Metagenomic next-generation sequencing(mNGS)is a culture-independent technique that directly extracts and sequences all nucleic acids from clinical specimens.By leveraging high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic ...Metagenomic next-generation sequencing(mNGS)is a culture-independent technique that directly extracts and sequences all nucleic acids from clinical specimens.By leveraging high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic analysis,it characterizes the entire microbial landscape,including bacteria,fungi,viruses,and parasites.This approach significantly broadens detection coverage,improves sensitivity,and reduces turnaround time compared with conventional diagnostic methods.Since its initial application to suspected infectious uveitis by Doan et al.in 2006,mNGS has been increasingly integrated into ophthalmic practice to facilitate pathogen identification or exclusion[1].展开更多
基金supported by the Beijing Hospitals Authority’s Ascent Programme(DFL20220301)Beijing Nova Program(20230484445)+2 种基金Capital Health Development Scientific Research Project Grant(SF 2022-2-2035 to Y.T.)Excellent Young Talent Innovation Project of Chinese Institutes for Medical Research(CX23YQA02)the Chinese Institute for Medical Research(CX23YQ03).
文摘Metagenomic next-generation sequencing(mNGS)is a culture-independent technique that directly extracts and sequences all nucleic acids from clinical specimens.By leveraging high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic analysis,it characterizes the entire microbial landscape,including bacteria,fungi,viruses,and parasites.This approach significantly broadens detection coverage,improves sensitivity,and reduces turnaround time compared with conventional diagnostic methods.Since its initial application to suspected infectious uveitis by Doan et al.in 2006,mNGS has been increasingly integrated into ophthalmic practice to facilitate pathogen identification or exclusion[1].
