CHED 506 |
| We are in the process of developing an aptamer-based, colorimetric molecular sensor for abused narcotics such as flunitrazepam, a common date rape drug. This molecular sensor will be incorporated into sol gels. The sol-gel technology enables the sensor to be incorporated into a solid form making it convenient to use for detection of date-rape drugs and could serve as a defense mechanism or prevention for individuals who otherwise may have fallen victim to sexual assault. The sol-gel is a solid gel with pores, which facilitates the integration of the aptamer-dye complex. In the presence of illegal narcotics the sol gel will change into a different color, making it an easy visual detection tool for personal use and forensics investigating drug related crimes. We will present our synthesis protocol of the sol-gels and their ability to change color. The project is supported by the NIH grant number P20 RR016469 from the INBRE Program of the National Center for Research Resources and by the NSF (DUE-0633462). |
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Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Organic Chemistry
11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Hall A, Poster
Division of Chemical Education |