Entwicklung eines impedimetrischen Biosensors für den Nachweis von Antigliadin Autoantikörpern

In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurde ein Biosensor für den Nachweis von Antikörpern gegen Gliadin entwickelt. Gliadine sind Bestandteile der Getreideglutene und verantwortlich für die Manifestation der Zöliakie (Gluten-Unverträglichkeit). Der Biosensor basiert auf der Immobilisierung von Gliadin auf Goldelektroden, die zuvor mit Polystyrensulfonsäure beschichtet worden waren. Die erfolgreiche Immobilisierung wurde mit Hilfe der Quarzmikrowaage dokumentiert. Die Antigen-Antikörper-Bindung konnte durch die Inkubation mit einem Peroxidase-markierten Zweitantikörper und der enzymatischen Oxidation von 3-Amino-9- Ethylcarbazol (AEC) verstärkt werden. Die Zunahme in der Elektrodenisolierung durch die Bindungs- und Ablagerungsreaktion konnte durch elektrochemische Impedanzspektroskopie (EIS) in Anwesenheit des Hexacyanoferrat- Redoxsystems gemessen werden. Die Spektren wurden mit Hilfe eines Randles-Ersatzschaltbildes ausgewertet. Hierbei konnte eine Zunahme im Ladungstransferwiderstand festgestellt werden, die pro portional zur Antigliadin-Antikörperkonzentration, im Bereich von 10-8 M bis 10-6 M, war. Mit Hilfe dieses Sensors wurden schließlich humane Seren hinsichtlich ihrer Konzentration an Gliadinantikörpern, sowohl für Immunglobuline vom Typ IgG als auch IgA, untersucht.In this study an immunosensor was developed for the analysis of anti-gliadin antibodies. These antibodies can serve as an early diagnostic marker for celiac disease. The sensor is based on polystyrenesulfonic acid modifi ed gold electrodes on which gliadin was immobilized. The anti-gliadin antibody recognition was amplifi ed by a second binding step with a peroxidase- labeled antibody and subsequent peroxidase-catalyzed oxidation of 3-amino-9-ethylcarbazole (AEC) resulting in a precipitate formation on the electrode. The change of the electrode surface properties was followed by impedance spectroscopy in the presence of ferri-/ferrocyanide. By evaluating the impedance spectra the charge transfer resistance was found to be a suitable sensor parameter. A calibration curve for the detection of anti-gliadin antibodies was established for antibody concentrations between 10-8 M and 10-6 M and the sensor was also applied for the analysis of serum samples

Lichtgesteuerter bioelektrochemischer Sensor basierend auf CdSe/ZnS-Quantum Dots

Diese Studie beschäftigt sich mit der Untersuchung der Sauerstoffsensitivität von QD-Elektroden auf Basis von CdSe/ZnS-Nanopartikeln. Das Verhalten des sauerstoffabhängigen Photostroms wurde dabei in Abhängigkeit des pH-Wertes und des Potentials untersucht. Auf Grundlage dieser Sauerstoffabhängigkeit wurde die Enzymaktivität von GOD über Photostrommessungen evaluiert. Für die Konstruktion eines photobioelektrochemischen Sensors, der durch Beleuchtung der entsprechenden Elektrodenfläche ausgelesen werden kann, wurden Multischichten auf die CdSe/ZnS-modifizierten Elektroden aufgetragen. Die Layer-by-Layer Deposition von GOD mit Hilfe des Polyelektrolyten PAH zeigte, dass eine Sensorkonstruktion möglich ist. Die Sensoreigenschaften dieser Elektroden werden drastisch durch die Menge an immobilisiertem Enzym auf der Quantum Dot-Schicht beeinflusst. Durch die Präparation von vier Bilayern [GOD/PAH]4 an CdSe/ ZnS Elektroden kann ein schnell ansprechbarer Sensor für Konzentrationen zwischen 0.1 – 5 mM Glukose hergestellt werden. Dies eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten für die Multianalytdetektion mit nichtstrukturierten Sensorelektroden, lokalisierten Enzymen und räumlich aufgelöster Auslesung durch Licht.This study reports on the oxygen sensitivity of quantum dot electrodes modified with CdSe/ZnS nanocrystals. The photocurrent behaviour is analysed in dependence on pH and applied potential by potentiostatic and potentiodynamic measurements. On the basis of the influence of the oxygen content in solution on the photocurrent generation the enzymatic activity of GOD is evaluated in solution. In order to construct a photobioelectrochemical sensor which can be read out by illuminating the respective electrode area multilayers were build up on the CdSe/ZnS-modified electrodes. The layer-by-layer deposition of GOD by means of the polyelectrolyte PAH show that a sensor construction is possible. The sensing properties of such kind of electrodes are drastically influenced by the amount and density of the enzyme on top of the quantum dot layer. By depositing 4 bilayers [GOD/ PAH]4 on the CdSe/ZnS electrode a fast responding sensor for the concentration range 0.1mM-5mM glucose can be prepared. This opens the door to a multianalyte detection with a non-structured sensing electrode, localized enzymes and spatial read-out by light

