Abstract |
Reverse phase microarrays are useful tools for affinity-based detection in hundreds of samples simultaneously. However, current methods typically require long assay times and fluorescent detection. Here we describe a paper-based Vertical Flow Microarray (VFM) assay as a rapid 8-minute colorimetric alternative for reverse phase microarray analysis. The VFM platform was optimized for detection of IgE with a detection limit of 1.9 μg mL(-1) in whole serum. Optimized conditions were then used to screen 113 serum samples simultaneously for hyper IgE syndrome (hIgE), a rare primary immunodeficiency characterized by elevated levels of IgE. The same set of samples were then analysed with a conventional planar microarray with fluorescent detection for head-to-head testing. Both assays found elevated levels in three out of four hIgE patient samples, whereas no control samples displayed elevated levels in either method. The comparison experiments showed a good correlation between the two assays, as determined from a linear correlation study (Pearson's r = 0.76). Further, the assay-time reduction and reproducibility (intra assay CV = 12.4 ± 4.11%) demonstrate the applicability of the VFM platform for high throughput reverse phase screening.
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Authors | Philippa Reuterswärd, Jesper Gantelius, Helene Andersson Svahn |
Journal | The Analyst
(Analyst)
Vol. 140
Issue 21
Pg. 7327-34
(Nov 07 2015)
ISSN: 1364-5528 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 26365343
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Immunoglobulin E
- Collodion
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Topics |
- Area Under Curve
- Collodion
(chemistry)
- Colorimetry
(instrumentation, methods)
- Equipment Design
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin E
(analysis)
- Job Syndrome
(blood, diagnosis)
- Limit of Detection
- Microarray Analysis
- Paper
- Protein Array Analysis
(methods)
- Reference Values
- Reproducibility of Results
- Sensitivity and Specificity
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