Molecular beacon-based real-time PCR detection of primary isolates of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Enteritidis in environmental and clinical samples |
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Authors: | Andreas V Hadjinicolaou Victoria L Demetriou Maria A Emmanuel Charalambos K Kakoyiannis Leondios G Kostrikis |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus;(2) Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Nicosia, Cyprus |
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Abstract: | Background A fast and simple two-step multiplex real-time PCR assay has been developed to replace the traditional, laborious Salmonella serotyping procedure. Molecular beacons were incorporated into the assay as probes for target DNA. Target sequences were regions of the invA, prot6E and fliC genes specific for Salmonella spp. Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium, respectively, the two most clinically relevant serotypes. An internal amplification positive control was included in the experiment to ensure the optimal functioning of the PCR and detect possible PCR inhibition. Three sets of primers were used for the amplification of the target sequences. The results were compared to those of the Kauffmann-White antigenic classification scheme. |
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