Microneedle-based skin patch for blood-free rapid diagnostic testing

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dc.citation.articleNumber96en_US
dc.citation.journalTitleMicrosystems & Nanoengineeringen_US
dc.citation.volumeNumber6en_US
dc.contributor.authorJiang, Xueen_US
dc.contributor.authorLillehoj, Peter B.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-17T19:44:48Zen_US
dc.date.available2020-11-17T19:44:48Zen_US
dc.date.issued2020en_US
dc.description.abstractRapid diagnostic tests are one of the most commonly used tests to detect and screen for infectious diseases in the developing world. While these tests are simple, inexpensive, and readily available, they rely on finger-prick blood sampling, which requires trained medical personnel, poses risks of infection, and can complicate cooperation in young children, asymptomatic individuals, and communities with blood taboos. Here, we report a novel microneedle-based skin patch for the rapid detection of protein biomarkers in dermal interstitial fluid. Sample collection is facilitated by a hydrophilic hollow microneedle array that autonomously extracts and transports interstitial fluid to an antibody-based lateral flow test strip via surface tension for colorimetric antigen detection. We employ a simple gold enhancement treatment to enhance the detection sensitivity of this colloidal gold-based lateral flow assay and elucidate the underlying mechanism of this enhancement mechanism through experimental investigation. For proof-of-concept, this device was used to detect Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2, a biomarker for malaria infection, which could be detected at concentrations as low as 8 ng/mL. Each test can be completed in <20 min and requires no equipment. To the best of our knowledge, this work is the first demonstration of a microneedle-based lateral flow assay for rapid protein detection in dermal interstitial fluid. In addition to its simplicity, minimally invasive nature, and low cost, this diagnostic device can be readily adapted to detect other protein biomarkers in interstitial fluid, making it a promising tool for point-of-care testing.en_US
dc.identifier.citationJiang, Xue and Lillehoj, Peter B.. "Microneedle-based skin patch for blood-free rapid diagnostic testing." <i>Microsystems & Nanoengineering,</i> 6, (2020) Springer Nature: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-020-00206-1.en_US
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-020-00206-1en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/109572en_US
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherSpringer Natureen_US
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dc.titleMicroneedle-based skin patch for blood-free rapid diagnostic testingen_US
dc.typeJournal articleen_US
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