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Super Resolved Single-Cell Spatial Metabolomics from Multimodal Mass Spectrometry Imaging guided by Imaging Mass Cytometry

Ozturk, E.·Venkataraman, A.·Moctezuma, F. G. R.·Coskun, A. F.
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Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a powerful technique for spatially resolved analysis of metabolites and other biomolecules within biological tissues. However, the inherent low spatial resolution of MSI often limits its ability to provide detailed cellular-level information. To address this limitation, we propose a guided super-resolution (GSR) approach that leverages high-resolution Imaging Mass Cytometry (IMC) images to enhance the spatial resolution of low-resolution MSI data. By using these detailed IMC images as guides, we improve the resolution of MSI images, creating high-resolution metabolite maps. This enhancement facilitates more precise analysis of cellular structures and tissue architectures, providing deeper insights into super-resolved spatial metabolomics at the single-cell level.

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Ozturk, E., Venkataraman, A., Moctezuma, F. G. R., Coskun, A. F.. 2024-10-24. Super Resolved Single-Cell Spatial Metabolomics from Multimodal Mass Spectrometry Imaging guided by Imaging Mass Cytometry. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.10.21.619323

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