Label-free detection of amyloid growth with microcantilever sensors

Nanotechnology. 2008 Sep 24;19(38):384007. doi: 10.1088/0957-4484/19/38/384007. Epub 2008 Aug 12.

Abstract

We present an approach for sensing protein aggregation using microcantilever systems. Results from both single cantilever experiments with internal reference and multicantilever array measurements with dedicated reference cantilevers are discussed. We show that in both cases protein aggregation on the sensor can be detected through associated changes in surface stress.