Application of a miniature biochip using the molecular beacon probe in breast cancer gene BRCA1 detection

Mustafa Culha, David L. Stokes, Guy D. Griffin, Tuan Vo-Dinh

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1007-1012
Number of pages6
JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics
Volume19
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 15 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • BRCA1
  • Biochip
  • Detection
  • Fluorescence
  • Molecular beacon

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biophysics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrochemistry

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