Scanning electron microscope imaging of bacteria based on DNA sequence |
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Authors: | T Kenzaka A Ishidoshiro K Tani M Nasu |
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Institution: | Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan; Faculty of Pharmacy, Osaka Ohtani University, Tondabayashi, Osaka, Japan |
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Abstract: | Aims: To develop a scanning electron microscopic approach using in situ hybridization (SEM–ISH) for gaining both genetic and morphological information about target bacteria. Methods and Results: Target cells were hybridized with DNA-targeted polynucleotide probes, and a tyramide signal amplification system was used to increase the sensitivity. The protocol of SEM–ISH enabled to detect low copy number target DNA sequences in individual cells. Conclusions: SEM–ISH allowed the in situ detection of bacteria carrying a specific gene. Significance and Impact of the Study: Combining morphological study with SEM and ISH techniques appears to be a valuable tool to understand the spatial distribution of target cells in complex microbial communities on various materials. |
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Keywords: | detection enumeration genes identification rapid techniques |
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