U.S. patent application number 15/194719 was filed with the patent office on 2016-12-29 for electronic measurements of monolayers following homogenous reactions of their components.
This patent application is currently assigned to OHMX Corporation. The applicant listed for this patent is OHMX Corporation. Invention is credited to Yijia Paul Bao, Adam G. Gaustad.
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United States Patent
Application |
20160377607 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bao; Yijia Paul ; et
al. |
December 29, 2016 |
ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS OF MONOLAYERS FOLLOWING HOMOGENOUS
REACTIONS OF THEIR COMPONENTS
Abstract
The disclosure relates to novel methods for performing a
solution based assay reaction with an electroactive active moiety
(EAM) that subsequently forms a self-assembled monolayer (SAM)
utilizing the advantages of faster solution reaction kinetics, SAM
protected electrode and surface based electrochemistry for
electronic measurement.
Inventors: |
Bao; Yijia Paul; (Deer Park,
IL) ; Gaustad; Adam G.; (Kansas City, MO) |
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Applicant: |
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OHMX Corporation |
Evanston |
IL |
US |
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Assignee: |
OHMX Corporation
Evanston
IL
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Family ID: |
48914478 |
Appl. No.: |
15/194719 |
Filed: |
June 28, 2016 |
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13952215 |
Jul 26, 2013 |
9404883 |
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15194719 |
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61677593 |
Jul 31, 2012 |
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61676641 |
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Current U.S.
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205/777.5 |
Current CPC
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G01N 27/3277 20130101;
C12Q 1/28 20130101; G01N 2333/904 20130101; G01N 2333/916 20130101;
G01N 27/3276 20130101; G01N 33/5438 20130101; G01N 2610/00
20130101 |
International
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G01N 33/543 20060101
G01N033/543; G01N 27/327 20060101 G01N027/327 |
Claims
1. A method for detecting a target analyte in a test sample, said
method comprising: (a) contacting a test sample with a capture
binding ligand that binds to a target analyte, under conditions
wherein said capture binding ligand binds said target analyte, if
present, in said test sample to form a first complex, and wherein
said capture binding ligand bound to a first solid support; (b)
contacting said first complex with a second binding ligand under
conditions wherein said first complex and said second binding
ligand bind to form a second complex, wherein said second binding
ligand is indirectly bound to an intermediary enzyme of a
peroxide-generating system; (c) isolating said second complex; (d)
contacting said second complex with a substrate for said
intermediary enzyme of peroxide-generating system under conditions
such that products are generated to form a first assay mixture; (e)
contacting a peroxide-generating enzyme with said first assay
mixture under conditions wherein peroxide is generated to form a
peroxide-containing second assay mixture; (f) contacting said
peroxide containing second assay mixture with an electroactive
moiety (EAM) comprising a transition metal complex, a
self-immolative moiety (SIM), and a peroxide sensitive moiety
(PSM), wherein said SIM joins the PSM to the transition metal
complex and wherein said EAM has a first E.sup.0 when said SIM and
PSM are present, to form a third assay mixture wherein said
peroxide reacts in the solution phase with said PSM of said EAM to
release said SIM from said EAM and result in said EAM having a
second E.sup.0; (g) contacting said third assay mixture with a
second solid support comprising an electrode under conditions such
that a covalently attached self-assembled monolayer (SAM) forms
comprising said EAM with said first E.sup.0 and with said second
E.sup.0; and (h) detecting for a change between the first E.sup.0
and the second E.sup.0 of said EAM, wherein said change is an
indication of the presence of said target analyte.
2-15. (canceled)
16. The method of claim 1, wherein said indirect binding between
said second binding ligand and said intermediary enyzme is carried
out as a separate step and wherein step (b) further comprising:
(bi) contacting said first complex with said second binding ligand
under conditions wherein said first complex and said second binding
ligand bind to form a second complex; and (bii) contacting said
second complex with said intermediary enzyme of said
peroxide-generating system under conditions wherein said
intermediary enzyme becomes indirectly bound to said second
complex.
17. The method of claim 1, wherein said intermediary enzyme is
indirectly bound to said second binding ligand through a
biotin-streptavidin interaction.
18. The method of claim 2, wherein said intermediary enzyme is
indirectly bound to said second binding ligand through a
biotin-streptavidin interaction.
19. The method of claim 1, wherein the target analyte is a
protein.
20. The method of claim 1, wherein said first solid support is
selected from the group consisting of microparticles, magnetic
microparticles, beads, and microchannels.
21. The method of claim 1, wherein said products are a substrate
for a peroxide-generating enzyme.
22. The method of claim 1, further comprising the presence of a
substrate for said peroxide-generating enzyme and wherein said
products are a cofactor for said peroxide-generating enzyme.
23. The method of claim 1, wherein said intermediary enzyme of a
peroxide-generating system is a dephosphorylating enzyme.
24. The method of claim 23, wherein said dephosphorylating enzyme
is alkaline phosphatase.
25. The method of claim 1, wherein said peroxide-generating enzyme
is a flavin dependent oxidoreductase enzyme.
26. The method of claim 25, wherein said flavin dependent
oxidoreductase enzyme is D-amino acid oxidase.
27. The method of claim 1, wherein said peroxide-generating enzyme
of a peroxide-generating system is an oxidase enzyme.
28. The method of claim 27, wherein said peroxide-generating enzyme
is glucose oxidase.
29. The method of claim 1, wherein said first binding ligand and
said second binding ligand are independently selected from the
group consisting of monoclonal antibodies, fragments of monoclonal
antibodies, polyclonal antibodies, fragments of polyclonal
antibodies, proteins, and peptides.
30. The method of claim 1, wherein said transition metal complex
comprises iron, ruthenium, or osmium.
31. The method of claim 1, wherein said transition metal complex is
a ferrocene or substituted ferrocene.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 13/952,215, filed Jul. 26, 2013, which claims
the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.
61/677,593, filed Jul. 31, 2012, and U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 61/676,641, filed Jul. 27, 2012, the entire
disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their
entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention describes methods for performing a solution
based assay reaction with an electroactive active moiety (EAM) that
subsequently forms a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) utilizing the
advantages of faster solution reaction kinetics, SAM protected
electrode and surface based electrochemistry for electronic
measurement.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The electromotive force (EMF) is the maximum potential
difference between two electrodes of a galvanic or voltaic cell,
where the standard hydrogen electrode is on the left-hand side for
the following cell:
TABLE-US-00001 1 2 Pt Electrode H.sub.2 Aqueous Electrolyte
10.sup.-3M Fe(ClO.sub.4).sub.3 Pt Solution 10.sup.-3M
Fe(ClO.sub.4).sub.2
The EMF is called the electrode potential of the electrode placed
on the right-hand side in the graphical scheme of the cell, but
only when the liquid junction between the solutions can be
neglected or calculated, or if it does not exist at all.
[0004] The electrode potential of the electrode on the right-hand
side (often called the oxidation-reduction potential) is given by
the Nernst equation
E.sub.Fe.sub.3+.sub./Fe.sub.2+=E.sub.Fe.sub.3+.sub./Fe.sub.2+.sup.0+(RT/-
F)ln(a.sub.Fe.sub.3+/a.sub.Fe.sub.2+)
[0005] This relationship follows from equation (2.21) when
(.mu..sub.Fe.sub.3-.sup.0-.mu..sub.Fe.sub.2+.sup.0)/F is set equal
to E.sub.Fe.sub.3+.sub./Fe.sub.2+.sup.0 and the pH and In
p.sub.H.sub.2 are equal to zero. In the subscript of the symbol for
the electrode potential the symbols for the oxidized and reduced
components of the oxidation-reduction system are indicated. With
more complex reactions it is particularly recommended to write the
whole reaction that takes place in the right-hand half of the cell
after symbol E (the `half-cell` reaction); thus, in the present
case
E.sub.Fe.sub.3+.sub./Fe.sub.2+.ident.E(Fe.sup.3++e=Fe.sup.2+)
[0006] Quantity E.sub.Fe.sub.3+.sub./Fe.sub.2+.sup.0 is termed the
standard electrode potential. It characterizes the oxidizing or
reducing ability of the component of oxidation-reduction systems.
With more positive standard electrode potentials, the oxidized form
of the system is a stronger oxidant and the reduced form is a
weaker reductant. Similarly, with a more negative standard
potential, the reduced component of the oxidation-reduction system
is a stronger reductant and the oxidized form a weaker oxidant.
[0007] The standard electrode E.sup.0, in its standard usage in the
Nernst equation, equation (1-2) is described as:
E = E 0 + 2.3 RT nF log C 0 ( 0 , t ) C R ( 0 , t )
##EQU00001##
where E.sup.0 is the standard potential for the redox reaction, R
is the universal gas constant (8.314 JK.sup.-1 mol.sup.-1), T is
the Kelvin temperature, n is the number of electrons transferred in
the reaction, and F is the Faraday constant (96,487 coulombs). On
the negative side of E.sup.0, the oxidized form thus tends to be
reduced, and the forward reaction (i.e., reduction) is more
favorable. The current resulting from a change in oxidation state
of the electroactive species is termed the faradaic.
[0008] Previous work describes using conversion of functional
groups attached to a transitional metal complex resulting in
quantifiable electrochemical signal at two unique potentials,
E.sup.o.sub.1 and E.sup.o.sub.2. See for example, U.S. Patent
Publication Nos. US 2011 0033869 and US 2012-0181186, all herein
incorporated by reference in their entirety. The methods generally
comprise binding an analyte within a sandwich of binding ligands
which may have a functional tag, on a solid support other than the
electrode. After target binding, a peroxide generating moiety or an
intermediary enzyme and substrate are added which generates
hydrogen peroxide. The redox active complex is bound to an
electrode and comprises a peroxide sensitive moiety (PSM). The
peroxide generated from the enzyme system reacts with the PSM,
removing a self-immolative moiety (SIM) and converting functional
groups attached to a transitional metal complex resulting in
quantifiable electrochemical signal at two unique potentials,
E.sup.o.sub.1 and E.sup.o.sub.2.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The present invention provides composition and methods for
the detection of target analytes by allowing the surrogate target,
peroxide, to react in the solution phase with the redox active
electro active moiety (EAM). In particular the peroxide reacts with
the peroxide sensitive moiety (PSM) of an EAM, removing a
self-immolative moiety (SIM) and converting functional groups
attached to a transitional metal complex. Both the reacted and
remaining unreacted EAMs are delivered to an electrode where a
self-assembled monolayer is formed resulting in quantifiable
electrochemical signal at two unique potentials, E.sup.o.sub.1 and
E.sup.o.sub.2 when electrode is interrogated. In particular, the
present invention discloses the advantages of executing the
reaction between peroxide and the PSM of an EAM in the solution
phase.
[0010] The surprising and unexpected benefit of the self-assembled
monolayer in this disclosure is that it can be formed for the
detection phase of the assay but is not required for the target
interaction phase of the assay (e.g., binding) or the signal
generation reaction (peroxide reacting with EAM). This is unique
and unexpected as the conventional applications require that a
self-assembled monolayers have a particular pre-determined state in
which a change is detected in the presence of target. Another
important characteristic of the method of the disclosure is that
reacted and unreacted EAMs covalently bind to the electrode as
similar rates. This is evidenced by the formation of a mixed SAM of
reacted and unreacted EAM after peroxide has reacted with a portion
of EAM provided. This method also provides a significant
improvement to a reaction of target in solution and EAMs on an
electrode surface.
[0011] In one aspect, the invention provides compositions and
methods for the detection of target analyte in a test sample, said
methods comprising [0012] (a) contacting a test sample and a
capture binding ligand that binds to a target analyte, under
conditions wherein said capture binding ligand binds said target
analyte, if present, in said test sample to form a first complex,
said capture binding ligand bound to a first solid support; [0013]
(b) contacting said first complex with a second binding ligand
under conditions wherein said first complex and said second binding
ligand bind to form a second complex, wherein said second binding
ligand comprises an intermediary enzyme of a peroxide-generating
system; [0014] (c) isolating said second complex; [0015] (d)
contacting said second complex with a substrate for said
intermediary enzyme of peroxide-generating system under conditions
such that products are generated to form a first assay mixture;
[0016] (e) contacting a peroxide-generating enzyme with a first
assay mixture under conditions wherein peroxide is generated to
form a peroxide-containing second assay mixture; [0017] (f)
contacting said peroxide containing second assay mixture with said
electroactive moiety (EAM) comprising a transition metal complex, a
self-immolative moiety (SIM), and a peroxide sensitive moiety
(PSM), wherein said SIM joins the PSM to the transition metal
complex and wherein said EAM has a first E.sup.0, to form a third
assay mixture wherein said peroxide reacts in the solution phase
with said PSM of said EAM to release said SIM from said EAM and
result in said EAM having a second E.sup.0; [0018] (g) contacting
said third assay mixture with a second solid support comprising an
electrode under conditions such that a covalently attached
self-assembled monolayer (SAM) forms comprising said EAM with said
first E.sup.0 and with said second E.sup.0; and [0019] (h)
detecting for a change between the first E.sup.0 and the second
E.sup.0 of said EAM, wherein said change is an indication of the
presence of said target analyte.
