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¹Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, Idaho 83725, United States.

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This study introduces a novel aptamer transducer (AT) for biosensors. ATs enable customizable DNA output domains for signal amplification without redesigning downstream networks, enhancing aptamer-based detection systems.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Molecular Biology
Biosensor Technology

Background:

Aptamer-based biosensors are versatile tools for medical and environmental analyte detection.
Integrating aptamers into DNA strand displacement networks is challenging due to fixed aptamer sequences requiring extensive redesign of downstream components.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel aptamer transduction network (AT) that decouples aptamer input domains from customizable output domains.
To enable the use of ATs in downstream DNA reaction networks without sequence redesign.

Main Methods:

Designed an aptamer transducer (AT) where aptamer input and output domains are independent.
Utilized a fuel strand to react with the AT after aptamer-ligand binding, releasing customizable output domains.
Demonstrated AT customizability by reacting with fluorescent dye-labeled reporter complexes.
Tested ATs as feed-forward inputs for catalytic reaction networks to assess signal amplification capabilities.

Main Results:

Successfully demonstrated the customizability of output domains released by the AT.
Confirmed the feed-forward capability of the ATs in initiating downstream reaction networks.
Showcased the AT's ability to integrate into existing amplification systems without modification.

Conclusions:

The novel aptamer transducer offers a flexible platform for aptamer-based biosensors.
This design overcomes the limitations of sequence redesign in DNA strand displacement networks.
ATs provide a customizable and efficient method for signal processing and amplification in biosensing applications.