Title
Integrated, Automated, Fast Pcr System For Point-Of-Care Molecular Diagnosis Of Bacterial Infection
Abstract
We developed an integrated PCR system that performs automated sample preparation and fast polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for application in point-of care (POC) testing. This system is assembled from inexpensive 3D-printing parts, off-the-shelf electronics and motors. Molecular detection requires a series of procedures including sample preparation, amplification, and fluorescence intensity analysis. The system can perform automated DNA sample preparation (extraction, separation and purification) in <= 5 min. The variance of the automated sample preparation was clearly lower than that achieved using manual DNA extraction. Fast thermal ramp cycles were generated by a customized thermocycler designed to automatically transport samples between heating and cooling blocks. Despite the large sample volume (50 mu L), rapid two-step PCR amplification completed 40 cycles in <= 13.8 min. Variations in fluorescence intensity were measured by analyzing fluorescence images. As proof of concept of this system, we demonstrated the rapid DNA detection of pathogenic bacteria. We also compared the sensitivity of this system with that of a commercial device during the automated extraction and fast PCR of Salmonella bacteria.
Year
DOI
Venue
2021
10.3390/s21020377
SENSORS
Keywords
DocType
Volume
fast PCR, automated system, molecular diagnostics, sample preparation, rapid thermocycle
Journal
21
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
2
1424-8220
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
0
8
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
DongKyu Lee184.79
Deawook Kim200.34
Jounghyuk Han300.34
Jongsu Yun400.34
Kang-Ho Lee501.35
Gyu Man Kim600.34
Ohwon Kwon700.68
Jaejong Lee800.34