Easy-to-use dipstick tests for detection of lead in paints using non-cross-linked gold nanoparticle-DNAzyme conjugates

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Mar 7;46(9):1416-8. doi: 10.1039/b917772h. Epub 2010 Jan 26.

Abstract

Easy-to-use dipstick tests for lead have been developed by immobilizing nanoparticle-DNAzyme conjugates on lateral flow devices and their application for detecting lead in paints is demonstrated.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques
  • Cross-Linking Reagents / chemistry
  • DNA, Catalytic / chemistry*
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Lead / analysis*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Paint / analysis*

Substances

  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • DNA, Catalytic
  • Lead
  • Gold