Elektrogesponnene Polymerfasern als neuartiges Material für die Bioelektrokatalyse des Enzyms Pyrrolochinolinchinon-abhängige Glucosedehydrogenase

Es wurde ein dreidimensionales Polymerfasernetzwerk aufgebaut, charakterisiert und anschließend daran das Enzym Pyrrolochinolinchinon-abhängige Glukosedehydrogenase (PQQ)GDH gebunden. Das Polymerfasernetzwerk wurde durch Elektrospinnen einer Mischung des Polymers Polyacrylnitril und verschiedener leitfähiger Polymere der Polyanilin-Familie auf Indium-Zinn-Oxid-Elektroden aufgebracht. Die so hergestellten Fasermatten erwiesen sich bei mikroskopischen Untersuchungen gleichförmig präpariert und die Faserdurchmesser bewegten sich im Bereich weniger hundert Nanometer. Das Redoxpaar Kaliumhexacyanoferrat (II/III) zeigte an diesen Polymer-Elektrodenstrukturen eine quasi-reversible Elektrochemie. Bei weitergehenden Untersuchungen an den enzymmodifizierten Fasern ((PQQ)GDH) konnten unter Substratzugabe (Glukose) bioelektrokatalytische Ströme nachgewiesen werden. Das Fasernetzwerk fungiert hier nicht nur als Immobilisierungsmatrix, sondern als auch als Teil des Signalwandlers.A three-dimensional polymeric electrode structure was developed, characterized and subsequently coupled with the enzyme pyrroloquinoline quinone-dependent Glucosedehydrogenase (PQQ)GDH. The polymeric fiber network is produced by means of electrospinning from mixtures of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and three different sulfonated poylanilines on top of ITO electrodes. The mats are uniform in their overall appearance; average diameters of the fibers produced are in the range of a few hundred nanometers. These polymeric structures can be shown to allow electrochemical conversions as verified with the ferri-/ferrocyanide redox couple. In addition, application in bioelectrocatalysis can be demonstrated. For two of three selected blends of PAN with sulfonated polyanillines, a well-defined bioelectrochemical response is obtained upon covalent fixation of PQQ-GDH to the fiber network and subsequent addition of substrate glucose. The electrospun matrix does not only act here as an immobilization support, but at the same time as a transducing element

Towards a novel bioelectrocatalytic platform based on "wiring" of pyrroloquinoline quinone-dependent glucose dehydrogenase with an electrospun conductive polymeric fiber architecture

Electrospinning is known as a fabrication technique for electrode architectures that serve as immobilization matrices for biomolecules. The current work demonstrates a novel approach to construct a conductive polymeric platform, capable not only of immobilization, but also of electrical connection of the biomolecule with the electrode. It is produced upon electrospinning from mixtures of three different highly conductive sulfonated polyanilines and polyacrylonitrile on ITO electrodes. The resulting fiber mats are with a well-retained conductivity. After coupling the enzyme pyrroloquinoline quinone-dependent glucose dehydrogenase (PQQ-GDH) to polymeric structures and addition of the substrate glucose an efficient bioelectrocatalysis is demonstrated. Depending on the choice of the sulfonated polyanilline mediatorless bioelectrocatalysis starts at low potentials;no large overpotential is needed to drive the reaction. Thus, the electrospun conductive immobilization matrix acts here as a transducing element, representing a promising strategy to use 3D polymeric scaffolds as wiring agents for active enzymes. In addition, the mild and well reproducible fabrication process and the active role of the polymer film in withdrawing electrons from the reduced PQQ-GDH lead to a system with high stability. This could provide access to a larger group of enzymes for bioelectrochemical applications including biosensors and biofuel cells

