Quantum-Dots Based Electrochemical Immunoassay of Interleukin-1α
We describe a quantum-dot (QD, CdSe@ZnS)-based electrochemical immunoassay to detect a protein biomarker, interleukin-1α (IL-1α). QD conjugated with anti-IL-1α antibody was used as a label in an immunorecognition event. After a complete sandwich immunoreaction among the primary IL-1α antibody (immobilized on the avidin-modified magnetic beads), IL-1α, and the QD-labeled secondary antibody, QD labels were attached to the magnetic-bead surface through the antibody-antigen immunocomplex. Electrochemical stripping analysis of the captured QDs was used to quantify the concentration of IL-1α after an acid-dissolution step. The streptavidin-modified magnetic beads and the magnetic separation platform were used to integrate a facile antibody immobilization (through a biotin/streptavidin interaction) with immunoreactions and the isolation of immunocomplexes from reaction solutions in the assay. The voltammetric response is highly linear over the range of 0.5 to 50 ng mL-1 IL 1α, and the limit of detection is estimated to be 0.3 ng mL-1 (18 pM). This QD-based electrochemical immunoassay shows great promise for rapid, simple, and cost-effective analysis of protein biomarkers.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 909681
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-54046; 12490; 16739; TRN: US200723%%133
- Journal Information:
- Electrochemistry Communications, 9(7):1573-1577, Vol. 9, Issue 7; ISSN 1388-2481
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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