Aptamers are in vitro selected DNA or RNA molecules that are capable of binding a wide
range of nucleic and non-nucleic acid molecules with high affinity and specificity. They have …

Recent times have experienced more than ever the impact of viral infections in humans.
Viral infections are known to cause diseases not only in humans but also in plants and …

Single-stranded DNA or RNA aptamer molecules have usually been selected against
purified target molecules. To eliminate the need of purifying target molecules on the cell …

DNA aptamers specifically recognizing microbial cells and viruses have a range of analytical
and therapeutic applications. This article describes recent advances in the development of …

Appropriate diagnosis is the key factor for treatment of viral diseases. Time is the most
important factor in rapidly developing and epidemiologically dangerous diseases, such as …

Viral infections cause a host of fatal diseases and seriously affect every form of life from
bacteria to humans. Although most viral infections can receive appropriate treatment thereby …

This review, covering reports published from 2002 to August 2010, shows how aptamers
have made significant contributions in the improvements of microfluidic chips for affinity …

Aptamers, simply described as chemical antibodies, are synthetic oligonucleotide ligands or
peptides that can be isolated in vitro against diverse targets including toxins, bacterial and …

Viruses replicate inside the cells of an organism and continuously evolve to contend with an
ever-changing environment. Many life-threatening diseases, such as AIDS, SARS, hepatitis …

The internal ribosome entry site (IRES) in the 5′ untranslated region (UTR) of the hepatitis
C virus (HCV) genome initiates translation of the viral polyprotein precursor. The unique …