A Triple Signal Amplification Strategy for Accurate and Ultrasensitive miRNA-21 Detection

Anal Chem. 2024 Sep 10;96(36):14464-14470. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c02355. Epub 2024 Aug 26.

Abstract

A triple signal amplification strategy was integrated with a built-in double electrode and external energy storage device to fabricate a novel self-powered biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of miRNA-21. Specifically, DNA tetrahedra and haripin2-glucose oxidase are modified on the surface of the biocathode and bioanode by catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) to achieve dual signal amplification. Moreover, triple signal amplification is realized by including an external capacitor. Consequently, the as-constructed self-powered biosensor demonstrates a low detection limit of 0.06 fM toward the miRNA-21 assay within the range of 0.1 fM to 10 pM. This study presents a practical and sensitive approach to timely cancer detection.

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques* / methods
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / genetics
  • Electrochemical Techniques / methods
  • Electrodes
  • Glucose Oxidase* / chemistry
  • Glucose Oxidase* / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Limit of Detection
  • MicroRNAs* / analysis
  • Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques

Substances

  • MicroRNAs
  • MIRN21 microRNA, human
  • Glucose Oxidase
  • DNA