Template-free multiple signal amplification for highly sensitive detection of cancer cell-derived exosomes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Sep 4;57(68):8508-8511. doi: 10.1039/d1cc03640h. Epub 2021 Aug 5.

Abstract

In this work, we have designed a template-free multiple signal amplification method for the highly sensitive detection of cancer cell-derived exosomes. In this design, DNase I serves as a bridge to link the DNA-based amplification approach and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT)-mediated polymerization reaction. Consequently, a detection limit of 10 particles per μL can be achieved, while a complex nucleic acid sequence design can be avoided. This method also exhibits good performance in a complicated matrix and enables the differentiation of healthy individuals from colorectal cancer (CRC) patients.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies
  • Aptamers, Nucleotide
  • Biosensing Techniques*
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / metabolism
  • DNA Nucleotidylexotransferase / metabolism
  • Deoxyribonuclease I / metabolism
  • Exosomes / chemistry*
  • Exosomes / metabolism
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Aptamers, Nucleotide
  • DNA
  • DNA Nucleotidylexotransferase
  • Deoxyribonuclease I