Impedimetric immunosensor using avidin-biotin for antibody immobilization

Bioelectrochemistry. 2002 May 15;56(1-2):131-3. doi: 10.1016/s1567-5394(02)00029-4.

Abstract

The potentialities of an electrodeposited biotinylated polypyrrole film as an immobilisation matrix for the fabrication of impedimetric immunosensors are described. Biotinylated antibody (anti-human IgG), used as a model system, was attached to free biotin groups on the electrogenerated polypyrrole film using avidin as a coupling reagent. This immobilization method allows to obtain a highly reproducible and stable device. The resulting immunosensor has a linear dynamic range of 10-80 ng ml(-1) of antigen and a detection limit of 10 pg ml(-1). Furthermore, this immunosensor exhibited minor loss in response after two regeneration steps.

MeSH terms

  • Avidin / chemistry*
  • Biosensing Techniques*
  • Biotin / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / chemistry*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Avidin
  • Biotin