# MOS controlled vocabulary (Terms)

# spectrum generation information [MS:1001458]

# scan [MS:1000441]

No
id
name
def
1 MS:1000018 scan direction "Direction in terms of m/z of the scan for scanning analyzers (low to high, or high to low)." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000465 scan polarity "Relative orientation of the electromagnetic field during the selection and detection of ions in the mass spectrometer." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000503 scan attribute "Nonphysical characteristic attributed to a spectrum acquisition scan." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000549 selection window attribute "Selection window properties that are associated with a value." [PSI:MS]
5 MS:1000503 isolation window attribute "Isolation window parameter." [PSI:MS]

# scan attribute [MS:1000503]

No
id
name
value type unit
def
1 MS:1000011 mass resolution string "Smallest mass difference between two equal magnitude peaks so that the valley between them is a specified fraction of the peak height." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000015 scan rate Th/s float "Rate in Th/sec for scanning analyzers." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000016 scan start time second float "The time that an analyzer started a scan, relative to the start of the MS run." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000512 filter string string "A string unique to Thermo instrument describing instrument settings for the scan." [PSI:MS]
5 MS:1000616 preset scan configuration string "A user-defined scan configuration that specifies the instrumental settings in which a spectrum is acquired. An instrument may cycle through a list of preset scan configurations to acquire data. This is a more generic term for the Thermo "scan event", which is defined in the Thermo Xcalibur glossary as: a mass spectrometer scan that is defined by choosing the necessary scan parameter settings. Multiple scan events can be defined for each segment of time." [PSI:MS]
6 MS:1000880 interchannel delay second float "The duration of intervals between scanning, during which the instrument configuration is switched." [PSI:MS]
7 MS:1000927 ion injection time millisecond float "The length of time spent filling an ion trapping device." [PSI:MS]
8 MS:1002527 instrument specific scan attribute "Instrument specific scan properties that are associated with a value." [PSI:PI]
9 MS:1003057 scan number "Ordinal number of the scan indicating its order of acquisition within a mass spectrometry acquisition run." [PSI:PI]

# spectrum [MS:1000442]

def: "Representation of intensity values corresponding to a range of measurement space." [PSI:MS]

# peak [MS:1000231]

def: "A localized region of relatively large ion signal in a mass spectrum. Although peaks are often associated with particular ions, the terms peak and ion should not be used interchangeably." [PSI:MS]

# ion selection attribute [MS:1000455]

def: "Ion selection properties that are associated with a value." [PSI:MS]

# precursor activation [MS:1000456]

def: "Terms to describe the precursor activation." [PSI:MS]

# spectrum attribute [MS:1000499]

def: "Nonphysical characteristic attributed to a spectrum." [PSI:MS]

# binary data array [MS:1000513]

def: "A data array of values." [PSI:MS]

# binary data type [MS:1000518]

def: "Encoding type of binary data specifying the binary representation and precision, e.g. 64-bit float." [PSI:MS]

No
id
name
def
1 MS:1000519 32-bit integer def: "Signed 32-bit little-endian integer." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000521 32-bit float def: "32-bit precision little-endian floating point conforming to IEEE-754." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000522 64-bit integer def: "Signed 64-bit little-endian integer." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000523 64-bit float def: "64-bit precision little-endian floating point conforming to IEEE-754." [PSI:MS]
5 MS:1001479 null-terminated ASCII string def: "Sequence of zero or more non-zero ASCII characters terminated by a single null (0) byte." [PSI:MS]

# spectrum representation [MS:1000525]

def: "Way in which the spectrum is represented, either with regularly spaced data points or with a list of centroided peaks." [PSI:MS]

No
id
name
def
1 MS:1000127 centroid spectrum def: "Processing of profile data to produce spectra that contains discrete peaks of zero width. Often used to reduce the size of dataset." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000128 profile spectrum def: "A profile mass spectrum is created when data is recorded with ion current (counts per second) on one axis and mass/charge ratio on another axis." [PSI:MS]

# spectrum type [MS:1000559]

No
id
name
def
1 MS:1000928 calibration spectrum def: "A spectrum derived from a special calibration source, rather than from the primary injected sample. A calibration spectrum is typically derived from a substance that can be used to correct systematic shift in m/z for spectra of the primary inject sample." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000294 mass spectrum def: "A plot of the relative abundance of a beam or other collection of ions as a function of the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z)." [PSI:MS]

