A “turn-on” fluorescent sensor for detection of Pb2+ based on graphene oxide and G-quadruplex DNA†
Abstract
A rapid, sensitive and selective fluorescence sensor for detection of Pb2+ was developed based on a Pb2+-induced G-quadruplex and graphene oxide. By using a specific G-rich DNA sequence, this strategy provided a promising alternative to Pb2+ determination in the presence of Hg2+ escaping from the use of a masking agent of Hg2+.