SYBR®Green qPCR Salmonella detection system allowing discrimination at the genus, species and subspecies levels

Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2013 Nov;97(22):9811-24. doi: 10.1007/s00253-013-5234-x. Epub 2013 Oct 11.

Abstract

In this work, a three-level Salmonella detection system based on a combination of seven SYBR®Green qPCR was developed. This detection system discriminates Salmonella at the genus, species and subspecies levels using a single 96-well plate. The SYBR®Green qPCR assays target the invA, rpoD, iroB and safC genes, as well as the STM0296 locus, putatively coding for a cytoplasmic protein. This study includes the design of primer pairs, in silico and in situ selectivity, sensitivity, repeatability and reproducibility evaluations of the seven SYBR®Green qPCR assays. Each detection level displayed a selectivity of 100 %. This combinatory SYBR®Green qPCR system was also compared with three commercially available Salmonella qPCR detection kits. This comparison highlighted the importance of using a multi-gene detection system to be able to detect every target strain, even those with deletion or mutation of important genes.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
  • Benzothiazoles
  • DNA Primers / genetics
  • Diamines
  • Fluorescent Dyes / metabolism*
  • Organic Chemicals / metabolism*
  • Quinolines
  • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Salmonella / classification*
  • Salmonella / genetics
  • Salmonella / isolation & purification*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Staining and Labeling / methods

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Benzothiazoles
  • DNA Primers
  • Diamines
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Organic Chemicals
  • Quinolines
  • SYBR Green I