Appendix C Data Explorer Toolbox (Visual Basic Macros)

If DNA or RNA is selected, the software:

Examines the spectrum in 270 Da increments and selects the most intense ion in the range. (The 270 Da increment is used because it is less than the smallest mass difference related to a DNA or RNA base.)

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Displaying the
original labels

 

 

Labels mass differences (plus or minus the specified Tolerance) that correspond to DNA (ACGT) or RNA (ACGU) bases.

Labels the reference peak from which the mass difference was derived with an asterisk (*).

Applies the additional labels you selected under Annotate Spectrum.

To display the original labels, select Peak Label from the Peaks menu in the Data Explorer software, then deselect User Labels box.

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