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S&M3664 Research Paper https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM5015 Published: June 4, 2024 Point-of-Care Immunosensor for Epstein–Barr Virus Infection Detection Using a Biocarbon-based Platform [PDF] Chen Chen and Meiling Liu (Received March 4, 2024; Accepted May 27, 2024) Keywords: flavivirus, neuroinflammation, electrochemical impedance, nanomaterials, infection control
We present the development of a novel point-of-care electrochemical immunosensor for the detection of the Epstein–Barr virus capsid antigen (EBVCA-IgA) using a biocarbon-modified screen-printed electrode platform. The biosensor achieves sensitive and rapid detection within a broad linear range of 0.1 pM to 10 nM of EBVCA-IgA, with an impressive limit of detection of 33 fM. The key to its practical utility is that the sensor operates efficiently, providing results in under one hour, which is a significant improvement over traditional methods such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays and polymerase chain reaction that typically exceed two hours. We also emphasize the sensor’s high selectivity by demonstrating minimal cross-reactivity with other common respiratory viruses. With its combination of rapidity, sensitivity, and simplicity, this biosensor represents a significant advancement in Epstein–Barr virus (EBA) diagnostics, which makes it particularly beneficial in clinical and low-resource settings where rapid and reliable testing is paramount.
Corresponding author: Meiling LiuThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Cite this article Chen Chen and Meiling Liu, Point-of-Care Immunosensor for Epstein–Barr Virus Infection Detection Using a Biocarbon-based Platform, Sens. Mater., Vol. 36, No. 6, 2024, p. 2225-2235. |