Simple and sensitive detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in neonatal infection based on a both-end blocked peroxidase-mimicking DNAzyme.
Biotechniques
; 76(7): 323-332, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Developing a simple and highly sensitive approach for Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) detection is crucial, as it is closely associated with various disorders, such as newborn infections. Nevertheless, few of techniques have the capability to accurately identify P. aeruginosa with a high level of sensitivity and significantly improved stability. The employment of the both-end blocked peroxidase-mimicking DNAzyme significantly diminished the interferences from background signals, so conferring the approach with a high degree of selectivity and reproducibility. The proposed method is demonstrated with exceptional discernment capacity in differentiating interfering microorganisms. The simplicity, elevated sensitivity and high discerning capability make the method a highly promising alternative instrument for pathogenic bacteria detection.
This research presents a novel method for detecting P. aeruginosa using a combination of a simple molecular beacon (MB), duplex-specific nuclease (DSN), and both-end blocked peroxidase-mimicking DNAzyme. The MB probe utilized in this method can be shielded from DSN hydrolysis without requiring any additional modifications by regulating the number of stem bases to five. This assay is simple yet precise in its ability to quantitatively detect P. aeruginosa with a high level of sensitivity and specificity. In addition, the beacon enabled the identification of P. aeruginosa without the need for labeling, exhibiting a higher sensitivity over the conventional hairpin fluorescence beacon based methods.
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Asunto principal:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Infecciones por Pseudomonas
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ADN Catalítico
Límite:
Humans
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Newborn
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En
Revista:
Biotechniques
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
China
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido