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Detection of Bacteria Using Fluorogenic DNAzymes
Published on: May 28, 2012
[Molecular and immunological detection of bacteria applied to bio-terrorism]
1Urmite, CNRS UMR 6236, IRD 198, IFR 48, Faculté de Médecine, pôle des Maladies Infectieuses, AP-HM, 27 boulevard Jean-Moulin, 13385 Marseille cedex 05, France.
Abstract:
Following the episode of letters containing anthrax in the USA in 2001, the fight against bio-terrorism became a priority for many countries (including France). The detection of bacteria in bio-terrorism settings is a major component of this fight. Indeed, the early detection of these bio-terrorism agents leads to an appropriate treatment and to a reduced transmission of the disease. Bacteria are important bio-terrorism agents, and the techniques used for their detection are constantly evolving. In this review, after describing the main bacteria that can be used for bio-terrorism, we also describe the techniques available for their detection: DNA or antigen detection.
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