title: DNA displacement assay integrated into microfluidic channels.
abstract: This paper describes the development of a unique fluorescence-based DNA diagnostic microfluidic assay that does not require labeling of the target sequence prior to analysis. The assay is based on the displacement of a short sacrificial fluorescent-tagged indicator oligomer by a longer untagged target sequence as it is electrophoresed through a DNA-containing hydrogel plug immobilized in a microfluidic channel. The distinct advantages of this assay are the short sensing times, as a result of directed electrophoretic transport of target DNA to the sensing element, combined with the ability to detect nonlabeled target DNA.
authors.affiliation: Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA. razang@nist.gov
authors.forename: Rebecca A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Zangmeister
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Tarlov
mesh_terms: D004247:DNA / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D019075:Electrophoresis, Capillary / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005456:Fluorescent Dyes / Q000737:chemistry; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / Q000737:chemistry*; D044085:Microfluidics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D005456:Fluorescent Dyes; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate; D004247:DNA