Bacteriophage genotyping using BOXA repetitive-PCR.

BMC Microbiology
Dragica DamnjanovicWallace J Bridge

Abstract

Repetitive-PCR (rep-PCR) using BOXA1R and BOXA2R as single primers was investigated for its potential to genotype bacteriophage. Previously, this technique has been primarily used for the discrimination of bacterial strains. Reproducible DNA fingerprint patterns for various phage types were generated using either of the two primers. The similarity index of replicates ranged from 89.4-100% for BOXA2R-PCR, and from 90 to 100% for BOXA1R-PCR. The method of DNA isolation (p = 0.08) and the phage propagation conditions at two different temperatures (p = 0.527) had no significant influence on generated patterns. Rep-PCR amplification products were generated from different templates including purified phage DNA, phage lysates and phage plaques. The use of this method enabled comparisons of phage genetic profiles to establish their similarity to related or unrelated phages and their bacterial hosts. The findings suggest that repetitive-PCR could be used as a rapid and inexpensive method to preliminary screen phage isolates prior to their selection for more comprehensive studies. The adoption of this rapid, simple and reproducible technique could facilitate preliminary characterisation of a large number of phage isolates and the investi...Continue Reading

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