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  • Title: An impedimetric aptasensor for Shigella dysenteriae using a gold nanoparticle-modified glassy carbon electrode.
    Author: Zarei SS, Soleimanian-Zad S, Ensafi AA.
    Journal: Mikrochim Acta; 2018 Nov 09; 185(12):538. PubMed ID: 30413894.
    Abstract:
    This work describes an aptasensor for the foodborne pathogen Shigella dysenteriae (S. dysenteriae). A glassy carbon electrode (GCE) was modified with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by electrodeposition. Then, thiolated aptamer for S. dysenteriae detection was self-assembled on the surface of the modified GCE, and any free residual AuNPs were blocked with 6-mercapto-1-hexanol. The size, morphology, and distribution of the AuNPs were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy. Detection of S. dysenteriae was performed measurement of the charge transfer resistance (Rct) before and after addition of S. dysenteriae using hexacyanoferrate as an electrochemical probe. The interaction between the aptamer and outer-membrane proteins of S. dysenteriae lead to an increase in the Rct of the sensor. The assay has a linear dynamic range that extends from 101 to 106 CFU.mL-1 and a limit of detection of 100 CFU.mL-1. It can differentiate between alive S. dysenteriae and other pathogens. Dead S. dysenteriae cells do not have any effect on selectivity. Unpasteurized and pasteurized skim milk and some water samples were spiked with S. dysenteriae and then successfully examined by this method. The results were validated by real-time PCR. The method is fast, low-cost, highly sensitive, and specific. Hence, it represents a valuable tool in food quality control. Graphical abstract Schematic presentation of a label free impedimetric aptasensor for Shigella dysenteriae using a glassy carbon electrode modified with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and 6-mercapto-1-hexanol (MCH). The limit of detection of this aptasensor is as low as 1 CFU.mL-1 for target bacteria.
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