Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensors Based on Ti3C2Tx-MXene and Graphene Composite Modifications for Ultrasensitive Cortisol Detection

The increasing pressure and unhealthy lifestyle are gradually eroding the physical and mental health of modern people. As a key hormone responsible for maintaining the normal functioning of human systems, cortisol plays a vital role in regulating physiological activities. Moreover, cortisol can serv...

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Published in:Analytical chemistry (Washington) 2023-11, Vol.95 (44), p.16079-16088
Main Authors: Liu, Hengchao, Qin, Wenjing, Li, XinXin, Feng, Lei, Gu, Changshun, Chen, Junji, Tian, Zhenhao, Chen, Jianxing, Yang, Min, Qiao, Hanying, Guo, Xiujie, Zhang, Yan, Zhao, Boxin, Yin, Shougen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biosensors
Charge transfer
Chemical sensors
Composite materials
Cortisol
Electrochemistry
Electrodes
Graphene
Hormones
Imprinted polymers
MXenes
Physiology
Polymers
Psychological stress
Saliva
Sensors
Steroid hormones
Surface area
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Summary:The increasing pressure and unhealthy lifestyle are gradually eroding the physical and mental health of modern people. As a key hormone responsible for maintaining the normal functioning of human systems, cortisol plays a vital role in regulating physiological activities. Moreover, cortisol can serve as a marker for monitoring psychological stress. The development of cortisol detection sensors carries immense potential, as they not only facilitate timely adjustments and treatments by detecting abnormal physiological indicators but also provide comprehensive data for conducting research on the correlation between cortisol and several potential diseases. Here, we report a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) electrochemical biosensor that utilizes a porous composite (MXG) modified electrode. MXG composite is prepared by combining Ti3C2Tx-MXene sheets and graphene (Gr). MXG composite material with high conductive properties and large electroactive surface area promotes the charge transfer capability of the electrode surface, expands the effective surface area of the sensor, and increases the content of cortisol-imprinted cavities on the electrode, thereby improving the sensing ability of the sensor. By optimizing the preparation process, the prepared sensor has an ultralow lower limit of detection of 0.4 fM, a wide detection range of 1 fM–10 μM, and good specificity for steroid hormones and interfering substances with similar cortisol structure. The ability of the sensor to detect cortisol in saliva was also confirmed experimentally. This highly sensitive and selective cortisol sensor is expected to be widely used in the fields of physiological and psychological care.
ISSN:0003-2700
1520-6882
DOI:10.1021/acs.analchem.3c01715