Electrochemical antigenic sensor for the diagnosis of chronic Q fever
2022
Eirini Mathioudaki | Yiannis Alifragis | Maria Fouskaki | Dimosthenis Chochlakis | Hao Xie | Anna Psaroulaki | Georgios Tsiotis | Nikolaos Chaniotakis
In this work, we report the development of an impedimetric biosensor for the direct, quick, and easy diagnosis of chronic Q fever. The biosensor is based on highly sensitive antigens that can selectively recognize antibodies against Coxiella burnetii. The biosensor is based on the immobilization of antigens onto a gold electrode using the EDC/NHS immobilization methodology. The detection is performed by impedance spectroscopy that monitors specific frequencies which provide the maximum sensitivity for the biosensor. Q fever antibodies that are present in the sera of patients interact selectively with the biosensor antigens, thereby altering the impedance of the biosensor surfaceand generating a large impedance change within a few seconds. The biosensor allows for the specific serological detection of chronic Q fever, while the developed system can also be modified for the detection of other biomarkers, such as the ones against acute Q fever.
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