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  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Single-molecule technologies are crucial for detecting low-abundance biomarkers in disease diagnosis.
  • Nonspecific binding in current assays leads to inaccuracies in single-molecule counting.
  • Existing passive motion-based approaches have limitations in sensitivity and speed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an improved single-molecule immunoassay with enhanced specificity and reduced nonspecific binding.
  • To translate molecular binding events into detectable nanomotion signals for ultrasensitive detection.
  • To demonstrate the capability for detecting low-abundance biomarkers, such as Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ).

Main Methods:

  • A modified sandwiched immunoassay utilizing a long linker to immobilize antibodies on a gold-covered substrate.
  • Magnetic particles coated with antibodies serve as reporters, tethered to the substrate via molecular binding.
  • Active oscillation of magnetic particles using alternating magnetic fields to generate periodic nanomotion.

Main Results:

  • Specific molecular binding was reliably identified through intensity fluctuations in plasmonic images of oscillating single particles.
  • Demonstrated ultrasensitive detection of Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) at femtomolar concentrations.
  • The active strategy showed superior sensitivity and speed compared to passive motion-based methods.

Conclusions:

  • The developed active nanomotion-based immunoassay significantly improves specificity in single-molecule detection.
  • This approach enables ultrasensitive and rapid quantification of low-abundance biomarkers.
  • The technology holds promise for advancing disease diagnosis, particularly for conditions associated with scarce biomarkers.