Table 2.
Monoisotopic molecular mass/charge ratios of nitrated peptides and identification of nitration sites
Peptide From-To | Theoretical am/z | Observed m/z | Assigned sequence | Nitrated residue |
---|---|---|---|---|
40–51 | Native 1436.76 | 1436.77 | EPLWIRPDAPSR b | W43 b |
1452.76 | ||||
1465.76 | ||||
1468.75 | ||||
Nitrated 1481.75 | 1481.75 | EPLWNO2IRPDAPSR b | ||
197–209 | Native 1486.71 | 1486.70 | FDSPESHVGVAWR b | W208 b |
1502.72 | ||||
1515.71 | ||||
1518.72 | ||||
Nitrated 1531.70 | 1531.71 | FDSPESHVGVAWNO2R b | ||
212–224 | Native 1598.79 | 1598.69 | NEIPNSHILDQYR | Y223 |
1611.71 | ||||
1627.68 | ||||
Nitrated 1643.78 | 1643.69 | NEIPNSHILDQYNO2R | ||
210–224 | Native 1839.97 | 1839.85 | LKNEIPNSHILDQYR | Y223 |
1868.80 | ||||
Nitrated 1884.96 | 1884.85 | LKNEIPNSHILDQYNO2R |
The nitro group results in a mass increase of 44.99 Da.
The sequence and nitration site were confirmed by MS/MS analysis.