Element probe based CRISPR/Cas14 bioassay for non-nucleic-acid targets

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Oct 7;57(80):10423-10426. doi: 10.1039/d1cc03992j.

Abstract

Herein, we propose an element probe based CRISPR/Cas14 detection platform and apply it to the detection of non-nucleic-acid targets. Combining metal isotope detection and CRISPR/Cas14 biosensing, the sensitive detection of non-nucleic-acid targets could be realized. We designed and optimized the element probe, which proved that Cas14 has a preference for longer lengths in element probe cleavage. Using this method, the quantitative detection of trace aqueous ampicillin can be achieved within 45 minutes at room temperature (25 °C). A detection limit as low as 2.06 nM is obtained with excellent performance in anti-interference tests and complex matrix detection.

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Monophosphate / analysis
  • Adenosine Monophosphate / chemistry
  • Ampicillin / analysis*
  • Ampicillin / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / analysis*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Aptamers, Nucleotide / chemistry
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • CRISPR-Associated Proteins / chemistry
  • CRISPR-Cas Systems*
  • Endodeoxyribonucleases / chemistry
  • Limit of Detection
  • Rivers / chemistry
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / chemistry

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Aptamers, Nucleotide
  • CRISPR-Associated Proteins
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Adenosine Monophosphate
  • Ampicillin
  • Endodeoxyribonucleases