Signal Amplification and Near-Infrared Translation of Enzymatic Reactions by Nanosensors

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Enzymatic reactions are used to detect analytes in a range of biochemical methods. To measure the presence of an analyte, the enzyme is conjugated to a recognition unit and converts a substrate into a (colored) product that is detectable by visible (VIS) light. Thus, the lowest enzymatic turnover that can be detected sets a limit on sensitivity. Here, we report that substrates and products of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and β-galactosidase change the near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence of (bio)polymer modified single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). They translate a VIS signal into a beneficial NIR signal. Moreover, the affinity of the nanosensors leads to a higher effective local concentration of the reactants. This causes a non-linear sensor-based signal amplification and translation (SENSAT). We find signal enhancement up to ≈120x for the HRP substrate p-phenylenediamine (PPD), which means that reactions below the limit of detection in the VIS can be followed in the NIR (≈1000 nm). The approach is also applicable to other substrates such as 3,3'-5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). An adsorption-based theoretical model fits the observed signals and corroborates the sensor-based enhancement mechanism. This approach can be used to amplify signals, translate them into the NIR and increase sensitivity of biochemical assays.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:63

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Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English) - 63(2024), 9 vom: 26. Feb., Seite e202316965

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Metternich, Justus T [VerfasserIn]
Hill, Björn [VerfasserIn]
Wartmann, Janus A C [VerfasserIn]
Ma, Chen [VerfasserIn]
Kruskop, Rebecca M [VerfasserIn]
Neutsch, Krisztian [VerfasserIn]
Herbertz, Svenja [VerfasserIn]
Kruss, Sebastian [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Bioanalytical Assays
Biosensors
Carbon Nanotubes
EC 1.11.1.-
Enzymes
Horseradish Peroxidase
Journal Article
Nanotubes, Carbon
Near-Infrared Fluorescence

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Date Completed 20.02.2024

Date Revised 20.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1002/anie.202316965

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NLM36590824X