Abstract
Via immunomagnetic reduction assay, bio-molecules can be quantitatively detected with the aid of bio-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles, which are used as labeling markers for specific bio-molecules. To achieve an ultra-high sensitivity in the detection of bio-molecules, the superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) looks very promising as a sensor for the magnetic signal that are related to the concentration of the detected bio-molecules. We had developed a single channel SQUID-based magnetosusceptometer, but for increasing the detection through-put, we have developed a multi-channel SQUID-based magnetosusceptometer. In this work, the design and the working principle of a 4-channel SQUID-based magnetosusceptometer are introduced. By utilizing scanning technology, 4 samples can be logged into a SQUID-based magnetosusceptometer simultaneously. Be noted that only one single SQUID magnetometer has been used in the magnetosusceptometer. The precision and the sensitivity of detecting bio-molecules by using a 4-channel SQUID-based magnetosusceptometer have been investigated. The detected bio-molecules are biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 5634078 |
Pages (from-to) | 477-480 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3 PART 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Jun |
Keywords
- Alzheimer's disease
- Immunoassay
- Magnetic nanoparticles
- SQUIDs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering