Nanozyme and bifunctional nanobody-based colorimetric-SERS dual-mode Immunosensor for microcystin-LR detection.

Food Chem

National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institute of Translational Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China. Electronic address:

Published: February 2025


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Microcystin-LR (MC-LR), a potent cyanotoxin in freshwater, poses a risk of severe liver damage and other health issues, making its detection vital. However, the detection capabilities of conventional antibodies are constrained, which limited their use in immunoassays. In this work, we designed a new bifunctional nanobody, named A2.3-SBP (comprised of nanobody and streptavidin binding peptide), capable of binding with MC-LR and streptavidin. Based on A2.3-SBP and FeO@Au-Pt nanozyme, we introduced an enzyme-free immunosensor that operated in microplate with colorimetric and surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection modes. The dual-mode assay showed color changes and SERS intensity directly correlating to MC-LR concentrations with a range from 1.0 to 500 ng/mL and a limit of detection of 0.26 and 0.032 ng/mL, respectively. This strategy eliminated the need for complex enzymatic reactions and realized dual-signal detection of MC-LR in 96 water samples (0.03 μg/kg) within 30 min, suggesting its potential in drinking water detection.

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