5-Hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) is a modified base present at low levels in various mammalian cells, and it plays essential roles gene expression, DNA demethylation, genomic reprogramming. Herein, we develop label-free template-free chemiluminescent biosensor for sensitive detection of 5hmC DNAs based on 5hmC-specific glucosylation, periodate (IO4+) oxidation, biotinylation, terminal deoxynucleo...