# spectra combination [MS:1000570]

def: "Method used to combine the mass spectra." [PSI:MS]

No id name def
1 MS:1000571 sum of spectra def: "Spectra Sum." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000573 median of spectra def: "Spectra is combined by calculating the median of the spectra." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000575 mean of spectra def: "Spectra is combined by calculating the mean of the spectra." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000795 no combination def: "Use this term if only one scan was recorded or there is no information about scans available." [PSI:MS]

# binary data compression type [MS:1000572]

def: "Compression Type." [PSI:MS]

No id name def
1 MS:1000574 zlib compression def: "Zlib." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000576 no compression def: "No Compression." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1002312 MS-Numpress linear prediction compression def: "Compression using MS-Numpress linear prediction compression." ms-numpress (opens new window)
4 MS:1002313 MS-Numpress positive integer compression def: "Compression using MS-Numpress positive integer compression." ms-numpress (opens new window)
5 MS:1002314 MS-Numpress short logged float compression def: "Compression using MS-Numpress short logged float compression." ms-numpress (opens new window)
6 MS:1002746 MS-Numpress linear prediction compression followed by zlib compression def: "Compression using MS-Numpress linear prediction compression and zlib." ms-numpress (opens new window)
7 MS:1002747 MS-Numpress positive integer compression followed by zlib compression def: "Compression using MS-Numpress positive integer compression and zlib." ms-numpress (opens new window)
8 MS:1002748 MS-Numpress short logged float compression followed by zlib compression def: "Compression using MS-Numpress short logged float compression and zlib." ms-numpress (opens new window)
9 MS:1003088 truncation and zlib compression def: "Data array compression using mantissa bit truncation followed by zlib compression." pwiz (opens new window)
10 MS:1003089 truncation, delta prediction and zlib compression def: "Data array compression using mantissa bit truncation, delta prediction and zlib compression." pwiz (opens new window)
11 MS:1003090 truncation, linear prediction and zlib compression def: "Data array compression using mantissa bit truncation, linear prediction and zlib compression." pwiz (opens new window)

# spectrum property [MS:1003058]

No
id
name
synonym
value type
units
def
1 MS:1000285 total ion current "TIC" EXACT [] float "The sum of all the separate ion currents carried by the ions of different m/z contributing to a complete mass spectrum or in a specified m/z range of a mass spectrum." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000504 base peak m/z float m/z [MS:1000040] "M/z value of the signal of highest intensity in the mass spectrum." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000285 base peak intensity float number of detector counts [MS:1000131]
percent of base peak [MS:1000132]
counts per second [MS:1000814]
percent of base peak times 100 [MS:1000905]
"The intensity of the greatest peak in the mass spectrum." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000527 highest observed m/z float m/z [MS:1000040] "Highest m/z value observed in the m/z array." [PSI:MS]
5 MS:1000528 lowest observed m/z float m/z [MS:1000040] "Lowest m/z value observed in the m/z array." [PSI:MS]
6 MS:1000797 peak list scans string "A list of scan numbers and or scan ranges associated with a peak list. If possible the list of scans should be converted to native spectrum identifiers instead of using this term." [PSI:MS]
7 MS:1000798 peak list raw scans string "A list of raw scans and or scan ranges used to generate a peak list. If possible the list of scans should be converted to native spectrum identifiers instead of using this term." [PSI:MS]
8 MS:1003059 number of peaks int "Number of peaks or features in a spectrum. For a peak-picked spectrum, this will correspond to the number of data points. For a non-peak-picked spectrum, this corresponds to the number of features discernable in the spectrum, which will be fewer than the number of data points." [PSI:PI]
9 MS:1003060 number of data points int "Number of data points in a spectrum. For a peak-picked spectrum, this will correspond to the number of peaks. For a non-peak-picked spectrum, this corresponds to the number of values in the data array, which are not all peaks." [PSI:PI]

# binary data compression parameter [MS:1003091]

def: "Settable parameter for a binary data compression event." [PSI:MS]

No id name type vale def
1 MS:1003092 number of mantissa bits truncated positiveInteger def: "Number of extraneous mantissa bits truncated to improve subsequent compression." [PSI:MS]

# data transformation (data processing) [MS:1000452]

# file format conversion [MS:1000530]

def: "Conversion of one file format to another." [PSI:MS]

