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Development of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Method for Rapid and Visual Detection of Monkeypox Virus. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0271422. [PMID: 36154444 PMCID: PMC9603857 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02714-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is a human pathogenic virus that belongs to the genus Orthopoxvirus. In 2022, MPXV caused an unprecedented number of infections in many countries. As it is difficult to distinguish MPXV from other pathogens by its symptoms in the early stage of infection, a rapid and reliable assay for MPXV detection is needed. In this study, we developed a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the specific detection of MPXV and evaluated its application in simulated clinical samples. The A27L-1 and F3L-1 primer sets were identified as the optimal primers, and 63°C was the most appropriate reaction temperature for sequence amplification. The detection limits of the LAMP assay using primer sets A27L-1 and F3L-1 were both 20 copies/reaction mixture, which were >100-fold higher in terms of sensitivity, compared with conventional PCR. The LAMP assay findings were negative for all 21 non-MPXV pathogens, confirming the high specificity of our assay. All three types of simulated clinical samples were clearly identified by our LAMP assay, and the detection limits were consistent with the sensitivity results, indicating efficient clinical sample identification. Our rapid and reliable MPXV LAMP assay could be useful for MPXV detection and on-site diagnosis, especially in primary hospitals and rural areas. IMPORTANCE MPXV outbreaks rapidly grew in the first half of 2022, and this virus has been recognized as an increasing public health threat, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, developing reliable and fast detection methods for MPXV is necessary.
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Ahn SJ, Baek YH, Lloren KKS, Choi WS, Jeong JH, Antigua KJC, Kwon HI, Park SJ, Kim EH, Kim YI, Si YJ, Hong SB, Shin KS, Chun S, Choi YK, Song MS. Rapid and simple colorimetric detection of multiple influenza viruses infecting humans using a reverse transcriptional loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) diagnostic platform. BMC Infect Dis 2019; 19:676. [PMID: 31370782 PMCID: PMC6669974 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4277-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background In addition to seasonal influenza viruses recently circulating in humans, avian influenza viruses (AIVs) of H5N1, H5N6 and H7N9 subtypes have also emerged and demonstrated human infection abilities with high mortality rates. Although influenza viral infections are usually diagnosed using viral isolation and serological/molecular analyses, the cost, accessibility, and availability of these methods may limit their utility in various settings. The objective of this study was to develop and optimized a multiplex detection system for most influenza viruses currently infecting humans. Methods We developed and optimized a multiplex detection system for most influenza viruses currently infecting humans including two type B (both Victoria lineages and Yamagata lineages), H1N1, H3N2, H5N1, H5N6, and H7N9 using Reverse Transcriptional Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (RT-LAMP) technology coupled with a one-pot colorimetric visualization system to facilitate direct determination of results without additional steps. We also evaluated this multiplex RT-LAMP for clinical use using a total of 135 clinical and spiked samples (91 influenza viruses and 44 other human infectious viruses). Results We achieved rapid detection of seasonal influenza viruses (H1N1, H3N2, and Type B) and avian influenza viruses (H5N1, H5N6, H5N8 and H7N9) within an hour. The assay could detect influenza viruses with high sensitivity (i.e., from 100 to 0.1 viral genome copies), comparable to conventional RT-PCR-based approaches which would typically take several hours and require expensive equipment. This assay was capable of specifically detecting each influenza virus (Type B, H1N1, H3N2, H5N1, H5N6, H5N8 and H7N9) without cross-reactivity with other subtypes of AIVs or other human infectious viruses. Furthermore, 91 clinical and spiked samples confirmed by qRT-PCR were also detected by this multiplex RT-LAMP with 98.9% agreement. It was more sensitive than one-step RT-PCR approach (92.3%). Conclusions Results of this study suggest that our multiplex RT-LAMP assay may provide a rapid, sensitive, cost-effective, and reliable diagnostic method for identifying recent influenza viruses infecting humans, especially in locations without access to large platforms or sophisticated equipment. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12879-019-4277-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Su Jeong Ahn
- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Chungbuk Health and Science University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, 54907, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine and Medical Research Institute, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-Ku, Cheongju, 28644, Republic of Korea.
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Siemonsmeier A, Hadersdorfer J, Neumüller M, Schwab W, Treutter D. A LAMP Protocol for the Detection of ' Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri', the Causal Agent of Pear Decline. PLANT DISEASE 2019; 103:1397-1404. [PMID: 31012821 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-12-18-2150-re] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Phytoplasmas are cell-wall-less bacteria that cause diseases in approximately 1,000 plant species. 'Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri', the causal agent of pear decline, induces various symptoms on its hosts, leading to weakening and dieback of the plants, reduced fruit size and yield, and, consequently, considerable financial losses in all pear-growing areas. Fighting this disease requires a reliable and inexpensive method for pathogen detection in propagation material as well as plant stocks in orchards and breeding facilities. Here, we present a field-suitable detection protocol for 'Ca. P. pyri' based on loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) targeting the phytoplasmal 16S ribosomal DNA sequence. The combination of a simplified sample preparation method based on sodium hydroxide and colorimetric visualization of LAMP results enables a laboratory-independent pathogen detection. The detection limit is comparable with analysis by polymerase chain reaction; however, the pear decline LAMP detection method is superior in terms of ease of use, cost, and time effectiveness for obtaining results.
