Rapid and sensitive detection of norovirus genomes in oysters by a two-step isothermal amplification assay system combining nucleic acid sequence-based amplification and reverse transcription-loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays.

ABSTRACT: We developed a two-step isothermal amplification assay system, which achieved the detection of norovirus (NoV) genomes in oysters with a sensitivity similar to that of reverse transcription-seminested PCR. The time taken for the amplification of NoV genomes from RNA extracts was shortened to about 3 h.

SUBMITTER: Fukuda S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2446545 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature