CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dots-G-Quadruplex/Hemin Hybrids as Optical DNA Sensors and Aptasensors

Etery Sharon, Ronit Freeman, Itamar Willner

Analytical Chemistry · 2010 · 144 citations · 30 references

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The luminescence of CdSe/ZnS QDs is quenched via electron transfer by hemin/G-quadruplex associated with the particles. This phenomenon is implemented to develop DNA sensors or aptasensors by tailoring hairpin-functionalized QDs that generate the hemin/G-quadruplex quenchers upon sensing of the respective analytes.

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