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Label-free detection of DNA hybridization using carbon nanotube network field-effect transistors

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Jan 24;103(4):921-6. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0504146103. Epub 2006 Jan 17.

Abstract

We report carbon nanotube network field-effect transistors (NTNFETs) that function as selective detectors of DNA immobilization and hybridization. NTNFETs with immobilized synthetic oligonucleotides have been shown to specifically recognize target DNA sequences, including H63D single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) discrimination in the HFE gene, responsible for hereditary hemochromatosis. The electronic responses of NTNFETs upon single-stranded DNA immobilization and subsequent DNA hybridization events were confirmed by using fluorescence-labeled oligonucleotides and then were further explored for label-free DNA detection at picomolar to micromolar concentrations. We have also observed a strong effect of DNA counterions on the electronic response, thus suggesting a charge-based mechanism of DNA detection using NTNFET devices. Implementation of label-free electronic detection assays using NTNFETs constitutes an important step toward low-cost, low-complexity, highly sensitive and accurate molecular diagnostics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Base Pair Mismatch
  • Base Sequence
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / genetics*
  • DNA, Single-Stranded / genetics
  • Electrodes
  • Electrons
  • Hemochromatosis / genetics
  • Humans
  • Ions
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Mutation
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nanotubes, Carbon*
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization*
  • Oligonucleotides / genetics
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
  • Time Factors
  • Transistors, Electronic*

Substances

  • DNA, Single-Stranded
  • Ions
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Oligonucleotides
  • DNA