Sebastian Montoya-Villada , Jahir Orozco , Erick Reyes-Vera
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Abstract
Anti-p53 autoantibody concentrations in the bloodstream have been linked to early tumor formation, making this molecule a promising cancer biomarker, including early colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis. Herein, a microwave-based label-free biosensor was designed for the first time by microstrip transmission line technology to detect anti-p53 autoantibodies (anti-p53 Aabs). The biosensor integrates a p53 antigen-functionalized copper surface that interacts with anti-p53 Aabs from samples and utilizes a 50-Ω microstrip line with stepped impedance resonators (SIRs) optimized to resonate at 5.2 GHz to transduce the p53-anti p53 Aabs interaction. Experimental evaluations showed that the biosensor could detect binding events with a linear response from 250 up to 1250 pg/mL, a sensitivity of 0.104 MHz*mL/pg, and a limit of detection (LOD) of 316.5 pg/mL. Leveraging the inherent advantages of microstrip-based biosensors of high sensitivity, miniaturization, and real-time monitoring could provide a transformative approach to non-invasive and label-free detection of not only anti-p53 Aabs but other cancer-related biomarkers, helping fill a significant gap in current biosensor technology and addressing an unmet need in oncology diagnostics.
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Sensors & Actuators, B: Chemical is an international journal focused on the research and development of chemical transducers. It covers chemical sensors and biosensors, chemical actuators, and analytical microsystems. The journal is interdisciplinary, aiming to publish original works showcasing substantial advancements beyond the current state of the art in these fields, with practical applicability to solving meaningful analytical problems. Review articles are accepted by invitation from an Editor of the journal.