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Coupled nanopores for single-molecule detection
Yung-Chien Chou1, Chih-Yuan Lin1, Alice Castan1
1Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Nature Nanotechnology
|August 14, 2024
Summary
We developed a novel bilayer nanopore platform for ultrafast, precise detection of unmodified molecules. This reusable system offers advanced molecular sensing capabilities, improving accuracy in applications like DNA sequencing.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Molecular Sensing
- Biophysics
Background:
- Rapid molecular sensing is crucial for DNA sequencing and protein identification.
- Existing atomically thin 2D nanopores have limitations in speed and precision.
- Need for advanced platforms for ultrafast detection of unmodified molecules.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conceptualize, simulate, and demonstrate a coupled, guiding, and reusable bilayer nanopore platform.
- To enable advanced ultrafast detection of unmodified molecules with enhanced precision.
- To investigate the effect of pore configuration on molecular translocation signals.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of bilayer nanopore platforms with varying bottom pore numbers (1-9) and a fixed top 2D pore.
- Utilizing microsecond resolution capabilities for high-precision measurements.
- Simulating and experimentally demonstrating molecular translocation through the coupled nanopores.
Main Results:
- Distinct T- and W-shaped translocation signals observed with a single bottom pore configuration.
- Precise molecular positioning and sensitivity to fragment lengths achieved.
- Demonstrated improved electromechanical control and prolonged dwell times in the 2D sensing zone.
Conclusions:
- Coupled bilayer nanopores offer configurable, multifunctional systems for advanced molecular detection.
- The platform enables ultrafast and precise sensing of unmodified molecules.
- This technology has significant implications for DNA sequencing, protein identification, and other molecular analysis fields.
