Journal
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Volume 53, Issue 47, Pages 12799-12802Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/anie.201407021
Keywords
analytical methods; bacterial detection; biosensors; DNAzymes; pH paper
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Funding
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Discovery Grant [DG 227594-2009]
- Sentinel Bioactive Paper Network
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [21275044]
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Microbial pathogens pose serious threats to public health and safety, and results in millions of illnesses and deaths as well as huge economic losses annually. Laborious and expensive pathogen tests often represent a significant hindrance to implementing effective front-line preventative care, particularly in resource-limited regions. Thus, there is a significant need to develop low-cost and easy-to-use methods for pathogen detection. Herein, we present a simple and inexpensive litmus test for bacterial detection. The method takes advantage of a bacteria-specific RNA-cleaving DNAzyme probe as the molecular recognition element and the ability of urease to hydrolyze urea and elevate the pH value of the test solution. By coupling urease to the DNAzyme on magnetic beads, the detection of bacteria is translated into a pH increase, which can be readily detected using a litmus dye or pH paper. The simplicity, low cost, and broad adaptability make this litmus test attractive for field applications, particularly in the developing world.
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