Label-free DNA Sequence Detection Using Oligonucleotide Functionalized Fiber Probe with a Miniature Protrusion

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dc.contributor.authorWang, Xingweien
dc.contributor.committeechairWang, Anboen
dc.contributor.committeememberJacobs, Iraen
dc.contributor.committeememberPickrell, Gary R.en
dc.contributor.committeememberCooper, Kristie L.en
dc.contributor.committeememberPoon, Ting-Chungen
dc.contributor.departmentElectrical and Computer Engineeringen
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-14T20:15:13Zen
dc.date.adate2006-09-13en
dc.date.available2014-03-14T20:15:13Zen
dc.date.issued2006-08-08en
dc.date.rdate2006-09-13en
dc.date.sdate2006-08-14en
dc.description.abstractDNA is the substance that encodes the genetic information that cells need to replicate and to produce proteins. The detection of DNA sequences is of great importance in a broad range of areas including genetics, pathology, criminology, pharmacogenetics, public health, food safety, civil defense, and environmental monitoring. However, the established techniques suffer from a number of problems such as the bulky size, high equipment costs, and time-consuming algorithms so that they are limited to research laboratories and cannot be applied for in-vivo situations. In our research, we developed a novel sensing scheme for DNA sequence detection, featuring sequence specificity, cost efficiency, speed, and ease of use. Without the need for labels or indicators, it may be ideal for direct in-cell application. The principle is simple. With capture DNA immobilized onto the probe by layer-by-layer selfassembly, the hybridization of a complementary strand of target DNA increases the optical thickness of the probe. Three kinds of sensors were developed. The optical fiber tip sensor has been demonstrated with good specificity and high sensitivity for target DNA quantities as small as 1.7 ng. To demonstrate the potential of this structure for practical applications, tularemia bacteria were tested. Two other micrometric structures were designed with specific advantages for different applications. The micro-fiber Bragg grating interferometer (Micro-FBGI) has the intrinsic temperature compensation capability. The micro-intrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometer (Micro-IFPI)features simple signal processing due to its simple configuration. Successful DNA immobilization and hybridization have been demonstrated onto the 25μm Micro-IFPI. Both structures have great potential for nanometric protrusion, allowing future in-cell DNA direct detection. In addition, its quick response time leads to the potential for express diagnosis. What's more, the idea of nanoscale probe has a broad impact in scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM), intracellular surgery in cell sensing, manipulation, and injection.en
dc.description.degreePh. D.en
dc.identifier.otheretd-08142006-211154en
dc.identifier.sourceurlhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-08142006-211154/en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10919/28662en
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
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dc.subjectDNA Sequence Detectionen
dc.subjectFiber Optic Biosensoren
dc.subjectEtchingen
dc.subjectLayer-by-layer Electrostatic Self-assemblyen
dc.subjectNano probeen
dc.subjectHybridizationen
dc.subjectImmobilizationen
dc.titleLabel-free DNA Sequence Detection Using Oligonucleotide Functionalized Fiber Probe with a Miniature Protrusionen
dc.typeDissertationen
thesis.degree.disciplineElectrical and Computer Engineeringen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.leveldoctoralen
thesis.degree.namePh. D.en

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