Hyperpolarized Xenon-Based Molecular Sensors for Label-Free Detection of analytes

2013 ◽  
Vol 136 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveena D. Garimella ◽  
Tyler Meldrum ◽  
Leah S. Witus ◽  
Monica Smith ◽  
Vikram S. Bajaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Label Free ◽  
Molecular Sensors ◽  
Hyperpolarized Xenon ◽  
Label Free Detection

scholarly journals The Role of Surface Chemistry in the Efficacy of Protein and DNA Microarrays for Label-Free Detection: An Overview

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1026
Author(s):  
Elisa Chiodi ◽  
Allison M. Marn ◽  
Matthew T. Geib ◽  
M. Selim Ünlü
Keyword(s):  
Surface Chemistry ◽  
Surface Functionalization ◽  
Dna Microarrays ◽  
Label Free ◽  
Polymeric Coatings ◽  
Label Free Detection ◽  
Particle Imaging ◽  
Single Particle Imaging ◽  
The Impact

The importance of microarrays in diagnostics and medicine has drastically increased in the last few years. Nevertheless, the efficiency of a microarray-based assay intrinsically depends on the density and functionality of the biorecognition elements immobilized onto each sensor spot. Recently, researchers have put effort into developing new functionalization strategies and technologies which provide efficient immobilization and stability of any sort of molecule. Here, we present an overview of the most widely used methods of surface functionalization of microarray substrates, as well as the most recent advances in the field, and compare their performance in terms of optimal immobilization of the bioreceptor molecules. We focus on label-free microarrays and, in particular, we aim to describe the impact of surface chemistry on two types of microarray-based sensors: microarrays for single particle imaging and for label-free measurements of binding kinetics. Both protein and DNA microarrays are taken into consideration, and the effect of different polymeric coatings on the molecules’ functionalities is critically analyzed.

scholarly journals Label-Free Electrochemical Sensor for Rapid Bacterial Pathogen Detection Using Vancomycin-Modified Highly Branched Polymers

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1872
Author(s):  
Holger Schulze ◽  
Harry Wilson ◽  
Ines Cara ◽  
Steven Carter ◽  
Edward N. Dyson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pathogen Detection ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Branched Polymers ◽  
Label Free ◽  
Conformation Change ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Staphylococcus Carnosus ◽  
Label Free Detection

Rapid point of care tests for bacterial infection diagnosis are of great importance to reduce the misuse of antibiotics and burden of antimicrobial resistance. Here, we have successfully combined a new class of non-biological binder molecules with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)-based sensor detection for direct, label-free detection of Gram-positive bacteria making use of the specific coil-to-globule conformation change of the vancomycin-modified highly branched polymers immobilized on the surface of gold screen-printed electrodes upon binding to Gram-positive bacteria. Staphylococcus carnosus was detected after just 20 min incubation of the sample solution with the polymer-functionalized electrodes. The polymer conformation change was quantified with two simple 1 min EIS tests before and after incubation with the sample. Tests revealed a concentration dependent signal change within an OD600 range of Staphylococcus carnosus from 0.002 to 0.1 and a clear discrimination between Gram-positive Staphylococcus carnosus and Gram-negative Escherichia coli bacteria. This exhibits a clear advancement in terms of simplified test complexity compared to existing bacteria detection tests. In addition, the polymer-functionalized electrodes showed good storage and operational stability.

H2O2-sensitive quantum dots for the label-free detection of glucose

Talanta ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 997-1002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Hu ◽  
Jing Tian ◽  
Hao-Ting Lu ◽  
Li-Xing Weng ◽  
Lian-Hui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Label Free ◽  
Label Free Detection

scholarly journals Affinity Sensors for the Diagnosis of COVID-19

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 390
Author(s):  
Maryia Drobysh ◽  
Almira Ramanaviciene ◽  
Roman Viter ◽  
Arunas Ramanavicius
Keyword(s):  
Field Effect Transistors ◽  
Resonance Field ◽  
Analytical Signal ◽  
Nucleic Acid Hybridization ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Label Free ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Label Free Detection ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
Antigen Antibody

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was proclaimed a global pandemic in March 2020. Reducing the dissemination rate, in particular by tracking the infected people and their contacts, is the main instrument against infection spreading. Therefore, the creation and implementation of fast, reliable and responsive methods suitable for the diagnosis of COVID-19 are required. These needs can be fulfilled using affinity sensors, which differ in applied detection methods and markers that are generating analytical signals. Recently, nucleic acid hybridization, antigen-antibody interaction, and change of reactive oxygen species (ROS) level are mostly used for the generation of analytical signals, which can be accurately measured by electrochemical, optical, surface plasmon resonance, field-effect transistors, and some other methods and transducers. Electrochemical biosensors are the most consistent with the general trend towards, acceleration, and simplification of the bioanalytical process. These biosensors mostly are based on the determination of antigen-antibody interaction and are robust, sensitive, accurate, and sometimes enable label-free detection of an analyte. Along with the specification of biosensors, we also provide a brief overview of generally used testing techniques, and the description of the structure, life cycle and immune host response to SARS-CoV-2, and some deeper details of analytical signal detection principles.

scholarly journals Microfluidic Impedance Biosensor Chips Using Sensing Layers Based on DNA-Based Self-Assembled Monolayers for Label-Free Detection of Proteins

Biosensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Khaled Alsabbagh ◽  
Tim Hornung ◽  
Achim Voigt ◽  
Sahba Sadir ◽  
Taleieh Rajabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Troponin I ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Specific Binding ◽  
Self Assembled Monolayers ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Label Free ◽  
Label Free Detection ◽  
Assembled Monolayers ◽  
Self Assembled ◽  
Biosensor Chip

A microfluidic chip for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is presented as bio-sensor for label-free detection of proteins by using the example of cardiac troponin I. Troponin I is one of the most specific diagnostic serum biomarkers for myocardial infarction. The microfluidic impedance biosensor chip presented here consists of a microscope glass slide serving as base plate, sputtered electrodes, and a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchannel. Electrode functionalization protocols were developed considering a possible charge transfer through the sensing layer, in addition to analyte-specific binding by corresponding antibodies and reduction of nonspecific protein adsorption to prevent false-positive signals. Reagents tested for self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold electrodes included thiolated hydrocarbons and thiolated oligonucleotides, where SAMs based on the latter showed a better performance. The corresponding antibody was covalently coupled on the SAM using carbodiimide chemistry. Sampling and measurement took only a few minutes. Application of a human serum albumin (HSA) sample, 1000 ng/mL, led to negligible impedance changes, while application of a troponin I sample, 1 ng/mL, led to a significant shift in the Nyquist plot. The results are promising regarding specific detection of clinically relevant concentrations of biomarkers, such as cardiac markers, with the newly developed microfluidic impedance biosensor chip.

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