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Detection of Architectural Distortion in Prior Mammograms via Analysis of Oriented Patterns

Detection of Architectural Distortion in Prior Mammograms via Analysis of Oriented Patterns

Published on: August 30, 2013

Peak alignment using wavelet pattern matching and differential evolution.

Zhi-Min Zhang¹, Shan Chen, Yi-Zeng Liang

¹College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Research Center of Modernization of Chinese Medicines, Central South University, Changsha 410083, PR China.

|January 11, 2011

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Retention time shifts in chromatography can distort results. This study introduces alignDE, a new method using wavelet transforms and differential evolution to accurately align chromatograms for improved chemometric analysis.

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Detection of Architectural Distortion in Prior Mammograms via Analysis of Oriented Patterns

Detection of Architectural Distortion in Prior Mammograms via Analysis of Oriented Patterns

Published on: August 30, 2013

Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Chemometrics
Chromatography

Background:

Retention time shifts in chromatographic data significantly compromise the accuracy of qualitative and quantitative chemometric analyses.
Accurate alignment of entire chromatograms is crucial for reliable downstream data processing and interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and implement a practical and effective peak alignment method (alignDE) for one-way chromatograms.
To improve the reliability of chemometric analyses by addressing retention time variability.

Main Methods:

The alignDE method involves five key steps: chromatogram length equalization via linear interpolation.
Accurate peak pattern matching using continuous wavelet transform (CWT) with Mexican Hat and Haar wavelets.
Flexible baseline fitting with penalized least squares, peak clustering, and differential evolution (DE) for alignment based on maximizing linear correlation.

Main Results:

The alignDE method demonstrated successful peak alignment on both simulated and real-world chromatographic data, including fungal extracts and Red Peony Root samples analyzed by HPLC-DAD.
The open-source implementation in R language facilitates broad accessibility for chromatograph users.

Conclusions:

The proposed alignDE method provides a robust solution for chromatogram alignment, mitigating the negative impacts of retention time shifts.
This tool enhances the accuracy and reliability of chemometric analyses, making it valuable for researchers working with chromatographic data.