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Robin P, Gerber-Lemaire S. Design and Preparation of Sensing Surfaces for Capacitive Biodetection. BIOSENSORS 2022; 13:17. [PMID: 36671852 PMCID: PMC9856139 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Despite their high sensitivity and their suitability for miniaturization, biosensors are still limited for clinical applications due to the lack of reproducibility and specificity of their detection performance. The design and preparation of sensing surfaces are suspected to be a cause of these limitations. Here, we first present an updated overview of the current state of use of capacitive biosensors in a medical context. Then, we summarize the encountered strategies for the fabrication of capacitive biosensing surfaces. Finally, we describe the characteristics which govern the performance of the sensing surfaces, along with recent developments that were suggested to overcome their main current limitations.
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Orbay S, Kocaturk O, Sanyal R, Sanyal A. Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Coated Inorganic Nanoparticles: Fabrication and Biomedical Applications. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1464. [PMID: 36144087 PMCID: PMC9501141 DOI: 10.3390/mi13091464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) continue to gain increasing attention as functional materials due to their unique characteristics such as higher stability, simple preparation, robustness, better binding capacity, and low cost. In particular, MIP-coated inorganic nanoparticles have emerged as a promising platform for various biomedical applications ranging from drug delivery to bioimaging. The integration of MIPs with inorganic nanomaterials such as silica (SiO2), iron oxide (Fe3O4), gold (Au), silver (Ag), and quantum dots (QDs) combines several attributes from both components to yield highly multifunctional materials. These materials with a multicomponent hierarchical structure composed of an inorganic core and an imprinted polymer shell exhibit enhanced properties and new functionalities. This review aims to provide a general overview of key recent advances in the fabrication of MIPs-coated inorganic nanoparticles and highlight their biomedical applications, including drug delivery, biosensor, bioimaging, and bioseparation.
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- Sinem Orbay
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Life Sciences and Technologies, Bogazici University, Istanbul 34342, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Center for Life Sciences and Technologies, Bogazici University, Istanbul 34342, Turkey
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Multi-frequency impedance sensing for detection and sizing of DNA fragments. Sci Rep 2021; 11:6490. [PMID: 33753781 PMCID: PMC7985362 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-85755-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Electronic biosensors for DNA detection typically utilize immobilized oligonucleotide probes on a signal transducer, which outputs an electronic signal when target molecules bind to probes. However, limitation in probe selectivity and variable levels of non-target material in complex biological samples can lead to nonspecific binding and reduced sensitivity. Here we introduce the integration of 2.8 μm paramagnetic beads with DNA fragments. We apply a custom-made microfluidic chip to detect DNA molecules bound to beads by measuring Impedance Peak Response (IPR) at multiple frequencies. Technical and analytical performance was evaluated using beads containing purified Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) products of different lengths (157, 300, 613 bp) with DNA concentration ranging from 0.039 amol to 7.8 fmol. Multi-frequency IPR correlated positively with DNA amounts and was used to calculate a DNA quantification score. The minimum DNA amount of a 300 bp fragment coupled on beads that could be robustly detected was 0.0039 fmol (1.54 fg or 4750 copies/bead). Additionally, our approach allowed distinguishing beads with similar molar concentration DNA fragments of different lengths. Using this impedance sensor, purified PCR products could be analyzed within ten minutes to determine DNA fragment length and quantity based on comparison to a known DNA standard.
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Chaocharoen W, Suginta W, Limbut W, Ranok A, Numnuam A, Khunkaewla P, Kanatharana P, Thavarungkul P, Schulte A. Electrochemical detection of the disease marker human chitinase-3-like protein 1 by matching antibody-modified gold electrodes as label-free immunosensors. Bioelectrochemistry 2014; 101:106-13. [PMID: 25203453 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2014.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2014] [Revised: 06/27/2014] [Accepted: 07/06/2014] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Tissue inflammation, certain cardiovascular syndromes and the occurrence of some solid tumors are correlated with raised serum concentrations of human chitinase-3-like protein 1 (YKL-40), a mammalian chitinase-like glycoprotein, which has become the subject of current research. Here we report the construction and characterization of an electrochemical platform for label-free immunosensing of YKL-40. Details of the synthesis of YKL-40 and production of anti-YKL-40 immunoglobulin G (IgG) are provided and cross-reactivity tests presented. Polyclonal anti-YKL-40 IgG was immobilized on gold electrodes and the resulting immunosensors were operated in an electrochemical flow system with capacitive signal generation. The strategy offered a wide linear detection range (0.1μg/L to 1mg/L) with correlation coefficients (R(2)) above 0.99 and good sensitivity (12.28±0.27nF/cm(2) per decade of concentration change). Additionally, the detection limit of 0.07±0.01μg/L was well below that of optical enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), which makes the proposed methodology a promising alternative for YKL-40 related disease studies.
