Magnetic augmentation through multi-gradient coupling enables direct and programmable profiling of circulating biomarkers

Autor: Yuan Chen, Li Zhang, Xingjie Wu, Xuecheng Sun, Noah R. Sundah, Chi Yan Wong, Auginia Natalia, John K. C. Tam, Darren Wan-Teck Lim, Balram Chowbay, Beng Ti Ang, Carol Tang, Tze Ping Loh, Huilin Shao
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
Předmět:
Zdroj: Nature Communications, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2041-1723
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52754-z
Popis: Abstract Conventional magnetic biosensing technologies have reduced analytical capacity for magnetic field dimensionality and require extensive sample processing. To address these challenges, we spatially engineer 3D magnetic response gradients for direct and programmable molecular detection in native biofluids. Named magnetic augmentation through triple-gradient coupling for high-performance detection (MATCH), the technology comprises gradient-distributed magnetic nanoparticles encapsulated within responsive hydrogel pillars and suspended above a magnetic sensor array. This configuration enables multi-gradient matching to achieve optimal magnetic activation, response and transduction, respectively. Through focused activation by target biomarkers, the platform preferentially releases sensor-proximal nanoparticles, generating response gradients that complement the sensor’s intrinsic detection capability. By implementing an upstream module that recognizes different biomarkers and releases universal activation molecules, the technology achieves programmable detection of various circulating biomarkers in native plasma. It bypasses conventional magnetic labeling, completes in
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals