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Tay AP, Didi K, Wickramarachchi A, Bauer DC, Wilson LOW, Maselko M. Synsor: a tool for alignment-free detection of engineered DNA sequences. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1375626. [PMID: 39070163 PMCID: PMC11272466 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1375626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
Abstract
DNA sequences of nearly any desired composition, length, and function can be synthesized to alter the biology of an organism for purposes ranging from the bioproduction of therapeutic compounds to invasive pest control. Yet despite offering many great benefits, engineered DNA poses a risk due to their possible misuse or abuse by malicious actors, or their unintentional introduction into the environment. Monitoring the presence of engineered DNA in biological or environmental systems is therefore crucial for routine and timely detection of emerging biological threats, and for improving public acceptance of genetic technologies. To address this, we developed Synsor, a tool for identifying engineered DNA sequences in high-throughput sequencing data. Synsor leverages the k-mer signature differences between naturally occurring and engineered DNA sequences and uses an artificial neural network to classify whether a DNA sequence is natural or engineered. By querying suspected sequences against the model, Synsor can identify sequences that are likely to have been engineered. Using natural plasmid and engineered vector sequences, we showed that Synsor identifies engineered DNA with >99% accuracy. We demonstrate how Synsor can be used to detect potential genetically engineered organisms and locate where engineered DNA is being introduced into the environment by analysing genomic and metagenomic data from yeast and wastewater samples, respectively. Synsor is therefore a powerful tool that will streamline the process of identifying engineered DNA in poorly characterized biological or environmental systems, thereby allowing for enhanced monitoring of emerging biological threats.
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- Aidan P. Tay
- Australian e-Health Research Centre, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian e-Health Research Centre, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian e-Health Research Centre, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian e-Health Research Centre, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian e-Health Research Centre, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Health and Biosecurity, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Wang J, Yang Q, Liu H, Chen Y, Jiang W, Wang Y, Zeng H. A nanomaterial-free and thionine labeling-based lateral flow immunoassay for rapid and visual detection of the transgenic CP4-EPSPS protein. Food Chem 2022; 378:132112. [PMID: 35033711 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Nanomaterial-based lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs) have been widely used for the on-site detection of genetically modified components. However, the practical applications are often limited by the complex matrix, such as in red samples. In this study, a thionine (Thi) labeling-based LFIA was developed for the first time to detect CP4-EPSPS protein. The optimal labeling concentration of Thi was 0.5 mg/mL, and the antibody could be rapidly coupled to Thi in 10 min. The visual limit of detection (vLOD) levels for transgenic soybean, sugar beet, and cotton containing the CP4-EPSPS protein reached 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.1%, respectively, and had no interference from other proteins. After storage at 4 °C for three months, the LFIA sensitivity remained unchanged and showed good stability. This method could be used to screen and detect a variety of transgenic crops containing the CP4-EPSPS protein, and the results were consistent with the current standard assay. This study pioneered the development of an immunochromatographic method using Thi as a marker and applied it to the detection of the CP4-EPSPS protein in herbicide-tolerant transgenic crops. This provides a new method for the rapid immunoassay of Thi as a dye and has good prospects for practical application.
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- Jinbin Wang
- Biotechnology Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China; Crops Ecological Environment Security Inspection and Supervision Center (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China; School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China; Crops Ecological Environment Security Inspection and Supervision Center (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China; Crops Ecological Environment Security Inspection and Supervision Center (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China; Crops Ecological Environment Security Inspection and Supervision Center (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201106, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China; School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Agricultural Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai 201106, China; Crops Ecological Environment Security Inspection and Supervision Center (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai 201106, China.
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Duan L, Zhang S, Yang Y, Wang Q, Lan Q, Wang Y, Xu W, Jin W, Li L, Chen R. A feasible method for detecting unknown GMOs via a combined strategy of PCR-based suppression subtractive hybridization and next-generation sequencing. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Zhou X, Ge S, Sun Y, Ran M, Liu Y, Mao Y, Cao X. Highly sensitive SERS assay of genetically modified organisms in maize via a nanoflower substrate coupled with hybridization chain reaction amplification. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj03913j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A novel biosensor based on a high-density “hot spot” SERS substrate coupled with HCR amplification strategy was developed for the ultrasensitive detection of genetically modified organisms in maize.
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- Xinyu Zhou
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Noncoding RNA Research, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Noncoding RNA Research, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Noncoding RNA Research, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
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- The First Clinical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, P. R. China
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- The First Clinical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, P. R. China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Noncoding RNA Research, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Experimental & Translational Noncoding RNA Research, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, P. R. China
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Karkar S, Alfonse LE, Grgicak CM, Lun DS. Statistical modeling of STR capillary electrophoresis signal. BMC Bioinformatics 2019; 20:584. [PMID: 31787097 PMCID: PMC6886162 DOI: 10.1186/s12859-019-3074-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In order to isolate an individual's genotype from a sample of biological material, most laboratories use PCR and Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) to construct a genetic profile based on polymorphic loci known as Short Tandem Repeats (STRs). The resulting profile consists of CE signal which contains information about the length and number of STR units amplified. For samples collected from the environment, interpretation of the signal can be challenging given that information regarding the quality and quantity of the DNA is often limited. The signal can be further compounded by the presence of noise and PCR artifacts such as stutter which can mask or mimic biological alleles. Because manual interpretation methods cannot comprehensively account for such nuances, it would be valuable to develop a signal model that can effectively characterize the various components of STR signal independent of a priori knowledge of the quantity or quality of DNA. RESULTS First, we seek to mathematically characterize the quality of the profile by measuring changes in the signal with respect to amplicon size. Next, we examine the noise, allele, and stutter components of the signal and develop distinct models for each. Using cross-validation and model selection, we identify a model that can be effectively utilized for downstream interpretation. Finally, we show an implementation of the model in NOCIt, a software system that calculates the a posteriori probability distribution on the number of contributors. CONCLUSION The model was selected using a large, diverse set of DNA samples obtained from 144 different laboratory conditions; with DNA amounts ranging from a single copy of DNA to hundreds of copies, and the quality of the profiles ranging from pristine to highly degraded. Implemented in NOCIt, the model enables a probabilisitc approach to estimating the number of contributors to complex, environmental samples.
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- Slim Karkar
- Center for Computational and Integrative Biology, Rutgers University, Camden, 08102, NJ, USA
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- Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, 02118, MA, USA
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- Center for Computational and Integrative Biology, Rutgers University, Camden, 08102, NJ, USA.,Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, 02118, MA, USA.,Department of Chemistry, Rutgers University, Camden, 08102, NJ, USA
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- Center for Computational and Integrative Biology, Rutgers University, Camden, 08102, NJ, USA. .,Department of Computer Science, Rutgers University, Camden, 08102, NJ, USA. .,Department of Plant Biology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, 08901, NJ, USA.
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Castro C, Amorim M, Moreira F, Pereira F. A method to assemble DNA fragments mimicking junctions of transgenic elements: Application to the AquAdvantage salmon. Food Control 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.06.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Kamle M, Kumar P, Patra JK, Bajpai VK. Current perspectives on genetically modified crops and detection methods. 3 Biotech 2017; 7:219. [PMID: 28674844 PMCID: PMC5495694 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-017-0809-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Genetically modified (GM) crops are the fastest adopted commodities in the agribiotech industry. This market penetration should provide a sustainable basis for ensuring food supply for growing global populations. The successful completion of two decades of commercial GM crop production (1996-2015) is underscored by the increasing rate of adoption of genetic engineering technology by farmers worldwide. With the advent of introduction of multiple traits stacked together in GM crops for combined herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, drought tolerance or disease resistance, the requirement of reliable and sensitive detection methods for tracing and labeling genetically modified organisms in the food/feed chain has become increasingly important. In addition, several countries have established threshold levels for GM content which trigger legally binding labeling schemes. The labeling of GM crops is mandatory in many countries (such as China, EU, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Chile, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand), whereas in Canada, Hong Kong, USA, South Africa, and Argentina voluntary labeling schemes operate. The rapid adoption of GM crops has increased controversies, and mitigating these issues pertaining to the implementation of effective regulatory measures for the detection of GM crops is essential. DNA-based detection methods have been successfully employed, while the whole genome sequencing using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies provides an advanced means for detecting genetically modified organisms and foods/feeds in GM crops. This review article describes the current status of GM crop commercialization and discusses the benefits and shortcomings of common and advanced detection systems for GMs in foods and animal feeds.
