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Abstract
Gastric cancer (GC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for sensitive and cost-effective diagnostic tools. In this work, a label-free electrochemical immunosensor (ECI) based on poly(2-chloroaniline) doped with 5-sulfosalicylic acid (dP2ClAn/SSA) was developed for the detection of cancer antigen 72–4 (CA72–4), a key biomarker for the early GC diagnosis. The incorporation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) as a linker agent facilitated the antibody immobilization, improved electron transfer, and promoted stable sensor performance. Detection of CA72–4 using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) demonstrated a broad detection range of 0.001–500 U/mL, with the calculated limit of detection of 0.0053 U/mL (1 U = 1 ng). The sensor exhibited excellent selectivity, reproducibility, and stability over 28 days of storage. Validation with human serum samples confirmed its accuracy and reliability, with performance comparable to ELISA. With its simplicity, portability, and cost-effectiveness, this ECI represents a promising diagnostic tool for early GC detection and clinical point-of-care applications.
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An International Journal Devoted to Electrochemical Aspects of Biology and Biological Aspects of Electrochemistry
Bioelectrochemistry is an international journal devoted to electrochemical principles in biology and biological aspects of electrochemistry. It publishes experimental and theoretical papers dealing with the electrochemical aspects of:
• Electrified interfaces (electric double layers, adsorption, electron transfer, protein electrochemistry, basic principles of biosensors, biosensor interfaces and bio-nanosensor design and construction.
• Electric and magnetic field effects (field-dependent processes, field interactions with molecules, intramolecular field effects, sensory systems for electric and magnetic fields, molecular and cellular mechanisms)
• Bioenergetics and signal transduction (energy conversion, photosynthetic and visual membranes)
• Biomembranes and model membranes (thermodynamics and mechanics, membrane transport, electroporation, fusion and insertion)
• Electrochemical applications in medicine and biotechnology (drug delivery and gene transfer to cells and tissues, iontophoresis, skin electroporation, injury and repair).
• Organization and use of arrays in-vitro and in-vivo, including as part of feedback control.
• Electrochemical interrogation of biofilms as generated by microorganisms and tissue reaction associated with medical implants.