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In the present study we demonstrate highly sensitive detection of rare, aberrant cells in a population of wild-type human cells by combining a rolling-circle-enhanced enzyme activity single-molecule detection assay with a custom-designed microfluidic device. Besides reliable detection of low concentrations of aberrant cells, the integrated system allowed multiplexed detection of individual enzymatic events at the single cell level. The single cell sensitivity of the presented setup relies on the combination of single-molecule rolling-circle-enhanced enzyme activity detection with the fast reaction kinetics provided by a picoliter droplet reaction volume and subsequent concentration of signals in a customized drop-trap device. This setup allows the fast reliable analyses of enzyme activities in a vast number of single cells, thereby offering a valuable tool for basic research as well as theranostics.

Authors:   Sissel Juul; Yi-Ping Ho; Jørn Koch; Felicie F. Andersen; Magnus Stougaard; Kam W. Leong; Birgitta R. Knudsen
Journal:   ACS Nano
Year:   2011
DOI:   10.1021/nn203012q
Publication date:   28-09-2011

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  • theranostics
  • Microfluidics
  • microfluidic devices
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