DNA probe detection within 3D hydrogel matrix in a hollow core photonic crystal fibre

Monika Rutowska*, Jiadi Lu, Fatima C. Garcia-Gunning, Andrew D. Ellis

*Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    In this paper, we report for the first time the detection of a Cy5-labelled DNA probe immobilised within a 3D hydrogel matrix formed, inside a hollow core Photonic Crystal Fibre (HC-PCF). We show both the sensitivity of fluorescence detection inside the HC-PCF using a supercontinuum light source and of the variation of the luminescence intensity with the concentration DNA probe within the hydrogel. The 3D hydrogel matrix is a network of polymer chains, which is expected to provide highly sensitive detection and selection of bio-molecules, in comparison with 2D coverage. The biocompatibility of hydrogel in the HC-PCF suggests numerous applications associated with immobilised DNA probe detection for point-of-care or remote systems.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication21st International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors
    PublisherSPIE
    ISBN (Print)9780819482464
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 9 Jun 2011
    Event21st International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors - Ottawa, ON, Canada
    Duration: 15 May 201119 May 2011
    http://www.ofs21.org/

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    Volume7753
    ISSN (Print)0277-786X

    Conference

    Conference21st International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors
    Abbreviated titleOFS21
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    CityOttawa, ON
    Period15/05/1119/05/11
    Internet address

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    Keywords

    • biosensing
    • DNA
    • fluorescence
    • hollow core
    • hydrogel
    • Photonic crystal fibres
    • silanisation

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