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- Madhu Kamle
- Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, 791109, India
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- Department of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed University), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, 791109, India.
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- Research Institute of Biotechnology and Medical Converged Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Ilsandong-gu, Gyeonggido, 10326, Korea
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- Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Microbiome Laboratory, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, Korea.
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Fraiture MA, Herman P, Papazova N, De Loose M, Deforce D, Ruttink T, Roosens NH. An integrated strategy combining DNA walking and NGS to detect GMOs. Food Chem 2017; 232:351-358. [PMID: 28490084 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.03.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2016] [Revised: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 03/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Recently, we developed a DNA walking system for the detection and characterization of a broad spectrum of GMOs in routine analysis of food/feed matrices. Here, we present a new version with improved throughput and sensitivity by coupling the DNA walking system to Pacific Bioscience® Next-generation sequencing technology. The performance of the new strategy was thoroughly assessed through several assays. First, we tested its detection and identification capability on grains with high or low GMO content. Second, the potential impacts of food processing were investigated using rice noodle samples. Finally, GMO mixtures and a real-life sample were analyzed to illustrate the applicability of the proposed strategy in routine GMO analysis. In all tested samples, the presence of multiple GMOs was unambiguously proven by the characterization of transgene flanking regions and the combinations of elements that are typical for transgene constructs.
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- Marie-Alice Fraiture
- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115 bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium; Ghent University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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- Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115 bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium; Ghent University, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Technologiepark 927, 9052 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Ghent University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research (ILVO), Plant Sciences Unit, Caritasstraat 39, 9090 Melle, Belgium.
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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Development of a screening method for the monitoring of 38 genetically modified maize events in food and feed in South Korea. Food Control 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Data in support of the detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and feed samples. Data Brief 2016; 7:243-52. [PMID: 26958644 PMCID: PMC4773575 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2016.02.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Food and feed samples were randomly collected from different sources, including local and imported materials from the Syrian local market. These included maize, barley, soybean, fresh food samples and raw material. GMO detection was conducted by PCR and nested PCR-based techniques using specific primers for the most used foreign DNA commonly used in genetic transformation procedures, i.e., 35S promoter, T-nos, epsps, cryIA(b) gene and nptII gene. The results revealed for the first time in Syria the presence of GM foods and feeds with glyphosate-resistant trait of P35S promoter and NOS terminator in the imported soybean samples with high frequency (5 out of the 6 imported soybean samples). While, tests showed negative results for the local samples. Also, tests revealed existence of GMOs in two imported maize samples detecting the presence of 35S promoter and nos terminator. Nested PCR results using two sets of primers confirmed our data. The methods applied in the brief data are based on DNA analysis by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). This technique is specific, practical, reproducible and sensitive enough to detect up to 0.1% GMO in food and/or feedstuffs. Furthermore, all of the techniques mentioned are economic and can be applied in Syria and other developing countries. For all these reasons, the DNA-based analysis methods were chosen and preferred over protein-based analysis.
