WO2004060297A2 - Agents de reticulation hydrophiles s'utilisant dans des capteurs enzymatiques - Google Patents

Agents de reticulation hydrophiles s'utilisant dans des capteurs enzymatiques Download PDF

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WO2004060297A2
WO2004060297A2 PCT/US2003/041060 US0341060W WO2004060297A2 WO 2004060297 A2 WO2004060297 A2 WO 2004060297A2 US 0341060 W US0341060 W US 0341060W WO 2004060297 A2 WO2004060297 A2 WO 2004060297A2
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    • C12Q—MEASURING OR TESTING PROCESSES INVOLVING ENZYMES, NUCLEIC ACIDS OR MICROORGANISMS; COMPOSITIONS OR TEST PAPERS THEREFOR; PROCESSES OF PREPARING SUCH COMPOSITIONS; CONDITION-RESPONSIVE CONTROL IN MICROBIOLOGICAL OR ENZYMOLOGICAL PROCESSES
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    • C12Q1/006—Enzyme electrodes involving specific analytes or enzymes for glucose
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    • C12N11/02—Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier
    • C12N11/06—Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier attached to the carrier via a bridging agent

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  • This invention relates generally to cross-linking agents for use with enzymatic sensors and to methods of making and using such materials.
  • the cross-linking agents are hydrophilic and suitable for use with enzymatic sensors for detecting analytes, such as glucose.
  • Biosensors are small devices that use biological recognition properties for selective detection of various analytes or biomolecules. Typically, the sensor will produce a signal that is quantitatively related to the concentration of the analyte. To achieve a quantitative signal, a recognition molecule or combination of molecules is often -mrnobiltzed at a suitable transducer, which converts the biological recognition event into a quantitative response.
  • the enzyme is immobilized onto the sensor via use of a cross-linking agent, such as glutaraldehyde.
  • a cross-linking agent such as glutaraldehyde.
  • a typical glucose sensor works by a reaction in which glucose reacts with oxygen in the presence of glucose oxidase (GOd) to form gluconolactone and hydrogen peroxide.
  • the gluconolactone further reacts with water to hydrolyze the lactone ring and produce gluconic acid.
  • the H 2 O 2 formed is electrochemically oxidized at an electrode as shown below (Equation 1):
  • the current measured by the sensor/potentiostat (+0.5 to +0.7 v oxidation at Pt black electrode) is the result of the two electrons generated by the oxidation of the H 2 O 2 .
  • the stoichiometry of the GOd reaction points to a challenge of developing a reliable glucose sensor. If oxygen and glucose are present in equi olar concentrations, then the H 2 O 2 is stoichiometricaUy related to the amount of glucose that reacts at the enzyme. In this case, the ultimate current is also proportional to the amount of glucose that reacts with the enzyme. If there is insufficient oxygen for all of the glucose to react with the enzyme, then the current will be proportional to the oxygen concentration, not the glucose concentration. For the sensor to be a true glucose sensor, glucose must be the limiting reagent, i.e. the 0 2 concentration must be in excess for all potential glucose concentrations.
  • the glucose concentration in the body of a diabetic patient can vary from 2 to 30 mM (rrii.limoles per liter or 36 to 540 mg/dl), whereas the typical oxygen concentration in the tissue is 0.02 to 0.2 mM (see, Fisher, et al., Biomed. Biochem. Acta. 48:965-971 (1989).
  • This ratio in the body means that the sensor would be running in the Michaelis Menten limited regime and would be very insensitive to small changes in the glucose concentration. This problem has been called the "oxygen deficit problem". Accordingly, a method or system must be devised to either increase the 0 2 in the GOd enzyme layer, decrease the glucose concentration, or devise a sensor that does not use 0 2 .
  • the invention provides a biocompatible membrane comprising an enzyme and a hyc-Jrophilic cross-linking agent, which membrane can be applied to a sensor.
  • an enzymatic sensor comprising an enzyme that generates a signal upon contact with an analyte; a substrate; and a cross-linking agent that comprises one or more hy ⁇ -kopkilic moieties.
