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S&M822 Research Paper https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM.2010.663 Published: December 17, 2010 Immuno-chromatographic Cortisol Biosensor Using Enzyme-labeled Conjugate [PDF] Yusuke Tahara, Suguru Yoshikawa, Vivek Shetty and Masaki Yamaguchi (Received November 10, 2009; Accepted January 19, 2010) Keywords: cortisol, conjugate, stress, biosensor, immuno-chromatograph, test strip
To replace time-consuming laboratory analysis and facilitate point-of-care measurement of cortisol, we developed an immuno-chromatographic biosensor system utilizing disposable test strips and an optical analyzer. To realize an immuno-chromatographic test strip for competitive and enzyme reactions, a glucose oxidase (GOD)-cortisol conjugate was newly synthesized. Moreover, a cortisol biosensor system consisting of a disposable test strip (5×1.5×50 mm3) and a monitor was fabricated. Considering the error bar (SD) of reflectances, the cortisol concentrations were distinguished by 0, 5, and 10 ng/ml. Thus, it was indicated that a three-scale semiquantitative analysis of cortisol concentrations, such as low, middle, and high between 1 and 10 ng/ml, could be possible in the analysis. Our findings indicate the potential utility of the cortisol biosensor for point-of-use measurements in hospitals.
Corresponding author: Masaki YamaguchiCite this article Yusuke Tahara, Suguru Yoshikawa, Vivek Shetty and Masaki Yamaguchi, Immuno-chromatographic Cortisol Biosensor Using Enzyme-labeled Conjugate, Sens. Mater., Vol. 22, No. 8, 2010, p. 427-437. |