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Turkec A, Lucas SJ, Karacanli B, Baykut A, Yuksel H. Assessment of a direct hybridization microarray strategy for comprehensive monitoring of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Food Chem 2016; 194:399-409. [PMID: 26471572 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Detection of GMO material in crop and food samples is the primary step in GMO monitoring and regulation, with the increasing number of GM events in the world market requiring detection solutions with high multiplexing capacity. In this study, we test the suitability of a high-density oligonucleotide microarray platform for direct, quantitative detection of GMOs found in the Turkish feed market. We tested 1830 different 60nt probes designed to cover the GM cassettes from 12 different GM cultivars (3 soya, 9 maize), as well as plant species-specific and contamination controls, and developed a data analysis method aiming to provide maximum throughput and sensitivity. The system was able specifically to identify each cultivar, and in 10/12 cases was sensitive enough to detect GMO DNA at concentrations of ⩽1%. These GMOs could also be quantified using the microarray, as their fluorescence signals increased linearly with GMO concentration.
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- Aydin Turkec
- Uludag University Plant and Animal Production Department, Mustafa Kemalpasa Vocational School, 16500 Bursa, Turkey.
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Centre, Sabanci University, Orhanli, 34956 Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Elips Health Products Ltd., Ataturk mh. Namık Kemal Cd no: 17, Tan Plaza, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Elips Health Products Ltd., Ataturk mh. Namık Kemal Cd no: 17, Tan Plaza, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Elips Health Products Ltd., Ataturk mh. Namık Kemal Cd no: 17, Tan Plaza, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fraiture MA, Herman P, Taverniers I, De Loose M, Deforce D, Roosens NH. Current and new approaches in GMO detection: challenges and solutions. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:392872. [PMID: 26550567 PMCID: PMC4624882 DOI: 10.1155/2015/392872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In many countries, genetically modified organisms (GMO) legislations have been established in order to guarantee the traceability of food/feed products on the market and to protect the consumer freedom of choice. Therefore, several GMO detection strategies, mainly based on DNA, have been developed to implement these legislations. Due to its numerous advantages, the quantitative PCR (qPCR) is the method of choice for the enforcement laboratories in GMO routine analysis. However, given the increasing number and diversity of GMO developed and put on the market around the world, some technical hurdles could be encountered with the qPCR technology, mainly owing to its inherent properties. To address these challenges, alternative GMO detection methods have been developed, allowing faster detections of single GM target (e.g., loop-mediated isothermal amplification), simultaneous detections of multiple GM targets (e.g., PCR capillary gel electrophoresis, microarray, and Luminex), more accurate quantification of GM targets (e.g., digital PCR), or characterization of partially known (e.g., DNA walking and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)) or unknown (e.g., NGS) GMO. The benefits and drawbacks of these methods are discussed in this review.
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- Marie-Alice Fraiture
- Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
- Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, Bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium
- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, Bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, Bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium
- Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, Technologiepark 927, 9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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Evaluation of Systems for Nopaline Synthase Terminator in Fast and Standard Real-Time PCR to Screen Genetically Modified Organisms. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-015-0283-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Multiplex PCR system to track authorized and unauthorized genetically modified soybean events in food and feed. Food Control 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Willems S, Fraiture MA, Deforce D, De Keersmaecker SCJ, De Loose M, Ruttink T, Herman P, Van Nieuwerburgh F, Roosens N. Statistical framework for detection of genetically modified organisms based on Next Generation Sequencing. Food Chem 2015; 192:788-98. [PMID: 26304412 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.07.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Revised: 06/26/2015] [Accepted: 07/18/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Because the number and diversity of genetically modified (GM) crops has significantly increased, their analysis based on real-time PCR (qPCR) methods is becoming increasingly complex and laborious. While several pioneers already investigated Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) as an alternative to qPCR, its practical use has not been assessed for routine analysis. In this study a statistical framework was developed to predict the number of NGS reads needed to detect transgene sequences, to prove their integration into the host genome and to identify the specific transgene event in a sample with known composition. This framework was validated by applying it to experimental data from food matrices composed of pure GM rice, processed GM rice (noodles) or a 10% GM/non-GM rice mixture, revealing some influential factors. Finally, feasibility of NGS for routine analysis of GM crops was investigated by applying the framework to samples commonly encountered in routine analysis of GM crops.
