An optimized, multiplexed multi-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis system for genotyping Francisella tularensis

被引：36

作者：

Vogler, A. J. ^{[1
]}

Birdsell, D. ^{[1
]}

Wagner, D. M. ^{[1
]}

Keim, P. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] No Arizona Univ, Dept Biol Sci, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 USA

来源：

LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY | 2009年 / 48卷 / 01期

关键词：

Francisella tularensis; MLVA; VNTR; FRAGMENT-LENGTH-POLYMORPHISM; STRAINS; PCR; DISCRIMINATION;

D O I：

10.1111/j.1472-765X.2008.02484.x

中图分类号：

Q81 [生物工程学（生物技术）]; Q93 [微生物学];

学科分类号：

071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;

摘要：

We present a truncated, optimized, multiplexed multiple-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis system for the molecular subtyping of Francisella tularensis that reduces time and cost requirements while retaining high discriminatory power.

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页码：140 / 144

页数：5

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