Platelet-derived growth factor Archives – Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering

Abstract – An aminated diamond-based aptasensor is presented for adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) detection. In this work, a signal-off detection method was employed to provide a sensitive, selective and reusable platform for the simple detection of PDGF and ATP. The detection limit of 0.2 nMand 0.2 μMof PDGF and ATP were achieved, respectively. It was also demonstrated in this study that the aptasensor is selective for PDGF and ATP over other biomolecules. In addition, the reusability of the aptasensor was confirmed by performing multiple cycles, which shows that diamond is a promising candidate as a material for biosensor applications. Moreover, this detection system does not require a target label and it is unaffected by non-specific binding.

Corresponding Author: Ruslinda Abdul Rahim
Corresponding Author’s Email: ruslinda@unimap.edu.my

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Abstract – The detection of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) via a solution-gate field-effect transistor (SGFET) has been demonstrated for the first time using aptamers immobilized on a diamond surface. Upon introduction of PDGF to the immobilized aptamer, a shift of 31.7mV in the negative direction is observed at a source-drain current of −50µA. A shift of 32.3mV in the positive direction is detected after regeneration by SDS solution, indicating that the static measurement returns to its original value. These SGFETs operate stably within the large potential window of diamond (>3.0 V), and hence the surface channel does not need passivating with a thick insulating layer. Thereof, the immobilized aptamer channels have been exposed directly to the electrolyte solution without a gate insulator. Immobilization is achieved via aptamers covalently bonding to amine sites, thereby increasing the sensitivity of the biosensors. Diamond SGFETs have potential for the detection of PDGF and show durability against biological degradation after repeated usage and regeneration.

Keywords – Aptamer, Diamond transistor, Platelet-derived growth factor, Biosensor

Corresponding Author: Ruslinda Abdul Rahim
Corresponding Author’s Email: ruslinda@unimap.edu.my

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Fluorescence-Signaling Aptasensor for ATP and PDGF Detection on Functionalized Diamond Surface

Aptamer-based biosensor for sensitive PDGF detection using diamond transistor