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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Selective PCR detection of viable Enterobacter sakazakii cells utilizing propidium monoazide or ethidium bromide monoazide
Journal of Applied Microbiology, Volume 105, No. 4, Year 2008
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Aims: The detection of viable Enterobacter sakazakii cells is important due to the association of this pathogen with outbreaks of life-threatening neonatal infections. The aim of this study was to optimize a PCR-based method for selective detection of only viable Ent. sakazakii cells in the presence of dead cells, utilizing propidium monoazide (PMA) or ethidium bromide monoazide (EMA). Methods and Results: PMA or EMA was added to suspensions of viable and/or dead Ent. sakazakii cells at varying concentrations (10, 50 or 100 μg ml -1) prior to DNA isolation and PCR with Ent. sakazakii-specific primers. At concentrations of 50 and 100 μg ml-1, PMA completely inhibited PCR amplification from dead cells, while causing no significant inhibition of the amplification from viable cells. PMA was also effective in allowing selective PCR detection of only viable cells in mixtures of varying ratios of viable and dead cells. EMA was equally effective in preventing amplification from dead cells, however, it also inhibited DNA amplification from viable cells. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the efficiency of PMA for viable and dead differentiation of Ent. sakazakii, as well as the lack of selectivity of EMA for this purpose. Significance and Impact of the Study: PMA-PCR, in particular, will be useful for monitoring the resistance, survival strategies and stress responses of Ent. sakazakii in foods and the environment. © 2008 The Authors.
Authors & Co-Authors
Cawthorn, Donna Maree
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University
Witthuhn, R. C.
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University
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Citations: 128
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1365-2672.2008.03851.x
ISSN:
13645072
e-ISSN:
13652672
Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics
Maternal And Child Health