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A portable and chromogenic enzyme-based sensor for detection of abrin poisoning.

Abstract
A first of its kind portable, colorimetric detection system has been developed for the rapid diagnosis of abrin poisoning. Abrin, a natural biotoxin that is homologous to ricin yet more lethal, has high potential for becoming a weapon of bioterrorism given its ease of production. Using an immobilization strategy that implements non-natural amino acids for site-specific conjugation, we have created a reusable N-methyltryptophan oxidase based magnetic bead system that is capable of detecting L-abrine, a marker for abrin poisoning, at concentrations as low as 4 μM in mock urine. Furthermore, we propose that this detection strategy may be readily adaptable for sensing other targets of interest. This unique diagnostic test for abrin poisoning has demonstrated key benefits of portability and simple visual readout. These significant advantages can thus provide the potential for more rapid assessment and corresponding poison management if dedicated toxicology laboratories are not an option.
AuthorsHwayoung Cho, Justyn Jaworski
JournalBiosensors & bioelectronics (Biosens Bioelectron) Vol. 54 Pg. 667-73 (Apr 15 2014) ISSN: 1873-4235 [Electronic] England
PMID24334282 (Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Copyright© 2013 Published by Elsevier B.V.
Chemical References
  • Enzymes, Immobilized
  • Escherichia coli Proteins
  • Abrin
  • SolA protein, E coli
  • Oxidoreductases, N-Demethylating
Topics
  • Abrin (urine)
  • Abrus (chemistry)
  • Biosensing Techniques (methods)
  • Cloning, Molecular
  • Colorimetry (methods)
  • Enzymes, Immobilized (genetics, metabolism)
  • Escherichia coli (enzymology, genetics)
  • Escherichia coli Proteins (genetics, metabolism)
  • Humans
  • Limit of Detection
  • Oxidoreductases, N-Demethylating (genetics, metabolism)

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