SCIENCE VOL 301 26 SEPTEMBER 2003 Nanoparticle-Based Bio–Bar Codes for the Ultrasensitive Detection of Proteins Jwa-Min Nam,* C. Shad Thaxton,* Chad A. Mirkin Qing Han 20.309 Presentation 10.14.08
Background PCR Immuno-PCR ELISA Sensitivity~pM
Drawbacks of current immuno-PCR A low ratio of DNA to detection Ab Slow target-binding kinetics Link the Ab and DNA markers PCR requirements
The bio-bar-code assay method -----Probe designand preparation. Detection Ab Capture Ab 1 um
PSA detection and bar-code DNA amplification and identification
Scanometric detection of PSA-specific bar-code DNA
Bio–bar-code method offers several advantages Homogeneous target-binding portion High ratio of PCR-amplifiable DNA to Ab No need for complicated conjugation chemistry Low background signal potential for the simultaneous detection of many analytes in one solution
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