Herein, we report an impedimetric DNA-based aptamer sensor for a single-step detection of B. anthracis spore simulant (B. cereus spore). Specifically, we designed a miniaturized label-free aptasensor for B. cereus spores based on a gold screen-printed electrode functionalized with B. cereus spores-binding aptamer (BAS-6R). Several parameters were optimized to fabricate the aptasensor such as the concentration of DNA aptamer solution (0.5 µM), the time (48 h), the temperature (4 °C), and the pH (7.5) for aptamer immobilization on the working electrode surface. Once the aptasensor was developed, it was tested against B. cereus spores 14579 evaluating the effect of incubation time and MgCl2 concentration. Under the optimized conditions (incubation time equal to 3 h and absence of MgCl2), B. cereus spores 14579 were detected with a linear range between 104 CFU/ml and 5 × 106 CFU/ml and a detection limit of 3 × 103 CFU/ml. Furthermore, the study of selectivity toward B. cereus 11778, B. subtilis, Legionella pneumophila, and Salmonella Typhimurium has demonstrated the capability of this sensor to detect B. cereus spores, proving the suitability of the DNA-based sensing element combined with a portable instrument for a label-free measurement on site of B. anthracis spore simulant.

Mazzaracchio, V., Neagu, D., Porchetta, A., Marcoccio, E., Pomponi, A., Faggioni, G., et al. (2019). A label-free impedimetric aptasensor for the detection of Bacillus anthracis spore simulant. BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS, 126, 640-646 [10.1016/j.bios.2018.11.017].

A label-free impedimetric aptasensor for the detection of Bacillus anthracis spore simulant.

Vincenzo Mazzaracchio;Daniela Neagu;Alessandro Porchetta;Danila Moscone;Giuseppe Palleschi;Fabiana Arduini
2019-02-01

Abstract

Herein, we report an impedimetric DNA-based aptamer sensor for a single-step detection of B. anthracis spore simulant (B. cereus spore). Specifically, we designed a miniaturized label-free aptasensor for B. cereus spores based on a gold screen-printed electrode functionalized with B. cereus spores-binding aptamer (BAS-6R). Several parameters were optimized to fabricate the aptasensor such as the concentration of DNA aptamer solution (0.5 µM), the time (48 h), the temperature (4 °C), and the pH (7.5) for aptamer immobilization on the working electrode surface. Once the aptasensor was developed, it was tested against B. cereus spores 14579 evaluating the effect of incubation time and MgCl2 concentration. Under the optimized conditions (incubation time equal to 3 h and absence of MgCl2), B. cereus spores 14579 were detected with a linear range between 104 CFU/ml and 5 × 106 CFU/ml and a detection limit of 3 × 103 CFU/ml. Furthermore, the study of selectivity toward B. cereus 11778, B. subtilis, Legionella pneumophila, and Salmonella Typhimurium has demonstrated the capability of this sensor to detect B. cereus spores, proving the suitability of the DNA-based sensing element combined with a portable instrument for a label-free measurement on site of B. anthracis spore simulant.
1-feb-2019
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore CHIM/01 - CHIMICA ANALITICA
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Biological warfare agentsScreen-printed electrodesIn situ analysisAptamerElectrochemical impedance spectroscopy
Mazzaracchio, V., Neagu, D., Porchetta, A., Marcoccio, E., Pomponi, A., Faggioni, G., et al. (2019). A label-free impedimetric aptasensor for the detection of Bacillus anthracis spore simulant. BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS, 126, 640-646 [10.1016/j.bios.2018.11.017].
Mazzaracchio, V; Neagu, D; Porchetta, A; Marcoccio, E; Pomponi, A; Faggioni, G; D'Amore, N; Notargiacomo, A; Pea, M; Moscone, D; Palleschi, G; Lista, ...espandi
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