A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Liquid and gas-chromatography-mass spectrometry methods for exposome analysis
Authors: Castro-Alves, Victor; Nguyen, Anh Hoang; Barbosa, João Marcos G.; Orešič, Matej; Hyötyläinen, Tuulia
Publisher: Elsevier
Publishing place: AMSTERDAM
Publication year: 2025
Journal: Journal of Chromatography A
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
Journal acronym: J CHROMATOGR A
Article number: 465728
Volume: 1744
Number of pages: 17
ISSN: 0021-9673
eISSN: 1873-3778
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2025.465728
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/484795765
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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