Quantum-dot/aptamer-based ultrasensitive multi-analyte electrochemical biosensor

J Am Chem Soc. 2006 Feb 22;128(7):2228-9. doi: 10.1021/ja060005h.

Abstract

The coupling of aptamers with the coding and amplification features of inorganic nanocrystals is shown for the first time to offer a highly sensitive and selective simultaneous bioelectronic detection of several protein targets. This is accomplished in a single-step displacement assay in connection to a self-assembled monolayer of several thiolated aptamers conjugated to proteins carrying different inorganic nanocrystals. Electrochemical stripping detection of the nondisplaced nanocrystal tracers results in a remarkably low (attomole) detection limit, that is, significantly lower than those of existing aptamer biosensors. The new device offers great promise for measuring a large panel of disease markers present at ultralow levels during early stages of the disease progress.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aptamers, Peptide / chemistry*
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • Cadmium Compounds / chemistry
  • Electrochemistry / methods
  • Lead / chemistry
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Proteins / analysis*
  • Quantum Dots*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Sulfides / chemistry

Substances

  • Aptamers, Peptide
  • Cadmium Compounds
  • Proteins
  • Sulfides
  • cadmium sulfide
  • lead sulfide
  • Lead