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Alipour M, Jalili S, Shirzad H, Ansari Dezfouli E, Fouani MH, Sadeghan AA, Bardania H, Hosseinkhani S. Development of dual-emission cluster of Ag atoms for genetically modified organisms detection. Mikrochim Acta 2020; 187:628. [PMID: 33095319 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-020-04591-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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A DNA-silver nanocluster with two distinct emissions is devised, in which this unique modality has been exploited to develop a novel nanosensor for transgenic DNA detection. TEM and fluorescence analysis revealed the formation of Ag nanoclusters with a size of around 2 nm, which exhibit dual-emissions at 550 nm (green) and 630 nm (red). Moreover, in the presence of the target sequence (CaMV 35S promoter) from the transgenic plant, the nanoclusters showed an enhancement in the green emission and a reduction in the red emission. This property provided a ratiometric-sensing platform which lacks unavoidable noises. The ratio of green to red fluorescence emission (G/R) of the nanoclusters exhibited a linear relation with the target concentration in the range 10 to 1000 nM. However, the control DNA did not affect this ratio, which clearly confirmed the selective response of the designed nanosensor. This sensing platform had a detection limit of 1.5 nM and identified the DNA of transgenic soybeans within a short time. The mechanistic evaluation of the nanoclusters further revealed the role of protonated cytosine bases in the dual emission behavior. Finally, unique features of the designed nanosensor may improve the current approaches for the development and manufacturing of GMO detection tools.
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- Mohsen Alipour
- Department of Advanced Medical Sciences & Technologies, School of Medicine, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran.
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- Research Institute of Police Science & Social Studies, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Institute of Police Science & Social Studies, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
- Clinical Research Development Unit, Imamsajad Hospital, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Chhalliyil P, Ilves H, Kazakov SA, Howard SJ, Johnston BH, Fagan J. A Real-Time Quantitative PCR Method Specific for Detection and Quantification of the First Commercialized Genome-Edited Plant. Foods 2020; 9:foods9091245. [PMID: 32906573 PMCID: PMC7556030 DOI: 10.3390/foods9091245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Discussion regarding the regulatory status of genome-edited crops has focused on precision of editing and on doubts regarding the feasibility of analytical monitoring compliant with existing GMO regulations. Effective detection methods are important, both for regulatory enforcement and traceability in case of biosafety, environmental or socio-economic impacts. Here, we approach the analysis question for the first time in the laboratory and report the successful development of a quantitative PCR detection method for the first commercialized genome-edited crop, a canola with a single base pair edit conferring herbicide tolerance. The method is highly sensitive and specific (quantification limit, 0.05%), compatible with the standards of practice, equipment and expertise typical in GMO laboratories, and readily integrable into their analytical workflows, including use of the matrix approach. The method, validated by an independent laboratory, meets all legal requirements for GMO analytical methods in jurisdictions such as the EU, is consistent with ISO17025 accreditation standards and has been placed in the public domain. Having developed a qPCR method for the most challenging class of genome edits, single-nucleotide variants, this research suggests that qPCR-based method development may be applicable to virtually any genome-edited organism. This advance resolves doubts regarding the feasibility of extending the regulatory approach currently employed for recombinant DNA-based GMOs to genome-edited organisms.
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- Pradheep Chhalliyil
- Health Research Institute, 505 Dimick Drive, P.O. Box 370, Fairfield, IA 52556, USA;
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- Somagenics, Inc., 2161 Delaware Ave, Suite E, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA; (H.I.); (S.A.K.); (B.H.J.)
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- Somagenics, Inc., 2161 Delaware Ave, Suite E, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA; (H.I.); (S.A.K.); (B.H.J.)
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- The Sustainability Council of New Zealand, P.O. Box 24304, Wellington 6142, New Zealand;
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- Somagenics, Inc., 2161 Delaware Ave, Suite E, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA; (H.I.); (S.A.K.); (B.H.J.)
