Rapid detection of clostridium perfringens in food by loop-mediated isothermal amplification combined with a lateral flow biosensor

• Main Authors: Thanawat Sridapan, Wanida Tangkawsakul, Tavan Janvilisri, Wansika Kiatpathomchai, Sirintip Dangtip, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Duangjai Nacapricha, Puey Ounjai, Surang Chankhamhaengdecha
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Multidisciplinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/79415

Clostridium perfringens is a key anaerobic pathogen causing food poisoning. Definitive detection by standard culture method is time-consuming and labor intensive. Current rapid commercial test kits are prohibitively expensive. It is thus necessary to develop rapid and cost-effective detection tool....