Journal of Proteome Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
In
metaproteomics
studies,
constructing
a
reference
protein
sequence
database
that
is
both
comprehensive
and
not
overly
large
critical
for
the
peptide
identification
step.
Therefore,
availability
of
well-curated
databases
tools
custom
construction
essential
to
enhance
performance
analyses.
this
review,
we
first
provide
an
overview
by
presenting
concise
historical
background,
outlining
typical
experimental
bioinformatics
workflow,
emphasizing
crucial
step
metaproteomics.
We
then
delve
into
current
available
building
such
databases,
highlighting
their
individual
approaches,
utility,
advantages
limitations.
Next,
examine
existing
detailing
scope
relevance
in
research.
Then,
practical
recommendations
metaproteomics,
along
with
challenges
area.
conclude
discussion
anticipated
advancements,
emerging
trends,
future
directions
Briefings in Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(2)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
For
metaproteomics
data
derived
from
the
collective
protein
composition
of
dynamic
multi-organism
systems,
proportion
missing
values
and
dimensions
exceeds
that
observed
in
single-organism
experiments.
Consequently,
evaluations
differential
analysis
strategies
other
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
(such
as
proteomics
metabolomics)
may
not
be
directly
applicable
to
data.
In
this
study,
we
systematically
evaluated
five
imputation
methods
[sample
minimum,
quantile
regression,
k-nearest
neighbors
(KNN),
Bayesian
principal
component
(bPCA),
random
forest
(RF)]
six
imputation-free
(moderated
t-test,
two-part
Wilcoxon
test,
semiparametric
abundance
analysis,
with
Bayes
shrinkage
estimation
variance
method,
Mixture)
for
simulated
metaproteomic
datasets
based
on
both
data-dependent
acquisition
MS
experiments
emerging
data-independent
The
simulation
comprised
588
scenarios
by
considering
impacts
sample
size,
fold
change
between
case
control,
value
ratio
at
nonrandom.
Compared
methods,
KNN,
bPCA,
RF
performed
poorly
a
high
missingness
large
size
resulted
false-positive
risk.
We
made
empirical
recommendations
balance
sensitivity
control
false
positives.
moderated
t-test
was
optimal
low
ratio.
test
recommended
small
or
comprehensive
our
study
can
provide
guidance
metaproteomics.
ISME Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Tremendous
advances
in
mass
spectrometric
and
bioinformatic
approaches
have
expanded
proteomics
into
the
field
of
microbial
ecology.
The
commonly
used
spectral
annotation
method
for
metaproteomics
data
relies
on
database
searching,
which
requires
sample-specific
databases
obtained
from
whole
metagenome
sequencing
experiments.
However,
creating
these
is
complex,
time-consuming,
prone
to
errors,
potentially
biasing
experimental
outcomes
conclusions.
This
asks
alternative
that
can
provide
rapid
orthogonal
insights
data.
Here,
we
present
NovoLign,
a
de
novo
pipeline
performs
sequence
alignment
sequences
complete
enables
taxonomic
profiling
complex
communities
evaluates
coverage
searches.
Furthermore,
NovoLign
supports
creation
reference
searching
ensure
comprehensive
coverage.
We
assessed
false
positive
annotations
using
wide
range
silico
data,
including
pure
strains,
laboratory
enrichment
cultures,
synthetic
communities,
environmental
communities.
In
summary,
employs
large-scale
enable
profiling,
evaluation
outcomes,
databases.
publicly
available
via:
https://github.com/hbckleikamp/NovoLign.
Communications Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
The
gut
microbiota
offers
an
extensive
resource
of
enzymes,
but
many
remain
uncharacterized.
To
distinguish
the
activities
similar
annotated
proteins
and
mine
potentially
applicable
ones
in
microbiome,
we
applied
effective
Activity-Based
Metaproteomics
(ABMP)
strategy
using
a
specific
activity-based
probe
(ABP)
to
screen
entire
microbiome
for
directly
discovering
active
enzymes
their
potential
applications,
not
exploring
host-microbiome
interactions.
By
cyclophellitol
aziridine
α-galactosidases
(AGAL),
successfully
identified
characterized
several
possessing
AGAL
activities.
Cryo-electron
microscopy
analysis
newly
enzyme
(AGLA5)
revealed
covalent
binding
conformations
between
AGAL5
site
ABP,
which
could
provide
insights
into
enzyme's
catalytic
mechanism.
four
AGALs
have
diverse
activities,
including
raffinose
family
oligosaccharides
(RFOs)
hydrolysis
enzymatic
blood
group
transformation.
