[Loop-mediated isothermal amplification].

We have developed the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method, an innovative gene amplification technique, which has the potential to become important in genetic testing. This method allows highly efficient amplification by a single enzyme at a constant temperature. It also has features such as high specificity, rapidity, and simplicity of detection. Therefore, application to various life sciences, such as clinical medicine, is expected.