Objective Shellfish are recognized as important vehicles of norovirus-associated gastroenteritis. The present study aimed to monitor norovirus contamination in oysters along the farm-to-fork continuum in Guangxi, a ma...Objective Shellfish are recognized as important vehicles of norovirus-associated gastroenteritis. The present study aimed to monitor norovirus contamination in oysters along the farm-to-fork continuum in Guangxi, a major oyster production area in Southwestern China. Methods Oyster samples were collected monthly from farms, markets, and restaurants, from January to December 2016. Norovirus was detected and quantified by one-step reverse transcription-droplet digital polymerase chain reaction(RT-ddPCR). Results A total of 480 oyster samples were collected and tested for norovirus genogroups I and II. Norovirus was detected in 20.7% of samples, with genogroup II predominating. No significant difference was observed in norovirus prevalence among different sampling sites. The norovirus levels varied widely, with a geometric mean of 19,300 copies/g in digestive glands. Both norovirus prevalence and viral loads showed obvious seasonality, with a strong winter bias. Conclusion This study provides a systematic analysis of norovirus contamination ‘from the farm to the fork' in Guangxi. RT-ddPCR can be a useful tool for detection and quantification of low amounts of norovirus in the presence of inhibitors found particularly in foodstuffs. This approach will contribute to the development of strategies for controlling and reducing the risk of human illness resulting from shellfish consumption.展开更多
为实现小反刍兽疫病毒(Peste des petits ruminants virus,PPRV)的快速、准确、定量检测,以国内PPRV Clone 9疫苗株N基因为靶位点设计特异性引物及探针,建立了液滴式数字PCR(Droplet digital PCR,ddPCR)方法,并对其特异性、敏感性及重...为实现小反刍兽疫病毒(Peste des petits ruminants virus,PPRV)的快速、准确、定量检测,以国内PPRV Clone 9疫苗株N基因为靶位点设计特异性引物及探针,建立了液滴式数字PCR(Droplet digital PCR,ddPCR)方法,并对其特异性、敏感性及重复性进行评价。将所建立的ddPCR方法与实时荧光定量PCR(Fluorescence quantitative PCR,qPCR)方法的灵敏度进行比较分析并应用于PPRV(Clone 9株)核糖核酸标准物质的定量。结果显示,所建立的ddPCR方法特异性好,仅PPRV检测结果为阳性,其他羊源病毒类生物制品及毒种检测结果均为阴性;敏感性高,基因拷贝数检出限度为4.33拷贝/μL,比qPCR方法的灵敏度(57.3拷贝/μL)高10倍;重复性好,重复性试验的变异系数为1.8%;定量准确,具有一定资质的9家单位各组测量数据组间变异系数小于5%。试验建立的ddPCR方法能够有效地对PPRV核酸进行快速检测,为PPRV的诊断及绝对定量提供了有效方法。展开更多
Bacterial fruit blotch caused by Acidovorax citrulli is a serious threat to cucurbit industry worldwide.The pathogen is seedtransmitted,so seed detection to prevent distribution of contaminated seed is crucial in dise...Bacterial fruit blotch caused by Acidovorax citrulli is a serious threat to cucurbit industry worldwide.The pathogen is seedtransmitted,so seed detection to prevent distribution of contaminated seed is crucial in disease management.In this study,we adapted a quantitative real-time PCR(qPCR)assay to droplet digital PCR(ddPCR)format for A.citrulli detection by optimizing reaction conditions.The performance of ddPCR in detecting A.citrulli pure culture,DNA,infested watermelon/melon seed and commercial seed samples were compared with multiplex PCR,qPCR,and dilution plating method.The lowest concentrations detected(LCD)by ddPCR reached up to 2 fg DNA,and 102 CFU mL–1 bacterial cells,which were ten times more sensitive than those of the qPCR.When testing artificially infested watermelon and melon seed,0.1%infestation level was detectable using ddPCR and dilution plating method.The 26 positive samples were identified in 201 commercial seed samples through ddPCR,which was the highest positive number among all the methods.High detection sensitivity achieved by ddPCR demonstrated a promising technique for improving seed-transmitted pathogen detection threshold in the future.展开更多
