Progeny ion: Difference between revisions
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| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Progeny ion | 
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| Includes product ions, 1st generation product ions, 2nd generation product ions, etc. It is a more generic term than product ions. Given the sequential fragmentation scheme: 
 M4+ is the precursor ion of M5+, a 1st generation product ion of M3+, a 2nd generation product ion of M2+ and a 3rd generation product ion of M1+. | 
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission | 
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. | 
