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Amplification-Free Electrochemiluminescence Molecular Beacon-Based microRNA Sensing Using a Mobile Phone for Detection

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posted on 2024-02-07, 03:21 authored by Emily KerrEmily Kerr, Luke HendersonLuke Henderson, David HayneDavid Hayne, Ryan Farr, Megan Dearnley, Egan DoevenEgan Doeven, Richard AlexanderRichard Alexander, Rosanne GuijtRosanne Guijt, Yi Heng Nai, Beatriz Prieto-Simon, Paul FrancisPaul Francis, Nicolas Voelcker
The burgeoning field of miRNA detection using electrochemiluminescence (ECL) has garnered a great deal of attention in recent times.1 ECL presents many advantages over alternative detection strategies as ECL analyses generally exhibit low-background signals, high sensitivity, are reproducible and scale-able.2 When combined with magnetic-beads for the immobilisation of biological recognition elements, ECL biosensors offer exceptional sensitivity owing to the ability to disperse the beads in large sample volumes to capture the biological target of interest via mixing then concentrate prior to analysis via magnetic extraction.3, 4 Herein, we present a novel biosensor for the sensitive detection of miRNA-21 comprising a molecular beacon ECL probe immobilised on magnetic beads. We obtained a limit of detection of 500 attomoles for miRNA-21 without enzymatic amplification or the addition of detection probes or intercalating labels, negating the need for lengthy and stringent washing procedures to reduce the background signal. Furthermore, we demonstrate the immense potential for point-of-care applications by developing a fully integrated miRNA detection platform. The platform comprises a portable potentiostat for ECL generation, mobile phone for ECL detection and a custom 3D-printed cell holder to readily interface a disposable screen-printed electrode with the potentiostat and mobile phone. We applied our magnetic miRNA extraction technology to the detection of miRNA-21, a promising biomarker for the early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease, in human urine RNA extracts.5 Urine is an ideal sample matrix as it is non-invasive to obtain in large volumes, does not require a phlebotomist to acquire and miRNAs in urine are stable in exosomes. When combined with point-of-care miRNA extraction methods, the molecular beacon based ECL system we have developed presents a promising tool for point-of-care diagnosis and management of numerous diseases. References P. K. Kalambate, N. S. Gadhari, X. Li, Z. Rao, S. T. Navale, Y. Shen, V. R. Patil and Y. Huang, TrAC, Trends Anal. Chem., 2019, 115643. Y. Cheng, L. Dong, J. Zhang, Y. Zhao and Z. Li, Analyst, 2018, 143, 1758-1774. M. H. Shamsi, K. Choi, A. H. Ng, M. D. Chamberlain and A. R. Wheeler, Biosens. Bioelectron., 2016, 77, 845-852. W. Liu, X. Zhou and D. Xing, Biosens. Bioelectron., 2014, 58, 388-394. M. L. Alvarez, M. Khosroheidari, R. Kanchi Ravi and J. K. DiStefano, Kidney Int., 2012, 82, 1024-1032.

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Journal

ECS Meeting Abstracts

Volume

MA2021-01

Pagination

1618-1618

Location

Pennington, NJ.

ISSN

2151-2043

eISSN

2151-2043

Language

eng

Publication classification

E3 Extract of paper

Issue

61

Publisher

The Electrochemical Society

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