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Oligonucleotide‐Based Luminescent Detection of Metal Ions
Author(s) -
Ma DikLung,
Chan Daniel ShiuHin,
Man Bradley YatWah,
Leung ChungHang
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
chemistry – an asian journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.18
H-Index - 106
eISSN - 1861-471X
pISSN - 1861-4728
DOI - 10.1002/asia.201000870
Subject(s) - oligonucleotide , metal ions in aqueous solution , luminescence , nanotechnology , metal , ion , chemistry , materials science , combinatorial chemistry , dna , biochemistry , organic chemistry , optoelectronics
Metal ions are prevalent in biological systems and are critically involved in essential life processes. However, excess concentrations of metals can pose a serious danger to living organisms. Oligonucleotides represent a versatile sensing platform for the detection of various molecular entities including metal ions. This review summarizes the recent advances in the development of oligonucleotide‐based luminescent detection methods for metal ions.