Tumor-specific peptides missed in standard mass spectrometry–based workflows can be identified by integrating genomic information to interpret proteomic data. As discussed in this Perspective, an onco-proteogenomic approach to study tumor biology could have a substantial impact on cancer research. Also in this issue, Nesvizhskii reviews proteogenomic technology.
- Javier A Alfaro
- Ankit Sinha
- Paul C Boutros