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- A Siemonsmeier
- 1 Associate Professorship of Fruit Science, Technical University of Munich, Dürnast 2, 85354 Freising, Germany
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- 1 Associate Professorship of Fruit Science, Technical University of Munich, Dürnast 2, 85354 Freising, Germany
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- 2 Bavarian Fruit Center, Am Süßbach 1, 85399 Hallbergmoos, Germany
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- 3 Biotechnology of Natural Products, Technical University of Munich, Liesel-Beckmann-Str. 1, 85354 Freising, Germany
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- 1 Associate Professorship of Fruit Science, Technical University of Munich, Dürnast 2, 85354 Freising, Germany
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Ge Y, Zhou Q, Zhao K, Chi Y, Liu B, Min X, Shi Z, Zou B, Cui L. Detection of influenza viruses by coupling multiplex reverse-transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification with cascade invasive reaction using nanoparticles as a sensor. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:2645-2656. [PMID: 28435249 PMCID: PMC5388202 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s132670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Influenza virus infections represent a worldwide public health and economic problem due to the significant morbidity and mortality caused by seasonal epidemics and pandemics. Sensitive and convenient methodologies for detection of influenza viruses are essential for further disease control. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is the most commonly used method of nucleic acid isothermal amplification. However, with regard to multiplex LAMP, differentiating the ladder-like LAMP products derived from multiple targets is still challenging today. The requirement of specialized instruments has further hindered the on-site application of multiplex LAMP. We have developed an integrated assay coupling multiplex reverse transcription LAMP with cascade invasive reaction using nanoparticles (mRT-LAMP-CIRN) as a sensor for the detection of three subtypes of influenza viruses: A/H1N1pdm09, A/H3 and influenza B. The analytic sensitivities of the mRT-LAMP-CIRN assay were 101 copies of RNA for both A/H1N1pdm09 and A/H3, and 102 copies of RNA for influenza B. This assay demonstrated highly specific detection of target viruses and could differentiate them from other genetically or clinically related viruses. Clinical specimen analysis showed the mRT-LAMP-CIRN assay had an overall sensitivity and specificity of 98.3% and 100%, respectively. In summary, the mRT-LAMP-CIRN assay is highly sensitive and specific, and can be used as a cost-saving and instrument-free method for the detection of influenza viruses, especially for on-site use.
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- Yiyue Ge
- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratories of Enteric Pathogenic Microbiology (Ministry of Health), Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratories of Enteric Pathogenic Microbiology (Ministry of Health), Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratories of Enteric Pathogenic Microbiology (Ministry of Health), Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nanjing Medical University
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratories of Enteric Pathogenic Microbiology (Ministry of Health), Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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- Department of Pharmacology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University
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- Institute of Pathogenic Microbiology, Key Laboratories of Enteric Pathogenic Microbiology (Ministry of Health), Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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van den Kieboom CH, van der Beek SL, Mészáros T, Gyurcsányi RE, Ferwerda G, de Jonge MI. Aptasensors for viral diagnostics. Trends Analyt Chem 2015; 74:58-67. [PMID: 32287539 PMCID: PMC7112930 DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2015.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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We discuss progress in aptamer-based detection of viruses. We consider the use of aptasensors for point-of-care diagnostics of viruses. Aptamers have distinct advantages over antibodies for virus recognition. There is strong demand for multiplexed diagnostic measurement of pathogens.
Novel viral diagnostic tools need to be affordable, fast, accurate and easy to use with sensitivity and specificity equivalent or superior to current standards. At present, viral diagnostics are based on direct detection of viral components or indirect detection by measuring antibodies generated in response to viral infection. While sensitivity of detection and quantification are still important challenges, we expect major advances from new assay formats and synthetic binding molecules, such as aptamers. Compared to traditional antibody-based detection, aptamers could provide faster adaptation to continuously evolving virus strains and higher discriminating capacity between specific virus serotypes. Aptamers are very stable and easily modifiable, so are ideal molecules for detection and chemical sensing applications. Here, we review the use of aptasensors for detection of viral pathogens and consider the feasibility of aptasensors to become standard devices for point-of-care diagnostics of viruses.
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- Corné H van den Kieboom
- Laboratory of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands.,Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Pathobiochemistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.,MTA-BME Research Group for Technical Analytical Chemistry, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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- MTA-BME Lendület Chemical Nanosensors Research Group, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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- Laboratory of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Influenza viruses cause recurring epidemic outbreaks every year associated with high morbidity and mortality. Despite extensive research and surveillance efforts to control influenza outbreaks, the primary mitigation treatment for influenza is the development of yearly vaccine mixes targeted for the most prevalent virus strains. Consequently, the focus of many detection technologies has evolved toward accurate identification of subtype and understanding the evolution and molecular determinants of novel and pathogenic forms of influenza. The recent availability of potential antiviral treatments are only effective if rapid and accurate diagnostic tests for influenza epidemic management are available; thus, early detection of influenza infection is still important for prevention, containment, patient management, and infection control. This review discusses the current and emerging technologies for detection and strain identification of influenza virus and their specific gene targets, as well as their implications in patient management.
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- Anthony P Malanoski
- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, U. S. Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S. W., Code 6900, Washington, DC, 20375, USA
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