Min Jiang , Chengchao Zhang , Yanlin Chen , Mingxia Sun , Rui Liu , Yi Lv
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Abstract
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) has emerged as an important analytical platform in the field of biomarker detection, leveraging its exceptional sensitivity and resolution. Over the past decade, ICP-MS-based immunoassays have experienced rapid development, not only overcoming the sensitivity and multiplexing limitations of traditional optical methods but also achieving extensive applications in clinical scenarios. Elemental tags, as a core technological module of ICP-MS bioassays, serve as the critical bridge connecting biomolecular recognition and mass spectrometric signal output. Their design and performance directly influence the sensitivity, multiplexity, and throughput of the detection. Therefore, the focus of this review will be mainly on elemental tags, summarizing the latest advancements in metal ions, nanoparticles, and label-free strategies while exploring how these innovations enable ICP-MS bioassays to achieve high sensitivity, multiplexity, and high-throughput analysis. Additionally, this review also covers related bioassays based on similar principles, such as nucleic acid hybridization and aptamer-based assays.
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