, which enables an increase
in sensitivity with speed (> 100 Hz TIMS duty cycle). The 4th generation dual TIMS-XRTIMS
achieves a near 100% duty cycle by accumulating ions in TIMS funnel 1, while ions in TIMS
tunnel 2 are released sequentially (> 150 Hz). This process of parallel accumulation serial fragmentation (PASEF®) enables high speed collisional cross section (CCS) analysis.
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Next generation ultra-sensitive
instrument for cutting-edge research
with uncompromised performance.
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The timsUltra AIP:
Down to Subcellular Sensitivity Analysis
The timsUltra AIP (Athena Ion Processor) features a novel ion processor that delivers over 2x
signal improvements, enhancing sensitivity and enabling deep-proteome analysis from even
minimal sample input. The programmable AIP allows tailored transfer-mass ranges, focusing
on information-rich areas for limited sample amounts, or broad ranges for top-down or glycoproteomics experiments, further reinforcing the system’s versatility, powered by the combination of TIMS and ICC2.
Instrument Feature/Capability
Controlled release of ions from collision cell, optimizing
spatial distribution of fragments
Significant fragment ion signal improvement
Flexible and tailored transfer-mass range for
every application
CaptiveSpray Ionization Source (CSI) with optimized gas
flow for higher ion current and sensitivity
PASEF Melodies: Full support of all PASEF modes
including diagonal-PASEF® exclusive on the TIMS platform
ICC 2.0 (Ion charge control 2.0) allowing for more
leniency in sample loadings and a more user-friendly
experience
Latest Spectronaut® 20 integrated into Bruker
ProteoScape™ (BPS)
Upgradeable from the timsTOF SCP, timsTOF Ultra,
and timsTOF Ultra 2
PASEF – for ultra-speed at 300 Hz
Nikolai Slavov
Professor, Bioengineering, Director, Single-Cell Proteomics Center, Northeastern University
Founding Director, Parallel Squared Technology Institute
“ The AIP upgrade delivers a 3-fold sensitivity gain for peptide
fragment ions, which bolsters peptide sequence identification
and enables proteomic analysis at a new level of sensitivity.”
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Protein CVs
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813.3884
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942.4309
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1056.4733
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1285.5414
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333.1899
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382.1739
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480.2576
1+
627.3239
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684.3446
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813.3853
1+
942.4268
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1056.4701
1+
1171.4961
1+ 1285.5396
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333.1896
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627.3248
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942.4274
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Relative Intensity
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Depth, Sensitivity And Flexibility
Without Limits: Discover More from
Precious Samples
With advancements in timsTOF technology, the new AIP continuous to enhance sensitivity
and allows ultimate flexibility with adjustable fragment ion transfer. From bulk proteomics
applications with highest robustness, depth, and scale to restricted sample amounts like
smallest individual immune cells, subcellular compartments, or immunopeptides from fine
needle biopsies, timsUltra AIP offers limitless research opportunities.
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Jennifer Van Eyk
Director of Basic Science Research in the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center & Professor at Cedars-Sinai, Cardiology
“With the new timsUltra AIP, we are able to gain much deeper proteomics insights
into particularly challenging to study single cardiomyocytes. The sensitivity,
throughput, and robustness of timsTOF enables us to gain novel insights into
cardiovascular diseases.”
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Protein Groups
0
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1 Cell timsUltra AIP
3 Cells timsTOF Ultra 2
3 Cells timsUltra AIP
5 Cells timsTOF Ultra 2
5 Cells timsUltra AIP
10 Cells timsTOF Ultra 2
10 Cells timsUltra AIP
15 Cells timsTOF Ultra 2
15 Cells timsUltra AIP
1146
1503
2016
2144
2154
2432
2260
2602
2249
2573
Study Cellular Heterogeneity Without
Limits: New Insights from most
Challenging Single Cell Samples
The timsUltra AIP builds on the legacy of the timsTOF platform, offering all the advantages of 4D-Proteomics - uncompromised speed, selectivity, sensitivity, and robustness - this platform is ideal for researchers needing to analyze even
the most challenging samples like single cardiomyocytes. Its robustness ensures true high throughput, making it perfect for cutting edge research environments.
