Label-free electrochemical immunosensor for Ochratoxin a detection in coffee samples. 2023

Jairo Pinto de Oliveira, and Francisco Burgos-Flórez, and Isabella Sampaio, and Pedro Villalba, and Valtencir Zucolotto
Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology Group, São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo, CP 369, 13560-970, São Carlos, SP, Brazil; Federal University of Espírito Santo, Av Marechal Campos 1468, Vitória, ES 29.040-090, Brazil. Electronic address: jairo.oliveira@ufes.br.

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a nephrotoxic and carcinogenic mycotoxin frequently found in coffee, which directly impacts human health and the economy of many countries. For this reason, there has been a growing need for simple and sensitive tools for the on-site detection of this mycotoxin. In this study, we developed a label-free impedimetric immunosensor to detect OTA. The biosensor was built on a thin-film gold electrode evaporated on glass substrtes, modified with a self-assembled cysteamine monolayer and anti-OTA antibodies. Atomic force microscopy and Microspectroscopy RAMAN confirmed the successful functionalization of the electrodes. The biosensor performance was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and the measurements indicated a linear relationship between the change in the impedance values and the OTA concentration in the range from 0.5 to 100 ng mL-1 with a limit of detection of 0.15 ng mL-1. The biosensor was highly selective and did not suffer matrix interference when analyzed in coffee samples. Furthermore, considering the small sample volumes, the short time required for analysis, and the possibility of miniaturization, the developed biosensor represents a promising analytical device for on-site coffee quality analyses.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007118 Immunoassay A technique using antibodies for identifying or quantifying a substance. Usually the substance being studied serves as antigen both in antibody production and in measurement of antibody by the test substance. Immunochromatographic Assay,Assay, Immunochromatographic,Assays, Immunochromatographic,Immunoassays,Immunochromatographic Assays
D009183 Mycotoxins Toxic compounds produced by FUNGI. Fungal Toxins,Mycotoxin,Toxins, Fungal
D003069 Coffee A beverage made from ground COFFEA beans (SEEDS) infused in hot water. It generally contains CAFFEINE and THEOPHYLLINE unless it is decaffeinated.
D004566 Electrodes Electric conductors through which electric currents enter or leave a medium, whether it be an electrolytic solution, solid, molten mass, gas, or vacuum. Anode,Anode Materials,Cathode,Cathode Materials,Anode Material,Anodes,Cathode Material,Cathodes,Electrode,Material, Anode,Material, Cathode
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D015374 Biosensing Techniques Any of a variety of procedures which use biomolecular probes to measure the presence or concentration of biological molecules, biological structures, microorganisms, etc., by translating a biochemical interaction at the probe surface into a quantifiable physical signal. Bioprobes,Biosensors,Electrodes, Enzyme,Biosensing Technics,Bioprobe,Biosensing Technic,Biosensing Technique,Biosensor,Electrode, Enzyme,Enzyme Electrode,Enzyme Electrodes,Technic, Biosensing,Technics, Biosensing,Technique, Biosensing,Techniques, Biosensing
D055664 Electrochemical Techniques The utilization of an electrical current to measure, analyze, or alter chemicals or chemical reactions in solution, cells, or tissues. Electrochemical Technics,Electrochemical Technic,Electrochemical Technique,Technic, Electrochemical,Technics, Electrochemical,Technique, Electrochemical,Techniques, Electrochemical
D057230 Limit of Detection Concentration or quantity that is derived from the smallest measure that can be detected with reasonable certainty for a given analytical procedure. Limits of Detection,Detection Limit,Detection Limits

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