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  • Title: Quantum dot biolabeling coupled with immunomagnetic separation for detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7.
    Author: Su XL, Li Y.
    Journal: Anal Chem; 2004 Aug 15; 76(16):4806-10. PubMed ID: 15307792.
    Abstract:
    A sensitive, specific, and rapid method for the detection of E. coli O157:H7 was demonstrated using quantum dots (QDs) as a fluorescence marker coupled with immunomagnetic separation. Magnetic beads coated with anti-E. coli O157 antibodies were employed to selectively capture the target bacteria, and biotin-conjugated anti-E. coli antibodies were added to form sandwich immuno complexes. After magnetic separation, the immuno complexes were labeled with QDs via biotin-streptavidin conjugation. This was followed by a fluorescence measurement using a laptop-controlled portable device, which consisted of a blue LED and a CCD-array spectrometer. The peak intensity of the fluorescence emission was proportional to the initial cell concentration of E. coli O157:H7 in the range of 10(3)-10(7) CFU/mL with a detection limit at least 100 times lower than that of the FITC-based method. The total detection time was less than 2 h. Neither E. coli K12 nor Salmonella typhimurium interfered with the detection of E. coli O157:H7.
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