[0020] In another aspect, the disclosure provides methods for
detecting a target analyte in a test sample, said method
comprising: [0021] (a) contacting said target analyte with a
peroxide-generating enzyme, under conditions wherein said target,
if present, acts as a substrate for said peroxide-generating enzyme
and peroxide is generated forming a first assay mixture; [0022] (b)
contacting said peroxide-containing first assay mixture with an
electroactive moiety (EAM), said EAM comprising a transition metal
complex, a self-immolative moiety (SIM), and a peroxide sensitive
moiety (PSM), wherein said SIM joins the PSM to the transition
metal complex and wherein said EAM has a first E.sup.0 to form a
second assay mixture wherein said peroxide reacts in the solution
phase with said PSM of said EAM to release said SIM from said EAM
and result in said EAM having a second E.sup.0; [0023] (c)
contacting said second assay mixture with a first solid support
comprising an electrode under conditions that a covalently attached
self-assembled monolayer (SAM) forms comprising said EAM with said
first E.sup.0 and with said second E.sup.0; [0024] (d) detecting
for a change between the first E.sup.0 and the second E.sup.0 of
said EAM, wherein said change is an indication of the presence of
said target analyte.
[0025] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
is where the target analyte is a protein. In another embodiment of
the disclosure any preceding embodiment is where the target is a
small molecule.
[0026] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
where said first solid support is chosen from the group consisting
of microparticles, magnetic microparticles, beads, microchannels or
membranes.
[0027] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
where said product(s) is a substrate for said peroxide-generating
enzyme.
[0028] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
further comprises the presence of a substrate for said
peroxide-generating enzyme and wherein said product(s) is a
cofactor for said peroxide-generating enzyme.
[0029] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
said intermediary enzyme of a peroxide-generating system is
alkaline phosphatase (AP) or any other dephosphorylating
enzyme.
[0030] In another embodiment of the disclosure any preceding
embodiment is where said peroxide-generating enzyme is selected
from the group consisting of D-amino acid oxidase (DAAO), or any
flavin dependent oxidoreductase enzyme.
[0031] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
is where said intermediary enzyme of a peroxide generating system
is an oxidase enzyme, including glucose oxidase.
[0032] In another embodiment of the disclosure any preceding
embodiment is where said first binding ligand and said second
binding ligand are independently chosen from the group consisting
of monoclonal antibodies, fragments of monoclonal antibodies,
polyclonal antibodies, fragments of polyclonal antibodies,
proteins, and peptides.
[0033] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
is where said peroxide is hydrogen peroxide (H.sub.2O.sub.2).
[0034] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
is where said EAM comprises a transition metal. In another
embodiment, said transition metal is chosen from the group
consisting of iron, ruthenium and osmium.
[0035] In one embodiment of the disclosure any preceding embodiment
is said EAM is chosen from the group consisting of ferrocene and
substituted ferrocene.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0036] FIG. 1 illustrates a homogeneous, solution based reaction,
assay scheme.
[0037] FIG. 2 illustrates feasibility data for 30-second solution
based H.sub.2O.sub.2 reaction. Open triangles represent 30 .mu.M
H.sub.2O.sub.2, diamonds represent 100 .mu.M H.sub.2O.sub.2,
circles represent 300 .mu.M H.sub.2O.sub.2, and solid line
represents no H.sub.2O.sub.2.
[0038] FIG. 3A shows data gathered from pre-formed SAM, surface
based H.sub.2O.sub.2 reaction with 30, 100, and 300 .mu.M
H.sub.2O.sub.2. FIG. 3B shows the dose response to H.sub.2O.sub.2
for surface and solution reactions.
[0039] FIG. 4 shows a comparison of dose response to H.sub.2O.sub.2
for the surface and solution reaction formats at similar times (50
seconds for solution and 1 minute for surface).
[0040] FIG. 5 a comparison of dose response to H.sub.2O.sub.2 for
the surface and solution reaction formats.
[0041] FIG. 6 illustrates generic protein assay using enzymatic
signal amplification and solution based peroxide and EAM
reaction.
[0042] FIG. 7 shows a dose response for a 15-minute troponin assay
using solution based peroxide and EAM reaction.
[0043] FIG. 8 illustrates structure of electroactive molecule (EAM)
1 and mechanism of peroxide-induced ligand dissociation. The change
in ligand electronics is responsible for the shift in redox
potential.
[0044] FIG. 9 Illustrates a sample self-immolative spacer groups
based on substituted quinone methides.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Overview
[0045] This invention describes a method for performing a solution
based target (surrogate target)-EAM reaction and a SAM based
detection of that EAM on an electrode. This assay technique
utilizes the advantages of solution based reaction kinetics over
solution-surface or solution-monolayer reaction rates.
[0046] This invention describes the homogeneous reaction of a PSM
(as defined below) with peroxide in solution, where the
concentration of peroxide that is generated is dependent on the
concentration of the target analyte. Then the reacted and remaining
unreacted PSM, with other components, form a self-assembled
monolayer (SAM) on an electrode for subsequent electronic
measurements.
[0047] One of the challenges confronting current Point-of-Care
assays is reduced sample-to-result time without sacrificing
performance or increasing cost. Increasing reagent concentration is
costly and does not necessarily translate to a faster assay.
Generally, sensitivity is directly dependent on time, for one or
more steps of an assay, and therefore decrease time inherently
impacts performance. Increasing the reaction rate of any or all
steps of an assay is critical to reducing total assay time without
sacrificing performance. This invention provides a means to
increase the reaction rate between the target (or surrogate target)
and the detection molecules without increasing reagent
concentration or adding unmanageable complexity. The increase in
the reaction rate is possible by taking advantage of the diffusion
kinetics of a solution based reaction compared to a surface based
reaction. Furthermore, higher signal levels provide more
differentiation between target (or surrogate target) concentrations
which allows for greater assay sensitivity.
[0048] Advantages of this solution based reaction extend to
manufacturing as well. With the traditional surface,
monolayer-based setup, solution must be pre-spotted onto an
electrode and SAM formation allowed to occur. Generally to obtain
the necessary throughput this is done with a large, expensive
commercial spotter. Additionally, another challenge to this
manufacturing method is accessibility of electrode for spotting
inside a fluidic cartridge or the incorporation of modified
electrode into a fluidic cartridge without damaging the SAM on the
electrode surface. These manufacturing challenges add complexity
and cost to a disposable detection card. Utilizing the solution
based EAM-target (or surrogate target) requires no electrode
pre-modification and the EAM and other SAM components can be stored
as a reagent used in situ on the detection card.
[0049] The sensitivities and timing of enzyme-triggered redox
altering chemical elimination (E-TRACE) assays for proteins, DNA,
and small molecules may be enhanced through a homogeneous, solution
based reaction of surrogate target hydrogen peroxide and EAM
molecules as described herein. E-TRACE technology is previously
described in U.S. Patent Publication No. US 20120181186, filed Jan.
19, 2012 which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. provisional
application No. 61/434,122, filed Jan. 19, 2011 and 61/523,679,
filed Aug. 15, 2011 and Ser. No. 12/853,204, filed Aug. 9, 2010,
which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. provisional
application No. 61/232,339, filed Aug. 7, 2009, and in U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 13/653,931, filed Oct. 17, 2012, all which are
incorporated by reference in their entirety.
[0050] In one embodiment, the target analyte is contacted directly
with the peroxide-generating enzyme under conditions such that the
target, if present, acts as a substrate for the peroxide-generating
enzyme and peroxide is generated, forming a first assay mixture.
This first assay mixture is then contacted with the EAM having a
first E.sup.0 to produce a second assay mixture. The peroxide
reacts with the EAM to release said SIM from the EAM to generate an
EAM having a second E.sup.0. The second assay mixture is then
contacted with a first solid support comprising an electrode under
conditions such that a SAM comprising said EAM having a first
E.sup.0 and said EAM having a second E.sup.0 is formed. The
difference between the first E.sup.0 and the second E.sup.0 of the
EAM is detected, and if such a change occurs, it is an indication
of the presence of the target analyte.
[0051] An exemplary method for a homogeneous, solution based
reaction, assay is shown in FIG. 1. Direct peroxide interaction
with PSM is performed in solution. Any of the E-TRACE EAMs
comprising an immolative head group, Ferrocene, anchor, and thiol
group can be utilized in this format as the detection molecule for
hydrogen peroxide (H.sub.2O.sub.2). [0052] Step 1:
Reaction--addition of a target solution to an EAM solution [0053]
Step 2: SAM Growth--delivery of EAM/Target solution to an electrode
for SAM growth [0054] Step 3: Wash and Test--washing of the
electrode, addition of testing solution, and performing
electrochemical measurements.
[0055] The assay relies on the use of an electroactive moiety
("EAM"), which comprises a self-immolative moiety, whose presence
gives the EAM a first E.sup.0, whose absence, upon irreversible
cleavage, gives the EAM a second E.sup.0.
[0056] In another embodiment, the assay also relies on a capture
binding ligand attached to a solid support that will bind the
target analyte upon its introduction to form a first complex. A
soluble second binding ligand is introduced, which also binds the
first complex to form a second complex. The second binding ligand
comprises an intermediary enzyme of a peroxide generating system,
such as an Alkaline Phosphatase enzyme system. The second complex
is isolated and optionally washed with a suitable buffer. Upon the
addition of oxygen and a substrate for the intermediary enzyme of
the peroxidase generating system (e.g., flavin adenine dinucleotide
phosphate (FADP) for the alkaline phosphatase as the intermediary
enzyme) such that products are generated from the intermediary
enzyme to form a first assay mixture. As defined here, products
include flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and a free phosphate. A
peroxide-generating enzyme is then contacted with the first assay
mixture and a substrate for said peroxide generating enzyme wherein
peroxide is generated and a second assay mixture is produced. The
second assay mixture is contacted with the EAM, wherein the
peroxide attacks the self-immolative moiety and causes the removal
of the self-immolative moiety from the EAM, which in turn results
in a change in the E.sup.0 of the EAM, forming a third assay
mixture. The third assay mixture is then contacted with a second
solid support under conditions such that a SAM comprising said EAM
having a first E.sup.0 and said EAM having a second E.sup.0 is
formed. The difference between the signal magnitude at the first
E.sup.0 and the second E.sup.0 of the EAM is detected, and if such
a change occurs, it is an indication of the presence of the target
analyte.
[0057] Thus, to determine whether a target analyte is present in
the sample, the sample is applied to the solid support comprising a
capture binding ligand, optionally washed, and an oxidase
enzyme-conjugated secondary binding ligand (for example, an
antibody) that binds an alternative epitope of the target analyte
is added, creating a "sandwich assay" format with the target. The
surface is optionally washed, and treated with an oxygen-saturated
buffer containing a high concentration of glucose. The presence of
the substrate oxidase enzyme (sometimes referred to herein as "SOX"
e.g. glucose oxidase) on the surface results in the enzymatic
creation of hydrogen peroxide in solution. This peroxide containing
solution is then mixed with the EAM in solution, triggering a
chemical elimination reaction ("self-immolative" reaction) in the
solution phase EAMs. This irreversible elimination reaction changes
the electronic environment of the EAM, for example by altering the
"R" groups (e.g., substituent groups) of the transition metal
complex, thus shifting the apparent formal potential of the EAM to
a second E.sup.0 to signal the presence of the target. The peroxide
and EAM containing solution is then delivered to an electrode where
EAMs react with the electrode surface forming a self-assembled
monolayer. The first and second E.sup.0, of both reacted and
unreacted EAMS is then measured electrochemically as an indication
of the amount or presence of target analyte.
[0058] Additionally this invention describes applications of target
detection utilizing signal amplification strategies that rely on
target-dependent enzyme cascades for generating hydrogen peroxide.
FIG. 6 shows a general approach for cascade signal amplification
based on an alkaline phosphatase (AP)-tagged sandwich immunocomplex
with a protein target. A similar colorimetric assay has been
reported previously (Li et al., Current Medicinal Chemistry 8
(2001), p. 121-133). In this system the soluble capture ligand
comprising alkaline phosphatase, catalyzes the dephosphorylation of
FADP to yield FAD, an enzyme cofactor that turns "on" a dormant
apo-D-amino acid oxidase (D-AAO). In turn, each active D-AAO
generated oxidizes D-proline and produces hydrogen peroxide which
is detected using the Ohmx E-TRACE technology, which is described
in U.S. Patent Publication No. US 20120181186, filed Jan. 19, 2012
which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. provisional
application No. 61/434,122, filed Jan. 19, 2011 and 61/523,679,
filed Aug. 15, 2011 and Ser. No. 12/853,204, filed Aug. 9, 2010,
which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. provisional
application No. 61/232,339, filed Aug. 7, 2009, and in U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 13/653,931, filed Oct. 17, 2012, all which are
incorporated by reference in their entirety. An example protein
target detected in this manner is shown in FIG. 7, where a dilution
series of cardiac troponin-I (cTnI) in serum is analyzed. The data
suggest a detection limit below the pg/mL regime is possible for
cTnI in serum using this homogeneous, solution based, E-TRACE
assay.
