The Perils of Molecular Interpretations from Vibrational Spectra of Complex Samples
Abstract: Vibrational spectroscopy is a widely used technique for chemical characterizations across various analytical sciences. Its applications are increasingly extending to the analysis of complex samples such as biofluids, providing high‐throughput molecular profiling. While powerful, the technique suffers from an inherent limitation: The overlap of absorption information across different spectral domains hinders the capacity to identify individual molecular substances contributing to measured signals. Despite the awareness of this challenge, the difficulty of analyzing multi‐molecular spectra is often underestimated, leading to unsubstantiated molecular interpretations. Here, we examine the prevalent overreliance on spectral band assignment and illuminate the pitfalls of correlating spectral signals to discrete molecular entities or physiological states without rigorous validation. Focusing on blood‐based infrared spectroscopy, we provide examples illustrating how peak overlap among different substances, relative substance concentrations, and preprocessing steps can lead to erroneous interpretations. We advocate for a viewpoint shift towards a more careful understanding of complex spectra, which shall lead to either accepting their fingerprinting nature and leveraging machine learning analysis – or involving additional measurement modalities for robust molecular interpretations. Aiming to help translate and improve analytical practices within the field, we highlight the limitations of molecular interpretations and feature their viable applications.
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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The Perils of Molecular Interpretations from Vibrational Spectra of Complex Samples ; day:07 ; month:11 ; year:2024 ; extent:16
Angewandte Chemie / International edition. International edition ; (07.11.2024) (gesamt 16)
- Urheber
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Eissa, Tarek
Voronina, Liudmila
Huber, Marinus
Fleischmann, Frank
Žigman, Mihaela
- DOI
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10.1002/anie.202411596
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2411081408321.798541978150
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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15.08.2025, 07:30 MESZ
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Beteiligte
- Eissa, Tarek
- Voronina, Liudmila
- Huber, Marinus
- Fleischmann, Frank
- Žigman, Mihaela
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