Differentiations in the Electrochemical Behavior of the Interactions Between DNA and Compounds with Affinity for DNA

Abstract

The interest of developing sensors for medical use is growing rapidly. The potential clinical applications of such devices are enormous and they are expected to have a major impact on health care. Especially, electrochemical DNA biosensors are hoped to be applied to the detection of toxic compounds presenting affinity for DNA, to drug design, gene delivery, and to the detection of infectious or inherited diseases.

^†In memory of Professor Harry Mark, Jr.

Keywords:

• DNA
• DNA intercalator
• Voltammetry
• Electrochemical biosensors
• Electrodes

Notes

^†In memory of Professor Harry Mark, Jr.

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Notes on contributors

I. Ch. Gherghi

Scholarship holder from the Greek State Scholarship Foundation.