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ArticleBMC microbiology2024

Development of a multiple cross displacement amplification combined with nanoparticles-based biosensor assay for rapid and sensitive detection of Streptococcus pyogenes.

Zhiqian Dou, Ling Xie, Meiling Gao, Dexi Liu

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Article in BMC microbiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Development of a real-time multiple cross displacement amplification assay for rapid and highly sensitive detection of Streptococcus pyogenes.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2025
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Zhiqian DouDepartment of Gynaecology and obstetrics, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China.
Ling XieDepartment of Dermatology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China.
Meiling GaoDepartment of Anesthesiology, Xiangyang No.1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
Dexi LiuDepartment of Stomatology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China. ldx5771031@163.com.
Hubei University of Medicine · CNTaihe Hospital · CN

Funding

Bureau of Science and Technology of Shiyan City 2021k68Hubei natural science foundation 2020CFB747
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundS. pyogenes, is a primary pathogen that leads to pharyngitis and can also trigger severe conditions like necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), often resulting in high mortality rates. Therefore, prompt identification and appropriate treatment of S. pyogenes infections are crucial in preventing the worsening of symptoms and alleviating the disease's impact.

resultsIn this study, a newly developed technique called multiple cross displacement amplification (MCDA) was employed to detect S. pyogenes,specifically targeting the speB gene, at a temperature of 63°C within 30 min. Then, an easily portable and user-friendly nanoparticles-based lateral flow biosensor (LFB) assay was introduced for the rapid analysis of MCDA products in just 2 min. The results indicated that the LFB offers greater objectivity compared to Malachite Green and is simpler than electrophoresis. The MCDA-LFB assay boasts a low detection limit of 200 fg and exhibits no cross-reaction with non-S. pyogenes strains. Among 230 clinical swab throat samples, the MCDA-LFB method identified 27 specimens as positive, demonstrating higher sensitivity compared to 23 samples detected positive by qPCR assay and 18 samples by culture. The only equipment needed for this assay is a portable dry block heater. Moreover, each MCDA-LFB test is cost-effective, priced at approximately $US 5.5.

conclusionThe MCDA-LFB assay emerges as a straightforward, specific, sensitive, portable, and user-friendly method for the rapid diagnosis of S. pyogenes in clinical samples.

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Biosensing TechniquesNanoparticlesNucleic Acid Amplification TechniquesSensitivity and SpecificityStreptococcus pyogenesTemperatureLateral flow biosensorMCDA-LFB; Detection limitMultiple cross displacement amplificationStreptococcus pyogenes

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