[0059] An exemplary troponin assay process includes the following
steps: (a) binding of target to antibody-coated beads; (b) binding
of biotin-secondary antibody to target; (c) binding of
streptavidin-AP to target antibody complex; (d) amplifying signal;
(e) contacting for time sufficient to react with monolayer
components; and (f) SAM formation for detection.
[0060] Accordingly, the present invention provides methods and
compositions for detecting target analytes in samples. In a
particular application a single measurement approach for detecting
directly the percentage of glycated Hemoglobin is described where
the measurement is not affected by the amount of total Hemoglobin
present in the sample. Since total Hemoglobin, can vary
physiologically from 5-20 g/dL, a direct measurement of the same
percentage of glycated Hemoglobin across this range is feasible
with this approach.
[0061] Target Analytes
[0062] By "target analyte" or "analyte" or "target" or grammatical
equivalents herein is meant any molecule, compound or particle to
be detected. Target analytes bind to binding ligands (both capture
and soluble binding ligands), as is more fully described below.
[0063] Suitable analytes include organic and inorganic molecules,
including biomolecules. In a preferred embodiment, the analyte may
be an environmental pollutant (including pesticides, insecticides,
toxins, etc.); a chemical (including solvents, polymers, organic
materials, etc.); therapeutic molecules (including therapeutic and
abused drugs, antibiotics, etc.); biomolecules (including hormones,
cytokines, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, cellular membrane
antigens and receptors (neural, hormonal, nutrient, and cell
surface receptors) or their ligands, etc); whole cells (including
procaryotic (such as pathogenic bacteria) and eukaryotic cells,
including mammalian tumor cells); viruses (including retroviruses,
herpesviruses, adenoviruses, lentiviruses, etc.); and spores;
etc.
[0064] In some embodiments, the target analyte is a protein. As
will be appreciated by those in the art, there are a large number
of possible proteinaceous target analytes that may be detected
using the present invention. By "proteins" or grammatical
equivalents herein is meant proteins, oligopeptides and peptides,
derivatives and analogs, including proteins containing
non-naturally occurring amino acids and amino acid analogs, and
peptidomimetic structures. The side chains may be in either the (R)
or the (S) configuration. In a preferred embodiment, the amino
acids are in the (S) or L configuration. As discussed below, when
the protein is used as a binding ligand, it may be desirable to
utilize protein analogs to retard degradation by sample
contaminants.
[0065] Suitable protein target analytes include, but are not
limited to, (1) immunoglobulins, particularly IgEs, IgGs and IgMs,
and particularly therapeutically or diagnostically relevant
antibodies, including but not limited to, for example, antibodies
to human albumin, apolipoproteins (including apolipoprotein E),
human chorionic gonadotropin, cortisol, .alpha.-fetoprotein,
thyroxin, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), antithrombin,
antibodies to pharmaceuticals (including antieptileptic drugs
(phenytoin, primidone, carbariezepin, ethosuximide, valproic acid,
and phenobarbitol), cardioactive drugs (digoxin, lidocaine,
procainamide, and disopyramide), bronchodilators (theophylline),
antibiotics (chloramphenicol, sulfonamides), antidepressants,
immunosuppresants, abused drugs (amphetamine, methamphetamine,
cannabinoids, cocaine and opiates) and antibodies to any number of
viruses (including orthomyxoviruses, (e.g. influenza virus),
paramyxoviruses (e.g., respiratory syncytial virus, mumps virus,
measles virus), adenoviruses, rhinoviruses, coronaviruses,
reoviruses, togaviruses (e.g. rubella virus), parvoviruses,
poxviruses (e.g. variola virus, vaccinia virus), enteroviruses
(e.g. poliovirus, coxsackievirus), hepatitis viruses (including A,
B and C), herpesviruses (e.g. Herpes simplex virus, varicella
zoster virus, cytomegalovirus, Epstein Barr virus), rotaviruses,
Norwalk viruses, hantavirus, arenavirus, rhabdovirus (e.g. rabies
virus), retroviruses (including HIV, HTLV I and II), papovaviruses
(e.g. papillomavirus), polyomaviruses, and picornaviruses, and the
like), and bacteria (including a wide variety of pathogenic and
non-pathogenic prokaryotes of interest including Bacillus; Vibrio,
e.g. V. cholerae; Escherichia, e.g. Enterotoxigenic E. coli,
Shigella, e.g. S. dysenteriae; Salmonella, e.g. S. typhi;
Mycobacterium e.g. M. tuberculosis, M. leprae; Clostridium, e.g. C.
botulinum, C. tetani, C. difficile, C. perfringens;
Cornyebacterium, e.g. C. diphtheriae; Streptococcus, S. pyogenes,
S. pneumoniae; Staphylococcus, e.g. S. aureus; Haemophilus, e.g. H.
influenzae; Neisseria, e.g. N. meningitidis, N. gonorrhoeae;
Yersinia, e.g. G. lamblia Y. pestis, Pseudomonas, e.g. P.
aeruginosa, P. putida; Chlamydia, e.g. C. trachomatis; Bordetella,
e.g. B. pertussis; Treponema, e.g. T. palladium; and the like); (2)
enzymes (and other proteins), including but not limited to, enzymes
used as indicators of or treatment for heart disease, including
creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate amino
transferase, troponin T, myoglobin, fibrinogen, cholesterol,
triglycerides, thrombin, tissue plasminogen activator (tPA);
pancreatic disease indicators including amylase, lipase,
chymotrypsin and trypsin; liver function enzymes and proteins
including cholinesterase, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphotase;
aldolase, prostatic acid phosphatase, terminal deoxynucleotidyl
transferase, and bacterial and viral enzymes such as HIV protease;
(3) hormones and cytokines (many of which serve as ligands for
cellular receptors) such as erythropoietin (EPO), thrombopoietin
(TPO), the interleukins (including IL-1 through IL-17), insulin,
insulin-like growth factors (including IGF-1 and -2), epidermal
growth factor (EGF), transforming growth factors (including
TGF-.alpha. and TGF-.beta.), human growth hormone, transferrin,
epidermal growth factor (EGF), low density lipoprotein, high
density lipoprotein, leptin, VEGF, PDGF, ciliary neurotrophic
factor, prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), calcitonin,
human chorionic gonadotropin, cotrisol, estradiol, follicle
stimulating hormone (FSH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH),
leutinzing hormone (LH), progeterone, testosterone; and (4) other
proteins (including .alpha.-fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen
CEA.
[0066] In addition, any of the biomolecules for which antibodies
may be detected may be detected directly as well; that is,
detection of virus or bacterial cells, therapeutic and abused
drugs, etc., may be done directly.
[0067] Suitable target analytes include carbohydrates, including
but not limited to, markers for breast cancer (CA15-3, CA 549, CA
27.29), mucin-like carcinoma associated antigen (MCA), ovarian
cancer (CA125), pancreatic cancer (DE-PAN-2), and colorectal and
pancreatic cancer (CA 19, CA 50, CA242).
[0068] Targets include small molecules such as glucose or
cholesterol or ATP, FADP, NADH and other metabolites, or hormones
(such as testosterones etc.), or proteins (such as thyroid
stimulating hormone, troponin I etc.)
[0069] In one embodiment, a single measurement method for
determining the proportion of target analyte in a sample can be
performed according to the methods described herein by an
electrochemical measurement using the inventive enzyme-triggered
redox altering chemical elimination (E-TRACE) reaction, or a
standard immunoassay optical test detecting H.sub.2O.sub.2 in
solution and is described in the following steps:
[0070] Step 1: Modification with Primary Antibody:
[0071] A solid support is modified with a capture probe. This
capture probe, e.g., antibody, binds selectively and equivalently
to all variant types of target (e.g., hemoglobin including
hemoglobin and glycated hemoglobin). As defined herein, the terms
"binds selectively" means binding to a predetermined target (e.g.
total hemoglobin including glycated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c))
and "binds equivalently" mean non-preferentially to both the
protein (e.g., hemoglobin) and the glycated protein (e.g.,
hemoglobin A1c).
[0072] Step 2: Addition of Target:
[0073] Target can be small molecule or protein. In certain
embodiments, the primary binding occurs and is assumed to saturate
nearly all binding sites on the surface of the secondary support.
The importance of this is that samples with different total target
concentrations will still yield a representative proportion of the
target analyte bound to the surface.
[0074] Step 3: Addition of Detection Antibody:
[0075] In certain embodiments, the secondary antibody is introduced
to the surface and only binds to the immobilized target analyte.
This means the ELISA-like sandwich complex only forms on sites
occupied by target analyte and not on sites occupied by non-target
(e.g., non-glycated hemoglobin).
[0076] Step 4: Signal Transduction and Detection:
[0077] The anti-target antibody that selectively binds to target is
labeled with an intermediary enzyme of a peroxide generating
system, e.g., an oxidase enzyme (SOx). The intermediary enzyme
label generates a product that is a cofactor or substrate for an
oxidase enzyme which produces hydrogen peroxide. The redox active
EAM is delivered to the hydrogen peroxide containing assay mixture
and reaction between the PSM of the EAM and the hydrogen peroxide
proceeds homogeneously in the solution phase.
[0078] Step 5: SAM Formation:
[0079] Combing assay mixture of hydrogen peroxide reacted and
unreacted EAM is delivered to an unmodified electrode where SAM
formation of both reacted and unreacted EAM occurs. Quantifiable
signal of both reacted and unreacted EAM can then be measured
[0080] The amount of signal is directly correlated to the number of
sandwich complexes, which in turn is dependent on how much
hemoglobin A1c is immobilized on the surface. Since the amount of
immobilized hemoglobin A1c is directly dependent on the percentage
of hemoglobin A1c is to total hemoglobin in the original sample,
the signal observed provides an assessment of the ratio
(percentage) of hemoglobin A1c to total hemoglobin.
[0081] For hemoglobin A1c is, one of the binding ligands, either
the capture binding ligand or the soluble binding ligand has
specificity for the glycated form of hemoglobin. That is, in one
embodiment, the capture binding ligand can bind either form of
hemoglobin; after washing the surface, a soluble binding ligand
that has specificity only for the glycated form (i.e. Hb A1c) with
the peroxide-generating moiety is added. Alternatively, the capture
binding ligand has specificity for Hb1Ac over other forms of
hemoglobin, and a soluble capture ligand without such specificity
can be used after appropriate washing of the surface. This approach
can be used for other target analytes where detection of either the
glycated or nonglycated form is desired. As will be appreciated by
those in the art, there are also target analytes for which
detection of both forms is desired, and in those embodiments, using
binding ligands that do not have specificity for one or the other
is used.
[0082] This single-measurement detection of hemoglobin A1c is
coupled to an electro-active SAM provides a less complex means for
determining the proportion of Target to total hemoglobin in a
sample. It offers the advantages of not needing to perform two
measurements, as well as eliminating optical measurements, multiple
antibody pairs, or percentage calculation algorithms, that
introduces further error, based on two separate measurements for
hemoglobin A1c is and total hemoglobin Target analytes of the
disclosure may be labeled. Thus, by "labeled target analyte" herein
is meant a target analyte that is labeled with a member of a
specific binding pair.
[0083] Samples
[0084] The target analytes are generally present in samples. As
will be appreciated by those in the art, the sample solution may
comprise any number of things, including, but not limited to,
bodily fluids (including, but not limited to, blood, urine, serum,
lymph, saliva, anal and vaginal secretions, perspiration and semen,
of virtually any organism, with mammalian samples being preferred
and human samples being particularly preferred); environmental
samples (including, but not limited to, air, agricultural, water
and soil samples); plant materials; biological warfare agent
samples; research samples, purified samples, raw samples, etc.; as
will be appreciated by those in the art, virtually any experimental
manipulation may have been done on the sample. Some embodiments
utilize target samples from stored (e.g. frozen and/or archived) or
fresh tissues. Paraffin-embedded samples are of particular use in
many embodiments, as these samples can be very useful, due to the
presence of additional data associated with the samples, such as
diagnosis and prognosis. Fixed and paraffin-embedded tissue samples
as described herein refers to storable or archival tissue samples.
Most patient-derived pathological samples are routinely fixed and
paraffin-embedded to allow for histological analysis and subsequent
archival storage.
[0085] Solid Supports
[0086] The target analytes are detected using solid supports
comprising electrodes. By "substrate" or "solid support" or other
grammatical equivalents herein is meant any material that can be
modified to contain discrete individual sites appropriate of the
attachment or association of capture ligands. Suitable substrates
include metal surfaces such as gold, electrodes as defined below,
glass and modified or functionalized glass, fiberglass, teflon,
ceramics, mica, plastic (including acrylics, polystyrene and
copolymers of styrene and other materials, polypropylene,
polyethylene, polybutylene, polyimide, polycarbonate,
polyurethanes, Teflon.TM., and derivatives thereof, etc.), GETEK (a
blend of polypropylene oxide and fiberglass), etc, polysaccharides,
nylon or nitrocellulose, resins, silica or silica-based materials
including silicon and modified silicon, carbon, metals, inorganic
glasses and a variety of other polymers, with printed circuit board
(PCB) materials being particularly preferred. In one embodiment,
solid support is selected from microparticles, magnetic
microparticles, beads, and microchannels.
