Abstract
An immunosensor for the non-structural protein 1 (NS1) of the dengue virus based on carbon nanotube-screen printed electrodes (CNT-SPE) was successfully developed. A homogeneous mixture containing carboxylated carbon nanotubes was dispersed in carbon ink to prepare a screen printed working electrode. Anti-NS1 antibodies were covalently linked to CNT-SPE by an ethylenediamine film strategy. Amperometrical responses were generated at −0.5V vs. Ag/AgCl by hydrogen peroxide reaction with peroxidase (HRP) conjugated to the anti-NS1. An excellent detection limit (in the order of 12ngmL−1) and a sensitivity of 85.59μAmM−1cm−2 were achieved permitting dengue diagnostic according to the clinical range required. The matrix effect, as well as the performance of the assays, was successfully evaluated using spiked blood serum sample obtaining excellent recovery values in the results. Carbon nanotubes incorporated to the carbon ink improved the reproducibility and sensitivity of the CNT-SPE immunosensor. This point-of-care approach represents a great potential value for use in epidemic situations and can facilitate the early screening of patients in acute phase of dengue virus.
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