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Average Protein Groups
Total counts < 20 CV < 10 CV
7072 6851 6245
2,000
0
4,000
3,000
1,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
Engineered for Maximum Robustness and
Performance, Your Daily Companion for all
Omics Applications
The timsTOF platform stands out for its exceptional reliability and minimal maintenance needs, making
it ideally suited for seamless integration into everyday laboratory workflows with maximum uptime and
fast turnarounds. More than >7000 protein groups can be identified on average in only 5-minute gradient
time with ease and across sites. Achieve top edge reproducibility over time without manual interference.
Read the Application
Note to Learn More:
Protein Groups
Ten Replicates at Eleven Individual Sites
2,000
1,000
I.1 I.2 I.3 I.4 I.5 I.6 I.7 I.8 I.9 I.10 A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7 A.8 A.9 A.10 B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6 B.7 B.8 B.9 B.10 C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7 C.8 C.9 C.10 D.1 D.2 D.3 D.4 D.5 D.6 D.7 D.8 D.9 D.10 H.1 H.2 H.3 H.4 H.5 H.6 H.7 H.8 H.9 H.10 J.1 J.2 J.3 J.4 J.5 J.6 J.7 J.8 J.9 J.10 G.1 G.2 G.3 G.4 G.5 G.6 G.7 G.8 G.9 G.10 E.1 E.2 E.3 E.4 E.5 E.6 E.7 E.8 E.9 E.10 F.1 F.2 F.3 F.4 F.5 F.6 F.7 F.8 F.9 F.10 L.1 L.2 L.3 L.4 L.5 L.6 L.7 L.8 L.9 L.10 0
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ABCDEFGHIJK
Eleven Different Laboratories
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Average Unique 9-mer Peptides
Unique 9-mer identifications from indicated starting material with timsTOF Ultra 2 or timsUltra AIP Collision Cell
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timsTOF Ultra 2
1e4
timsUltra AIP
1e5
timsTOF Ultra 2
1e5
timsUltra AIP
1e6
timsTOF Ultra 2
1e6
timsUltra AIP
6,000
1200
1784
2581
3325
4721
6189
5,000
0
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1.0
0.5
0 1 2 3 4
Position
information (bits)
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timsTOF Ultra 2
20
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1.5
1.0
0.5
0 1 2 3 4
Position
information (bits)
5 6 7 8
timsUltra AIP
20
Charge State
+1
+2 / +3
timsUltra AIP
0 200 400 600 800 1000 239.0711 272.7508 401.1514522.2896 554.3129
Q - 0.0321 V - 0.0686 Y + 0.8876 E - 0.0730
KV - 0.1532 y-ion Series
b-ion Series
y5
b4 b5 b6 b7
y6 y7 y8
Q - 0.0710 D + 0.0037 I/L + 0.0002 812.4452
894.4586
20
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Intensity
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m/z
100
80
1007.5428
976.5091
846.4724 847.4680
779.4279
683.4067
651.3695
584.3440
456.2467
428.2442
Discover the Potential of
Immunopeptidomics with TIMS and PASEF
Trapped ion mobility separation (TIMS)-based mass spectrometry is a game-changer in
research. It swiftly identifies neo antigens, allowing the development of personalized therapies
tailored to each patient’s immune profile. This accelerated discovery process, even with minimal samples, speeds up research and enhances our understanding of cancer progression and
our immune system. Ultimately, it offers hope and tangible progress in the fight against cancer,
translating into real-world impact.
Minimizing off-target effects and maximizing
immunotherapy treatment efficacy.
Deeper insight into mechanisms underlying cancer
progression.
Personalized treatment strategies based on individual
patient’s immune profile.
Identify and characterize potential therapeutic targets
swift and robust across many samples.
Robert R. Salzler
Senior Principal Scientist, Regeneron
“TIMS-based mass spectrometry has revolutionized our research by swiftly
identifying neo antigens from smallest sample amounts. The ability to capture
singly charged immunopeptides using TIMS polygon filtering is particularly
impressive. It offers hope in the fight against cancer by enabling personalized
treatment strategies and robust identification of therapeutic targets.”
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Exclusive sensitivity: timsTOF’s unique separation
power reveals hidden low-abundance peptides, allowing
researchers to identify neoantigens from even the
smallest samples. This addresses the need for less
tissue, more data.
