Visual genotyping of thalassemia by using pyrrolidinyl peptide nucleic acid probes immobilized on carboxymethylcellulose-modified paper and enzyme-induced pigmentation
- 18 March 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Microchimica Acta
- Vol. 187 (4), 1-9
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00604-020-4197-8
Abstract
A simple probe pair was designed for the detection of hemoglobin E (HbE) genotype, a single-point mutation that leads to abnormal red blood cells commonly found in South East Asia. The key to differentiation is the use of a conformationally constrained peptide nucleic acid (PNA) that was immobilized on carboxymethylcellulose-modified paper. This was then used for target DNA binding and visualization by an enzyme-catalyzed pigmentation. The biotinylated target DNA bound to the immobilized probe was visually detected via alkaline phosphatase-linked streptavidin. This enzyme conjugate catalyzed the dephosphorylation of the substrate 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate, leading to a series of reactions that generate an intense, dark blue pigment. The test was validated with 100 DNA samples, which shows good discrimination among different genotypes (normal, HbE, and heterozygous) with 100% accuracy when optimal conditions of analysis were applied. The method does not require temperature control and can be performed at ambient temperature. This is an attractive feature for diagnosis in primary care, which accounts for a large part of affected population. Schematic representation of a paper-based sensor for the detection of the gene Hemoglobin E. The interaction between an immobilized peptide nucleic acid and a DNA target leads to enzymatic pigmentation, allowing simple visual readout with up to 100% accuracy.Keywords
Funding Information
- Center of Excellence on Medical Biotechnology (SD-59-002-02)
- Science Achievement Scholarship of Thailand
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