In-fiber photo-immobilization of a bioactive surface

J Biomed Opt. 2014 Dec;19(12):120502. doi: 10.1117/1.JBO.19.12.120502.

Abstract

We demonstrate the first in-fiber light-induced bioactive biotin-functionalization via photobleaching fluorophore-conjugated biotin. Photobleaching the fluorophores generated free radicals that bind to the albumin-passivated inner surface of pure silica photonic crystal fiber. The subsequent attachment of dye-conjugated streptavidin to the bound biotin qualified the photo-immobilization process and demonstrated a potential for the construction of in-fiber macromolecular assemblies or multiplexes. Compared with other in-fiber bioactive coating methods, the proposed light-induced technique requires only a low-power light source, without the need for additional preactivation steps or toxic chemical reagents. This method, hence, enables a simple and compact implementation for potential biomedical applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Biotin / analogs & derivatives*
  • Biotin / chemistry
  • Equipment Design
  • Fiber Optic Technology / instrumentation*
  • Fiber Optic Technology / methods*
  • Fluoresceins / chemistry*
  • Immobilized Proteins
  • Photobleaching
  • Photochemical Processes*
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence
  • Streptavidin / chemistry*

Substances

  • Fluoresceins
  • Immobilized Proteins
  • biotin-4-fluorescein
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine
  • Biotin
  • Streptavidin