Colorimetric detection of RNA fragments based on associated toehold-mediated reaction and gold nanoparticles

Chem Commun (Camb). 2022 Aug 2;58(62):8666-8669. doi: 10.1039/d2cc02389j.

Abstract

Herein we report a reverse transcription-free, label-free and enzyme-free colorimetric method for RNA nucleic acid fragments detection. The method can conveniently determine the presence of dual gene targets and distinguish single nucleotide polymorphism by visual observation.

MeSH terms

  • Colorimetry / methods
  • Gold*
  • Limit of Detection
  • Metal Nanoparticles*
  • RNA
  • Reverse Transcription

Substances

  • RNA
  • Gold