Sharper focus: Accurate targeting of MHC peptide
properties makes sure no ions are missed, ensuring
comprehensive identification of potential therapeutic
targets.
No more isobaric shadows: TIMS combined with
advanced data analysis unveils hidden gems, separating
true hits from imposter ions that might otherwise be
missed.
Precision single charge targeting: Unique polygon
filtering only includes singly charged peptide masses of
interest, not unwanted noise, resulting in cleaner data
and more confident identification of neoantigens.
Bioinformatics powerhouse: Bruker ProteoScape with
its integrated BPS Novor module unleashes the power
of advanced de novo sequencing, rapidly deciphering
unknown peptides (~2 minutes for 1-hour acquisition,
>1000 spectra/second). Newly trained in MHC data for
improved identification of neoantigens.
Bruker offers a comprehensive solution for immunopeptidomics research, combining the
high-performance of timsTOF mass spectrometry with powerful bioinformatic tools.
The Bruker Solution for Immunopeptidomics
Shed Light onto Co-eluting Shadows with MOMA
Learn More about
Immunopeptidomics:
Sequence
RLPQLPEQ[+0.98]
Mobility
0.88
Calc. m/z
491.27182417
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mobility (1/Ko)
1.0
min. 45
Sequence
THLLQQEL
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491.27182417
Extracted Ion Chromatogram
m/z 491.2718
RT = 42.5 min
Extracted Ion Mobilogram
m/z 491.2718
RT = 42.5 min
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Gomez-Zepeda, D., Arnold-Schild, D., Beyrle, J. et al. Thunder-DDA-PASEF enables high-coverage immunopeptidomics
and is boosted by MS2Rescore with MS2PIP timsTOF fragmentation prediction model.
Nat Commun 15, 2288 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-46380-y
Anthony W. Purcell
Professor and Head of Immunoproteomics Laboratory, Monash University
“Machine learning based de novo cataloging of the neoantigen
landscape fuels cancer immunotherapy research.”
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HLA class 1 peptide-tailored
The Power of TIMS and PASEF
Immunopeptidomics polygon filtering: Exemplary heatmaps of ions of
specific charge state distribution and masses are targeted.1
Unparalleled neoantigen accuracy: MOMA
technology uses ion mobility to resolve complex
mixtures, minimizing chimeric spectra, and
separating isobaric peptides. This ensures precise
neoantigen identification and quantification for
reliable immunopeptidomics data.
CCS molecular fingerprints – decoding peptide
structure: timsTOF technology provides CCS
measurements for each peptide, acting as unique
molecular fingerprints that reveal peptide size and
shape. Analyzing CCS data offers valuable insights
into peptide conformation, aiding in confident
identification and characterization.”
BPS Novor 2.0: Streamlined neoantigen
discovery software empowers you to discover
cancer neoantigens without needing next-generation
sequencing. This powerful tool streamlines your
workflow and accelerates neoantigen identification,
paving the way for personalized cancer therapies.
Charge
a + 1 a + 2
59.7% a + 3
40.2%
2.1%
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
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2505 00 7501 0001 2001 500
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Hoenisch Gravel, N., Nelde, A., Bauer, J. et al. TOFIMS mass spectrometry-based
immunopeptidomics refines tumor antigen identification.
Nat Commun 14, 7472 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-42692-7
Juliane Walz
Professor at the Department of Peptide-based Immunotherapy,
University and University Hospital Tübingen, Germany
“Using timsTOF, we created a large-scale benign
reference data set, which enabled the refinement of
previsouly described tumor antigens, as well as the
de novo identification of broadly off the shelf antigens
and mutation-derived neoepitopes as targets
for future peptide-based cancer immunotherapy
development.”
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Did you know?
timsTOF technology offers a unique set of features that empower your research in immunopeptidomics:
Defining your Search Space: The timsTOF platform utilizes a unique TIMS polygon filter. This filter
allows you to define a specific region of interest within the mass-to-mobility space (m/z vs CCS). This
targeted approach, in combination with PASEF acquisition modes like glyco-PASEF and diagonal
acquisition, significantly enhances sensitivity for specific classes of peptides, such as glycopeptides,
further streamlining your analysis.