[0087] The present system finds particular utility in array
formats, i.e. wherein there is a matrix of addressable detection
electrodes (herein generally referred to "pads", "addresses" or
"micro-locations"). By "array" herein is meant a plurality of
capture ligands in an array format; the size of the array will
depend on the composition and end use of the array. Arrays
containing from about 2 different capture substrates to many
thousands can be made.
[0088] In a preferred embodiment, the detection electrodes are
formed on a substrate. In addition, the discussion herein is
generally directed to the use of gold electrodes, but as will be
appreciated by those in the art, other electrodes can be used as
well. The substrate can comprise a wide variety of materials, as
outlined herein and in the cited references.
[0089] In general, materials include printed circuit board
materials. Circuit board materials are those that comprise an
insulating substrate that is coated with a conducting layer and
processed using lithography techniques, particularly
photolithography techniques, to form the patterns of electrodes and
interconnects (sometimes referred to in the art as interconnections
or leads). The insulating substrate is generally, but not always, a
polymer. As is known in the art, one or a plurality of layers may
be used, to make either "two dimensional" (e.g. all electrodes and
interconnections in a plane) or "three dimensional" (wherein the
electrodes are on one surface and the interconnects may go through
the board to the other side or wherein electrodes are on a
plurality of surfaces) boards. Three dimensional systems frequently
rely on the use of drilling or etching, followed by electroplating
with a metal such as copper, such that the "through board"
interconnections are made. Circuit board materials are often
provided with a foil already attached to the substrate, such as a
copper foil, with additional copper added as needed (for example
for interconnections), for example by electroplating. The copper
surface may then need to be roughened, for example through etching,
to allow attachment of the adhesion layer. Accordingly, in a
preferred embodiment, the present invention provides chips that
comprise substrates comprising a plurality of electrodes,
preferably gold electrodes. The number of electrodes is as outlined
for arrays. Each electrode becomes modified with a self-assembled
monolayer in situ during the last step of the assay as outlined
herein. In addition, each electrode has an interconnection, that is
the electrode is ultimately attached to a device that can control
the electrode. That is, each electrode is independently
addressable.
[0090] Finally, the compositions of the invention can include a
wide variety of additional components, including microfluidic
components and robotic components (see for example U.S. Pat. Nos.
6,942,771 and 7,312,087 and related cases, both of which are hereby
incorporated by reference in its entirety), and detection systems
including computers utilizing signal processing techniques (see for
example U.S. Pat. No. 6,740,518, hereby incorporated by reference
in its entirety).
[0091] Electrodes
[0092] The solid supports of the invention comprise electrodes. By
"electrodes" herein is meant a composition, which, when connected
to an electronic device, is able to sense a current or charge and
convert it to a signal. Preferred electrodes are known in the art
and include, but are not limited to, certain metals and their
oxides, including gold; platinum; palladium; silicon; aluminum;
metal oxide electrodes including platinum oxide, titanium oxide,
tin oxide, indium tin oxide, palladium oxide, silicon oxide,
aluminum oxide, molybdenum oxide (Mo2O6), tungsten oxide (WO3) and
ruthenium oxides; and carbon (including glassy carbon electrodes,
graphite and carbon paste). Preferred electrodes include gold,
silicon, carbon and metal oxide electrodes, with gold being
particularly preferred.
[0093] The electrodes described herein are depicted as a flat
surface, which is only one of the possible conformations of the
electrode and is for schematic purposes only. The conformation of
the electrode will vary with the detection method used.
[0094] The electrodes of the invention are generally incorporated
into cartridges and can take a wide variety of configurations, and
can include working and reference electrodes, interconnects
(including "through board" interconnects), and microfluidic
components. See for example U.S. Pat. No. 7,312,087, incorporated
herein by reference in its entirety. In addition, the chips
generally include a working electrode with the components described
herein, a reference electrode, and a counter/auxiliary
electrode.
[0095] In a preferred embodiment, detection electrodes consist of
an evaporated gold circuit on a polymer backing.
[0096] The cartridges include substrates comprising the arrays of
biomolecules, and can be configured in a variety of ways. For
example, the chips can include reaction chambers with inlet and
outlet ports for the introduction and removal of reagents. In
addition, the cartridges can include caps or lids that have
microfluidic components, such that the sample can be introduced,
reagents added, reactions done, and then the sample is added to the
reaction chamber comprising the array for detection.
[0097] Self-Assembled Monolayers
[0098] The electrodes comprise a self-assembled monolayer ("SAM")
formed in situ as part of the assay. By "monolayer" or
"self-assembled monolayer" or "SAM" herein is meant a relatively
ordered assembly of molecules spontaneously chemisorbed on a
surface, in which the molecules are oriented approximately parallel
to each other and roughly perpendicular to the surface. Each of the
molecules includes a functional group that adheres to the surface,
and a portion that interacts with neighboring molecules in the
monolayer to form the relatively ordered array. A "mixed" monolayer
comprises a heterogeneous monolayer, that is, where at least two
different molecules make up the monolayer. As outlined herein, the
use of a monolayer reduces the amount of non-specific binding of
biomolecules to the surface, and, in the case of nucleic acids,
increases the efficiency of oligonucleotide hybridization as a
result of the distance of the oligonucleotide from the electrode.
In addition, a monolayer serves to keep charge carriers away from
the surface of the electrode.
[0099] In some embodiments, the monolayer comprises conductive
oligomers, and in particular, conductive oligomers are generally
used to attach the EAM to the electrode surface, as described
below. By "conductive oligomer" herein is meant a substantially
conducting oligomer, preferably linear, some embodiments of which
are referred to in the literature as "molecular wires". By
"substantially conducting" herein is meant that the oligomer is
capable of transferring electrons at 100 Hz. Generally, the
conductive oligomer has substantially overlapping .tau.-orbitals,
i.e. conjugated .tau.-orbitals, as between the monomeric units of
the conductive oligomer, although the conductive oligomer may also
contain one or more sigma (.sigma.) bonds. Additionally, a
conductive oligomer may be defined functionally by its ability to
inject or receive electrons into or from an associated EAM.
Furthermore, the conductive oligomer is more conductive than the
insulators as defined herein. Additionally, the conductive
oligomers of the invention are to be distinguished from
electro-active polymers, that themselves may donate or accept
electrons.
[0100] A more detailed description of conductive oligomers is found
in WO/1999/57317, herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
In particular, the conductive oligomers as shown in Structures 1 to
9 on page 14 to 21 of WO/1999/57317 find use in the present
invention. In some embodiments, the conductive oligomer has the
following structure:
##STR00001##
[0101] In addition, the terminus of at least some of the conductive
oligomers in the monolayer is electronically exposed. By
"electronically exposed" herein is meant that upon the placement of
an EAM in close proximity to the terminus, and after initiation
with the appropriate signal, a signal dependent on the presence of
the EAM may be detected. The conductive oligomers may or may not
have terminal groups. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, there is no
additional terminal group, and the conductive oligomer terminates
with a terminal group; for example, such as an acetylene bond.
Alternatively, in some embodiments, a terminal group is added,
sometimes depicted herein as "Q". A terminal group may be used for
several reasons; for example, to contribute to the electronic
availability of the conductive oligomer for detection of EAMs, or
to alter the surface of the SAM for other reasons, for example to
prevent non-specific binding. For example, there may be negatively
charged groups on the terminus to form a negatively charged surface
such that when the target analyte is nucleic acid such as DNA or
RNA, the nucleic acid is repelled or prevented from lying down on
the surface, to facilitate hybridization. Preferred terminal groups
include --NH, --OH, --COOH, and alkyl groups such as --CH.sub.3,
and (poly)alkyloxides such as (poly)ethylene glycol, with
--OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2OH, --(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.2H,
--(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.3H, and --(OCH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.4H
being preferred.
[0102] In one embodiment, it is possible to use mixtures of
conductive oligomers with different types of terminal groups. Thus,
for example, some of the terminal groups may facilitate detection,
and some may prevent non-specific binding.
[0103] The passivation agents thus serve as a physical barrier to
block solvent accessibility to the electrode. As such, the
passivation agents themselves may in fact be either (1) conducting
or (2) nonconducting, i.e. insulating, molecules. Thus, in one
embodiment, the passivation agents are conductive oligomers, as
described herein, with or without a terminal group to block or
decrease the transfer of charge to the electrode. Other passivation
agents which may be conductive include oligomers of
--(CF.sub.2).sub.n--, --(CHF).sub.n-- and --(CFR).sub.n--. In a
preferred embodiment, the passivation agents are insulator
moieties.
[0104] In some embodiments, the monolayers comprise insulators. An
"insulator" is a substantially nonconducting oligomer, preferably
linear. By "substantially nonconducting" herein is meant that the
rate of electron transfer through the insulator is slower than the
rate of electron transfer through the conductive oligomer. Stated
differently, the electrical resistance of the insulator is higher
than the electrical resistance of the conductive oligomer. It
should be noted however that even oligomers generally considered to
be insulators, such as --(CH.sub.2).sub.16 molecules, still may
transfer electrons, albeit at a slow rate.
[0105] In some embodiments, the insulators have a conductivity, S,
of about 10.sup.-7.OMEGA.-1 cm.sup.-1 or lower, with less than
about 10.sup.-8.OMEGA..sup.-1 cm.sup.-1 being preferred. Gardner et
al., Sensors and Actuators A 51 (1995) 57-66, incorporated herein
by reference.
[0106] Generally, insulators are alkyl or heteroalkyl oligomers or
moieties with sigma bonds, although any particular insulator
molecule may contain aromatic groups or one or more conjugated
bonds. By "heteroalkyl" herein is meant an alkyl group that has at
least one heteroatom, i.e. nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus,
silicon or boron included in the chain. Alternatively, the
insulator may be quite similar to a conductive oligomer with the
addition of one or more heteroatoms or bonds that serve to inhibit
or slow, preferably substantially, electron transfer. In some
embodiments the insulator comprises C.sub.6-C.sub.16 alkyl.
[0107] The passivation agents, including insulators, may be
substituted with R groups as defined herein to alter the packing of
the moieties or conductive oligomers on an electrode, the
hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity of the insulator, and the
flexibility, i.e. the rotational, torsional or longitudinal
flexibility of the insulator. For example, branched alkyl groups
may be used. In addition, the terminus of the passivation agent,
including insulators, may contain an additional group to influence
the exposed surface of the monolayer, sometimes referred to herein
as a terminal group ("TG"). For example, the addition of charged,
neutral or hydrophobic groups may be done to inhibit non-specific
binding from the sample, or to influence the kinetics of binding of
the analyte, etc. For example, there may be charged groups on the
terminus to form a charged surface to encourage or discourage
binding of certain target analytes or to repel or prevent from
lying down on the surface.
[0108] The length of the passivation agent will vary as needed.
Generally, the length of the passivation agents is similar to the
length of the conductive oligomers, as outlined above. In addition,
the conductive oligomers may be basically the same length as the
passivation agents or longer than them.
[0109] The in situ monolayer may comprise a single type of
passivation agent, including insulators, or different types.
[0110] Suitable insulators are known in the art, and include, but
are not limited to, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n--, --(CRH).sub.n--, and
--(CR.sub.2).sub.n--, ethylene glycol or derivatives using other
heteroatoms in place of oxygen, i.e. nitrogen or sulfur (sulfur
derivatives are not preferred when the electrode is gold). In some
embodiments, the insulator comprises C.sub.6 to C.sub.16 alkyl.
[0111] In some embodiments, the electrode is a metal surface and
need not necessarily have interconnects or the ability to do
electrochemistry.
[0112] Electroactive Moieties
[0113] In addition to the SAMs, the in situ modified electrodes
comprise an EAM. By "electroactive moiety (EAM)" or "transition
metal complex" or "redox active molecule" or "electron transfer
moiety (ETM)" herein is meant a metal-containing compound which is
capable of reversibly or semi-reversibly transferring one or more
electrons. It is to be understood that electron donor and acceptor
capabilities are relative; that is, a molecule which can lose an
electron under certain experimental conditions will be able to
accept an electron under different experimental conditions.
[0114] It is to be understood that the number of possible
transition metal complexes is very large, and that one skilled in
the art of electron transfer compounds will be able to utilize a
number of compounds in the present invention. By "transitional
metal" herein is meant metals whose atoms have a partial or
completed shell of electrons. Suitable transition metals for use in
the invention include, but are not limited to, cadmium (Cd), copper
(Cu), cobalt (Co), palladium (Pd), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), ruthenium
(Ru), rhodium (Rh), osmium (Os), rhenium (Re), platinum (Pt),
scandium (Sc), titanium (Ti), Vanadium (V), chromium (Cr),
manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), Molybdenum (Mo), technetium (Tc),
tungsten (W), and iridium (Ir). That is, the first series of
transition metals, the platinum metals (Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir and Pt),
along with Fe, Re, W, Mo and Tc, find particular use in the present
invention. Metals that find use in the invention also are those
that do not change the number of coordination sites upon a change
in oxidation state, including ruthenium, osmium, iron, platinum and
palladium, with osmium, ruthenium and iron being especially useful.
Generally, transition metals are depicted herein (or in
incorporated references) as TM or M.
[0115] The transitional metal and the coordinating ligands form a
metal complex. By "ligand" or "coordinating ligand" (depicted
herein or in incorporated references in the figures as "L") herein
is meant an atom, ion, molecule, or functional group that generally
donates one or more of its electrons through a coordinate covalent
bond to, or shares its electrons through a covalent bond with, one
or more central atoms or ions.
[0116] In some embodiments, small polar ligands are used; suitable
small polar ligands, generally depicted herein as "L", fall into
two general categories, as is more fully described herein. In one
embodiment, the small polar ligands will be effectively
irreversibly bound to the metal ion, due to their characteristics
as generally poor leaving groups or as good sigma donors, and the
identity of the metal. These ligands may be referred to as
"substitutionally inert". Alternatively, as is more fully described
below, the small polar ligands may be reversibly bound to the metal
ion, such that upon binding of a target analyte, the analyte may
provide one or more coordination atoms for the metal, effectively
replacing the small polar ligands, due to their good leaving group
properties or poor sigma donor properties. These ligands may be
referred to as "substitutionally labile". The ligands preferably
form dipoles, since this will contribute to a high solvent
reorganization energy.
[0117] Some of the structures of transitional metal complexes are
shown below:
##STR00002##
[0118] L are the co-ligands, that provide the coordination atoms
for the binding of the metal ion. As will be appreciated by those
in the art, the number and nature of the co-ligands will depend on
the coordination number of the metal ion. Mono-, di- or polydentate
co-ligands may be used at any position. Thus, for example, when the
metal has a coordination number of six, the L from the terminus of
the conductive oligomer, the L contributed from the nucleic acid,
and r, add up to six. Thus, when the metal has a coordination
number of six, r may range from zero (when all coordination atoms
are provided by the other two ligands) to four, when all the
co-ligands are monodentate. Thus generally, r will be from 0 to 8,
depending on the coordination number of the metal ion and the
choice of the other ligands.
[0119] In one embodiment, the metal ion has a coordination number
of six and both the ligand attached to the conductive oligomer and
the ligand attached to the nucleic acid are at least bidentate;
that is, r is preferably zero, one (i.e., the remaining co-ligand
is bidentate) or two (two monodentate co-ligands are used).
[0120] As will be appreciated in the art, the co-ligands can be the
same or different. Suitable ligands fall into two categories:
ligands which use nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, carbon or phosphorus
atoms (depending on the metal ion) as the coordination atoms
(generally referred to in the literature as sigma (a) donors) and
organometallic ligands such as metallocene ligands (generally
referred to in the literature as pi (Tr) donors, and depicted
herein as Lm). Suitable nitrogen donating ligands are well known in
the art and include, but are not limited to, cyano (C.ident.N),
NH.sub.2; NHR; NRR'; pyridine; pyrazine; isonicotinamide;
imidazole; bipyridine and substituted derivatives of bipyridine;
terpyridine and substituted derivatives; phenanthrolines,
particularly 1,10-phenanthroline (abbreviated phen) and substituted
derivatives of phenanthrolines such as 4,7-dimethylphenanthroline
and dipyridol[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine (abbreviated dppz);
dipyridophenazine; 1,4,5,8,9,12-hexaazatriphenylene (abbreviated
hat); 9,10-phenanthrenequinone diimine (abbreviated phi);
1,4,5,8-tetraazaphenanthrene (abbreviated tap);
1,4,8,11-tetra-azacyclotetradecane (abbreviated cyclam) and
isocyanide. Substituted derivatives, including fused derivatives,
may also be used. In some embodiments, porphyrins and substituted
derivatives of the porphyrin family may be used. See for example,
Comprehensive Coordination Chemistry, Ed. Wilkinson et al.,
Pergammon Press, 1987, Chapters 13.2 (pp 73-98), 21.1 (pp. 813-898)
and 21.3 (pp 915-957), all of which are hereby expressly
incorporated by reference.
[0121] As will be appreciated in the art, any ligand
donor(1)-bridge-donor(2) where donor (1) binds to the metal and
donor(2) is available for interaction with the surrounding medium
(solvent, protein, etc.) can be used in the present invention,
especially if donor(1) and donor(2) are coupled through a pi
system, as in cyanos (C is donor(1), N is donor(2), pi system is
the CN triple bond). One example is bipyrimidine, which looks much
like bipyridine but has N donors on the "back side" for
interactions with the medium. Additional co-ligands include, but
are not limited to cyanates, isocyanates (--N.dbd.C.dbd.O),
thiocyanates, isonitrile, N.sub.2, O.sub.2, carbonyl, halides,
alkoxyide, thiolates, amides, phosphides, and sulfur containing
compound such as sulfino, sulfonyl, sulfoamino, and sulfamoyl.
[0122] In some embodiments, multiple cyanos are used as co-ligand
to complex with different metals. For example, seven cyanos bind
Re(III); eight bind Mo(IV) and W(IV). Thus at Re(III) with 6 or
less cyanos and one or more L, or Mo(IV) or W(IV) with 7 or less
cyanos and one or more L can be used in the present invention. The
EAM with W(IV) system has particular advantages over the others
because it is more inert, easier to prepare, more favorable
reduction potential. Generally that a larger CN/L ratio will give
larger shifts.
[0123] Suitable sigma donating ligands using carbon, oxygen, sulfur
and phosphorus are known in the art. For example, suitable sigma
carbon donors are found in Cotton and Wilkenson, Advanced Organic
Chemistry, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1988, hereby
incorporated by reference; see page 38, for example. Similarly,
suitable oxygen ligands include crown ethers, water and others
known in the art. Phosphines and substituted phosphines are also
suitable; see page 38 of Cotton and Wilkenson.
[0124] The oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus and nitrogen-donating ligands
are attached in such a manner as to allow the heteroatoms to serve
as coordination atoms.
[0125] In some embodiments, organometallic ligands are used. In
addition to purely organic compounds for use as redox moieties, and
various transition metal coordination complexes with .delta.-bonded
organic ligand with donor atoms as heterocyclic or exocyclic
substituents, there is available a wide variety of transition metal
organometallic compounds with .pi.-bonded organic ligands (see
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Ed., Cotton & Wilkinson, John
Wiley & Sons, 1988, chapter 26; Organometallics, A Concise
Introduction, Elschenbroich et al., 2nd Ed., 1992, VCH; and
Comprehensive Organometallic Chemistry II, A Review of the
Literature 1982-1994, Abel et al. Ed., Vol. 7, chapters 7, 8, 10
& 11, Pergamon Press, hereby expressly incorporated by
reference). Such organometallic ligands include cyclic aromatic
compounds such as the cyclopentadienide ion [C.sub.5H.sub.5 (-1)]
and various ring substituted and ring fused derivatives, such as
the indenylide (-1) ion, that yield a class of
bis(cyclopentadieyl)metal compounds, (i.e. the metallocenes); see
for example Robins et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 104:1882-1893 (1982);
and Gassman et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 108:4228-4229 (1986),
incorporated by reference. Of these, ferrocene
[(C.sub.5H.sub.5).sub.2 Fe] and its derivatives are prototypical
examples which have been used in a wide variety of chemical
(Connelly et al., Chem. Rev. 96:877-910 (1996), incorporated by
reference) and electrochemical (Geiger et al., Advances in
Organometallic Chemistry 23:1-93; and Geiger et al., Advances in
Organometallic Chemistry 24:87, incorporated by reference) electron
transfer or "redox" reactions. Metallocene derivatives of a variety
of the first, second and third row transition metals are potential
candidates as redox moieties that are covalently attached to either
the ribose ring or the nucleoside base of nucleic acid. Other
potentially suitable organometallic ligands include cyclic arenes
such as benzene, to yield bis(arene)metal compounds and their ring
substituted and ring fused derivatives, of which
bis(benzene)chromium is a prototypical example. Other acyclic
.pi.-bonded ligands such as the allyl(-1) ion, or butadiene yield
potentially suitable organometallic compounds, and all such
ligands, in conduction with other .pi.-bonded and .delta.-bonded
ligands constitute the general class of organometallic compounds in
which there is a metal to carbon bond. Electrochemical studies of
various dimers and oligomers of such compounds with bridging
organic ligands, and additional non-bridging ligands, as well as
with and without metal-metal bonds are potential candidate redox
moieties in nucleic acid analysis.
[0126] When one or more of the co-ligands is an organometallic
ligand, the ligand is generally attached via one of the carbon
atoms of the organometallic ligand, although attachment may be via
other atoms for heterocyclic ligands. Preferred organometallic
ligands include metallocene ligands, including substituted
derivatives and the metalloceneophanes (see page 1174 of Cotton and
Wilkenson, supra). For example, derivatives of metallocene ligands
such as methylcyclopentadienyl, with multiple methyl groups being
preferred, such as pentamethylcyclopentadienyl, can be used to
increase the stability of the metallocene. In a preferred
embodiment, only one of the two metallocene ligands of a
metallocene are derivatized.
[0127] As described herein, any combination of ligands may be used.
Preferred combinations include: a) all ligands are nitrogen
donating ligands; b) all ligands are organometallic ligands; and c)
the ligand at the terminus of the conductive oligomer is a
metallocene ligand and the ligand provided by the nucleic acid is a
nitrogen donating ligand, with the other ligands, if needed, are
either nitrogen donating ligands or metallocene ligands, or a
mixture.
[0128] As a general rule, EAM comprising non-macrocyclic chelators
are bound to metal ions to form non-macrocyclic chelate compounds,
since the presence of the metal allows for multiple proligands to
bind together to give multiple oxidation states.
[0129] In some embodiments, nitrogen donating proligands are used.
Suitable nitrogen donating proligands are well known in the art and
include, but are not limited to, NH.sub.2; NHR; NRR'; pyridine;
pyrazine; isonicotinamide; imidazole; bipyridine and substituted
derivatives of bipyridine; terpyridine and substituted derivatives;
phenanthrolines, particularly 1,10-phenanthroline (abbreviated
phen) and substituted derivatives of phenanthrolines such as
4,7-dimethylphenanthroline and dipyridol[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine
(abbreviated dppz); dipyridophenazine;
1,4,5,8,9,12-hexaazatriphenylene (abbreviated hat);
9,10-phenanthrenequinone diimine (abbreviated phi);
1,4,5,8-tetraazaphenanthrene (abbreviated tap);
1,4,8,11-tetra-azacyclotetradecane (abbreviated cyclam) and
isocyanide. Substituted derivatives, including fused derivatives,
may also be used. It should be noted that macrocylic ligands that
do not coordinatively saturate the metal ion, and which require the
addition of another proligand, are considered non-macrocyclic for
this purpose. As will be appreciated by those in the art, it is
possible to covalent attach a number of "non-macrocyclic" ligands
to form a coordinatively saturated compound, but that is lacking a
cyclic skeleton.
[0130] In some embodiments, a mixture of monodentate (e.g., at
least one cyano ligand), bi-dentate, tri-dentate, and polydentate
ligands can be used in the construction of EAMs.
[0131] Of particular use in the present invention are EAMs that are
metallocenes, and in particular ferrocenes, which have at least a
first self-immolative moiety attached, although in some
embodiments, more than one self-immolative moiety is attached as is
described below (it should also be noted that other EAMs, as are
broadly described herein, with self-immolative moieties can also be
used). In some embodiments, when more than one self-immolative
moiety is attached to a ferrocene, they are all attached to one of
the cyclopentydienyl rings. In some embodiments, the
self-immolative moieties are attached to different rings. In some
embodiments, it is possible to saturate one or both of the
cyclopentydienyl rings with self-immolative moieties, as long as
one site is used for attachment to the electrode.
[0132] In some embodiments, the EAMs comprise substituted
1,1'-ferrocenes. Ferrocene is air-stable. It can be easily
substituted with both capture ligand or reactive moiety and
anchoring group. Upon binding of the target protein to the capture
ligand on the ferrocene which will not only change the environment
around the ferrocene, but also prevent the cyclopentadienyl rings
from spinning, which will change the energy by approximately 4
kJ/mol. WO/1998/57159; Heinze and Schlenker, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem.
2974-2988 (2004); Heinze and Schlenker, Eur. J. Inorg. Chem. 66-71
(2005); and Holleman-Wiberg, Inorganic Chemistry, Academic Press
34th Ed, at 1620, all incorporated by reference.
