Pew2: Open-Source Imaging Software for Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry

Anal Chem. 2021 Aug 3;93(30):10418-10423. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c02138. Epub 2021 Jul 20.

Abstract

Open-sourced software is a key component of the mass spectrometry imaging field, where transparency in data processing is vital. Imaging of trace elements and immunohistochemically labeled biomolecules in tissue sections is typically performed using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). However, efficient and facile processing of images is hampered by a lack of verifiable and user-friendly software that supports multiple LA-ICP-MS platforms. In this technical note, we introduce Pew2, a LA-ICP-MS specific and feature-rich open-source image processing software that is compatible with common ICP-MS vendors. Pew2 is designed to be fast and easy to use and adheres to modern visualization philosophies to maximize productivity and to minimize data interpretation errors and image anomalies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Laser Therapy*
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Software
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Trace Elements* / analysis

Substances

  • Trace Elements