Identification of DNA Signatures Suitable for Use in Development of Real-Time PCR Assays by Whole-Genome Sequence Approaches: Use of Streptococcus pyogenes in a Pilot Study
Аннотация:A stepwise computational approach using three layers of publicly available software was found to effectively identify DNA signatures for Streptococcus pyogenes. PCR testing validated that 9 out of 15 signature-derived primer sets could detect as low as 5 fg of target DNA with high specificity. The selected signature-derived primer sets were successfully evaluated against all 23 clinical isolates. The approach is readily applicable for designing molecular assays for rapid detection and characterization of various pathogenic bacteria.
Ключевые слова:Streptococcal Infections and Treatments, Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management, Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
