{"title":"Rational design of peptides for epitope imprinting of polynorepinephrine: A plasmonic and machine learning integrated approach","authors":"Davide Sestaioni , Giulia Ciacci , Andrea Barucci , Pasquale Palladino , Simona Scarano","doi":"10.1016/j.biosx.2025.100638","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Molecularly Imprinted Polynorepinephrine (MIPNE) has demonstrated superior performance for mimetic receptors production, facilitating their integration into techniques like Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), Biomimetic Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (BELISA), and Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI). Here we developed a multiplexed Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) assay to face the selection of appropriate epitope sequences for protein imprinting, a critical factor in optimizing MIPNE efficiency. The plasmonic properties of gold nanoparticles formed on MIPNE were used to classify epitopes as functional (<strong><em>F</em></strong>), uncertain (<strong><em>U</em></strong>), or dysfunctional (<strong><em>D</em></strong>). Feature extraction and machine learning analysis identified key physico-chemical descriptors influencing imprinting efficiency. Subsequent SPR testing confirmed the correlation between epitope selection and receptor performance. This study provides the first systematic approach for epitope selection in MIPNE, paving the way for their improved design and application in bioanalytics and biosensing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":260,"journal":{"name":"Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X","volume":"26 ","pages":"Article 100638"},"PeriodicalIF":10.6100,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590137025000652","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Molecularly Imprinted Polynorepinephrine (MIPNE) has demonstrated superior performance for mimetic receptors production, facilitating their integration into techniques like Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), Biomimetic Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (BELISA), and Bio-Layer Interferometry (BLI). Here we developed a multiplexed Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) assay to face the selection of appropriate epitope sequences for protein imprinting, a critical factor in optimizing MIPNE efficiency. The plasmonic properties of gold nanoparticles formed on MIPNE were used to classify epitopes as functional (F), uncertain (U), or dysfunctional (D). Feature extraction and machine learning analysis identified key physico-chemical descriptors influencing imprinting efficiency. Subsequent SPR testing confirmed the correlation between epitope selection and receptor performance. This study provides the first systematic approach for epitope selection in MIPNE, paving the way for their improved design and application in bioanalytics and biosensing.
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Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X, an open-access companion journal of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, boasts a 2020 Impact Factor of 10.61 (Journal Citation Reports, Clarivate Analytics 2021). Offering authors the opportunity to share their innovative work freely and globally, Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X aims to be a timely and permanent source of information. The journal publishes original research papers, review articles, communications, editorial highlights, perspectives, opinions, and commentaries at the intersection of technological advancements and high-impact applications. Manuscripts submitted to Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X are assessed based on originality and innovation in technology development or applications, aligning with the journal's goal to cater to a broad audience interested in this dynamic field.