| A multiplex PCR assay able to simultaneously detect Torque teno virus isolates from phylogenetic groups 1 to 5. | |
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PMID: 15933778 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Torque teno virus (TTV) is a circular, single-stranded DNA virus that chronically infects healthy individuals of all ages worldwide. TTV has an extreme genetic heterogeneity which is reflected in its current classification into five main phylogenetic groups (1-5). Using specific PCR assays, it has been shown that many individuals are co-infected with TTV isolates belonging to different phylogenetic groups. Here, a multiplex PCR assay was developed, using five recombinant plasmids. Each plasmid carried an insert of different size issued from a TTV isolate belonging to a different group. The assay was able to simultaneously amplify DNAs of TTV isolates belonging to all five phylogenetic groups. Multiplex PCR was then tested satisfactorily on DNAs extracted from 55 serum samples (47 health care workers and 8 AIDS patients). All individuals but nine were infected with at least one TTV isolate. Co-infection with multiple isolates was found in 29/47 (62%) health care workers and in 8/8 (100%) AIDS patients. A number of discrepancies were observed when results obtained with three thermostable DNA polymerases were compared. For example, four TTV phylogenetic groups were detected in a particular serum sample by using one of the three DNA polymerases, whereas the other two enzymes were able to detect only three TTV groups. However, none of the three enzymes used could be broadly considered to be more efficient than the others. Despite its limitations, the assay described here constitutes a suitable tool to visualize the degree of co-infection of a given population, avoiding time-consuming experiments. |
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Authors:
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S Devalle; C Niel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2005-06-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas médicas e biológicas / Sociedade Brasileira de Biofísica ... [et al.] Volume: 38 ISSN: 0100-879X ISO Abbreviation: Braz. J. Med. Biol. Res. Publication Date: 2005 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-06-03 Completed Date: 2006-01-23 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8112917 Medline TA: Braz J Med Biol Res Country: Brazil |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 853-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Departamento de Virologia, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, FIOCRUZ, 21040-900 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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virology* DNA Virus Infections / virology* DNA, Viral / analysis* Electrophoresis, Agar Gel Humans Male Phylogeny* Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods* Torque teno virus / genetics*, isolation & purification |
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0/DNA, Viral |
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