Electrochemical assay for the identification of microorganisms

C - Chemistry – Metallurgy – 12 – Q

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C12Q 1/04 (2006.01) C12N 1/20 (2006.01) G01N 27/26 (2006.01)

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CA 2549658

A method for the phenotypic identification of microorganisms is provided. The method is based on the evaluation of the effects of various compounds (effectors) on the respiratory cycle activity of microorganisms. Measurements are based upon the ability of the microorganism to transport electrons to an external chemical oxidant (a mediator) that is added to the microorganism sample. The mediator interacts with the terminal components of the respiratory pathway and the extent of its consumption is related to the ability of the microorganism to respire. The consumed mediator is subsequently measured electrochemically. Electrochemical signals which are generated in the presence or absence of an effector can be used to generate a signal pattern that is unique to an organism and can be used for identification.

La présente invention concerne une technique d'identification phénotypique de micro-organismes. Cette technique est fondée sur l'évaluation des effets de divers composés (effecteurs) sur l'activité cyclique respiratoire de micro-organismes. Des mesures sont fondées sur la capacité du micro-organisme de transporter des électrons vers un oxydant chimique externe (un médiateur) ajouté à un échantillon de micro-organisme. Ce médiateur interagit avec des composants terminaux du trajet de la respiration et la mesure de sa consommation est liée à la capacité de ce micro-organisme de respirer. Le médiateur consommé est ensuite mesuré de manière électrochimique. Des signaux électrochimiques qui sont générés en présence ou en l'absence d'un effecteur peuvent être utilisés pour générer un motif de signal qui est unique pour un organisme et qui peut être utilisé à des fins d'identification.

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