Partial sequence analysis of 23S rRNA gene in common bacteria and its application in the diagnosis of bacterial infection / 中华传染病杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze the 23S rRNA gene partial sequences of common bacteria, and establish molecular biologic techniques to identify bacteria by the difference of gene sequences. Methods Analyzing the sequences of variable region of bacterial 23S rRNA genes, primers and oligonucleotide probes were designed accordingly. Thereafter, bacteria were identified by PCR gel electrophoresis and PCR reverse hybridization. Results There exists significant sequence difference between Gram negative bacteria and Gram positive bacteria and it could be used to differentiate these 2 kinds of bacteria quickly with PCR gel electrophoresis. Meanwhile, sequence variety in different species of bacteria was also observed and PCR reverse hybridization could be used to identify different bacterial species further.Conclusions There exist significant sequence differences among 23S rRNA genes in different common bacteria. By the sequence differences, a specific, sensitive and rapid molecular biologic techniques could be established to quickly identify the pathogens of bacterial infections.