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Micromotor-Based Biosensing Using Directed Transport of Functionalized Beads.

ABSTRACT: Previous micromotor-based biosensing studies used to functionalize the surface of the micromotor with specific molecular probes for binding of target analyte, thus limiting the use of the micromotor for the specific target. In contrast, here, we introduce a novel approach of using a nonfunctionalized micromotor as a generic cargo carrier being able to perform label-free and dynamic loading, transport, and release of functionalized beads. Hence, such an approach enables one to use the same micromotor system for sensing of varying targets via different commercially available functionalized beads, demonstrating the use of micromotors as a practical and versatile means for biosensing. We have also introduced a simplified microfluidic design that can be used for immunosensing or DNA binding tests without necessity for complicated fluid handling (buffer exchange, washing, etc.) steps. We expect this approach to open up new realizations of simplified and generic biosensing platforms.

SUBMITTER: Park S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7467824 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Micromotor-Based Biosensing Using Directed Transport of Functionalized Beads.

Park Sinwook S Yossifon Gilad G

ACS sensors 20200324 4

Previous micromotor-based biosensing studies used to functionalize the surface of the micromotor with specific molecular probes for binding of target analyte, thus limiting the use of the micromotor for the specific target. In contrast, here, we introduce a novel approach of using a nonfunctionalized micromotor as a generic cargo carrier being able to perform label-free and dynamic loading, transport, and release of functionalized beads. Hence, such an approach enables one to use the same microm ...[more]

PMID: 32141739

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