Highly Sensitive and Rapid Determination of Mycobacterium Leprae Based on Real-time Multiple Cross Displacement Amplification

Overview

Journal BMC Microbiol

Publisher Biomed Central

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2023 Sep 28

PMID 37770823

Authors

Junfei Huang

Yi Tong

Yijiang Chen

Xinggui Yang

Xiaoyu Wei

Xu Chen

Jinlan Li

ShiJun Li

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Abstract

Background: Mycobacterium leprae (ML) is the pathogen that causes leprosy, which has a long history and still exists today. ML is an intracellular mycobacterium that dominantly induces leprosy by causing permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes as well as deformities and disabilities. Moreover, ML grows slowly and is nonculturable in vitro. Given the prevalence of leprosy, a highly sensitive and rapid method for the early diagnosis of leprosy is urgently needed.

Results: In this study, we devised a novel tool for the diagnosis of leprosy by combining restriction endonuclease, real-time fluorescence analysis and multiple cross displacement amplification (E-RT-MCDA). To establish the system, primers for the target gene RLEP were designed, and the optimal conditions for E-RT-MCDA at 67 °C for 36 min were determined. Genomic DNA from ML, various pathogens and clinical samples was used to evaluate and optimize the E-RT-MCDA assay. The limit of detection (LoD) was 48.6 fg per vessel for pure ML genomic DNA, and the specificity of detection was as high as 100%. In addition, the detection process could be completed in 36 min by using a real-time monitor.

Conclusion: The E-RT-MCDA method devised in the current study is a reliable, sensitive and rapid technique for leprosy diagnosis and could be used as a potential tool in clinical settings.

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