Versatile Metal-Organic Framework Incorporating Ag2S for Constructing a Photoelectrochemical Immunosensor for Two Breast Cancer Markers

Anal Chem. 2024 May 28;96(21):8837-8843. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c02091. Epub 2024 May 17.

Abstract

Breast cancer poses the significance of early diagnosis and treatment. Here, we developed an innovative photoelectrochemical (PEC) immunosensor characterized by high-level dual photocurrent signals and exceptional sensitivity. The PEC sensor, denoted as MIL&Ag2S, was constructed by incorporating Ag2S into a metal-organic framework of MIL-101(Cr). This composite not only enhanced electron-hole separation and conductivity but also yielded robust and stable dual photocurrent signals. Through the implementation of signal switching, we achieved the combined detection of cancer antigen 15-3 (CA15-3) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) with outstanding stability, reproducibility, and specificity. The results revealed a linear range for CEA detection spanning 0.01-32 ng/mL, with a remarkably low detection limit of 0.0023 ng/mL. Similarly, for CA15-3 detection, the linear range extended from 0.1 to 320 U/mL, with a low detection limit of 0.014 U/mL. The proposed strategy introduces new avenues for the development of highly efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly PEC sensors. Furthermore, it holds promising prospects for early clinical diagnosis, contributing to potential breakthroughs in medical detection and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Immobilized / chemistry
  • Antibodies, Immobilized / immunology
  • Biomarkers, Tumor* / analysis
  • Biomarkers, Tumor* / blood
  • Biosensing Techniques
  • Breast Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen* / analysis
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen* / blood
  • Electrochemical Techniques*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoassay / methods
  • Limit of Detection
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks* / chemistry
  • Mucin-1* / analysis
  • Mucin-1* / blood
  • Photochemical Processes
  • Silver Compounds* / chemistry

Substances

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen
  • Mucin-1
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Silver Compounds
  • silver sulfide
  • MIL-101
  • Antibodies, Immobilized