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ArticleAnalytical chemistry2024

MIND4OLIGOS: Determining the Monoisotopic Mass of Oligonucleotides Observed in High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry.

Piotr Prostko, Piotr Radziński, Michał Ciach, Youzhong Liu, Michał Startek, Frederik Lermyte, Thomas De Vijlder, Anna Gambin, Simon Appeltans, Dirk Valkenborg

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Piotr ProstkoFaculty of Science, Data Science Institute, Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics, Center for Statistics, Hasselt University, Agoralaan, Diepenbeek BE 3500, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-1768-9495
Piotr RadzińskiInstitute of Informatics, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2, Warszawa PL 02-097, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-5107-7487
Michał CiachInstitute of Informatics, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2, Warszawa PL 02-097, Poland.
Youzhong LiuJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Therapeutics Development & Supply, Turnhoutseweg 30, Beerse BE 2340, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-1449-3841
Michał StartekInstitute of Informatics, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2, Warszawa PL 02-097, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-5227-3447
Frederik LermyteDepartment of Chemistry, Technical University of Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Hessen 64289, Germany.
Thomas De VijlderJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Therapeutics Development & Supply, Turnhoutseweg 30, Beerse BE 2340, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-8692-425X
Anna GambinInstitute of Informatics, University of Warsaw, Banacha 2, Warszawa PL 02-097, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-3476-3017
Simon AppeltansFaculty of Science, Data Science Institute, Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics, Center for Statistics, Hasselt University, Agoralaan, Diepenbeek BE 3500, Belgium.
Dirk ValkenborgFaculty of Science, Data Science Institute, Interuniversity Institute for Biostatistics and statistical Bioinformatics, Center for Statistics, Hasselt University, Agoralaan, Diepenbeek BE 3500, Belgium.

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Abstract

Oligonucleotide therapeutics have emerged as an important class of drugs offering targeted therapeutic strategies that complement traditional modalities, such as monoclonal antibodies and small molecules. Their unique ability to precisely modulate gene expression makes them vital for addressing previously undruggable targets. A critical aspect of developing these therapies is characterizing their molecular composition accurately. This includes determining the monoisotopic mass of oligonucleotides, which is essential for identifying impurities, degradants, and modifications that can affect the drug efficacy and safety. Mass spectrometry (MS) plays a pivotal role in this process, yet the accurate interpretation of complex mass spectra remains challenging, especially for large molecules, where the monoisotopic peak is often undetectable. To address this issue, we have adapted the MIND algorithm, originally developed for top-down proteomics, for use with oligonucleotide data. This adaptation allows for the prediction of monoisotopic mass from the more readily detectable, most-abundant peak mass, enhancing the ability to annotate complex spectra of oligonucleotides. Our comprehensive validation of this modified algorithm on both in silico and real-world oligonucleotide data sets has demonstrated its effectiveness and reliability. To facilitate wider adoption of this advanced analytical technique, we have encapsulated the enhanced MIND algorithm in a user-friendly Shiny application. This online platform simplifies the process of annotating complex oligonucleotide spectra, making advanced mass spectrometry analysis accessible to researchers and drug developers. The application is available at https://valkenborg-lab.shinyapps.io/mind4oligos/.

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AlgorithmsMass SpectrometryOligonucleotidesMolecular WeightOligonucleotides

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