Microbial species identification by MALDI-TOF

ST 3071

Description

Rapid, low-cost microbial identification by MALDI-TOF MS mass spectrometry, applicable to bacteria and fungi from different environmental or industrial origins.

Scope

Applicable to bacteria and fungi from environmental or industrial origins, according to the source.

Methodology

Protein extracts treated with acetonitrile and formic acid, spotted on a MALDI plate, and analyzed on a MALDI-TOF/TOF spectrometer. Identification with Biotyper software as described in the source.

Application field

Terrestrial environment

Keywords

MALDI-TOF MS – Microbial identification – Microbial communities

Responsible persons (source)

  • Antonio Lagares

Related laboratory

Genomics and Molecular Ecology

Institutional enquiry

vinculacion.ibbm@biol.unlp.edu.ar

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