is a pathogenic bacterial agent that causes meningococcal meningitis in humans. Developing a rapid and low-cost detection method is crucial, especially for developing countries. This study focuses on the development of an efficient loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method for accurate identification.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBotulinum neurotoxin, produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, causes botulism, a severe, rapidly progressing, and potentially fatal condition. Swift detection of the toxin and timely administration of antitoxin antibodies are critical for effective treatment. The current standard for Botulinum toxin testing is the mouse lethality assay, but this method is time-consuming and requires live animals.
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