PCR-assisted impedimetric biosensor for colibactin-encoding pks genomic island detection in E. coli samples.
Nadja E Solis-MarcanoMyreisa Morales-CruzGabriela Vega-HernándezRamón Gómez-MorenoClaudia BinderAbel Baerga-OrtizCraig PriestCarlos R CabreraPublished in: Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry (2021)
A fast PCR-assisted impedimetric biosensor was developed for the selective detection of the clbN gene from the polyketide synthase (pks) genomic island in real Escherichia coli samples. This genomic island is responsible for the production of colibactin, a harmful genotoxin that has been associated with colorectal cancer. The experimental protocol consisted of immobilizing the designated forward primer onto an Au electrode surface to create the sensing probe, followed by PCR temperature cycling in blank, positive, and negative DNA controls. Target DNA identification was possible by monitoring changes in the system's charge transfer resistance values (Rct) before and after PCR treatment through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) analysis. Custom-made, flexible gold electrodes were fabricated using chemical etching optical lithography. A PCR cycle study determined the optimum conditions to be at 6 cycles providing fast results while maintaining a good sensitivity. EIS data for the DNA recognition process demonstrated the successful distinction between target interaction resulting in an increase in resistance to charge transfer (Rct) percentage change of 176% for the positive DNA control vs. 21% and 20% for the negative and non-DNA-containing controls, respectively. Results showed effective fabrication of a fast, PCR-based electrochemical biosensor for the detection of pks genomic island with a calculated limit of detection of 17 ng/μL.
Keyphrases
- label free
- real time pcr
- circulating tumor
- single molecule
- escherichia coli
- cell free
- gold nanoparticles
- copy number
- loop mediated isothermal amplification
- sensitive detection
- quantum dots
- circulating tumor cells
- reduced graphene oxide
- magnetic resonance
- gene expression
- magnetic resonance imaging
- dna methylation
- artificial intelligence
- genome wide
- mass spectrometry
- deep learning
- visible light
- ionic liquid
- fluorescent probe
- replacement therapy
- biofilm formation
- liquid chromatography