An electrochemical multienzymatic biosensor for determination of cholesterol

Bioelectrochemistry. 2001 Aug;54(1):17-22. doi: 10.1016/s0302-4598(01)00105-2.

Abstract

This paper describes an electrochemical biosensor for free cholesterol monitoring. The sensor is a multienzymatic electrodic system in which horseradish peroxidase and cholesterol oxidase are simultaneously immobilized within a polymeric film, on the surface of a pyrolitic graphite electrode. From voltammetric and amperometric (flow-injection) data obtained, the efficiency, reproducibility and stability of the system are discussed. Results obtained, of interest for basic and applied biochemistry, represent a first step for construction of a mediator-free biosensor with potentialities for a successful application in the biosensor area.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques*
  • Cholesterol / analysis*
  • Cholesterol / metabolism
  • Cholesterol Oxidase*
  • Circular Dichroism
  • Electrochemistry / instrumentation*
  • Enzymes, Immobilized*
  • Flow Injection Analysis

Substances

  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Cholesterol
  • Cholesterol Oxidase