Improved enzyme immobilization for enhanced bioelectrocatalytic activity of choline sensor

Yiting Wang, Lei Yu, Ziqiang Zhu, Jing Wang, Yanjie Bao, Weijie Du, Junjun Li, Hui Peng, Jianzhong Zhu

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Abstract

In this work, we report the development of a highly sensitive and stable choline sensor based on the synergetic effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and ZnO nanoparticles. This unique multi-layer structure provided a favorable microenvironment to maintain the bioactivity of choline oxidase, which led to a rapid amperometric response to choline. This nanomaterials-based choline sensor was highly sensitive and showed good stability over a relatively long-term storage (90 days). The sensor prepared by loading 1.0-unit choline oxidase showed a linear response range of 1.0 μM to 0.8 mM, a sensitivity of 178 μA mM-1 cm-2 and a detection limit of 0.3 μM. The sensor prepared was used to detect choline in human blood plasma samples, and the obtained results were consistent with those of the HPLC-MS/MS assay.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)660-665
Number of pages6
JournalNanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters
Volume5
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2013

Keywords

  • Choline Biosensor
  • Choline Oxidase
  • Multi-Wall Carbon Nanotubes
  • Synergic Action
  • ZnO Nanoparticles

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