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This study developed enzyme biosensors for cholesterol detection using self-assembled monolayers of 4-aminothiophenol (4-ATP). The biosensors demonstrated fast, mediator-free detection of free and total cholesterol with high sensitivity and rapid response.

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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Biosensor Technology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Cholesterol levels are critical health indicators, necessitating accurate and sensitive detection methods.
  • Enzyme biosensors offer a promising platform for cholesterol monitoring.
  • Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) provide a versatile surface for enzyme immobilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize an enzyme biosensor for the detection of free and total cholesterol.
  • To investigate the role of 4-aminothiophenol (4-ATP) SAMs in enzyme immobilization and electron transfer.
  • To evaluate the performance of the developed biosensor in terms of sensitivity, detection range, and response time.

Main Methods:

  • Immobilization of cholesterol oxidase (ChOx) and cholesterol esterase (ChEt) onto a 4-aminothiophenol (4-ATP) self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on a gold electrode.
  • Characterization of the enzyme-immobilized surface using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical techniques.
  • Electrochemical measurements to assess enzyme activity and biosensor performance for cholesterol detection.

Main Results:

  • The enzyme-immobilized SAM surface was successfully characterized.
  • Fast enzymatic reactions were observed without artificial mediators, attributed to the molecular wire effect of 4-ATP.
  • Interference-free detection of cholesterol was achieved with a low operating potential (0.33 V), a detection range of 25–400 mg dl⁻¹, high sensitivity (542.3 nA mM⁻¹ for ChOx/4-ATP/Au and 886.6 nA mM⁻¹ for ChEt-ChOx/4-ATP/Au), and a rapid response time (20 s) at pH 7.4.

Conclusions:

  • The developed enzyme biosensor utilizing 4-ATP SAMs is effective for sensitive and rapid detection of free and total cholesterol.
  • The molecular wire behavior of 4-ATP enhances electron transfer, improving biosensor performance.
  • This approach offers a promising strategy for developing advanced enzyme biosensors for clinical diagnostics.