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Protein Groups
S. ruber proteome
percent gain [log10]
percent gain timsTOF Ultra 2 timsUltra AIP
400 fg
1.5K% + @400fg
46% + @2pg
+ 25% + @10pg
2 pg 10 pg 50 pg 250 pg 5 ng
0 1
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3,000 10000
2,500
2,000
Salinibacter ruber
Revealing the Microbiome-Host
Conversation with uMetaP
The human body hosts trillions of microbes within intricate ecosystems known as microbiomes. Understanding not just
which microbes are present, but how they function, is essential for advancing health and preventing disease. Metaproteomics — the large-scale study of proteins from microbial communities — has emerged as a transformative tool, revealing the functional interactions between the microbiome and the host.
To further this effort, a new Center of Excellence for Metaproteomics has been launched at the University of
Vienna in partnership with Bruker, combining leading research with advanced technology to pioneer next-generation
microbiome analysis.
5,000× Sensitivity Boost
Detects one bacterium in a million using DIA-PASEF on
timsTOF Ultra.
NovoMP for De Novo Discovery
Novel FDR validated workflow improves taxonomic
coverage by 200%.
Function Beyond Genes
Quantifies low-abundance microbial proteins.
Looking Ahead with timsUltra AIP
Our new AIP-equipped instrument delivers enhanced
spectra quality — set to further boost de novo
performance.
Dr. David Gómez-Varela’s team is pioneering metaproteomic methods that are advancing microbiome science:
David Gómez-Varela
Director of the Center of Excellence for Metaproteomics, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Vienna
“We live in a microbial world, where trillions of microorganisms shape the health of
every ecosystem. Yet the protein-level signatures that reflect bacterial activity remain
largely elusive due to sensitivity limitations. With the new AIP system, we can now
detect bacterial peptides in the sub-picogram range, reflecting the level of a single
bacterium’s proteome — a major leap in sensitivity. This enables to explore microbial
life in unprecedented detail, unlocking new possibilities for understanding functional
diversity of microorganisms.”
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Ultra-sensitivity metaproteomics redefines the gut “dark metaproteome”, uncovering hostmicrobiome interactions and drug targets in intestinal inflammatory diseases | bioRxiv
by Feng Xian PhD and David
Gomez-Varela PhD
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glyco-PASEF:
Explore Glycosylation with Confidence
Glycosylation is one of the most intricate type of PTMs that plays a critical role in many biological
processes. Glyco-PASEF, a fragmentation technique specifically designed for glycopeptides,
offers unparalleled sensitivity and resolution for in-depth analysis of these intricate sugar structures. By combining advanced separation techniques and fragmentation strategies, glyco-PASEF
facilitates the comprehensive characterization of glycans, providing researchers with in-depth
information about glycosylation patterns and their functional significance.
glyco-PASEF: stepped energy-CID and oxonium ion
gating for superior results
Combine the speed of PASEF and the specificity of ionmobility-clustering for glycoproteome analysis
Run & Done with GlycoScapeTM: a platform for realtime 4D-Glycoproteomics results
m/z
Optimum Collision Energy [ev]
1/K0
density
precursor m/z distance
peptide glycopeptide peptide glycopeptide
100%
60%
20%
80%
40%
0%
N33 N72
% of glycans identified at each site (α1-AGP; 100 ng)
N56 N93 N103 all
up to 300 Hz
MS
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Albert Heck
Professor of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Utrecht University and Scientific Director of the
Netherlands Proteomics Center
“Leveraging the unique strengths of
the timsTOF for glycoproteomics,
glyco-PASEF® accelerates
glycobiology research.”
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Learn More about
4D-Glycoproteomics:
Tin Long Wong, Brian P. Mooney, Gustavo J. Cavallero,
Minhui Guan, Lei Li, Joseph Zaia, and Xiu-Feng Wan
Journal of Proteome Research 2023 22 (1),
62-77 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.2c00469
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Bruker ProteoScape – Seamless
Processing of your Data to Access Insights
Run & Done – real-time GPU powered database
search or de novo sequenceing results for dda-PASEF
acquisition.
Analysis automation – Integrated acquisition and
analysis workflow, so you can start an acquisition, walk
away and come back to results ready for evaluation.
ProteoScape acquistion control (PAC) – Define
minimum or maximum thresholds for data quality and
automatically stop acquisition if these thresholds are not
met. Worry-less about your precious samples.
