DNA-functionalized nanochannels for SNP detection

Nano Lett. 2011 Mar 9;11(3):1032-5. doi: 10.1021/nl200357y. Epub 2011 Feb 16.

Abstract

We have developed ultrahigh density array of functionalized nanochannels by using a block copolymer having end di-COOH group. This approach provides a facile route for direct functionalization of wall surface of the nanochannels and immobilization site for molecular recognition agents (MRAs). By using overhanging single-stranded DNA as MRAs, the DNA-functionalized nanochannels showed high resolution to detect a single-base mismatch as well as to discriminate single-mismatched sequence at various locations by hybridization preference with MRAs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Nanostructures*
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide*

Substances

  • DNA