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The Changes of Homocysteine Serum Level and Body Mass Index of Overweight Young Women after Eight Weeks of Pilates Exercise | Juniper Publishers

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Introduction

The increasing trend of obesity is one of the most major public health concern and health related issues [1]. According to an epidemiologic study conducted in 199 countries around the world in 2008, 1.46 billion adults were overweight. The scope of the outbreak obesity is varying substantially between nations, largest rise in Oceania and the lowest trend was estimated in India [1]. In the USA, 34 percent of adults aged above 20 suffered from obesity in 2008. in addition, East Mediterranean countries estimated an increased by over 20% [2]. A review study indicated that obesity reached an alarming level in all ages of the East Mediterranean countries. the spread development of obesity has been ranged from 25 to 81.9 percent among adults [3]. In the same vein, a research of systemic review has conducted a study regarding the effect of BMI on cardiovascular diseases which indicated that each 5 unit raised in BMI increases the chances of heart problems by 29 percent [4].

Homocysteine is considered to be associated with microalbuminuria, which is a serious indicator of the risk factor of future cardiovascular disease. Homocysteine is also known to mediate heart attack, whenever its level raises, the risk of arterial artery problems such as atherosclerosis would increase [5,6]. It is a phosphor containing amino acid which is formed during methionine metabolism [7]. Epidemiology studies revealed that high levels of homocysteine in blood plasma could be a risk factor for cardiovascular, heart attack and peripheral vascular diseases and it causes atherosclerosis through three ways of intra-arterial wall damage, interference in the blood-clotting factors, and the oxidation of low density lipoprotein [8]. The prevalence of hyper homo cysteinemia is estimated to be about 5 percent in the general population and 13 to 14 percent among patients with symptoms of atherosclerosis. However, these estimates are based on a cut above the 90th or 95th percentile of total homocysteine distribution in the general population [7,9]. Various surveys have shown that levels of this amino acid are at a high level in obese or overweight as well as those who do not have regular exercise. Yet, there is debate on the effects of physical activity on this factor [8].

The effect of stair climbing with moderate intensity exercise on cardio-respiratory Fitness, blood lipids, and serum homocysteine were examined among sedentary young women. This study showed that these exercises can favorably make some changes in homocysteine cardiovascular risk factors and blood lipids profiles of inactive young women [10]. Vincent also reported that the decrease in homocysteine level caused by resistive exercises among inactive elderly people in aged of 60_80 [11]. Moreover, no change in homocysteine level had been reported among 6 inactive men who participated in a walking activity with low intensity exercise [12]. In addition, another study showed that homocysteine concentration does not lead to significant changes in sub maximal exercise. Hence, the training intensity, sex and age are the factors affecting the above index [13]. Nevertheless, level of participation and different levels of interest in continuing exercise are the most important keys to reduce weight in overweight population although it may be exhausting. Therefore, doing sport activity such as Pilates can have a prominent role in increasing their interest in exercise (Table 1).

A collection of specialized sport activities affecting body and mind by using special equipment is called Pilates. It can increase power or endurance of whole body and even target the deepest muscles. Pilates exercises include effort for one’s mental concentration on body muscles and how they function. Pilates exercise is named after its founder, Joseph Pilates, who developed a series of exercises in the 1920s to encourage physical and mental conditioning [14]. Strength, more body balanced, flexibility and core stability are emphasized in Pilates exercise to control of posture, movement, and breathing [15]. A survey in this domain showed that Pilates exercise among untrained women for 8 weeks leads to decreased serum creatine kinase, LDL, TG and Cholesterol. They also reported that Pilates increases HDL among these people [16]. Moreover, it has been investigated the effect of 24 weeks of Pilates exercise among elderly women and reported that this activity culminates in increased bone strength and decreased body lipid mass [17]. Nonetheless, there is no conclusive result about the effect of Pilates on homocysteine level and it has not been clearly identified whether the intensity employed in Pilates exercises has any effect on the amount of homocysteine of overweight women. Hence, the present research designed to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of Pilates exercise on protein and mRNA level of serum homocysteine and BMI among overweight young women (Table 2).

