Label-free detection of cancer biomarker candidates using surface plasmon resonance imaging

Anal Bioanal Chem. 2009 Feb;393(4):1157-63. doi: 10.1007/s00216-008-2448-3. Epub 2008 Oct 29.

Abstract

In this work, we present an antibody array for the detection of cancer biomarker candidates by a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) imaging sensor with polarization contrast. Responses from the SPR imaging sensor are shown to be similar to those from a conventional spectroscopy-based SPR sensor. Antibodies are spotted onto a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) composed of oligo(ethylene glycol) (OEG)-containing alkanethiol chains. Detection of two cancer biomarker candidates, activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule/CD 166 (ALCAM) and transgelin-2 (TAGLN2), is demonstrated. Limits of detection for ALCAM and TAGLN2 are established at 6 ng/mL and 3 ng/mL, respectively, in buffer. No cross-reactivity is observed between immobilized antibodies and nonspecific antigen. Biomarker candidates are also detected in a 10% human serum solution.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis*
  • Calibration
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance / methods*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor