Toolkit/Cas12aVIP

Cas12aVIP

Assay Method·Research·Since 2023

Taxonomy: Technique Branch / Method. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

Cas12aVIP is a rapid visual nucleic acid detection assay that integrates recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a detection system, and a PMNT plus single-stranded DNA color reporter. It was proposed for visual readout of target nucleic acids in a format intended to be rapid and directly observable.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This assay is useful because it combines nucleic acid amplification, CRISPR/Cas12a-based detection, and colorimetric reporting in a single method. The available evidence indicates that its purpose is rapid visual detection without relying solely on instrument-based signal acquisition.

Problem solved

Cas12aVIP addresses the problem of converting nucleic acid detection into a rapid visual assay format. The cited study specifically presents it as a method for nucleic acid detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7.

Problem links

enables naked-eye colorimetric DNA detection without ancillary equipment

Literature

It addresses the need for rapid, accurate, visual point-of-care testing methods for pathogenic bacteria detection. The method is positioned as useful for avoiding foodborne diseases caused by pathogens or their toxins.

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It addresses the need for rapid, accurate, visual point-of-care testing methods for pathogenic bacteria detection. The method is positioned as useful for avoiding foodborne diseases caused by pathogens or their toxins.

supports rapid detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7

Literature

It addresses the need for rapid, accurate, visual point-of-care testing methods for pathogenic bacteria detection. The method is positioned as useful for avoiding foodborne diseases caused by pathogens or their toxins.

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It addresses the need for rapid, accurate, visual point-of-care testing methods for pathogenic bacteria detection. The method is positioned as useful for avoiding foodborne diseases caused by pathogens or their toxins.

Published Workflows

Objective: Develop a rapid, accurate, visual point-of-care nucleic acid detection method for Escherichia coli O157:H7 using a CRISPR/Cas12a-PMNT assay format.

Why it works: The workflow combines nucleic acid amplification with CRISPR/Cas12a detection and a PMNT/ssDNA color reporter so that target presence is converted into a visible red/yellow color change observable by eye.

target-DNA-triggered CRISPR/Cas12a detectionPMNT conformational color change for colorimetric readoutrecombinase polymerase amplificationCRISPR/Cas12a assaycolorimetric reporting

Stages

  1. 1.
    Target nucleic acid amplification(functional_characterization)

    RPA is included as an assay component in the combined method to support downstream target detection.

    Selection: Amplify target nucleic acid using recombinase polymerase amplification before CRISPR/Cas12a and colorimetric readout.

  2. 2.
    CRISPR/Cas12a target detection with PMNT color transduction(confirmatory_validation)

    This stage provides the assay's visual colorimetric readout under natural light.

    Selection: Use the CRISPR/Cas12a system together with PMNT mixed with ssDNA to convert target presence into a red/yellow colorimetric output.

  3. 3.
    Specificity assessment against nontargeted bacteria(secondary_characterization)

    This stage checks that the visual detection method remains specific for the intended target.

    Selection: Evaluate whether the method shows high specificity and no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Technique Branch

Method: A concrete measurement method used to characterize an engineered system.

Target processes

editingrecombination

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationimplementation constraint: spectral hardware requirementoperating role: sensor

The assay uses recombinase polymerase amplification together with a CRISPR/Cas12a system and a PMNT mixed with a single-stranded DNA color reporter. The supplied evidence does not specify construct sequences, reaction conditions, Cas12a source, or sample preparation requirements.

The supplied evidence is limited to a single study and brief design-level claims. No independent replication, analytical sensitivity, specificity, false-positive behavior, or cross-matrix validation details are provided in the evidence set.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1mechanism or designsupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

Claim 2mechanism or designsupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

Claim 3mechanism or designsupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

Claim 4mechanism or designsupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

Claim 5mechanism or designsupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

Claim 6mechanism or designsupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

Claim 7mechanism or designsupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

Claim 8mechanism or designsupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

Claim 9method introductionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

Claim 10method introductionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

Claim 11method introductionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

Claim 12method introductionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

Claim 13method introductionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

Claim 14method introductionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

Claim 15method introductionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

Claim 16method introductionsupports2023Source 1needs review

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

Claim 17performance timesupports2023Source 1needs review

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

detection time 40 min
Claim 18performance timesupports2023Source 1needs review

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

detection time 40 min
Claim 19performance timesupports2023Source 1needs review

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

detection time 40 min
Claim 20performance timesupports2023Source 1needs review

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

detection time 40 min
Claim 21performance timesupports2023Source 1needs review

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

detection time 40 min
Claim 22performance timesupports2023Source 1needs review

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

detection time 40 min
Claim 23performance timesupports2023Source 1needs review

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

detection time 40 min
Claim 24performance timesupports2023Source 1needs review

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

detection time 40 min
Claim 25readout behaviorsupports2023Source 1needs review

In the reported PMNT/ssDNA reporter system, the solution is red in the absence of target DNA and yellow when target DNA is detected, enabling colorimetric DNA detection.

Claim 26readout behaviorsupports2023Source 1needs review

In the reported PMNT/ssDNA reporter system, the solution is red in the absence of target DNA and yellow when target DNA is detected, enabling colorimetric DNA detection.

Claim 27readout behaviorsupports2023Source 1needs review

In the reported PMNT/ssDNA reporter system, the solution is red in the absence of target DNA and yellow when target DNA is detected, enabling colorimetric DNA detection.

Claim 28readout behaviorsupports2023Source 1needs review

In the reported PMNT/ssDNA reporter system, the solution is red in the absence of target DNA and yellow when target DNA is detected, enabling colorimetric DNA detection.

Claim 29readout behaviorsupports2023Source 1needs review

In the reported PMNT/ssDNA reporter system, the solution is red in the absence of target DNA and yellow when target DNA is detected, enabling colorimetric DNA detection.

Claim 30readout behaviorsupports2023Source 1needs review

In the reported PMNT/ssDNA reporter system, the solution is red in the absence of target DNA and yellow when target DNA is detected, enabling colorimetric DNA detection.

Claim 31readout behaviorsupports2023Source 1needs review

In the reported PMNT/ssDNA reporter system, the solution is red in the absence of target DNA and yellow when target DNA is detected, enabling colorimetric DNA detection.

Claim 32readout behaviorsupports2023Source 1needs review

In the reported PMNT/ssDNA reporter system, the solution is red in the absence of target DNA and yellow when target DNA is detected, enabling colorimetric DNA detection.

Claim 33specificitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Claim 34specificitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Claim 35specificitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Claim 36specificitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Claim 37specificitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Claim 38specificitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Claim 39specificitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Claim 40specificitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

Claim 41usabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

Claim 42usabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

Claim 43usabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

Claim 44usabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

Claim 45usabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

Claim 46usabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

Claim 47usabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

Claim 48usabilitysupports2023Source 1needs review

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

Approval Evidence

1 source5 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug cas12avip
In this study, we proposed a rapid and visual detection method that we named "Cas12aVIP".

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mechanism or designsupports

Cas12aVIP combines recombinase polymerase amplification, a CRISPR/Cas12a system, and a PMNT mixed with single-stranded DNA color reporter.

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method introductionsupports

The paper proposes Cas12aVIP as a rapid and visual nucleic acid detection method.

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performance timesupports

Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

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specificitysupports

Cas12aVIP yielded high specificity with no interference from other nontargeted bacteria.

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usabilitysupports

Cas12aVIP has potential for rapid nucleic acid detection applications without requiring technical expertise or ancillary equipment.

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Comparisons

Source-stated alternatives

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

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The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Source-backed strengths

The reported design integrates amplification, CRISPR-based recognition, and a PMNT/ssDNA visual reporter, which supports a compact assay workflow. The evidence explicitly describes the method as rapid and visual, but provides limited quantitative performance detail in the supplied record.

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Detection with Cas12aVIP was accomplished in 40 minutes and could be observed by the naked eye under natural light.

Compared with assays

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Shared frame: source-stated alternative in extracted literature

Strengths here: high specificity; no interference from other nontargeted bacteria; 40 min detection time.

Source:

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Compared with CRISPR/Cas9

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Shared frame: source-stated alternative in extracted literature

Strengths here: high specificity; no interference from other nontargeted bacteria; 40 min detection time.

Source:

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Compared with CRISPR/Cas9 system

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Shared frame: source-stated alternative in extracted literature

Strengths here: high specificity; no interference from other nontargeted bacteria; 40 min detection time.

Source:

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Compared with DETECTR

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Shared frame: source-stated alternative in extracted literature

Strengths here: high specificity; no interference from other nontargeted bacteria; 40 min detection time.

Source:

The upstream summary identifies related Cas12a diagnostic formats such as DETECTR, RAA-based Cas12a assays, and LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12a configurations as nearby alternatives with different amplification or readout choices.

Ranked Citations

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