A method for release and multiple strand amplification of small quantities of DNA from endospores of the fastidious bacterium Pasteuria penetrans

Tim H. Mauchline, Sharad Mohan, J. E. Schaff, Charles H. Opperman, Brian R. Kerry, Keith Davies, Penny R. Hirsch

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Abstract

Aims: To establish a reliable protocol to extract DNA from Pasteuria penetrans endospores for use as template in multiple strand amplification, thus providing sufficient material for genetic analyses. To develop a highly sensitive PCR-based diagnostic tool for P. penetrans.
Methods and Results: An optimized method to decontaminate endospores, release and purify DNA enabled multiple strand amplification. DNA purity was assessed by cloning and sequencing gyrB and 16S rRNA gene fragments obtained from PCR using generic primers. Samples indicated to be 100%P. penetrans by the gyrB assay were estimated at 46% using the 16S rRNA gene. No bias was detected on cloning and sequencing 12 housekeeping and sporulation gene fragments from amplified DNA. The detection limit by PCR with Pasteuria-specific 16S rRNA gene primers following multiple strand amplification of DNA extracted using the method was a single endospore.
Conclusions: Generation of large quantities DNA will facilitate genomic sequencing of P. penetrans. Apparent differences in sample purity are explained by variations in 16S rRNA gene copy number in Eubacteria leading to exaggerated estimations of sample contamination. Detection of single endospores will facilitate investigations of P. penetrans molecular ecology.
Significance and Impact of the Study: These methods will advance studies on P. penetrans and facilitate research on other obligate and fastidious micro-organisms where it is currently impractical to obtain DNA in sufficient quantity and quality.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)515-521
Number of pages7
JournalLetters in Applied Microbiology
Volume50
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2010

Keywords

  • 16S rRNA gene
  • bead-beating
  • endospores
  • gyrB
  • microLYSIS (R)-PLUS
  • multiple strand amplification
  • Pasteuria penetrans
  • phi29
  • ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES
  • PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES
  • HYPERPARASITIC BACTERIUM
  • OBLIGATE ENDOPARASITE
  • PHYLOGENETIC POSITION
  • MELOIDOGYNE-INCOGNITA
  • BIOLOGICAL-CONTROL
  • SP-NOV
  • PRATYLENCHUS
  • HETERODERA

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