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Mapping the gaps in chemical analysis for the characterisation of aptamer-target interactions
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Abstract
Aptamers are promising biorecognition elements with a wide applicability from therapeutics to bio-sensing. However, to successfully use these biomolecules, a complete characterisation of their bindingperformance in the presence of the target is crucial. Several multi-analytical approaches have been re-ported including techniques to describe kinetic and thermodynamic aspects of the aptamer-targetinteraction, and techniques which allow an in-depth understanding of the aptamer-target structures.Recent literature shows the need of a critical data interpretation, a combination of characterisationtechniques and suggests the key role of the characterisation protocol design. Indeed, thefinal applicationof the aptamer should be considered before choosing the characterisation method. All the limitations andcapabilities of the analytical tools in use for aptamer characterisation should be taken into account. Here,we present a critical overview of the current methods and multi-analytical approaches to study aptamer-target binding, aiming to provide researchers with guidelines for the design of characterisation protocols.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Trends in analytical chemistry. - Amsterdam, 1981, currens
Publication
Amsterdam : 2021
ISSN
0165-9936 [print]
1879-3142 [online]
DOI
10.1016/J.TRAC.2021.116311
Volume/pages
142 (2021) , 15 p.
Article Reference
116311
ISI
000682179000010
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E-only publicatie
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UAntwerpen
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Last edited 12.12.2024
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