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Amanda Moyano¹, Esther Serrano-Pertierra¹, María Salvador²

¹Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry & Institute of Biotechnology of Asturias, University of Oviedo, c/ Julián Clavería 8, 33006 Oviedo, Spain.

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Summary

Magnetic lateral flow immunoassays (LFIA) utilize magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) for enhanced diagnostics. This review covers MNP-based LFIA, highlighting their quantitative capabilities and applications in biomarker detection.

Keywords:

lateral flow immunoassay magnetic biosensors magnetic nanoparticles magnetic transduction nanocomposites optical transduction

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Nanotechnology
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) are revolutionizing diagnostics by replacing traditional labels in lateral flow immunoassays (LFIA).
MNPs offer quantitative detection via external devices and enable immunomagnetic separation (IMS) for improved assay performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current state of magnetic lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) technology.
To analyze MNP characteristics, sensing mechanisms, and applications in various diagnostic fields.

Main Methods:

Literature review classifying magnetic LFIA based on optical and magnetic sensing.
Analysis of MNP properties (size, coating, crystal structure, functionalization).
Evaluation of analytical characteristics and transduction methods.

Main Results:

Magnetic LFIA are employed for detecting biomarkers, pathogens, toxins, allergens, and drugs.
Nanocomposites and IMS integration show potential for enhanced sensitivity and lower detection limits.
Both research and commercial instruments for magnetic LFIA are discussed.

Conclusions:

Magnetic LFIA represent a powerful diagnostic tool with quantitative capabilities.
Further development of magnetic LFIA, particularly with IMS, promises advancements in rapid separation and quantification for diverse applications.