Ultralow Detection of Bio-markers using Gold Nanoshells

	Nanotech 2012 Vol. 3 Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy (Volume 3) Chapter 1: Biosensing, Diagnostics & Imaging
	Ultralow Detection of Bio-markers using Gold Nanoshells
Authors:	D. Patel, G. Zhang, X. Sun, A.M. Gobin, R.S. Keynton
Affilation:	University of Louisville, US
Pages:	17 - 20
Keywords:	gold nanoshells, biomarkers, detection
Abstract:	The focus of this project is to improve the detection of antigen/biomarkers/viral vectors using gold nanoshells (GNS). The assay used in this project is based on aggregation of GNS in presence of antigen or viral vectors. GNS are coated with a Protein-G conjugated to thiol–poly(ethylene) glycol–amine and Goat anti-rabbit antibody. Our data shows that fully assembled nanoparticles in presence of antigen, rabbit IgG, allow detection at concentrations in the ng/ml to pg/ml. The lower detection limit of this improved assay was 0.5 pg/mL within 10 mins. This shows a 3 order of magnitude improvement over that previously reported.
ISBN:	978-1-4665-6276-9
Pages:	818
Hardcopy:	$209.95

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