Abstract
We demonstrate a cross-platform approach to simultaneously detect three different pathogens using Raman and UV-vis absorption spectroscopy. Gold (Au), silver (Ag), and Ag-Au core-shell nanoparticles were functionalized with anti-Salmonella typhimurium aptamers, anti-Staphylococcus aureus and anti-Escherichia coli O157:H7 antibodies respectively and labeled with unique Raman reporter molecules. A microfiltration step was used to consolidate a highly selective and specific detection platform, with total detection time under 45 min for both species (E. coli O157:H7 vs. S. typhimurium) and strain (E. coli O157:H7 vs. E. coli K12) level sensing at a limit of a detection ranging between 102 and 103 CFU/ml. This simple yet robust multiplex detection platform has the potential to be developed into a rapid and portable pathogen sensor for ultrasensitive detection in liquid samples.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 183-190 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical |
Volume | 152 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aptamers
- Cross-platform detection
- Multiplex detection
- Nanotechnology
- Pathogens
- SERS