No
id
name
def
1 MS:1000544 Conversion to mzML def: "Conversion of a file format to Proteomics Standards Initiative mzML file format." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000545 Conversion to mzXML def: "Conversion of a file format to Institute of Systems Biology mzXML file format." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000546 Conversion to mzData def: "Conversion of a file format to Proteomics Standards Initiative mzData file format." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000741 Conversion to dta def: "Conversion to dta format." [PSI:MS]

# processingMethod

# data processing action [MS:1000543]
No
id
name
def
1 MS:1000033 deisotoping "The removal of isotope peaks to represent the fragment ion as one data point and is commonly done to reduce complexity. It is done in conjunction with the charge state deconvolution." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000034 charge deconvolution "The determination of the mass of an ion based on the mass spectral peaks that represent multiple-charge ions." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000035 peak picking "Spectral peak processing conducted on the acquired data to convert profile data to centroided data." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000592 smoothing "A process of reducing spikes of intensity in order to reduce noise while preserving real peak signal. Many algorithms can be applied for this process." [PSI:MS]
5 MS:1000593 baseline reduction "A process of removal of varying intensities generated due to variable energy absorption before further processing can take place. Baseline reduction facilitates meaningful comparision between intensities of m/z values." [PSI:MS]
6 MS:1000745 retention time alignment "The correction of the spectrum scan times, as used e.g. in label-free proteomics." [PSI:MS]
7 MS:1000778 charge state calculation "A process that infers the charge state of an MSn spectrum's precursor(s) by the application of some algorithm." [PSI:MS]
8 MS:1000780 precursor recalculation "A process that recalculates existing precursor selected ions with one or more algorithmically determined precursor selected ions." [PSI:MS]
9 MS:1001484 intensity normalization "Normalization of data point intensities." [PSI:MS]
10 MS:1001485 m/z calibration "Calibration of data point m/z positions." [PSI:MS]
11 MS:1001486 data filtering "Filtering out part of the data." [PSI:MS]
12 MS:1003220 adduct deconvolution "Data processing action of merging of the measurements of potentially multiple adducts into a single representation that is independent of the small ion that adds charge to a larger molecule." [PSI:MS]
13 MS:1003222 ion mobility deconvolution "Data processing action of merging multiple ion peaks acquired at different ion mobility steps into a single mass spectrum representing a single analyte." [PSI:MS]

# sample [MS:1000457]

def: "Terms to describe the sample." [PSI:MS]

# sample attribute [MS:1000548]

def: "Sample properties that are associated with a value." [PSI:MS]

No id name type vale unit def
1 MS:1000001 sample number string def: "A reference number relevant to the sample under study." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000002 sample name string def: "A reference string relevant to the sample under study." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000003 sample state def: "The chemical phase of a pure sample, or the state of a mixed sample." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000004 sample mass float gram def: "Total mass of sample used." [PSI:MS]
5 MS:1000005 sample volume float milliliter def: "Total volume of solution used." [PSI:MS]
6 MS:1000006 sample concentration float gram per liter def: "Concentration of sample in picomol/ul, femtomol/ul or attomol/ul solution used." [PSI:MS]
7 MS:1000053 sample batch string def: "Sample batch lot identifier." [PSI:MS]
# sample preparation [MS:1000831]

def: "Properties of the preparation steps which took place before the measurement was performed." [PSI:MS]

No id name def
1 MS:1002985 in-gel digestion def: "Digestion of proteins separated by gel electrophoresis for mass spectrometric characterization of proteins and proteomes." [PSI:PI]
2 MS:1002986 in-solution digestion def: "Digestion of proteins in solution for mass spectrometric characterization of proteins and proteomes." [PSI:PI]
# MALDI matrix application [MS:1000832]

def: "Attributes to describe the technique how the sample is prepared with the matrix solution." [PSI:MS]

# instrument (instrument configuration) [MS:1000463]

def: "Description of the instrument or the mass spectrometer." [PSI:MS]

# instrument model [MS:1000031]

def: "Instrument model name not including the vendor's name." [PSI:MS]

No id name def
1 MS:1000121 SCIEX instrument model def: "The brand of instruments from the joint venture between Applied Biosystems and MDS Analytical Technologies (formerly MDS SCIEX). Previously branded as "Applied Biosystems
2 MS:1000126 Waters instrument model def: "Waters Corporation instrument model." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000490 Agilent instrument model def: "Agilent instrument model." [PSI:MS]

