A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Yersinia pestis
Yersinia pestis, also known as the causative agent of the infamous Black Death, is a deadly bacterium that can cause plague in humans and animals. The symptoms of Yersinia pestis infection include fever, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes. It is crucial to detect Yersinia pestis early to prevent outbreaks and potential epidemics in the human, veterinary, and public health sectors.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect Yersinia pestis allows for sensitive and specific detection of this pathogen, enabling quick identification and containment of potential plague outbreaks. Early detection of Yersinia pestis can be crucial in preventing the spread of the disease and saving lives in both clinical and public health settings.
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Contents
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
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Internal Control: VIC/HEX labelled
Product variants
YS-qP-IC-Y.pestis : Frozen version for dry ice shipping
Useful links
1. Development and evaluation of a multi-target droplet digital PCR assay for highly sensitive and specific detection of Yersinia pestis. ; Zhao Y et al. ; 2024 May ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38701065/
2. Rapid and sensitive detection of Yersinia pestis using amplification of plague diagnostic bacteriophages monitored by real-time PCR. ; Zhao Y et al. ; 2010 Jun 28 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20596528/
3. Evaluation of the Biotoxis qPCR Detection Kit for Francisella tularensis Detection in Clinical and Environmental Samples. ; Zhao Y et al. ; 2020 Dec 17 ; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33115844/
Pseudonyms
Black Death; Bubonic Plague; Y. pestis; Plague; Pest; Yersinia pestis; Yersiniosis; Rat Fever; Great Pestilence; Black Plague; Oriental Plague; Justinianic Plague; Medieval Plague; Pneumonic Plague; Septicemic Plague; Bacillus pestis; Pasteurella pestis; Pestis major; Pestis minor; Yersinia; Daniel's disease; God riding; Plaga galico; Unico scelerum contagio; Siccitas sanguinis; Pestis secunda; Migas de Saturno