A microfluidic platform for electrical detection of DNA hybridization |
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Authors: | M JavanmardAuthor Vitae RW DavisAuthor Vitae |
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Affiliation: | Stanford Genome Technology Center, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States |
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Abstract: | Current methods used for detection of DNA hybridization involve the use of DNA microarrays which require overnight incubation times along with bulky and expensive fluorescent scanners. Here, we demonstrate electrical detection of DNA hybridization in an oligonucleotide functionalized microfluidic channel. We use microchannels functionalized with DNA probes integrated with electrodes for measuring conductance across the channel. As beads conjugated with the target DNA passing through the channel are captured on the surface, we are able to electrically detect changes in resistance due to bead capture. Our assay can be completed in less than an hour using less than a microliter of reagent, and has the potential for extensive multiplexing. Such a device can be useful as a handheld platform in a clinical setting where one would need to rapidly genotype a small number of genes rapidly. |
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Keywords: | Microfluidics Biosensors DNA hybridization Genotyping Electrical detection |
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