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ArticleMalaria journal2021

Validation of SYBR green I based closed-tube loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for diagnosis of knowlesi malaria.

Meng Yee Lai, Choo Huck Ooi, Yee Ling Lau

Erratum issuedOpen access · goldAbstract readValidation Study
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Article in Malaria journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 11 papers.

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11citing papers in PubMed
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 37 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Meng Yee LaiDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia.
Choo Huck OoiSarawak State Health Department, Jalan Diplomatik, Off Jalan Bako, Kuching, Sarawak, 93050, Malaysia.
Yee Ling LauDepartment of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia. lauyeeling@um.edu.my.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2037-2165
University of Malaya · MY

Funding

Ministry of Education, Malaysia LR0002D-2018
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAs an alternative to PCR methods, LAMP is increasingly being used in the field of molecular diagnostics. Under isothermal conditions at 65 °C, the entire procedure takes approximately 30 min to complete. In this study, we establish a sensitive and visualized LAMP method in a closed-tube system for the detection of Plasmodium knowlesi.

methodsA total of 71 malaria microscopy positive blood samples collected in blood spots were obtained from the Sarawak State Health Department. Using 18s rRNA as the target gene, nested PCR and SYBR green I LAMP assay were performed following the DNA extraction. The colour changes of LAMP end products were observed by naked eyes.

resultsLAMP assay demonstrated a detection limit of 10 copies/µL in comparison with 100 copies/µL nested PCR. Of 71 P. knowlesi blood samples collected, LAMP detected 69 microscopy-positive samples. LAMP exhibited higher sensitivity than nested PCR assay. The SYBR green I LAMP assay was 97.1% sensitive (95% CI 90.2-99.7%) and 100% specific (95% CI 83.2-100%). Without opening the cap, incorporation of SYBR green I into the inner cap of the tube enabled the direct visualization of results upon completion of amplification. The positives instantaneously turned green while the negatives remained orange.

conclusionsThese results indicate that SYBR green I LAMP assay is a convenient diagnosis tool for the detection of P. knowlesi in remote settings.

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BenzothiazolesDiaminesHumansMalariaMalaysiaMolecular Diagnostic TechniquesNucleic Acid Amplification TechniquesPlasmodium knowlesiQuinolinesRNA, ProtozoanRNA, Ribosomal, 18SSensitivity and SpecificityBenzothiazolesDiaminesQuinolinesRNA, ProtozoanRNA, Ribosomal, 18SSYBR Green IKnowlesiLAMPMalariaMolecular diagnosticSYBR green I

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PMID33766038
PMCPMC7995794
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