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- Sander Willems
- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Plant Sciences Unit, Caritasstraat 21, 9090 Melle, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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Turkec A, Kazan H, Baykut A, Lucas SJ. Evalution of DNA extraction methods in order to monitor genetically modified materials in soy foodstuffs and feeds commercialised in Turkey by multiplex real-time PCR. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2015; 95:386-92. [PMID: 24816675 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.6731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2014] [Revised: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/06/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Soybean is one of the most important biotech crops, widely used as an ingredient in both foodstuffs and feed. DNA extraction methods have been evaluated to detect the presence of genetically modified (GM) materials in soya-containing food and feed products commercialised in Turkey. RESULTS All extraction methods performed well for the majority of soya foods and feed products analysed. However, the most successful method varied between different products; the Foodproof, Genespin and the cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) methods each produced the highest DNA yield and purity for different soya foodstuffs and feeds. Of the samples tested, 20% were positive for the presence of at least two GM elements (35S/NOS) while 11% contained an additional GM element (35S/NOS/FMV). Of the tested products, animal feeds showed a larger prevalence of GM material (50%) than the soya-containing foodstuffs (13%). CONCLUSION The best performing extraction methods proved to be the Foodproof, Genespin and CTAB methods for soya-containing food and feed products. The results obtained herein clearly demonstrate the presence of GM soybean in the Turkish market, and that the Foodproof GMO Screening Kit provides reliable screening of soy-containing food and feed products.
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- Aydin Turkec
- Department of Plant and Animal Production, Vocational School of Mustafakemalpasa, University of Uludag, 16500, Bursa, Turkey
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Rao J, Yang L, Wang C, Zhang D, Shi J. Digital gene expression analysis of mature seeds of transgenic maize overexpressingAspergillus nigerphyA2and its non-transgenic counterpart. GM CROPS & FOOD 2014; 4:98-108. [DOI: 10.4161/gmcr.25593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Fraiture MA, Herman P, Taverniers I, De Loose M, Van Nieuwerburgh F, Deforce D, Roosens NH. Validation of a sensitive DNA walking strategy to characterise unauthorised GMOs using model food matrices mimicking common rice products. Food Chem 2014; 173:1259-65. [PMID: 25466152 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.09.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2014] [Revised: 08/14/2014] [Accepted: 09/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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To identify unauthorised GMOs in food and feed matrices, an integrated approach has recently been developed targeting pCAMBIA family vectors, highly present in transgenic plants. Their presence is first assessed by qPCR screening and is subsequently confirmed by characterising the transgene flanking regions, using DNA walking. Here, the DNA walking performance has been thoroughly tested for the first time, regarding the targeted DNA quality and quantity. Several assays, on model food matrices mimicking common rice products, have allowed to determine the limit of detection as well as the potential effects of food mixture and processing. This detection system allows the identification of transgenic insertions as low as 10 HGEs and was not affected by the presence of untargeted DNA. Moreover, despite the clear impact of food processing on DNA quality, this method was able to cope with degraded DNA. Given its specificity, sensitivity, reliability, applicability and practicability, the proposed approach is a key detection tool, easily implementable in enforcement laboratories.