Integrated software packages include the latest
version of Spectronaut and TwinScape and more.
timsTOF-optimized algorithms –
BPS integrates CCS-enabled algorithms for timsTOF data through collaboration with partners:
BPS Novor Machine learning-based de novo sequencing
engine trained on millions of spectra for efficient peptide
sequencing.
TagGraph: Extends BPS Novor results to enable routine
discovery of amino acid modifications, sequence
alterations, and proteolytic processing.
Spectronaut: DIA analysis platform integrated with BPS
for directDIA+ workflows, enhancing timsTOF prediction
models for up to 40% improved sensitivity and accuracy,
supporting 20+ PTMs.
TIMSrescore: Optimized MS2Rescore version with
machine learning models for improved prediction of peak
intensities, retention times, and ion mobility. Developed
in collaboration with University of Ghent’s Compomics
Team.
Myriad: Real-time glycopeptide identification for glycoPASEF acquisitions, enabling novel glycan discovery.
A collaborative tool with Dr. Wessels’ group at
RadboudUMC.
Myraid
ProLuCID
TIMSquant TIMS
DIA-NN
TagGraph
TIMSrescore
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TwinScape –
Shaping Quality, Virtually
TwinScape™ is a digital twin-driven solution designed to elevate quality
management in modern proteomics laboratories. It bridges physical systems
with virtual models to help monitor performance, spot deviations, and
ensure measurement platforms meet the highest research standards —
empowering teams to trust their data and accelerate discovery.
Advanced Quality Management with TwinScape
Complete workflow with Bruker ProteoScape and iRT standards from Biognosys
Julian Langer
Head of the shared Mass Spectrometry Lab, Max Planck Institutes of Biophysics and Brain Research, Frankfurt, Germany
“TwinScape™ has been a great addition to our standard HeLa/iRT-based quality
control pipeline and has quickly become part of our routine QC checks. The level of
insight and constant monitoring that TwinScape™ provides has dramatically improved
our workflow efficiency and not only allowed us to address potential problems before
they escalate but also enabled proactive technical customer support.”
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QC workflow on Web App
UI
with Biognosys iRT Kit Store results in
TwinScapeªCloud
Raw data
QC results
QC results Display QC results
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prepared
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sample storage SOP
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Peptide precursors Stripped peptides Protein groups
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Bruker Ecosystem: Next-Gen Liquid
Biopsies and Plasma Analysis
Blood plasma and other high dynamic range samples offer a rich but historically hard to access
source of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. The Bruker ecosystem offers the unique and
required combination of depths of coverage, robustness, throughput, and reproducibility to
access proteomics information from small to large cohorts at a price point that allows you to
scale. From platelet rich to clean plasma, in humans and model systems, don’t miss bioinsights
and benefit from up to 10x improved coverage.
Dr. Stefanie Hauck
Head of Core Facility Metabolomics and Proteomics, Helmholtz Munich, Germany
“In our Core, we always aim to stay ahead of advancements, which is why gaining
access to ENRICH technology has been a game-changer. With ENRICH-iST, we
doubled our plasma protein identification capabilities. Then came ENRICHplus,
which took things even further. On average, we now identify around 3,600 plasma
protein groups in single shot experiments, a 5.3-fold increase compared to our
standard workflow using iST-BCT for neat plasma.”
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Tissue leakage proteins:
Extracellular vesicles
Secreted proteins
Immune complexes
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Powering Breakthroughs in Plasma
Proteomics with timsTOF
Deep, affordable, automatable, and quantitative:
Scalable ENRICH technology unlocking the power of plasma, serum, and
CSF proteomics on timsTOF with proprietary single-particle precision
ENRICH technology enables high-performance biomarker
discovery through excellent reproducibility, streamlined
automation, and broad sample compatibility with deep
proteome coverage.
ENRICH-iST is an easy, flexible, all-in-one solution for
human and preclinical mammalian samples, delivering clean
peptides from plasma, serum, or CSF in under 5 hours.
ENRICHplus achieves maximum depth for human EDTA
plasma, increasing identifications by up to 7-fold versus
neat plasma, with robust quantification and high-throughput
compatibility.
