A human telomeric DNA-based chiral biosensor

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Sep 18;48(72):9068-70. doi: 10.1039/c2cc34776h. Epub 2012 Aug 3.

Abstract

Here we report an electrochemical DNA (E-DNA) chiral sensor that can distinguish zinc-finger like metallo-supramolecular enantiomers based on human telomeric G-quadruplex formation specifically induced by one of the enantiomers. The assay is easy to operate and reusable with an enantioselective recognition ratio higher than 5.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Electrochemistry
  • G-Quadruplexes
  • Humans
  • Ligands
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Telomere / genetics*

Substances

  • Ligands
  • DNA