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Large molecule bioanalysis by LC–MS: beyond simply quantifying

    Nico C van de Merbel

    *Author for correspondence:

    E-mail Address: merbelnicovande@prahs.com

    ICON Bioanalytical Laboratories, Amerikaweg 18, 9407, TK Assen, The Netherlands

    Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 1, 9713, AV Groningen, The Netherlands

    ,
    Oladapo Olaleye

    Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 1, 9713, AV Groningen, The Netherlands

    ,
    Baubek Spanov

    Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 1, 9713, AV Groningen, The Netherlands

    &
    Rainer Bischoff

    Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 1, 9713, AV Groningen, The Netherlands

    Published Online:https://doi.org/10.4155/bio-2022-0032
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