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Table 1 Example of problematic samples

From: Development and validation of a protocol for cell line identification by MALDI-TOF MS

sample name

expected species

MALDI-TOF MS results

Sf9

Spodoptera frugiperda

Trichoplusia ni

HepG2

Homo sapiens

Mus musculus

SK-MEL-30

Homo sapiens

Homo sapiens profile with strongly altered mass composition: contamination possible

CHO-K1

Cricetulus griseus

unknown mass profile

J558L

Mus musculus

Mus musculus profile with strongly altered mass composition: contamination possible

WS1

Homo sapiens

unknown mass profile