Enhanced fluorescent resonant energy transfer of DNA conjugates complexed with surfactants and divalent metal ions

Taeseok Oh, Jae Young Choi, Michael J. Heller

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

1 Scopus citations

Abstract

Dimerization and resultant quenching of donor and acceptor dyes conjugated on DNA causes loss of fluorescent resonant energy transfer (FRET) efficiency. However, when complexed with surfactants and divalent metal ions, sheathing effects insulate and shield the DNA structures, reducing dimerization and quenching which leads to significant enhancement of FRET efficiency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2371-2375
Number of pages5
JournalAnalyst
Volume141
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 21 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy
  • Electrochemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Enhanced fluorescent resonant energy transfer of DNA conjugates complexed with surfactants and divalent metal ions'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this