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Microfluidic selection and applications of aptamers.
Renee K Mosing1, Michael T Bowser
1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
Journal of Separation Science
|July 12, 2007
Summary
Aptamers, highly specific molecules, are increasingly used in analytical chemistry and microfluidics. Their applications range from capillary electrophoresis to advanced aptamer microarrays for proteomic screening.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Microfluidics
Background:
- Aptamers exhibit high affinity and specificity, making them valuable analytical reagents.
- Their unique properties are well-suited for applications in microfluidic devices.
- Existing techniques like capillary electrophoresis (CE) are effective for aptamer isolation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the diverse applications of aptamers in analytical chemistry and microfluidics.
- To highlight the potential of aptamers in advanced screening technologies.
- To review the use of aptamers in separation science and diagnostics.
Main Methods:
- Review of aptamer applications in capillary electrophoresis (CE) assays.
- Analysis of aptamer-based chromatography stationary phases.
- Evaluation of aptamer microarrays for proteomic sample screening.
Main Results:
- Aptamers serve as effective affinity reagents in CE assays.
- Aptamer chromatography demonstrates unique selectivity.
- Aptamer microarrays show significant potential for proteomic analysis.
Conclusions:
- Aptamers are versatile tools in analytical and microfluidic applications.
- Further development of aptamer-based technologies, especially microarrays, is promising for high-throughput screening.
- Aptamers are crucial for advancing sensitive and specific bioanalytical methods.
