Development of lateral flow assay based on size-controlled gold nanoparticles for detection of hepatitis B surface antigen

Dong Seok Kim, Yong Tae Kim, Seok Bok Hong, Jinwoon Kim, Nam Su Huh, Moon Keun Lee, Seok Jae Lee, Byeong Il Kim, In Soo Kim, Yun Suk Huh, Bong Gill Choi

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Abstract

In this study, we developed lateral flow assay (LFA) biosensors for the detection of hepatitis B surface antigens using well-controlled gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). To enhance colorimetric signals, a seeded growth method was used for the preparation of size-controlled AuNPs with a narrow size distribution. Different sizes of AuNPs in the range of 342–137.8 nm were conjugated with antibodies and then optimized for the efficient detection of LFA biosensors. The conjugation stability was investigated by UV-vis spectroscopy of AuNP dispersion at various pH values and concentrations of antibody. Based on optimized conjugation conditions, the use of 42.7 ± 0.8 nm AuNPs exhibited superior performance for the detection of LFAs relative to other sizes of AuNPs.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2154
JournalSensors
Volume16
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Dec 2016

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Keywords

  • Conjugation
  • Gold
  • Hepatitis B surface antigen
  • Lateral flow assay
  • Nanoparticle

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