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Han Liu1, Wangwang Zheng1, Yuan Zhao1
1Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, International Joint Research Center for Photoresponsive Molecules and Materials, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China.
This study introduces a novel plasmon-enhanced electroactivity mechanism using gold-ruthenium (AuRu) nanostructures for sensitive detection of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2). This approach significantly improves electrochemical signal strength, overcoming limitations in current biosensing technologies.
Area of Science:
- Nanomaterials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Biosensing
Background:
- Electrochemical sensing faces challenges with reproducibility and interference due to weak nanotag signals.
- Effective strategies are needed to enhance nanotag electroactivity for practical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a plasmon-enhanced electroactivity mechanism for AuRu nanostructures.
- To develop an electrochemical aptasensor for accurate HER2 detection using this mechanism.
Main Methods:
- AuRu nanoparticles (NPs) were utilized, harvesting light energy via plasmon excitation to generate holes for electrooxidation.
- AuRu NPs were assembled with Au NPs using HER2 aptamers, creating plasmonic coupling to intensify electromagnetic fields.
- An electrochemical aptasensor was constructed based on AuRu-Au NP assemblies for HER2 detection.
Main Results:
- The plasmon-enhanced electroactivity mechanism significantly boosted AuRu NP electrooxidation signals.
- The developed aptasensor achieved a low limit of detection (LOD) of 1.7 pg/mL for HER2.
- The mechanism provided strong and non-interfering electrochemical signals, enabling sensitive and accurate detection.
Conclusions:
- The plasmon-enhanced electroactivity mechanism offers a powerful strategy to improve nanotag performance in electroanalysis.
- This approach enhances electrochemical signal strength and reduces interference for sensitive biosensing.
- The findings open new avenues for designing advanced electroactive nanostructures for diverse analytical applications.
