Abstract
A simple strategy based on unmodified AuNPs and specific Zn(2+) binding peptide is exploited here as a new label-free mechanism for the rapid colorimetric Zn(2+) assay.
© The Royal Society of Chemistry 2011
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Amino Acid Sequence
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Carrier Proteins / chemistry*
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Color
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Colorimetry / methods*
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Gold / chemistry*
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Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
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Peptides / chemistry*
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Substrate Specificity
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Time Factors
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Zinc / analysis*
Substances
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Carrier Proteins
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Peptides
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zinc-binding protein
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Gold
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Zinc