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- Health Research Institute, 505 Dimick Drive, P.O. Box 370, Fairfield, IA 52556, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-641-451-5454
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Xia Y, Chen F, Du Y, Liu C, Bu G, Xin Y, Liu B. A modified SDS-based DNA extraction method from raw soybean. Biosci Rep 2019; 39:BSR20182271. [PMID: 30647109 PMCID: PMC6361772 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20182271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Soybean is the most important genetically modified (GM) oilseed worldwide. Regulations relating to the approval of biotech soybean varieties and product labeling demand accurate and reliable detection techniques to screen for GM soya. High-quality extracted DNA is essential for DNA-based monitoring methods. Thus, four widely used protocols (SDS, CTAB, DP305, and DNeasy Plant Mini Kit) were compared in the present study to explore the most efficient DNA extraction method for raw soya matrix. The SDS-based method showed the highest applicability. Then crucial factors influencing DNA yield and purity, such as SDS lysis buffer component concentrations and organic compounds used to isolate DNA, were further investigated to improve the DNA obtained from raw soybean seeds, which accounts for the innovation of this work. As a result, lysis buffer (2% SDS (w/v), 150 mM NaCl, 50 mM Tris/HCl, 50 mM EDTA, pH 8.0) and organic reagents including chloroform/isoamyl alcohol (24:1, v/v) (C: I), isopropanol, and ethanol corresponding to the extraction and first and second precipitation procedures, respectively, were used in the optimized SDS method. The optimized method was verified by extracting approximately 2020-2444 ng DNA/mg soybean with A260/280 ratios of 1.862-1.954 from five biotech and non-biotech soybean varieties. Only 0.5 mg of soya was required to obtain enough DNA for PCR amplification using the optimized SDS-based method. These results indicate that the screening protocol in the present study achieves the highest suitability and efficiency for DNA isolation from raw soya seed flour.
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- Yimiao Xia
- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan, China
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Yang L, Quan S, Zhang D. Endogenous Reference Genes and Their Quantitative Real-Time PCR Assays for Genetically Modified Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Detection. Methods Mol Biol 2017; 1679:259-268. [PMID: 28913806 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7337-8_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Endogenous reference genes (ERG) and their derivate analytical methods are standard requirements for analysis of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Development and validation of suitable ERGs is the primary step for establishing assays that monitoring the genetically modified (GM) contents in food/feed samples. Herein, we give a review of the ERGs currently used for GM wheat analysis, such as ACC1, PKABA1, ALMT1, and Waxy-D1, as well as their performances in GM wheat analysis. Also, we discussed one model for developing and validating one ideal RG for one plant species based on our previous research work.
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- Litao Yang
- National Center for Molecular Characterization of Genetically Modified Organisms, SJTU-Bor Luh Food Safety Center, School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- National Center for Molecular Characterization of Genetically Modified Organisms, SJTU-Bor Luh Food Safety Center, School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- National Center for Molecular Characterization of Genetically Modified Organisms, SJTU-Bor Luh Food Safety Center, School of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Salihah NT, Hossain MM, Lubis H, Ahmed MU. Trends and advances in food analysis by real-time polymerase chain reaction. J Food Sci Technol 2016; 53:2196-209. [PMID: 27407185 PMCID: PMC4921084 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-016-2205-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 03/06/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Analyses to ensure food safety and quality are more relevant now because of rapid changes in the quantity, diversity and mobility of food. Food-contamination must be determined to maintain health and up-hold laws, as well as for ethical and cultural concerns. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), a rapid and inexpensive quantitative method to detect the presence of targeted DNA-segments in samples, helps in determining both accidental and intentional adulterations of foods by biological contaminants. This review presents recent developments in theory, techniques, and applications of RT-PCR in food analyses, RT-PCR addresses the limitations of traditional food analyses in terms of sensitivity, range of analytes, multiplexing ability, cost, time, and point-of-care applications. A range of targets, including species of plants or animals which are used as food ingredients, food-borne bacteria or viruses, genetically modified organisms, and allergens, even in highly processed foods can be identified by RT-PCR, even at very low concentrations. Microfluidic RT-PCR eliminates the separate sample-processing step to create opportunities for point-of-care analyses. We also cover the challenges related to using RT-PCR for food analyses, such as the need to further improve sample handling.
