Abstract |
The analysis of ribonucleic acid ( RNA) plays an important role in the early diagnosis of diseases and will greatly benefit patients with a higher cure rate. However, the low abundance of RNA in physiological environments requires ultrahigh sensitivity of a detection technology. Here, we construct a portable and smart-phone-controlled biosensing platform based on disposable organic electrochemical transistors for ultrasensitive analysis of microRNA ( miRNA) biomarkers within 1 h. Due to their inherent amplification function, the devices can detect miRNA cancer biomarkers from little-volume solutions with concentrations down to 10-14 M. The devices can distinguish blood miRNA expression levels at different cancer stages using a 4T1 mouse tumor model. The technique for ultrasensitive and fast detection of RNA biomarkers with high selectivity opens a window for mobile diagnosis of various diseases with low cost.
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Authors | Ying Fu, Naixiang Wang, Anneng Yang, Zhiai Xu, Wen Zhang, Hong Liu, Helen Ka-Wai Law, Feng Yan |
Journal | Analytical chemistry
(Anal Chem)
Vol. 93
Issue 43
Pg. 14359-14364
(11 02 2021)
ISSN: 1520-6882 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 34661391
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- MicroRNAs
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Topics |
- Animals
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Biosensing Techniques
- Electrochemical Techniques
- Humans
- Limit of Detection
- Mice
- MicroRNAs
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