Laiqing Li , Qiang Jia , Hongrui Lai , Guoliang Luo , Yanhong Lu , Huankun Liang , Wenqi Dong , Cuicui Chen
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These MAbs were against the recombinant antigens (AR/gE) of mpox and chickenpox viruses. Then, the detecting MAbs were conjugated to gold nanoparticles and coated onto the conjugate pads. The capture MAbs were immobilized onto a nitrocellulose membrane at two detection zones to form the Test 1 (T1, to test AR) line and Test 2 (T2, to test gE) line, respectively. Goat anti-mouse IgG antibodies were immobilized onto the nitrocellulose membrane to form the control (C, to verify the effectiveness of the strip) line as the control. Finally, it was assembled into a one-step double T-line colloidal gold immunochromatographic test strip for the differential diagnosis of mpox and chickenpox viruses. The sensitivity, specificity, precision and methodology comparison were evaluated using mpox pseudovirus and clinical samples.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A dual-index ICA strips for the simultaneous detection of mpox and chickenpox were successfully prepared. The sensitivity of the dual-index ICA strips to AR antigen was 0.125 ng/mL, to gE antigen was 0.25 ng/mL, with high specificity, precision and reproducibility. The results can be judged within 10–15 min. Methodology comparison study (PCR vs. ICA strips) of 56 clinical samples found there was no statistically significant difference between the ICA strips and PCR method.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The dual-index ICA strips had good sensitivity, specificity, simple procedure and rapid detection. 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Development of a one-step diagnostic and differential immunochromatographic method for mpox and chickenpox
Objective
Mpox and chickenpox are highly contagious diseases with similar clinical symptoms and co-infection, and diagnostic tests are extremely useful in their differentiation. Mpox virus and chickenpox virus are the main causative pathogens of mpox and chickenpox respectively. This study aims to develop a rapid diagnostic immunochromatographic trip for differential diagnosis of mpox and chickenpox viruses.
Methods
An immunochromatographic assay (ICA) based on the double-antibody sandwich format was developed. First, the paired monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) were prepared: for mpox, the detecting MAb1 and capture MAb2; for chickenpox, the detecting MAb3 and capture MAb4. These MAbs were against the recombinant antigens (AR/gE) of mpox and chickenpox viruses. Then, the detecting MAbs were conjugated to gold nanoparticles and coated onto the conjugate pads. The capture MAbs were immobilized onto a nitrocellulose membrane at two detection zones to form the Test 1 (T1, to test AR) line and Test 2 (T2, to test gE) line, respectively. Goat anti-mouse IgG antibodies were immobilized onto the nitrocellulose membrane to form the control (C, to verify the effectiveness of the strip) line as the control. Finally, it was assembled into a one-step double T-line colloidal gold immunochromatographic test strip for the differential diagnosis of mpox and chickenpox viruses. The sensitivity, specificity, precision and methodology comparison were evaluated using mpox pseudovirus and clinical samples.
Results
A dual-index ICA strips for the simultaneous detection of mpox and chickenpox were successfully prepared. The sensitivity of the dual-index ICA strips to AR antigen was 0.125 ng/mL, to gE antigen was 0.25 ng/mL, with high specificity, precision and reproducibility. The results can be judged within 10–15 min. Methodology comparison study (PCR vs. ICA strips) of 56 clinical samples found there was no statistically significant difference between the ICA strips and PCR method.
Conclusion
The dual-index ICA strips had good sensitivity, specificity, simple procedure and rapid detection. This protocol is very suitable for early diagnosis and differentiation of mpox and chickenpox in medical institutions and individuals.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Immunological Methods is devoted to covering techniques for: (1) Quantitating and detecting antibodies and/or antigens. (2) Purifying immunoglobulins, lymphokines and other molecules of the immune system. (3) Isolating antigens and other substances important in immunological processes. (4) Labelling antigens and antibodies. (5) Localizing antigens and/or antibodies in tissues and cells. (6) Detecting, and fractionating immunocompetent cells. (7) Assaying for cellular immunity. (8) Documenting cell-cell interactions. (9) Initiating immunity and unresponsiveness. (10) Transplanting tissues. (11) Studying items closely related to immunity such as complement, reticuloendothelial system and others. (12) Molecular techniques for studying immune cells and their receptors. (13) Imaging of the immune system. (14) Methods for production or their fragments in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
In addition the journal will publish articles on novel methods for analysing the organization, structure and expression of genes for immunologically important molecules such as immunoglobulins, T cell receptors and accessory molecules involved in antigen recognition, processing and presentation. Submitted full length manuscripts should describe new methods of broad applicability to immunology and not simply the application of an established method to a particular substance - although papers describing such applications may be considered for publication as a short Technical Note. Review articles will also be published by the Journal of Immunological Methods. In general these manuscripts are by solicitation however anyone interested in submitting a review can contact the Reviews Editor and provide an outline of the proposed review.