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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Miniaturization of nucleic acid tests (NATs) is crucial for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics.
  • Development of simple, quantitative, and versatile colorimetric readouts for portable NATs is highly desired.
  • Existing fluorescent PCR assays require specialized equipment, limiting their POC applicability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel colorimetric nucleic acid detection method for POC settings.
  • To establish a fast light-activated substrate chromogenic polymerase chain reaction (FLASH PCR) system.
  • To demonstrate the utility of FLASH PCR with portable readout platforms.

Main Methods:

  • Developed FLASH PCR utilizing DNA intercalating dyes (DIDs) and chromogenic substrates.
  • Leveraged light-induced singlet oxygen production to drive colorimetric signal generation.
  • Fabricated a portable electronic FLASH reader and a paper-based FLASH strip for readout.

Main Results:

  • Successfully converted fluorescent PCR assays to colorimetric FLASH PCR.
  • Achieved a limit of detection (LOD) of 60 DNA copies using the FLASH reader, comparable to commercial quantitative PCR.
  • Demonstrated reader-free detection using the FLASH strip by converting colorimetric signals to visual distance measurements.
  • Validated FLASH PCR for detecting nucleic acid markers in clinical and biological samples.

Conclusions:

  • FLASH PCR provides a versatile, sensitive, and portable colorimetric method for nucleic acid detection and quantification.
  • The developed readout platforms enhance the applicability of FLASH PCR for POC diagnostics.
  • FLASH PCR holds significant potential for disease diagnosis in resource-limited settings.