Complex Approach to Species-Specific Detection of Cowpox Virus
https://doi.org/10.21055/0370-1069-2016-4-60-63
Abstract
Objective of the study is to develop and validate the method for species-specific detection of cowpox virus (CPV). Materials and methods. Utilized were oligonucleotide primers and fluorescence-labeled probes for genus-specific detection of orthopoxviruses (OPV) and species-specific detection of cowpox and ectromelia viruses (EV). Pairs of fluorescent dyes and corresponding fluorescence extinguishers were embodied into probes in accordance with their specificity: OPV-specific probe contained FAM/BHQ1 pair, CPVspecific probe – JOE/BHQ1, and EV-specific – Cy5/BHQ3. For evaluation of sensitivity and specificity of the method for species-specific detection of CPV, investigated were samples of 68 different strains of orthopoxviruses. Results and conclusions. Implemented was complex approach to species-specific detection of CPV using multiplex real-time PCR variant for simultaneous multilocus detection on the basis of three independent target genes of CPV, to genus-specific detection for the exclusion of false-negative results, and additional oligonucleotide primers and probes, providing for specific detection of EV, aimed at the exclusion of false-positive results.
About the Author
R. A. Maksyutov
State Scientific Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Kol’tsovo
Russian Federation
Kol’tsovo, Novosibirsk Region, 630559
Russian Federation
Kol’tsovo, Novosibirsk Region, 630559
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Maksyutov R.A. Complex Approach to Species-Specific Detection of Cowpox Virus. Problems of Particularly Dangerous Infections. 2016;(4):60-63. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21055/0370-1069-2016-4-60-63
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