METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF POLYNUCLEOTIDES USING LIGHT HARVESTING MULTICHROMOPHORES

摘要

The invention relates to methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for assaying a sample for a target polynucleotide. A sample suspected of containing the target polynucleotide is contacted with a polycationic multichromophore and a sensor PNA complementary to the target polynucleotide. The sensor PNA comprises a signaling chromophore to absorb energy from the excited multichromophore and emit light in the presence of the target polynucleotide. The methods can be used in multiplex form. Kits comprising reagents for performing such methods are also provided.