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Biosens Bioelectron. 2014 Apr 1;59C:239-242. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2014.03.050. [Epub ahead of print]
Universal biosensor for detection of influenza virus.
Nidzworski D1, Pranszke P2, Grudniewska M2, Kr?l E2, Gromadzka B2.
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Abstract
Influenza is a contagious disease caught by humans caused by viruses belonging to the family Orthomyxoviridae. Each year, the influenza virus infects millions of people and kills hundreds of thousands of them. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as virus propagation and isolation, antigen capture immunoassays and molecular methods are not sufficient for the detection of the influenza virus. Development of a valid diagnostic assay for quick detection (in less than an hour) of the virus, with high sensitivity, is a challenge for researchers all over the world. Here we present a new, universal immunosensor for detection of the influenza A virus. By using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and direct attachment of antibodies to the gold electrode the assay allows detection of the pathogen with sensitivity similar to molecular methods in relatively short time. Application of universal anti-M1 antibodies allows detection of all serotypes of influenza A virus. The simple design of the sensor facilitates miniaturization of the device and its implementation for routine diagnostics during first contact with the patient, before applying a proper treatment.
Copyright ? 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
KEYWORDS:
Biosensor, Detection, Influenza
PMID:
24732601
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24732601
Universal biosensor for detection of influenza virus.
Nidzworski D1, Pranszke P2, Grudniewska M2, Kr?l E2, Gromadzka B2.
Author information
Abstract
Influenza is a contagious disease caught by humans caused by viruses belonging to the family Orthomyxoviridae. Each year, the influenza virus infects millions of people and kills hundreds of thousands of them. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as virus propagation and isolation, antigen capture immunoassays and molecular methods are not sufficient for the detection of the influenza virus. Development of a valid diagnostic assay for quick detection (in less than an hour) of the virus, with high sensitivity, is a challenge for researchers all over the world. Here we present a new, universal immunosensor for detection of the influenza A virus. By using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and direct attachment of antibodies to the gold electrode the assay allows detection of the pathogen with sensitivity similar to molecular methods in relatively short time. Application of universal anti-M1 antibodies allows detection of all serotypes of influenza A virus. The simple design of the sensor facilitates miniaturization of the device and its implementation for routine diagnostics during first contact with the patient, before applying a proper treatment.
Copyright ? 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
KEYWORDS:
Biosensor, Detection, Influenza
PMID:
24732601
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24732601