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  • Title: A fluorescent probe composed of quantum dot labeled aptamer and graphene oxide for the determination of the lipopolysaccharide endotoxin.
    Author: Wen LX, Lv JJ, Chen L, Li SB, Mou XJ, Xu Y.
    Journal: Mikrochim Acta; 2019 Jan 21; 186(2):122. PubMed ID: 30666423.
    Abstract:
    Endotoxins are complex lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and key components of the outer cell membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. The authors report on a fluorescent aptamer-based probe for the determination of LPS of Gram-negative bacteria. An aptamer against LPS was fluorescently labeled with CdSe/ZnS quantum dots. Its emission is quenched on addition of graphene oxide (GO). On addition of LPS, the aptamer binds LPS and GO is released. This results in the recovery of fluorescence, typically measured at excitation/emission wavelengths of 495/543 nm. The probe responds to LPS in the 10-500 ng·mL-1 concentration range, and the detection limit is 8.7 ng·mL-1. It can be used for selective detection of LPS from different Gram-negative bacteria, in the presence of biological interferents. Graphical abstract Schematic presentation of a green fluorescent probe comprised of an aptamer labelled with CdSe/ZnS quantum dots and of graphene oxide. Lipopolysaccharides bind to the aptamer and release graphene oxide to result in fluorescence recovery, which is measured at an emission wavelength 543 nm.
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