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SERS biosensor for sensitive and selective detection of lead ions (Pb2+) based on DNAzyme was developed by taking advantage of the specific catalytic reaction of DNAzyme upon binding to Pb2+ ions. Detection was accomplished by SERS nanoprobe labeled with DNA and Raman reporters for signal amplification.