MSiReader

MSiReader analyzes mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) data in MATLAB to visualize, quantify, and export ion images from diverse vendor file formats for applications in proteomics, metabolomics, and pharmaceutical research.

Key Features:

• Compatibility with multiple data formats: Supports loading and processing of MSI datasets from diverse vendor file types in a vendor-neutral manner.
• MATLAB-based data processing: Implements visualization, quantification, and analysis routines within the MATLAB computational environment.
• High-resolution data handling: Processes and renders high-resolution MSI datasets to preserve spatial and mass spectral detail.
• Visualization and ion image export: Generates ion images and exports image data for downstream analysis and reporting.

Scientific Applications:

• Fundamental MSI technique development: Facilitates exploration and evaluation of mass spectrometry imaging methodologies and imaging performance.
• Adaptation to novel ionization sources: Supports analysis of MSI data generated with new or varied ionization methods.
• Proteomics, metabolomics, and pharmaceutical research: Enables spatially resolved molecular analysis applicable to proteomics, metabolomics, and pharmaceutical studies.
• Development of new MSI applications: Assists creation and testing of novel applications across academic and industrial research settings.

Methodology:

MSiReader performs MSI data processing and analysis by leveraging MATLAB's computational functions.