Evaluation of microbial qPCR workflows using engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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January 24, 2016

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Sandra M. Da Silva, Lindsay Harris, Nathanael David Olson, Steven Lund, Autumn S. Downey, Zvi Kelman, Marc L. Salit, Jayne D. Morrow

Abstract

Aims: We describe the development and interlaboratory study of modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a candidate material to evaluate a full detection workflow including DNA extraction and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Methods and results: S. cerevisiae NE095 was prepared by stable insertion of DNA sequence External RNA Control Consortium-00095 into S. cerevisiae BY4739 to convey selectivity. For the interlaboratory study, a binomial regression model was used to select three cell concentrations, high (4 × 107 cells ml−1), intermediate (4 × 105 cells ml−1) and low (4 × 103 cells ml−1), and the number of samples per concentration. Seven participants, including potential end users, had combined rates of positive qPCR detection (quantification cycle <37) of 100%, 40%, and 0% for high, intermediate, and low concentrations, respectively. Conclusions: The NE095 strain was successfully detected by all participants, with the high concentration indicating a potential target concentration for a reference material. Significance and impact of the study: The engineered yeast has potential to support measurement assurance for the analytical process of qPCR, encompassing the method, equipment, and operator, to increase confidence in results and better inform decision-making in areas of applied microbiology. This material can also support process assessment for other DNA-based detection technologies.

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Applied and Environmental Microbiology

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae, qPCR, reference material, ERCC, interlaboratory study

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Da Silva, S. , Harris, L. , Olson, N. , Lund, S. , Downey, A. , Kelman, Z. , Salit, M. and Morrow, J. (2016), Evaluation of microbial qPCR workflows using engineered Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, [online], https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bdq.2016.01.001 (Accessed April 24, 2024)