High-Density Fiber-Optic Genosensor Microsphere Array Capable of Zeptomole Detection Limits
- 8 March 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Analytical Chemistry
- Vol. 74 (8) , 1836-1840
- https://doi.org/10.1021/ac0156619
Abstract
The detection limit of a fiber-optic microsensor array was investigated for simultaneous detection of multiple DNA sequences. A random array composed of oligonucleotide-functionalized 3.1-μm-diameter microspheres on the distal face of a 500-μm etched imaging fiber was monitored for binding to fluorescently labeled complementary DNA sequences. Inherent sensor redundancy in the microarray allows the use of multiple microspheres to increase the signal-to-noise ratio, further enhancing the detection capabilities. Specific hybridization was observed for each of three sequences in an array yielding a detection limit of 10-21 mol (∼600 DNA molecules).Keywords
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