Citrus Huanglongbing(HLB, yellow shoot disease) is one of the most serious citrus diseases worldwide. To better improve the detection sensitivity, a droplet digital PCR(ddPCR) assay was developed for the rapid det...Citrus Huanglongbing(HLB, yellow shoot disease) is one of the most serious citrus diseases worldwide. To better improve the detection sensitivity, a droplet digital PCR(ddPCR) assay was developed for the rapid detection of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus'(Las), the putative causal agent of HLB. The detection of sensitivity comparison using positive plasmid indicated that dd PCR was superior to quantitative PCR(qPCR) for detecting and quantifying Las at low concentrations. The Las detection of 40 field samples also showed that six of 13 asymptomatic samples(46.15%) with high Ct value(〉35) were positive by dd PCR. This methodology showed great potential for early HLB infection diagnosis.展开更多
AIMTo assess KRAS G12D mutation detection by droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) in stool-derived DNA from colorectal cancer (CRC) patients.METHODSIn this study, tumor tissue and stool samples were collected from 70 patients ...AIMTo assess KRAS G12D mutation detection by droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) in stool-derived DNA from colorectal cancer (CRC) patients.METHODSIn this study, tumor tissue and stool samples were collected from 70 patients with stage I-IV CRC diagnosed by preoperative biopsy. KRAS mutational status was determined by pyrosequencing analysis of DNA obtained from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissues. The KRAS G12D mutation was then analyzed by ddPCR in FFPE tumors and stool-derived DNA from patients with this point mutation. Wild-type (WT) tumors, as determined by pyrosequencing, were included as controls; analysis of FFPE tissue and stool-derived DNA by ddPCR was performed for these patients as well.RESULTSAmong the total 70 patients included, KRAS mutations were detected by pyrosequencing in 32 (45.71%), whereas 38 (54.29%) had WT tumors. The frequency of KRAS mutations was higher in left-sided tumors (11 located in the right colon, 15 in the left, and 6 in the rectum). The predominant point mutation was KRAS G12D (14.29%, n = 10), which was more frequent in early-stage tumors (I-IIA, n = 7). In agreement with pyrosequencing results, the KRAS G12D mutation was detected by ddPCR in FFPE tumor-derived DNA, and only a residual number of mutated copies was found in WT controls. The KRAS G12D mutation was also detected in stool-derived DNA in 80% of all fecal samples from CRC patients with this point mutation.CONCLUSIONddPCR is a reliable and sensitive method to analyze KRAS G12D mutation in stool-derived DNA from CRC patients, especially at early stages. This non-invasive approach is potentially applicable to other relevant biomarkers for CRC management.展开更多
Injectable drugs manufactured in E. coli must be tested for host residual DNA (hr DNA) impurity in ensuring drug purity and safety. Because of low allowable hr DNA as impurity, highly sensitive methods are needed. Dro...Injectable drugs manufactured in E. coli must be tested for host residual DNA (hr DNA) impurity in ensuring drug purity and safety. Because of low allowable hr DNA as impurity, highly sensitive methods are needed. Droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) is a new method where the reaction is partitioned into about 20,000 nanoliter-sized droplets and each droplet acts as individual PCR reaction. After completion of end-point PCR, droplets are analyzed for fluorescence and categorized as positive or negative and DNA quantified using Poisson statistics. Here we describe development of a direct E. coli hr DNA dd PCR method where the drug is directly added to the ddPCR reaction. We show that the ddPCR method has acceptable precision and high accuracy, works with different biologic drugs, and compared to qPCR shows higher tolerance of drug matrices. The method does not require DNA extraction or standard curves for quantification of hr DNA in unknown samples.展开更多
