MicrobialTrack
MALDI-TOFMS Microbial Identification Software
MALDI-TOF MS Microbial Identification Platform
MicrobialTrack is a new analytical platform that utilizes a vast database of theoretical prokaryotic protein masses predicted from genome sequences for MALDI-TOF MS-based identification of prokaryotic microorganisms. The database encompasses a wide array of previously unidentifiable bacterial and archaeal phylogenetic taxa, enabling the identification of uncultured and hard-to-culture microorganisms. Since the identification algorithm employed by MicrobialTrack depends on the masses of genomically predicted proteins, the identification performance is not primarily affected by culture conditions and MALDI-TOF MS models. In addition to identification results, MicrobialTrack can conduct a detailed mass spectral analysis using theoretical protein masses to assign proteomic information.
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Features
Videos
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MicrobialTrack MALDI-TOF MS Microbial Identification Software Interview with Yuji Sekiguchi Ph.D.
MicrobialTrack is a new analytical platform for MALDI-TOF MS-based identification of prokaryotic microorganisms. A vast database of theoretical prokaryotic protein masses predicted from genome sequences and an original identification algorithm enable the rapid identification of a wide range of microbial species, independent of culture conditions or MALDI-TOF MS models. In addition to identification results, MicrobialTrack conducts a detailed mass spectral analysis using theoretical protein masses to assign proteomic information.
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Sample prep for MicrobialTrack
This video describes the sample preparation procedures for microbial identification using MALDI-TOF MS and MicrobialTrack.
It covers all major steps, including preparation of reagents and equipment, matrix solution preparation, and preparation of test and calibration samples. Important points and notes for each step are also provided.