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    • Biochemistry and Proteomics
    • Computational Biology
    • Analytical Chemistry

    Background:

    • Accurate polypeptide sequencing is crucial for understanding protein function and biological processes.
    • Traditional sequencing methods can be time-consuming and may require prior knowledge of amino acid composition.
    • Mass spectrometry, particularly tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS), offers a powerful tool for molecular identification and sequencing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an automated algorithm for polypeptide sequencing from fast atom bombardment tandem mass spectra (FAB-MS/MS).
    • To enable sequence determination even when the amino acid composition of the polypeptide is unknown.
    • To provide a computationally efficient method for peptide sequence analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • The algorithm utilizes graph theory principles to analyze mass differences within MS/MS spectra.
    • It scores potential amino acid sequences based on observed mass differences.
    • Missing peaks in the spectra are addressed by proposing pairs or triplets of amino acids to bridge gaps.

    Main Results:

    • The algorithm successfully identifies the most probable polypeptide sequences from FAB-MS/MS data.
    • It demonstrates effectiveness even without prior knowledge of the amino acid composition.
    • The computational time complexity is shown to be efficient, increasing by less than the square of the number of amino acids.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented automatic algorithm provides a robust and efficient solution for polypeptide sequencing.
    • This method enhances the utility of MS/MS data for de novo sequencing and proteomic analysis.
    • The algorithm's ability to handle unknown compositions and missing data makes it a valuable tool in biochemical research.