Participation and Method

Subject recruitment

The study involved 20 overweight women whose BMI was above 25 from “Tandorosti gym” located in Tehran, Iran. The volunteers had the required features for participation in this project, including; no cardiovascular disease, not consuming special medicine, no smoking, not having a regular exercise. Physiologic characteristics of volunteers including height, weight, age, BMI, heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were recorded. Participations were well informed about the study prior to the experiment and written consent was obtained from them. A double-blind study method was applied, and the participants were randomly assigned into 2 groups of 10; (1) control and (2) Pilates exercise groups. Pilates exercise group performed Pilates exercise 3 times per week for 8 weeks. It contains movements which engaged abdominal muscles, hips, waist, legs and shoulder belt and it was performed on a mat without any specific equipment in three conditions of sitting, standing and lying down. During this period, the control group was also barred from participating in regular physical activity. Prior the exercise protocol and at the end of eighth weeks, BMI was recorded, and blood sample was collected to measure protein or mRNA level of homocysteine. All procedures involving experiments were carried out in strict accordance of the United States Institute of Research guidelines and approved by the Medical Centre Board of Tehran University (Table 3).

Method of body mass index measurement

The body mass index was calculated by measuring height in meters, weight in kilograms and putting them in the following formula:

Height (m)2 / weight (in kilograms) = body mass index

Blood Sample Collection

Blood samples were collected at 24 hours before the pilates exercise and 24 hours after the last exercise session of 8 weeks training in fasting state through the elbow antecubital vein of all subjects for measurement of homocysteine mRNA and protein expressions.

Measurement of Serum Homocysteine protein

The level of serum homocysteine protein was measured by homocysteine measurement Elisa kit (Axis-shield diagonistmade in Germany). ELISA was performed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The absorbance for homocysteine was determined by using a microplate reader (iMark; Bio - Rad, Hercules, CA, USA) at a wavelength of 450 nm. A set of standard serial dilutions of known concentrations of homocysteine were provided by the manufacturer and were used to construct a standard curve in order to determine the homocysteine levels. Homocysteine which was attached to protein was changed to free homocysteine and then it was changed to S-adenosyl L homocysteine (Figure 1).

RNA purification and mRNA Expression Analysis by Real Time PCR (qPCR)

QIA amp RNA Blood Mini Kit (Qiagen, Germany) was used to isolate total cellular RNA from fresh whole blood. The concentration and purification of isolated RNA were evaluated by 260/280 UV absorption ratios (Gene Quant 1300, UK). Specific amplification fragments of DNA/RNA, Two-step Real time qPCR (quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction) technique was used to calculate gene expression during the PCR amplification process with application of TaqMan reagent. This method was able to detect small differences between samples compared to other methods [18]. All reagents including probes and primers were obtained from Applied Biosystems, USA. TaqMan probe (known as fluorogenic 5′ nuclease) was chosen to perform qPCR. This probe has a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 96.67% [19] and is capable of detecting as few as 50 copies of RNA/ml and as low as 5-10 molecules [20].

Primers were designed by the same company for homocysteine targets

MRT: Hs01090026_m1; Lot no: 4351372, amplifies 61 bp segment from the whole mRNA length of 10558 bp. Beta Actin and GAPDH were used as reference genes. All amplification experiments were done in 3 biological replicates. Amplification program include 15 minutes at 48 °C (reverse transcriptase), 10 minutes at 95 °C activation of ampli Taq gold DNA polymerase, denaturation at 95 °C for 15 second and annealing at 60 °C for 1 minute. Denaturation and annealing steps were performed for 40 cycles. Step-One Plus real time PCR machine, TaqMan Fast Advanced Master Mix and assays were purchased from Applied Biosystems, USA. The fold changes of each target per average of ACTB were calculated and considered as mRNA expression levels of the target gene. Data was analyzed according to Comparative Ct (2−ΔΔCt) method, where amplification of the target and the reference genes were measured in the sample and reference [18].

Statistical method

In this study, the Kolmogorov - Smirnov was used for the normal distribution of data as well as t-test (paired) for comparing pre-test and post-test stages within each group. Independent t-test was used for between-group comparison of indices in pre- and post-test stages. Pearson’s coefficient and linear regression were used to examine the association between indices. All data in significance level of 05.0 ≥P were examined using SPSS version 21 (Chicago, America) (Figure 2).

Results

BMI

Findings of this research show that 8 weeks Pilates exercise leads to a significant decreased of BMI among overweight women (P=0.001).

Homocysteine protein expression quantification

The findings indicate that homocysteine protein expression levels were significantly increased after 8 weeks Pilates exercise among overweight women compared to control group or pretest (P=0.001).

Homocysteine mRNA expression level

The results also indicate that homocysteine mRNA expression levels were significantly increased after 8 weeks Pilates exercise among overweight women compared to control group or pretest (P=0.0001). However, there was no significant change in the amount of these indices in the control group (P≤0.05). Also, there was no significant difference between the Pilates exercise group and the control group in pre-test stage regarding the homocysteine (P=0.004) and BMI (P=0.001) level.

