A microfluidic system integrated with optical detection devices for automatic detection of C-reactive protein

Wen Bin Lee, Yin He Chen, Hsin I. Lin, Chao June Huang, Shu Chu Shiesh, Gwo Bin Lee

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Abstract

C-reactive protein (CRP) is commonly known as a clinical marker, which has been identified as an independent predictor for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. In this study, a new microfluidic system for automatic measurement of CRP is reported. The entire process including sample pre-treatment, incubation between target CRP and anti-CRP antibody, developing process and detection can be automatically performed on a single chip. In addition, chemiluminescent signal was measured by using a home-made luminometer to quantify the concentration of CRP. When compared to previous works, not only can the new chip perform the entire process by integrating a new micro-injector, but a new CRP-specific DNA aptamer was also used for CRP measurement. Experimental data showed that the developed system can automate the entire process within 30 minutes with a detection limit of 0.0125 mgL-1, which was superior to previous works.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMEMS 2010 - The 23rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, Technical Digest
Pages979-982
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Jun 1
Event23rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2010 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 2010 Jan 242010 Jan 28

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Other

Other23rd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period10-01-2410-01-28

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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