Background <p>Transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) is a highly contagious intestinal disease caused by transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV). The primary techniques for identifying TGEV involve enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and fluorescent quantitative PCR (qPCR). However, these approaches are complex, demanding specialized tools and significant time. Therefore, a precise, swift, and effective differential diagnosis method is crucial for TGEV prevention. In recent years, clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and Cas-associated proteins have become popular for their high specificity, unique cleavage activity, and ease of detection. CRISPR-Cas12a, a novel RNA-guided nucleic acid endonuclease, is emerging as a powerful molecular scissor.</p> Results <p>In this study, we designed three pairs of crRNA targeting the N gene of TGEV. Following the selection of the most appropriate crRNA, we established the loop-mediated isothermal (LAMP) amplification method with a sensitivity of 10<sup>2</sup> copies/µL. And based on this, we established the CRISPR-Cas12a fluorescence assay with a sensitivity of 10<sup>0</sup> copies/µL. Furthermore, we established a CRISPR/Cas12a lateral-flow dipstick assay with a sensitivity of 10<sup>2</sup> copies/µL. Importantly, none of these methods exhibited cross-reactivity with other related viruses, enabling quicker and more straightforward observation of experimental results.</p> Conclusions <p>We have successfully developed a CRISPR-Cas12a fluorescence assay and a CRISPR/Cas12a lateral-flow dipstick assay for clinical TGEV detection. Overall, we created a portable, quick, and sensitive TGEV assay with strong specificity utilizing the CRISPR-Cas12a system.</p>

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Rapid and visual detection of transmissible gastroenteritis virus using a CRISPR/Cas12a system combined with loop-mediated isothermal amplification

  • Haiyang Wang,
  • Zhao Qi,
  • Jiale Wang,
  • Zhenjie He,
  • Liting Lu,
  • Zhe Chen,
  • Ying Shao,
  • Guijun Wang,
  • Zhenyu Wang,
  • Jian Tu,
  • Xiangjun Song

摘要

Background

Transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) is a highly contagious intestinal disease caused by transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV). The primary techniques for identifying TGEV involve enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and fluorescent quantitative PCR (qPCR). However, these approaches are complex, demanding specialized tools and significant time. Therefore, a precise, swift, and effective differential diagnosis method is crucial for TGEV prevention. In recent years, clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and Cas-associated proteins have become popular for their high specificity, unique cleavage activity, and ease of detection. CRISPR-Cas12a, a novel RNA-guided nucleic acid endonuclease, is emerging as a powerful molecular scissor.

Results

In this study, we designed three pairs of crRNA targeting the N gene of TGEV. Following the selection of the most appropriate crRNA, we established the loop-mediated isothermal (LAMP) amplification method with a sensitivity of 102 copies/µL. And based on this, we established the CRISPR-Cas12a fluorescence assay with a sensitivity of 100 copies/µL. Furthermore, we established a CRISPR/Cas12a lateral-flow dipstick assay with a sensitivity of 102 copies/µL. Importantly, none of these methods exhibited cross-reactivity with other related viruses, enabling quicker and more straightforward observation of experimental results.

Conclusions

We have successfully developed a CRISPR-Cas12a fluorescence assay and a CRISPR/Cas12a lateral-flow dipstick assay for clinical TGEV detection. Overall, we created a portable, quick, and sensitive TGEV assay with strong specificity utilizing the CRISPR-Cas12a system.