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Democratizing Access to Advanced Proteomics Analysis with MassyPupX

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Researchers at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (CINVESTAV) have developed MassyPupX, a free and open-source software (FOSS) platform for decentralized and cost-effective shotgun proteomics data processing. This innovative solution enables researchers to analyze data-dependent and data-independent acquisition proteomics data without installation, decentralizing workflows, reducing costs, and fostering collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

  • MassyPupX is a FOSS platform that runs directly from a USB drive or server, offering a portable, scalable, and accessible solution for shotgun proteomics data processing.
  • The platform is hosted on Codeberg and can be downloaded from Zenodo, providing a reproducible MS analysis platform with pre-installed programming languages, libraries, and support for tools like Comet, PeptideProphet, DIA-NN, and ProtyQuant.
  • MassyPupX facilitates reproducible analyses, integrates cutting-edge computational techniques, and provides a user-friendly environment for education, research, and custom workflow development.
  • The platform significantly advances shotgun proteomics data processing, enabling researchers to analyze DDA and DIA acquisition proteomics data without installation.
  • MassyPupX democratizes access to advanced proteomics analysis, serving as a versatile tool for advancing biological and medical research through decentralized and cost-effective workflows.
  • The research has been peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Proteomics (Volume 321, 2025).

Statistics:

  • The MassyPupX platform is hosted on Codeberg (https://codeberg.org/LabABI/MASSyPupX).
  • The current ISO can be downloaded from Zenodo (https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.5281/zenodo.14618430).
  • MassyPupX provides a reproducible MS analysis platform with pre-installed programming languages and libraries.
  • The platform supports tools like Comet, PeptideProphet, DIA-NN, and ProtyQuant for data analysis.
  • MassyPupX has been peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Proteomics (Volume 321, 2025).

Sources:

  • NewsRx. New Findings on Data Processing Described by Investigators at Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (CINVESTAV) (Off-site Processing of Data-dependent and Data-independent Acquisition Shotgun Proteomics ...). Information Technology Newsweekly. November 4, 2025; p 415.
  • Elsevier. Journal of Proteomics. Vol 321 (2025).
  • Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute (CINVESTAV). Adv Genom Unit, Km 9-6 Libr Nte Irapuato Leon, Irapuato 36824, Gto, Mexico.

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