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A rapid quantitative real-time PCR-based DNA quantification assay coupled with species--assignment capabilities for two hybridizing Macaca species.

ABSTRACT: Regional populations of rhesus and long-tailed macaques exhibit fundamental differences in mitochondrial DNA, short tandem repeat and single nucleotide polymorphism variation between mainland and insular Southeast Asian populations. Some studies have revealed genetic admixture between these species due to natural hybridization and human-assisted intercrosses. A quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay was developed to efficiently determine the species of origin of a macaque biological sample, and to quantify the species-specific template DNA. Prior knowledge of species identity and DNA concentrations are crucial for maintaining cost-effective methods and accurate DNA analysis. DNA from 109 regionally representative rhesus and long-tailed macaques was qPCR amplified to determine the species and template quantities. Of the 19 Vietnamese long-tailed macaques, 3 samples were discovered to be hybrids.

SUBMITTER: Barr A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3221255 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A rapid quantitative real-time PCR-based DNA quantification assay coupled with species--assignment capabilities for two hybridizing Macaca species.

Barr A A Premasuthan A A Satkoski J J Smith D G DG George D D Kanthaswamy S S

Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology 20110601 2

Regional populations of rhesus and long-tailed macaques exhibit fundamental differences in mitochondrial DNA, short tandem repeat and single nucleotide polymorphism variation between mainland and insular Southeast Asian populations. Some studies have revealed genetic admixture between these species due to natural hybridization and human-assisted intercrosses. A quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay was developed to efficiently determine the species of origin of a macaque biological sample, and ...[more]

PMID: 21646786

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Project description:BackgroundThe entry of PCR-based techniques into malaria diagnostics has improved the sensitivity and specificity of the detection of Plasmodium infections. It has been shown that humans are regularly infected by at least six different Plasmodium species. The MC004 real-time PCR assay for malaria diagnosis is a novel single-tube assay that has been developed for the purpose of simultaneously detecting all Plasmodium species known to infect humans, and discrimination between Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale wallikeri, Plasmodium ovale curtisi, Plasmodium knowlesi (including differentiation of three strains) and Plasmodium cynomolgi (including differentiation of three strains). Detection and identification of Plasmodium species relies on molecular beacon probe-based melting curve analysis. In addition, this assay might be used to quantify the parasitaemia of at least P. falciparum by calculating the level of parasitaemia directly from the Cq-value.MethodsThe samples used in this study comprised reference samples, patient samples, and synthetic controls. The following analytical performance characteristics of the MC004 assay were determined: analytical specificity, limit of detection, the ability to detect mixed infections, and the potential to determine the level of parasitaemia of P. falciparum, including assessment of within-run and between-run precisions.ResultsNo false positive or false negative results were observed. The limit of detection of P. falciparum was 1 × 10-3 IU/mL (WHO standard). Mixed infections with P. falciparum and non-falciparum species were correctly identified. A calibration curve could be established to quantify the parasitaemia of at least P. falciparum. The within-run and between-run precisions were less than 20% CV at the tested parasitaemia levels of 0.09%, 0.16%, 2.15% and 27.27%.ConclusionBased upon the analytical performance characteristics that were determined, the MC004 assay showed performance suitable for use in clinical settings, as well as epidemiological studies.

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A rapid quantitative real-time PCR-based DNA quantification assay coupled with species--assignment capabilities for two hybridizing Macaca species.

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A rapid quantitative real-time PCR-based DNA quantification assay coupled with species--assignment capabilities for two hybridizing Macaca species.

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