MicrobialTrack MALDI-TOF MS Microbial Identification Software Interview with Yuji Sekiguchi Ph.D.
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MicrobialTrack MALDI-TOF MS Microbial Identification Platform
A new global platform for microbial identification powered by the world’s largest database.
The MicrobialTrack, featuring the most extensive database that covers approximately 85,000 prokaryotic species, including not only well-known, previously described microorganisms but also hard-to-culture and uncultured microorganisms, redefines the boundaries of MALDI-TOF MS-based microbial identification.
MicrobialTrack employs a "proteomics approach" to identify microbial species based on the similarity between the theoretical masses of proteins estimated from genomes and the observed masses of proteins derived from samples. It is a cloud-based service that enables the identification of microorganisms in a web browser. The service does not require a dedicated PC or software installation. Users simply register and then access the designated URL to proceed with the analysis. The MicrobialTrack database is updated regularly to include newly added taxa as genome sequences and to reflect the most recent taxonomic system, which is continually evolving. Users will have access to the latest MicrobialTrack database during the license period.
- Database Built from Genomic Data
- Accessible Everywhere Via a Cloud Service
- Simple Operation
