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Oligonucleotide‐Based Luminescent Detection of Metal Ions |
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| Authors: | Dr. Dik‐Lung Ma Daniel Shiu‐Hin Chan Dr. Bradley Yat‐Wah Man Dr. Chung‐Hang Leung |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (China), Fax: (+852)?3411‐7348;2. Centre for Cancer and Inflammation Research, School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong (China), Fax: (+852)?3411‐2902 |
| Abstract: | Metal ions are prevalent in biological systems and are critically involved in essential life processes. However, excess concentrations of metals can pose a serious danger to living organisms. Oligonucleotides represent a versatile sensing platform for the detection of various molecular entities including metal ions. This review summarizes the recent advances in the development of oligonucleotide‐based luminescent detection methods for metal ions. |
| Keywords: | analytical methods luminescence metal ions oligonucleotides sensors |