October 2020 PMID 33037198

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time.

Karen Butina, Ana Tomac, Ferdinand X Choong, Hamid Shirani, K Peter R Nilsson, Susanne Löffler, Agneta Richter-Dahlfors

Mentions

11
Peak: 7 in Oct 2020
across 2 sources since Oct 2020

Extended reach

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Total likes

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Video views

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Oct 2020 – Jun 2022

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the publication, with comments like 'This could be you!' and 'new dynamic detection method' emphasizing the innovative and promising nature of the research. The tone and wording convey excitement about the potential applications and improvements in pathogen detection, highlighting the article's significance in infection research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions praise the article, highlighting its potential and innovative approach, with phrases like 'this could be you!' and 'new dynamic detection method' indicating a positive reception.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by emphasizing the significance of real-time detection and visualization of S. aureus, which is central to infection research and diagnostics.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively discuss the method's versatility and implications, citing specific features such as selective fluorescence and detection in mixed cultures.

ImpactModerate impact

While the comments are enthusiastic and suggest the technique could transform diagnostics, they mostly focus on potential impact rather than concrete implementation or widespread adoption.

Abstract in brief

  • The study extends optotracing technology, originally used for gram-negative bacteria, to specifically detect and visualize the gram-positive pathogen Staphylococcus aureus in real time.
  • A specially designed optotracer was identified that binds to S. aureus, producing fluorescence, which allows for its detection, quantification, and visualization, even in mixed bacterial samples with gram-negative Salmonella Enteritidis.
  • The binding mechanism is primarily driven by hydrophobic interactions, involving the bacterial cell envelope, and can be selectively tuned by adjusting buffer conditions, making optotracing a versatile tool for infection research and diagnostics.

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AIMES
@AIMEScenter · X

New Publication out today in @Nature_NPJ #Biofilms & #Microbiomes "Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time" We show our new dynamic detection method for S. aureus https://t.co/cZwhw9TaU8 https://t.co/nI6guh9X9T

Oct 9, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 27 followers View post →
Ebba Biotech
@EbbaBiotech · X

This could be you! Check out how EbbaBiolight labels Staph specifically in mixed cultures of Staphylococci and Salmonella

Jun 16, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 788 followers View post →
npj Journals
@Nature_NPJ · X

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time. #npjbiofilms https://t.co/ypdAUY5qui https://t.co/5XaetHd2K6

Nov 12, 2020 · 9,057 followers View post →
Super Res Microscopy
@SRMicro_papers · X

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time. by Butina K, Tomac A, Choong FX, Shirani H, Nilsson KPR, Löffler S, Richter-Dahlfors A https://t.co/JbkN6xZP2V

Oct 11, 2020 · 3,117 followers View post →
Nicolas Fanget
@nfanget · X

RT @AIMEScenter: New Publication out today in @Nature_NPJ #Biofilms & #Microbiomes "Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection,…

Oct 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 939 followers View post →
Nano IJ
@nanomicroscopy · X

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time. https://t.co/gnKBlccpSh https://t.co/hcDoBUZCIp

Oct 11, 2020 · 594 followers View post →

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John Bergqvist
@JohnBergqvist · X

RT @EbbaBiotech: This could be you! Check out how EbbaBiolight labels Staph specifically in mixed cultures of Staphylococci and Salmonella…

Jun 16, 2022 · 1 share · 167 followers View post →
Ebba Biotech
@EbbaBiotech · X

This could be you! Check out how EbbaBiolight labels Staph specifically in mixed cultures of Staphylococci and Salmonella

Jun 16, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 788 followers View post →
npj Journals
@Nature_NPJ · X

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time. #npjbiofilms https://t.co/ypdAUY5qui https://t.co/5XaetHd2K6

Nov 12, 2020 · 9,057 followers View post →
enterococcuspapers
@entero_papers · X

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time. https://t.co/1PE1gEk37D https://t.co/nNXohf7P35

Oct 11, 2020 · 198 followers View post →
Charles Williams, PhD (My views are my own)
@cwilliamszf · X

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time. https://t.co/83RHIbbWnp

Oct 11, 2020 · 184 followers View post →
Nano IJ
@nanomicroscopy · X

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time. https://t.co/gnKBlccpSh https://t.co/hcDoBUZCIp

Oct 11, 2020 · 594 followers View post →
Super Res Microscopy
@SRMicro_papers · X

Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time. by Butina K, Tomac A, Choong FX, Shirani H, Nilsson KPR, Löffler S, Richter-Dahlfors A https://t.co/JbkN6xZP2V

Oct 11, 2020 · 3,117 followers View post →
Ana Tomac
@Ana__Tomac · X

RT @AIMEScenter: New Publication out today in @Nature_NPJ #Biofilms & #Microbiomes "Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection,…

Oct 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 3 followers View post →
Nicolas Fanget
@nfanget · X

RT @AIMEScenter: New Publication out today in @Nature_NPJ #Biofilms & #Microbiomes "Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection,…

Oct 10, 2020 · 2 shares · 939 followers View post →
AIMES
@AIMEScenter · X

New Publication out today in @Nature_NPJ #Biofilms & #Microbiomes "Optotracing for selective fluorescence-based detection, visualization and quantification of live S. aureus in real-time" We show our new dynamic detection method for S. aureus https://t.co/cZwhw9TaU8 https://t.co/nI6guh9X9T

Oct 9, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 27 followers View post →