Waters DESI XS Imaging Source for Mass Spectrometry Imaging Applications

The Waters DESI XS Imaging Source is a specialized ambient ionization accessory designed to enhance Mass Spectrometry Imaging (MSI) workflows. It enables fast, quantitative, and highly sensitive surface and tissue section analysis, making it essential for small-molecule spatial mapping in biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical pathology.

Key features include:

• Compatibility with Time-of-Flight (ToF) mass spectrometers for untargeted discovery applications
• Support for tandem quadrupole instruments facilitating targeted quantitative workflows
• Rapid analysis enabling high-throughput bioprocessing and detailed biomedical engineering studies
• Ideal for applications involving synthetic biology research and molecular cloning workflows where surface molecular distributions are critical
• Robust performance in live-cell imaging and fluorescence analysis studies when coupled with relevant MS platforms

The DESI XS source is widely adopted in biopharmaceutical production pipelines due to its ability to provide spatially resolved mass spectral data without extensive sample preparation. Its precise ionization capabilities promote enhanced sensitivity and accuracy required in advanced gene editing and cell imaging investigations. This module is essential for researchers aiming to correlate molecular distribution with physiological or pathological states in biomedical samples.

Last Preventive Maintenance was performed in June 2024, ensuring reliable operational condition for intensive research environments.