A Sensitive Aptamer-Based Biosensor for Electrochemical Quantification of PSA as a Specific Diagnostic Marker of Prostate Cancer

Authors

  • Shokoufeh Hassani Toxicology and Diseases Group (TDG), Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), and Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Armin Salek Maghsoudi Toxicology and Diseases Group (TDG), Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), and Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Milad Rezaei Akmal Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
  • Soheila Rahmani Rahmani Toxicology and Diseases Group (TDG), Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), and Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Pouria Sarihi Toxicology and Diseases Group (TDG), Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), and Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Mohammad Reza Ganjali Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Parviz Norouzi Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Mohammad Abdollahi Toxicology and Diseases Group (TDG), Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), and Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Endocrinology and Metabolism Molecular-Cellular Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18433/jpps31171

Abstract

Purpose: The current project aimed to design a simple, highly sensitive, and economical label-free electrochemical aptasensor for determination of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), as the gold standard biomarker for prostate cancer diagnosis. The aptasensor was set up using a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) modified by gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) conjugated to thiolated aptamers. Methods: Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were implemented for electrochemical (EC) characterization of the aptasensor. The determination of PSA was also performed through differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) in [Fe (CN) 6]3-/4- electrolyte solution. Results: The present aptasensor was shown an outstanding linear response in the concentration range of 1 pg/mL - 200 ng/mL with a remarkably lower limit of detection of 0.077 pg/mL. The optimum concentration for PSA separation and the optimum incubation time for antigen-aptamer binding were determined by observing and electing the highest electrochemical responses in a specified time or concentration. Conclusion: According to the results of the specificity tests, the designed aptasensor did not show any significant interactions with other analytes in real samples. Clinical functionality of the aptasensor was appraised in serum samples of healthy individuals and patients examining the PSA level through the fabricated aptasensor and the reference methods. Both methods are comparable in sensitivity. The present fabricated PSA aptasensor with substantial characteristics of ultra-sensitivity and cost-effectiveness can be conventionally built and used for the routine check-up of the men for prostate problems.

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Published

2020-07-10

How to Cite

Hassani, S., Salek Maghsoudi, A. ., Rezaei Akmal, M. ., Rahmani, S. R., Sarihi, P. ., Ganjali, M. R. ., … Abdollahi, M. . (2020). A Sensitive Aptamer-Based Biosensor for Electrochemical Quantification of PSA as a Specific Diagnostic Marker of Prostate Cancer. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 23(1), 243–258. https://doi.org/10.18433/jpps31171

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Pharmaceutical Sciences; Original Research Articles