Latest Advancements in the Development of High-Performance Lignin- and Tannin-Based Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Adhesive for Wood Composites by Apri Heri Iswanto, Muhammad Adly Rahandi Lubis, Jajang Sutiawan, Syeed Saifulazry Osman Al-Edrus, Seng Hua Lee, Petar Antov, Lubos Kristak, Roman Reh, Efri Mardawati, Adi Santoso, Sukma Surya Kusumah

“…The characterization of NIPU adhesives based on lignin and tannin was conducted using various analytical techniques, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization with time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry, and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). …”
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Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities, Cytotoxicity of <i>Acacia seyal</i> Del Bark Extracts and Isolated Compounds by Abdirahman Elmi, Rosella Spina, Arnaud Risler, Stéphanie Philippot, Ali Mérito, Raphaël E. Duval, Fatouma Mohamed Abdoul-latif, Dominique Laurain-Mattar

“…By matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) analysis, the results showed that the condensed tannins consist of two types of catechin and gallocatechin-based oligomers. …”
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CD138 Is Expressed in Different Entities of Salivary Gland Cancer and Their Lymph Node Metastases and Therefore Represents a Potential Therapeutic Target by Marcel Mayer, Lisa Nachtsheim, Franziska Hoffmann, Ferdinand von Eggeling, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, Johanna Prinz, Jens Peter Klußmann, Alexander Quaas, Christoph Arolt, Philipp Wolber

“…Findings were validated using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS) imaging. …”
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Investigation of the Defective Growth Pattern and Multidrug Resistance in a Clinical Isolate of Candida glabrata Using Whole-Genome Sequencing and Computational Biology Application... by Osman Merdan, Ayşe Sena Şişman, Seçil Ak Aksoy, Samet Kızıl, Nazmiye Ülkü Tüzemen, Emel Yılmaz, Beyza Ener

“…This study describes a cholesterol-dependent clinical C. glabrata isolate (ML72254) that did not grow without blood (containing cholesterol) on routine mycological media and that showed azole and amphotericin B (AmB) resistance. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight (MALDI-TOF) and whole-genome sequencing (WGS) were used for species identification. …”
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Whole-Genome Sequencing-Based Screening of MRSA in Patients and Healthcare Workers in Public Hospitals in Benin by Carine Laurence Yehouenou, Bert Bogaerts, Kevin Vanneste, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker, Nancy H. C. Roosens, Arsène A. Kpangon, Dissou Affolabi, Anne Simon, Francis Moise Dossou, Olivia Dalleur

“…Strains were identified as MRSA using conventional microbiological methods in Benin, and confirmed using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry in Belgium. …”
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Identification of lactic acid bacteria in fruit pulp processing byproducts and potential probiotic properties of selected Lactobacillus strains by Estefânia Garcia, Winnie Luciano, Danilo Xavier, Whyara da Costa, Kléber De Sousa Oliveira, Octavio Luiz Franco, Marcos Morais Júnior, Brígida Luckwu, Renata Picão, Marciane Magnani, Maria Saarela, Evandro De Souza

“…Fifty strains of LAB were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and 16S rRNA gene sequence (16S rRNA) analysis. …”
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Clonal diversity and antifungal susceptibility of Candida spp. recovered from cow milk by Harun Hizlisoy, Nurhan Ertas Onmaz, Serhat Al, Fulden Karadal, Yeliz Yildirim, Zafer Gonulalan, K. Semih Gumussoy, Gonca Demir Aydemir, Filiz Kasap Tekinsen, Gokcen Dinc

“…Phenotypic tests, Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization - Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF), and VITEK-2 analyses were applied to confirm the obtained isolates. …”
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Visualizing the spatial distribution and alteration of metabolites in continuously cropped Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge using MALDI-MSI by Chenglong Sun, Li Cui, Bingqian Zhou, Xiao Wang, Lanping Guo, Wei Liu

“…In this study, we tried to image the spatial location and variation of endogenous metabolites in continuously cropped SMB using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI). …”
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Direct Detection of KPC Peak from Positive Blood Cultures Using MALDI-TOF MS: Are We There Yet? by Natália Kehl Moreira, Camila Mörschbächer Wilhelm, Aymê Duarte Echevarria, Fabiana Caroline Zempulski Volpato, Priscila Lamb Wink, Afonso Luís Barth, Juliana Caierão

“…Detecting carbapenemase-associated carbapenem resistance is a subject of major clinical and epidemiological concern as it influences therapeutic choice. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has been proposed as a means to assess bacterial resistance mechanisms. …”
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Combining omics tools for the characterization of the microbiota of diverse vinegars obtained by submerged culture: 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS by Juan J. Román-Camacho, Isidoro García-García, Inés M. Santos-Dueñas, Armin Ehrenreich, Wolfgang Liebl, Teresa García-Martínez, Juan C. Mauricio