A Two-Dimensional Model with Chiral Condensates and Cooper Pairs Having QCD-like Phase Structure

We describe how a generalization of the original Gross-Neveu model from U(N) to O(N) flavor symmetry leads to the appearance of a pairing condensate at high density, in agreement with the conjectured phenomenon of color superconductivity in $(3+1)$-dimensional QCD. Moreover, the model displays a rich phase structure which closely resembles the one expected in two-flavor QCD.Comment: 11 pages, 1 fugure, Presented at TMU-Yale Symposium on Dynamics of Gauge Fields: An External Activity of APCTP, Tokyo, Japan, 13-15 Dec 199

The complete primary structure of the spermadhesin AWN, a zona pellucida-binding protein isolated from boar spermatozoa

AbstractAWN is a boar protein which originates in secretions of the male accessory glands and which becomes sperm surface-associated upon ejaculation. It is one of the components thought to mediate sperm adhesion to the egg's zona pellucida through a carbohydrate-recognition mechanism. AWN may, thus, participate in the initial events of fertilization in the pig. In this report we describe its complete primary structure by combination of protein-chemical and mass spectrometric methods. AWN exists as two isoforms, AWN-1 and AWN-2, which differ in that AWN-2 is N-terminally acetylated. The amino acid sequence of AWN contains 133 amino acid residues and two disulphide bridges between nearest-neighbour cysteine residues. Analysis of the amino acid sequence of the AWN proteins showed significant similarity only to AQN-1 and AQN-3, two other boar spermadhesins

Equilibrium and nonequilibrium properties associated with the chiral phase transition at finite density in the Gross-Neveu Model

We study the dynamics of the chiral phase transition at finite density in the Gross-Neveu (GN) model in the leading order in large-N approximation. The phase structure of the GN model in this approximation has the property that there is a tricritical point at a fixed temperature and chemical potential separating regions where the chiral transition is first order from that where it is second order. We consider evolutions starting in local thermal and chemical equilibrium in the massless unbroken phase for conditions pertaining to traversing a first or second order phase transition. We assume boost invariant kinematics and determine the evolution of the order parameter $\sigma$, the energy density and pressure as well as the effective temperature, chemical potential and interpolating number densities as a function of the proper time $\tau$. We find that before the phase transition, the system behaves as if it were an ideal fluid in local thermal equilibrium with equation of state $p=\epsilon$. After the phase transition, the system quickly reaches its true broken symmetry vacuum value for the fermion mass and for the energy density. The single particle distribution functions for Fermions and anti-Fermions go far out of equilibrium as soon as the plasma traverses the chiral phase transition. We have also determined the spatial dependence of the "pion" Green's function $<\bar{\psi}(x) \gamma_5 \psi(x) \bar{\psi}(0) \gamma_5 \psi(0)>$ as a function of the proper time.Comment: 39 pages, 23 figure

Giant Planet Migration through the Action of Disk Torques and Planet Scattering

This paper presents a parametric study of giant planet migration through the combined action of disk torques and planet-planet scattering. The torques exerted on planets during Type II migration in circumstellar disks readily decrease the semi-major axes, whereas scattering between planets increases the orbital eccentricities. This paper presents a parametric exploration of the possible parameter space for this migration scenario using two (initial) planetary mass distributions and a range of values for the time scale of eccentricity damping (due to the disk). For each class of systems, many realizations of the simulations are performed in order to determine the distributions of the resulting orbital elements of the surviving planets; this paper presents the results of 8500 numerical experiments. Our goal is to study the physics of this particular migration mechanism and to test it against observations of extrasolar planets. The action of disk torques and planet-planet scattering results in a distribution of final orbital elements that fills the a-e plane, in rough agreement with the orbital elements of observed extrasolar planets. In addition to specifying the orbital elements, we characterize this migration mechanism by finding the percentages of ejected and accreted planets, the number of collisions, the dependence of outcomes on planetary masses, the time spent in 2:1 and 3:1 resonances, and the effects of the planetary IMF. We also determine the distribution of inclination angles of surviving planets and the distribution of ejection speeds for exiled planets.Comment: 46 pages including 15 figures; accepted to ICARU