Abstract
The principle of ‘sandwich’-type biosensors based on liquid-crystalline dispersions formed from [DNA-polycation] complexes is outlined. These biosensors will find application in the determination of a range of compounds and physical factors that affect the ability of a given polycationic molecule to maintain intermolecular crosslinks between neighbouring DNA molecules. In the case of liquid-crystalline dispersions formed from [DNA-protamine] complexes, the lowest concentration of hydrolytic enzyme (trypsin) detectable was ∼ 10−14M.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 903-911 |
Journal | Biosensors and Bioelectronics |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1996 |