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DNA aptamers are single stranded DNA molecules which are capable of binding target molecules with high affinity and selectivity. The aim of this project is to develop DNA aptamers that would function as sensors for the detection of this endocrine disrupting steroid hormone. The first step performed was iterative in vitro selections to identify aptamers from a pool of ~ 1014 DNA molecules with the application of appropriate selection pressures. This was achieved by passing the pool over a selection column containing the target immobilized on sepharose beads, followed by eluting the sequences bound to the column with the free target. The resulting pool with the desired sequences was enriched by carrying out polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The potential aptamers obtained were cloned and sequenced, following which they were screened for binding activity using a bead binding assay. The dissociation constant for each aptamer was determined by a DMS chemical probing assay. 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The aim of this project is to develop DNA aptamers that would function as sensors for the detection of this endocrine disrupting steroid hormone. The first step performed was iterative in vitro selections to identify aptamers from a pool of ~ 1014 DNA molecules with the application of appropriate selection pressures. This was achieved by passing the pool over a selection column containing the target immobilized on sepharose beads, followed by eluting the sequences bound to the column with the free target. The resulting pool with the desired sequences was enriched by carrying out polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The potential aptamers obtained were cloned and sequenced, following which they were screened for binding activity using a bead binding assay. The dissociation constant for each aptamer was determined by a DMS chemical probing assay. 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