Discussion and Conclusion

This study reports a significant change in homocysteine level among overweight women after eight weeks of Pilates exercise. Although the comparison of two groups in the pre and post-test stages showed that the Pilates group had a lower level of homocysteine in the post-test stage compare to pre-test or control group, there was no significant change in the control group (P=0.004). A study investigated the effect of aerobic exercise on homocysteine level among overweight women which suffered from polycystic ovary syndrome showed that a 6-week aerobic exercise caused a significant decrease in the level of homocysteine [21]. In addition, similar study reported findings in young untrained women [10]. On the other hand, Di Santolo et al, investigated the relationship between recreational sports and homocysteine level among young women and found no significant change in the level of homocysteine [22].

The effect of two types of exercise on homocysteine level have been examined, as well as other cardiovascular diseases risk factors. It was revealed that a 12-week aerobic and resistive exercise does not make any significant change on the level of homocysteine, lipid profile and maximal aerobic power [23]. Furthermore, Bambaeichi et al, investigated the effect of increasing aerobic exercise on homocysteine level in young men and reported that the level of homocysteine did not have a significant change in the experimental group [24]. Various factors such as; intensity, type, or length of activity, gender or age of the participants have been considered to be effective on the divergent findings of the researchers. However, the effect of exercise on homocysteine can be explored from different aspects. During doing physical activity or recovery, amino acids more likely play an important role in anaplerotic functions sustaining the whole metabolic apparatus, as well as synthesis of other proteins, such as carnitine or melatonine. Increasing the energyreleasing reactions in the muscles; more induction in catabolism of amino acids such as methionine would be increasing. Also, regular sport activities increase renovation and repair muscle tissue by metabolic reactions require.

Since methionine is an amino utilized in protein formation which starting material for numerous biochemical molecules. On the other hand, homocysteine is one of the critical biochemical junctures between methionine metabolism and the biosynthesis of the amino acids’ cysteine and taurine, therefore decreasing methionine leads to homocysteine reduction [25]. There is this possibility that Pilates assists in decreasing homocysteine level and changing homocysteine to methionine leads to prevents its accumulation in the blood through increasing absorption of vitamins which are effective in homocysteine cycle especially group B vitamins (which decrease homocysteine during its menatbolosm) [26]. In addition, reduction of oxidative stress indices of regular exercise can also reduce levels of homocysteine [27]. Also, it is likely that insulin has an impact on homocysteine metabolism and its level through affecting activities of CBS, MTHFR enzymes, Systationine Gamma-lyase and betaine homocysteine methyltransferase [28]. Moreover, it seems that sport activities affect insulin role in decreasing homocysteine by reducing CRP and resistance to insulin [29].

The relationship between body composition and homocysteine is also of great importance. Although in the present study no significant relationship was found between them, BMI totally decreased with homocysteine reduction in Pilates group. The relationship between body composition and homocysteine have been investigated among Korean men and women in aged of 30 to 55 which had high homocysteine level. Findings of their study revealed that increase in total body fat content and decrease in LBM have a significant relationship with increased homocysteine. They reported that decrease in LBM is a suitable index for predicting homocysteine increase in different people [30]. Our findings showed that 8 weeks of Pilates exercise causes a significant decrease in BMI level among young overweight women. However, this change was not considered significant in the control group. In this domain, some consistent and contradictory studies can be mentioned. A 4 week of Pilates exercise on body composition have assessed in young girls. They showed that BMI level, waist size and blood pressure significantly decreased after 4 weeks of Pilates exercise [31]. Another study also explored the effect of two sport activities on indices of cardiovascular patients’ body composition. They declared that BMI level and waist-to-hip ratio significantly decreased compared to pre-test [23]. Alternatively, 5-week Pilates exercise on trunk power, endurance and flexibility among low active adult women had no any significant change in BMI level [32].

Furthermore, no significant change also caused after doing 8 weeks Pilates exercise on fitness indices among low-active women [33]. Similarly, Cakmakçi et al found no significant change of BMI as a result of 8 weeks of Pilates exercise among obese women [34]. It seems as if the amount of subcutaneous fat, exercise intensity and the amount of nutrition control of the participants are among the influential factors with contradictory findings. Different factors can be pointed out regarding the effective mechanisms on Pilates exercise. A negative relationship was reported between body composition and the level of VO2max [35]. It appears that sport activity can be effective in decreasing suitable BMI through increasing Lipoprotein Lipaz enzyme, fat tissue, blood flow, active muscles flow, and expanding the activity of hormones effective in metabolism [36-38]. In the similar vein, it has been reported a significant increase in aerobic power as a result of 8 weeks of Pilates exercise among obese women [39]. In conclusion, findings of this study showed that eight weeks of aerobic exercise significantly decreased the amount of homocysteine serum and body mass index in overweight young women. However, despite BMI level changes caused by Pilates, it seems that BMI decrease is not the major and effective factor on homocysteine decrease among overweight women. Probably there are other factors in this domain which have not been measured in this research. It is considered as the limitation of this study and should be taken into consideration in future researches.

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juniperpublishers-endocrinology · 3 years ago

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Familial Nonmedullary Thyroid Carcinoma (Fnmtc): Molecular Advances with the New Sequencing Technologies- Juniper Publishers

Introduction

Approximately 3-9% of the thyroid neoplasms are hereditary. Familial non-medullary thyroid cancer (FNMTC) is diagnosed when three or more first-degree relatives are affected and is classified into Syndromic familial adenomatous polyposis, Gardner’s syndrome, Cowden’s disease, Carney’s complex type 1, Werner’s syndrome) and Nonsyndromic (thyroid cancer). Several candidate chromosomal loci and susceptibility genes have been reported but these results are not replicated in subsequent studies. As the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) now offers a powerful new diagnostic approach of the goal of this article was to review the current knowledge the new approaches used for the molecular characterization of FNMTC cases.

Familial predisposition of nonmedullary thyroid carcinoma (FNMTC) is diagnosed when three or more first-degree relatives are affected. It occurs in about 3-9% of the follicular cell-derived neoplasms and is classified into Syndromic and Nonsyndromic because encompasses a heterogeneous group of diseases [1]. The Syndromic group is characterized by a predominance of non-thyroidal tumors. Some syndromes are more frequently observed, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), Cowden syndrome, Werner syndrome and Carney complex, with thyroid cancer prevalence of 2-12%, 35%, 18% and 15%, respectively. Except for Werner’s syndrome, all syndromes related with FNMTC are autosomal dominant. Several driver-genes have been identified, APC gene was associated to FAP and PTEN, SDH, PIK3CA, AKT1 and KLLN were related to Cowden syndrome; PRKAR1α was related to Carney complex and WRN gene was associated to Werner’s syndrome [1].

The Nonsyndromic form accounts for 95% of all FNMTC cases and is characterized by the presence of thyroid cancer and the absence of other known associated syndromes [2]. The Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma (PTC) subtype is the most commonly observed and may or may not be associated with benign thyroid neoplasms (multinodular goiter) or autoimmunity thyroid disease (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis). Several candidate chromosomal loci and susceptibility genes have been reported (1q21, 2q21, 6q22, 8p23.1-p22 and 19p13.2, NKX2‐1, FOXE1, SRGAP1, TERT, HABP2 and C14orf93) suggesting that it is a polygenic familial cancer syndrome [1,3-5]. As subsequent studies failed to identify segregation of these candidates with the disease and due to the clinical variability of the patients, the molecular profile of each FNMTC family may be unique [6-9]. Furthermore, important cancer-related genes (APC, PTEN, TSHR, RET, TRK, c‐MET, BRAF and H‐K‐N‐RAS) were also excluded as the cause of FNMTC [10]. In the last decade, techniques for single-target detection have been replaced by the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), which allows simultaneous analysis of a large group of genes generating a large volume of data in parallel [11-13]. The NGS high-throughput platforms are more efficient, less expensive and provides information that is not provided by Sanger DNA sequencing analysis or by hot spot mutation gene targeted assays (MLPA - Multiplex Ligation Probe-dependent Amplification or Taqman Genotyping) [10–12]. Analysis of the generated data is a complex process. In familial diseases with clinical heterogeneity, as observed in FNMCT, a careful selection of the individuals to be submitted to the NGS is necessary. The inclusion of unaffected individuals improves diagnostic rates by facilitating variants selection and mutations identification due to the exclusion of regional polymorphisms. The definition of a suitable pipeline for the identification and classification of the variants is also an essential step [11,12]. In silico predictive analysis provided by specific programs such as Polyphen2, SIFT, Mutation Assessor and Mutation Taster is a valuable tool to distinguish between the pathological and benign variants associated with the phenotype, taking into account the evolutionary conservation of the amino acid or nucleotide residue, biochemical impact of the amino acid substitution considering the physicochemical properties, and the variant localization [11,12]. As there is no rule, the use a more stringent filtering criterion are more appropriate as the first approach while less strict selection may be adequate when no candidate variant was identified [13-16]. It is noteworthy that a consensus among the prediction results leads to a better accuracy, as in CONDEL, PON-P and Meta-SNP algorithms [11,17,18]. Information obtained from population databases (1000 Genomes Project, ExAc and Exome Variant Server (EVS)) are frequently used to exclude variants that are deemed polymorphic/benign based on a global minor allele frequency (MAF) cut off of ~1% (0.01).

