Biomolecular Analysis Core

BMAC的目标是为NORC研究人员提供全面的MS分析，用于营养相关生物分子的结构表征和定量。BMAC的主要目标是为NORC调查人员提供手段，以从MS的力量中获得最大利益，重点是 有三个领域需要：1)应用MS的灵敏度和特异性来检测和量化低丰度生物分子；2)开发创新的MS技术，用于检测和表征与营养或肥胖相关的生物分子；以及3)为营养或肥胖研究方面的学生和研究员提供MS培训。由于MS分析是劳动密集型的，需要专业技能，因此由BMAC核心工作人员执行MS分析往往更经济和实用。在预期对分析或分析技术开发的持续需求的情况下，研究人员实验室的成员接受培训以执行适当的MS程序。

The goal of the BMAC is to offer a comprehensive range of MS analyses for the structural characterization and quantification of nutrition-related biomolecules for NORC investigators. The predominant BMAC objective is to provide means for NORC investigators to gain maximum benefit from the power of MS with a focus on three areas of need: 1) To apply the sensitivity and specificity of MS to detect and quantify low abundance biomolecules; 2) To develop innovative MS techniques for detection and structural characterization of nutritionor obesity-related biomolecules; and 3) To provide MS training for students and fellows in nutrition or obesity research. Because MS analyses are labor-intensive and require specialized skills, it is often more economical and practical for BMAC Core staff to perform MS analyses. In cases where sustained demand for analyses or development of analytical techniques is anticipated, members of investigators' laboratories are trained to perform appropriate MS procedures.