Design of light-harvesting DNA-nanoprobes with ratiometric signal amplification for fluorescence imaging of live cells.

Objective

The project is aimed to develop the novel technique of fluorescent signal amplification upon detection of RNA sequences in living cells up to a single copy level. The novel interdisciplinary approach will be focused on design of innovative fluorescent nanosensors based on polymer nanoparticles (NPs) incorporated with organic dyes, functionalized with DNA shell. The project is predicated on the innovative design of DNA-nanosensors, proposed by the Applicant, which is built on groundbreaking findings of the Host laboratory on ultrabright organic NPs and giant light-harvesting phenomenon that enable strong amplification in detection of nucleic acids. The project relies on contemporary spectroscopy/microscopy facilities and developments of the Host group, and the strong experience of the Applicant in synthesis of fluorescent dyes, design of DNA-probes and bioconjugation techniques.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › biological sciences › biochemistry › biomolecules › nucleic acids

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

UNIVERSITE DE STRASBOURG

Address

Rue Blaise Pascal 4
67081 Strasbourg
France

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 196 707,84