Mass spectrometry (MS) active, fluorescent rapid tagging reagent is provided having three substituent groups: (a) a tertiary amino group or other MS active atom; (b) a highly fluorescent moiety; and (c) a reactive group that can react with an amine. The reactive group provides rapid tagging of desired bio-molecules. The fluorescent moiety provides the fluorescent signal. The tertiary amino group provides the MS signal.

Reagents comprising MS active, fluorescent molecules with an activated functionality for reaction with amines useful in tagging biomolecules such as N-glycans and uses thereof are taught and described. In particular embodiments, the MS active, fluorescent molecules are of the compound of the Formula III ##STR00001##
or of the Formula IV ##STR00002##
where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are defined herein.

Reagents comprising MS active, fluorescent molecules with an activated functionality for reaction with amines useful in tagging biomolecules such as N-glycans and uses thereof are taught and described. In particular, compounds for use as a reagent for rapid fluorescence tagging of biomolecules and enhanced MS signaling are provided. The compounds may have optical centers and therefore may occur in different enantiomeric and diastereomeric configurations. These MS active, fluorescent compounds may have three functional components: (a) a tertiary amino group or other MS active atom; (b) a highly fluorescent moiety, and (c) a reactive group that rapidly reacts with amines. The reactive group provides rapid tagging of desired bio-molecules. The fluorescent moiety provides the fluorescent signal. The tertiary amino group provides the MS signal.

Disclosed are .sup.13C and .sup.15N derivatization reagents and their use for gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy and liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy chemical identification and quantification.

In some aspects, the disclosure relates to compositions and method for detection, classification, and treatment of disease or other body status. The methods and compositions may be methods or compositions for identification of pathogenic infections or other diseases in patients using an inhalable nanosensor having a volatile reporter. The disclosure is based, in part, on synthetic biomarkers (e.g., inhalable nanosensors) that are capable of distinguishing (e.g., classifying) different disease or status associated enzymes in a subject by examining the effect of those enzymes on a synthetic volatile reporter.

Reagents comprising MS active, fluorescent molecules with an activated functionality for reaction with amines useful in tagging biomolecules such as N-glycans and uses thereof are taught and described.

Mass spectrometry (MS) active, fluorescent rapid tagging reagent is provided having three substituent groups: (a) a tertiary amino group or other MS active atom; (b) a highly fluorescent moiety; and (c) a reactive group that can react with an amine. The reactive group provides rapid tagging of desired bio-molecules. The fluorescent moiety provides the fluorescent signal. The tertiary amino group provides the MS signal.

Reagents comprising MS active, fluorescent molecules with an activate functionality for reaction with amines useful in rapid tagging of biomolecules such as N-glycans, proteins, peptides, and amino acids, and uses thereof are taught and described. These MS active, fluorescent molecules may have three functional components such as a tertiary amino group or other MS active atom, a highly fluorescent moiety, and a functional group that rapidly reacts with amines.

In some aspects, the disclosure relates to compositions and method for detection, classification, and treatment of disease or other body status. The methods and compositions may be methods or compositions for identification of pathogenic infections or other diseases in patients using an inhalable nanosensor having a volatile reporter. The disclosure is based, in part, on synthetic biomarkers (e.g., inhalable nanosensors) that are capable of distinguishing (e.g., classifying) different disease or status associated enzymes in a subject by examining the effect of those enzymes on a synthetic volatile reporter.

Disclosed are .sup.13C and .sup.15N derivatization reagents and their use for gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy and liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy chemical identification and quantification.