A magneto-DNA nanoparticle system for rapid detection and phenotyping of bacteria
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Chung, Hyun Jung
Castro, Cesar M.
Im, Hyungsoon
Lee, Hakho
Weissleder, Ralph
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Chung, Hyun Jung, Cesar M. Castro, Hyungsoon Im, Hakho Lee, and Ralph Weissleder. 2013. “A Magneto-DNA Nanoparticle System for Rapid Detection and Phenotyping of Bacteria.” Nature Nanotechnology 8 (5): 369–75. https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2013.70.Abstract
So far, although various diagnostic approaches for pathogen detection have been proposed, most are too expensive, lengthy or limited in specificity for clinical use. Nanoparticle systems with unique material properties, however, circumvent these problems and offer improved accuracy over current methods. Here, we present novel magneto-DNA probes capable of rapid and specific profiling of pathogens directly in clinical samples. A nanoparticle hybridization assay, involving ubiquitous and specific probes that target bacterial 16S rRNAs, was designed to detect amplified target DNAs using a miniaturized NMR device. Ultimately, the magneto-DNA platform will allow both universal and specific detection of various clinically relevant bacterial species, with sensitivity down to single bacteria. Furthermore, the assay is robust and rapid, simultaneously diagnosing a panel of 13 bacterial species in clinical specimens within 2 h. The generic platform described could be used to rapidly identify and phenotype pathogens for a variety of applications.Terms of Use
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