Clinical mass spectrometry proteomic diagnosis by conformal predictors

Stat Appl Genet Mol Biol. 2008;7(2):Article13. doi: 10.2202/1544-6115.1385. Epub 2008 Jul 25.

Abstract

The paper describes an application of conformal predictors to diagnose breast cancer using proteomic mass spectrometry data provided by Leiden University Medical Center. Unlike many conventional classification systems, this approach allows us not just to classify samples, but add valid measures of confidence in our predictions for individual patients.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Breast Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Proteome / analysis*
  • Proteomics
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization

Substances

  • Proteome