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- Wethaka Chaocharoen
- Biochemistry-Electrochemistry Research Unit, Schools of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Biochemistry-Electrochemistry Research Unit, Schools of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
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- Biochemistry-Electrochemistry Research Unit, Schools of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
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- Biochemistry-Electrochemistry Research Unit, Schools of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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- Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
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- Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand; Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand.
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- Biochemistry-Electrochemistry Research Unit, Schools of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand.
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Kim JH, Chang YW, Bok E, Kim HJ, Lee H, Cho SN, Shin JS, Yoo KH. Detection of IFN-γ for latent tuberculosis diagnosis using an anodized aluminum oxide-based capacitive sensor. Biosens Bioelectron 2014; 51:366-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2013.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2013] [Revised: 07/30/2013] [Accepted: 08/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chen Z, He Y, Shi B, Yang D. Human serum albumin from recombinant DNA technology: Challenges and strategies. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 2013; 1830:5515-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2013.04.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2013] [Revised: 04/24/2013] [Accepted: 04/29/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Thipmanee O, Samanman S, Sankoh S, Numnuam A, Limbut W, Kanatharana P, Vilaivan T, Thavarungkul P. Label-free capacitive DNA sensor using immobilized pyrrolidinyl PNA probe: effect of the length and terminating head group of the blocking thiols. Biosens Bioelectron 2012; 38:430-5. [PMID: 22770826 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2012.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2012] [Accepted: 06/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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This paper reports, for the first time, the influence of the length and the terminating head group of blocking thiols on the sensitivity and specificity of a label-free capacitive DNA detection system using immobilized pyrrolidinyl peptide nucleic acid (acpcPNA) probes. A C-terminal lysine-modified acpcPNA was immobilized through four different alkanethiol self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), i.e., 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA), thioctic acid (TA), thiourea (TU) and mercaptosuccinic acid (MSA). The hybridization between the acpcPNA probes and the target DNA was directly measured using the capacitive system. Five blocking thiols of various lengths (C=3, 6, 8, 9 and 11), with the -OH terminating head group, i.e., 3-mercapto-1-propanol (3-MPL), 6-mercapto-1-hexanol (6-MHL), 8-mercapto-1-octanol (8-MOL), 9-mercapto-1-nonanol (9-MNL), 11-mercapto-1-undecanol (11-MUL) and another blocking thiol (C=11) with a -CH(3) terminating head group, and 1-dodecanethiol (1-DDT) were investigated. The blocking thiol with the same length as the total spacer of the immobilized acpcPNA gave the highest sensitivity and specificity with the -OH terminating head group providing a slightly better signal than the -CH(3) group. Under the optimized conditions, the immobilized acpcPNA probes provided a wide linear range for DNA detection (1.0 × 10(-11)-1.0 × 10(-8)M) with a very low detection limit in the picomolar range. The modified acpcPNA electrode could be reused through at least 58 cycles. The high sensitivity and very low detection limits are potentially useful for the analysis of ultra-trace levels of DNA in samples. Preliminary studies were also performed to see the effect of probe concentration and target length.
