Developing synthetic conical nanopores for biosensing applications.

Abstract:

:In this review we bring together recent results from our group focused towards the development of biosensors from single conically-shaped artificial nanopores. The nanopores, used in the work presented here, were prepared using the track-etch process. The fabrication of track-etched conical nanopores has been optimized to allow for single nanopores with reproducible dimensions to be prepared. We have also demonstrated techniques that allow for easy and controllable manipulation of nanopore geometry (e.g., cone angle). We will consider the ion transport properties of the conical nanopores and factors that affect these properties. Methods for introducing functions that mimic biological ion channels, such as voltage-gating, into these nanopores will also be addressed. Three prototype sensors developed from single conical nanopores will be presented. In the first two sensors, the single conical nanopores function as resistive-pulse sensors and detect the presence of analytes as current-blockade events in the ion current. The third sensor functions in an on/off mode, much like a ligand-gated ion channel. In the presence of a target analyte, the ion current permanently shuts off.

journal_name

Mol Biosyst

journal_title

Molecular bioSystems

authors

Sexton LT,Horne LP,Martin CR

doi

10.1039/b708725j

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2007-10-01 00:00:00

pages

667-85

issue

10

eissn

1742-206X

issn

1742-2051

journal_volume

3

pub_type

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