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Abstract

We present the first assay combining a dual aptamer sandwich format with detection by anodic stripping voltammetry with ionic silver amplification. This assay format lends itself to rapid point-of-care tests, where the use of aptamers could improve the overall stability of the assay. We have used human alpha-thrombin as a model system, and demonstrate a detection limit of 7.88 µg/L. We present the optimization of the aptamer-silver colloid attachment chemistry and the final assay format to achieve sensitive analyte detection. The use of a sandwich assay coupled with magnetic separation and ionic silver amplification, generates an assay with similar sensitivity than those reported in the literature in a format that can be used in rapid, portable testing regimes.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Aptamer, Thrombin, Anodic striping voltammetry, Electrochemical detection, Voltammetry
Subjects:	Biotechnology Biotechnology > Bio-Diagnostics
Identification number/DOI:	10.1039/c2ay25906k
Last Modified:	02 Feb 2018 13:14
URI:	https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/5669