Ion
Mobility
coupled
with
Mass
Spectrometry
(IM-MS)
is
a
promising
analytical
technique
that
enhances
molecular
characterization
by
measuring
collision
cross-section
(CCS)
values,
which
are
indicative
of
the
size
and
shape.
However,
effective
application
CCS
values
in
structural
analysis
still
constrained
limited
availability
experimental
data,
necessitating
development
accurate
machine
learning
(ML)
models
for
silico
predictions.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
state-of-the-art
Graph
Neural
Networks
(GNNs),
trained
to
predict
using
largest
publicly
available
dataset
date.
Although
our
results
confirm
high
accuracy
these
within
chemical
spaces
similar
their
training
environments,
performance
significantly
declines
when
applied
structurally
novel
regions.
This
discrepancy
raises
concerns
about
reliability
predictions
underscores
need
releasing
further
datasets.
To
mitigate
this,
demonstrate
how
generalization
can
be
partially
improved
extending
account
additional
features
such
as
fingerprints,
descriptors,
molecule
types.
Lastly,
also
show
confidence
support
enhancing
estimates.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(29), P. 12784 - 12822
Published: July 10, 2024
In
the
modern
"omics"
era,
measurement
of
human
exposome
is
a
critical
missing
link
between
genetic
drivers
and
disease
outcomes.
High-resolution
mass
spectrometry
(HRMS),
routinely
used
in
proteomics
metabolomics,
has
emerged
as
leading
technology
to
broadly
profile
chemical
exposure
agents
related
biomolecules
for
accurate
measurement,
high
sensitivity,
rapid
data
acquisition,
increased
resolution
space.
Non-targeted
approaches
are
increasingly
accessible,
supporting
shift
from
conventional
hypothesis-driven,
quantitation-centric
targeted
analyses
toward
data-driven,
hypothesis-generating
exposome-wide
profiling.
However,
HRMS-based
exposomics
encounters
unique
challenges.
New
analytical
computational
infrastructures
needed
expand
analysis
coverage
through
streamlined,
scalable,
harmonized
workflows
pipelines
that
permit
longitudinal
tracking,
retrospective
validation,
multi-omics
integration
meaningful
health-oriented
inferences.
this
article,
we
survey
literature
on
state-of-the-art
technologies,
review
current
informatic
pipelines,
provide
an
up-to-date
reference
exposomic
chemists,
toxicologists,
epidemiologists,
care
providers,
stakeholders
health
sciences
medicine.
We
propose
efforts
benchmark
fit-for-purpose
platforms
expanding
space,
including
gas/liquid
chromatography-HRMS
(GC-HRMS
LC-HRMS),
discuss
opportunities,
challenges,
strategies
advance
burgeoning
field
exposome.
PROTEOMICS,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(12-13)
Published: March 4, 2024
Abstract
Ion
mobility
spectrometry‐mass
spectrometry
(IMS‐MS
or
IM‐MS)
is
a
powerful
analytical
technique
that
combines
the
gas‐phase
separation
capabilities
of
IM
with
identification
and
quantification
MS.
IM‐MS
can
differentiate
molecules
indistinguishable
masses
but
different
structures
(e.g.,
isomers,
isobars,
molecular
classes,
contaminant
ions).
The
importance
this
reflected
by
staged
increase
in
number
applications
for
characterization
across
variety
fields,
from
MS‐based
omics
(proteomics,
metabolomics,
lipidomics,
etc.)
to
structural
glycans,
organic
matter,
proteins,
macromolecular
complexes.
With
increasing
application
there
pressing
need
effective
accessible
computational
tools.
This
article
presents
an
overview
most
recent
free
open‐source
software
tools
specifically
tailored
analysis
interpretation
data
derived
instrumentation.
review
enumerates
these
outlines
their
main
algorithmic
approaches,
while
highlighting
representative
fields.
Finally,
discussion
current
limitations
expectable
improvements
presented.
Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
471, P. 142796 - 142796
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
The
complexity
of
modern
food
supply
chains
limits
the
effectiveness
targeted
approaches
to
address
traceability
issues.
