Continuously evolving 'chemical tongue' biosensor for detecting proteins.
We developed a unique continuously evolving colorimetric sensor array based on AuNPs decorated by two single-stranded oligonucleotides with different molar ratios for protein discrimination. The number of differential receptors in this sensor array could be easily extended by adjusting the molar ratios of two DNA, resulting in continuously improved discrimination ability. The continuous response data of target samples against our sensing system could be easily obtained and exclude abnormal signals. The sensing system could discriminate twelve proteins at the concentration of 200nM in the presence of 50% human urine with accuracy of 100%, showing feasible potential for diagnostic applications. Remarkably, HSA at various concentrations, the pure Lys and HSA, and the mixture of these two proteins with different molar ratios had been successfully discriminated in LDA plot as well in the presence of human urine sample. This novel strategy will be very promising for the design of cheaper and more reliable sensor arrays for target samples.
Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, PR China.
Feiyang
F
Wang
Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, PR China.
Xin
X
Zhang
Beijing Key Laboratory of Radioactive Waste Treatment, Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China.
Yuexiang
Y
Lu
Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, PR China.
Jiaoe
J
Yang
Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, PR China.
Wenjie
W
Jing
Beijing Key Laboratory of Microanalytical Methods and Instrumentation, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, PR China.
Sichun
S
Zhang
Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Beijing 100048, PR China. Electronic address: yueyingliu@cnu.edu.cn.
Yueying
Y
Liu
D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D003124:Colorimetry; D004247:DNA / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D009113:Muramidase / Q000032:analysis*; D000075462:Serum Albumin, Human / Q000032:analysis*
D006046:Gold; D004247:DNA; D009113:Muramidase; D000075462:Serum Albumin, Human
AuNPs decorated by two oligonucleotides; Colorimetric sensor array; Continuous response pattern; Protein discrimination