Establishing an accurate and rapid method for copy number and zygosity determination can accelerate genetic engineering research process. In this study, droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), an emerging DNA absolute quantifica...Establishing an accurate and rapid method for copy number and zygosity determination can accelerate genetic engineering research process. In this study, droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), an emerging DNA absolute quantification technology, was used to identify single-copy homozygous transgenic lines from a batch of T0 transgenic rapeseed harboring 11 exogenous elements. Copy number of exogenous gene was evaluated in T0 generation based on calculated ratio between transgene and reference CruA gene, single-copy transformants were selected for selfing followed by subsequent zygosity analysis. Single-copy homozygous transgenic plants were successfully screened out in T1 generation by ddPCR.Segregation analysis with T2 seedlings verified that identification results of ddPCR were accurate and reliable. This study provides a novel rapid and accurate method for copy number and zygosity determination in transgenic rapeseed which overcomes disadvantages of traditional Southern analysis and recently developed real-time quantitative method.展开更多
为了检验树莓制品中是否掺杂其他成分,建立了微滴式数字聚合酶链式反应(Droplet Digital PCR,ddPCR)技术定量检测树莓成分的检验方法。结果表明,实验建立的树莓掺假模型的检测结果准确,为检测市售树莓制品中是否掺假提供了一种新的、更...为了检验树莓制品中是否掺杂其他成分,建立了微滴式数字聚合酶链式反应(Droplet Digital PCR,ddPCR)技术定量检测树莓成分的检验方法。结果表明,实验建立的树莓掺假模型的检测结果准确,为检测市售树莓制品中是否掺假提供了一种新的、更加精确的定量手段。展开更多
目的探讨微滴数字聚合酶链反应(ddPCR)在重症急性胰腺炎(SAP)合并疑似血流感染(BSI)病原学诊断中的价值。方法选取2022年7—9月某院重症医学科收治的SAP患者,在疑似BSI发作时同步采集静脉血进行ddPCR检测和血培养(BC)及药敏试验(AST),...目的探讨微滴数字聚合酶链反应(ddPCR)在重症急性胰腺炎(SAP)合并疑似血流感染(BSI)病原学诊断中的价值。方法选取2022年7—9月某院重症医学科收治的SAP患者,在疑似BSI发作时同步采集静脉血进行ddPCR检测和血培养(BC)及药敏试验(AST),记录两种检测方法的耗时,比较ddPCR与BC的检测结果,计算ddPCR的病原学诊断效能,并探讨ddPCR检测病原菌载量值与感染指标水平的相关性。结果共纳入22例患者,采集52份静脉血标本进行检测,BC阳性17份(32.7%),检出病原体29株;ddPCR阳性41份(78.8%),检测出病原体73株。ddPCR耗时低于BC[(0.16±0.03)d VS(5.92±1.20)d,P<0.001]。在ddPCR检测范围内,以BC为金标准,ddPCR检测的灵敏度和特异度分别为80.0%、28.6%;联合检测前1周内非血标本微生物证据综合判定BSI,ddPCR检测的灵敏度和特异度分别提高至91.9%、76.9%。ddPCR耐药基因检测中,19份检出bla KPC,9份检出bla NDM/IMP,6份检出V an A/V an M,5份检出mec A。相关性分析显示病原菌载量值与C反应蛋白、降钙素原水平呈正相关(r分别为0.347、0.414,均P<0.05)。结论ddPCR作为一种辅助BC诊断BSI的检测方法具有灵敏度高、耗时低等优势,值得进一步探讨其在临床中的应用。展开更多
文摘Objective Shellfish are recognized as important vehicles of norovirus-associated gastroenteritis. The present study aimed to monitor norovirus contamination in oysters along the farm-to-fork continuum in Guangxi, a major oyster production area in Southwestern China. Methods Oyster samples were collected monthly from farms, markets, and restaurants, from January to December 2016. Norovirus was detected and quantified by one-step reverse transcription-droplet digital polymerase chain reaction(RT-ddPCR). Results A total of 480 oyster samples were collected and tested for norovirus genogroups I and II. Norovirus was detected in 20.7% of samples, with genogroup II predominating. No significant difference was observed in norovirus prevalence among different sampling sites. The norovirus levels varied widely, with a geometric mean of 19,300 copies/g in digestive glands. Both norovirus prevalence and viral loads showed obvious seasonality, with a strong winter bias. Conclusion This study provides a systematic analysis of norovirus contamination ‘from the farm to the fork' in Guangxi. RT-ddPCR can be a useful tool for detection and quantification of low amounts of norovirus in the presence of inhibitors found particularly in foodstuffs. This approach will contribute to the development of strategies for controlling and reducing the risk of human illness resulting from shellfish consumption.
