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Quantifying the ∼75–95% of Peptides in DIA-MS Data Sets that Were Not Previously Quantified | Journal of Proteome Research pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Quantifying the ∼75–95% of Peptides in DIA-MS Data Sets that Were Not Previously Quantified

We have developed a novel algorithm termed GoldenHaystack (GH) that was designed for enhanced peptide quantification of data-independent acquisition liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (DIA-LC-MS) data files regardless of whether the amino acid sequences are subsequently assigned to the quantified peptide. The two central ideas behind GH are: (a) for sufficiently sized projects (e.g., ≥∼30 LC-MS files), pairs of peptides that coelute exactly in one subset of LC-MS files do not necessarily coelute exactly in a different subset of files, and (b) the ion intensity ratios between MS2 ions for any given peptide tend to stay the same across samples, but the ion intensity ratios of MS2 ions between different peptides tend to differ substantially across different samples. GH thus analyzes a project holistically: It uses multi-partite matching to match both MS2 (primarily) and MS1 (secondarily) ions across all samples, separates and regroups the MS ions into unique analyte quantifiable signatures (UAQS), reduces stochastic noise, and then quantifies those UAQS. In this paper, GH is compared to DIA-NN, a common algorithm used in DIA-MS proteomic analysis, and we demonstrate that GH (a) quantifies and identifies with better FDR accuracy known peptides found in FASTA search spaces (∼5–25% of analytes in DIA-MS data sets), (b) quantifies the remaining ∼75–95% of unassigned peptides that would be typically unquantified and unreported, and (c) runs ∼40–200× faster (or ∼1–10× faster than the LC-MS). Specifically, without a FASTA or spectral library, GH can deconvolute and accurately quantify chimeric LC-MS spectra. The use of a FASTA file occurs during an optional peptide identification step and is deployed only after the analytes in the MS files have already been quantified. We provide details of GH performance on several existing proteomics data sets, including plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and cells.

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Excited to have our new mass spectrometry search engine for DIA which can easily handle orbitap astral data. Give it a try. Pmid: 41636803

#HUPO2025 many thanks to Jenny, Marie and Mathieu for hosting such an inspiring and beautifully organized meeting in Toronto! 👍👏The science, energy and community spirit were truly exceptional! Excited for the bright future of proteomics! 😀

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At American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans-learning and dreaming up ways ti use proteomics to help cure heart disease.

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On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we reflect on the rich history and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. We also recognize the importance of acknowledging the truth, moving forward with humility, and committing to culturally safe care for all #IndigenousPeoples.

CMA reflects on National Indigenous Peoples Day

On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reflects on the rich history, strength and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.  This year marks the 10...

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Today RFK Jr took the single biggest step towards destroying childhood vaccines When @nytimes asked me in December whether RFK could kill the vaccine program - I said he’d have to remove CDCs ACIP And… that’s exactly what he just did today Not good-just like that we cannot trust CDC on vaccines

Pride has always been powered by storytellers — the creators and truth-tellers who dare to envision a more just world. Our stories only reinforce that LGBTQ people are in every American family and share American values of fairness and the freedom to be who you are. (1/3) glaad.org/pride-2025/

PRIDE 2025: One Story. One Future. | GLAAD

PRIDE 2025: One Story. One Future. stands as a call to action this Pride Month, urging the LGBTQ community and its allies to unite in defense of equality, love, and freedom.

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Refusing to be complicit in evil is the hardest test most will face. Silence isn’t neutrality, it’s participation. Standing against injustice demands courage, even when it costs comfort or safety. Remember: doing nothing lets evil thrive. True strength is in choosing to act, not look away.