Magnetic Nanoparticle-Mediated Extraction and Electrochemical Detection of E. coli O157:H7 Genomic DNA

David Joram Mendoza, Ma Theresa Jonna A. Atienza-Parcon, Evangelyn C. Alocilja, Lilia M. Fernando

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Abstract

We report a rapid magnetic nanoparticle-mediated protocol to extract and detect DNA of E. coli O157:H7. Bare iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) were used as solid phase support to extract high purity DNA from concentrated and spiked water samples. Electrochemical detection of the DNA is achieved by employing polyaniline-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (PANI-MNPs) which serve as DNA pre-concentrator and transducer. The DNA-based nanobiosensor shows good selectivity and sensitivity (detection limit of 0.10 ng/µL DNA) and offers faster and comparable results relative to conventional methods. This DNA extraction and detection method is expected to be applicable in food, water, and environmental samples.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages16
JournalAnalytical Letters
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Publication statusAccepted/In press - 9 Nov 2024

Keywords

  • DNA-based nanobiosensor
  • E. coli O157:H7
  • foodborne pathogen
  • magnetic nanoparticles
  • stx1 gene

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