Differential Refractometric Biosensor for Reliable Human IgG Detection: Proof of Concept

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2022

Autores

Mendes, JP (Autor) Outra; Coelho, LCC (Autor) FCUP; Jorge, PAS (Autor) FCUP; Carlos M Pereira (Autor) FCUP

Revista

Título: Biosensors-Basel

Vol. 12

Página Final: 515

ISSN: 2079-6374

Editora: MDPI

Indexação

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ID Authenticus: P-00W-WKS

DOI: 10.3390/bios12070515

Abstract (EN): A new sensing platform based on long-period fiber gratings (LPFGs) for direct, fast, and selective detection of human immunoglobulin G (IgG; Mw = 150 KDa) was developed and characterized. The transducer's high selectivity is based on the specific interaction of a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIPs) design for IgG detection. The sensing scheme is based on differential refractometric measurements, including a correction system based on a non-imprinted polymer (NIP)-coated LPFG, allowing reliable and more sensitive measurements, improving the rejection of false positives in around 30%. The molecular imprinted binding sites were performed on the surface of a LPFG with a sensitivity of about 130 nm/RIU and a FOM of 16 RIU-1. The low-cost and easy to build device was tested in a working range from 1 to 100 nmol/L, revealing a limit of detection (LOD) and a sensitivity of 0.25 nmol/L (0.037 mu g/mL) and 0.057 nm.L/nmol, respectively. The sensor also successfully differentiates the target analyte from the other abundant elements that are present in the human blood plasma.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 18