Electrochemical Detection of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Milk Using a Magneto Immunosensor

An amperometric magneto-immunosensor (AMIS) for the detection of residues of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in milk samples is described for the first time. The immunosensor presented combines magnetic beads biomodified with an antibody with a broad recognition profile of fluoroquinolones, a haptenized...

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Main Authors: Daniel G. Pinacho, Francisco Sánchez-Baeza, María-Isabel Pividori, María-Pilar Marco
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Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/14/9/15965
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Francisco Sánchez-Baeza
María-Isabel Pividori
María-Pilar Marco
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description An amperometric magneto-immunosensor (AMIS) for the detection of residues of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in milk samples is described for the first time. The immunosensor presented combines magnetic beads biomodified with an antibody with a broad recognition profile of fluoroquinolones, a haptenized enzyme and a magnetic graphite–epoxy composite (m-GEC) electrode. After the immunochemical reaction with specific enzyme tracer, the antibody biomodified magnetic beads are easily captured by an electrode made of graphite-epoxy composite containing a magnet, which also acts as transducer for the electrochemical detection. In spite of the complexity of milk, the use of magnetic beads allows elimination of potential interferences caused by the matrix components; hence the AMIS could perform quantitative measurements, directly in these samples, without any additional sample cleanup or extraction step. The immunosensor is able to detect up to seven different fluoroquinolones far below the MRLs defined by the UE for milk; for example ciprofloxacin is detected directly in milk with an IC50 of 0.74 µg/L and a LOD of 0.009 µg/L. This strategy offers great promise for rapid, simple, cost-effective, and on-site analysis fluoroquinolones in complex samples.
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spelling doaj.art-22dc9b9e42df4f1eaff80d7c150ab8662022-12-22T02:11:27ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202014-08-01149159651598010.3390/s140915965s140915965Electrochemical Detection of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Milk Using a Magneto ImmunosensorDaniel G. Pinacho0Francisco Sánchez-Baeza1María-Isabel Pividori2María-Pilar Marco3Nanobiotechnology for Diagnostics Group (Nb4D), IQAC-CSIC and CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biotemateriales y Nanomedicina, c/ Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, SpainNanobiotechnology for Diagnostics Group (Nb4D), IQAC-CSIC and CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biotemateriales y Nanomedicina, c/ Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, SpainSensors & Biosensors Group, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), 08013 Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainNanobiotechnology for Diagnostics Group (Nb4D), IQAC-CSIC and CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biotemateriales y Nanomedicina, c/ Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, SpainAn amperometric magneto-immunosensor (AMIS) for the detection of residues of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in milk samples is described for the first time. The immunosensor presented combines magnetic beads biomodified with an antibody with a broad recognition profile of fluoroquinolones, a haptenized enzyme and a magnetic graphite–epoxy composite (m-GEC) electrode. After the immunochemical reaction with specific enzyme tracer, the antibody biomodified magnetic beads are easily captured by an electrode made of graphite-epoxy composite containing a magnet, which also acts as transducer for the electrochemical detection. In spite of the complexity of milk, the use of magnetic beads allows elimination of potential interferences caused by the matrix components; hence the AMIS could perform quantitative measurements, directly in these samples, without any additional sample cleanup or extraction step. The immunosensor is able to detect up to seven different fluoroquinolones far below the MRLs defined by the UE for milk; for example ciprofloxacin is detected directly in milk with an IC50 of 0.74 µg/L and a LOD of 0.009 µg/L. This strategy offers great promise for rapid, simple, cost-effective, and on-site analysis fluoroquinolones in complex samples.http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/14/9/15965electrochemical immunosensorfluoroquinolone antibioticsantimicrobial residuesmagnetic beadsfood safetymilk
spellingShingle Daniel G. Pinacho
Francisco Sánchez-Baeza
María-Isabel Pividori
María-Pilar Marco
Electrochemical Detection of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Milk Using a Magneto Immunosensor
Sensors
electrochemical immunosensor
fluoroquinolone antibiotics
antimicrobial residues
magnetic beads
food safety
milk
title Electrochemical Detection of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Milk Using a Magneto Immunosensor
title_full Electrochemical Detection of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Milk Using a Magneto Immunosensor
title_fullStr Electrochemical Detection of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Milk Using a Magneto Immunosensor
title_full_unstemmed Electrochemical Detection of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Milk Using a Magneto Immunosensor
title_short Electrochemical Detection of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Milk Using a Magneto Immunosensor
title_sort electrochemical detection of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in milk using a magneto immunosensor
topic electrochemical immunosensor
fluoroquinolone antibiotics
antimicrobial residues
magnetic beads
food safety
milk
url http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/14/9/15965
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