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- Nur Thaqifah Salihah
- Biosensors and Biotechnology Laboratory, Integrated Science Building, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410 Brunei Darussalam
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- Biosensors and Biotechnology Laboratory, Integrated Science Building, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410 Brunei Darussalam
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- Biosensors and Biotechnology Laboratory, Integrated Science Building, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410 Brunei Darussalam
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Turkec A, Lucas SJ, Karacanli B, Baykut A, Yuksel H. Assessment of a direct hybridization microarray strategy for comprehensive monitoring of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Food Chem 2016; 194:399-409. [PMID: 26471572 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 07/22/2015] [Accepted: 08/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Detection of GMO material in crop and food samples is the primary step in GMO monitoring and regulation, with the increasing number of GM events in the world market requiring detection solutions with high multiplexing capacity. In this study, we test the suitability of a high-density oligonucleotide microarray platform for direct, quantitative detection of GMOs found in the Turkish feed market. We tested 1830 different 60nt probes designed to cover the GM cassettes from 12 different GM cultivars (3 soya, 9 maize), as well as plant species-specific and contamination controls, and developed a data analysis method aiming to provide maximum throughput and sensitivity. The system was able specifically to identify each cultivar, and in 10/12 cases was sensitive enough to detect GMO DNA at concentrations of ⩽1%. These GMOs could also be quantified using the microarray, as their fluorescence signals increased linearly with GMO concentration.
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- Aydin Turkec
- Uludag University Plant and Animal Production Department, Mustafa Kemalpasa Vocational School, 16500 Bursa, Turkey.
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- Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Centre, Sabanci University, Orhanli, 34956 Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Elips Health Products Ltd., Ataturk mh. Namık Kemal Cd no: 17, Tan Plaza, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Elips Health Products Ltd., Ataturk mh. Namık Kemal Cd no: 17, Tan Plaza, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Elips Health Products Ltd., Ataturk mh. Namık Kemal Cd no: 17, Tan Plaza, Atasehir, Istanbul, Turkey
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Wang X, Chen X, Xu J, Dai C, Shen W. Degradation and detection of transgenic Bacillus thuringiensis DNA and proteins in flour of three genetically modified rice events submitted to a set of thermal processes. Food Chem Toxicol 2015; 84:89-98. [PMID: 26277627 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2015.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Revised: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the degradation of three transgenic Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) genes (Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac, and Cry1Ab/Ac) and the corresponding encoded Bt proteins in KMD1, KF6, and TT51-1 rice powder, respectively, following autoclaving, cooking, baking, or microwaving. Exogenous Bt genes were more stable than the endogenous sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) gene, and short DNA fragments were detected more frequently than long DNA fragments in both the Bt and SPS genes. Autoclaving, cooking (boiling in water, 30 min), and baking (200 °C, 30 min) induced the most severe Bt protein degradation effects, and Cry1Ab protein was more stable than Cry1Ac and Cry1Ab/Ac protein, which was further confirmed by baking samples at 180 °C for different periods of time. Microwaving induced mild degradation of the Bt and SPS genes, and Bt proteins, whereas baking (180 °C, 15 min), cooking and autoclaving led to further degradation, and baking (200 °C, 30 min) induced the most severe degradation. The findings of the study indicated that degradation of the Bt genes and proteins somewhat correlated with the treatment intensity. Polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and lateral flow tests were used to detect the corresponding transgenic components. Strategies for detecting transgenic ingredients in highly processed foods are discussed.
