A low-cost smart system for electrophoresis-based nucleic acids detection at the visible spectrum.

ABSTRACT: Nucleic acid detection by electrophoresis is still a quick and accessible technique for many diagnosis methods, primarily at research laboratories or at the point of care units. Standard protocols detect DNA/RNA molecules through specific bound chemical dyes using a UV-transilluminator or UV-photo documentation system. However, the acquisition costs and availability of these devices, mainly the ones with photography and internet connection capabilities, can be prohibitive, especially in developing countries public health units. Also, ultraviolet radiation is a common additional risk factor to professionals that use electrophoresis-based nucleic acid detection. With that in mind, this work describes the development of a low-cost DNA/RNA detection smart system capable of obtaining qualitativ

SUBMITTER: Cunha EN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7561130 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature