Detection of Ebola Virus VP40 Protein using a Nanowire SOI Biosensor

Abstract

Nanowire SOI biosensors are used to detect the Ebola virus VP40 protein by identifying its immune complexes with specific monoclonal antibodies (MCAs). It is shown that the reaction of specific interaction between VP40 and MCAs causes a more pronounced biosensor response than direct adsorption of VP40 or antibodies to their surface. The formation of antigen — antibody complexes leads to the accumulation of a negative charge on the biosensor surface. The protein and protein — antibody complexes are detected in real time (∼200–300 s per test sample).