Abstract

Earlier, we showed that using differential pulse cathodic stripping voltammetry with hanging mercury drop electrode (HMDE), single-stranded (ss) DNA modified with osmium tetroxide, pyridine reagent (Os,py) can be determined at concentrations down to about 10–5 ng/ml. Here, we show that by exchanging Os,py for osmium tetroxide, 2,2′-bipyridine (Os,bipy) and decreasing the pH of the background electrolyte from neutrality to about pH 4, ssDNA can be determined at concentrations lower by one order of magnitude. Determination of DNA at such low concentrations may find use in various areas of molecular biology and in biotechnologies, including the development of DNA sensors.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.