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- Xiaofu Wang
- Institute of Agriculture Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Agriculture Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- Institute of Agriculture Quality and Standard for Agro-products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Laboratory Center of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Willems S, Fraiture MA, Deforce D, De Keersmaecker SCJ, De Loose M, Ruttink T, Herman P, Van Nieuwerburgh F, Roosens N. Statistical framework for detection of genetically modified organisms based on Next Generation Sequencing. Food Chem 2015; 192:788-98. [PMID: 26304412 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.07.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Revised: 06/26/2015] [Accepted: 07/18/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Because the number and diversity of genetically modified (GM) crops has significantly increased, their analysis based on real-time PCR (qPCR) methods is becoming increasingly complex and laborious. While several pioneers already investigated Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) as an alternative to qPCR, its practical use has not been assessed for routine analysis. In this study a statistical framework was developed to predict the number of NGS reads needed to detect transgene sequences, to prove their integration into the host genome and to identify the specific transgene event in a sample with known composition. This framework was validated by applying it to experimental data from food matrices composed of pure GM rice, processed GM rice (noodles) or a 10% GM/non-GM rice mixture, revealing some influential factors. Finally, feasibility of NGS for routine analysis of GM crops was investigated by applying the framework to samples commonly encountered in routine analysis of GM crops.
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- Sander Willems
- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Plant Sciences Unit, Caritasstraat 21, 9090 Melle, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
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Moon GS, Shin WS. Establishment of quantitative analysis method for genetically modified maize using a reference plasmid and novel primers. Prev Nutr Food Sci 2014; 17:274-9. [PMID: 24471096 PMCID: PMC3866725 DOI: 10.3746/pnf.2012.17.4.274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2012] [Accepted: 12/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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For the quantitative analysis of genetically modified (GM) maize in processed foods, primer sets and probes based on the 35S promoter (p35S), nopaline synthase terminator (tNOS), p35S-hsp70 intron, and zSSIIb gene encoding starch synthase II for intrinsic control were designed. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products (80~101 bp) were specifically amplified and the primer sets targeting the smaller regions (80 or 81 bp) were more sensitive than those targeting the larger regions (94 or 101 bp). Particularly, the primer set 35F1-R1 for p35S targeting 81 bp of sequence was even more sensitive than that targeting 101 bp of sequence by a 3-log scale. The target DNA fragments were also specifically amplified from all GM labeled food samples except for one item we tested when 35F1-R1 primer set was applied. A reference plasmid pGMmaize (3 kb) including the smaller PCR products for p35S, tNOS, p35S-hsp70 intron, and the zSSIIb gene was constructed for real-time PCR (RT-PCR). The linearity of standard curves was confirmed by using diluents ranging from 2×101~105 copies of pGMmaize and the R2 values ranged from 0.999~1.000. In the RT-PCR, the detection limit using the novel primer/probe sets was 5 pg of genomic DNA from MON810 line indicating that the primer sets targeting the smaller regions (80 or 81 bp) could be used for highly sensitive detection of foreign DNA fragments from GM maize in processed foods.
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- Gi-Seong Moon
- Department of Biotechnology, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungbuk 368-701, Korea
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- Department of Food & Nutrition, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Korea
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Fraiture MA, Herman P, Taverniers I, De Loose M, Deforce D, Roosens NH. An innovative and integrated approach based on DNA walking to identify unauthorised GMOs. Food Chem 2013; 147:60-9. [PMID: 24206686 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.09.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/19/2013] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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In the coming years, the frequency of unauthorised genetically modified organisms (GMOs) being present in the European food and feed chain will increase significantly. Therefore, we have developed a strategy to identify unauthorised GMOs containing a pCAMBIA family vector, frequently present in transgenic plants. This integrated approach is performed in two successive steps on Bt rice grains. First, the potential presence of unauthorised GMOs is assessed by the qPCR SYBR®Green technology targeting the terminator 35S pCAMBIA element. Second, its presence is confirmed via the characterisation of the junction between the transgenic cassette and the rice genome. To this end, a DNA walking strategy is applied using a first reverse primer followed by two semi-nested PCR rounds using primers that are each time nested to the previous reverse primer. This approach allows to rapidly identify the transgene flanking region and can easily be implemented by the enforcement laboratories.
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- Marie-Alice Fraiture
- Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Platform of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (PBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Scientific Institute of Public Health (WIV-ISP), Biosafety and Biotechnology Unit (SBB), J. Wytsmanstraat 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium; Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research (ILVO), Technology and Food Sciences Unit, Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium; University of Gent (UGent), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Harelbekestraat 72, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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