A New, Simple, Rapid, On-Site Test for Detection of and Prevention from SARS-CoV Viruses
Abstract
Mesa Photonics developed a simple and fast test for detecting SARS coronavirus in infected cells. The test system consists of substrates that release fluorescent signals when they are cleaved by a SARS and a control protease. The Huorescent signals are detected simultaneously in one sample in a battery-operated handheld fluorometer. The SARS reporter substrate is not cleaved by human proteases or proteases from other coronaviruses. We demonstrate that 15,000 viruses can be detected in less than 6,000 cells in 15 minutes using crude, unpurified lysate.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 21, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1134058
Entities
People
- Daniel J. Kane
- Frauke H. Rininsland