• Advanced Fiber Materials
  • Vol. 7, Issue 5, 00562 (2025)
Pengwei Chen1, Kaiyue Lin2、3, Tao Hu2、3, Haotian Wu2、3, Xundi Zhan2、3, Chenghao Zhao2、3, Yunyun Huang2、3, Anding Xu1, and Bai-Ou Guan1、2、3
Author Affiliations
  • 1Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Key Lab of Basic and Translational Research of Pan-Vascular Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, and Clinical Neuroscience Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
  • 2Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Institute of Photonics Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 511143, China
  • 3College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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    DOI: 10.1007/s42765-025-00562-5 Cite this Article
    Pengwei Chen, Kaiyue Lin, Tao Hu, Haotian Wu, Xundi Zhan, Chenghao Zhao, Yunyun Huang, Anding Xu, Bai-Ou Guan. Portable Multifunctional Optical Microfiber Biosensor for Ultrasensitive Detection, Cell Lysis and Efficient Intracellular microRNA Analysis[J]. Advanced Fiber Materials, 2025, 7(5): 00562 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    The precise and rapid detection of micro-ribonucleic acid (microRNA) in the incipient stages of cancer can effectively elucidate the pathogenesis, migration, and development of tumors. Most of the current microRNA detection methods require large quantities of purified samples, labeling, extended incubation times, and cell lysis, leading to complex procedures that demand labor-intensive preparations and stringent experimental conditions. In this work, we develop a portable and multifunctional biosensor based on an optical microfiber for the detection of microRNA in the early stages of cancer. An innovative graphene oxide-supported bimetallic nanorod (GO-Au NR-Ag NR) interface is engineered on the surface of the optical microfiber to enhance sensor sensitivity for the early detection of ultralow concentrations of microRNA and to integrate cell lysis capabilities. With the enhancement of interface, the sensor is able to detect microRNA-21 at concentrations ranging from 10 zmol/L to 0.1 nmol/L, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.25 amol/L. It is also capable of detecting microRNA-21 in body fluids, such as sweat and serum, with LODs of 0.5 amol/L and 0.9 amol/L, respectively. The nano-interface enables the use of photothermal effects by the microfiber to lyse cells and directly detect intracellular microRNA-21, significantly reducing sample extraction time and simplifying the extraction and detection process. This work provides a portable, ultrasensitive, compact, efficient, and non-invasive tool for point-of-care testing.
    Pengwei Chen, Kaiyue Lin, Tao Hu, Haotian Wu, Xundi Zhan, Chenghao Zhao, Yunyun Huang, Anding Xu, Bai-Ou Guan. Portable Multifunctional Optical Microfiber Biosensor for Ultrasensitive Detection, Cell Lysis and Efficient Intracellular microRNA Analysis[J]. Advanced Fiber Materials, 2025, 7(5): 00562
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