Loop-mediated isothermal ampliifcation （LAMP） is a novel nucleic acid diagnostic method that can amplify rapidly a target template under isothermal conditions. In this study, a LAMP assay for rapid detection of Chin...Loop-mediated isothermal ampliifcation （LAMP） is a novel nucleic acid diagnostic method that can amplify rapidly a target template under isothermal conditions. In this study, a LAMP assay for rapid detection of Chinese giant salamander ranavirus（CGSRV） was developed from culture isolates and clinical samples. The LAMP assay was developed by designing one set of four speciifc primers, targeting the major capsid protein （MCP） gene of CGSRV. Reaction time and temperature were optimal for 40 min at 62°C. The developed LAMP assay is speciifc and highly sensitive for CGSRV detection, the detection limit could reach about 5 copies of cloned viral genomic fragments. The sensitivity of the LAMP assay was about 1000 and 10-fold higher than that of both conventional and nested PCR, respectively. The LAMP ampliifcation produces a typical ladder-like pattern of products on an agarose gel that can be visually inspected after addition of ethidium bromide. The LAMP assay was evaluated further with clinical samples, and the results indicated the suitability and simplicity of the test as a rapid diagnostic tool for the detection of CGSRV.展开更多
Chinese giant salamander ranavirus （CGSRV） is an emerging pathogen in captive populations of the Chinese giant salamander （Andrias davidianus）. We processed 140 morbid Chinese giant salamanders from seven captive ...Chinese giant salamander ranavirus （CGSRV） is an emerging pathogen in captive populations of the Chinese giant salamander （Andrias davidianus）. We processed 140 morbid Chinese giant salamanders from seven captive breeding populations over five years, and describe the disease associated with CGSRV infection. The most common gross signs were significant swelling of the legs and coelomic cavity, erythema of the legs and ventrum in juveniles; cutaneous erosions and ulcerations in adults, particularly the limbs and the head; and marked petechial or ecchymotic hemorrhages of the internal organs, particularly the liver, spleen and kidney. Histological examination showed degeneration, necrosis, and inflammation in many organs, particularly in the organs where hemorrhage was observed. There was evidence of eosinophilic inclusion bodies in degenerated and necrotic cells. We identified virus particles and empty capsids without viral nucleoid in the inclusion bodies using electron microscopy. Virus particles were hexagonal or round shape, and appeared in paracrystalline arrays, aggregates, or singly. All enveloped viral particles were 140-160 nm. Polymerase chain reaction followed by sequencing verified that the virus particles were CGSRV. These results collectively support that CGSRV was the etiologic agent responsible for these mass die-offs of the Chinese giant salamander. The pathology described herein will be useful in diagnosing cases of ranaviral disease caused by CGSRV, and provide evidence that this pathogen is a significant threat to the Chinese giant salamander.展开更多
为了进行大鲵蛙病毒(Chinese giant salamander ranavirus,CGSRV)的早期诊断,以US22家族基因作为靶基因,建立大鲵蛙病毒Taq Man MGB实时荧光定量PCR检测方法,同时对该方法进行特异性、敏感性、重复性评估,并对73份未知大鲵血液样品进行...为了进行大鲵蛙病毒(Chinese giant salamander ranavirus,CGSRV)的早期诊断,以US22家族基因作为靶基因,建立大鲵蛙病毒Taq Man MGB实时荧光定量PCR检测方法,同时对该方法进行特异性、敏感性、重复性评估,并对73份未知大鲵血液样品进行检测。结果显示,标准曲线在所选浓度范围内具有良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.997;该方法对大鲵蛙病毒的检测有高度特异性,与其他8种病毒或细菌之间均无交叉反应;灵敏性良好,能检测到2.00×101copies/L的标准品浓度,比普通PCR高1 000倍;批内和批间重复的变异系数均小于2%,重复性好;在73份未知样品检测中,Taq Man MGB实时荧光定量PCR能够检测到更低浓度的病毒,较常规PCR的敏感性更佳。鉴于该方法快速、特异、敏感、可重复、可定量的优点,对大鲵蛙病毒早期潜伏感染的快速诊断具有重要意义。展开更多
