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Electrochemical aptasensor for Staphylococcus aureus by stepwise signal amplification
Huiqian Zhou1, Wenbo Guo1, Shian Wang2
1State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, School of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China.
Mikrochimica Acta
|August 28, 2022
Summary
A new electrochemical aptasensor offers ultrasensitive detection of Staphylococcus aureus (SA). This method uses stepwise signal amplification for highly sensitive pathogen detection, applicable to other bacteria.
Area of Science:
- Biosensors
- Analytical Chemistry
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Staphylococcus aureus (SA) poses significant health risks.
- Ultrasensitive detection methods are crucial for early diagnosis and treatment.
- Existing detection methods may lack sensitivity or speed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an electrochemical aptasensor for ultrasensitive SA detection.
- To achieve signal amplification through a multi-stage process.
- To provide a versatile platform for pathogen detection.
Main Methods:
- Stepwise signal amplification involving enzyme-assisted cyclic cleavage and catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA).
- Utilizing ferrocene as an electrochemical tag.
- Employing fast scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) for signal detection.
Main Results:
- Achieved a linear detection range of 1-10^8 CFU/mL for SA.
- Obtained a low detection limit of 0.3 CFU/mL.
- Demonstrated good reproducibility, stability, and sensitivity.
Conclusions:
- The developed aptasensor provides a highly sensitive and reliable method for SA detection.
- The stepwise signal amplification strategy enhances detection performance.
- The detection principle is adaptable for detecting other pathogens.
