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Universal two-dimensional labelled probe-mediated melting curve analysis based on multiplex PCR for rapid typing of Plasmodium in a single closed tube |
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| Authors: | Haipo Xu Yupeng Sun Xiaolong Zhang Ronghua Chen Zhixiong Cai Bixing Zhao Xiaolong Liu Jingfeng Liu |
| Institution: | 1. College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China
The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China Contribution: Conceptualization (equal), Data curation (equal), Formal analysis (equal), Funding acquisition (equal), Investigation (equal), Methodology (equal), Project administration (equal), Writing - original draft (equal);2. The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China Contribution: Funding acquisition (equal), Resources (equal), Software (equal);3. The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China Contribution: Resources (equal), Software (equal), Visualization (equal);4. The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China Contribution: Resources (equal), Visualization (equal);5. The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China Contribution: Project administration (equal), Resources (supporting), Software (equal);6. The United Innovation of Mengchao Hepatobiliary Technology Key Laboratory of Fujian Province, Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China Mengchao Med-X Center, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China Contribution: Project administration (equal), Resources (equal);7. College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, China |
| Abstract: | Currently, malaria is still one of the major public health problems commonly caused by the four Plasmodium species. The similar symptoms of malaria and the COVID-19 epidemic of fever or fatigue lead to frequent misdiagnosis. The disadvantages of existing detection methods, such as time-consuming, costly, complicated operation, need for experienced technicians, and indistinguishable typing, lead to difficulties in meeting the clinical requirements of rapid, easy, and accurate typing of common Plasmodium species. In this study, we developed and optimized a universal two-dimensional labelled probe-mediated melting curve analysis (UP-MCA) assay based on multiplex and asymmetric PCR for rapid and accurate typing of five Plasmodium species, including novel human Plasmodium, Plasmodium knowlesi (Pk), in a single closed tube following genome extraction. The assay showed a limit of detection (LOD) of 10 copies per reaction and could accurately distinguish Plasmodium species from intra-plasmodium and other pathogens. Additionally, we proposed and validated different methods of fluorescence quenching and tag design for probes that are suitable for UP-MCA assays. Moreover, the clinical performance of the Plasmodium UP-MCA assay using a base-quenched universal probe was evaluated using 226 samples and showed a sensitivity of 100% (164/164) and specificity of 100% (62/62) at a 99% confidence interval, with the microscopy method as the gold standard. In summary, the UP-MCA assay showed excellent sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for genotyping Plasmodium species spp. Additionally, it facilitates convenient and rapid Plasmodium detection in routine clinical practice and has great potential for clinical translation. |
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