Sensitive electrochemical immunosensor for CYFRA21-1 detection based on AuNPs@MoS2@Ti3C2Tx composites

Cytokeratin fragment antigen 21-1 (CYFRA21-1) is a sensitive marker for detecting non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Ti3C2Tx modified by gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) were synthesized for the first time to obtain the AuNPs@MoS2@Ti3C2Tx composites, which have large specific surface area and good electrocatalytic properties. A novel electrochemical immunoassay for sensitive detection of CYFRA21-1 was developed by loading a large quantity of secondary antibodies (Ab(2)) and toluidine blue (TB) on the surface of the material as signal probe, and Nafion-AuNPs mixture as electrode material. When the electrochemical response value of CYFRA21-1 increased linearly within the concentration range of 0.5 pg mL(-1)-50 ng mL(-1), the detection limit can reach as low as 0.03 pg mL(-1). In addition, the experimental results showed that the biosensor had the potential to rapidly detect CYFRA21-1 in the complex samples such as patient serum, and had a broad application prospect in the early diagnosis and monitoring of NSCLC.

Automated summary

A novel electrochemical immunoassay for CYFRA21-1 detection was developed using AuNPs@MoS2@Ti3C2Tx composites, showing sensitive detection with low limit of detection and potential for broad application.