I am trying to validate DNA Aptamer-cell (Bacterial cell) interaction in vitro with Biotin-streptavidin assay.

  • DNA aptamer (41 bp) is labelled with Biotin on 3' end. After incubating aptamer with whole bacterial cell, I am trying to separate aptamer bound cells using Streptavidin coated magnetic beads.
  • Then Isolating DNA of the separated cells and gene specific PCR to validate the specific binding of bacterial cells to aptamer.
  • But I am facing few hurdles meanwhile. Would love to discuss with expert in the field of Aptamers.

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