Functional Nucleic Acids for Analytical Applications (Integrated Analytical Systems) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1441925309 ISBN 13: 9781441925305

Publisher: Springer, 2010

Synopsis

This is the first book in the rapidly emerging field of analytical applications for nucleic acids. The existence of a large array of natural and artificial functional nucleic acids has generated tremendous enthusiasm. It has opened up new opportunities for molecular scientists from diverse disciplines to devise new concepts and real applications that take advantage of those nucleic acids for sensing and other analytical applications. This book provides a timely and comprehensive overview of recent advances in the field, from leading experts in biology, chemistry, and engineering. A variety of topics are covered, from fundamentals of functional nucleic acids, to their applications as sensors, to nanotechnologies; as well as integration of functional nucleic acids into practical analytical systems.

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From the Back Cover

Both DNA and RNA can serve purposes beyond simple genetic storage and transfer – for example, they can also be employed as enzymes (for catalysis) and receptors (for ligand binding). Increasingly, researchers are making interesting use of these molecules, now collectively called functional nucleic acids. This book, containing chapters written by leading experts in relevant fields, provides timely accounts of diverse analytical applications that take advantage of the functional nucleic acids. The book is written for academic, clinical and industrial scientists and graduate students who may consider exploring functional nucleic acids in their research or practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441925309
• ISBN 13: 9781441925305
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 404
• Editor: Li Yingfu, Lu Yi