The MicrobialTrack database includes approximately 18,000 prokaryotic species (Bacteria and Archaea) with valid published taxonomic names, as well as about 85,000 prokaryotic species predicted based on genomic information.
MicrobialTrack MALDI-TOF MS Microbial Identification Software
MALDI-TOF MS Microbial Identification Software
MALDI-TOF MS Microbial Identification Platform
MicrobialTrack is a new analytical platform that utilizes a vast database of theoretical prokaryotic protein masses predicted from genome sequences for MALDI-TOF MS-based identification of prokaryotic microorganisms. The database encompasses a wide array of previously unidentifiable bacterial and archaeal phylogenetic taxa, enabling the identification of uncultured and hard-to-culture microorganisms. Since the identification algorithm employed by MicrobialTrack depends on the masses of genomically predicted proteins, the identification performance is not primarily affected by culture conditions and MALDI-TOF MS models. In addition to identification results, MicrobialTrack can conduct a detailed mass spectral analysis using theoretical protein masses to assign proteomic information.
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As a cloud-based service, there is no need to purchase a dedicated PC or install software. Users can access the dedicated URL from their own PC in any location as long as they have an internet-connected environment. -
The identification process can be completed in just three steps. The identification results present a ranked list of candidate species, along with icons that are color-coded based on the degree of confidence. The results also allow users to verify which proteins from the microbial species were detected as the peaks.
Videos
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MicrobialTrack MALDI-TOF MS Microbial Identification Software Interview with Yuji Sekiguchi Ph.D.
MicrobialTrack is a new analytical platform for MALDI-TOF MS-based identification of prokaryotic microorganisms. A vast database of theoretical prokaryotic protein masses predicted from genome sequences and an original identification algorithm enable the rapid identification of a wide range of microbial species, independent of culture conditions or MALDI-TOF MS models. In addition to identification results, MicrobialTrack conducts a detailed mass spectral analysis using theoretical protein masses to assign proteomic information.
News / Events
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ASMS (American Society for Mass Spectrometry) 2025
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Shimadzu opens the door to biomolecular imaging for all with new compact MALDI-TOF imaging solution
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Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer Featuring Integrated MegaDalton Ion Detection
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, in collaboration with CovalX Instruments Inc., introduces the OmegaTOF benchtop high mass matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometer. The OmegaTOF system couples Shimadzu’s benchtop MALDI-TOF instrument platform (MALDI-8020) with established technology for high mass detection from CovalX. The result is a user-friendly, compact platform that extends benchtop MALDI-TOF analysis to a mass range of 1.5 MegaDalton.
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New Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer Features Dual-Polarity Ion Source
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