A K+-mediated G-quadruplex formation enhancement fluorescence polarization system based on quantum dots for detection of Hg2+ and biothiols

• DOI: 10.1039/c3cc49424a
• Publication Date: 2014-01-03T12:01:01Z
• Authors: Juanni Zhang; Jianniao Tian; Yanlong He; Yanchun Zhao; Shulin Zhao
• Keywords: G-Quadruplexes; Quantum Dots; Cadmium Compounds; Potassium; Fluorescence Polarization; Mercury; Sulfhydryl Compounds; 02 engineering and technology; Sulfides; Tellurium; 0210 nano-technology

A fluorescence polarization homogenous system based on CdTe/CdS QDs that employed a K+-mediated G-quadruplex as an enhancer was identified for sensitive and selective detection of Hg2+ and biothiols in complex samples.