基金supported by the the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2017YFD0201602)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31401704)the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Foundation, China (KJCX20180203)
文摘Bacterial fruit blotch caused by Acidovorax citrulli is a serious threat to cucurbit industry worldwide.The pathogen is seedtransmitted,so seed detection to prevent distribution of contaminated seed is crucial in disease management.In this study,we adapted a quantitative real-time PCR(qPCR)assay to droplet digital PCR(ddPCR)format for A.citrulli detection by optimizing reaction conditions.The performance of ddPCR in detecting A.citrulli pure culture,DNA,infested watermelon/melon seed and commercial seed samples were compared with multiplex PCR,qPCR,and dilution plating method.The lowest concentrations detected(LCD)by ddPCR reached up to 2 fg DNA,and 102 CFU mL–1 bacterial cells,which were ten times more sensitive than those of the qPCR.When testing artificially infested watermelon and melon seed,0.1%infestation level was detectable using ddPCR and dilution plating method.The 26 positive samples were identified in 201 commercial seed samples through ddPCR,which was the highest positive number among all the methods.High detection sensitivity achieved by ddPCR demonstrated a promising technique for improving seed-transmitted pathogen detection threshold in the future.
基金funded by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China (31671992, 31301635)the Chongqing Science and Technology Commission Project, China (cstc2016shms-ztzx80003)the Guangxi Key Laboratory of Citrus Biology, Guangxi Academy of Specialty Crops, China (SYS2015K004)
文摘Citrus Huanglongbing(HLB, yellow shoot disease) is one of the most serious citrus diseases worldwide. To better improve the detection sensitivity, a droplet digital PCR(ddPCR) assay was developed for the rapid detection of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus'(Las), the putative causal agent of HLB. The detection of sensitivity comparison using positive plasmid indicated that dd PCR was superior to quantitative PCR(qPCR) for detecting and quantifying Las at low concentrations. The Las detection of 40 field samples also showed that six of 13 asymptomatic samples(46.15%) with high Ct value(〉35) were positive by dd PCR. This methodology showed great potential for early HLB infection diagnosis.
基金Supported by“Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias(FIS)-FEDER”,Ministry of Health,Spain,No.PI13/01924 to García-Olmo DRETIC Program of ISCIII-FEDER,No.RD12/0019/0035 to Olmedillas-López S
文摘AIMTo assess KRAS G12D mutation detection by droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) in stool-derived DNA from colorectal cancer (CRC) patients.METHODSIn this study, tumor tissue and stool samples were collected from 70 patients with stage I-IV CRC diagnosed by preoperative biopsy. KRAS mutational status was determined by pyrosequencing analysis of DNA obtained from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissues. The KRAS G12D mutation was then analyzed by ddPCR in FFPE tumors and stool-derived DNA from patients with this point mutation. Wild-type (WT) tumors, as determined by pyrosequencing, were included as controls; analysis of FFPE tissue and stool-derived DNA by ddPCR was performed for these patients as well.RESULTSAmong the total 70 patients included, KRAS mutations were detected by pyrosequencing in 32 (45.71%), whereas 38 (54.29%) had WT tumors. The frequency of KRAS mutations was higher in left-sided tumors (11 located in the right colon, 15 in the left, and 6 in the rectum). The predominant point mutation was KRAS G12D (14.29%, n = 10), which was more frequent in early-stage tumors (I-IIA, n = 7). In agreement with pyrosequencing results, the KRAS G12D mutation was detected by ddPCR in FFPE tumor-derived DNA, and only a residual number of mutated copies was found in WT controls. The KRAS G12D mutation was also detected in stool-derived DNA in 80% of all fecal samples from CRC patients with this point mutation.CONCLUSIONddPCR is a reliable and sensitive method to analyze KRAS G12D mutation in stool-derived DNA from CRC patients, especially at early stages. This non-invasive approach is potentially applicable to other relevant biomarkers for CRC management.
