Aspergillus flavus

Aspergillus flavus

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Aspergillus flavus

ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS is a common fungus found in soil and decaying vegetation, and it is known to produce toxic compounds called aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are highly carcinogenic and can contaminate food crops such as corn, peanuts, and tree nuts, posing a significant health risk to humans and animals. The detection of ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS is crucial in the food and agriculture sector to prevent aflatoxin contamination and ensure food safety.
YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS allows for highly sensitive and specific detection of this pathogen in various samples. Early detection of ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS can help prevent the spread of aflatoxins and reduce the risk of exposure to these harmful toxins, ultimately protecting human and animal health as well as safeguarding the food supply chain.

Technical specification

Target Gene(s):MDR1 gene
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Endogenous Control: VIC/HEX labelled

Contents

Target Specific primer/probe
Endogenous control primer/probe
qPCR OneStep MasterMix
Positive control template
DNase/RNase free water
Template resuspension buffer
ROX passive reference

User Guides

  Handbook - lyophilised format

  Handbook - frozen format

Product variants

YSL-qP-EC-A.flavu-100 : Lyophilised version for ambient shipping
YS-qP-EC-A.flavu-100 : Frozen version for dry ice shipping

Pseudonyms

Aflatoxin-producing fungi; Aspergillus flavus; Corn mold; Yellow mold; Peanut mold; Aspergillus ear rot; Aflatoxicosis.

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