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ampliPHOX Colorimetric Detection on a DNA Microarray for Influenza
Published on: June 9, 2011
Single-step multiplex reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for influenza A virus subtype H5N1
Sunchai Payungporn1, Piraya Phakdeewirot, Salin Chutinimitkul
1Center of Excellence in Viral Hepatitis Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Abstract:
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 causes a rapidly fatal systemic disease in domestic poultry and spreads directly from poultry to humans. The aim of this study was to develop a rapid, cost-saving and effective method for influenza A virus subtype H5N1 detection. The selected primer set was used in single-step RT-PCR for simultaneous detection in multiplex format of the 276-, 189-, and 131-bp fragments, corresponding to sequences specific for M, H5 and N1. The amplified DNA fragments were clearly separated by agarose gel electrophoresis. The sensitivity of this assay was about 10(3) copies/microL. Moreover, this method can be applied to detect not only avian but also human influenza A virus subtype H5N1. In conclusion, the highlights of this particular method are its rapidity and cost-effectiveness, thus rendering it feasible and attractive for large-scale screening at times of influenza A virus subtype H5N1 outbreak.