“…For this purpose, two different “omics” tools were combined for the first time to study submerged vinegar production: 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing, a culture-independent technique, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), a culture-dependent method. …”
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The Efficiency of Selected Extenders against Bacterial Contamination of Boar Semen in a Swine Breeding Facility in Western Slovakia by Eva Tvrdá, Ondřej Bučko, Kristína Rojková, Michal Ďuračka, Simona Kunová, Ján Kováč, Filip Benko, Miroslava Kačániová

“…Furthermore, selective media were used to quantify the bacterial load and specific bacterial species were identified with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. …”
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Contamination of Citrobacter spp. in food and sales environment samples and the antibiotics resistance profile of the isolates by Liyun QIN, Ruiping JIANG, Weili GAO, Guoping LYU, Xinchao LYU, Xin SU

“…All the strains were identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry(MALDI-TOF MS) system and VITEK 2 Compact system. …”
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Prevalence of ESBL, AmpC and Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales Isolated from Raw Vegetables Retailed in Romania by Ioana Alina Colosi, Alina Mihaela Baciu, Răzvan Vlad Opriș, Loredana Peca, Tristan Gudat, Laura Mihaela Simon, Horațiu Alexandru Colosi, Carmen Costache

“…Following sample processing and isolation, identification of Enterobacterales was performed by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF). …”
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Skeletal muscle atrophy‐induced hemopexin accelerates onset of cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease by Tsukasa Nagase, Chihiro Tohda

“…Protein expressions in the CM were analysed by matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization‐time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry analysis. …”
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Occurrence, Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Extended-Spectrum- and AmpC- β-Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolated From Selected Commercial Spinach Supply Chai... by Loandi Richter, Erika M. du Plessis, Stacey Duvenage, Stacey Duvenage, Lise Korsten, Lise Korsten

“…In total, 14.58% (42/288) of the samples were found to be contaminated after selective enrichment, plating onto chromogenic media and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry identity confirmation of presumptive ESBL/AmpC isolates. …”
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Dissemination and characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in nine district hospitals in southwestern China by Yonghong Wang, Yonghong Wang, Yonghong Wang, Yan Ouyang, Xiuyu Xu, Shan Sun, Xiaolang Tian, Hang Liu, Yun Xia

“…In this study, we investigated CRKP strains collected from nine district hospitals from September 2019 to September 2020, aiming to determine the resistance mechanisms, virulence profiles, and molecular epidemiological characteristics of CRKP in district hospitals in Southwest China.MethodsA total of 51 CRKP strains were collected from 9 district-level hospitals. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometer was used for strain identification review, and the micro-broth dilution method was used for antibiotic sensitivity detection. …”
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Real Life Clinical Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Actions on the Blood Culture Workflow from a Microbiology Laboratory by Jose Maria López-Pintor, Javier Sánchez-López, Carolina Navarro-San Francisco, Ana Maria Sánchez-Díaz, Elena Loza, Rafael Cantón

“…Methods: A quasi-experimental before–after study was performed with two groups: (i) control group (conventional work-protocol) and (ii) intervention group (rapid workflow-protocol: rapid identification by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time-Of-Flight (MALDI-TOF) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) from bacterial pellet without overnight incubation). …”
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Immobilized TiO₂/ZnO Sensitized Copper (II) Phthalocyanine Heterostructure for the Degradation of Ibuprofen under UV Irradiation by Chukwuka BethelAnucha, IIknur Altin, Emin Bacaksiz, Ismail Degirmencioglu, Tayfur Kucukomeroglu, Salih Yılmaz, Vassilis N. Stathopoulos

“…The materials and coatings developed were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy with attached energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), UV-Vis spectroscopy, room temperature photoluminescence (RTPL) spectroscopy, H1-nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H-NMR) spectroscopy, C13-nuclear magnetic resonance (¹³C-NMR) spectroscopy, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry (MS). …”
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Evaluation of a Liquid Media MALDI-TOF MS Protocol for the Identification of Dermatophytes Isolated from <i>Tinea capitis </i>Infections by Pauline Lecerf, Roelke De Paepe, Yasaman Jazaeri, Anne-Cécile Normand, Delphine Martiny, Ann Packeu

“…The conventional identification methods (direct exam, culture, DNA sequencing) are time-consuming, require experienced staff, are time-consuming, and the latter is expensive for routine identifications. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is gaining new ground for routine identification of filamentous fungi. …”
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Analysis of ADAM12-Mediated Ephrin-A1 Cleavage and Its Biological Functions by Katsuaki Ieguchi, Takeshi Tomita, Toshifumi Takao, Tsutomu Omori, Taishi Mishima, Isao Shimizu, Massimiliano Tognolini, Alessio Lodola, Takuya Tsunoda, Shinichi Kobayashi, Satoshi Wada, Yoshiro Maru

“…We identified the ADAM12-mediated cleavage site of ephrin-A1 by a Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry and checked levels of ephrin-A1 in the serum and the urine derived from the primary tumors by using a mouse model. …”
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