SELEX tool: a novel and convenient gel-based diffusion method for monitoring of aptamer-target binding
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Abstract Background Aptamers, single-stranded DNAs or RNAs, can be selected from a library containing random sequences using a method called Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential Enrichment (SELEX). In SELEX, monitoring the enriching statuses of aptamer candidates during the process is a key step until today. Conformational change of an aptamer caused by target-binding in gel can be used to indicate its statuses of binding. Results In this study, an easy-to-implement gel-based diffusion method (GBDM) was developed to monitor the interaction between enriched aptamer candidates and their targets. In order to prove the concept, characterization of aptamers targeting their targets including protein (thrombin) and non-protein molecules (acetamiprid, ATP, atrazine, profenofos and roxithromycin), respectively, were performed using mini gels. Our method has advantages over the common methods including easy performed with labor- and time- saving in experimental operation. The concept has been proven by monitoring enrichment of dynamic aptamer candidate libraries targeting a small molecule 2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl) acetic acid (DDA) during SELEX process. A mini gel cassette was designed and fabricated by our laboratory to make mini agarose gels for diffusion with different directions. Conclusions These results indicate that GBDM, in particular, chasing diffusion is suitable for monitoring the interaction between enriched aptamer candidates and their targets. These pioneering efforts are helpful for novel aptamer selection by breaking through the technical bottleneck of aptamer development and helpful for development of novel aptasensors.
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Liu, Qingxiu; Zhang, Wei; Chen, Siying; Zhuang, Zhenjing; Zhang, Yi; Jiang, Lingli; et al. (2020). SELEX tool: a novel and convenient gel-based diffusion method for monitoring of aptamer-target binding. figshare. Collection. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4816242.v1
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AUTHORS (7)
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Qingxiu Liu
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Wei Zhang
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Siying Chen
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Zhenjing Zhuang
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Yi Zhang
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Lingli Jiang
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Jun LIN