Beam: A Quadruplex Real-Time PCR Assay for Burkholderia Species Detection ID: 2015-007
Beam is a groundbreaking quadruplex real-time PCR assay designed for the rapid, sensitive, and specific detection and differentiation of three Burkholderia species.
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Technology Overview
The Beam assay targets unique genomic regions of B. mallei, B. pseudomallei, and B. thailandensis, offering a diagnostic tool that surpasses traditional methods in sensitivity and specificity. Designed for fast completion, it identifies these medically significant bacteria with unparalleled accuracy, addressing the urgent need for effective differentiation due to their health implications and similar phenotypes.
Key Advantages
- High sensitivity and specificity, with 100% accuracy in studies
- Rapid detection within approximately an hour
- Ability to differentiate closely related species within the Burkholderia pseudomallei complex
- Low detection limit, ranging from 2
Problems Addressed
- Complications in identifying B
- pseudomallei due to phenotypic similarities with non-pathogenic B
- thailandensis
- Inaccuracies and delays inherent in traditional diagnostic methods like culture and gas chromatography
Market Applications
- Medical diagnostics for rapid identification of glanders and melioidosis causative agents
- Public health surveillance and response to bioterrorism threats
- Research tool for studying the Burkholderia pseudomallei complex
- Development of targeted therapeutic and preventive measures for infections caused by these bacteria
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2015-007
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025
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