| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10429346 | Biosensors and Bioelectronics | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Two related aptamer beacons are described which detect botulinum holotoxins A, B, and E to low ng/mL levels. ⺠The best beacon does not work in 50% human serum, but could still detect low levels of botulinum toxins in a dilute soil suspension indicating that it could function for a rapid (15-20 min) environmental field test using a commercially available portable fluorometer. ⺠Similarities to other published botulinum aptamer sequences are discussed.
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Authors
John G. Bruno, Alicia M. Richarte, Maria P. Carrillo, Allison Edge,