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Use of real-time PCR to measure Epstein-Barr virus genomes in whole blood

Lookup NU author(s): Eileen Leung, Dr Brian Shenton, Professor Graham Jackson, Professor Kate Gould, David Talbot

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Abstract

The measurement of the Epstein-Barr viral load in peripheral blood has been recognised as an important way of monitoring the response to treatment in patients with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-related malignancies. In particular, EBV load in transplant recipients can be used as a predictive parameter for Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD). The aim was to develop a rapid and reliable PCR protocol for the quantification of the cell-associated EBV genome. Real-time PCR using TaqMan methodology was established. This technique was applied to determine the EBV load in various study groups including healthy controls, transplant recipients, patients on haemodialysis, and patients with infectious mononucleosis. The baseline level of EBV genomes in the immunosuppressed renal transplant recipients was significantly different from that in the healthy controls. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

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Author(s): Leung E, Shenton BK, Jackson G, Gould FK, Yap C, Talbot D

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Immunological Methods

Year: 2002

Volume: 270

Issue: 2

Pages: 259-267

ISSN (print): 0022-1759

ISSN (electronic): 1872-7905

Publisher: Elsevier BV

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0022-1759(02)00333-2

DOI: 10.1016/S0022-1759(02)00333-2

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