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Recent Advances in Self-Assembled DNA Nanosensors

Received: 30 November 2014     Accepted: 18 December 2014     Published: 27 December 2014
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Abstract

Over the past 30 years DNA has been assembled into a plethora of structures by design, based on its reliable base pairing properties. As a result, many applications of DNA nanotechnology are emerging. Here, we review recent advances in the use of self-assembled DNA nanostructures as sensors. In particular, we focus on how defined nanostructures, such as rigid DNA tetrahedra, provide an advantage over traditional nanosensors consisting of arrays of single-stranded DNA. We also explore advances in DNA origami that have resulted in consistent detection of single molecules.

Published in American Journal of Nano Research and Applications (Volume 3, Issue 1-1)

This article belongs to the Special Issue Nanomaterials and Nanosensors for Chemical and Biological Detection

DOI 10.11648/j.nano.s.2015030101.11
Page(s) 1-7
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Keywords

Self-Assembly, DNA, Nanosensors, Tetrahedron, DNA Origami

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  • Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Centre d’énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications, Varennes, Canada

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