Biomolecule-stabilized Au nanoclusters as a fluorescence probe for sensitive detection of glucose

Lihua Jin, Li Shang, Shaojun Guo, Youxing Fang, Dan Wen, Li Wang, Jianyuan Yin, Shaojun Dong

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Abstract

In this work, biomolecule-stabilized Au nanoclusters were demonstrated as a novel fluorescence probe for sensitive and selective detection of glucose. The fluorescence of Au nanoclusters was found to be quenched effectively by the enzymatically generated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). By virtue of the specific response, the present assay allowed for the selective determination of glucose in the range of 1.0×10-5M to 0.5×10-3M with a detection limit of 5.0×10-6M. The absorption spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and fluorescence decay studies were then performed to discuss the quenching mechanism. In addition, we demonstrated the application of the present approach in real serum samples, which suggested its great potential for diagnostic purposes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1965-1969
Number of pages5
JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics
Volume26
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jan 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Au nanoclusters
  • Biomolecule
  • Fluorescence probe
  • Glucose
  • Hydrogen peroxide

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