Quantitative profiling of PE, MMPE, DMPE, and PC lipid species by multiple precursor ion scanning: A tool for monitoring PE metabolism

► We present a new lipidomic routine for PE, MMPE, DMPE, and PC lipid species. ► A mass-tag strategy is applied to convert PE, MMPE, and DMPE into PC-like molecules. ► Simultaneous, specific and sensitive analysis of PE, MMPE, DMPE, and PC species. ► The methodology affords dynamic lipidomic studies of PE metabolism.