title: G-quadruplexes for luminescent sensing and logic gates.
abstract: G-quadruplexes represent a versatile sensing platform for the construction of label-free molecular detection assays owing to their diverse structures that can be selectively recognized by G-quadruplex-specific luminescent probes. In this Survey and Summary, we highlight recent examples of the application of the label-free strategy for the development of G-quadruplex-based luminescent detection platforms with a view towards the potential application of tetraplex structures in the design of DNA logic gates.
authors: Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China.
authors: Hong-Zhang
authors: HZ
authors: He
authors: Daniel Shiu-Hin
authors: DS
authors: Chan
authors: Chung-Hang
authors: CH
authors: Leung
authors: Dik-Lung
authors: DL
authors: Ma
mesh_terms: D052157:Aptamers, Nucleotide; D039301:Computers, Molecular; D004247:DNA / Q000032:analysis; D004798:Enzymes / Q000032:analysis; D054856:G-Quadruplexes; D049408:Luminescent Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D008670:Metals / Q000032:analysis; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D052157:Aptamers, Nucleotide; D004798:Enzymes; D049408:Luminescent Agents; D008670:Metals; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds; D004247:DNA