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- Orawan Thipmanee
- Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
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Won BY, Park HG. A Touchscreen as a Biomolecule Detection Platform. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2011; 51:748-51. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201105986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2011] [Revised: 09/28/2011] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Tsouti V, Boutopoulos C, Zergioti I, Chatzandroulis S. Capacitive microsystems for biological sensing. Biosens Bioelectron 2011; 27:1-11. [PMID: 21752630 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2011.05.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2011] [Revised: 05/24/2011] [Accepted: 05/27/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The growing interest in personalized medicine leads to the need for fast, cheap and portable devices that reveal the genetic profile easily and accurately. To this direction, several ideas to avoid the classical methods of diagnosis and treatment through miniaturized and label-free systems have emerged. Capacitive biosensors address these requirements and thus have the perspective to be used in advanced diagnostic devices that promise early detection of potential fatal conditions. The operation principles, as well as the design and fabrication of several capacitive microsystems for the detection of biomolecular interactions are presented in this review. These systems are micro-membranes based on surface stress changes, interdigitated micro-electrodes and electrode-solution interfaces. Their applications extend to DNA hybridization, protein-ligand binding, antigen-antibody binding, etc. Finally, the limitations and prospects of capacitive microsystems in biological applications are discussed.
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- V Tsouti
- Institute of Microelectronics, NCSR Demokritos, Terma Patriarchou Grigoriou, Agia Paraskevi 15310, Greece.
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A protein-based electrochemical method for label-free characterization of sequence-specific protein–DNA interactions. Electrochim Acta 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2011.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Samanman S, Kanatharana P, Chotigeat W, Deachamag P, Thavarungkul P. Highly sensitive capacitive biosensor for detecting white spot syndrome virus in shrimp pond water. J Virol Methods 2011; 173:75-84. [PMID: 21256870 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2011.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2010] [Revised: 12/21/2010] [Accepted: 01/10/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Water is one major pathways by which the white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) pathogen enters aquaculture facilities. This paper describes the production and use of a capacitive biosensor for the quantitative detection of as little as 1copy/μl of WSSV in shrimp pond water. A glutathione-S-transferase tag for white spot binding protein (GST-WBP) was immobilized on a gold electrode through a self-assembled monolayer. Binding between WSSV and the immobilized GST-WBP was directly detected by a capacitance measurement. Under optimum conditions, the capacitive biosensor detected WSSV over a wide linear range of between 1 and 1 × 10(5)copies/μl. The system was highly selective for WSSV. One analysis cycle required only 20-25 min of analysis time and 25 min of regeneration time. The capacitive biosensor was applied to analyze WSSV concentration in eight shrimp pond water samples and the results were in good agreement with those obtained by a real time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) method (P>0.05). The immobilized GST-WBP provided and could be reused for up to 39 analysis cycles for one electrode preparation with a relative standard deviation (RSD) of 2.4% and a good reproducibility of residual activity (95.8 ± 2.3%). The appealing performance of this biosensor indicated that it had great potential for an accurate very sensitive, quantitative, detection method for WSSV.
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- Saluma Samanman
- Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
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Jantra J, Kanatharana P, Asawatreratanakul P, Wongkittisuksa B, Limsakul C, Thavarungkul P. Detection of staphylococcal enterotoxin A (SEA) at picogram level by a capacitive immunosensor. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART A, TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 2011; 46:560-568. [PMID: 21500070 DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2011.562810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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This work presents the use of a flow injection capacitive immunosensor to detect staphylococcal enterotoxin A (SEA). The study was based on the direct detection of a capacitance change due to the binding between SEA and anti-SEA immobilized on a gold electrode. The optimal regeneration solution, flow rate, sample volume and buffer conditions were studied. Under the optimum conditions, this label-free biosensor provided linearity between 1 × 10(-12) g L(-1) and 1 × 10(-8) g L(-1) of SEA and the limit of detection was 1 × 10(-12) g L(-1) which was much lower than the infectious dose (0.5 × 10(-6) - 1 × 10(-6) g L(-1)). Using the regeneration solution of, 15.0 mM glycine-HCl pH 2.20, to break the binding between SEA and the immobilized anti-SEA enabled the electrode to be reused up to 39 times. This technique was applied to analyze SEA in liquid and solid food samples. Any matrix effect can be eliminated by simple dilution. SEA contamination was found in three samples, iced tea with milk (28 ± 1 ng L(-1)), orange juice (113 ± 6 ng L(-1)) and fried chicken (1.1 ± 0.2 ng g(-1)); however, the concentrations were much lower than the infectious dose. The proposed method would be useful for rapid screening of SEA in various matrices.