##STR00003##
[0133] In some other embodiments, the EAMs comprise
1,3-disubstituted ferrocenes. While 1,3-disubstituted ferrocenes
are known (see, Bickert et al., Organometallics 1984, 3, 654-657;
Farrington et al., Chem. Commun. 2002, 308-309; Pichon et al.,
Chem. Commun. 2004, 598-599; and Steurer et al., Organometallics
2007, 26, 3850-3859), electrochemical studies of this class of
molecules in SAMs have not been reported in the literature. In
contrast to 1,1'-disubstituted ferrocenes where cyclopentadienyl
(Cp) ring rotation can place both Cp substituents in an eclipsed
conformation, 1,3-disubstituted ferrocene regioisomers provide a
molecular architecture that enforces a rigid geometry between these
Cp groups. Representative examples of 1,3-disubstitued ferrocenes
are shown below such as compounds 1-5. An example of a
1,3-disubstituted ferrocene for attaching both anchoring and
functional ligands is shown below:
##STR00004##
[0134] A series of 1,3-disubstituted ferrocene derivatives (1-4)
were synthesized with different functional moieties and
organosulfur anchoring groups for SAM formation on gold, and are
shown below.
##STR00005##
[0135] Additional ferrocene EAMs suitable for use in methods of
disclosure are disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No.
13/667,713, filed Nov. 2, 2012, which claims the benefit of U.S.
Provisional Application No. 61/555,945, filed Nov. 4, 2011, all
which are expressly incorporated by reference in their
entirety.
[0136] In addition, EAMs generally have an attachment moiety for
attachment of the EAM to the conductive oligomer which is used to
attach the EAM to the electrode. In general, although not required,
in the case of metallocenes such as ferrocenes, the self-immolative
moiety(ies) are attached to one of the cyclopentydienyl rings, and
the attachment moiety is attached to the other ring, as is
generally depicted in FIG. 8, although attachment to the same ring
can also be done. As will be appreciated by those in the art, any
combination of self-immolative moieties and at least one attachment
linker can be used, and on either ring.
[0137] In addition to the self-immolative moiety(ies) and the
attachment moiety(ies), the ferrocene can comprise additional
substituent groups, which can be added for a variety of reasons,
including altering the E.sup.0 in the presence or absence of at
least the self-immolative group. Suitable substituent groups,
frequently depicted in associated and incorporated references as
"R" groups, are recited in U.S. patent application Ser. No.
12/253,828, filed Oct. 17, 2008; U.S. patent application Ser. No.
12/253,875, filed Oct. 17, 2008; U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 61/332,565, filed May 7, 2010; U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 61/347,121, filed May 21, 2010; and U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 61/366,013, filed Jul. 20, 2010,
hereby incorporated by reference.
[0138] In some embodiments, such as depicted below, the EAM does
not comprise a self-immolative moiety, in the case where the
peroxide-sensitive moiety is attached directly to the EAM and
provides a change in E.sup.0 when the peroxide-sensitive moiety is
exposed to peroxide. As shown below, one embodiment allows the
peroxide-sensitive moiety to be attached directly to the EAM (in
this case, a ferrocene), such that the ferrocene has a first
E.sup.0 when the pinacol boronate ester moiety is attached, and a
second E.sup.0 when removed, e.g., in the presence of the
peroxide.
##STR00006##
[0139] Self-Immolative Moieties
[0140] The EAMs of the invention include at least one
self-immolative moiety that is covalently attached to the EAM such
that the EAM has a first E.sup.0 when it is present and a second
E.sup.0 when it has been removed as described below.
[0141] The term "self-immolative spacer" refers to a bifunctional
chemical moiety that is capable of covalently linking two chemical
moieties into a normally stable tripartate molecule. The
self-immolative spacer is capable of spontaneously separating from
the second moiety if the bond to the first moiety is cleaved. In
the present invention, the self-immolative spacer links a peroxide
sensitive moiety, e.g., a boron moiety, to the EAM. Upon exposure
to peroxide, the boron moiety is removed and the spacer falls
apart, as generally depicted in FIG. 8. Generally speaking, any
spacer where irreversible repetitive bond rearrangement reactions
are initiated by an electron-donating alcohol functional group
(i.e. quinone methide motifs) can be designed with boron groups
serving as triggering moieties that generate alcohols under
oxidative conditions. Alternatively, the boron moiety can mask a
latent phenolic oxygen in a ligand that is a pro-chelator for a
transition metal. Upon oxidation, the ligand is transformed and
initiates EAM formation in the SAM. For example, a sample chelating
ligand is salicaldehyde isonicotinoyl hydrazone that binds
iron.
[0142] As will be appreciated by those in the art, a wide variety
of self-immolative moieties may be used with a wide variety of EAMs
and peroxide sensitive moieties. Self-immolative linkers have been
described in a number of references, including US Publication Nos.
20090041791; 20100145036 and U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,705,045 and
7,223,837, all of which are expressly incorporated by reference in
their entirety, particularly for the disclosure of self-immolative
spacers.
[0143] A few self-immolative linkers of particular use in the
present invention are shown in FIG. 9. The self-immolative spacer
can comprise a single monomeric unit or polymers, either of the
same monomers (homopolymers) or of different monomers
(heteropolymers). Alternatively, the self-immolative spacer can be
a neighboring group to an EAM in a SAM that changes the environment
of the EAM following cleavage analogous to the chemistry as recited
in previous application "Electrochemical Assay for the Detection of
Enzymes", U.S. Ser. No. 12/253,828, PCT/US2008/080363, hereby
incorporated by reference.
[0144] Peroxide Sensitive Moieties
[0145] The self-immolative spacers join the peroxide sensitive
moieties (PSMs, sometimes referred to herein as POMs) and the EAMs
of the invention. In general, a peroxide sensitive moiety is one
containing boron, as depicted in FIG. 8.
[0146] For example, the figures herein depict the use of ferrocene
derivatives, where the peroxide triggers a change from a benzyl
carbamate with a p-substituted pinacol borate ester to an amine.
This self-eliminating group has been described previously for
generating amine-functionalized florophores in the presence of
hydrogen peroxide (Sella, E.; Shabat, D. Self-immolative dendritic
probe for the direct detection of triacetone triperoxide. Chem.
Commun. 2008, 5701-5703; and Lo, L.-Cl; Chu, C.-Y. Development of
highly selective and sensitive probes for hydrogen peroxide. Chem.
Commun. 2003, 2728-2729 both of which are incorporated by
reference. Other such groups (aryl borate esters and arylboronic
acids) are also described in Sella and Lo. In addition,
ferrocenylamines are known to exhibit redox behavior at lower
potentials (.about.150 mV) as compared to their corresponding
carbamate derviatives (see Sagi et al., Amperometric Assay for
Aldolase Activity; Antibody-Catalyzed Ferrocenylamine Formation.
Anal. Chem. 2006, 78, 1459-1461, incorporated by reference
herein).
[0147] Capture and Soluble Binding Ligands
[0148] In addition to SAMs and EAMs, in some embodiments, a solid
support comprises capture binding ligands. "Binding ligand" or
"binding species" herein is meant a compound that is used to probe
for the presence of the target analyte and that will bind to the
target analyte. In general, for most of the embodiments described
herein, there are at least two binding ligands used per target
analyte molecule; a "capture" or "anchor" binding ligand that is
attached to a solid support, and a soluble binding ligand, that
binds independently to the target analyte, and either directly or
indirectly comprises at least one label such as a SOX or
intermediary enzyme of a peroxide generating system. By "capture
binding ligand" herein is meant a binding ligand that binds the
target analyte that is attached to a solid support that binds the
target analyte. By "soluble binding ligand" herein is meant a
binding ligand that is in solution that binds the target analyte at
a different site than the capture binding ligand.
[0149] As will be appreciated by those in the art, the composition
of the binding ligand will depend on the composition of the target
analyte. Binding ligands for a wide variety of analytes are known
or can be readily found using known techniques. For example, when
the analyte is a protein, the binding ligands include proteins
(particularly including antibodies or fragments thereof (FAbs,
etc.)) or small molecules.
[0150] In general, antibodies are useful as both capture and
soluble binding ligands.
[0151] The soluble binding ligand also comprises a peroxide
generating moiety such as an enzyme that generates peroxide. As
defined herein, the term "peroxide generating system" or
"peroxide-generating system" means one or more enzymes that
directly generates a peroxide from its substrate and/or an
intermediary enzyme that generates an intermediate, e.g., a
cofactor or pre-substrate, for another enzyme that in turn
generates a peroxide. In one example, a peroxide generating moiety
may be an enzyme that generates peroxide, e.g., "peroxide
generating enzyme". A wide variety of such enzymes are known,
including glucose oxidase, acyl CoA oxidases, alcohol oxidases,
aldehyde oxidases, etc. A wide variety of suitable oxidase enzymes
are known in the art (see any glucose oxidase enzyme classified as
EC 1.1.3.4, including, but not limited to, glucose oxidase, D-amino
acid oxidase (DAAO) and choline oxidase). Glucose oxidase enzymes
from a wide variety of organisms are well known, including
bacterial, fungal and animal (including mammalian), including, but
not limited to, Aspergillus species (e.g. A. niger), Penicillum
species, Streptomyces species, mouse, etc.). Also of use are acyl
CoA oxidases, classified as EC 1.3.3.6.
[0152] By the term "an intermediary enzyme" herein is meant an
enzyme that generates a product that is a substrate or a cofactor
for another enzyme such as another intermediary enzyme or a
peroxide-generating enzyme. For instance, the soluble binding
ligand may contain an enzyme, such as alkaline phosphatase (AP),
that catalyzes the generation of a necessary cofactor from a
phosphorylated precursor for a soluble apo-oxidase enzyme (i.e.,
FADP converted to FAD which binds to apo-DAAO) which in turn
generates peroxide by reaction with substrate. This strategy
enables cascade amplification of target binding events if the
concentrations of apo-enzyme, phosphorylated cofactor, and oxidase
enzyme substrate are high with respect to the surface immobilized
target.
[0153] Generally, the capture binding ligand allows the attachment
of a target analyte to the solid support surface, for the purposes
of detection. In one embodiment, the binding is specific, and the
binding ligand is part of a binding pair. By "specifically bind"
herein is meant that the ligand binds the analyte, with specificity
sufficient to differentiate between the analyte and other
components or contaminants of the test sample. By "specific binding
pair" herein is meant a complimentary pair of binding ligands such
as an antibody/antigen and receptor/ligand. The binding should be
sufficient to allow the analyte to remain bound under the
conditions of the assay, including wash steps to remove
non-specific binding. In some embodiments, for example in the
detection of certain biomolecules, the binding constants of the
analyte to the binding ligand will be at least about 10.sup.-4 to
10.sup.-9 M.sup.-1, with at least about 10.sup.-5 to 10.sup.-9
being preferred and at least about 10.sup.-7 to 10.sup.-9 M.sup.-1
being particularly preferred.
[0154] Binding ligands to a wide variety of analytes are known or
can be readily found using known techniques. For example, when the
analyte is a single-stranded nucleic acid, the binding ligand is
generally a substantially complementary nucleic acid.
Alternatively, as is generally described in U.S. Pat. Nos.
5,270,163, 5,475,096, 5,567,588, 5,595,877, 5,637,459, 5,683,867,
5,705,337, and related patents, hereby incorporated by reference,
nucleic acid "aptamers" can be developed for binding to virtually
any target analyte. Similarly the analyte may be a nucleic acid
binding protein and the capture binding ligand is either a
single-stranded or double-stranded nucleic acid; alternatively, the
binding ligand may be a nucleic acid binding protein when the
analyte is a single or double-stranded nucleic acid. When the
analyte is a protein, the binding ligands include proteins
(particularly including antibodies or fragments thereof (FAbs,
etc.)), small molecules, or aptamers, described above. Preferred
binding ligand proteins include antibodies and peptides. As will be
appreciated by those in the art, any two molecules that will
associate, preferably specifically, may be used, either as the
analyte or the binding ligand. Suitable analyte/binding ligand
pairs include, but are not limited to, antibodies/antigens,
receptors/ligand, proteins/nucleic acids; nucleic acids/nucleic
acids, enzymes/substrates and/or inhibitors, carbohydrates
(including glycoproteins and glycolipids)/lectins, carbohydrates
and other binding partners, proteins/proteins; and protein/small
molecules. These may be wild-type or derivative sequences.
[0155] It should also be noted that the invention described herein
can also be used as a sensor for the illicit explosive triacetone
triperoxide (TATP).
[0156] Anchor Groups
[0157] The present invention provides compounds including the EAM
(optionally become attached to the electrode surface with a
conductive oligomer), the SAM, that become bound in situ to the
electrode surface. Generally, in some embodiments, these moieties
are attached to the electrode using anchor group. By "anchor" or
"anchor group" herein is meant a chemical group that attaches the
compounds of the invention to an electrode.
[0158] As will be appreciated by those in the art, the composition
of the anchor group will vary depending on the composition of the
surface to which it will be attached in situ. In the case of gold
electrodes, both pyridinyl anchor groups and thiol based anchor
groups find particular use.
