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Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for detection of human coronavirus-NL63
Human coronavirus NL63 was identified in 2004 in the Netherlands. Due to the high prevalence and world-wide distribution of this pathogen, it is essential to develop a sensitive and specific detection assay suitable for use in a routine diagnostic laboratory. Techniques based on PCR or real-time PCR...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Elsevier B.V. Published by Elsevier B.V.
2011
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7112811/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21545810 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2011.04.024 |
Sumario: | Human coronavirus NL63 was identified in 2004 in the Netherlands. Due to the high prevalence and world-wide distribution of this pathogen, it is essential to develop a sensitive and specific detection assay suitable for use in a routine diagnostic laboratory. Techniques based on PCR or real-time PCR are laborious and expensive. Detailed analysis of the HCoV-NL63 genome permitted the identification of a conserved nucleic acid sequential motif, which was sufficient for the design of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay. Evaluation of the method showed that the test is specific to HCoV-NL63 and that it does not cross-react with other respiratory viruses. The detection limit was found to be 1 copy of RNA template per reaction in cell culture supernatants and clinical specimens. |
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