Home of genesig® range

Hepatitis B Virus

Interested in this product?

Please contact us to place an order.

Information

Nucleic acid testing (NAT) is the method of choice for detection and quantification of a wide range of micro organisms. Primerdesign manufactures and supplies high quality quantitative real-time PCR kits for the detection and simultaneous quantification of numerous significant pathogens . A copy number standard curve is provided for quantification and an the internal extraction template (DNA or RNA), controls for the quality of the nucleic acid extraction and eliminates false negative results.

The kit is designed with the broadest possible detection profile to ensure that all clinically relevant strains and subtypes are detected. Target sequences are selected by working with data from key opinion leaders in the field. Multiple sequence alignments and unprecedented real-time PCR expertise in design and validation ensure the best possible kit.

Details of the target and priming specificity are included in the individual handbooks above.

Packaged, optimised and ready to use. Expect Better Data.

Product Features

Product features

  • Exceptional value for money
  • Rapid detection of all clinically relevant subtypes
  • Positive copy number standard curve for quantification
  • Highly specific detection profile
  • High priming efficiency
  • Broad dynamic detection range (>6 logs)
  • Sensitive to < 100 copies of target
  • Accurate controls to confirm findings

genesig® kits are sold for research use only and are not licensed for diagnostic procedures.

Advanced kit contents:

Primer and probe mix (150 reactions)
Reverse Transcription, target specific primers (RNA genome viruses only)
Copy number standard curve (sufficient for multiple standard curves)
Internal extraction control - Read through VIC channel* (150 tests)
Endogenous control (150 tests)
RNAse/DNAse free water

*alternative fluorophores available on request

Standard kit contents:

Primer and probe mix (150 reactions)
Reverse Transcription, target specific primers (RNA genome viruses only)
Copy number standard curve (sufficient for multiple standard curves)
RNAse/DNAse free water

Ordering
We work hard to keep shipping costs to a minimum. Kits are normally sent by courier to ensure rapid delivery. Cost varies according to your location. If you are using the online shopping facility this will be calculated for you automatically, otherwise please contact us for detailed pricing.

We sell our products across the globe. You will either have the option to purchase through us directly or through a trusted distributor, depending on your location.

Please enquire for the alternative Standard, Advanced, or Easy Kit formats if not listed. Kit formats not listed will be made to order and typically have a dispatch time of 4-6 weeks.
Resources

Total cellular DNA samples were amplified using the Genesig Advanced Kit for quantification of hepatitis B virus genomes (PrimerDesign™Ltd., Southampton, UK) and Applied Biosystems® 7500 Fast Real-time PCR System.

Kumamoto H, Higashi-Kuwata N, Hayashi S, Das D, Bulut H, Tokuda R, Imoto S, Onitsuka K, Honda Y, Odanaka Y, Shimbara-Matsubayashi S, Haraguchi K, Tanaka Y, Mitsuya H. Synthesis of novel entecavir analogues having 4'-cyano-6''-fluoromethylenecyclopentene skeletons as an aglycone moiety as highly potent and long-acting anti-hepatitis B virus agent. RSC Adv. 2023 May 31;13(23):15999-16011. doi: 10.1039/d3ra01750h. PMID: 37265996; PMCID: PMC10230191.

Synthesis of novel entecavir analogues having 4′-cyano-6′′-fluoromethylenecyclopentene skeletons as an aglycone moiety as highly potent and long-acting anti-hepatitis B virus agent - PMC (nih.gov)

The plasma viral load was determined by Real-Time PCR using the 7500 Fast Real time PCR device with the Genesig HBV Real Time Quantitative Kit Primer design (Southampton, United Kingdom) by amplification of the Core Protein Region.

Bazie MM, Djigma FW, Sanou M, Sorgho PA, Ouattara AK, Obiri-Yeboah D, Kapieko N, Sombie HK, Bado P, Yelemkoure ET, Kiendrebeogo IT, Nagalo MB, Yonli AT, Simpore J. Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor alleles influence susceptibility to occult hepatitis B infection in West African population. J Public Health Afr. 2023 Oct 1;14(9):2586. doi: 10.4081/jphia.2023.2586. PMID: 37908389; PMCID: PMC10615156.

Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor alleles influence susceptibility to occult hepatitis B infection in West African population - PMC (nih.gov)

Viral loads were quantified for each sample using the HBV Genesig® standard kit (PrimerdesignTM Ltd., Eastleigh, UK), which targets a region in the core gene.

Phan NMH, Faddy HM, Flower RL, Dimech WJ, Spann KM, Roulis EV. Low Genetic Diversity of Hepatitis B Virus Surface Gene amongst Australian Blood Donors. Viruses. 2021 Jun 30;13(7):1275. doi: 10.3390/v13071275. PMID: 34208852; PMCID: PMC8310342.

Low Genetic Diversity of Hepatitis B Virus Surface Gene amongst Australian Blood Donors - PMC (nih.gov)

PCR was conducted using a genesig standard kit for HBV core protein region (Primerdesign Ltd., Southampton, UK).

Higashi-Kuwata N, Hayashi S, Das D, Kohgo S, Murakami S, Hattori SI, Imoto S, Venzon DJ, Singh K, Sarafianos SG, Tanaka Y, Mitsuya H. CMCdG, a Novel Nucleoside Analog with Favorable Safety Features, Exerts Potent Activity against Wild-Type and Entecavir-Resistant Hepatitis B Virus. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2019 Mar 27;63(4):e02143-18. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02143-18. PMID: 30670420; PMCID: PMC6437475.

CMCdG, a Novel Nucleoside Analog with Favorable Safety Features, Exerts Potent Activity against Wild-Type and Entecavir-Resistant Hepatitis B Virus - PMC (nih.gov)

Plasma viral load was determined using the 7500Fast Real Time PCR system (Applied Biosystems, USA) using the Genesig HBV Real Time Quantitative Kit Primer design kit (Southampton, United Kingdom).

Sorgho PA, Martinson JJ, Djigma FW, Yonli AT, Nagalo BM, Compaore TR, Obiri-Yeboah D, Diarra B, Sombie HK, Zongo AW, Ouattara AK, Soubeiga STR, Traore L, Roberts LR, Simpore J. Insights into the Interplay between KIR Gene Frequencies and Chronic HBV Infection in Burkina Faso. Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis. 2018 Nov 1;10(1):e2018060. doi: 10.4084/MJHID.2018.060. PMID: 30416692; PMCID: PMC6223576.

Insights into the Interplay between KIR Gene Frequencies and Chronic HBV Infection in Burkina Faso - PMC (nih.gov)

Total cellular DNA samples were amplified using the genesig Advanced Kit for quantification of Hepatitis B Virus genomes (PrimerDesign™Ltd., Southampton, UK) and Applied Biosystems®7500 Fast Real-time PCR System (Life Technologies Japan Ltd., Tokyo Japan).

Onitsuka K, Tokuda R, Kuwata-Higashi N, Kumamoto H, Aoki M, Amano M, Kohgo S, Das D, Haraguchi K, Mitsuya H, Imoto S. Synthesis and evaluation of the anti-hepatitis B virus activity of 4'-Azido-thymidine analogs and 4'-Azido-2'-deoxy-5-methylcytidine analogs: structural insights for the development of a novel anti-HBV agent. Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 2020;39(4):518-529. doi: 10.1080/15257770.2019.1664749. Epub 2019 Sep 12. PMID: 31514570; PMCID: PMC8191380.

Synthesis and evaluation of the anti-hepatitis B virus activity of 4′-Azido-thymidine analogs and 4′-Azido-2′-deoxy-5-methylcytidine analogs: structural insights for the development of a novel anti-HBV agent - PMC (nih.gov)

HBV viral load was determined using Genesig HBV Real Time Quantitative kit (Primerdesign, Southampton, United Kingdom).

Compaore TR, Diarra B, Assih M, Obiri-Yeboah D, Soubeiga ST, Ouattara AK, Tchelougou D, Bisseye C, Bakouan DR, Compaore IP, Dembele A, Djigma WF, Simpore J. HBV/HIV co-infection and APOBEC3G polymorphisms in a population from Burkina Faso. BMC Infect Dis. 2016 Jul 22;16:336. doi: 10.1186/s12879-016-1672-2. PMID: 27449138; PMCID: PMC4957463.

HBV/HIV co-infection and APOBEC3G polymorphisms in a population from Burkina Faso - PMC (nih.gov)

Need help?

Ask our friendly experts your question and we'll respond within one business day.