[0159] The covalent attachment of the conductive oligomer may be
accomplished in a variety of ways, depending on the electrode and
the conductive oligomer used. Generally, some type of linker is
used, as depicted below as "A" in Structure 1, where X is the
conductive oligomer, and the hatched surface is the electrode:
##STR00007##
[0160] In this embodiment, A is a linker or atom. The choice of "A"
will depend in part on the characteristics of the electrode. Thus,
for example, A may be a sulfur moiety when a gold electrode is
used. Alternatively, when metal oxide electrodes are used, A may be
a silicon (silane) moiety attached to the oxygen of the oxide (see
for example Chen et al., Langmuir 10:3332-3337 (1994); Lenhard et
al., J. Electroanal. Chem. 78:195-201 (1977), both of which are
expressly incorporated by reference). When carbon based electrodes
are used, A may be an amino moiety (preferably a primary amine; see
for example Deinhammer et al., Langmuir 10:1306-1313 (1994)). Thus,
preferred A moieties include, but are not limited to, silane
moieties, sulfur moieties (including alkyl sulfur moieties), and
amino moieties.
[0161] In some embodiments, the electrode is a carbon electrode,
i.e. a glassy carbon electrode, and attachment is via a nitrogen of
an amine group. A representative structure is depicted in Structure
15 of US Patent Application Publication No. 20080248592, hereby
incorporated by reference in its entirety but particularly for
Structures as described therein and the description of different
anchor groups and the accompanying text. Again, additional atoms
may be present, i.e. linkers and/or terminal groups.
[0162] In Structure 16 of US Patent Application Publication No.
20080248592, hereby incorporated by reference as above, the oxygen
atom is from the oxide of the metal oxide electrode. The Si atom
may also contain other atoms, i.e. be a silicon moiety containing
substitution groups. Other attachments for SAMs to other electrodes
are known in the art; see for example Napier et al., Langmuir,
1997, for attachment to indium tin oxide electrodes, and also the
chemisorption of phosphates to an indium tin oxide electrode (talk
by H. Holden Thorpe, CHI conference, May 4-5, 1998).
[0163] In one preferred embodiment, indium-tin-oxide (ITO) is used
as the electrode, and the anchor groups are phosphonate-containing
species.
[0164] Sulfur Anchor Groups
[0165] Although depicted in Structure 1 as a single moiety, the
conductive oligomer may be attached to the electrode with more than
one "A" moiety; the "A" moieties may be the same or different.
Thus, for example, when the electrode is a gold electrode, and "A"
is a sulfur atom or moiety, multiple sulfur atoms may be used to
attach the conductive oligomer to the electrode, such as is
generally depicted below in Structures 2, 3 and 4. As will be
appreciated by those in the art, other such structures can be made.
In Structures 2, 3 and 4 the A moiety is just a sulfur atom, but
substituted sulfur moieties may also be used.
##STR00008##
[0166] It should also be noted that similar to Structure 4, it may
be possible to have a conductive oligomer terminating in a single
carbon atom with three sulfur moieties attached to the
electrode.
[0167] In another aspect, the present invention provides anchors
comprising conjugated thiols. In some embodiments, the anchor
comprises an alkylthiol group.
[0168] In another aspect, the present invention provides conjugated
multipodal thio-containing compounds that serve as anchoring groups
in the construction of electroactive moieties for analyte detection
on electrodes, such as gold electrodes. That is, spacer groups
(which can be attached to EAMs, ReAMCs, or an "empty" monolayer
forming species) are attached using two or more sulfur atoms. These
mulitpodal anchor groups can be linear or cyclic, as described
herein.
[0169] In some embodiments, the anchor groups are "bipodal",
containing two sulfur atoms that will attach to the gold surface,
and linear, although in some cases it can be possible to include
systems with other multipodalities (e.g. "tripodal"). Such a
multipodal anchoring group display increased stability and/or allow
a greater footprint for preparing SAMs from thiol-containing
anchors with sterically demanding headgroups.
[0170] In some embodiments, the anchor comprises cyclic disulfides
("bipod"). Although in some cases it can be possible to include
ring system anchor groups with other multipodalities (e.g.
"tripodal"). The number of the atoms of the ring can vary, for
example from 5 to 10, and also includes multicyclic anchor groups,
as discussed below
[0171] In some embodiments, the anchor groups comprise a
[1,2,5]-dithiazepane unit which is seven-membered ring with an apex
nitrogen atom and a intramolecular disulfide bond as shown
below:
##STR00009##
[0172] In Structure (5), it should also be noted that the carbon
atoms of the ring can additionally be substituted. As will be
appreciated by those in the art, other membered rings are also
included. In addition, multicyclic ring structures can be used,
which can include cyclic heteroalkanes such as the
[1,2,5]-dithiazepane shown above substituted with other cyclic
alkanes (including cyclic heteroalkanes) or aromatic ring
structures.
[0173] In some embodiments, the anchor group and part of the spacer
has the structure shown below
##STR00010##
[0174] The "R" group herein can be any substitution group,
including a conjugated oligophenylethynylene unit with terminal
coordinating ligand for the transition metal component of the
EAM.
[0175] The anchors are synthesized from a bipodal intermediate (I)
(the compound as formula III where R=I), which is described in Li
et al., Org. Lett. 4:3631-3634 (2002), herein incorporated by
reference. See also Wei et al, J. Org, Chem. 69:1461-1469 (2004),
herein incorporated by reference.
[0176] The number of sulfur atoms can vary as outlined herein, with
particular embodiments utilizing one, two, and three per
spacer.
[0177] As will be appreciated by those in the art, the compositions
of the invention can be made in a variety of ways, including those
outlined below and in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/253,828,
filed Oct. 17, 2008; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/253,875,
filed Oct. 17, 2008; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.
61/332,565, filed May 7, 2010; U.S. Provisional Patent Application
No. 61/347,121, filed May 21, 2010; U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 61/366,013, filed Jul. 20, 2010. In some
embodiments, the composition are made according to methods
disclosed in of U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,013,459, 6,248,229, 7,018,523,
7,267,939, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/096,593 and
60/980,733, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/087,102, filed
on Aug. 7, 2008, all are herein incorporated in their entireties
for all purposes.
[0178] Applications
[0179] The systems of the invention find use in the detection of a
variety of target analytes, as outlined herein. In some
embodiments, "sandwich" type assays are used, as are generally
depicted in FIG. 6 In other embodiments, for example for the
detection of particular metabolites such as cholesterol, lipids and
glucose, other formats are used.
[0180] In some embodiments, for example in "sandwich" type formats,
the target analyte, contained within a test sample, is added to the
solid support comprising a capture binding ligand. This addition is
followed by an optional washing step and the addition of the
soluble binding ligand, although as will be appreciated by those in
the art, these additions can be done simultaneously or the solution
binding ligand can be added to the sample containing the target
analyte prior to addition to the solid support. The surface is
again optionally washed, and the substrate for the peroxide
sensitive moiety, e.g. glucose, FAD, etc is added under conditions
that if present, peroxide is generated. Peroxide containing
solution is then mixed with EAM in the solution phase under
conditions that the SIM is removed after the PSM reacts with
peroxide. The peroxide and EAM containing solution is then
delivered to the electrode. SAM formation occurs with both reacted
and unreacted EAM molecules becoming bound to the electrode. The
amount of reacted and unreacted EAMs can then be measure by
quantifying the electrochemical signal at E.sup.0.sub.2 and
E.sup.0.sub.1 respectively.
[0181] These conditions are generally physiological conditions.
Generally a plurality of assay mixtures is run in parallel with
different concentrations to obtain a differential response to the
various concentrations. Typically, one of these concentrations
serves as a negative control, i.e., at zero concentration or below
the level of detection. In addition, any variety of other reagents
may be included in the screening assay. These include reagents like
salts, neutral proteins, e.g. albumin, detergents, etc. which may
be used to facilitate optimal binding and/or reduce non-specific or
background interactions. Also reagents that otherwise improve the
efficiency of the assay, such as protease inhibitors, nuclease
inhibitors, anti-microbial agents, etc., may be used. The mixture
of components may be added in any order that provides for the
requisite binding.
[0182] The generation of peroxide results in the loss of the
PSM-SIM component of the complex, resulting in a change in the
E.sup.0 of the EAM. In some embodiments, the E.sup.0 of the EAM
changes by at about 20 mV, 30 mV, 40 mV, 50 mV, 75 mV, 80 mV, 90 mV
to 100 mV, some embodiments resulting in changes of 200, 300 or 500
mV being achieved. In some embodiments, the changes in the E.sup.0
of the EAM is a decrease. In some embodiments, the changes in the
E.sup.0 of the EAM is an increase.
[0183] Electron transfer is generally initiated electronically,
with voltage being preferred. Precise control and variations in the
applied potential can be via a potentiostat and either a three
electrode system (one reference, one sample and one counter
electrode) or a two electrode system (one sample and one counter
electrode). This allows matching of applied potential to peak
electron transfer potential of the system which depends in part on
the choice of redox active molecules and in part on the conductive
oligomer used.
[0184] Detection
[0185] Electron transfer between the redox active molecule and the
electrode can be detected in a variety of ways, with electronic
detection, including, but not limited to, amperommetry,
voltammetry, capacitance and impedance being preferred. These
methods include time or frequency dependent methods based on AC or
DC currents, pulsed methods, lock in techniques, and filtering
(high pass, low pass, band pass). In some embodiments, all that is
required is electron transfer detection; in others, the rate of
electron transfer may be determined.
[0186] In some embodiments, electronic detection is used, including
amperommetry, voltammetry, capacitance, and impedance. Suitable
techniques include, but are not limited to, electrogravimetry;
coulometry (including controlled potential coulometry and constant
current coulometry); voltametry (cyclic voltametry, pulse
voltametry (normal pulse voltametry, square wave voltametry,
differential pulse voltametry, Osteryoung square wave voltametry,
and coulostatic pulse techniques); stripping analysis (aniodic
stripping analysis, cathiodic stripping analysis, square wave
stripping voltammetry); conductance measurements (electrolytic
conductance, direct analysis); time dependent electrochemical
analyses (chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, cyclic
chronopotentiometry and amperometry, AC polography,
chronogalvametry, and chronocoulometry); AC impedance measurement;
capacitance measurement; AC voltametry, and
photoelectrochemistry.
[0187] In some embodiments, monitoring electron transfer is via
amperometric detection. This method of detection involves applying
a potential (as compared to a separate reference electrode) between
the electrode containing the compositions of the invention and an
auxiliary (counter) electrode in the test sample. Electron transfer
of differing efficiencies is induced in samples in the presence or
absence of target analyte.
[0188] The device for measuring electron transfer amperometrically
involves sensitive current detection and includes a means of
controlling the voltage potential, usually a potentiostat. This
voltage is optimized with reference to the potential of the redox
active molecule.
[0189] In some embodiments, alternative electron detection modes
are utilized. For example, potentiometric (or voltammetric)
measurements involve non faradaic (no net current flow) processes
and are utilized traditionally in pH and other ion detectors.
Similar sensors are used to monitor electron transfer between the
redox active molecules and the electrode. In addition, other
properties of insulators (such as resistance) and of conductors
(such as conductivity, impedance and capicitance) could be used to
monitor electron transfer between the redox active molecules and
the electrode. Finally, any system that generates a current (such
as electron transfer) also generates a small magnetic field, which
may be monitored in some embodiments.
[0190] It should be understood that one benefit of the fast rates
of electron transfer observed in the compositions of the invention
is that time resolution can greatly enhance the signal to noise
results of monitors based on electronic current. The fast rates of
electron transfer of the present invention result both in high
signals and stereotyped delays between electron transfer initiation
and completion. By amplifying signals of particular delays, such as
through the use of pulsed initiation of electron transfer and "lock
in" amplifiers of detection, orders of magnitude improvements in
signal to noise may be achieved.
[0191] In some embodiments, electron transfer is initiated and
detected using direct current (DC) techniques. As noted above, the
first E.sup.0 of the redox active molecule before and the second
E.sup.0 of the reacted redox active molecule afterwards will allow
the detection of the analyte. As will be appreciated by those in
the art, a number of suitable methods may be used to detect the
electron transfer.
[0192] In some embodiments, electron transfer is initiated using
alternating current (AC) methods. A first input electrical signal
is applied to the system, preferably via at least the sample
electrode (containing the complexes of the invention) and the
counter electrode, to initiate electron transfer between the
electrode and the second electron transfer moiety. Three electrode
systems may also be used, with the voltage applied to the reference
and working electrodes. In this embodiment, the first input signal
comprises at least an AC component. The AC component may be of
variable amplitude and frequency. Generally, for use in the present
methods, the AC amplitude ranges from about 1 mV to about 1.1 V,
with from about 10 mV to about 800 mV being preferred, and from
about 10 mV to about 500 mV being especially preferred. The AC
frequency ranges from about 0.01 Hz to about 10 MHz, with from
about 1 Hz to about 1 MHz being preferred, and from about 1 Hz to
about 100 kHz being especially preferred
[0193] In some embodiments, the first input signal comprises a DC
component and an AC component. That is, a DC offset voltage between
the sample and counter electrodes is swept through the
electrochemical potential of the second electron transfer moiety.