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- Marie-Alice Fraiture
- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115 Bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium; University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115 Bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115 Bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium; University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Sciences, Department of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Technologiepark 927, 9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB) and Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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Morisset D, Novak PK, Zupanič D, Gruden K, Lavrač N, Žel J. GMOseek: a user friendly tool for optimized GMO testing. BMC Bioinformatics 2014; 15:258. [PMID: 25084968 PMCID: PMC4138379 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2105-15-258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2013] [Accepted: 07/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background With the increasing pace of new Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) authorized or in pipeline for commercialization worldwide, the task of the laboratories in charge to test the compliance of food, feed or seed samples with their relevant regulations became difficult and costly. Many of them have already adopted the so called "matrix approach" to rationalize the resources and efforts used to increase their efficiency within a limited budget. Most of the time, the "matrix approach" is implemented using limited information and some proprietary (if any) computational tool to efficiently use the available data. Results The developed GMOseek software is designed to support decision making in all the phases of routine GMO laboratory testing, including the interpretation of wet-lab results. The tool makes use of a tabulated matrix of GM events and their genetic elements, of the laboratory analysis history and the available information about the sample at hand. The tool uses an optimization approach to suggest the most suited screening assays for the given sample. The practical GMOseek user interface allows the user to customize the search for a cost-efficient combination of screening assays to be employed on a given sample. It further guides the user to select appropriate analyses to determine the presence of individual GM events in the analyzed sample, and it helps taking a final decision regarding the GMO composition in the sample. GMOseek can also be used to evaluate new, previously unused GMO screening targets and to estimate the profitability of developing new GMO screening methods. Conclusion The presented freely available software tool offers the GMO testing laboratories the possibility to select combinations of assays (e.g. quantitative real-time PCR tests) needed for their task, by allowing the expert to express his/her preferences in terms of multiplexing and cost. The utility of GMOseek is exemplified by analyzing selected food, feed and seed samples from a national reference laboratory for GMO testing and by comparing its performance to existing tools which use the matrix approach. GMOseek proves superior when tested on real samples in terms of GMO coverage and cost efficiency of its screening strategies, including its capacity of simple interpretation of the testing results. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/1471-2105-15-258) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Dany Morisset
- Department of Biotechnology and Systems Biology, National Institute of Biology, Večna pot 111, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Brod FCA, van Dijk JP, Voorhuijzen MM, Dinon AZ, Guimarães LHS, Scholtens IMJ, Arisi ACM, Kok EJ. A high-throughput method for GMO multi-detection using a microfluidic dynamic array. Anal Bioanal Chem 2014; 406:1397-410. [PMID: 24357010 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-013-7562-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2013] [Revised: 11/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/06/2013] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The ever-increasing production of genetically modified crops generates a demand for high-throughput DNA-based methods for the enforcement of genetically modified organisms (GMO) labelling requirements. The application of standard real-time PCR will become increasingly costly with the growth of the number of GMOs that is potentially present in an individual sample. The present work presents the results of an innovative approach in genetically modified crops analysis by DNA based methods, which is the use of a microfluidic dynamic array as a high throughput multi-detection system. In order to evaluate the system, six test samples with an increasing degree of complexity were prepared, preamplified and subsequently analysed in the Fluidigm system. Twenty-eight assays targeting different DNA elements, GM events and species-specific reference genes were used in the experiment. The large majority of the assays tested presented expected results. The power of low level detection was assessed and elements present at concentrations as low as 0.06 % were successfully detected. The approach proposed in this work presents the Fluidigm system as a suitable and promising platform for GMO multi-detection.
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Yang L, Wang C, Holst-Jensen A, Morisset D, Lin Y, Zhang D. Characterization of GM events by insert knowledge adapted re-sequencing approaches. Sci Rep 2013; 3:2839. [PMID: 24088728 PMCID: PMC3789143 DOI: 10.1038/srep02839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2013] [Accepted: 09/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Detection methods and data from molecular characterization of genetically modified (GM) events are needed by stakeholders of public risk assessors and regulators. Generally, the molecular characteristics of GM events are incomprehensively revealed by current approaches and biased towards detecting transformation vector derived sequences. GM events are classified based on available knowledge of the sequences of vectors and inserts (insert knowledge). Herein we present three insert knowledge-adapted approaches for characterization GM events (TT51-1 and T1c-19 rice as examples) based on paired-end re-sequencing with the advantages of comprehensiveness, accuracy, and automation. The comprehensive molecular characteristics of two rice events were revealed with additional unintended insertions comparing with the results from PCR and Southern blotting. Comprehensive transgene characterization of TT51-1 and T1c-19 is shown to be independent of a priori knowledge of the insert and vector sequences employing the developed approaches. This provides an opportunity to identify and characterize also unknown GM events.