# mass analyzer (analyzer) [MS:1000451]

def: "Terms used to describe the Analyzer." [PSI:MS]

# mass analyzer type [MS:1000443]

def: "Mass analyzer separates the ions according to their mass-to-charge ratio." [PSI:MS]

No id name synonym def
1 MS:1000079 fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer "FT_ICR" EXACT [] def: "A mass spectrometer based on the principle of ion cyclotron resonance in which an ion in a magnetic field moves in a circular orbit at a frequency characteristic of its m/z value. Ions are coherently excited to a larger radius orbit using a pulse of radio frequency energy and their image charge is detected on receiver plates as a time domain signal. Fourier transformation of the time domain signal results in a frequency domain signal which is converted to a mass spectrum based in the inverse relationship between frequency and m/z." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000080 magnetic sector def: "A device that produces a magnetic field perpendicular to a charged particle beam that deflects the beam to an extent that is proportional to the particle momentum per unit charge. For a monoenergetic beam, the deflection is proportional to m/z." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000081 quadrupole def: "A mass spectrometer that consists of four parallel rods whose centers form the corners of a square and whose opposing poles are connected. The voltage applied to the rods is a superposition of a static potential and a sinusoidal radio frequency potential. The motion of an ion in the x and y dimensions is described by the Matthieu equation whose solutions show that ions in a particular m/z range can be transmitted along the z axis." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000084 time-of-flight "TOF" EXACT [] def: "Instrument that separates ions by m/z in a field-free region after acceleration to a fixed acceleration energy." [PSI:MS]
5 MS:1000254 electrostatic energy analyzer "ESA" EXACT [] def: "A device consisting of conducting parallel plates, concentric cylinders or concentric spheres that separates charged particles according to their kinetic energy by means of an electric field that is constant in time." [PSI:MS]
6 MS:1000264 ion trap "IT" EXACT [] def: "A device for spatially confining ions using electric and magnetic fields alone or in combination." [PSI:MS]
7 MS:1000284 stored waveform inverse fourier transform "SWIFT" EXACT [] def: "A technique to create excitation waveforms for ions in FT-ICR mass spectrometer or Paul ion trap. An excitation waveform in the time-domain is generated by taking the inverse Fourier transform of an appropriate frequency-domain programmed excitation spectrum, in which the resonance frequencies of ions to be excited are included. This technique may be used for selection of precursor ions in MS2 experiments." [PSI:MS]
8 MS:1000288 cyclotron def: "A device that uses an oscillating electric field and magnetic field to accelerate charged particles." [PSI:MS]
9 MS:1000484 orbitrap def: "An ion trapping device that consists of an outer barrel-like electrode and a coaxial inner spindle-like electrode that form an electrostatic field with quadro-logarithmic potential distribution. The frequency of harmonic oscillations of the orbitally trapped ions along the axis of the electrostatic field is independent of the ion velocity and is inversely proportional to the square root of m/z so that the trap can be used as a mass analyzer." [PSI:MS]
# mass analyzer attribute [MS:1000480]

def: "Analyzer properties that are associated with a value." [PSI:MS]

# detector [MS:1000453]

def: "The device that detects ions." [PSI:MS]

# detector type [MS:1000026]

def: "Type of detector used in the mass spectrometer." [PSI:MS]

No id name def
1 MS:1000346 conversion dynode def: "A surface that is held at high potential such that ions striking the surface produce electrons that are subsequently detected." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000347 dynode def: "One of a series of electrodes in a photomultiplier tube. Such an arrangement is able to amplify the current emitted by the photocathode." [PSI:MS]
# detector acquisition mode [MS:1000027]

def: "Method by which detector signal is acquired by the data system." [PSI:MS]

No id name synonym def
1 MS:1000117 analog-digital converter "ADC" EXACT [] def: "Analog-to-digital converter (abbreviated ADC, A/D or A to D) is an electronic integrated circuit (i/c) that converts continuous signals to discrete digital numbers." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000118 pulse counting def: "Definition to do." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000119 time-digital converter "TDC" EXACT [] def: "A device for converting a signal of sporadic pluses into a digital representation of their time indices." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000120 transient recorder def: "A detector acquisition mode used for detecting transient signals." [PSI:MS]
# detector attribute [MS:1000481]

def: "Detector attribute recognized as a value." [PSI:MS]

