Aptamer conformational switch as sensitive electrochemical biosensor for potassium ion recognition

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Aug 28:(32):3432-4. doi: 10.1039/b606804a. Epub 2006 Jul 6.

Abstract

We report the first use of an electrochemical aptasensor for selective potassium recognition, based on a conformational change, affording an electric signal transduced electrochemically by square wave voltammetry or electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.

MeSH terms

  • Aptamers, Nucleotide / chemistry*
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • Electric Impedance
  • Electrochemistry
  • Ions / analysis
  • Nucleic Acid Conformation
  • Potassium / analysis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Aptamers, Nucleotide
  • Ions
  • Potassium