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Optimization and validation of multilocus sequence typing for Candida albicans.

Arianna Tavanti1, Neil A R Gow, Sonia Senesi

  • 1Department of Molecular & Cell Biology, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|August 9, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) effectively differentiates Candida albicans isolates using eight gene fragments. This optimized method enhances epidemiological studies by providing high-resolution strain typing.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Candida albicans is a significant human pathogen.
  • Accurate strain typing is crucial for epidemiological investigations and understanding transmission dynamics.
  • Existing multilocus sequence typing (MLST) methods for C. albicans require optimization for routine use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an optimized multilocus sequence typing (MLST) scheme for Candida albicans.
  • To assess the discriminatory power of the proposed MLST system for epidemiological studies.
  • To confirm the stability and reliability of the MLST method for clinical isolates.

Main Methods:

  • Sequencing of eight housekeeping gene fragments (four previously described, four novel: AAT1a, AAT1b, MPI, ZWF1) from 75 C. albicans isolates.

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  • Analysis of polymorphic sites and determination of unique sequence types.
  • Complementary typing using 25S rRNA gene transcribed spacer region variations and mating type-like (MTL) locus homozygosity.
  • Validation of MLST stability using sequential isolates from patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified 46 unique sequence types among 50 distinct isolates, demonstrating high discriminatory power.
    • Confirmed MLST stability in sequential isolates, with minimal variation (single nucleotide changes).
    • Detected heterozygous polymorphisms, validating genuine genetic variation rather than sequencing errors.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed eight-gene fragment MLST scheme is a powerful and reliable tool for differentiating Candida albicans isolates.
    • This optimized MLST system is suitable for routine epidemiological surveillance and clinical studies.
    • The findings extend and validate previous MLST applications for C. albicans.