ArticleMetabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society2024
Evaluation of normalization strategies for GC-based metabolomics.
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Abstract
introductionFor many samples studied by GC-based metabolomics applications, extensive sample preparation involving extraction followed by a two-step derivatization procedure of methoximation and trimethylsilylation (TMS) is typically required to expand the metabolome coverage. Performing normalization is critical to correct for variations present in samples and any biases added during the sample preparation steps and analytical runs. Addressing the totality of variations with an adequate normalization method increases the reliability of the downstream data analysis and interpretation of the results.
objectivesNormalizing to sample mass is one of the most commonly employed strategies, while the total peak area (TPA) as a normalization factor is also frequently used as a post-acquisition technique. Here, we present a new normalization approach, total derivatized peak area (TDPA), where data are normalized to the intensity of all derivatized compounds. TDPA relies on the benefits of silylation as a universal derivatization method for GC-based metabolomics studies.
methodsTwo sample classes consisting of systematically incremented sample mass were simulated, with the only difference between the groups being the added amino acid concentrations. The samples were TMS derivatized and analyzed using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled to time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC × GC-TOFMS). The performance of five normalization strategies (no normalization, normalized to sample mass, TPA, total useful peak area (TUPA), and TDPA) were evaluated on the acquired data.
resultsOf the five normalization techniques compared, TUPA and TDPA were the most effective. On PCA score space, they offered a clear separation between the two classes.
conclusionTUPA and TDPA carry different strengths: TUPA requires peak alignment across all samples, which depends upon the completion of the study, while TDPA is free from the requirement of alignment. The findings of the study would enhance the convenient and effective use of data normalization strategies and contribute to overcoming the data normalization challenges that currently exist in the metabolomics community.
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