EcoRI-modified gold nanoparticles for dual-mode colorimetric detection of magnesium and pyrophosphate ions

Hongbo Wang, Wei Xu, Hao Zhang, Dawei Li, Zhaoqi Yang, Xiaoji Xie, Tianhu Li, Xiaogang Liu

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Abstract

Rapid colorimetric detection of magnesium ions is demonstrated via a convenient approach, based on EcoRI-modified gold nanoparticles and a specifically designed DNA duplex. EcoRI is an enzyme obtained from certain strains of Escherichia coli.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1987-1992
Number of pages6
JournalSmall
Volume7
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • DNA
  • biomedical applications
  • colorimetric detection
  • gold nanoparticles
  • magnesium
  • nicking endonucleases
  • sensors

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