Restriction mapping in nanofluidic devices

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005 Jul 19;102(29):10012-6. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0503809102. Epub 2005 Jul 6.

Abstract

We have performed restriction mapping of DNA molecules using restriction endonucleases in nanochannels with diameters of 100-200 nm. The location of the restriction reaction within the device is controlled by electrophoresis and diffusion of Mg2+ and EDTA. We have successfully used the restriction enzymes SmaI, SacI, and PacI, and have been able to measure the positions of restriction sites with a precision of approximately 1.5 kbp in 1 min using single DNA molecules.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • DNA / metabolism*
  • DNA Restriction Enzymes / metabolism*
  • Magnesium
  • Microscopy
  • Nanostructures
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Restriction Mapping / methods*

Substances

  • DNA
  • DNA Restriction Enzymes
  • Magnesium