proteomics

Perform differential expression analysis on quantitative proteomics data using limma and MSstats.

29|3|Updated Jun 11, 2026
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Skill: proteomics
Source: https://github.com/inflexa-ai/inflexa/tree/main/skills/proteomics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/inflexa-ai/inflexa --skill proteomics-inflexa-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires rpy2, pandas, numpy, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a standardized, reproducible framework for analyzing complex quantitative proteomics data, preventing common analytical errors and ensuring rigorous statistical results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Platform-Specific Workflows: Supports DDA, DIA, TMT/iTRAQ, Olink, and SomaScan with tailored preprocessing and normalization.
  • Statistical Rigor: Implements robust differential expression testing using limma and MSstats, with built-in handling for missing values and batch effects.
  • Use Case: A researcher has raw intensity matrices from a DDA mass spectrometry experiment and needs to identify differentially expressed proteins while correcting for technical batch effects and missing value patterns.

Quick Start

Use the proteomics skill to perform differential expression analysis on the provided protein intensity matrix using the DDA workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about proteomics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I perform differential expression analysis on DDA mass spectrometry data?

Differential expression analysis on DDA mass spectrometry data is performed by applying platform-specific preprocessing and normalization, followed by statistical testing using limma and MSstats to identify significant protein changes.

Can I use limma and MSstats to handle missing values and batch effects in proteomics data?

Yes, limma and MSstats are implemented specifically to handle missing values and correct for technical batch effects during quantitative proteomics analysis, ensuring rigorous and reproducible statistical results.

What is the best way to normalize TMT and DIA proteomics datasets?

Normalizing TMT and DIA proteomics datasets requires platform-specific workflows; this analysis applies tailored preprocessing and normalization techniques for DDA, DIA, TMT/iTRAQ, Olink, and SomaScan platforms to ensure accurate quantification.

Does this proteomics workflow support affinity-based platforms like SomaScan and Olink?

Yes, the proteomics workflow fully supports affinity-based platforms like SomaScan and Olink, providing tailored preprocessing, normalization, and differential expression testing alongside mass spectrometry data analysis.

How do I identify biologically significant protein changes from raw intensity matrices?

To identify biologically significant protein changes from raw intensity matrices, the workflow executes comprehensive preprocessing, normalization, and differential expression testing using DEP, limma, and MSstats methodologies.

What are the limitations of using rpy2 and pandas for proteomics statistical analysis?

Using rpy2 and pandas for proteomics statistical analysis requires an environment supporting both Python and R dependencies; the workflow executes advanced statistical modeling but requires properly formatted raw intensity matrices to function correctly.