Electron capture dissociation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003713",
  "term": "Electron capture dissociation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A fragmentation method used in mass spectrometry where multiply charged gas-phase ions react with low-energy electrons, leading to the cleavage of chemical bonds. This process results in characteristic fragment ions that retain post-translational modifications. It is particularly effective for the structural analysis of large biomolecules like proteins.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1540 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/electron-capture-dissociation/"
}