However, it is important to consider ethnicity-specific MAFs that depend on the ethnic background of the population, particularly in populations with high miscegenation as observed in Brazilians, underrepresented in most of the genomic databases, however data made available by local consortiums as ABraOM [19] and EPIGEN-BRAZIL [20] unravel this problem. In the literature, it is already possible to observe the benefits of new generation sequencing in the FNMTC. Recently, a group sought to identify previously undescribed cancer-predisposing gene(s) in a Cowden Syndrome family enriched for thyroid cancer across 4 generations, who had tested negative for PTEN, SDHB-D and KLLN, via an approach combining exome sequencing and family study. They found a variant in SEC23B gene and suggested that this germline heterozygous variant is associate with cancer predisposition [21]. Moreover, when whole-genome approach was conducted in sporadic FAP patient in which any pathogenic APC mutations was found by the conventional Sanger sequencing, a mosaic mutation in ~12% of his peripheral leukocytes was identified. Demonstrating that NGS is an effective tool to identify genetic mosaicism in hereditary diseases [22]. A variant on WRN gene was identified by exome-wide sequencing in a 16-year-old girl with an atypical syndrome without diagnosis after 10 years of the first symptoms. The variant has been previously reported in Werner’s syndrome (WS) and when the patient was re-evaluated several features of WS were detected, allowing the early diagnosis of a recessive disease and the early use of adequate therapies and interventions [23]. Using Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) a germline variant in the HABP2 gene was identified in a family with seven PTC patients of a FNMTC kindred and in 4.7% of 423 sporadic PTC cases. This variant increased protein expression in the tumor samples and functional studies showed that the loss of function p.G534E rs7080536 variant leads to increased colony formation and cell migration, characteristics of malignant transformation, suggesting that the HABP2 gene may be involved in susceptibility to thyroid cancer [4]. Because the authors did not report the ethnicity of the family and for having used only one database to determine MAF (1000 Genomes), this result was questioned by others groups [24]. Furthermore, this variant was considered a polymorphism in other populations (United Kingdom, USA, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Spain, Italy, Australia and Brazil) [24].

Only Zhang et al identified the rs7080536 variant in 4/29 (13.8%) of unrelated FNMTC kindreds [25]. In other study, through linkage analysis and exome-sequencing the genes C14orf93 (RTFC), PYGL and BMP4 were identified as candidate genes in a FNMTC family with 5 cases of PTC. However, the functional studies showed that only the p.V205M mutation of the C14orf93 gene led to increased migration rate and colony formation in a PTC cell line [5]. Next Generation Sequencing allied to capture of expressed sequences from genomic DNA now offers a powerful new diagnostic approach. Barriers to use this technology still include cost and the complexity of interpreting results arising from simultaneous identification of large numbers of variants. Thus, cost reductions and new friendly analysis of this big data are necessary. Even so, the results obtained through this new generation sequencing technology have opened doors to new possibilities in the search for the molecular bases of thyroid familial cancer.

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Droplet Digital PCR: A New Technology for Detection and Quantification of Chimerism After Allogenic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation by Christophe Picard* in Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research https://biomedres.us/fulltexts/BJSTR.MS.ID.002420.php Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT) is today an established cure for many malignant and non-malignant hematological disorders. The post-allo-SCT monitoring is very important in the engraftment phase to detect graft failure, but also in the following of post-SCT to detect the risk of disease relapse in malignant disease. The quantification of chimerism is the determination of the proportion of donor cells in recipient blood after allo-SCT. Currently, two complementary molecular biology techniques, STR PCR and qPCR methods, are routinely performed in laboratories. The practical principle is, after to have obtained informative marker between recipient and donor, the chimerism of donor/recipient is quantified by the informative markers.The STR method is based on amplification of 16-18 STR loci, which are short base sequences on chromosomes distributed throughout the genome. Each STR marker is a set (or system) of many alleles, differing in the number of tandem repeats of this sequence. After their amplification, the separation of STR products and fluorescence detection are performed on a capillary electrophoresis instrument. The calculation of amount of donor or recipient chimerism is based on ratio of informative donor and recipient signals [1]. The real-time PCR (qPCR) using Taqman technology has been developed for the chimerism analysis using insertion/deletion polymorphisms [2]. 30 to 50 probes are identified by the manufacturers. The chimerism assay qPCR protocol includes amplifications of donor -specific allele, recipient specific alleles and active reference on DNA samples of post-SCT and donor and recipient pre-SCT. For more articles on Journals on Regenerative Diseases please click here bjstr

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A Blueprint To Develop A Rapid qRT-PCR kit To Detect SARS-CoV-2: Study

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ACTREC Mumbai based scientists have presented a rapid, accurate and easy to implement qRT-PCR kit based assay to Detect SARS-CoV-2

By Ratneshwar Thakur

New Delhi, July 13, 2020 (SciSoup): Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, within a span of about 3 months, over and above 8.78 lakhs positives cases and more than 23K death have been reported in India. Thus, radical measures are needed to flatten the rate of growing infection. The development of diagnostic kits to perform rapid, accurate test with low false-negative RT-PCR results in a cost-effective manner — may help in the early implementation of epidemiological containment measures.

