Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of African swine fever

Since the first African swine fever (ASF) outbreak was reported in China in 2018, the disease has spread rapidly to several countries in Asia. The early detection of this disease is essential for the ASF control strategy to be effective. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a nu...

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Main Authors: Arphaphorn Dokphut, Prakit Boonpornprasert, Tapanut Songkasupa, Supansa Tangdee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University 2020-08-01
Series:Veterinary Integrative Sciences
Online Access:https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/246878
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author Arphaphorn Dokphut
Prakit Boonpornprasert
Tapanut Songkasupa
Supansa Tangdee
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Prakit Boonpornprasert
Tapanut Songkasupa
Supansa Tangdee
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description Since the first African swine fever (ASF) outbreak was reported in China in 2018, the disease has spread rapidly to several countries in Asia. The early detection of this disease is essential for the ASF control strategy to be effective. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a nucleic acid detection assay that is rapid, simple, cost-effective and field-friendly. In this study, we have developed a colorimetric assay of LAMP to detect ASF virus (ASFV). A set of LAMP primers was designed to target the conserved region of the VP72 gene. The conditions of LAMP were optimized. The amplification products were easily detected by the naked eye using hydroxynaphthol blue (HNB). The positive LAMP reaction generated a violet to sky blue color change. The sensitivity and specificity of LAMP assay were demonstrated in comparison with the OIE-recommended real-time PCR. A total of 211 samples including 121 confiscated pork products and 90 spiked clinical specimens were tested. The optimal amplification of ASFV DNA by LAMP was incubation at 60 °C for 90 min. The analytical sensitivity of ASFV LAMP assay was at least 368 plasmid DNA copies/µL without cross-reactivity with other swine pathogens. The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of LAMP were 88% and 100%, respectively. There was almost perfect agreement between LAMP and real-time PCR assays (Kappa value=0.84). This novel LAMP assay is deemed to be a rapid, simple, sensitive, specific diagnostic tool and suitable for early detection of ASF to minimize the likelihood of ASF spread nationwide.
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spelling doaj.art-e27b00020d834ceca897dad67864fe482023-04-28T07:53:28ZengFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai UniversityVeterinary Integrative Sciences2629-99682020-08-011918710010.12982/VIS.2021.008Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of African swine feverArphaphorn DokphutPrakit BoonpornprasertTapanut SongkasupaSupansa Tangdee Since the first African swine fever (ASF) outbreak was reported in China in 2018, the disease has spread rapidly to several countries in Asia. The early detection of this disease is essential for the ASF control strategy to be effective. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a nucleic acid detection assay that is rapid, simple, cost-effective and field-friendly. In this study, we have developed a colorimetric assay of LAMP to detect ASF virus (ASFV). A set of LAMP primers was designed to target the conserved region of the VP72 gene. The conditions of LAMP were optimized. The amplification products were easily detected by the naked eye using hydroxynaphthol blue (HNB). The positive LAMP reaction generated a violet to sky blue color change. The sensitivity and specificity of LAMP assay were demonstrated in comparison with the OIE-recommended real-time PCR. A total of 211 samples including 121 confiscated pork products and 90 spiked clinical specimens were tested. The optimal amplification of ASFV DNA by LAMP was incubation at 60 °C for 90 min. The analytical sensitivity of ASFV LAMP assay was at least 368 plasmid DNA copies/µL without cross-reactivity with other swine pathogens. The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of LAMP were 88% and 100%, respectively. There was almost perfect agreement between LAMP and real-time PCR assays (Kappa value=0.84). This novel LAMP assay is deemed to be a rapid, simple, sensitive, specific diagnostic tool and suitable for early detection of ASF to minimize the likelihood of ASF spread nationwide.https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/246878
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Prakit Boonpornprasert
Tapanut Songkasupa
Supansa Tangdee
Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of African swine fever
Veterinary Integrative Sciences
title Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of African swine fever
title_full Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of African swine fever
title_fullStr Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of African swine fever
title_full_unstemmed Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of African swine fever
title_short Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of African swine fever
title_sort development of a loop mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of african swine fever
url https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/vis/article/view/246878
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