Label-free ultrasensitive detection of telomerase activity via multiple telomeric hemin/G-quadruplex triggered polyaniline deposition and a DNA tetrahedron-structure regulated signal

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Jan 31;52(9):1796-9. doi: 10.1039/c5cc09800a.

Abstract

Label-free detection of telomerase activity was done by using telomeric hemin/G-quadruplex triggered polyaniline deposition, not only on themselves but also on the DNA tetrahedron-structure (DTS). DTS size has a great impact on telomerase accessibility, reactivity and detection sensitivity. The method has been used to evaluate bladder cancer development.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aniline Compounds / metabolism*
  • Hemin / metabolism*
  • Limit of Detection
  • Telomerase / metabolism*
  • Telomere*

Substances

  • Aniline Compounds
  • polyaniline
  • Hemin
  • Telomerase