Now a research team led by Dr. Amit Dutt at Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research, and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Navi Mumbai – have published a report in the Cell Press journal ‘Heliyon’ where they present a rapid, accurate and easy to implement real-time PCR based assay with automated analysis at a cost of under $3 per reaction and turnaround time of less than 2hour. The study may facilitate faster in-house testing across laboratories to detect SARS-CoV-2.

“We have identified a unique conserved region in the SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid gene. Using molecular biology techniques, we have generated synthetic DNA and RNA molecules for 3 such regions and spiked in the human genomic DNA and total RNA at varying concentrations to generate synthetic reference sample mimicking a true positive COVID-19 sample for the study. The standardizations performed were validated using COVID 19 positive and negative clinical specimens,” explained Dr. Amit Dutt, a scientist at ACTREC, Navi Mumbai, and corresponding author in this study.

In this study, the reference sample was used to compare the detection limit of two different chemistries (molecular biology methods): a probe-free SYBR Green dye-based methodology and a TaqMan probe-based RT-PCR assay. The probe-based assay was found to be more sensitive with detection of up to 15 RNA copies, as compared to 150 RNA copies of the probe-free method.

This was further developed into a one-step, one-tube, multiplex diagnostic kit. The detection accuracy of the kit was evaluated using a panel of 26 clinical specimens by performing 184 validations with dilutions of samples ranging from 1-100 ng.

Bhasker Dharavath and Neelima Yadav, ACTREC based researchers and co-first author of the study, say the kit was found to be 100% specific and 100% sensitive under limited settings based on accurate identification of 5 positive samples out of 26 samples and calling rest 21 negative samples as negative. The actual accuracy can only be established with a larger sample set, laments Bhasker and Neelima.

Furthermore, to minimize variability and automate the qRT-PCR downstream analysis of multiple samples in the same run, they developed an open access freely available GUI based analytical tool COVID qPCR Analyzer tool (www.actrec.gov.in/pi-webpages/AmitDutt/Covid/Analyzer.html).

“This is a novel automated computational tool to detect the virus in an unambiguous and reproducible manner with minimal requirement of third-party tools, and applicable to all kinds of real-time PCR machine for COVID detection,” says Sanket Desai, another co-first author of the study.

“Our study would empower researchers across research institutes to build their own capacity for developing a highly accurate and validated diagnostic kit to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection at a fraction of cost, in an Atmanirbhar way,” said Dr. Dutt.

The research team included Bhasker Dharavath, Neelima Yadav, Sanket Desai, Roma Sunder, Rohit Mishra, Madhura Ketkar, Prasanna Bhanshe, Anurodh Gupta, Archana Kumari Redhu, Nikhil Patkar, Shilpee Dutt, and Sudeep Gupta and Amit Dutt. (SciSoup – A Science and technology blog)

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A one-step, one-tube real-time RT-PCR based assay with an automated analysis for detection of SARS-CoV-2

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missmiumiu · 6 years ago

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Anal Chem. 2018 Jan 16;90(2):1273-1279. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b04050. Epub 2018 Jan 3.

Single-Cell RT-PCR in Microfluidic Droplets with Integrated Chemical Lysis.

Kim SC1, Clark IC1, Shahi P1, Abate AR1,2,3.

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1Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California-San Francisco , San Francisco, California, United States.

2California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3), University of California-Berkeley , Berkeley, California, United States.

3Chan Zuckerberg Biohub , 499 Illinois Street, San Francisco, California, United States.

Abstract

Droplet microfluidics can identify and sort cells using digital reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) signals from individual cells. However, current methods require multiple microfabricated devices for enzymatic cell lysis and PCR reagent addition, making the process complex and prone to failure. Here, we describe a new approach that integrates all components into a single device. The method enables controlled exposure of isolated single cells to a high pH buffer, which lyses cells and inactivates reaction inhibitors but can be instantly neutralized with RT-PCR buffer. Using our chemical lysis approach, we distinguish individual cells' gene expression with data quality equivalent to more complex two-step workflows. Our system accepts cells and produces droplets ready for amplification, making single-cell droplet RT-PCR faster and more reliable.

