Yujiao Tang, Xiaomin Zhao, Zhenlin Nie, Bangshun He, Dawei Deng
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Abstract
The monoclonal antibody (mAb) used in a traditional Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA) has many limitations, particularly related to its poor affinity, specificity, and stability. In this study, a nanobody (VHH) was developed with improved tolerability and higher specificity for the target. The strong binding affinity between VHH and survivin was emphasized by simulated docking, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of replacing mAb in the detection of urinary survivin based on LFIA. In addition, the superior performance of VHH compared with mAb under extreme conditions was highlighted. To further enhance the detection performance, VHH was conjugated with an Au nanoparticle cluster (AuNP cluster). The pore size structure of the AuNP cluster led to an increased abundance of AuNPs, which amplified the signal while providing adequate adsorption sites for VHH coupling, thereby achieving a synergistic enhancement in the sensitivity and specificity of the AuNP cluster-VHH probe. Consequently, the detection limit for survivin was established at 3.90 ng/mL, facilitating noninvasive detection and monitoring in early-stage bladder cancer and during post-treatment surveillance. This insight underscores the key role of VHH in enhancing the performance of LFIA and the potential of developing a promising detection tool based on urinary biomarkers.
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ACS Applied Bio Materials is an interdisciplinary journal publishing original research covering all aspects of biomaterials and biointerfaces including and beyond the traditional biosensing, biomedical and therapeutic applications.
The journal is devoted to reports of new and original experimental and theoretical research of an applied nature that integrates knowledge in the areas of materials, engineering, physics, bioscience, and chemistry into important bio applications. The journal is specifically interested in work that addresses the relationship between structure and function and assesses the stability and degradation of materials under relevant environmental and biological conditions.