Mass Spectrometry is a peer-reviewed, open access journal publishing articles in all areas of mass spectrometry. Published continuously online, the journal is fully indexed in J-STAGE and PubMed Central.
Mass Spectrometry welcomes submissions from around the world.
About the journal
Mass Spectrometry is an academic journal on both fundamentals and applications of mass spectrometry, owned and published by the Mass Spectrometry Society of Japan (MSSJ).
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Latest articles
ReviewJune 18, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has provided viable methods for retrieving, organizing, and analyzing mass spectrometry (MS) data in various applications. However, several challenges remain as this technique is still in its early, preliminary stages.
Original ArticleJune 6, 2025
Mass Spectrometry Imaging of Time-Dependently Photodegraded Light Stabilizers in Polyethylene Films Using Tapping-Mode Scanning Probe Electrospray Ionization
Tsuyoshi Akiyama, Yoichi Otsuka, Mengze Sun, Shinichi Yamaguchi, Michisato Toyoda
Light stabilizers are additives that are widely used to improve the lifespan and performance of polymer materials. To develop advanced polymer materials, analytical techniques investigate the degradation mechanisms and distribution of additives in polymers are crucial.
Technical ReportMay 28, 2025
An Effective Approach to Mass Spectrometry Imaging Data Partitioning Using UMAP and k-Means Clustering
Shinichi Yamaguchi, Masaya Ikegawa
In this study, we propose an effective summarization method for mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) data and demonstrate its efficacy. The MSI data used in this study were obtained from thoracic tissue sections of mice, including the thymus. The thymus is a multi-lobed organ composed of cortical and medullary areas, playing a crucial role in T-cell differentiation.
Featured articles
Original ArticleApril 11, 2023
Comprehensive Membrane N-Glycoproteomics Using Human Breast Cancer Cell Line Pairs
Daisuke Takakura, Haruka Yoshida, Shoko Ohashi, Nana Kawasaki
Aberrant glycosylation of membrane proteins is a hallmark of cancer and a useful molecular marker for the diagnosis of breast cancer (BC). However, the molecular mechanisms by which altered glycosylation affects the malignant transformations associated with BC are poorly understood. Accordingly, we performed comparative
Original ArticleJune 21, 2023
Identification of Negative Ion at m/z 20 Produced by Atmospheric Pressure Corona Discharge Ionization under Ambient Air
Shiho Fujishima, Kanako Sekimoto, Mitsuo Takayama
The negative ion at m/z 20 observed at atmospheric pressure corona discharge ionization mass spectra has been identified by supplying the vapors of deuterium oxide (D2O) and H218O.
Original ArticleJuly 6, 2023
A Short-Term Time-Series Data Analysis Algorithm for Flavor Release during the Start of Eating
Takehito Sagawa, Motoshi Sakakura
“Retronasal aroma” refers to the aroma released from food during consumption and traveling through the nose after leaving the mouth. It is closely related to the behavior of odor compounds released from food into the mouth and plays a crucial role in our overall perception of flavor. As a result, research focusing on measuring the behavior of retronasal aroma has gained attention for exploring the relationship between sensory perception and flavor.
