Anitoa Introduces Portable RT-PCR Molecular Test for Dengue Virus
What is Dengue?
Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species (Ae. aegypti or Ae. albopictus) mosquito. Almost half of the world's population, about 4 billion people, live in areas with a risk of dengue. Dengue is often a leading cause of illness in areas with risk.
Anitoa's RT-PCR solution for testing dengue virus
Anitoa's dengue RT-PCR viral test detects the presence of dengue virus infections that may lead to serious outcomes or death in patients. This multiplex test detects several target genes in samples that researchers have demonstrated are highly expressed in patients who later develop severe symptoms. Nucleic acid tests such as multiplex RT-PCR tests are more accurate and predictive than alternative antibody-based tests. Although there is no approved vaccine or drug for dengue infection, researchers have shown that early detection and intervention can lead to more favorable outcomes for patients and reduce the burden on affected families and healthcare providers.
Anitoa's RT-PCR solution for testing dengue virus, includes one of a family of 4-6 channel small foot-print real time PCR instruments called the Maverick qPCR, with a one-step multiplex RT-PCR reagent offered in lyophilized format. Lyophilized reagents are easy to transport, without the need for refrigeration.
Anitoa's Maverick line of real time PCR devices are lab-accurate multi-plex qPCR instruments in a small format. They can operate on battery power (including car battery) and takes up very little bench space. Maverick qPCR instruments are built on Anitoa's proprietary CMOS biosensor technology. They have been used widely for on-site testing of food, environment samples and agriculture products due to its rugged all solid-state design, small form factor and lower cost.
Anitoa's dengue virus detection solution is part of an on-going program at Anitoa to develop tests to help combat a series of neglected tropical diseases in low resource settings.
Professional Portable qPCR System Manufacturer - Anitoa
Anitoa is a professional R&D and manufacturing company of molecular diagnostic qPCR instruments and reagents, with independent intellectual property rights of core chip technology, optical technology, rapid heating, microfluidic control and supporting reagents and other patented technologies, so that the instruments developed by Anitoa are characterized by quick and easy small instruments, allowing the development of expensive and complex large PCR instruments into truly portable POCT products.