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A novel magnetic aptasensor assay rapidly detects endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) in under a minute. This sensitive and reproducible tool is ideal for high-throughput quality control in food and pharmaceutical industries.

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  • Biotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biosensing

Background:

  • Endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) is a critical marker for gram-negative pathogens.
  • Rapid and sensitive detection of endotoxin is essential in complex biological samples.
  • Existing detection methods may lack speed, sensitivity, or applicability in diverse matrices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel flow cytometry-based magnetic aptasensor for rapid endotoxin detection.
  • To evaluate the sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility of the developed assay.
  • To demonstrate the utility of the magnetic aptasensor for quality control in industrial settings.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a flow cytometry (FCM)-based magnetic aptasensor assay.
  • Employed two specific endotoxin-binding aptamers and magnetic beads.
  • Observed endotoxin-conjugated sandwich complexes using scanning confocal laser microscopy.

Main Results:

  • The magnetic aptasensor achieved rapid detection of endotoxin in under 1 minute.
  • Demonstrated a broad dynamic detection range (10^-8 to 10^0 mg/ml).
  • Showed high selectivity in the presence of common biological interferents (BSA, RNA, sucrose, glucose) and excellent reusability (7 cycles).

Conclusions:

  • The developed magnetic aptasensor offers high sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility for endotoxin detection.
  • It is a powerful tool for rapid, high-throughput quality control in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
  • Requires only a minimal sample volume (2 μl).