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A novel electrochemical probe, N,N'-di(1-hydroxyethyl dimethylaminoethyl) perylene diimide (HDPDI), enhances biosensor sensitivity for protein detection. This system offers a simple, efficient method for clinical diagnostics using potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) as a signal enhancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Biosensors
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Highly efficient electrochemical systems are crucial for developing simple and sensitive biosensors for clinical diagnosis and therapy.
  • Novel electrochemical probes are needed to improve biosensor performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design a novel electrochemical probe, HDPDI, with positive charges.
  • To utilize HDPDI and potassium persulfate (K2S2O8) as a signal enhancer for developing an aptasensor for protein detection.
  • To investigate the mechanism of K2S2O8 in enhancing the electrochemical signal.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of the novel electrochemical probe HDPDI.
  • Electrochemical studies including cyclic voltammetry to determine the redox behavior of HDPDI.
  • Design and fabrication of an aptasensor using immobilized thiolate ssDNA on a gold electrode for thrombin detection.
  • Investigation of the signal enhancement mechanism involving K2S2O8 and HDPDI.

Main Results:

  • HDPDI exhibited two-electron redox behavior in neutral phosphate buffer.
  • K2S2O8 significantly increased the reduction current of HDPDI via a cyclic catalysis mechanism.
  • The aptasensor demonstrated a stepwise decrease in current signal with increasing thrombin concentration.
  • The proposed aptasensor showed a wide linear response range (1 pg mL−1 to 100 ng mL−1) and a low detection limit (0.13 pg mL−1) for thrombin.
  • The aptasensor exhibited good feasibility in human serum samples.

Conclusions:

  • The novel HDPDI probe and K2S2O8 signal enhancer enable the development of highly sensitive and efficient aptasensors.
  • The developed aptasensor provides a promising platform for simple and sensitive protein detection in clinical samples.
  • The findings contribute to the advancement of electrochemical biosensors for diagnostic applications.