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To develop and validate a CRISPR-Cas12a-based rapid diagnostic assay for human cytomegalovirus (CMV) to overcome the sensitivity and standardization limitations of conventional RT-qPCR.

May 5, 2023Antiviral ResearchOpen Access

Development of a CRISPR-Cas12a rapid diagnostic for human cytomegalovirus

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To develop and validate a CRISPR-Cas12a-based rapid diagnostic assay for human cytomegalovirus (CMV) to overcome the sensitivity and standardization limitations of conventional RT-qPCR.
Designed a rapid molecular diagnostic system targeting CMV utilizing CRISPR-Cas12a endonuclease technology.
Evaluated diagnostic sensitivity and performance using human saliva and urine matrices spiked with CMV.
Assessed analytical cross-reactivity against panel members of other human herpesviruses.
Achieved an analytical limit of detection of approximately 10 infectious units per milliliter (~10 IU/mL) in spiked biological specimens.
Demonstrated robust analytical specificity by showing zero cross-reactivity and failure to detect other non-targeted herpesviruses.

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Diagnostic validation study demonstrates rapid, highly sensitive cytomegalovirus detection in saliva and urine, suggesting potential for point-of-care transplant and neonatal screening.

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Monk et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9630f08930f549e9d22d8f https://doi.org/10.1016/j.antiviral.2023.105624

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Diagnostic validation study demonstrates rapid, highly sensitive cytomegalovirus detection in saliva and urine, suggesting potential for point-of-care transplant and neonatal screening.

Development of a CRISPR-Cas12a rapid diagnostic for human cytomegalovirus

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Development of a CRISPR-Cas12a rapid diagnostic for human cytomegalovirus

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