Abstract
We report single-molecule detection of Hg2+ by threading an Hg2+-mediated DNA duplex through α-hemolysin nanopores, which generates characteristic three-level current patterns and enables the unambiguous detection of Hg2+. This strategy precludes any background interference and features high sensitivity and selectivity. Moreover, the platform could be readily integrated with aptamers and molecular beacons, offering extended possibilities for the construction of a new DNA-based nanopore sensing system. This journal is
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 8579-8584 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 7 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)