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- Litao Yang
- 1] Collaborative Innovation center for biosafety of GMOs, National Center for Molecular Characterization of GMOs, School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240. P. R. China [2]
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Fraiture MA, Herman P, Taverniers I, De Loose M, Deforce D, Roosens NH. An innovative and integrated approach based on DNA walking to identify unauthorised GMOs. Food Chem 2013; 147:60-9. [PMID: 24206686 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.09.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/19/2013] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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In the coming years, the frequency of unauthorised genetically modified organisms (GMOs) being present in the European food and feed chain will increase significantly. Therefore, we have developed a strategy to identify unauthorised GMOs containing a pCAMBIA family vector, frequently present in transgenic plants. This integrated approach is performed in two successive steps on Bt rice grains. First, the potential presence of unauthorised GMOs is assessed by the qPCR SYBR®Green technology targeting the terminator 35S pCAMBIA element. Second, its presence is confirmed via the characterisation of the junction between the transgenic cassette and the rice genome. To this end, a DNA walking strategy is applied using a first reverse primer followed by two semi-nested PCR rounds using primers that are each time nested to the previous reverse primer. This approach allows to rapidly identify the transgene flanking region and can easily be implemented by the enforcement laboratories.
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- Marie-Alice Fraiture
- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium; University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Block A, Debode F, Grohmann L, Hulin J, Taverniers I, Kluga L, Barbau-Piednoir E, Broeders S, Huber I, Van den Bulcke M, Heinze P, Berben G, Busch U, Roosens N, Janssen E, Žel J, Gruden K, Morisset D. The GMOseek matrix: a decision support tool for optimizing the detection of genetically modified plants. BMC Bioinformatics 2013; 14:256. [PMID: 23965170 PMCID: PMC3765097 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2105-14-256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Since their first commercialization, the diversity of taxa and the genetic composition of transgene sequences in genetically modified plants (GMOs) are constantly increasing. To date, the detection of GMOs and derived products is commonly performed by PCR-based methods targeting specific DNA sequences introduced into the host genome. Information available regarding the GMOs' molecular characterization is dispersed and not appropriately organized. For this reason, GMO testing is very challenging and requires more complex screening strategies and decision making schemes, demanding in return the use of efficient bioinformatics tools relying on reliable information. DESCRIPTION The GMOseek matrix was built as a comprehensive, online open-access tabulated database which provides a reliable, comprehensive and user-friendly overview of 328 GMO events and 247 different genetic elements (status: 18/07/2013). The GMOseek matrix is aiming to facilitate GMO detection from plant origin at different phases of the analysis. It assists in selecting the targets for a screening analysis, interpreting the screening results, checking the occurrence of a screening element in a group of selected GMOs, identifying gaps in the available pool of GMO detection methods, and designing a decision tree. The GMOseek matrix is an independent database with effective functionalities in a format facilitating transferability to other platforms. Data were collected from all available sources and experimentally tested where detection methods and certified reference materials (CRMs) were available. CONCLUSIONS The GMOseek matrix is currently a unique and very valuable tool with reliable information on GMOs from plant origin and their present genetic elements that enables further development of appropriate strategies for GMO detection. It is flexible enough to be further updated with new information and integrated in different applications and platforms.
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- Annette Block
- Walloon Agricultural Research Centre (CRA-W), Gembloux, Belgium.
