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An impedimetric biosensor to test neat serum for dengue diagnosis

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Author(s):
Cecchetto, Juliana [1] ; Carvalho, Fernanda C. [1] ; Santos, Adriano [1] ; Fernandes, Flavio C. B. [1] ; Bueno, Paulo R. [2]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, Dept Phys Chem, Inst Chem, BR-14800060 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, Dept Phys Chem, Inst Chem, Phys, UNESP, BR-14800060 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL; v. 213, p. 150-154, JUL 5 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 31
Abstract

NS1, a non-structural dengue protein, has been used as a biomarker for the detection of viremia in dengue diagnosis. In this work, an impedimetric label-free immunosensor based on an anti-NS1 modified gold electrode was developed. To immobilize anti-NS1, a mixed self-assembled monolayer consisting of 11-mercaptoundecanoic acid (for covalent anti-NS1 attachment) and 6-mercaptohexanol (as a spacer) was prepared. The impedance spectra were recorded in the presence of a redox probe ( {[}Fe(CN)(6)](3-/4-)) to monitor changes in charge-transfer resistance associated with target binding both in PBS and neat serum. A calibration curve was constructed in order to obtain analytical parameters. NS1 was diluted in PBS to final concentrations in the linear range of 0.01-2.00 mu g mL(-1) with a sensitivity of 14.1 percentage decade(-1) (R similar to 0.99) and a limit of detection (LOD) of 3 ng mL(-1). A linear range 0.01-1.00 mu g mL(-1) of NS1 diluted in neat serum was also obtained (R similar to 0.98) with a sensitivity of 10.4 percentage decade(-1) and a LOD of 30 ng mL(-1). The results open new insights into the potential use of this biosensor for point-of-care and bedside applications for dengue diagnosis. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)