A conductometric immunosensor based on functionalized magnetite nanoparticles for E. coli detection

Abstract We report a new approach for immunoassays based on magnetite nanoparticles for Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) detection using conductometric measurements. Biotinylated antibodies, anti- E. coli , were immobilized on streptavidin modified magnetite nanoparticles by biotin–streptavidin interaction. A layer of functionalized nanoparticles were directly immobilized on the conductometric electrode using glutaraldehyde cross-linking. The specific test with E. coli cells and the non specific test using Staphylococcus epidermidis ( S. epidermidis ) were investigated by conductometric measurements. Results show a good response as a function of antigen additions. The detection of 1 CFU/ml of E. coli induces a conductivity variation of 35 μS. The negative test shows good selectivity using the conductometric immunosensor. Conductometric measurements allow to detect 500 CFU/l.

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