基金supported by the Sichuan Technology Support Planning (No. 2014 NZ0027)
文摘Loop-mediated isothermal ampliifcation （LAMP） is a novel nucleic acid diagnostic method that can amplify rapidly a target template under isothermal conditions. In this study, a LAMP assay for rapid detection of Chinese giant salamander ranavirus（CGSRV） was developed from culture isolates and clinical samples. The LAMP assay was developed by designing one set of four speciifc primers, targeting the major capsid protein （MCP） gene of CGSRV. Reaction time and temperature were optimal for 40 min at 62°C. The developed LAMP assay is speciifc and highly sensitive for CGSRV detection, the detection limit could reach about 5 copies of cloned viral genomic fragments. The sensitivity of the LAMP assay was about 1000 and 10-fold higher than that of both conventional and nested PCR, respectively. The LAMP ampliifcation produces a typical ladder-like pattern of products on an agarose gel that can be visually inspected after addition of ethidium bromide. The LAMP assay was evaluated further with clinical samples, and the results indicated the suitability and simplicity of the test as a rapid diagnostic tool for the detection of CGSRV.
基金supported by the Sichuan Technology Support Planning (No.2014NZ0027)Sichuan Academic Leader Training Fund (No.2015RST0016)
文摘Chinese giant salamander ranavirus （CGSRV） is an emerging pathogen in captive populations of the Chinese giant salamander （Andrias davidianus）. We processed 140 morbid Chinese giant salamanders from seven captive breeding populations over five years, and describe the disease associated with CGSRV infection. The most common gross signs were significant swelling of the legs and coelomic cavity, erythema of the legs and ventrum in juveniles; cutaneous erosions and ulcerations in adults, particularly the limbs and the head; and marked petechial or ecchymotic hemorrhages of the internal organs, particularly the liver, spleen and kidney. Histological examination showed degeneration, necrosis, and inflammation in many organs, particularly in the organs where hemorrhage was observed. There was evidence of eosinophilic inclusion bodies in degenerated and necrotic cells. We identified virus particles and empty capsids without viral nucleoid in the inclusion bodies using electron microscopy. Virus particles were hexagonal or round shape, and appeared in paracrystalline arrays, aggregates, or singly. All enveloped viral particles were 140-160 nm. Polymerase chain reaction followed by sequencing verified that the virus particles were CGSRV. These results collectively support that CGSRV was the etiologic agent responsible for these mass die-offs of the Chinese giant salamander. The pathology described herein will be useful in diagnosing cases of ranaviral disease caused by CGSRV, and provide evidence that this pathogen is a significant threat to the Chinese giant salamander.
文摘为了进行大鲵蛙病毒(Chinese giant salamander ranavirus,CGSRV)的早期诊断,以US22家族基因作为靶基因,建立大鲵蛙病毒Taq Man MGB实时荧光定量PCR检测方法,同时对该方法进行特异性、敏感性、重复性评估,并对73份未知大鲵血液样品进行检测。结果显示,标准曲线在所选浓度范围内具有良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.997;该方法对大鲵蛙病毒的检测有高度特异性,与其他8种病毒或细菌之间均无交叉反应;灵敏性良好,能检测到2.00×101copies/L的标准品浓度,比普通PCR高1 000倍;批内和批间重复的变异系数均小于2%,重复性好;在73份未知样品检测中,Taq Man MGB实时荧光定量PCR能够检测到更低浓度的病毒,较常规PCR的敏感性更佳。鉴于该方法快速、特异、敏感、可重复、可定量的优点,对大鲵蛙病毒早期潜伏感染的快速诊断具有重要意义。
