Detection of soluble ERBB2 in breast cancer cell lysates using a combined label-free/fluorescence platform based on Bloch surface waves

作者：Sinibaldi Alberto^*; Sampaoli Camilla; Danz Norbert; Munzert Peter; Sibilio Leonardo; Sonntag Frank; Occhicone Agostino; Falvo Elisabetta; Tremante Elisa; Giacomini Patrizio; Michelotti Francesco

来源：Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 2017, 92: 125-130.

DOI：10.1016/j.bios.2017.02.012

• Optical biosensors
• Bloch surface waves
• 1D photonic crystals
• ERBB2
• SK-BR 3
• Breast cancer

We report on the use of one-dimensional photonic crystals to detect clinically relevant concentrations of ERBB2/neu/Her2 in cell lysates. ERBB2 is a pivotal breast cancer biomarker and targetable oncogenic driver associated with aggressive breast cancer subtypes. To quantitate soluble ERBB2, we developed an optical platform that combines label-free and fluorescence detection modes. Such platform makes use of a sandwich assay in which the one-dimensional photonic crystals sustaining Bloch surface waves are tailored with a monoclonal antibody for highly specific biological recognition (BSW biochip). In a second step, a second antibody to ERBB2 quantitatively detects the bound analyte. The strategy of the present approach takes advantage of the combination of label-free and fluorescence techniques, making bio-recognition more robust and sensitive. In the fluorescence operation mode, the platform can attain the limit of detection 0.3 ng/mL (1.5 pM) for ERBB2 in cell lysates. Such resolution meets the international guidelines and recommendations (15 ng/mL) for diagnostic ERBB2 assays that in the future may help to more precisely assign therapies counteracting cancer cell proliferation and metastatic spread.

• 出版日期2017-6-15