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Nanometer-Scale Pores: Potential Applications for Analyte Detection and DNA Characterization

Published

Author(s)

John J. Kasianowicz

Abstract

Several classes of transmembrane protein ion channels function in vivo as sensitive and selective detection elements for analytes. Recent studies on single channels reconstituted into planar lipid bilayer membranes suggest that nanometer-scale pores can be used to detect, quantitate and characterize a wide range of analytes that includes small ions and single stranded DNA. We briefly review here these studies and identify leaps in technology that, if realized, might lead to innovations for the early detection of cancer.
Proceedings Title
Disease Markers
Volume
18
Issue
4
Conference Dates
August 30-31, 2001
Conference Location
gaithersburg, MD
Conference Title
Workshop on Nanotechnology - Emerging Developments and Early Detection of Cancer

Keywords

analyte detection, nanopore, sensors

Citation

Kasianowicz, J. (2002), Nanometer-Scale Pores: Potential Applications for Analyte Detection and DNA Characterization, Disease Markers, gaithersburg, MD (Accessed March 29, 2024)
Created October 1, 2002, Updated February 19, 2017