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  • Molecular Diagnostics

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  • Epinephrine (adrenaline) is a crucial neurotransmitter.
  • Abnormal epinephrine levels are associated with heart conditions like Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and myocardial infarction.
  • Accurate and rapid detection of epinephrine is vital for diagnosing cardiac diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel aptamer-functionalized electrochemical transistor for sensitive and selective epinephrine detection.
  • To investigate the sensing mechanism based on aptamer-epinephrine interactions.
  • To evaluate the sensor's performance for potential point-of-care applications.

Main Methods:

  • Immobilization of specific aptamers onto the gate electrode of an electrochemical transistor.
  • Utilizing the charge screening and Faradaic current generation upon epinephrine binding.
  • Analyzing changes in channel current via transfer characteristics and current-time curves.
  • Testing sensor specificity against common interfering agents like dopamine and ascorbic acid.

Main Results:

  • The aptamer-functionalized transistor demonstrated a significant decrease in channel current upon epinephrine introduction.
  • The sensor exhibited high specificity, with no current decrease observed in the presence of interfering substances.
  • Achieved the lowest limit of detection for epinephrine to date (90 fM), comparable to physiological levels.
  • The developed sensor provides real-time detection capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • The aptamer-functionalized electrochemical transistor is a highly sensitive and specific platform for epinephrine detection.
  • This technology offers a promising, cost-effective approach for real-time diagnostics.
  • The sensor has significant potential for point-of-care testing in diagnosing heart-related diseases.