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Relative quantification in seed GMO analysis: state of art and bottlenecks. Transgenic Res 2013; 22:461-76. [PMID: 23400878 DOI: 10.1007/s11248-012-9684-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2012] [Accepted: 12/28/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Reliable quantitative methods are needed to comply with current EU regulations on the mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and GMO-derived food and feed products with a minimum GMO content of 0.9 %. The implementation of EU Commission Recommendation 2004/787/EC on technical guidance for sampling and detection which meant as a helpful tool for the practical implementation of EC Regulation 1830/2003, which states that "the results of quantitative analysis should be expressed as the number of target DNA sequences per target taxon specific sequences calculated in terms of haploid genomes". This has led to an intense debate on the type of calibrator best suitable for GMO quantification. The main question addressed in this review is whether reference materials and calibrators should be matrix based or whether pure DNA analytes should be used for relative quantification in GMO analysis. The state of the art, including the advantages and drawbacks, of using DNA plasmid (compared to genomic DNA reference materials) as calibrators, is widely described. In addition, the influence of the genetic structure of seeds on real-time PCR quantitative results obtained for seed lots is discussed. The specific composition of a seed kernel, the mode of inheritance, and the ploidy level ensure that there is discordance between a GMO % expressed as a haploid genome equivalent and a GMO % based on numbers of seeds. This means that a threshold fixed as a percentage of seeds cannot be used as such for RT-PCR. All critical points that affect the expression of the GMO content in seeds are discussed in this paper.
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Holst-Jensen A, Bertheau Y, de Loose M, Grohmann L, Hamels S, Hougs L, Morisset D, Pecoraro S, Pla M, den Bulcke MV, Wulff D. Detecting un-authorized genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and derived materials. Biotechnol Adv 2012; 30:1318-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2012.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2011] [Revised: 01/06/2012] [Accepted: 01/25/2012] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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How to deal with the upcoming challenges in GMO detection in food and feed. J Biomed Biotechnol 2012; 2012:402418. [PMID: 23193359 PMCID: PMC3485584 DOI: 10.1155/2012/402418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2012] [Accepted: 09/13/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Biotech crops are the fastest adopted crop technology in the history of modern agriculture. The commercialisation of GMO is in many countries strictly regulated laying down the need for traceability and labelling. To comply with these legislations, detection methods are needed. To date, GM events have been developed by the introduction of a transgenic insert (i.e., promoter, coding sequence, terminator) into the plant genome and real-time PCR is the detection method of choice. However, new types of genetic elements will be used to construct new GMO and new crops will be transformed. Additionally, the presence of unauthorised GMO in food and feed samples might increase in the near future. To enable enforcement laboratories to continue detecting all GM events and to obtain an idea of the possible presence of unauthorised GMO in a food and feed sample, an intensive screening will become necessary. A pragmatic, cost-effective, and time-saving approach is presented here together with an overview of the evolution of the GMO and the upcoming needs.
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A multiplex degenerate PCR analytical approach targeting to eight genes for screening GMOs. Food Chem 2012; 132:1566-1573. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.11.096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2010] [Revised: 03/29/2011] [Accepted: 11/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Dinon AZ, Prins TW, van Dijk JP, Arisi ACM, Scholtens IMJ, Kok EJ. Development and validation of real-time PCR screening methods for detection of cry1A.105 and cry2Ab2 genes in genetically modified organisms. Anal Bioanal Chem 2011; 400:1433-42. [PMID: 21445662 PMCID: PMC3081059 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-011-4875-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2011] [Revised: 03/04/2011] [Accepted: 03/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Primers and probes were developed for the element-specific detection of cry1A.105 and cry2Ab2 genes, based on their DNA sequence as present in GM maize MON89034. Cry genes are present in many genetically modified (GM) plants and they are important targets for developing GMO element-specific detection methods. Element-specific methods can be of use to screen for the presence of GMOs in food and feed supply chains. Moreover, a combination of GMO elements may indicate the potential presence of unapproved GMOs (UGMs). Primer-probe combinations were evaluated in terms of specificity, efficiency and limit of detection. Except for specificity, the complete experiment was performed in 9 PCR runs, on 9 different days and by testing 8 DNA concentrations. The results showed a high specificity and efficiency for cry1A.105 and cry2Ab2 detection. The limit of detection was between 0.05 and 0.01 ng DNA per PCR reaction for both assays. These data confirm the applicability of these new primer-probe combinations for element detection that can contribute to the screening for GM and UGM crops in food and feed samples.
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- Andréia Z Dinon
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Rod. Admar Gonzaga, 1346, Florianópolis, SC 880034-001, Brazil
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