  • the enzyme is immobilized onto the substrate via the hydrophilic cross-linking agent.
  • the enzymatic sensor provides enhanced sensing capabilities by improving the diffusion of reactive species and thereby increasing the overall sensitivity and lifetime of the sensor.
  • the incorporation of hydropliilic moieties into the cross-liriking agent optimizes hydration of the sensor and creates hydrophilic channels or pathways for reactive species, such as H 2 0 2 and the analyte of interest.
  • the one or more hydrophilic moieties comprise a polyol selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol and a copolymer of polypropylene glycol and polyethylene glycol
  • the cross-linking agent comprises an aldehyde, diimrnide, cyanate, isocyanate, or diisocyanate.
  • a typical cross-linking agent of the invention comprises: PEG
  • R is an aldehyde, diimmide, cyanate, isocyanate, or diisocyanate
  • N is an integer from 1 to about 10. In some embodiments, N is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10.
  • the invention additionally provides a method of measuring an analyte in a tissue of a subject.
  • the method comprises introducing an enzymatic sensor of the invention into the tissue of the subject, and detecting the signal generated by die enzyme.
  • the amount of signal corresponds to the amount of analyte.
  • the analyte is glucose and the enzyme is glucose oxidase.
  • adherered to or “adhered thereto” means stuck to or fused with such that a substance adhered to a surface remains substantially attached to or closely associated with the surface.
  • the invention is based on the discovery that hy ⁇ -bophi-ic cross-linking agents can be used in enzymatic sensors, resulting in sensors with improved hydration and enhanced sensitivity.
  • the invention provides a biocompatible membrane comprising an enzyme that generates a signal upon contact with an analyte, a substrate, and a hydrophilic cross-linking agent.
  • the enzyme is immobilized in the substrate via the hyt-kophilic cross-linking agent.
  • the cross-linking agent comprises one or more hy ⁇ -hOphilic moieties.
  • the membrane can be applied to a sensor to produce an enzymatic sensor.
  • the enzymatic sensors of the invention provide enhanced sensing capabilities by improving the diffusion of reactive species and thereby increasing the overall sensitivity and lifetime of the sensors.
  • the incorporation of hy ⁇ -bophilic moieties into the cross-linking agent optimizes hydration of the sensor and creates hy ⁇ - Opbilic channels or pathways for reactive species, such as H 2 O and the analyte of interest.
  • the increased hydration of the sensor environment may also reduce the formation of a skin over the sensor membrane, as occurs with use of the conventional cross-linking agent, glutar aldehyde.
  • the cross-linking agents of the invention avoid or diminish negative consequences of e-beam sterilization of sensors that occurs with conventional cross-linking agents. For example, glutaraldehyde and other conventional cross-linking agents can leave by-products that damage the sensor during e-beam sterilization.
  • a glucose sensor intended for in vivo use requires that the supply of oxygen in the vicinity of the sensing element not be depleted. Additionally, the glucose should diffuse to the sensor at a controlled rate. This diffusion of the analyte to the sensor occurs through a membrane adhered to the surface of the sensor. Overall, the membrane should control the relative rates of diffusion of oxygen and glucose to the sensor so that the local concentration of oxygen is not depleted. Additionally, glucose sensors intended for in vivo use must also be biocompatible with the body. Thus, the enzyme(s) used in such sensors must be protected from degradation or denaturation, while the elements of such sensors must be protected from molecules that would foul the sensors or their accuracy will decrease over time.
  • the present invention provides a biocompatible membrane comprising an enzyme immobilized in a substrate by a hydrophilic cross- linking agent.
  • the substrate is typically a polymer matrix. Suitable polymeric compositions are known in the art (see, e.g., U.S. Patent Nos. 5,777,060 and 5,786,439, both of which are incorporated herein by reference).
  • the hydrophilic cross-linking agent comprises a cross-linking agent that includes one or more hydi-ophilic moieties. Examples of cross-linldng agents having hydrophilic moieties are described below.
  • the homogeneity of the membrane can be further enhanced by introducing hydrophilic moieties into other proteins present in the membrane.
