研究目的
To develop a plasmonic droplet screen approach for one-step washing-free multiplex detection of single-cell secretions.
研究成果
The plasmonic droplet immunoassay represents a promising tool for single-cell secretion analysis, increasing the applicability of single-cell functional analysis. More applications of plasmonic droplet screen platforms in engineering biology, disease diagnosis, and treatment support are expected after their improvement in the future.
研究不足
The throughput of cell screening was limited by the required integration time for recording cell tracker fluorescence. The sensitivity could be improved by enhancing the refractive index change when target molecules binding. Long-term cell incubation (over 3 days) could not be processed properly in the droplets due to limited nutrition.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A plasmonic droplet screen approach was developed for one-step washing-free multiplex detection of single-cell secretions. Individual cells were encapsulated with antibody-conjugated gold nanorods (AuNRs) in droplets to evaluate their secretion levels. The shift in the plasmon resonance peak reflects the amount of secreted protein without needing additional indicator and washing steps.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Cells of a human breast cancer cell line (MDA-MB-231) and a human promyelocytic leukemia cell line (HL-60) were used.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Gold nanorods (AuNRs), dark-field spectroscopy, PDMS microfluidics, laser-driven xenon light, inverted dark-field microscope, spectrometer, spectroscopic CCD camera.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Cells were encapsulated with AuNRs in droplets, incubated, and then screened using dark-field spectroscopy.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The shift in the plasmon resonance peak was analyzed to quantify the binding of target biomolecules to the AuNR surface.
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