Graphene oxide-protected DNA probes for multiplex microRNA analysis in complex biological samples based on a cyclic enzymatic amplification method

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Jan 7;48(2):194-6. doi: 10.1039/c1cc15412e. Epub 2011 Oct 5.

Abstract

Based on graphene oxide-protected DNA probes, we have developed a cyclic enzymatic amplification method for sensitive miRNA detection in complex biological samples. By using the quenching nature of graphene oxide for multiple fluorophores, this method can distinguish highly similar miRNA sequences and detect them simultaneously.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • DNA Probes / chemistry*
  • Deoxyribonuclease I / metabolism
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs / analysis*
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • DNA Probes
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • MicroRNAs
  • Oxides
  • Graphite
  • Deoxyribonuclease I