A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Helicobacter pylori (CagA)
Helicobacter pylori (CagA) is a pathogen that is commonly associated with gastritis, peptic ulcers, and even stomach cancer in humans. It is important to detect this bacterium early as it can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues if left untreated. This pathogen is primarily relevant to the human health sector, and early detection can prevent more serious complications from developing.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Helicobacter pylori (CagA) allows for sensitive and specific detection of this pathogen, enabling healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat individuals promptly. Detecting this target quickly can help prevent the progression of gastritis to more serious conditions such as peptic ulcers and stomach cancer, ultimately reducing the burden on the healthcare system and improving patient outcomes.
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Contents
Endogenous control primer/probe
qPCR OneStep MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
ROX passive reference
Technical specification
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Endogenous Control: VIC/HEX labelled
Product variants
YS-qP-EC-Hp.CagA-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping
Useful links
1. [Frequency of CagA-positive Helicobacter pylori strains in 160 patients subjected to endoscopy]. ; Wormwood T et al. ; 2018 May ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30148923/
2. Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection in a Routine Testing Workflow: Effect of Bacterial Load and Virulence Factors. ; Wormwood T et al. ; 2021 Jun 23 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34201588/
3. A visual diagnostic detection of Helicobacter pylori and the gastric carcinoma-related virulence genes (cagA and vacA) by a fluorescent loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). ; Wormwood T et al. ; 2023 May 1 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36640706/
Pseudonyms
H. pylori; CagA; Helicobacter; stomach ulcer bacteria; gastric cancer bacteria; gastritis bacteria; Campylobacter pylori; H. pylori CagA