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Keine Nishiyama1, Masatoshi Maeki2, Akihiko Ishida2
1Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan.
ACS Omega
|April 5, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a simple method to amplify fluorescence signals using a novel azide-unit pendant water-soluble photopolymer (AWP) in microchannels. The AWP-wall structure enhances fluorescence detection sensitivity by concentrating fluorescent molecules.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Fluorescence detection is crucial for analyzing low-abundance analytes.
- Existing methods require sensitive amplification techniques.
- Poly(vinyl alcohol)-based photocross-linkable polymers are utilized in biosensors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a simple fluorescence signal amplification method.
- To utilize an azide-unit pendant water-soluble photopolymer (AWP) in microchannels.
- To enhance sensitivity in fluorescence detection.
Main Methods:
- Constructing an azide-unit pendant water-soluble photopolymer (AWP) wall structure within a microchannel.
- Introducing fluorescent molecules into the microchannel containing the AWP-wall.
- Utilizing diffusion for fluorescent molecule accumulation within the AWP-wall.
- Measuring fluorescence intensity changes.
Main Results:
- The AWP-wall structure effectively amplified fluorescence signals.
- Fluorescent molecules diffused and accumulated within the AWP-wall, increasing local intensity.
- A 5-fold increase in sensitivity was observed for DDAO detection compared to microchannels without the AWP-wall.
- The method demonstrated high efficiency with 9H-(1,3-dichloro-9,9-dimethylacridin-2-one-7-yl) (DDAO).
Conclusions:
- The AWP-wall in microchannels provides a simple and effective means of fluorescence signal amplification.
- This technique significantly improves sensitivity for fluorescence detection.
- The method is versatile and potentially applicable beyond microchannels.
