Papadopoulou-Bouraoui A., Lejeune M., Barrero-Moreno J., Valsesia A., Manso M., Gilliland D., Ceccone G., Rossi F.
European Commission - JRC, IT
Keywords: AFM, ellipsometry, gold nanoparticles, immunosensor, QCM, quartz crystal microbalance, TOF-SIMS, XPS
During this study the QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance) crystal surface was functionalized in order to provide active amino groups, and serve as an active platform for antibody immobilization and the development of direct, label-free immunosensors. This was achieved through the formation of a Self Assembled Monolayer (SAM) using 4-aminothiophenol (4-ATPh) and through plasma deposition of allylamine polymer film (ALL). Two different antibody immobilization routes were investigated during this study. The first involved the use of glutaraldehyde as a linker, followed by protein A (PA) for optimal antibody orientation and consecutively highly sensitive antibody-antigen interaction. The second route involved the use manometer-sized gold (20 nm) particles (GNP) in combination with PA. Complete characterization of each activation step was performed by QCM, Ellipsometry, Atomic Force Microscopy, Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). The combination of surface analytical, optical and mass balance techniques is confirming the effectiveness of these immunosensor fabrication strategies.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Technical Proceedings of the 2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 1
Published: May 8, 2005
Pages: 394 - 397
Industry sectors: Medical & Biotech | Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topics: Biomaterials, Chemical, Physical & Bio-Sensors
ISBN: 0-9767985-0-6