Synthetic peptide-based latex agglutination test for the detection of Bacillus anthracis spores from soil samples

Maria Anto Dani Nishanth; Jess Vergis; Vinay Joshi; Naresh Jindal; Shivaraj Murag; D. Rani Prameela; Niveditha Pollumahanti; Satya Veer Singh Malik; Sukhadeo Baliram Barbuddhe; Deepak Bhiwa Rawool

doi:10.1039/d6ra02624a

January 1, 2026RSC AdvancesOpen Access

Synthetic peptide-based latex agglutination test for the detection of Bacillus anthracis spores from soil samples

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Key Points

The aim is to develop a simple test for detecting Bacillus anthracis spores in soil samples.
Developed a latex agglutination test using synthetic peptides.
Applied the test to various soil samples.
Assessed the sensitivity and specificity of the test.
The test successfully detected Bacillus anthracis spores in contaminated soil samples.
It demonstrated high sensitivity, indicating reliable detection capabilities.
The method is simple and suitable for field deployment.

Implication

A novel test detects Bacillus anthracis spores in soil samples, suggesting improved environmental monitoring.

Abstract

The environmental persistence of Bacillus anthracis spores continues to challenge rapid detection and surveillance of anthrax, necessitating simple, field-deployable analytical tools.

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Nishanth et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9b8d485696592c86ebd50 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ra02624a

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Synthetic peptide-based latex agglutination test for the detection of Bacillus anthracis spores from soil samples

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Synthetic peptide-based latex agglutination test for the detection of Bacillus anthracis spores from soil samples

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Abstract

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