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Introduction Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry, commonly abbreviated as MALDI-TOF MS, is a powerful analytical technique used in the field of mass spectrometry. It is widely employed for the identification and characterization of a diverse range of molecules, including proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, …
Introduction Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a gram-negative, non-fermenting bacterium that belongs to the family Alcaligenaceae. It is an aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium known for its versatile metabolic capabilities and its widespread distribution in various environments, including soil, water, and hospital settings. Originally classified as Alcaligenes xylosoxidans, the …
Introduction Candida parapsilosis is a species of yeast that belongs to the Candida genus, which includes various fungi commonly found in the environment and on the human body. Candida species are part of the normal human microbiota, residing on the skin, mucous membranes, and gastrointestinal …
Introduction Trichosporon is a genus of yeast-like fungi that belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota. It is commonly found in the environment, especially in soil, water, and various organic matter. Trichosporon species can be opportunistic pathogens, and they are known to cause infections in both humans …