Direct SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic Acid Detection by Y-Shaped DNA Dual-Probe Transistor Assay.
J Am Chem Soc
; 143(41): 17004-17014, 2021 10 20.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1461966
ABSTRACT
Rapid screening of infected individuals from a large population is an effective means in epidemiology, especially to contain outbreaks such as COVID-19. The gold standard assays for COVID-19 diagnostics are mainly based on the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, which mismatches the requirements for wide-population screening due to time-consuming nucleic acid extraction and amplification procedures. Here, we report a direct nucleic acid assay by using a graphene field-effect transistor (g-FET) with Y-shaped DNA dual probes (Y-dual probes). The assay relies on Y-dual probes modified on g-FET simultaneously targeting ORF1ab and N genes of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid, enabling high a recognition ratio and a limit of detection (0.03 copy µL-1) 1-2 orders of magnitude lower than existing nucleic acid assays. The assay realizes the fastest nucleic acid testing (â¼1 min) and achieves direct 5-in-1 pooled testing for the first time. Owing to its rapid, ultrasensitive, easily operated features as well as capability in pooled testing, it holds great promise as a comprehensive tool for population-wide screening of COVID-19 and other epidemics.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
DNA, Viral
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DNA Probes
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Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques
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SARS-CoV-2
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Am Chem Soc
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jacs.1c06325
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