Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry: an emerging tool for studying the vectors of human infectious diseases
J Sevestre, AZ Diarra, M Laroche, L Almeras… - Future …, 2021 - Future Medicine
Arthropod vectors have historically been identified morphologically, and more recently using
molecular biology methods. However, both of these methods are time-consuming and …
molecular biology methods. However, both of these methods are time-consuming and …
Beyond taxonomy: species complexes in New World phlebotomine sand flies
LC Sousa‐Paula, FAC Pessoa… - Medical and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
A species complex (= species group, species series) is an assemblage of species, which are
related morphologically and phylogenetically. Recent research has revealed several …
related morphologically and phylogenetically. Recent research has revealed several …
MALDI-TOF MS identification of Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus bedbugs
L Benkacimi, G Gazelle, B El Hamzaoui… - Infection, Genetics and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius and C. hemipterus) have reemerged as a major public health
problem around the world. Their bites cause various skin lesions as well as discomfort and …
problem around the world. Their bites cause various skin lesions as well as discomfort and …
[HTML][HTML] Development of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for the identification of lice isolated from farm animals
Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
is now routinely used for the rapid identification of microorganisms isolated from clinical …
is now routinely used for the rapid identification of microorganisms isolated from clinical …
Using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry to identify ticks collected on domestic and wild animals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
S Ngoy, AZ Diarra, A Laudisoit, GC Gembu… - … and Applied Acarology, 2021 - Springer
Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has recently
emerged as an alternative to morphological and molecular tools to identify tick species. In …
emerged as an alternative to morphological and molecular tools to identify tick species. In …
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for the identification of freshwater snails from Senegal, including intermediate hosts of schistosomes
FZ Hamlili, F Thiam, M Laroche, AZ Diarra… - PLoS neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Freshwater snails of the genera Biomphalaria, Bulinus, and Oncomelania are intermediate
hosts of schistosomes that cause human schistosomiasis, one of the most significant …
hosts of schistosomes that cause human schistosomiasis, one of the most significant …
Identification of ticks from an old collection by MALDI-TOF MS
SA M'madi, AZ Diarra, L Almeras, P Parola - Journal of Proteomics, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective of this study is to find the optimal conditions for preparing the samples, resulting in
quality, reproducible and specific MS spectra of the ticks, with a shelf life in 70% ethanol of …
quality, reproducible and specific MS spectra of the ticks, with a shelf life in 70% ethanol of …
Fleas and flea-borne diseases of North Africa
B El Hamzaoui, A Zurita, C Cutillas, P Parola - Acta tropica, 2020 - Elsevier
North Africa has an interesting and rich wildlife including hematophagous arthropods, and
specifically fleas, which constitute a large part of the North African fauna, and are recognised …
specifically fleas, which constitute a large part of the North African fauna, and are recognised …
Identification of lice stored in alcohol using MALDI-TOF MS
H Benyahia, B Ouarti, AZ Diarra… - Journal of medical …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Lice pose major public and veterinary health problems with economic consequences. Their
identification is essential and requires the development of an innovative strategy. MALDI …
identification is essential and requires the development of an innovative strategy. MALDI …
Applications of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry to the identification of parasites and arthropod vectors of human diseases
F Sánchez-Juanes, N Calvo Sánchez… - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
Arthropod vectors and parasites are identified morphologically or, more recently, by
molecular methods. Both methods are time consuming and require expertise and, in the …
molecular methods. Both methods are time consuming and require expertise and, in the …