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Shikha Sharma1, Julia Zapatero-Rodríguez2, Rahul Saxena3
1Biomedical Diagnostics Institute (BDI), Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland.
Abstract:
Assesment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 status is a key factor prompting definitive treatment decisions that help in reducing mortality rates associated with breast cancer. In this article, highly sensitive and low-cost impedimetric immunosensor using single-chain fragment variable antibody fragments was developed for quantitative detection of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 from serum employing gold nanoparticle-modified disposable screen-printed carbon electrodes. The gold nanoparticles facilitate fast electron transfer and offer a biocompatible surface for immobilization of small antibody fragments in an oriented manner, resulting in improved antigen binding efficiency. The single-chain fragment variable antibody fragment-modified screen printed immunosensor exhibits wide dynamic range of 0.01-100 ng mL-1 and detection limit of 0.01 ng mL-1. The advantages offered by this platform in terms of high sensitivity, broad dynamic range and low-cost demonstrates great potential for improved monitoring of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 levels for the management of breast and other cancers.
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