Sensitive antibody fluorescence immunosorbent assay (SAFIA) for rapid on-site detection on avian influenza virus H9N2 antibody

Abstract

Avian influenza virus (AIV) is a serious zoonotic disease causing severe damages to both poultry industry and human health. To rapidly detect AIV on-site with high sensitivity and accuracy, we design sensitive antibody fluorescence immunosorbent assay (SAFIA) on AIV H9N2 antibody. In SAFIA, hemagglutinin (HA1) protein coated sample chamber specifically binds targets but remarkably reduces non-specific absorption; Protein L coated polystyrene microsphere captures target through secondary antibody to significantly amplify the fluorescence signal; and a portable fluorescence counter automatically measures the fluorescence spot density for AIV H9N2 antibody detection. Proved by practical applications, SAFIA could probe AIV H9N2 antibody in high sensitivity and selectivity, and distinguish positive and negative serum samples in high accuracy. Additionally, SAFIA can rapidly detect AIV H9N2 antibody at room temperature only requiring simple operations as well as cost-effective and compact devices. Therefore, SAFIA is a potential new-generation tool in rapid on-site testing for agricultures.

Keywords: Avian influenza virus (AIV) H9N2; HA1 protein coated sample chambers; Portable fluorescence counter; Protein L coated polystyrene microspheres; Rapid on-site testing for agricultures; Sensitive antibody fluorescence immunosorbent assay (SAFIA).