Integrated SERS-Microfluidic Sensor Based on Nano-Micro Hierarchical Cactus-like Array Substrates for the Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

The detection and analysis of cancer cell exosomes with high sensitivity and precision are pivotal for the early diagnosis and treatment strategies of prostate cancer. To this end, a microfluidic chip, equipped with a cactus-like array substrate (CAS) based on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SE...

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Main Authors: Huakun Jia, Weiyang Meng, Rongke Gao, Yeru Wang, Changbiao Zhan, Yiyue Yu, Haojie Cong, Liandong Yu
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author Huakun Jia
Weiyang Meng
Rongke Gao
Yeru Wang
Changbiao Zhan
Yiyue Yu
Haojie Cong
Liandong Yu
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Weiyang Meng
Rongke Gao
Yeru Wang
Changbiao Zhan
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Liandong Yu
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description The detection and analysis of cancer cell exosomes with high sensitivity and precision are pivotal for the early diagnosis and treatment strategies of prostate cancer. To this end, a microfluidic chip, equipped with a cactus-like array substrate (CAS) based on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) was designed and fabricated for the detection of exosome concentrations in Lymph Node Carcinoma of the Prostate (LNCaP). Double layers of polystyrene (PS) microspheres were self-assembled onto a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film to form an ordered cactus-like nanoarray for detection and analysis. By combining EpCAM aptamer-labeled SERS nanoprobes and a CD63 aptamer-labeled CAS, a ‘sandwich’ structure was formed and applied to the microfluidic chips, further enhancing the Raman scattering signal of Raman reporter molecules. The results indicate that the integrated microfluidic sensor exhibits a good linear response within the detection concentration range of 10<sup>5</sup> particles μL<sup>−1</sup> to 1 particle μL<sup>−1</sup>. The detection limit of exosomes in cancer cells can reach 1 particle μL<sup>−1</sup>. Therefore, we believed that the CAS integrated microfluidic sensor offers a superior solution for the early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention of prostate cancer.
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spelling doaj-art-82d986ff12144417ba3b4a5dd10d97a72024-12-27T14:14:11ZengMDPI AGBiosensors2079-63742024-11-01141257910.3390/bios14120579Integrated SERS-Microfluidic Sensor Based on Nano-Micro Hierarchical Cactus-like Array Substrates for the Early Diagnosis of Prostate CancerHuakun Jia0Weiyang Meng1Rongke Gao2Yeru Wang3Changbiao Zhan4Yiyue Yu5Haojie Cong6Liandong Yu7State Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety, College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety, College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety, College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety, College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety, College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety, College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety, College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Chemical Safety, College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, ChinaThe detection and analysis of cancer cell exosomes with high sensitivity and precision are pivotal for the early diagnosis and treatment strategies of prostate cancer. To this end, a microfluidic chip, equipped with a cactus-like array substrate (CAS) based on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) was designed and fabricated for the detection of exosome concentrations in Lymph Node Carcinoma of the Prostate (LNCaP). Double layers of polystyrene (PS) microspheres were self-assembled onto a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film to form an ordered cactus-like nanoarray for detection and analysis. By combining EpCAM aptamer-labeled SERS nanoprobes and a CD63 aptamer-labeled CAS, a ‘sandwich’ structure was formed and applied to the microfluidic chips, further enhancing the Raman scattering signal of Raman reporter molecules. The results indicate that the integrated microfluidic sensor exhibits a good linear response within the detection concentration range of 10<sup>5</sup> particles μL<sup>−1</sup> to 1 particle μL<sup>−1</sup>. The detection limit of exosomes in cancer cells can reach 1 particle μL<sup>−1</sup>. Therefore, we believed that the CAS integrated microfluidic sensor offers a superior solution for the early diagnosis and therapeutic intervention of prostate cancer.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/14/12/579SERSmicrofluidic chiphierarchical interfaceexosomeearly diagnosis of cancer
spellingShingle Huakun Jia
Weiyang Meng
Rongke Gao
Yeru Wang
Changbiao Zhan
Yiyue Yu
Haojie Cong
Liandong Yu
Integrated SERS-Microfluidic Sensor Based on Nano-Micro Hierarchical Cactus-like Array Substrates for the Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
Biosensors
SERS
microfluidic chip
hierarchical interface
exosome
early diagnosis of cancer
title Integrated SERS-Microfluidic Sensor Based on Nano-Micro Hierarchical Cactus-like Array Substrates for the Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
title_full Integrated SERS-Microfluidic Sensor Based on Nano-Micro Hierarchical Cactus-like Array Substrates for the Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
title_fullStr Integrated SERS-Microfluidic Sensor Based on Nano-Micro Hierarchical Cactus-like Array Substrates for the Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
title_full_unstemmed Integrated SERS-Microfluidic Sensor Based on Nano-Micro Hierarchical Cactus-like Array Substrates for the Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
title_short Integrated SERS-Microfluidic Sensor Based on Nano-Micro Hierarchical Cactus-like Array Substrates for the Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
title_sort integrated sers microfluidic sensor based on nano micro hierarchical cactus like array substrates for the early diagnosis of prostate cancer
topic SERS
microfluidic chip
hierarchical interface
exosome
early diagnosis of cancer
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/14/12/579
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