DNAzyme-functionalized gold nanoparticles for biosensing

Adv Biochem Eng Biotechnol. 2014:140:93-120. doi: 10.1007/10_2013_242.

Abstract

Recent progress in using DNAzyme-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for biosensing is summarized in this chapter. A variety of methods, including those for attaching DNA on AuNPs, detecting metal ions and small molecules by DNAzyme-functionalized AuNPs, and intracellular applications of DNAzyme-functionalized AuNPs are discussed. DNAzyme-functionalized AuNPs will increasingly play more important roles in biosensing and many other multidisciplinary applications. This chapter covers the recent advancement in biosensing applications of DNAzyme-functionalized gold nanoparticles, including the detection of metal ions, small molecules, and intracellular imaging.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • Colorimetry / methods*
  • DNA, Catalytic / chemistry*
  • DNA, Catalytic / genetics*
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / ultrastructure
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance / methods*

Substances

  • DNA, Catalytic
  • Gold