文献类型： 外文期刊

作者： Li, Dandan ¹ ; Xu, Wenxing ² ; Huang, Shengnan ³ ; An, Wei ⁴ ; Chao, Zhe ⁵ ; Zhao, Fang ⁶ ; Ai, Jun ⁷ ; Yang, Junxing ⁸ ; Gao, Shenyang ⁹ ; Li, Yuying ¹⁰ ; Chen, Lijun ¹² ; Xu, Guofeng ¹¹ ;

作者机构： 1.Anim & Plant Inspection & Quarantine Technol Ctr, Haikou Customs, Haikou, Peoples R China

2.Hainan Med Univ, Hainan Gen Hosp, Hainan Affiliated Hosp, Haikou, Peoples R China

3.Haikou Customs, Haikou, Peoples R China

4.Technol Ctr Chengdu Customs, Chengdu, Peoples R China

5.Hainan Acad Agr Sci, Inst Anim Sci & Vet Med, Haikou, Peoples R China

6.Technol Ctr Shenzhen Customs, Shenzhen, Peoples R China

7.Kunming Customs, Kunming, Peoples R China

8.Anim & Plant Inspection & Quarantine Technol Ctr, Shenzhen Customs, Shenzhen, Peoples R China

9.Jinzhou Med Univ, Coll Anim Husb & Vet Med, Jinzhou, Peoples R China

10.Southwest Med Univ, Dept Resp Crit Care, Affiliated Hosp, Luzhou, Peoples R China

11.Southwest Med Univ, Inflammat & Allerg Dis Res Unit, Affiliated Hosp, Luzhou, Peoples R China

12.Technol Ctr Nanning Customs, Nanning Customs, Nanning, Peoples R China

关键词： Brucella spp; Omp25; DPO-based PCR assay; Bacteria detection

期刊名称：BMC MICROBIOLOGY （ 影响因子：4.2； 五年影响因子：4.8 ）

ISSN： 1471-2180

年卷期： 2025 年 25 卷 1 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： BackgroundBrucella spp. are Gram-negative bacteria causing brucellosis, a major zoonotic disease affecting animals and humans. Annually, over 500,000 human cases are reported globally, with many undiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms and diagnostic challenges. Current methods for Brucella detection, such as culture and serology, are time-consuming and lack specificity, hindering effective disease control. This study aims to develop a novel dual priming oligonucleotide (DPO) system-based PCR method for the specific detection of Brucella spp. in slaughter-aged livestock. This approach provides a rapid, sensitive, and field-deployable tool to improve early diagnosis and control of brucellosis.MethodsWe developed a DPO system-based PCR assay for the specific detection of Brucella spp. in slaughter-aged livestock. The method utilizes two sets of primers designed to specifically target unique regions of the Brucella genome. The assay was validated for specificity using a panel of 15 non-target bacterial species commonly found in livestock, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Campylobacter spp. Sensitivity was evaluated using DNA extracted from a range of Brucella strains, with detection limits assessed using serially diluted samples. The assay's performance was further tested on 500 samples from slaughter-aged sheep to assess its applicability in field conditions.ResultsThe DPO-based PCR assay demonstrated excellent specificity, with no cross-reactivity observed in any of the 15 non-target bacterial species tested. The assay was able to detect Brucella spp. at low DNA concentrations, with a sensitivity limit of approximately 5.3 x 101 CFU/mL of the Brucella per reaction. In the field validation, 500 samples from slaughter-aged sheep were tested, and the assay successfully identified Brucella infections in animals with no false positives or negatives. When compared to conventional PCR, the DPO-PCR method exhibited improved specificity and faster results, with a significantly reduced time to diagnosis.ConclusionsThe DPO-based PCR assay provides a highly specific, rapid, and cost-effective tool for the detection of Brucella spp. in slaughter-aged livestock. This method is suitable for routine surveillance in slaughterhouses, offering a promising solution for early detection and control of brucellosis in both livestock and public health contexts. The assay's simplicity and robustness make it an ideal candidate for field deployment, particularly in resource-limited settings where timely disease control is crucial.Clinical trial numberNot applicable