Colorimetric detection of immunoglobulin G by use of functionalized gold nanoparticles on polyethylenimine film.

A method based on use of functionalized gold nanoparticles on polyethylenimine film has been developed for colorimetric detection of immunoglobulin G (IgG). The immunogold nanoparticles were immobilized on quartz slides by recognition between antibody and antigen, with the antigen chemically adsorbed on the polyethylenimine film. By measurement of the UV–visible spectra of the immobilized immunogold, detection of h-IgG was achieved. The detection limit for h-IgG by use of this method can be as low as 0.01 μg mL−1. This method is quite promising for numerous applications in immunoassay. [Figure not available: see fulltext.] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]