Abstract
We report for the first time the application of a biochip using the molecular beacon (MB) detection scheme. The usability of this biochip novel detection system for the analysis of the breast cancer gene BRCA1 is demonstrated using molecular beacon probes. The MB is designed for the BRCA1 gene and a miniature biochip system is used for detection. The performance of the biochip-MB detection system is evaluated. The optimum conditions for the MB system for highest fluorescence detection sensitivity are investigated for the detection system. The detection of BRCA1 gene is successfully demonstrated in solution and the limit of detection (LOD) is estimated as 70nM.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1007-1012 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Biosensors and Bioelectronics |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 15 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biochip
- BRCA1
- Detection
- Fluorescence
- Molecular beacon
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Biophysics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrochemistry