DNA and RNA random amplification polymorphism in 5-flurocytosine-resistant strains of Candida albicans from revul-vaginal candidasis / 浙江大学学报·医学版

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the DNA genome and RNA expression in 5-flurocytosine-resistant strains of Candida albicans from vaginal candidasis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixteen strains of Candida albicans were selected from clinically diagnosed revul-vaginal candidasis. Eight 5-flurocytosine-sensitive isolates and 8 resistant isolates were examined by France Media FUNGUS sensitive test. DNA genome was detected with random amplification polymorph DNA. RNA expression was detected with random amplification polymorph RNA method.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>There were no distinct differences between 5-flurocytosine-sensitive and resistant Candida albicans in DNA genome, while RNA expression showed significant differences between 5-flurocytosine-resistant and sensitive strains.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Clinical 5-flurocytosine-resistant strains of Candida albicans from revul-vaginal candidasis may be related to phenotype changes.</p>