No id name value type unit def
1 MS:1000028 detector resolution float def: "The resolving power of the detector to detect the smallest difference between two ions so that the valley between them is a specified fraction of the peak height." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000029 sampling frequency float hertz def: "The rate of signal sampling (measurement) with respect to time." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1002273 detector potential float volt def: "Detector potential difference in volts." [PSI:MS]

# source [MS:1000458]

def: "Terms to describe the source." [PSI:MS]

# inlet type [MS:1000007]

def: "The nature of the sample inlet." [PSI:MS]

No id name def
1 MS:1000057 electrospray inlet def: "Inlet used for introducing the liquid sample into an electrospray ionization source." [PSI:MS]
# ionization type [MS:1000008]

def: "The method by which gas phase ions are generated from the sample." [PSI:MS]

No id name synonym def
1 MS:1000071 chemical ionization "CI" EXACT [] def: "The formation of a new ion by the reaction of a neutral species with an ion. The process may involve transfer of an electron, a proton or other charged species between the reactants. When a positive ion results from chemical ionization the term may be used without qualification. When a negative ion results the term negative ion chemical ionization should be used. Note that this term is not synonymous with chemi-ionization." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000389 electron ionization "EI" EXACT [] def: "The ionization of an atom or molecule by electrons that are typically accelerated to energies between 50 and 150 eV. Usually 70 eV electrons are used to produce positive ions. The term 'electron impact' is not recommended." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000073 electrospray ionization "ESI" EXACT [] def: "A process in which ionized species in the gas phase are produced from an analyte-containing solution via highly charged fine droplets, by means of spraying the solution from a narrow-bore needle tip at atmospheric pressure in the presence of a high electric field. When a pressurized gas is used to aid in the formation of a stable spray, the term pneumatically assisted electrospray ionization is used. The term ion spray is not recommended." [PSI:MS]
# electrospray ionization [MS:1000073]

def: "A process in which ionized species in the gas phase are produced from an analyte-containing solution via highly charged fine droplets, by means of spraying the solution from a narrow-bore needle tip at atmospheric pressure in the presence of a high electric field. When a pressurized gas is used to aid in the formation of a stable spray, the term pneumatically assisted electrospray ionization is used. The term ion spray is not recommended." [PSI:MS]

No id name synonym def
1 MS:1000397 microelectrospray def: "Electrospray ionization at a solvent flow rate of 300-800 nL/min where the flow is a result of a mechanical pump. See nanoelectrospray." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000398 nanoelectrospray "nanospray" EXACT [] def: "Electrospray ionization at a flow rate less than ~25 nL/min. Nanoelectrospray is synonymous with nanospray. The flow is dependent on the potenial on the tip of the electrospray needle and/or a gas presure to push the sample through the needle. See also electrospray ionization and microelectrospray." [PSI:MS]
# source attribute [MS:1000482]

def: "Property of a source device that need a value." [PSI:MS]

No id name value type unit def
1 MS:1000392 ionization efficiency float def: "The ratio of the number of ions formed to the number of electrons, molecules or photons used." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000486 source potential float volt def: "Potential difference at the MS source in volts." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1002040 inlet temperature float degree Celsius def: "The temperature of the inlet of a mass spectrometer." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1002041 source temperature float degree Celsius def: "The temperature of the source of a mass spectrometer." [PSI:MS]
# source interface [MS:1001931]

def: "The source interface." [PSI:MS]

# source interface model [MS:1001932]

def: "The source interface model." [PSI:MS]

# source interface manufacturer [MS:1001953]

def: "The source interface manufacturer." [PSI:MS]

# source sprayer [MS:1001933]

def: "The source sprayer." [PSI:MS]

# source sprayer type [MS:1001934]

def: "The source sprayer type." [PSI:MS]

# source sprayer manufacturer [MS:1001935]

def: "The source sprayer manufacturer." [PSI:MS]

# source sprayer model [MS:1001936]

def: "The source sprayer model." [PSI:MS]

# sample plate [MS:1001937]

def: "Plate where the sample solution is spotted in a MALDI or similar instrument." [PSI:MS]

# sample plate type [MS:1001938]

def: "The sample plate type." [PSI:MS]

