Nine-analyte detection using an array-based biosensor.
A fluorescence-based multianalyte immunosensor has been developed for simultaneous analysis of multiple samples. While the standard 6 x 6 format of the array sensor has been used to analyze six samples for six different analytes, this same format has the potential to allow a single sample to be tested for 36 different agents. The method described herein demonstrates proof of principle that the number of analytes detectable using a single array can be increased simply by using complementary mixtures of capture and tracer antibodies. Mixtures were optimized to allow detection of closely related analytes without significant cross-reactivity. Following this facile modification of patterning and assay procedures, the following nine targets could be detected in a single 3 x 3 array: Staphylococcal enterotoxin B, ricin, cholera toxin, Bacillus anthracis Sterne, Bacillus globigii, Francisella tularensis LVS, Yersiniapestis F1 antigen, MS2 coliphage, and Salmonella typhimurium. This work maximizes the efficiency and utility of the described array technology, increasing only reagent usage and cost; production and fabrication costs are not affected.
Taitt
Chris Rowe
CR
Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375, USA. crtaitt@cbmse.nrl.navy.mil
Anderson
George P
GP
Lingerfelt
Brian M
BM
Feldstein
s Mark J
sM
Ligler
Frances S
FS
D000941:Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology; D001426:Bacterial Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005453:Fluorescence; D007118:Immunoassay / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors; D014118:Toxins, Biological / Q000032:analysis
D000941:Antigens; D001426:Bacterial Proteins; D014118:Toxins, Biological