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Fig. 5 | Parasites & Vectors

Fig. 5

From: Enhanced procedures for mosquito identification by MALDI-TOF MS

Fig. 5

Evaluation of the performance of each homogenization mode taking into account sample identification accuracy and duration of sample preparation. LSVs from MS spectra of heads, legs and thoraxes of Ae. aegypti (Bora) (a) and An. coluzzii (Dkr) (b), using distinct homogenization methods, were compared. Dashed line represents the threshold values (LSV ≥ 1.8) for relevant identification. Significant differences between homogenization modes per body part are indicated (Kruskal–Wallis test). c Duration of sample preparation according to homogenization method. This graph is based on average data measured and estimated using legs, heads and thoraxes from five mosquito samples homogenized either with a MP (orange), PP (green) or TL (blue) (details in Additional file 8: Table S1). The time required for processing 24 samples according to homogenization mode are presented. Abbreviations: LSV, Log score value; ns, not significant

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