A novel method for miRNA detection based on target-triggered transcription of a light-up RNA aptamer†
Abstract
We herein describe a novel method for miRNA detection based on target-triggered transcription of a light-up RNA aptamer (TTRApt), consequently producing a highly enhanced fluorescence signal through specific binding of a light-up RNA aptamer to the corresponding dye. Using this strategy, we successfully identified target miRNA down to 59.4 aM with excellent specificity.