Highest reported enrichment in plasma
with up to 10-fold increase compared to
neat plasma and a depth of coverage of
more than 6000 proteins.
Attractive project turnaround times
and cost-efficiency thanks to unparalleled
throughput.
Unrivaled quantitative accuracy, proven
by controlled quantitative experiments from
the diverse matrix of plasma samples.
Available as a CRO service or via multiyear licensing for in-house use for labs
equipped with timsTOF instruments.
Biognosys’ TrueDiscovery Plasma Biomarker Discovery service, powered
by the proprietary P2 Enrichment System for single-well, particle-based
plasma enrichment and timsTOF, offers researchers unmatched proteome
depth and quantitative precision with record throughput.
timsTOF Empowers Biognosys’ P2 Enrichment System:
Leading Depth, Robustness, and Throughput for Plasma
Proteomics
More information about
ENRICH Technology:
More information about
P2 Enrichment System:
5,000
Average Protein Groups
Log2 (A/B)
Neat Neat P2
Chicken
Plasma Chicken
Plasma
Buffer
Human
Plasma Human
Plasma
10x
Existing
Solution
P2
QC plasma pool, timsTOF platform
17 min gradient, Spectronaut 19, directDIA+
2,000 0
1,000 -2.5
0 -0.5
3,000 2.5
4,000
7,000
6,000
Total CVs below 20%
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Further Reading and References
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Explore More: Recommended Reads and Resources
1. Introducing the timsUltra AIP:
www.bruker.com/timstof-ultra
4. Immediately dive into Results
of your Experiment
www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/
mass-spectrometry/ms-software/proteoscape.html
6. timsOmni
https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/mass-spectrometry/timstof/timsomni.html
5. TwinScape: Streamlined Quality Control
and Monitoring
www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/
mass-spectrometry/ms-solutions/twinscape.
html
7. timsMetabo
https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/mass-spectrometry/timstof/timsmetabo.html
2. PASEF: Discover the Advantage
of SPEED with Confidence
www.bruker.com/de/products-and-solutions/
mass-spectrometry/timstof/pasef.html
8. 4D-Proteomics Content Collection:
www.bruker.com/en/landingpages/bdal/
proteomics-content-collection.html
3. Immerse into the Capabilities
of 4D-Proteomics
www.bruker.com/en/applications/academia-life-science/proteomics/4d-proteomics.
html
9. Pharma Content Collection:
www.bruker.com/en/landingpages/bdal/
pharma-content-collection.html
11. Setting the Standard for Protein
Analysis with PreOmics
https://www.preomics.com
14. Setting the Standard for Protein
Analysis with PreOmics
https://www.genengnews.com/topics/
omics/leveraging-proteomics-for-precision-cancer-research-diagnosis-and-treatment/
12. The Gold Standard for DIA Proteomics
Analysis: Spectronaut
https://biognosys.com/software/spectronaut/
15. Bruker Pharma Brochure
https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/mass-spectrometry.
html?q_ls=pharma-ebook#literature
10. Everything you need. Maximum
Sensitivity, Speed, and Robustness
www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/
mass-spectrometry/lc-ms/pepsep-columns.
html
13. PASEF Melodies:
www.bruker.com/en/landingpages/bdal/
proteomics-content-collection.html
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Benefit Feature
Controlled
release of ions
from collision cell, optimizing spatial distribution of
fragments
Significant fragment ion signal improvement
Flexible and tailor transfer-mass range for every
application.
CaptiveSpray
Ionization
Source (CSI)
with optimized gas flow for higher ion current and
sensitivity
PASEF Melodies full support of all PASEF modes including diagonalPASEF® exclusive on the TIMS platform
ICC 2.0 (Ion
charge control
2.0)
allowing for more leniency in sample loadings and a
more user-friendly experience
Spectronaut® 20
integrated
in Bruker ProteoScape™ (BPS).
Upgradeable from the timsTOF SCP, timsTOF Ultra,
and timsTOF Ultra 2
PASEF for ultra-speed at 300 Hz
Bruker Switzerland AG
Fällanden · Switzerland
Phone +41 44 825 91 11
ms.sales.bdal@bruker.com
bruker.com
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Billerica, MA · USA
Phone +1 (978) 663-3660
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Bruker Daltonics is continually improving its products and reserves the right
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