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- - The study aimed to create a diagnostic genechip specifically for identifying Schistosoma japonicum, focusing on a gene related to an immune response.
- - Researchers developed probes and primers targeting a specific 5D gene and utilized PCR techniques to amplify DNA from various life stages of the parasite and tested against other fluke species, confirming that the genechip could detect S. japonicum with high specificity.
- - Results showed the genechip effectively identified a 262 bp DNA fragment from S. japonicum in various samples, while showing no cross-reactivity with other fluke DNA, indicating its strong sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing the infection.
Article Abstract
Objective: In order to develop the diagnostic genechip for specific detection of Schistosoma japonicum (Chinese mainland strain).
Methods: Probe and primers were designed based on the Schistosoma japonicum 5D gene encoding an immunogenic miracidial antigen. The probe for the conservative and specific gene sequence was spotted onto the specially treated glass slides by pin-based spotting robot Pixsys 5500 and was employed to make genechips. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) protocol was designed to effectively amplify the 5D gene fragment containing the probe sequence from cercaria, egg, adult worm and infected Oncomelania DNA as well as other flukes DNA, respectively. After 35 cycles by PCR, the products were then labeled with fluorescent Cy3-labeled primer, using dissymmetrical PCR. The labeled PCR products of the target genes were hybridized to the diagnostic genechips for detection of Schistosoma japonicum and a fluorescent scanner (ScanArray 3000) was used to observe and record the hybridization signals.
Results: The result obtained from the study showed that a 262 bp DNA fragment was amplified from cercaria, egg and adult worm with the designed primers and enable the genechip be applied to detect a single cercaria, egg and adult worm. When the genechip was used to detect Clonorchis sinensis, Fasciolopsis busk, and Paragonimus westermani DNA, the results showed negative, indicating that the genechip had good specificity.
Conclusion: The genchip technique for detection of Schistosoma japonicum was established successfully and having the characteristics of high sensitivity and specificity.
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