DNA-templated silver nanoclusters for multiplexed fluorescent DNA detection

Small. 2015 Mar 25;11(12):1385-9. doi: 10.1002/smll.201402044. Epub 2014 Dec 10.

Abstract

Novel label-free/conjugation-free molecular beacons are designed based on DNA templated-silver nanoclusters for multiplexed DNA detection. The assay is implemented in solution, which makes it easy for the in-situ and real-time analysis. This study demonstrates a new method for multiplexd detection of biological molecules by using fluorescent Ag nanocluster-based molecular beacon probes.

Keywords: DNA; fluorescence; multiplexed detection; sensors; silver nanoclusters.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • DNA / analysis
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA / genetics*
  • In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence / methods*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Molecular Imprinting / methods*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry
  • Nanocomposites / ultrastructure
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Silver / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Silver
  • DNA