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Cells & chemicals

Jurkat and MCF7 cells are cultured in RPMI-1640 medium supplemented with 5% fetal bovine serum (FBS) and antibiotics at 37°C in the presence of 5% CO2. 0.8–1 million Jurkat/MCF7 cells are collected and washed with cold PBS supplemented with 2% FBS (PBS-F). Cells are centrifuged at 300 RCF for 3 minutes, resuspended in 100 μL of 10 μM calcein violet (Thermo Fisher, C34858) or 25 μM calcein red (C34851) in PBS-F, and incubated on ice for 30 minutes. After cell staining, cells are pelleted, resuspended in 100 μL of PBS-F, mixed together and supplemented with 40 μL (0.2× volume) of Optiprep (Sigma, D1556) for density matching. The alkaline lysis buffer (ALB) contains 200 mM NaOH, 60%(v/v) PEG-200 and 2%(v/v) Triton X-100. It is noteworthy that the addition of PEG-200 increases pH significantly,25thus enabling the use of a lower NaOH concentration during the lysis step. This is important so that the buffer capacity of RT-PCR reagents is sufficient to effectively neutralize the alkaline after the merge step. Water-in-oil droplets are generated in a fluorinated oil (3M, HFE Novec 7500) supplemented with 2%(w/w) 008-FluoroSurfactant (RAN Biotechnologies). The oil phase of collected droplets is swapped with the FC-40 oil (Sigma, F9755) supplemented with 5%(w/w) 008-FluoroSurfactant immediately before thermocycling droplets for RT-PCR. The RT-PCR mix is composed of 1× Reaction Mix and 1× Enzyme Mix (Thermo Fisher, 12574030, SuperScript III One-Step) supplemented with 2.5%(v/v) Tween 20 and 2.5%(v/v) PEG 6,000. The FAM-labeled TaqMan probe specific to CD45 protein (IDT PrimeTime, Assay ID: Hs.PT.53a.2558434) is added to the RT-PCR mix.

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Toxins, Vol. 10, Pages 431: Development and Application of a Quantitative PCR Assay to Assess Genotype Dynamics and Anatoxin Content in Microcoleus autumnalis-Dominated Mats

Microcoleus is a filamentous cyanobacteria genus with a global distribution. Some species form thick, cohesive mats over large areas of the benthos in rivers and lakes. In New Zealand Microcoleus autumnalis is an anatoxin producer and benthic proliferations are occurring in an increasing number of rivers nationwide. Anatoxin content in M. autumnalis-dominated mats varies spatially and temporally, making understanding and managing proliferations difficult. In this study a M. autumnalis-specific TaqMan probe quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay targeting the anaC gene was developed. The assay was assessed against 26 non-M. autumnalis species. The assay had a detection range over seven orders of magnitude, with a limit of detection of 5.14 × 10−8 ng μL−1. The anaC assay and a cyanobacterial specific 16S #rRNA qPCR were then used to determine toxic genotype proportions in 122 environmental samples collected from 19 sites on 10 rivers in New Zealand. Anatoxin contents of the samples were determined using LC-MS/MS and anatoxin quota per toxic cell calculated. The percentage of toxic cells ranged from 0 to 30.3%, with significant (p < 0.05) differences among rivers. The anatoxin content in mats had a significant relationship with the percentage of toxic cells (R2 = 0.38, p < 0.001), indicating that changes in anatoxin content in M. autumnalis-dominated mats are primarily related to the dominance of toxic strains. When applied to more extensive samples sets the assay will enable new insights into how biotic and abiotic parameters influence genotype composition, and if applied to #RNA assist in understanding anatoxin production. http://bit.ly/2PqticR

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DNA Sequencing: Unlocking the Secrets of Life

In the age of modern science, one of the most fascinating advancements is our ability to read the very blueprint of life—our DNA. DNA sequencing, the process of determining the precise order of nucleotides within a DNA molecule, has transformed biological research, medical diagnostics, and even the criminal justice system. It allows scientists to understand genetic makeup at a deeper level, and has a wide range of applications, from personalized medicine to ancestry tracing.

What is DNA Sequencing?

At its core, DNA sequencing is the process by which we determine the exact order of the four nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) in a DNA strand. This sequence encodes genetic information, providing instructions for building and maintaining an organism. By reading and understanding these instructions, we gain insights into everything from inherited traits to potential health risks.

DNA sequencing can be thought of as reading a very complex instruction manual. Each sequence is unique to the individual organism, and even small changes in the sequence can have significant effects. For instance, a single alteration in a DNA sequence could lead to a genetic disorder, while other variations might make someone more resilient to certain diseases.

