We demonstrate the label-free and selective detection of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a key cell-signaling molecule in biology and medicine, by integrating an OECT with an immuno-affinity regenerated cellulose membrane. The objective of the membrane is to increase the local concentration of IL-6 at the sensing electrode and, thereby, enhance the device response for concentrations falling within the physiological concentration range of cytokines. The OECT gate electrode is functionalized with an oligo(ethylene glycol)-terminated self-assembled alkanethiolate monolayer (SAM) for both the immobilization of anti IL-6 antibodies and the inhibition of non-specific biomolecule binding. The OECT gate/electrolyte interface is exploited for the selective detection of IL-6 through the monitoring of antigen-antibody binding events occurring at the gate electrode.
Integration of organic electrochemical transistors and immuno-affinity membranes for label-free detection of interleukin-6 in the physiological concentration range through antibody-antigen recognition
Gentili Denis;D'Angelo Pasquale;Militano Francesca;Mazzei Rosalinda;Poerio Teresa;Brucale Marco;Marasso Simone L;Cocuzza Matteo;Giorno Lidietta;Iannotta Salvatore;Cavallini Massimiliano
2018
Abstract
We demonstrate the label-free and selective detection of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a key cell-signaling molecule in biology and medicine, by integrating an OECT with an immuno-affinity regenerated cellulose membrane. The objective of the membrane is to increase the local concentration of IL-6 at the sensing electrode and, thereby, enhance the device response for concentrations falling within the physiological concentration range of cytokines. The OECT gate electrode is functionalized with an oligo(ethylene glycol)-terminated self-assembled alkanethiolate monolayer (SAM) for both the immobilization of anti IL-6 antibodies and the inhibition of non-specific biomolecule binding. The OECT gate/electrolyte interface is exploited for the selective detection of IL-6 through the monitoring of antigen-antibody binding events occurring at the gate electrode.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.