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ArticleAnalytical and bioanalytical chemistry2019

Challenges and perspectives in the application of isothermal DNA amplification methods for food and water analysis.

Roland Martzy, Claudia Kolm, Rudolf Krska, Robert L Mach, Andreas H Farnleitner, Georg H Reischer

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Article in Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.

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27citing papers in PubMed
3.8field-weighted citation impact, top 6% of its field
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 63 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Roland MartzyTU Wien, Institute of Chemical, Environmental & Bioscience Engineering, Molecular Diagnostics Group, Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), 3430, Tulln, Austria.
Claudia KolmTU Wien, Institute of Chemical, Environmental & Bioscience Engineering, Molecular Diagnostics Group, Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), 3430, Tulln, Austria.
Rudolf KrskaUniversity of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 20, 3430, Tulln, Austria.
Robert L MachTU Wien, Institute of Chemical, Environmental & Bioscience Engineering, Research Area Biochemical Technology, Research Group of Synthetic Biology and Molecular Biotechnology, 1060, Vienna, Austria.
Andreas H FarnleitnerICC Interuniversity Cooperation Centre Water & Health, Vienna, Austria.
Georg H ReischerTU Wien, Institute of Chemical, Environmental & Bioscience Engineering, Molecular Diagnostics Group, Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), 3430, Tulln, Austria. georg.reischer@tuwien.ac.at.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3962-8685
TU Wien · ATQueen's University Belfast · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Molecular diagnostic tools in the field of food and water quality analysis are becoming increasingly widespread. Usually, based on DNA amplification techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), these methods are highly sensitive and versatile but require well-equipped laboratories and trained personnel. To reduce analysis time and avoid expensive equipment, isothermal DNA amplification methods for detecting various target organisms have been developed. However, to make molecular diagnostics suitable for low-resource settings and in-field applications, it is crucial to continuously adapt the working steps associated with DNA amplification, namely sample preparation, DNA extraction, and visualization of the results. Many novel approaches have been evaluated in recent years to tackle these challenges, e.g., the use of ionic liquids for the rapid isolation of nucleic acids from organisms relevant for food and water analysis or the integration of entire analytical workflows on microfluidic chips. In any event, the future of applications in the field of isothermal amplification will probably lie in ready-to-use cartridges combined with affordable handheld devices for on-site analysis. This trend article aims to make prospective users more familiar with this technology and its potential for moving molecular diagnostics from the laboratory to the field. Graphical abstract ᅟ.

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Food AnalysisWater QualityCost-Benefit AnalysisDNAIonic LiquidsLab-On-A-Chip DevicesPolymerase Chain ReactionWater MicrobiologyDNAIonic LiquidsDNA extractionIonic liquidsIsothermal DNA amplificationLow-resource settingsMolecular diagnosticsPoint-of-care testing

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PMID30617408
PMCPMC6453865
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