Gastric cancer significantly contributes to global cancer mortality, often leading to inoperable stages and high recurrence rates post-surgery. Elevated levels of G-17 and G-gly have been identified as potential risk factors, particularly in patients with duodenal ulcers. This study introduces an innovative D-shaped grinding long-period fiber grating sensor (D-LLPFGs) designed for non-invasive detection of the gastrin G-17 antigen, employing a layer-by-layer chemical self-assembly to bond G-17 antibodies onto the fiber surface through hydrogen bonding. The D-LLPFGs sensor demonstrated significant spectral shifts within 1 min of antigen-antibody interaction, highlighting its rapid detection capability. At an optimized antibody concentration of 4 μg/ml, antigen testing across different concentrations (10, 12.5, 20, 50 μg/ml) showed peak changes at 12.5 μg/ml antigen, with a 1.186 nm shift and 0.503 dB loss. The sensor exhibited a wavelength sensitivity of 0.095 nm/μg/ml, indicating its high sensitivity and potential in gastric cancer classification, diagnosis, and treatment. This research concludes that the D-shaped fiber sensor is an effective and sensitive tool for detecting G-17 antigen levels, presenting a significant advancement in non-invasive gastric cancer diagnosis. Its quick response time and high sensitivity highlight its potential for broad biomedical applications, offering a new avenue for early cancer detection and improving patient prognosis. The success of this study opens the door to further exploration and implementation of fiber optic sensors in clinical settings, marking a significant step forward in the fight against gastric cancer.
Keywords: Biomedical measurement of gastrin G-17; D-shaped grinding; Laser-assisted etching; Long-period fiber grating.
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