The first example of strip logic gates ("OR" and "AND" functions) for proteins and small molecules has been constructed on the basis of target-induced self-assembly of split aptamer fragments. Using thrombin and ATP as inputs, the corresponding split/integrated aptamers as molecular recognition elements, and gold nanoparticles as a tracer, the output signals can be directly visualized by observing the red bands on the test zones of the strips. The assay is simple, easy to perform, and cost-effective, allowing portable analysis at ambient temperature. The strip logic system is resistant to nonspecific interfering agents and can operate effectively even in human serum samples. Such logic strips hold great promise for application in intelligent point-of-care and in-field diagnostics.
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Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China.
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Post-Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry, The New College, University of Madras, Chennai 600014, India.
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Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, and Pingyuan Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China. Electronic address:
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