The Cyanotoxin Genes dtec-qPCR-Panel-2 comprises a series of specific targeted reagents designed for Microcystine toxin genes mcyB and mcyE detection by using qPCR. Microcystins (or cyanoginosins) are a class of toxins produced by certain freshwater cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae. The main productor are species from the Microcystis genus, but other genera as Planktothrix, Anabaena, Nostoc and Fisherella can produce toxins as well. Mycrocystins can cause liver damage to several animal species including dogs, fish, birds, and livestock. Genes involved in the biosynthesis of the toxin are organized into two operons (mcyA-C and mcyD-J). The assay was designed to recognise genes mcyE and mcyB, one from each operon, with a wide range of inclusiveness despite the high degree of diversity achieved for each genera. The presence of this genes in a water sample can be correlated in most cases with the presence of microcystins.

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