Gili Bisker

Abstract:
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are single-stranded non-coding short ribonucleic acid sequences that take part in many cellular and biological processes. Recent studies have shown that altered expression of miRNAs is involved in pathological processes, and they can thus be considered biomarkers for the early detection of various diseases. Here, we demonstrate a selection and elimination process of fluorescent single-walled carbon nanotube  sensors for miRNA biomarkers based on RNA-DNA hybridization with a complementary DNA recognition unit bound to the SWCNT surface. We use known miRNA biomarkers for acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, as a case study.