Precision Medicine Approaches with Metabolomics and Artificial Intelligence.

Journal: International journal of molecular sciences
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Abstract

Recent technological innovations in the field of mass spectrometry have supported the use of metabolomics analysis for precision medicine. This growth has been allowed also by the application of algorithms to data analysis, including multivariate and machine learning methods, which are fundamental to managing large number of variables and samples. In the present review, we reported and discussed the application of artificial intelligence (AI) strategies for metabolomics data analysis. Particularly, we focused on widely used non-linear machine learning classifiers, such as ANN, random forest, and support vector machine (SVM) algorithms. A discussion of recent studies and research focused on disease classification, biomarker identification and early diagnosis is presented. Challenges in the implementation of metabolomics-AI systems, limitations thereof and recent tools were also discussed.

Authors

  • Elettra Barberis
    Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy.
  • Shahzaib Khoso
    Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy.
  • Antonio Sica
    Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy.
  • Marco Falasca
    Metabolic Signaling Group, Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, Perth 6845, Australia.
  • Alessandra Gennari
    Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy.
  • Francesco Dondero
    Department of Sciences and Technological Innovation, University of Piemonte Orientale, 15100 Alessandria, Italy.
  • Antreas Afantitis
    NovaMechanics Ltd. Nicosia, Cyprus.
  • Marcello Manfredi
    Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy.