Abstract
In this work, we investigate the feasibility of detecting quantitatively DNA molecules utilizing the technology named after the immunomagnetic reduction (IMR) assay. Magnetic nanoparticles dispersed in a phosphate buffer saline solution were bio-functionalized with probing single-strand DNA. A superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) ac magnetosusceptometer was employed to detect IMR signals related to the concentration of the target DNA. The results reveal that use of IMR assay had merits such as a high convenience level, e.g. wash-free processes and high sensitivity, down to pM, for DNA detection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 681-685 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 323 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Mar |
Keywords
- DNA
- Immunomagnetic reduction
- Magnetic nanoparticle
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics