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  • Nanotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • The trend in *in vitro* diagnostics is towards detecting minute biological information from small sample volumes.
  • Multiplexed detection requires high sensitivity and accuracy, driving innovation in diagnostic platforms.
  • Traditional two-dimensional (2D) assays face limitations in capturing sufficient target analytes for enhanced detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a single-color quantum dot (QD) based three-dimensional (3D) structure matrix microarray for enhanced *in vitro* diagnostics.
  • To improve the sensitivity and accuracy of detecting inflammatory factors, specifically C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA).
  • To evaluate the performance of the 3D microarray compared to conventional 2D assays.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a 3D structure matrix microarray utilizing single-color quantum dots (QDs).
  • Immobilization of specific antibodies onto the 3D substrate to increase antibody capture efficiency.
  • Development of a self-built fluorescence detection system for quantitative analysis of CRP and SAA.
  • Utilized QD microspheres (SiO2@QDs@SiO2-COOH) as fluorescent labels for enhanced signal amplification.

Main Results:

  • The 3D microarray strategy captured approximately 7 times more 'effective' antibodies compared to a 2D plane, significantly increasing detection sensitivity.
  • The limit of detection (LOD) for SAA and CRP was improved to 0.11 ng/mL and 0.16 ng/mL, respectively, using QDs modified with amphiphilic polymers.
  • Employing QD microspheres as labels, the LOD for CRP and SAA reached 15 pg/mL and 86 pg/mL, representing a 28-fold and 425-fold sensitivity improvement, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • The QD-based 3D microarray demonstrates superior sensitivity and effectiveness for detecting inflammatory factors compared to 2D assays.
  • The 3D architecture and QD microsphere labeling significantly enhance the quantitative detection capabilities for biomarkers.
  • This technology holds substantial potential for highly sensitive, multiplexed detection of various analytes in biomedicine and food safety.