DNA-templated ensemble for label-free and real-time fluorescence turn-on detection of enzymatic/oxidative cleavage of single-stranded DNA

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Jul 28;47(28):8133-5. doi: 10.1039/c1cc12216a. Epub 2011 May 31.

Abstract

We have demonstrated a DNA-templated small molecule ensemble that allows the label-free fluorescence turn-on detection of enzymatic or oxidative cleavage of single-stranded DNA with high sensitivity and selectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA Damage
  • DNA, Single-Stranded / genetics
  • DNA, Single-Stranded / metabolism*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Single-Strand Specific DNA and RNA Endonucleases / metabolism*
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence / methods*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • DNA, Single-Stranded
  • Single-Strand Specific DNA and RNA Endonucleases