MALDI-TOF MS as a new tool for the identification of Dientamoeba fragilis

MALDI-TOF MS as a new tool for the identification of Dientamoeba fragilis

Abstract Background In this study for the first time, a Dientamoeba fragilis protein profile by MALDI-TOF MS was created in order to identify specific markers for the application of this technology in the laboratory diagnosis of dientamoebiasis. In particular, one D. fragilis reference strain was us...

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Main Authors: Adriana Calderaro, Mirko Buttrini, Sara Montecchini, Sabina Rossi, Giovanna Piccolo, Maria Cristina Arcangeletti, Maria Cristina Medici, Carlo Chezzi, Flora De Conto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Dientamoeba fragilis
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry
Identification
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2597-3

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