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Zhou Z, Liang L, Liao C, Pan L, Wang C, Ma J, Yi X, Tan M, Li X, Wei G. A multiplex RPA coupled with CRISPR-Cas12a system for rapid and cost-effective identification of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1359976. [PMID: 38516017 PMCID: PMC10956356 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1359976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) poses a severe nosocomial threat, prompting a need for efficient detection methods. Traditional approaches, such as bacterial culture and PCR, are time-consuming and cumbersome. The CRISPR-based gene editing system offered a potential approach for point-of-care testing of CRAB. Methods We integrated recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) and CRISPR-Cas12a system to swiftly diagnose CRAB-associated genes, OXA-51 and OXA-23. This multiplex RPA-CRISPR-Cas12a system eliminates bulky instruments, ensuring a simplified UV lamp-based outcome interpretation. Results Operating at 37°C to 40°C, the entire process achieves CRAB diagnosis within 90 minutes. Detection limits for OXA-51 and OXA-23 genes are 1.3 × 10-6 ng/μL, exhibiting exclusive CRAB detection without cross-reactivity to common pathogens. Notably, the platform shows 100% concordance with PCR when testing 30 clinical Acinetobacter baumannii strains. Conclusion In conclusion, our multiplex RPA coupled with the CRISPR-Cas12a system provides a fast and sensitive CRAB detection method, overcoming limitations of traditional approaches and holding promise for efficient point-of-care testing.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zihan Zhou
- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Baise Key Laboratory for Research and Development on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High-Incidence Diseases, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Baise Key Laboratory for Research and Development on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High-Incidence Diseases, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
| | - Chuan Liao
- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Baise Key Laboratory for Research and Development on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High-Incidence Diseases, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
| | - Lele Pan
- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Baise Key Laboratory for Research and Development on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High-Incidence Diseases, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
| | - Chunfang Wang
- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Baise Key Laboratory for Research and Development on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High-Incidence Diseases, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Baise Key Laboratory for Research and Development on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High-Incidence Diseases, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Modern Industrial College of Biomedicine and Great Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- Center for Medical Laboratory Science, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Baise Key Laboratory for Research and Development on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High-Incidence Diseases, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Key Laboratory of Research on Clinical Molecular Diagnosis for High Incidence Diseases in Western Guangxi, Baise, Guangxi, China
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