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Amperometric enzyme electrode for theophylline.

J Wang1, E Dempsey, M Ozsoz

  • 1Department of Chemistry, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces 88003.

The Analyst
|October 1, 1991
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A new amperometric biosensor utilizes theophylline oxidase enzyme for detecting theophylline. This sensitive biosensor offers rapid measurements, showing promise for clinical diagnostics.

Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Theophylline is a crucial pharmaceutical agent, and its accurate quantification is essential for therapeutic drug monitoring.
  • Existing methods for theophylline detection can be time-consuming or require complex instrumentation.
  • Development of rapid and sensitive biosensors is vital for efficient clinical diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel amperometric biosensor for theophylline detection.
  • To investigate the performance of theophylline oxidase-based biosensor for sensitive and selective theophylline measurements.
  • To evaluate the potential of this biosensor for practical applications in clinical diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • Enzyme immobilization of theophylline oxidase and ferricytochrome C within a Nafion polymer coating.

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  • Optimization of experimental variables and performance evaluation using flow-injection analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • The biosensor demonstrated a limit of detection of 2 x 10(-6) mol dm-3 theophylline.
    • Linearity was observed up to 3 x 10(-4) mol dm-3, indicating a wide dynamic range.
    • Rapid response and wash times allowed for high-frequency measurements (180 samples h-1) with good precision (3.0-4.0% RSD).

    Conclusions:

    • The developed amperometric biosensor offers a sensitive, rapid, and reliable method for theophylline determination.
    • The biosensor's performance suggests its suitability for high-throughput analysis and potential use in clinical settings.
    • This enzyme-based biosensor represents a promising advancement in the field of electrochemical biosensing for pharmaceutical monitoring.