Aptamer-Based Planar Electric Double-Layer Field-Effect Transistor: A Novel Approach for Sensitive Troponin I Sensing

This study introduces a cutting-edge, aptamer-based, planar electric, double-layer field-effect transistor (FET) system that offers both high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of troponin I (TnI). The proposed sensing platform leverages the signal amplification capabilities of FETs along...

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Main Authors: Sheng-Chun Hung, Yi-Hua Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Biosensors
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/15/5/285
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Summary:This study introduces a cutting-edge, aptamer-based, planar electric, double-layer field-effect transistor (FET) system that offers both high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of troponin I (TnI). The proposed sensing platform leverages the signal amplification capabilities of FETs alongside the unique attributes of a planar electric double-layer design to address the limitations inherent in traditional ion-sensitive detectors, which are impacted by Debye length effects. By integrating TnI-specific aptamers, the system markedly enhances molecular recognition and transduction efficiency, achieving an impressive detection limit of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>0.0001467</mn><mo> </mo><mi mathvariant="normal">d</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">e</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">c</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">a</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">d</mi><mi mathvariant="normal">e</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>. Furthermore, the sensor demonstrates a strong exponential linear response across a clinically relevant concentration range of 1 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL. This innovative approach underscores the potential of electric double-layer FET systems to advance biomarker detection technologies for medical diagnostics and point-of-care applications.
ISSN:2079-6374