A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal

Liquid and gas-chromatography-mass spectrometry methods for exposome analysis




AuthorsCastro-Alves, Victor; Nguyen, Anh Hoang; Barbosa, João Marcos G.; Orešič, Matej; Hyötyläinen, Tuulia

PublisherElsevier

Publishing placeAMSTERDAM

Publication year2025

JournalJournal of Chromatography A

Journal name in sourceJOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A

Journal acronymJ CHROMATOGR A

Article number465728

Volume1744

Number of pages17

ISSN0021-9673

eISSN1873-3778

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2025.465728

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/484795765


Abstract

Mass spectrometry-based methods have become fundamental to exposome research, providing the capability to explore a broad spectrum of chemical exposures. Liquid and gas chromatography coupled with low/highresolution mass spectrometry (MS) are among the most frequently employed platforms due to their sensitivity and accuracy. However, these approaches present challenges, such as the inherent complexity of MS data and the expertise of biologists, chemists, clinicians, and data analysts to integrate and interpret MS data with other datasets effectively. The "omics" era advances rapidly, driven by developments of AI-based algorithms and an increase in accessible data; nevertheless, further efforts are necessary to ensure that exposomics outputs are comparable and reproducible, thus enhancing research findings. This review outlines the principles of MS-based methods for the exposome analytical pipeline, from sample collection to data analysis. We summarize and review both standard and cutting-edge strategies in exposome research, covering sample preparation, focusing on MSbased platforms, data acquisition strategies, and data annotation. The ultimate goal of this review is to highlight applications that enable the simultaneous analysis of endogenous metabolites and xenobiotics, which can help enhance our understanding of the impact of human exposure on health and disease and support personalized healthcare.


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