A self-assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for SARS-COVID19 and miniaturization of a malachite green DNA-based aptamer

Multiplex assays often rely on expensive sensors incorporating covalently linked fluorescent dyes. Herein, we developed a self-assembling aptamer-based multiplex assay. This multiplex approach utilizes a previously established split aptamer sensor in conjugation with a novel split aptamer sensor bas...

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Main Authors: Martin R. O'Steen, Dmitry M.Kolpashchikov
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-11-01
Series:Sensors and Actuators Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666053922000522
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description Multiplex assays often rely on expensive sensors incorporating covalently linked fluorescent dyes. Herein, we developed a self-assembling aptamer-based multiplex assay. This multiplex approach utilizes a previously established split aptamer sensor in conjugation with a novel split aptamer sensor based upon a malachite green DNA aptamer. This system was capable of simultaneous fluorescent detection of two SARS COVID-19-related sequences in one sample with individual sensors that possesses a limit of detection (LOD) in the low nM range. Optimization of the Split Malachite Green (SMG) sensor yielded a minimized aptamer construct, Mini-MG, capable of inducing fluorescence of malachite green in both a DNA hairpin and sensor format.
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spelling doaj.art-e2d08cb92b54456d92b5fe5f76f8e2f82022-12-22T04:19:49ZengElsevierSensors and Actuators Reports2666-05392022-11-014100125A self-assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for SARS-COVID19 and miniaturization of a malachite green DNA-based aptamerMartin R. O'Steen0Dmitry M.Kolpashchikov1Chemistry Department, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA; Corresponding author.Chemistry Department, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA; Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA; National Center for Forensic Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USAMultiplex assays often rely on expensive sensors incorporating covalently linked fluorescent dyes. Herein, we developed a self-assembling aptamer-based multiplex assay. This multiplex approach utilizes a previously established split aptamer sensor in conjugation with a novel split aptamer sensor based upon a malachite green DNA aptamer. This system was capable of simultaneous fluorescent detection of two SARS COVID-19-related sequences in one sample with individual sensors that possesses a limit of detection (LOD) in the low nM range. Optimization of the Split Malachite Green (SMG) sensor yielded a minimized aptamer construct, Mini-MG, capable of inducing fluorescence of malachite green in both a DNA hairpin and sensor format.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666053922000522AptamerBiosensorsSplit probeMiniaturizationMalachite greenDNA
spellingShingle Martin R. O'Steen
Dmitry M.Kolpashchikov
A self-assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for SARS-COVID19 and miniaturization of a malachite green DNA-based aptamer
Sensors and Actuators Reports
Aptamer
Biosensors
Split probe
Miniaturization
Malachite green
DNA
title A self-assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for SARS-COVID19 and miniaturization of a malachite green DNA-based aptamer
title_full A self-assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for SARS-COVID19 and miniaturization of a malachite green DNA-based aptamer
title_fullStr A self-assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for SARS-COVID19 and miniaturization of a malachite green DNA-based aptamer
title_full_unstemmed A self-assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for SARS-COVID19 and miniaturization of a malachite green DNA-based aptamer
title_short A self-assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for SARS-COVID19 and miniaturization of a malachite green DNA-based aptamer
title_sort self assembling split aptamer multiplex assay for sars covid19 and miniaturization of a malachite green dna based aptamer
topic Aptamer
Biosensors
Split probe
Miniaturization
Malachite green
DNA
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666053922000522
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