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A liquid core waveguide fluorescence detector for multicapillary electrophoresis applied to DNA sequencing in a

A Hanning1, J Westberg, J Roeraade

  • 1Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Stockholm, Sweden.

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|September 23, 2000
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A novel laser-induced fluorescence detector uses total internal reflection within capillaries as waveguides for sensitive multicapillary electrophoresis. This technology enables efficient illumination and imaging, paving the way for high-throughput DNA sequencing.

Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biophysical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Multicapillary electrophoresis (MCE) requires sensitive detection systems for high-throughput analysis.
  • Existing fluorescence detectors face challenges in sensitivity, optical crosstalk, and scalability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a new laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) detector for MCE.
  • To demonstrate the detector's capability for DNA sequencing applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing total internal reflection (TIR) for waveguiding fluorescence within capillaries acting as liquid core waveguides (LCWs).
  • Arranging capillaries in planar and 2D arrays for efficient laser illumination and end-on imaging.
  • Employing a prism for wavelength dispersion and analyzing four-color DNA sequencing data.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved intercapillary optical crosstalk below 0.5% with high stray light rejection.
  • Demonstrated successful application in four-color DNA sequencing using a 91-capillary array.
  • The compact detector design shows potential for very large-scale multiplexing.

Conclusions:

  • The developed LIF detector offers high sensitivity and low crosstalk for MCE.
  • The waveguiding principle and compact imaging enable efficient and scalable fluorescence detection.
  • This technology is well-suited for advanced applications like high-throughput DNA sequencing.