Nucleic Acid Diagnostic FRET Particles Based on Layer‐by‐Layer Technology

An advanced system based on layer-by-layer (LbL) technology and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) for the detection of small amounts of DNA has been developed. Several advantages over conventional particle systems due to nanoroughness, flexibility and specific surface properties of LbL films were determined, making LbL-oligonucleotide particles a first choice for homogeneous diagnostic assays. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.