Pushing the Limits of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry: Beyond Fungal Species Identification
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In this article, a review of the use of MALDI-TOF in the clinical mycology laboratory is presented, focusing on present and future applications of this versatile analytical tool in the field of bioinformatics.Abstract:
Matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) is a powerful analytical tool that has revolutionized microbial identification. Routinely used for bacterial identification, MALDI-TOF has recently been applied to both yeast and filamentous fungi, confirming its pivotal role in the rapid and reliable diagnosis of infections. Subspecies-level identification holds an important role in epidemiological investigations aimed at tracing virulent or drug resistant clones. This review focuses on present and future applications of this versatile tool in the clinical mycology laboratory.read more
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