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Author(s): Carina Almeida
Diogo Constante
André Ferreira
Laura Cerqueira
Maria J. Vieira
Nuno F. Azevedo
Title: A new colorimetric peptide nucleic acid-based assay for the specific detection of bacteria
Issue Date: 2014
Abstract: Aim: Developments on synthetic molecules, such as peptide nucleic acid (PNA), make FISH procedures more robust for microbial identification. Fluorochromes use might hinder a broader implementation of PNA-FISH, but colorimetric applications are inexistent so far. Methods: A biotin-labeled eubacteria probe was used to develop a colorimetric PNA-in situ hybridization (ISH) assay. An enzymatic-conjugate, targeting biotin, was introduced. The procedure was optimized and evaluated regarding sensitivity, specificity and detection limit. Results: Results have shown strong ISH signals. The method was specific, but permeabilization problems were observed for Gram-positive bacteria. Detection limit was 5 x 10(7) CFU/ml, limiting current applications to pre-enriched samples. Conclusion: The PNA-ISH procedure described here is a simple alternative to other detection methods, and is also the base for the development of other PNA colorimetric systems.
Subject: Ciências biológicas
Biological sciences
Scientific areas: Ciências exactas e naturais::Ciências biológicas
Natural sciences::Biological sciences
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10216/104971
Related Information: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia/Projetos Estratégicos/PEst-C/EQB/UI0511/2013/PROJECTO ESTRATÉGICO - UI 511 - 2013-2014/UI0511
Document Type: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
Rights: restrictedAccess
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