Polyaniline label-based conductometric sensor for IgG detection

Tatiana A. Sergeyeva, Nikolay V. Lavrik, Sergey A. Piletsky, Alexander E. Rachkov, Anna V. El'skaya

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Abstract

A new method based on a biochemical binding system is developed for detecting the presence and measuring the concentration of a definite analyte in fluids. The conductometric scheme of detection has been employed for detection of the binding reaction of immunoglobulins. Two identical pairs of gold interdigitated electrodes deposited on the insulating solid support have been used as a detector. An electrically conducting polymer, namely polyaniline, has been proposed as a label for immunosensor development. A set of water-soluble forms of polyaniline with different molecular weights and oxidation levels have been prepared by chemical oxidation of aniline and characterized using gel-permeation chromatography. The acceptability of different kinds of polyaniline, and the selectivity and sensitivity of sensor response have been studied. The method of antibody detection in competitive electroimmunoassay has been developed. The lowest antigen concentration which may be detected in the competitive mode was found to be about 500 ng/ml. The results of impedance spectroscopy measurements obtained for different states of the electrodes are analyzed in order to clarify the mechanism of the sensor response.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)283-288
Number of pages6
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume34
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Electroactive label
  • Electrochemical immunoassay
  • Immunosensor
  • Polyaniline

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