The Deuterator: software for the determination of backbone amide deuterium levels from H/D exchange MS data
2007

The Deuterator: Software for Analyzing H/D Exchange Data

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Pascal BD, Chalmers MJ, Busby SA, Mader CC, Southern MR, Tsinoremas NF, Griffin PR

Primary Institution: The Scripps Research Institute

Hypothesis

There is a need for integrated software that can efficiently analyze and represent H/D exchange data from mass spectrometry.

Conclusion

The Deuterator enables efficient organization and analysis of H/D exchange data, making it accessible to the scientific community.

Supporting Evidence

  • The Deuterator has been tested in a production environment for over one year.
  • It is compatible with data from various mass spectrometry platforms.
  • The software allows for the plotting of deuterium buildup curves and 3D structural overlays.
  • It has been shown to save significant time in data curation processes.

Takeaway

The Deuterator is a tool that helps scientists quickly analyze how proteins change when they interact with other molecules by measuring deuterium levels.

Methodology

The software automates the analysis of H/D exchange data using mass spectrometry, allowing for high throughput and integration with various data formats.

Limitations

The software requires manual curation of peptide sets and may not cover all experimental conditions.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.001

Statistical Significance

p<0.001

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1471-2105-8-156

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