Abstract:
The present invention relates to GRCS bacteriophages, as well as to methods and compositions for the treatment of prosthetic joint infection. Particularly, the present invention provides bacteriophages specific against Staphylococcus aureus from prosthetic joint infections.
Abstract:
Certain embodiments are directed to paper/polymer hybrid microfluidic devices integrated with nano-biosensors for pathogen detection and infectious disease diagnosis. Microfluidics provides for minimal reagent consumption, integrated processing, and analysis of complex biological fluids with high efficiency and sensitivity. The devices and methods described herein provide for simple, rapid, and sensitive pathogen detection at low cost. Embodiments include methods and devices for direct pathogen detection.
Abstract:
본 발명은 다양한 프라이머 및 프로브를 이용한 3개의 타겟 유전자를 동시에 증폭하여 분석하여 MRSA를 검출하는 방법 및 이를 이용한 진단키트에 관한 것이다. 본 발명은 타겟 유전자(바람직하게는, mecA, SCCmec/orfX 및 16S rRNA)-특이적인 프라이머와 프로브를 이용한 멀티플렉스 실-시간 PCR(real-time polymerase chain reaction)을 통해 MRSA를 효과적으로 검출하고 이를 다른 스트레인들과 용이하게 구별할 수 있다. 또한, 본 발명의 진단키트는 시료 내 타겟 유전자들을 멀티플렉스 실-시간 PCR을 통해 간편하고 효율적으로 검출할 수 있다. 따라서, 본 발명의 방법 및 키트는 MRSA의 정확한 진단 뿐 아니라 감염을 검출할 수 있으며, 이를 기반으로 보다 정확하게 질환의 예후를 예측하고 치료에 적용될 수 있다.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns rhodamine based fluorescent probes which have use in detecting coagulase-producing bacterial strains. In particular, wherein the bacterial strain is MRSA or MSSA.
Abstract:
Embodiments of various aspects described herein are directed to methods, compositions, kits and systems for rapid determination of antibiotic susceptibility of a microbe within hours after a sample is collected. In some embodiments, the methods, compositions, kits and systems described herein can allow determination of antibiotic susceptibility of a microbe based on a small number of microbes, e.g., as few as 5-10 microbes bound to a microbe-targeting substrate described herein.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and a kit for the detection of an antibiotic resistance in a predetermined micro-organism in a biological sample. The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: (a) contacting the biological sample with a first nucleic acid labelled with a first label and capable of selectively hybridizing with a nucleic acid in the micro-organism, (b) identifying the micro-organism by the detection of the presence of the first label in an individual cell of the micro-organism, (c) contacting the sample with at least one probe for detection of an antibiotic resistance in a micro-organism, wherein said at least one probe is labelled with at least a second label, and (d) determining the antibiotic resistance of the micro-organism by the detection of the presence of at least the second label, wherein steps (b) and (d) are performed simultaneously so as to allow quick identification of a pathogen directly from a sample without culturing and without prior amplification.
Abstract:
The disclosure provides articles and methods useful for detecting a discrete source of DNase activity. DNase-producing microorganisms can be detected. The device can further include selective agents and/or indicators to differentiate groups or species microorganisms. Methods of use include detecting or enumerating DNase- producing microorganisms.
Abstract:
Methods of inhibiting S. aureus propagation, and screening for compounds that inhibit S. aureus propagation, are described. A method of inhibiting S. aureus propagation comprises inhibiting ribosomal binding of a specific S. aureus tRNA in the S. aureus by an amount sufficient to inhibit S. aureus protein expression. A method of screening for compounds useful for inhibiting S. aureus propagation comprises contacting a specific S. aureus tRNA to a ribosome that binds that tRNA in the presence of the test compound, and then determining whether the compound inhibits the binding of that tRNA.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods for diagnosing and treatment of a dormant infection of at least one pathogen. The invention further relates to a composition comprising an anti-dormancy factor as well as to said composition for use in a method of diagnosis or treatment and also to a method for manufacturing said composition. The invention further relates to a kit of parts comprising, inter alia, said composition. The invention also relates to a method for activating a dormant infection.
Abstract:
A nanoaggregate embedded bead is formed from an inner core formed of comprising metallic nanoparticles and Raman active reporter molecules, an outer shell, and single-domain antibodies to target the bead to a specific target. The nanoaggregate embedded bead may be used in methods to detect analytes or pathogens in biological or environmental samples using Raman spectroscopy.