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- Jongjit Jantra
- Trace Analysis and Biosensor Research Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Development and application of a real-time capacitive sensor. Biosens Bioelectron 2011; 26:2466-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2010.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2010] [Revised: 10/12/2010] [Accepted: 10/21/2010] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Li D, Feng Y, Zhou L, Ye Z, Wang J, Ying Y, Ruan C, Wang R, Li Y. Label-free capacitive immunosensor based on quartz crystal Au electrode for rapid and sensitive detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7. Anal Chim Acta 2010; 687:89-96. [PMID: 21241851 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2010.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2010] [Revised: 10/29/2010] [Accepted: 12/10/2010] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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A label-free capacitive immunosensor based on quartz crystal Au electrode was developed for rapid and sensitive detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7. The immunosensor was fabricated by immobilizing affinity-purified anti-E. coli O157:H7 antibodies onto self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) of 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) on the surface of a quartz crystal Au electrode. Bacteria suspended in solution became attached to the immobilized antibodies when the immunosensor was tested in liquid samples. The change in capacitance caused by the bacteria was directly measured by an electrochemical detector. An equivalent circuit was introduced to simulate the capacitive immunosensor. The immunosensor was evaluated for E. coli O157:H7 detection in pure culture and inoculated food samples. The experimental results indicated that the capacitance change was linearly correlated with the cell concentration of E. coli O157:H7. The immunosensor was able to discriminate between cellular concentrations of 10(2)-10(5) cfu mL(-1) and has applications in detecting pathogens in food samples. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were also employed to characterize the stepwise assembly of the immunosensor.
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- Dujuan Li
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 268 Kaixuan Road, Hangzhou 310029, China
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Competitive capacitive biosensing technique (CCBT): a novel technique for monitoring low molecular mass analytes using glucose assay as a model study. Anal Bioanal Chem 2010; 397:1217-24. [PMID: 20401723 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-010-3641-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2009] [Revised: 03/04/2010] [Accepted: 03/07/2010] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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A novel technique for monitoring of low molecular mass analytes using a flow-injection capacitive biosensor is presented. The method is based on the ability of a small molecular mass analyte to displace a large analyte-carrier conjugate from the binding sites of an immobilized biorecognition element with weak affinity to both compounds. A model study was performed on glucose as the small molecular mass analyte. In the absence of glucose, binding of a glucose polymer or a glycoconjugate to concanavalin A results in a capacitance decrease. Upon introduction of glucose, it displaces a part of the bound glucose polymer or glycoconjugate leading to a partial restoration of capacitance. Experimental results show that the change in capacitance depends linearly on glucose concentration within the range from 1.0 x 10(-5) to 1.0 x 10(-1) M, corresponding to 1.8 microg ml(-1) to 18 mg ml(-1) in a logarithmic plot, with a detection limit of 1.0 x 10(-6) (0.18 microg ml(-1)) under optimized conditions. In addition, by modifying the molecular mass of the glucose polymer, amount of biorecognition element, and buffer composition, we were able to tune the analyte-sensing range. The developed technique has the benefits of expanded dynamic range, high sensitivity, and excellent reusability.
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Kang B, Yeo U, Yoo KH. Anodized aluminum oxide-based capacitance sensors for the direct detection of DNA hybridization. Biosens Bioelectron 2010; 25:1592-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2009.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2009] [Revised: 11/11/2009] [Accepted: 11/17/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Mattiasson B, Teeparuksapun K, Hedström M. Immunochemical binding assays for detection and quantification of trace impurities in biotechnological production. Trends Biotechnol 2009; 28:20-7. [PMID: 19896744 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2009.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2009] [Revised: 09/15/2009] [Accepted: 10/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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New, highly sensitive, biosensor concepts make it possible to assay biomacromolecules at concentrations that previously were far below the limit of detection. The previous generation of assays used in quality control situations during biotechnological production was designed primarily for monitoring target molecules, which typically appeared in high concentrations. Hence, novel analytical techniques with high sensitivity should become increasingly important in meeting the demands from regulatory agencies with regard to declaring levels of impurities in biopharmaceuticals. Such techniques also open up opportunities for a range of other challenging measurements, for example, in the area of biohazards. This review describes the development of immuno-based biosensors and exemplifies these by presenting analyses of common impurities in biopharmaceutical production.
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- Bo Mattiasson
- Department of Biotechnology, Lund University, P.O. Box 124, SE-22100 Lund, Sweden
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