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ReviewFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology2025

Advances in the application of CRISPR technology in pathogen detection: amplification-based and amplification-free strategies.

Xiaoxing Zhou, Chao Ye, Mengru Xie, Yan Wei, Yilian Zhao, Xinchu Liu, Jinghui Ma, Jilin Qing, Zhizhong Chen

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Review in Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Xiaoxing Zhou *School of Clinical Medicine, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Chao Ye *Precision Joint Inspection Centre, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuangzu Autonomous Region and Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China.
Mengru Xie *The First Clinical Medical College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Yan WeiGraduate College, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China.
Yilian ZhaoPrecision Joint Inspection Centre, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuangzu Autonomous Region and Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China.
Xinchu LiuSchool of Clinical Medicine, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China.
Jinghui MaThe First Clinical Medical College of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
Jilin QingCenter for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuangzu Autonomous Region and Guangxi Academic of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China.
Zhizhong ChenPrecision Joint Inspection Centre, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuangzu Autonomous Region and Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

CRISPR technology, with its high specificity and programmability, has become an important tool for the detection of human pathogens. The timely and accurate detection of pathogens is crucial for public health. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the application of CRISPR technology for pathogen detection. However, several challenges remain, including detection sensitivity, specificity, and operational convenience. This review summarizes the latest advances in CRISPR technology for pathogen detection, with a focus on the principles and performance comparisons of amplification-based CRISPR (such as those combined with isothermal amplification techniques like RPA and LAMP) and amplification-free CRISPR (such as cascade CRISPR, sensor technologies, and digital droplet CRISPR). It also discusses their applications in pathogen detection. In addition, the article analyzes the advantages and limitations of CRISPR detection technology and looks forward to future development trends, providing a theoretical basis for the optimization of rapid diagnostic techniques for pathogens.

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BacteriaClustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic RepeatsCommunicable DiseasesCRISPR-Cas SystemsMolecular Diagnostic TechniquesNucleic Acid Amplification TechniquesHumansSensitivity and Specificityamplification-based CRISPRamplification-free CRISPRCRISPR technologyisothermal amplificationpathogen detectionsensor technology

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PMCPMC12620484

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