Immunomagnetic DNA Aptamer Assay
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DNA aptamers, oligonucleotides with antibody-like binding properties, are easy to manufacture and modify. As a class of molecules, they represent the biggest revolution to immunodiagnostics since the discovery of monoclonal antibodies. To demonstrate that DNA aptamers are versatile reagents for use as in vitro diagnostic tools, we developed a hybrid immunobead assay based on a 5′-biotinylated DNA thrombin aptamer (5′GGTTGGTGTGGTTGG-3′) and an antithrombin antibody (EST-7). Our results show that the thrombin DNA aptamer is capable of binding to its target molecule under stringent in vitro assay conditions and at physiological concentrations. These findings also support the view that DNA aptamers have potential value as complementary reagents in diagnostic assays.
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