DNA nanotechnology for nucleic acid analysis: DX motif-based sensor.

ABSTRACT: A light on the tiles: A sensor that fluoresces in the presence of specific nucleic acids was designed and characterized. The sensor uses a molecular beacon probe and three adaptor strands to form a five-stranded assembly, a DX-tile, with a specific analyte. This sensor is a highly selective and affordable tool for the real-time analysis of DNA and RNA.

SUBMITTER: Kolpashchikov DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3221779 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature