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  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of Ottawa, 10 Marie Curie, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada.

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A novel aptamer-based viability impedimetric sensor (AptaVISens-V) detects viable vaccinia virus particles with high selectivity. This label-free electrochemical assay distinguishes live from dead viruses, enabling new microorganism detection methods.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biosensing Technology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Accurate detection of viable viruses is crucial for public health and diagnostics.
  • Existing methods for virus viability assessment can be complex, time-consuming, or require labeling.
  • Development of rapid, selective, and label-free biosensors is highly desirable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an aptamer-based impedimetric sensor for the detection of viable vaccinia virus.
  • To assess the sensor's selectivity in distinguishing between viable and nonviable virus particles.
  • To explore the potential of this platform for broader microorganism viability sensing.

Main Methods:

  • Selection of DNA aptamers specific to intact vaccinia virus using the cell-SELEX technique.

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  • Integration of selected aptamers onto a gold microelectrode surface via self-assembly.
  • Impedimetric measurements for label-free electrochemical detection of virus particles.
  • Validation of sensor performance with varying concentrations of viable and nonviable vaccinia virus.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed aptasensor (AptaVISens-V) demonstrated high specificity for intact vaccinia virus.
    • The sensor successfully detected viable vaccinia virus particles down to 60 virions per microliter.
    • The assay effectively distinguished between viable and nonviable virus particles in a label-free format.
    • Achieved high sensitivity and selectivity in electrochemical detection.

    Conclusions:

    • The aptamer-based impedimetric sensor provides a sensitive and selective method for detecting viable vaccinia virus.
    • This label-free biosensing approach offers a significant advancement over existing virus detection techniques.
    • The platform holds promise for developing versatile viability sensors for various microorganisms and spores.