The sweep is used to identify the DC voltage at which the maximum
response of the system is seen. This is generally at or about the
electrochemical potential of the redox active molecule. Once this
voltage is determined, either a sweep or one or more uniform DC
offset voltages may be used. DC offset voltages of from about 1 V
to about +1.1 V are preferred, with from about 500 mV to about +800
mV being especially preferred, and from about 300 mV to about 500
mV being particularly preferred. On top of the DC offset voltage,
an AC signal component of variable amplitude and frequency is
applied. If the redox active molecule has a low enough solvent
reorganization energy to respond to the AC perturbation, an AC
current will be produced due to electron transfer between the
electrode and the redox active molecule.
[0194] In some embodiments, the AC amplitude is varied. Without
being bound by theory, it appears that increasing the amplitude
increases the driving force. Thus, higher amplitudes, which result
in higher overpotentials give faster rates of electron transfer.
Thus, generally, the same system gives an improved response (i.e.
higher output signals) at any single frequency through the use of
higher overpotentials at that frequency. Thus, the amplitude may be
increased at high frequencies to increase the rate of electron
transfer through the system, resulting in greater sensitivity. In
addition, as noted above, it may be possible to the first and
second E.sup.0 of the redox active molecules, molecules on the
basis of the rate of electron transfer, which in turn can be used
either to distinguish the two on the basis of frequency or
overpotential.
[0195] In some embodiments, measurements of the system are taken at
least two separate amplitudes or overpotentials, with measurements
at a plurality of amplitudes being preferred. As noted above,
changes in response as a result of changes in amplitude may form
the basis of identification, calibration and quantification of the
system.
[0196] In some embodiments, the AC frequency is varied. At
different frequencies, different molecules respond in different
ways. As will be appreciated by those in the art, increasing the
frequency generally increases the output current. However, when the
frequency is greater than the rate at which electrons may travel
between the electrode and the redox active molecules, higher
frequencies result in a loss or decrease of output signal. At some
point, the frequency will be greater than the rate of electron
transfer through even solvent inhibited redox active molecules, and
then the output signal will also drop.
[0197] In addition, the use of AC techniques allows the significant
reduction of background signals at any single frequency due to
entities other than the covalently attached nucleic acids, i.e.
"locking out" or "filtering" unwanted signals. That is, the
frequency response of a charge carrier or redox active molecule in
solution will be limited by its diffusion coefficient. Accordingly,
at high frequencies, a charge carrier may not diffuse rapidly
enough to transfer its charge to the electrode, and/or the charge
transfer kinetics may not be fast enough. This is particularly
significant in embodiments that do not utilize a passivation layer
monolayer or have partial or insufficient monolayers, i.e. where
the solvent is accessible to the electrode. However, using the
present AC techniques, one or more frequencies can be chosen that
prevent a frequency response of one or more charge carriers in
solution, whether or not a monolayer is present. This is
particularly significant since many biological fluids such as blood
contain significant amounts of redox active molecules which can
interfere with amperometric detection methods.
[0198] In some embodiments, measurements of the system are taken at
least two separate frequencies, with measurements at a plurality of
frequencies being preferred. A plurality of frequencies includes a
scan. In a preferred embodiment, the frequency response is
determined at least two, preferably at least about five, and more
preferably at least about ten frequencies.
[0199] Signal Processing
[0200] After transmitting the input signal to initiate electron
transfer, an output signal is received or detected. The presence
and magnitude of the output signal will depend on the
overpotential/amplitude of the input signal; the frequency of the
input AC signal; the composition of the intervening medium, i.e.
the impedance, between the electron transfer moieties; the DC
offset; the environment of the system; and the solvent. At a given
input signal, the presence and magnitude of the output signal will
depend in general on the solvent reorganization energy required to
bring about a change in the oxidation state of the metal ion. Thus,
upon transmitting the input signal, comprising an AC component and
a DC offset, electrons are transferred between the electrode and
the redox active molecule, when the solvent reorganization energy
is low enough, the frequency is in range, and the amplitude is
sufficient, resulting in an output signal.
[0201] In some embodiments, the output signal comprises an AC
current. As outlined above, the magnitude of the output current
will depend on a number of parameters. By varying these parameters,
the system may be optimized in a number of ways.
[0202] In general, AC currents generated in the present invention
range from about 1 femptoamp to about 1 milliamp, with currents
from about 50 femptoamps to about 100 microamps being preferred,
and from about 1 picoamp to about 1 microamp being especially
preferred.
[0203] Apparatus
[0204] The present invention further provides apparatus for the
detection of analytes using AC detection methods. The apparatus
includes a test chamber which has at least a first measuring or
sample electrode, and a second measuring or counter electrode.
Three electrode systems are also useful. The first and second
measuring electrodes are in contact with a test sample receiving
region, such that in the presence of a liquid test sample, the two
electrodes may be in electrical contact.
[0205] In yet another embodiment, the first measuring electrode
comprises a redox active complex, covalently attached via a spacer,
and preferably via a conductive oligomer, such as are described
herein. Alternatively, the first measuring electrode comprises
covalently attached redox active molecules and binding ligands.
[0206] The apparatus further comprises a voltage source
electrically connected to the test chamber; that is, to the
measuring electrodes. Preferably, the voltage source is capable of
delivering AC and DC voltages, if needed.
[0207] In an embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a
processor capable of comparing the input signal and the output
signal. The processor is coupled to the electrodes and configured
to receive an output signal, and thus detect the presence of the
target analyte.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
[0208] EAM solution was prepared by mixing 50 .mu.M of EAM with 125
.mu.M of PEG-C11-SH in ethanol. H.sub.2O.sub.2 titration was made
in 100 mM Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 pH 9. 40 .mu.L of EAM solution was added
to 13 .mu.L of each H.sub.2O.sub.2 concentration for a 30 second
reaction. Final concentrations of H.sub.2O.sub.2 were 300 .mu.M,
100 .mu.M, and 30 .mu.M. Then, 4 .mu.L of Tris pH 2 was added to
lower pH to 7 to stop the reaction. Final EAM/H.sub.2O.sub.2
solution was delivered to electrode for 2 minute SAM growth.
Electrode was then washed 4 times with water, and 1M LiClO.sub.4
was applied for cyclic voltammetry measurement.
[0209] The results of the feasibility data where the PSM in
solution reacts with H.sub.2O.sub.2 homogeneously are seen in Table
1 and FIG. 2 with E-chem signal values demonstrating dose response
to H.sub.2O.sub.2.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 1 Feasibility data for solution reaction with
H.sub.2O.sub.2 homogeneously H.sub.2O.sub.2 (.mu.M) Average St dev
CV 1000 2.266441 0.582386 0.256961 300 0.905963 0.265597 0.293165
100 0.242688 0.024583 0.101293 30 0.014328 0.001824 0.12732 10
0.015541 0.006565 0.42241 0 0.004752 0.00159 0.334575
[0210] Data is also shown in FIG. 2 where open triangles represent
30 .mu.M H.sub.2O.sub.2, diamonds represent 100 .mu.M
H.sub.2O.sub.2, circles represent 300 .mu.M H.sub.2O.sub.2, and
solid line represents no H.sub.2O.sub.2. Dose response demonstrated
<30 .mu.M H.sub.2O.sub.2 by measuring the current intensity of
the peak at -0.25V.
Example 2
[0211] EAM solution was prepared by mixing 100 .mu.M of EAM with
250 .mu.M of PEG-C11-SH in ethanol. SAM growth was performed
overnight, and electrodes were washed 8 times with ethanol and 4
times with water. H.sub.2O.sub.2 titration was from 300 .mu.M, 100
.mu.M, and 30 .mu.M was made in Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 at pH 10.
H.sub.2O.sub.2 solutions were incubated on electrodes for 30
seconds. Electrode was then washed 4 times with water, and 1M
LiClO.sub.4 was applied for cyclic voltammetry measurement.
[0212] Data is shown in FIG. 3A where open triangles represent 30
.mu.M H.sub.2O.sub.2, diamonds represent 100 .mu.M H.sub.2O.sub.2,
circles represent 300 .mu.M H.sub.2O.sub.2, and solid line
represents no H.sub.2O.sub.2. Significantly less signal was
observed as compared to the solution based data shown in FIG. 3B,
which compares the dose response to H.sub.2O.sub.2 for surface and
solution reactions.
Example 3
Surface Based Reaction
[0213] EAM solution was prepared by mixing 100 .mu.M of EAM with
250 .mu.M of PEG-C11-SH in ethanol. SAM growth was performed
overnight, and electrodes were washed 8 times with ethanol and 4
times with water. H.sub.2O.sub.2 titration at 1 mM, 300 .mu.M, 100
.mu.M, 30 .mu.M, 10 .mu.M, 3 .mu.M, and 1 .mu.M made in 100 mM
Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 at pH 10. H.sub.2O.sub.2 solutions were incubated
on electrodes for 60 seconds. Electrode was then washed 4 times
with water, and 1M LiClO.sub.4 was applied for cyclic voltammetry
measurement.
Solution Based Reaction
[0214] EAM solution was prepared by mixing 125 .mu.M of EAM with 94
.mu.M of PEG-C11-SH in ethanol. 40 .mu.L of EAM solution was added
to 60 .mu.L of each H.sub.2O.sub.2 in 100 mM Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 at pH
10 for a 50 second reaction. Final concentrations of H.sub.2O.sub.2
were 1 mM, 300 .mu.M, 100 .mu.M, 30 .mu.M, 10 .mu.M, 3 .mu.M, and 1
.mu.M. Final EAM/H.sub.2O.sub.2 solution (50 .mu.M) was delivered
to electrode for 15 seconds SAM growth. Electrode was then washed 2
times with water, and 1M LiClO.sub.4 was applied for cyclic
voltammetry measurement.
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 2 Comparison of measured E-chemistry signal
for H.sub.2O.sub.2 titration AG326 AG328 H.sub.2O.sub.2 (.mu.M)
Surface Reaction Solution Reaction 1000 0.616 41.166 300 0.260
1.318 100 0.118 0.319 30 0.043 0.065 10 0.021 0.017 0 0.004
0.000
[0215] Signal is significantly increased in solution reaction case.
Additional data is shown in FIG. 4. Comparison of dose response to
H.sub.2O.sub.2 for the surface and solution reaction formats at
similar times (50 seconds for solution and 1 minute for surface).
Signal significantly increased in solution reaction case and slope
was higher providing larger differentiation between H.sub.2O.sub.2
concentrations which allows for enhanced sensitivity.
Example 4
Surface Based Reaction
[0216] EAM solution was prepared by mixing 100 .mu.M of EAM with
250 .mu.M of PEG-C11-SH in ethanol. SAM growth was performed
overnight, and electrodes were washed 8 times with ethanol and 4
times with water. H.sub.2O.sub.2 titration at concentrations of
H.sub.2O.sub.2 were at 1 mM, 300 .mu.M, 100 .mu.M, 30 .mu.M, 10
.mu.M, 3 .mu.M, 1 .mu.M, and 100 nM made in 100 mM Na.sub.2CO.sub.3
at pH 10. H.sub.2O.sub.2 solutions were incubated on electrodes for
10 minutes. Electrode was then washed 4 times with water, and 1M
LiClO.sub.4 was applied for cyclic voltammetry measurement.
Solution Based Reaction
[0217] EAM solution was prepared by mixing 125 .mu.M of EAM with 94
.mu.M of PEG-C11-SH in ethanol. 40 .mu.L of EAM solution was added
to 60 .mu.L of each H.sub.2O.sub.2 in 100 mM Na.sub.2CO.sub.3 at pH
10 for a 90 second reaction. Final concentrations of H.sub.2O.sub.2
were 1 mM, 300 .mu.M, 100 .mu.M, 30 .mu.M, 10 .mu.M, 3 .mu.M, and 1
.mu.M. Final EAM/H.sub.2O.sub.2 solution (50 .mu.M) was delivered
to electrode for 90 seconds SAM growth. Electrode was then washed 2
times with water, and 1M LiClO.sub.4 was applied for cyclic
voltammetry measurement.
[0218] Results are illustrated in FIG. 5, where the circles
represent 10-minute surface based H.sub.2O.sub.2 reaction, and the
squares represent 90-second solution based H.sub.2O.sub.2 reaction
with 90-second SAM formation. Solution reaction produced greater
signal differentiation, larger response range and higher signal for
H.sub.2O.sub.2 concentrations greater than approximately 20 .mu.M.
These advantages were observed despite the surface reaction
occurring for significantly longer time (10 minutes versus 3
minutes).
[0219] It is understood that the examples and embodiments described
herein are for illustrative purposes only. Unless clearly excluded
by the context, all embodiments disclosed for one aspect of the
invention can be combined with embodiments disclosed for other
aspects of the invention, in any suitable combination. It will be
apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and
variations can be made to the present invention without departing
from the scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the
present invention cover the modifications and variations of this
invention provided they come within the scope of the appended
claims and their equivalents. All publications, patents, and patent
applications cited herein are hereby incorporated herein by
reference for all purposes.
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