Hmdb loader

MS/MS Search

This function determines the compounds that most closely match to a given MS/MS spectrum. The input MS/MS spectra (at one or more collision energies) are compared to in silico predicted MS/MS spectra and/or experimental MS/MS spectra as chosen by the user. The top candidates are ranked according to how closely they match and returned in a list. Users may view the matching compounds and their scores in a table and the similarity of the observed spectra to the matched spectra using an MS mirror plot.

When querying a database, the parent ion mass and adduct type will be used to approximate the molecular weight of the query compound. This molecular weight will then be used to select the most likely candidate compounds from the database (using the candidate mass tolerance), against which the query spectra are compared. The maximum candidate compound size is 200 atoms.

When calculating the neutral loss, the parent ion mass will be used to calculate the

Load ESI Example #1

The spectra should be represented as a list of peaks with the format 'mass intensity' on each line, and can be entered directly into the corresponding energy level boxes below. Only centroided spectrum can be entered. Multiple energy levels are optional; only one is required.

The spectra should be represented as a list of peaks with the format 'mass intensity' on each line. For ESI spectra, 'low','medium', and 'high' or 'energy0', 'energy1', and 'energy2' header lines should begin spectra of different energy levels (in that order) and multiple energy levels are optional (only one is required). EI spectra only need to have one energy level. Spectra may also be in .msp file format, in which case energy levels for ESI spectra should be specified in the "Comment: " field (EI spectra do not need a specified energy level). A corresponding spectra ID must be selected for .msp spectra. See an example peak list file or an example .msp file.

* required for .msp files only

The number of results to return. Leave blank to return all results.

The mass tolerance to use when matching peaks within the spectrum comparison.

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