Eva Felder
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Eva Felder has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ilona Mossbrugger
Department for Medical Bio Reconnaissance and Verification, Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology, Neuherbergstrasse 11, Munich 80937, Germany
1 shared publication - Mirko Lange
Department for Medical Bio Reconnaissance and Verification, Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology, Neuherbergstrasse 11, Munich 80937, Germany
1 shared publication Roman Wölfel
Bundeswehr Institute of Microbiology, Department for Medical Bio Reconnaissance and Verification, Neuherbergstr. 11, 80937 Munich, Germany
1 shared publication- Roman Wölfel
German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Munich, 80802 Munich, Germany
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 1 November 2014
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Virological Methods
- Vol. 208, 33-40
Development of a versatile and stable internal control system for RT-qPCR assays
- 1 November 2014
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Virological Methods
- Vol. 208, 33-40
Development of a versatile and stable internal control system for RT-qPCR assays
- Open Access
Simultaneous Detection of Ricin and Abrin DNA by Real-Time PCR (qPCR)
Ricin and abrin are two of the most potent plant toxins known and may be easily obtained in high yield from the seeds using rather simple technology. As a result, both toxins are potent and available toxins for criminal or terrorist acts. However, as the production of highly purified ricin or abrin requires sophisticated equipment and knowledge, it may be more likely that crude extracts would be used by non-governmental perpetrators. Remaining plant-specific nucleic acids in these extracts allow the application of a real-time PCR (qPCR) assay for the detection and identification of abrin or ricin genomic material. Therefore, we have developed a duplex real-time PCR assays for simultaneous detection of ricin and abrin DNA based on the OmniMix HS bead PCR reagent mixture. Novel primers and hybridization probes were designed for detection on a SmartCycler instrument by using 5′-nuclease technology. The assay was thoroughly optimized and validated in terms of analytical sensitivity. Evaluation of the assay sensitivity by probit analysis demonstrated a 95% probability of detection at 3 genomes per reaction for ricin DNA and 1.2 genomes per reaction for abrin DNA. The suitability of the assays was exemplified by detection of ricin and abrin contaminations in a food matrix.
Open AccessSimultaneous Detection of Ricin and Abrin DNA by Real-Time PCR (qPCR)
Ricin and abrin are two of the most potent plant toxins known and may be easily obtained in high yield from the seeds using rather simple technology. As a result, both toxins are potent and available toxins for criminal or terrorist acts. However, as the production of highly purified ricin or abrin requires sophisticated equipment and knowledge, it may be more likely that crude extracts would be used by non-governmental perpetrators. Remaining plant-specific nucleic acids in these extracts allow the application of a real-time PCR (qPCR) assay for the detection and identification of abrin or ricin genomic material. Therefore, we have developed a duplex real-time PCR assays for simultaneous detection of ricin and abrin DNA based on the OmniMix HS bead PCR reagent mixture. Novel primers and hybridization probes were designed for detection on a SmartCycler instrument by using 5′-nuclease technology. The assay was thoroughly optimized and validated in terms of analytical sensitivity. Evaluation of the assay sensitivity by probit analysis demonstrated a 95% probability of detection at 3 genomes per reaction for ricin DNA and 1.2 genomes per reaction for abrin DNA. The suitability of the assays was exemplified by detection of ricin and abrin contaminations in a food matrix.