| Literature DB >> 7763926 |
I Galindo1, R Rangel-Aldao, J L Ramírez.
Abstract
We have developed a rapid and sensitive assay for the detection of clostridial cells or spores in liquid food samples. The method recognizes Clostridium 16S (small ribosomal subunit RNA) rDNA (ribosomal DNA) sequences by a polymerase chain reaction-digoxigenin-labelling protocol, coupled to a capture oligonucleotide immobilized on a microtitre plate. The positive results are revealed by means of a colour reaction. In 6 h of non-intensive labour, we can detect as few as two to five clostridial cells or spores in experimentally contaminated soft drinks.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 7763926 DOI: 10.1007/BF00205050
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Microbiol Biotechnol ISSN: 0175-7598 Impact factor: 4.813