Types of DNA Sequencing Technologies

Sanger Sequencing: This is one of the earliest and most accurate methods for DNA sequencing, developed by Frederick Sanger in the 1970s. Often referred to as "first-generation sequencing," it’s commonly used for smaller projects, such as sequencing single genes or small DNA fragments.

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS): This technology revolutionized DNA sequencing by enabling high-throughput, massively parallel sequencing. NGS platforms can sequence millions of DNA fragments simultaneously, making them ideal for larger projects, like sequencing entire genomes or analyzing complex populations of microorganisms.

Third-Generation Sequencing: This includes newer methods like nanopore sequencing and single-molecule real-time sequencing, which allow scientists to sequence longer stretches of DNA in real time. This can be particularly useful for sequencing highly repetitive or complex regions of the genome.

Why is DNA Sequencing Important?

DNA sequencing has a huge range of applications, which include:

Medical Diagnostics: DNA sequencing allows doctors to pinpoint genetic mutations that may cause diseases. In cases of rare genetic disorders, sequencing can help diagnose the condition, enabling targeted treatments. For instance, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes can be sequenced to assess an individual's risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer.

Personalized Medicine: One of the most promising applications of DNA sequencing is personalized or precision medicine. By understanding a patient's unique genetic makeup, doctors can prescribe treatments tailored specifically for them. This can improve the efficacy of treatments, reduce side effects, and help manage chronic conditions more effectively.

Forensic Science: DNA sequencing has become a critical tool in forensic science. From solving criminal cases to identifying disaster victims, sequencing can provide accurate identification based on DNA left at a scene or recovered from remains.

Agriculture and Food Security: DNA sequencing is widely used in agriculture to develop better crop strains, improve livestock health, and even track food sources. By understanding the genetic traits of plants and animals, scientists can create more resilient crops, increase yields, and breed livestock with desired characteristics.

Ancestry and Genealogy: Ancestry services, powered by DNA sequencing, allow individuals to explore their genetic heritage. By analyzing the DNA and comparing it to known population databases, these services can provide insights into an individual's ethnic background and ancestral migration patterns.

The Process of DNA Sequencing

The process of DNA sequencing typically involves several steps:

DNA Extraction: First, DNA is extracted from cells, often through a simple swab or blood sample.

Library Preparation: The DNA is fragmented into smaller pieces, which are then prepared for sequencing. This preparation varies depending on the sequencing technology being used.

Sequencing: The DNA fragments are sequenced to determine the order of nucleotides. Depending on the technology, this can involve methods like fluorescence (Sanger sequencing) or electrical signals (nanopore sequencing).

Data Analysis: After sequencing, bioinformatics tools are used to analyze the data. The raw sequence is assembled, aligned, and compared to reference sequences to identify any genetic variations.

Interpretation: In a clinical or research setting, scientists and doctors interpret the sequence data to make conclusions about gene function, disease risk, or ancestry.

Challenges and Ethical Considerations

While DNA sequencing offers incredible potential, it also raises ethical and practical challenges:

Privacy Concerns: The accessibility of genetic information raises concerns about privacy. Who owns your genetic data, and who has the right to access it? These are critical questions as more people undergo sequencing for health and ancestry purposes.

Data Interpretation: Just because we can sequence DNA doesn’t mean we fully understand it. Interpreting the vast amount of data generated by sequencing requires sophisticated computational tools and a deep understanding of genetics.

Genetic Discrimination: There’s a risk of genetic discrimination if employers, insurers, or other parties misuse genetic information. This has led to regulations like the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) in the United States, which aims to protect individuals from discrimination based on their DNA.

Equity in Access: The cost of sequencing has dropped dramatically, but access is still limited in many parts of the world. Ensuring equitable access to these technologies is essential to prevent widening disparities in health and research.

The Future of DNA Sequencing

As technology continues to improve, DNA sequencing is becoming faster, more affordable, and more accessible. In the future, it's likely that sequencing will become a routine part of medical checkups, allowing for more preventative and personalized healthcare. Imagine a world where everyone has a digital version of their genome, providing insights into their health, ancestry, and even traits like athletic ability or dietary needs.

Furthermore, as we decode more genomes from various species, we may uncover new insights into evolution, biodiversity, and the origins of life itself. Scientists are also exploring "gene editing" techniques like CRISPR, which, when combined with DNA sequencing, could potentially allow us to correct genetic mutations and cure inherited diseases.

Conclusion

DNA sequencing is one of the most transformative technologies of our time. By understanding our genetic code, we unlock the secrets of biology and open up a world of possibilities in medicine, agriculture, forensics, and beyond. As we move forward, it’s crucial to navigate the ethical and social implications of this technology carefully, ensuring that it benefits society as a whole.

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