Untargeted
metabolomics
provides
a
comprehensive
profile
small
molecules
present
within
biological
samples.
In
this
study,
potential
ultra-high
performance
liquid
chromatography-ion
mobility-high
resolution
mass
spectrometry
(UHPLC-IMS-HRMS)
discriminate
bovine
milk
samples
collected
at
individual
level
was
evaluated
for
purposes.
For
first
time,
IMS
coupled
with
UHPLC-HRMS
applied
analysis,
increasing
confidence
in
metabolite
annotation.
Supervised
Partial
Least
Squares-Discriminant
Analysis
backward
elimination
variable
selection
allowed
52
and
153
features
able
belonging
different
dairy
trace
herd
level,
respectively.
Amino
acids,
glycerolipids,
glycerophospholipids
were
most
represented
classes,
influencing
biological/technological
properties
final
product.
perfect
classification
external
test
sets
demonstrated
reliability
proposed
approach.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 6, 2025
Suspect
screening
strives
to
rapidly
monitor
a
large
number
of
substances
in
sample
using
mass
spectral
libraries.
For
hydrophobic
organic
contaminants
(HOCs),
these
libraries
are
traditionally
based
on
electron
ionization
spectra.
However,
with
the
growing
use
state-of-the-art
spectrometers,
which
often
alternative
approaches
and
separation
techniques,
new
suspect
workflows
urgently
needed.
This
study
established
library
for
1,590
HOCs,
including
exact
combination
measured
model-predicted
values
retention
time
(RT)
collision
cross
section
(CCS).
The
accuracy
silico
predictions
was
assessed
standards
102
HOCs.
Thereafter,
gas
chromatography-atmospheric
pressure
chemical
ionization-ion
mobility-mass
spectrometry,
workflow
constrained
by
full
scan
spectrum
(quasi-)molecular
ions
(including
isotope
patterns),
RT,
CCS,
fragmentation
spectra,
together
continuous
scoring
system,
reduce
false
positives
improve
identification
confidence.
Application
method
fortified
standard
reference
sediment
samples
demonstrated
true
positive
rates
79%
64%,
respectively,
all
attributed
isomers.
offers
improved
HOCs
multidimensional
information
highlights
need
enrich
databases
extend
applicable
space
current
tools
substances.
Electrophoresis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
We
present
the
coupling
of
capillary
electrophoresis
to
a
custom‐built
high‐resolution
ion
mobility
spectrometer
(IMS).
This
system
integrates
shifted
inlet
potential
IMS
configuration
with
customised
nanoflow
ESI
sheath
interface.
It
enables
rapid
analysis
quaternary
ammonium
compounds
(QACs)
and
their
impurities
in
real‐world
samples.
allowed
detection
six
non‐chromophoric
about
3
min.
The
assignment
signals
was
supported
by
matching
experimentally
determined
collision
cross‐section
(CCS)
values
predicted
values.
achieved
limit
single‐digit
picogram
range
resolutions
over
80.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Accurate
characterization
of
ginsenosides
from
ginseng
relying
on
liquid
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS)
is
challenging
due
to
the
lack
sufficient
structural
information.
By
machine
learning
techniques,
we
have
established
a
ginsenoside
multidimensional
information
library,
namely,
GinMIL,
covering
four
dimensions
579
ginsenosides.
This
work
was
designed
accurately
characterize
Panax
notoginseng
products
and
rapidly
discover
novel
quinquefolius
flowers
by
ion-mobility
LC/MS
profiling
efficient
GinMIL
matching
UNIFI.
Consequently,
characterized
334/356/738/545
three
parts/two
extracts/four
single
preparations/seven
compound
preparations
notoginseng,
respectively.
45/99/59/116
masses
were
discovered
in
types
products,
Four
ginsenosides,
including
rare
dimalonyl
one
methylated
malonyl
ginsenoside,
isolated
feat
analysis.
can
verify
superiority
thus
greatly
enhancing
multicomponent
discovery
new
compounds
functional
herbs.