Rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using CRISPR-Cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplification

Background: Human adenovirus type 3 (HAdV-3) and 7 (HAdV-7) are significant causative agents of acute respiratory tract infections that are prevalent among school-based outbreaks across China. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective control and treatment of HAdV infection. Methods: Her...

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Main Authors: Xinbei Jia, Linglong Wan, Fei Xiao, Xiaolan Huang, Juan Zhou, Yi Wang, Jun Tai
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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author Xinbei Jia
Linglong Wan
Fei Xiao
Xiaolan Huang
Juan Zhou
Yi Wang
Jun Tai
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Linglong Wan
Fei Xiao
Xiaolan Huang
Juan Zhou
Yi Wang
Jun Tai
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description Background: Human adenovirus type 3 (HAdV-3) and 7 (HAdV-7) are significant causative agents of acute respiratory tract infections that are prevalent among school-based outbreaks across China. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective control and treatment of HAdV infection. Methods: Here, we developed a novel diagnostic assay combining multiple cross displacement amplification (MCDA) with CRISPR-Cas12b technology, designated HAdV-MCDA-CRISPR, to rapidly detect HAdV-3 and HAdV-7. The assay targets a highly conserved region of the hexon gene, enabling broad detection of these serotypes. The protocol includes DNA extraction (15 minutes), MCDA amplification (40 minutes), and CRISPR detection (5 minutes), and is completed within one hour. Specificity was validated by testing against non-HAdV pathogens, while sensitivity was assessed using serial dilutions of hexon-containing plasmid DNA. Clinical performance was evaluated using 88 patient samples. Results: The HAdV-MCDA-CRISPR assay demonstrated high sensitivity, detecting as little as 5 fg HAdV plasmid DNA per reaction, and showed no cross-reactivity with other common respiratory pathogens. Clinical validation using 88 patient samples further demonstrated the diagnostic accuracy of HAdV-MCDA-CRISPR. Conclusions: HAdV-MCDA-CRISPR is a rapid, sensitive, and specific tool for diagnosing HAdV-3 and HAdV-7 infections, offering potential for timely clinical intervention and enhanced epidemiological surveillance.
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spelling doaj-art-70c13397e51b44539a635b890cb8bd4e2025-08-20T02:35:31ZengElsevierInfectious Medicine2772-431X2025-06-014210018110.1016/j.imj.2025.100181Rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using CRISPR-Cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplificationXinbei Jia0Linglong Wan1Fei Xiao2Xiaolan Huang3Juan Zhou4Yi Wang5Jun Tai6Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100020, ChinaExperimental Research Center, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, ChinaExperimental Research Center, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, ChinaExperimental Research Center, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, ChinaExperimental Research Center, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, China; Corresponding authors.Experimental Research Center, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, China; Corresponding authors.Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100020, China; Corresponding authors.Background: Human adenovirus type 3 (HAdV-3) and 7 (HAdV-7) are significant causative agents of acute respiratory tract infections that are prevalent among school-based outbreaks across China. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective control and treatment of HAdV infection. Methods: Here, we developed a novel diagnostic assay combining multiple cross displacement amplification (MCDA) with CRISPR-Cas12b technology, designated HAdV-MCDA-CRISPR, to rapidly detect HAdV-3 and HAdV-7. The assay targets a highly conserved region of the hexon gene, enabling broad detection of these serotypes. The protocol includes DNA extraction (15 minutes), MCDA amplification (40 minutes), and CRISPR detection (5 minutes), and is completed within one hour. Specificity was validated by testing against non-HAdV pathogens, while sensitivity was assessed using serial dilutions of hexon-containing plasmid DNA. Clinical performance was evaluated using 88 patient samples. Results: The HAdV-MCDA-CRISPR assay demonstrated high sensitivity, detecting as little as 5 fg HAdV plasmid DNA per reaction, and showed no cross-reactivity with other common respiratory pathogens. Clinical validation using 88 patient samples further demonstrated the diagnostic accuracy of HAdV-MCDA-CRISPR. Conclusions: HAdV-MCDA-CRISPR is a rapid, sensitive, and specific tool for diagnosing HAdV-3 and HAdV-7 infections, offering potential for timely clinical intervention and enhanced epidemiological surveillance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772431X25000206HAdV-3HAdV-7CRISPR-Cas12bMultiple cross displacement amplification
spellingShingle Xinbei Jia
Linglong Wan
Fei Xiao
Xiaolan Huang
Juan Zhou
Yi Wang
Jun Tai
Rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using CRISPR-Cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplification
Infectious Medicine
HAdV-3
HAdV-7
CRISPR-Cas12b
Multiple cross displacement amplification
title Rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using CRISPR-Cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplification
title_full Rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using CRISPR-Cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplification
title_fullStr Rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using CRISPR-Cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplification
title_full_unstemmed Rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using CRISPR-Cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplification
title_short Rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using CRISPR-Cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplification
title_sort rapid and sensitive detection of human adenovirus types 3 and 7 using crispr cas12b coupled with multiple cross displacement amplification
topic HAdV-3
HAdV-7
CRISPR-Cas12b
Multiple cross displacement amplification
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772431X25000206
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