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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Immunotechnology

Background:

  • A previous aptamer (β-CBA I) was selected against the anaphylactic allergen β-conglutin.
  • The β-CBA I aptamer was truncated to an 11-mer, significantly improving its affinity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To select and characterize a second aptamer (β-CBA II) targeting a different site on β-conglutin.
  • To develop and validate a dual-aptamer approach using both β-CBA I and β-CBA II for enhanced detection.

Main Methods:

  • Aptamer selection and characterization against β-conglutin.
  • Affinity validation using microscale thermophoresis and surface plasmon resonance.
  • Dual-aptamer binding confirmation at different sites on the target allergen.

Main Results:

  • A second aptamer, β-CBA II, was successfully selected with affinity comparable to the truncated β-CBA I.
  • The dual-aptamer system demonstrated specific and simultaneous binding to distinct sites on β-conglutin.
  • Independent laboratory validation confirmed the affinity and specificity of the aptamers.

Conclusions:

  • The β-CBA II aptamer, in conjunction with β-CBA I, forms an effective dual-aptamer system.
  • This dual-aptamer system can be utilized as a primary capturing and secondary signaling pair.
  • The developed system holds potential for applications in enzyme-linked aptamer assays and aptasensors for allergen detection.