Detection of folic acid protein in human serum using reduced graphene oxide electrodes modified by folic-acid

Lijie He, Qian Wang, Daniel Mandler, Musen Li, Rabah Boukherroub, Sabine Szunerits

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Abstract

The detection of disease markers is considered an important step for early diagnosis of cancer. We design in this work a novel electrochemical sensing platform for the sensitive and selective detection of folic acid protein (FP). The platform is fabricated by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) onto a gold electrode and post-functionalization of rGO with folic acid. Upon FP binding, a significant current decrease can be measured using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). Using this scheme, a detection limit of 1. pM is achieved. Importantly, the method also allows the detection of FP in serum being thus an appealing approach for the sensitive detection of biomarkers in clinical samples.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)389-395
Number of pages7
JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics
Volume75
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jan 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Biomarker
  • Differential pulse voltammetry
  • Folic acid
  • Folic acid protein
  • Reduced graphene oxide

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Biophysics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrochemistry

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