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DNAzyme fluorescent sensors for bioselective imaging of Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions
Developed DNAzyme-based fluorescent sensors that specifically detect and image Fe2⁺ and Fe3⁺ ions in living cells, enabling the study of iron dynamics in biological processes and diseases like Alzheimer’s. Background Iron ions, specifically Fe2⁺ and Fe3⁺, are essential for numerous biological processes, including oxygen transport, DNA synthesis,...
Published: 1/31/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Seyed-Fakhreddin Torabi, Yuting Wu, Ryan Lake, Zhenglin Yang, Peiwen Wu, Whitney Lewis, Jacqueline Van Stappen, Xiangli Shao
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Category(s): Life sciences > Biomaterials
DNA aptamer technology for Coenzyme A detection and cellular imaging
Researchers developed a DNA aptamer that specifically targets Coenzyme A, enabling easy and accurate detection in cells. This technology is more specific and simpler than current methods, supporting diagnostics, research, and treatments for diseases involving CoA imbalance. Background The field of biochemical research and medical diagnostics increasingly...
Published: 1/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yi Lu, Whitney Lewis, Yuan Ma
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Category(s): Life sciences > Therapeutics > Drug screening, Life sciences > Research tools > Tool/assay/screening platform