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SMART 2.0 Statistical Metabolomics Analysis: An R Tool 2.0
Yu-Jen Liang1, Chih-Ting Yang1, Chia-Wei Chen1
1Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan.
Analytical Chemistry
|October 31, 2025
Summary
SMART 2.0 enhances metabolomics analysis with new targeted and untargeted capabilities, including integrative omics and promising AI-driven peak annotation for complex datasets.
Area of Science:
- Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Metabolomics
Background:
- Metabolomics analysis is rapidly advancing due to technological progress.
- Integrated tools are needed to streamline complex metabolomics workflows.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce SMART 2.0, an enhanced integrated tool for metabolomics analysis.
- To expand capabilities for targeted metabolomics, data normalization, quality control, and advanced analytics.
- To explore the use of large language models for peak annotation.
Main Methods:
- Development of SMART 2.0 with new modules for targeted metabolomics, normalization, and quality control.
- Implementation of advanced dimensionality reduction and classification algorithms.
- Integration of omics pathway analysis and post-analysis tasks like peak identification and calibration.
- Exploration of large language models for automated peak annotation.
Main Results:
- SMART 2.0 provides a comprehensive platform for both untargeted and targeted metabolomics.
- New modules enhance data quality assessment and analytical power.
- Integrative omics analysis and AI-driven peak annotation show promising results.
- Demonstrated utility with narcotics and breast cancer datasets.
Conclusions:
- SMART 2.0 offers a robust and versatile solution for advanced metabolomics research.
- The integration of AI for peak annotation represents a significant step forward.
- The tool facilitates streamlined, comprehensive analysis from raw data to biological interpretation.
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