Affinity capillary electrophoresis with a DNA-nanoparticle conjugate as a new tool for genotyping

J Chromatogr A. 2006 Mar 24;1109(2):127-31. doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2005.12.110. Epub 2006 Jan 30.

Abstract

We have developed a novel method for genotyping based on free solution affinity capillary electrophoresis. We prepared DNA-nanoparticle conjugates by mixing biotin-modified DNA and NeutrAvidin-modified polystyrene nanoparticles; this mixture was then injected into a capillary. Subsequently, we injected the fluorescent-labeled sample DNAs into the capillary, applied the voltage, increased its temperature after 7 min, and detected the fluorescence at its anodic end. This novel method was applied for genotyping human c-K-ras, and the three genotypes were definitely distinguishable with high reproducibility. This method can be easily automated, and it is useful for high-throughput gene mutation analysis.

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • DNA Primers
  • Electrophoresis, Capillary / methods*
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Genes, ras
  • Genotype
  • Nanotechnology

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • DNA