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Machine learning (ML) enhances small-molecule analysis by predicting mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (MS/MS) spectra and improving compound identification. This advances biological understanding and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

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  • Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) is vital for small-molecule analysis but faces challenges with incomplete libraries and complex data.
  • Current computational methods struggle with the vastness and complexity of small-molecule identification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the transformative impact of machine learning (ML) on small-molecule mass spectrometry.
  • To highlight ML applications in spectral prediction, property estimation, and structure elucidation.
  • To discuss ML-integrated workflows for enhanced compound identification.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ML approaches for molecular representations (descriptors, SMILE strings, graphs).
  • Analysis of MS/MS spectra representations (binned vectors, peak lists).
  • Examination of ML advancements in spectra prediction, retention time, collision cross-sections, and spectral matching.

Main Results:

  • ML predicts MS/MS spectra and physicochemical properties, expanding reference libraries.
  • ML algorithms improve spectral matching via automated pattern recognition.
  • ML enables direct prediction of molecular structures from MS/MS spectra.
  • ML-integrated workflows enhance chemical formula identification.

Conclusions:

  • ML overcomes limitations of traditional methods in small-molecule identification.
  • These ML applications significantly advance the understanding of biological systems.
  • ML integration accelerates the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic agents.