Rapid and sensitive detection of alpha-fetoprotein by a magnetically promoted shake-free immunoassay employing fluorescent magnetic nanobeads
Rapid and sensitive detection of alpha-fetoprotein by a magnetically promoted shake-free immunoassay employing fluorescent magnetic nanobeads
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2014-09
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K. Terada;Toshiyuki Tanaka;Naohiro Hanyu;T. Honda;H. Handa
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K. Terada;Toshiyuki Tanaka;Naohiro Hanyu;T. Honda;H. Handa
Summary Recently, a rapid and sensitive fluorescent sandwich immunoassay was reported with an adaptation that magnetically promoted immunoreaction using fluorescent magnetic nanobeads. This immunoassay includes a shake-washing step to wash out the unbound fluorescent magnetic nanobeads. Here, to simplify the washing process and to enhance the wash efficiency, we modified the washing process by applying magnetic assistance. The modified washing process, which was magnetically assisted and shake-free, was easier to perform and it increased the signal-to-noise ratio in the detection of a model biomarker alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). The limit of detection and the limit of quantification of serum AFP were 15.4 pg/mL and 23.5 pg/mL, respectively. The total assay time was within 10 min. Consequently, the proposed immunoassay with shake-free washing allowed simple, rapid, and sensitive detection of the antigen. Because of these advantageous features, the modified immunoassay is highly likely to find application in the development of point-of-care devices.