文摘Injectable drugs manufactured in E. coli must be tested for host residual DNA (hr DNA) impurity in ensuring drug purity and safety. Because of low allowable hr DNA as impurity, highly sensitive methods are needed. Droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) is a new method where the reaction is partitioned into about 20,000 nanoliter-sized droplets and each droplet acts as individual PCR reaction. After completion of end-point PCR, droplets are analyzed for fluorescence and categorized as positive or negative and DNA quantified using Poisson statistics. Here we describe development of a direct E. coli hr DNA dd PCR method where the drug is directly added to the ddPCR reaction. We show that the ddPCR method has acceptable precision and high accuracy, works with different biologic drugs, and compared to qPCR shows higher tolerance of drug matrices. The method does not require DNA extraction or standard curves for quantification of hr DNA in unknown samples.
文摘Establishing an accurate and rapid method for copy number and zygosity determination can accelerate genetic engineering research process. In this study, droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), an emerging DNA absolute quantification technology, was used to identify single-copy homozygous transgenic lines from a batch of T0 transgenic rapeseed harboring 11 exogenous elements. Copy number of exogenous gene was evaluated in T0 generation based on calculated ratio between transgene and reference CruA gene, single-copy transformants were selected for selfing followed by subsequent zygosity analysis. Single-copy homozygous transgenic plants were successfully screened out in T1 generation by ddPCR.Segregation analysis with T2 seedlings verified that identification results of ddPCR were accurate and reliable. This study provides a novel rapid and accurate method for copy number and zygosity determination in transgenic rapeseed which overcomes disadvantages of traditional Southern analysis and recently developed real-time quantitative method.
文摘目的探讨微滴数字聚合酶链反应(ddPCR)在重症急性胰腺炎(SAP)合并疑似血流感染(BSI)病原学诊断中的价值。方法选取2022年7—9月某院重症医学科收治的SAP患者,在疑似BSI发作时同步采集静脉血进行ddPCR检测和血培养(BC)及药敏试验(AST),记录两种检测方法的耗时,比较ddPCR与BC的检测结果,计算ddPCR的病原学诊断效能,并探讨ddPCR检测病原菌载量值与感染指标水平的相关性。结果共纳入22例患者,采集52份静脉血标本进行检测,BC阳性17份(32.7%),检出病原体29株;ddPCR阳性41份(78.8%),检测出病原体73株。ddPCR耗时低于BC[(0.16±0.03)d VS(5.92±1.20)d,P<0.001]。在ddPCR检测范围内,以BC为金标准,ddPCR检测的灵敏度和特异度分别为80.0%、28.6%;联合检测前1周内非血标本微生物证据综合判定BSI,ddPCR检测的灵敏度和特异度分别提高至91.9%、76.9%。ddPCR耐药基因检测中,19份检出bla KPC,9份检出bla NDM/IMP,6份检出V an A/V an M,5份检出mec A。相关性分析显示病原菌载量值与C反应蛋白、降钙素原水平呈正相关(r分别为0.347、0.414,均P<0.05)。结论ddPCR作为一种辅助BC诊断BSI的检测方法具有灵敏度高、耗时低等优势,值得进一步探讨其在临床中的应用。