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Bergmeyer Glucose Quantification for Microbiological Samples
Published on: January 17, 2025
[Display of glucose oxidase on Bacillus subtilis spore surface and preparation for enzyme electrode]
Ping Lin1,2, Longxiang Song1,2, Dejun Chang1,2
1State Key Laboratory of Bio-based Materials and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, Shandong, China.
Abstract:
Glucose biosensor is currently the most common electrochemical biosensor. Most glucose biosensors are prepared by modifying glucose oxidase on the electrode surface. However, in the process of electrode immobilization, enzyme purification is required, which increases the cost and has become a bottleneck in the field of development of immobilized enzyme electrodes. In this study, glucose oxidase (GOD) was displayed on the surface of Bacillus subtilis using the spore capsid protein CotX as an anchor protein. By Western blotting analysis, immunofluorescence analysis and enzyme activity detection, GOD was effectively expressed on the surface of spores, and recombinant spores (Spore-GOD) were obtained by fermentation. The graphene oxide/prussian blue deposition film modified glassy carbon electrode was prepared by the drop coating method and the electrodeposition method. The surface of the modified electrode was fixed with Spore-GOD, and finally covered with a layer of Nafion solution to make an electrochemical biosensor for sensitive determination of glucose. The cyclic voltammogram of glucose on the enzyme electrode sensor showed a well-defined oxidation peak at 0.42 V, and the redox peak current has a good linear relationship with the glucose concentration in the range of 0.1-7.0 mmol/L. The calibration curve equation is: I=1.305C(glucose)+3.639 (R²=0.992 9), and its detection limit is 7.5 μmol/L (S/N=3). This modified electrode has good conductivity, stability and reproducibility, and can be used for the analysis and determination of glucose.

