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  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Polystyrene (PS) nanoparticles are utilized as substrates for bioanalytical assays.
  • Functionalization of nanoparticles enhances their specificity for target molecules.
  • Antibodies against immunoglobulin E (aIgE) are key for IgE detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize polystyrene nanoparticles for bioanalytical applications.
  • To functionalize PS nanoparticles with anti-IgE antibodies (aIgE).
  • To validate the specific binding of functionalized nanoparticles with immunoglobulin E (IgE).

Main Methods:

  • Characterization of 100 nm and 196 nm PS nanoparticles using DLS, CPS, and CF3.
  • Monitoring aIgE layer formation and adsorption using CPS and CF3-DLS.
  • Assessing the activity of immobilized proteins through IgE binding assays.

Main Results:

  • Accurate characterization of PS nanoparticle sizes.
  • Determination of size changes and adsorbed mass during aIgE coating.
  • Estimation of the aIgE shell density using complementary techniques.
  • Confirmation that immobilized proteins retained full activity.

Conclusions:

  • Functionalized PS-aIgE nanoparticles are suitable substrates for specific bioanalytical interactions.
  • The developed method allows for precise characterization and validation of antibody-coated nanoparticles.
  • The study validates the retained activity of immobilized antibodies for IgE detection.