No id name def
1 MS:1001939 stainless steel plate def: "Stainless steel plate." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1001940 coated glass plate def: "Coated glass plate." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000839 precoated MALDI sample plate def: "Precoated MALDI sample plate." [PSI:MS]
# electrospray supply type [MS:1001941]

def: "Whether the sprayer is fed or is loaded with sample once." [PSI:MS]

No id name def
1 MS:1001942 static supply electrospray def: "The sprayer is loaded with sample once." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1001943 fed supply electrospray def: "The sprayer is continuously fed with sample." [PSI:MS]
# inlet attribute [MS:1002039]

def: "Inlet properties that are associated with a value." [PSI:MS]

No id name type vale unit def
1 MS:1002040 inlet temperature float degree Celsius def: "The temperature of the inlet of a mass spectrometer." [PSI:MS]

# instrument attribute [MS:1000496]

def: "Instrument properties that are associated with a value." [PSI:MS]

No id name type vale unit def
1 MS:1000032 customization string def: "Free text description of a single customization made to the instrument; for several modifications, use several entries." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000236 transmission float def: "The ratio of the number of ions leaving a region of a mass spectrometer to the number entering that region." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000529 instrument serial number string def: "Serial Number of the instrument." [PSI:MS]

# object attribute [MS:1000547]

# source data file (source file) [MS:1000577]

def: "Data file from which an entity is sourced." [PSI:MS]

# data file content [MS:1000524]

def: "Describes the data content on the file." [PSI:MS]

# data file checksum type [MS:1000561]

def: "Checksum is a form of redundancy check, a simple way to protect the integrity of data by detecting errors in data." [PSI:MS]

# native spectrum identifier format [MS:1000767]

def: "Describes how the native spectrum identifiers are formated." [PSI:MS]

# native spectrum identifier format, combined spectra [MS:1002646]

def: "Describes how the native spectrum identifiers that have been combined prior to searching or interpretation are formated." [PSI:PI]

# measurement method [MS:1000596]

def: "An attribute of resolution when recording the detector response in absence of the analyte." [PSI:MS]

# resolution measurement method [MS:1000012]

def: "Which of the available standard measures is used to define whether two peaks are separate." [PSI:MS]

# data processing parameter[MS:1000630]

def: "Data processing parameter used in the data processing performed on the data file." [PSI:MS]

No id name type vale unit def
1 MS:1002435 data processing start time datetime def: "The time that a data processing action was started." [PSI:MS]
2 MS:1000747 completion time datetime def: "The time that a data processing action was finished." [PSI:MS]
1 MS:1000629 low intensity threshold float cps def: "Threshold below which some action is taken." [PSI:MS]
1 MS:1000631 high intensity threshold float cps def: "Threshold above which some action is taken." [PSI:MS]
3 MS:1000787 inclusive low intensity threshold float cps def: "Threshold at or below which some action is taken." [PSI:MS]
4 MS:1000788 inclusive high intensity threshold float cps def: "Threshold at or above which some action is taken." [PSI:MS]

# transition (reaction) [MS:1000908]

def: "A set of two m/z values corresponding to the precursor m/z and a fragment m/z that in combination can be used to identify or quantify a specific ion, although not necessarily uniquely." [PSI:MS]

# transition validation method [MS:1000909]

def: "The strategy used to validate that a transition is effective." [PSI:MS]

# transition validation attribute [MS:1001882]

def: "Attributes of the quality of a transition that affect its selection as appropriate." [PSI:MS]

# target list [MS:1000918]

def: "A list of peptides or compounds and their expected m/z coordinates that can be used to cause a mass spectrometry to obtain spectra of those molecules specifically." [PSI:MS]

# target inclusion exclusion priority [MS:1000919]

def: "A priority setting specifying whether included or excluded targets have priority over the other." [PSI:MS]

# acquisition parameter [MS:1001954]

def: "Parameters used in the mass spectrometry acquisition." [PSI:MS]

# mass spectrometry acquisition method [MS:1003213]

def: "Specific aspect of a mass spectrometer method by which mass ranges are selected and possibly dissociated." [PSI:MS]

# ms spectrum match scoring algorithm [new add]

def: "Algorithm used to score the match between a spectrum and a ion."
like: SEQUEST Comet Byonic OpenXQuest OpenPepXL ProteinProphet

No id name def
1 expectation value def: "The QUEST result 'Expectation value'."
2 intsum sum of matched peak intensity subscore
3 wTIC weighted percent of total ion current subscore
4 new newadd