Table 3 Comparison of MALDI-TOF profiles of uninfected and P. berghei-infected An. stephensi mosquitoes and determination of distinguishing peak masses
From: MALDI-TOF MS as an innovative tool for detection of Plasmodium parasites in Anopheles mosquitoes
Mass m/z (Da) | An. stephensi | An. stephensi infected with Plasmodium berghei ANKA |
|---|---|---|
3368 | No | Yes |
3441 | No | Yes |
4430 | Yes | No |
5084 | Yes | No |
5187 | Yes | No |
5384 | No | Yes |
5644 | No | Yes |
5803 | No | Yes |
6351 | Yes | No |
6790 | Yes | No |
7521 | No | Yes |
8448 | Yes | No |
12,264 | No | Yes |