A double-stranded DNA catalyzed strand displacement system for detection of small genetic variations†
Abstract
A double-stranded DNA catalyzed strand displacement system (dsCSD) was established for the detection of small genetic variations, which showed greatly enhanced specificity compared to the conventional single-stranded DNA catalyzed strand displacement (ssCSD) system. The system achieved limits of detection (LODs) of 0.05% and 0.1% for synthesized DNA samples and clinical gene samples, respectively.