  • hydrophilic moieties For example, pegylation of albumin, glucose oxidase, or other enzyme present in the membrane would create an even more homogeneous structure.
  • the biocompatible membrane of the invention comprises a polymeric composition that contains an enzyme that generates a signal upon contact with an analyte of interest.
  • the enzyme is immobilized in the composition or membrane that covers the sensor via a cross-linldng agent.
  • cross-linking agents suitable for use with the invention include, but are not limited to, molecules that comprise aldehydes, diimmides, cyanates, isocyanates, and diisocyanates, into which hydrophilic moieties are incorporated.
  • hydrophilic moieties include, but are not limited to: polyols, such as polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol and copolymers of polypropylene glycol and polyethylene glycol; and other non-ionic surfactants, including Tweens 20-80.
  • hydrophilic cross-linldng agents include:
  • R is an aldehyde, diimmide, cyanate, isocyanate, or diisocyanate
  • N is an integer from 1 to about 10. In some embodiments, N is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10.
  • Biosensors typically include a transducer, or enzyme, that generates a signal upon contact with an analyte of interest, and is adhered to a detector, such as an electrode.
  • a transducer or enzyme
  • glucose sensors suitable for in vivo use can be prepared by depositing a membrane comprising a glucose sensitive enzyme, such as glucose oxidase, onto an electrode via an electromotive plating process.
  • the membrane can be applied by immersion of the sensor in a bath comprising glucose oxidase, a stabilizing protein, a surfactant and a buffer for conductivity and stability of the protein solution, and the enzyme is then deposited onto the electrode potentiometrically.
  • the membrane can be applied using a microelectrogravimetric plating method, such as is described in U.S. Patent No. 6,340,021, issued January 22, 2002.
  • the invention provides a sensor for measuring an analyte of interest in biological tissue, the sensor having a coating comprising a biocompatible membrane of the invention that includes an enzyme serving as a transducer that generates a signal upon contact with the analyte.
  • the sensor can be used in vitro, or is suitable for use as an implantable biosensor or other in vivo applications.
  • the analyte is glucose and the transducer is glucose oxidase.
  • enzymes can serve as transducers as appropriate for the analyte of interest and examples of such enzymes include, but are not limited to, ⁇ -hydroxy oxidase, lactate oxidase, urease, creatine amidohydrolase, creatine amidinohydrolase, sarcosine oxidase, glutamate dehydrogenase, pyruvate kinase, long chain alcohol oxidase, lactate dehydrogenase, and fructose dehydrogenase.
  • the invention additionally provides a method of measuring an analyte in a tissue of a subject.
  • the method comprises introducing an enzymatic sensor of the invention into the tissue of the subject, and detecting the signal generated by the enzyme.
  • the amount of signal generated corresponds to the amount of analyte.
  • the analyte is glucose and the enzyme is glucose oxidase.
  • the sensor is typically introduced into the tissue in vivo, via subcutaneous implantation, although those skilled in the art will appreciate other means for introducing the sensor into the tissue.

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L'invention concerne un capteur enzymatique qui comprend une enzyme produisant un signal lorsqu'elle entre en contact avec un analyte ; un substrat ; et un agent de réticulation qui comprend une ou plusieurs fractions hydrophiles. L'enzyme est immobilisée dans le substrat au moyen de l'agent de réticulation hydrophile. On applique une membrane biocompatible qui comprend l'enzyme, le substrat et l'agent de réticulation hydrophile sur un capteur afin de former un capteur enzymatique. Le capteur enzymatique présente des fonctions de détection renforcées en ce qu'il améliore la diffusion des espèces réactives, ce qui accroît la sensibilité générale et la durée de vie du capteur. L'incorporation de fractions hydrophiles dans l'agent de réticulation permet d'optimiser l'hydratation du capteur et de former des canaux ou voies hydrophiles pour les espèces réactives, telles que H202 et l'analyte étudié. La membrane et le capteur enzymatique peuvent être utilisés dans un procédé de détection d'un analyte tel que le glucose.
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