摘要:
This application provides methods of detecting and quantitatively determining a target nucleic acid sequence in a sample, which comprise contacting the sample with a primer and a zymogene which encodes, but which itself is the anti-sense sequence of, a catalytic nucleic acid sequence, so that when the target is present, a single amplified nucleic acid molecule is produced which comprises the sequences of both the target and catalytic molecules. This invention further provides a method of simultaneously detecting the presence of a plurality of target nucleic acid sequences in a sample. Finally, this invention provides molecules and kits for practicing the instant methods.
摘要:
Disclosed are compositions and methods for the sensitive and selective detection of ions using nucleic acid enzymes and DNA modified microparticles.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method for detecting the presence of one or more methylation patterns. It comprises the conversion of nucleic acids and a catalytic nucleic acid activity. Here, the conversion of the nucleic acid is characterized such that the 5-methylcytosine remains unchanged while the unmethylated cytosine is converted into uracil or another base, which can be distinguished from cytosine in its base-pairing behavior.
摘要:
A nucleic acid probe for highly sensitively, highly accurately and quickly detecting a target nucleic acid in a trace amount which is designed so that, after hybridization with the target nucleic acid, the nucleic acid probe undergoes a structural change, thus shows a lowered binding force in the hybridization and, in its turn, is detached from the target nucleic acid. This nucleic acid probe comprises a cleavage part which is hybridizable with the target nucleic acid and, upon the hybridization with the target nucleic acid, cleaved to thereby give a first probe fragment and a second probe fragment at least one of which can be detached from the target nucleic acid, and a signal generation part capable of generating a signal. This nucleic acid probe has a cleavage part at which it is cleaved upon the hybridization with the target nucleic acid and, until the hybridization with the target nucleic acid, parts of the nucleic acid probe are hybridized with each other in its molecule to form a locked structure.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for the reverse transcription and/or amplification of a product from a reverse transcription of a pool of nucleic acids of a certain type, whereby said pool of nucleic acids is derived from a complex biological sample or an enzymatic reaction.
摘要:
Sensors comprising aptazymes capable of detecting the presence and concentration of effectors, as well as methods of using such sensors, are disclosed.
摘要:
Methods for engineering a target activated biosensor are provided. Biosensors comprise a plurality of nucleic acid sensor molecules labeled with a first signaling moiety and a second signaling moiety. The nucleic acid sensor molecules recognizes target molecules which do not naturally bind to DNA. Binding of a target molecule to the sensor molecules triggers a change in the proximity of the signaling moieties which leads to a change in the optical properties of the nucleic acid sensor molecules on the biosensor. Reagents and systems for performing the method are also provided. The method is useful in diagnostic applications and drug optimization.