title: An optimized, multiplexed multi-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis system for genotyping Francisella tularensis.
abstract: We present a truncated, optimized, multiplexed multiple-locus variable-number tandem repeat analysis system for the molecular subtyping of Francisella tularensis that reduces time and cost requirements while retaining high discriminatory power.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4073, USA.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Vogler
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Birdsell
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Keim
mesh_terms: D015373:Bacterial Typing Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting / Q000379:methods*; D004269:DNA, Bacterial / Q000235:genetics*; D005604:Francisella tularensis / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics*; D005838:Genotype; D018598:Minisatellite Repeats
chemical_list: D004269:DNA, Bacterial