title: Identification of bacteria using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry.
abstract: Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS or simply MALDI)1 has become ubiquitous in the identification and analysis of biomacromolecules. As a technique that allows for the molecular weight determination of otherwise nonvolatile molecules, MALDI has had a profound impact in the molecular biosciences, especially in the field of proteomics. MALDI analysis of whole organisms allows for the generation of a phenotypic profile or "molecular fingerprint;" once established, these fingerprints can be used for identification purposes.
authors: Department of Chemistry, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania 17003-1400.
authors: Mollie G
authors: MG
authors: Kedney
authors: Kevin B
authors: KB
authors: Strunk
authors: Lisa M
authors: LM
authors: Giaquinto
authors: Jennifer A
authors: JA
authors: Wagner
authors: Sidney
authors: S
authors: Pollack
authors: Walter A
authors: WA
authors: Patton