Collectively,
present
ABMP
platform
that
facilitates
discovery,
biochemical
activity
annotations
industrial
or
biopharmaceutical
applications.
however,
Here,
authors
apply
metaproteomics
identify
characterize
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Abstract
While
metaproteomics
provides
invaluable
insight
into
microbial
communities
and
functions,
significant
bioinformatics
challenges
persist
due
to
data
complexity
the
limitations
of
database
searching.
We
introduce
Orthrus
,
a
hybrid
approach
combining
transformer-based
de
novo
sequencing
(
Casanovo
)
searching
with
rescoring
Sage
+
Mokapot
).
Benchmarking
against
PEAKS
®
11
MaxQuant
MetaNovo
demonstrates
high
peptide
outputs,
taxonomic
diversity,
proteome
coverage.
is
Python-based
accessible
all
via
Google
Colaboratory.
PROTEOMICS,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
The
human
gut
microbiota
(GM)
is
a
community
of
microorganisms
that
resides
in
the
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract.
Recognized
as
critical
element
health,
functions
GM
extend
beyond
GI
well-being
to
influence
overall
systemic
health
and
susceptibility
disease.
Among
other
omic
sciences,
metaproteomics
highlights
additional
facets
make
it
highly
valuable
discipline
study
GM.
Indeed,
allows
protein
inventory
complex
microbial
communities.
Proteins
with
associated
taxonomic
membership
function
are
identified
quantified
from
their
constituent
peptides
by
liquid
chromatography
coupled
mass
spectrometry
analyses
querying
specific
databases
(DBs).
aim
this
review
was
compile
comprehensive
information
on
metaproteomic
studies
GM,
focus
bacterial
component,
assist
newcomers
understanding
methods
types
research
conducted
field.
outlines
key
steps
metaproteomic-based
study,
such
extraction,
DB
selection,
bioinformatic
workflow.
importance
standardization
emphasized.
In
addition,
list
previously
published
provided
hints
for
researchers
interested
investigating
role
disease
states.
PROTEOMICS,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(16)
Published: May 25, 2024
The
diversity
and
complexity
of
the
microbiome's
genomic
landscape
are
not
always
mirrored
in
its
proteomic
profile.
Despite
anticipated
diversity,
observed
complexities
microbiome
samples
often
lower
than
expected.
Two
main
factors
contribute
to
this
discrepancy:
limitations
mass
spectrometry's
detection
sensitivity
bioinformatics
challenges
metaproteomics
identification.
This
study
introduces
a
novel
approach
evaluating
sample
directly
at
full
spectrum
(MS1)
level
rather
relying
on
peptide
identifications.
When
analyzing
under
identical
spectrometry
conditions,
displayed
significantly
higher
complexity,
as
evidenced
by
spectral
entropy
candidate
entropy,
compared
single-species
samples.
research
provides
solid
evidence
for
proteomics
indicating
optimization
potential
workflow.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 3, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
gut
microbiome
is
an
important
contributor
to
the
development
and
course
of
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD).
While
changes
in
composition
were
observed
response
IBD
therapy
using
biologics,
studies
elucidating
human
microbial
proteins
pathways
dependence
on
success
are
sparse.
Methods
Fecal
samples
a
cohort
patients
collected
before
after
14
weeks
treatment
with
three
different
biologics.
Clinical
activity
scores
used
determine
clinical
remission.
metaproteomes
remitting
(n=12)
non-remitting
compared
within
both
groups
assessed
over
sampling
time
identify
functional
potential
biomarkers.
Results
abundance
associated
intestinal
barrier,
neutrophilic
granulocytes,
immunoglobulins
significantly
decreased
patients.
In
contrast,
increase
those
was
There
significant
metabolism
from
remission
therapy.
This
included,
for
example,
increased
butyrate
fermentation.
Finally,
new
biomarkers
prediction
monitoring
could
be
identified,
e.g.
lysosome-associated
membrane
glycoprotein
1,
cytotoxicity
marker,
or
anthranilate
synthase
component
2,
part
tryptophan
metabolism.
Conclusions
Distinct
related
inflammation
showed
whether
achieved
not.
suggests
that
metaproteomics
useful
tool
therapies.