Publications by authors named "Masato Owaku"
J Infect Chemother
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- Smart Gene is an automated molecular testing platform designed for quick SARS-CoV-2 detection, requiring only 1 minute of hands-on time, though its performance had not been previously evaluated.
- The study involved collecting nasopharyngeal and anterior nasal samples from subjects, comparing results from Smart Gene SARS-CoV-2 assay to the reference real-time RT-PCR assay.
- Results indicated high concordance rates for both sample types, with Smart Gene demonstrating reliability in detecting SARS-CoV-2, thus showing its potential as an effective testing option.
Article Synopsis
- Macrolides are the preferred treatment for Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections, but resistance has been on the rise since 2000, prompting the need for effective detection methods.
- The Smart Gene® system offers a quick and compact solution for detecting M. pneumoniae and identifying mutations associated with drug resistance through a new qPCR method that produces results in just 50 minutes.
- In a study, the Smart Gene® system demonstrated high accuracy, with 98.7% sensitivity and 100% specificity, and successfully detected a mutation in 9% of tested samples, indicating its potential for use in clinical settings.
