A glucose biosensor based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering: improved partition layer, temporal stability, reversibility, and resistance to serum protein interference

Anal Chem. 2004 Jan 1;76(1):78-85. doi: 10.1021/ac035134k.

Abstract

This work updates the recent progress made toward fabricating a real-time, quantitative, and biocompatible glucose sensor based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The sensor design relies on an alkanethiolate tri(ethylene glycol) monolayer that acts as a partition layer, preconcentrating glucose near a SERS-active surface. Chemometric analysis of the captured SERS spectra demonstrates that glucose is quantitatively detected in the physiological concentration range (0-450 mg/dL, 0-25 mM). In fact, 94% of the predicted glucose concentrations fall within regions A and B of the Clarke error grid, making acceptable predictions in a clinically relevant range. The data presented herein also demonstrate that the glucose sensor provides stable SERS spectra for at least 3 days, making the SERS substrate a candidate for implantable sensing. Glucose sensor reversibility and reusability is evaluated as the sensor is alternately exposed to glucose and saline solutions; after each cycle, difference spectra reveal that the partitioning process is largely reversible. Finally, the SERS glucose sensor successfully partitions glucose even when challenged with bovine serum albumin, a serum protein mimic.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • Blood Proteins / analysis*
  • Cattle
  • Drug Stability
  • Glucose / analysis*
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman / methods*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Blood Proteins
  • Glucose