Issue 16, 2013

Reversible switches of DNA nanostructures between “Closed” and “Open” states and their biosensing applications

Abstract

A novel and versatile biosensing platform based on the structural conversion of 3D DNA nanostructures from ETDNA (Equilateral Triangle) to TPFDNA (Triangular Pyramid Frustum) was proposed for the first time. The inputs of aptamers and their relative targets made the DNA structure change from the “Open” to the “Closed” state, leading to the faradaic impedance changes as the output signals. The specific properties of excellent stability and specific rigid structure of 3D DNA nanostructures made the biosensor function as a regenerable, reusable and intelligent platform. The sensor exhibited excellent selectivity for IFN-γ detection with a wide linear range of 1.0 × 10−9 to 2.0 × 10−6 M and a low detection limit of 5.2 × 10−10 M. The distinctive features of DNA nanostructures make them potentially advantageous for a broad range of biosensing, bionanoelectronics, and therapeutic applications.

Graphical abstract: Reversible switches of DNA nanostructures between “Closed” and “Open” states and their biosensing applications

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
30 Mar 2013
Accepted
29 May 2013
First published
30 May 2013

Nanoscale, 2013,5, 7505-7511

Reversible switches of DNA nanostructures between “Closed” and “Open” states and their biosensing applications

Q. Sheng, R. Liu, J. Zheng and J. Zhu, Nanoscale, 2013, 5, 7505 DOI: 10.1039/C3NR01576A

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