Single DNA molecule detection in an optical trap using surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Raman spectra from single DNA molecules in their natural aqueous environment are presented. A DNA molecule that is anchored between two optically trapped dielectric beads is suspended in a solution with nanosized silvercolloid particles. The nonspecific binding of the metal to the DNA enhances the R...

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Autores: Rao, Satish, Raj, Saurabh, Balint, Stefan, Bardina Fons, Carlota, Campoy Sánchez, Susana|||0000-0003-1369-0197, Llagostera Casas, Montserrat|||0000-0001-8177-8321, Petrov, Dmitri
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2010
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:115983
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/115983
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1063/1.3431628
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:DNA
Silver
Colloidal systems
Raman spectra
Surface enhanced
Raman scattering
Metal surfaces
Elasticity
Metal optics
Scattering measurements
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Sumario:Raman spectra from single DNA molecules in their natural aqueous environment are presented. A DNA molecule that is anchored between two optically trapped dielectric beads is suspended in a solution with nanosized silvercolloid particles. The nonspecific binding of the metal to the DNA enhances the Raman scattering that is excited by a near-infrared beam. A Raman spectrum is first recorded followed by a force-extension curve that verifies the presence of a single DNA molecule.