Montreal Chemists Unveil Rapid DNA Sensor for Drug Concentration Detection

Researchers at Université de Montréal developed a rapid DNA sensor to detect drug concentrations in blood, promising advancements in monitoring medication and chemotherapy treatments.

• The team at Université de Montréal created signaling cascades using DNA molecules to quantify drug concentrations in blood samples in just 5 minutes.
• This innovative technology, validated through experiments on mouse models, aims to improve pharmacokinetics and reduce side effects associated with various medication therapies.
• Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, this method leverages signal transduction principles and could enhance point-of-care devices for monitoring chemotherapy effectiveness.