Abstract
We introduce a rapid, simple one-step procedure for the high-yield immobilization of cholesteryl-tetraethyleneglycol-modified oligonucleotides (chol-DNA) at hydrophobic sites made of SU-8 photoresist. Topographic structures of SU-8 were microfabricated on microscope glass coverslips sputtered with a Ti/Au layer. Upon application, chol-DNA adsorbed to the SU-8 structures from solution, leaving the surrounding gold surface free of chol-DNA. chol-DNA immobilization is complete within 15 min and yields a surface coverage in the range of 20-95 pmol/cm2, which corresponds to a film density of 1012-1013 molecules/cm2. chol-DNA immobilization is stable and can be sustained despite rinsing, drying, dry storage for several hours, and rehydration of chips. Furthermore, complementary DNA in solution hybridizes efficiently to immobilized chol-DNA. © 2007 American Chemical Society.
Keyword: Chemical modification
Keyword: Chemical modification
Original language | English |
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Journal | Langmuir |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 10 |
Pages (from-to) | 5259-5263 |
ISSN | 0743-7463 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |