Clostridium botulinum

Cat no. YSL-qP-IC-C.botul-100

Clostridium botulinum

Cat no. YSL-qP-IC-C.botul-100

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Clostridium botulinum

Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces neurotoxins causing botulism, a life-threatening illness characterized by muscle weakness and paralysis. This pathogen is of particular concern in the food industry due to its ability to contaminate canned foods and honey, leading to foodborne botulism. Early detection of Clostridium botulinum is crucial to prevent outbreaks and ensure food safety.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Clostridium botulinum allows for rapid and sensitive identification of this pathogen in food samples. Early detection can help prevent foodborne botulism outbreaks and ensure the safety of food products. By using YouSeq's qPCR kit, food manufacturers can quickly and accurately detect Clostridium botulinum, leading to improved public health outcomes and potentially saving lives.

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Contents


Target Specific primer/probe
Internal extraction control primer/probe
qPCR MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
Internal extraction control (DNA)
ROX passive reference

Technical specification


Target Gene(s):rsmH gene,rsmH gene
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Internal Control: VIC/HEX labelled

Product variants


YSL-qP-IC-C.botul-100 : Lyophilised version for ambient shipping
YS-qP-IC-C.botul-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping

Pseudonyms

Clostridium botulinum; Botulism; Botulinum toxin; Botox

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