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Sarmiza Elena Stanca¹, Andrea Csaki, Matthias Urban

¹Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany. sarmiza.stanca@mti.uni-jena.de

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This study presents a novel biosensor for simultaneous electrochemical and topographic analysis of cell membranes. The device integrates atomic force microscopy (AFM) with enzymatic detection for enhanced plasma membrane investigation.

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Area of Science:

Biophysics
Analytical Chemistry
Materials Science

Background:

Understanding plasma membrane function requires advanced multiparameter investigation techniques.
Simultaneous electrochemical and topographic analysis offers a comprehensive approach to studying cell membranes.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and report the fabrication of a miniaturized amperometric enzymatic biosensor.
To perform simultaneous electrochemical and topographic studies of the cell membrane.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a biosensor combining a scanning force microscopy (AFM) gold-coated cantilever with a peroxidase (POD) enzymatic transducer layer.
Detection of electric current generated by enzymatic redox reactions simultaneously with surface imaging.
Sensor characterization using hydroquinone-2-carboxylic acid (HQ) as an H(2)O(2) source, electrochemically regenerated by antraquinone-2-carboxylic acid (AQ).

Main Results:

The biosensor successfully integrates electrochemical detection with AFM topographic imaging.
The enzymatic transducer layer generates a detectable electric current upon substrate contact.
The biosensor achieved a steady-state current intensity within 1 ± 0.2 seconds.

Conclusions:

The developed biosensor enables simultaneous multiparameter investigation of the plasma membrane.
This technology advances the understanding of cell membrane function through correlated electrochemical and topographic data.
The fabrication and characterization demonstrate the potential of this biosensor for biological studies.