WO2013147217A1 - センサ、検出方法、検出システム、及び、検出装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a sensor, a detection method, a detection system, and a detection device.
- a detection method for detecting a change in the state of the substrate surface For example, there is a sensor that measures the properties or components of a specimen solution using surface acoustic waves. Further, for example, there is an SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) measuring device.
- SPR Surface Plasmon Resonance
- thrombin There is also a measurement method using a complex including an aptamer part that binds to thrombin and inhibits the enzyme activity of thrombin and a probe part that binds to the target molecule.
- a complex including an aptamer part that binds to thrombin and inhibits the enzyme activity of thrombin and a probe part that binds to the target molecule.
- thrombin does not bind to the aptamer portion, and thrombin shows activity.
- the presence of the target molecule is detected by measuring the enzyme activity of thrombin.
- sensors in which one or more specific nucleic acid ligands are attached to a substrate.
- an enzyme or the like is applied to a measurement electrode, and the sensor itself sucks a sample solution by utilizing a capillary phenomenon.
- the conventional detection method for detecting a change in the state of the substrate surface has a problem that small molecules with a small molecular weight are poor in detection sensitivity and cannot detect small molecules.
- the disclosed technology has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide a sensor, a detection method, a detection system, and a detection device that can detect a small molecule.
- the disclosed sensor is, in one aspect, the sensor, in one aspect, having a binding portion with a second substance having a molecular weight larger than the molecular weight of the first substance.
- the sensor has an aptamer that has a first binding site with the first substance and a second binding site with the second substance and binds to either the first substance or the second substance.
- a substrate having a binding portion on the surface for detecting whether the first substance is contained in the specimen in contact with both the second substance and the second substance.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the first cover member and the second cover member.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the sensor shown in FIG. 1 with the fourth base body removed.
- 4A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IVa-IVa 'of
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line IVb-IVb ′ of FIG.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a detection element used in the sensor shown in FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of the detection element shown in FIG. 5 with the first and second joining members removed.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the sensor according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the first cover member and the second cover member.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing another modified example of the sensor according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of a sensor when a cover member is joined to a base.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of the sensor when one half of the cover member is removed.
- FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a sensor when a cover member is bonded to a base.
- FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of a sensor when a cover member is bonded to a base.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram for describing an example of an embodiment of the disclosed aptamer.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a change in the state of the substrate surface.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of the sensor.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the base sequence relationship between the ATP aptamer and the complementary strand DNA “A”.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a sensorgram obtained in the BIACORE-X system.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a sensorgram obtained in the BIACORE-X system.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram showing sensorgrams obtained in Comparative Examples 1 to 5 in Table 1.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram showing sensorgrams obtained in Examples 1 to 3 in Table 1 and Comparative Example 6 serving as a positive control.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram showing ⁇ RU in Examples 1 to 9 in Table 1 and Comparative Examples 6 to 8 serving as positive controls.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram for illustrating the third embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram for illustrating the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a diagram for describing an example of an embodiment of the disclosed aptamer.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram
- the disclosed sensor, detection method, detection system, and detection apparatus detect a change in the state of the substrate surface caused by a substance having a higher molecular weight than the first substance.
- the first substance can be detected.
- even small molecules having a small molecular weight can be detected.
- the first substance to be detected is also referred to as “target substance”.
- target substance the first substance to be detected
- the lower limit and the upper limit are included.
- the lower limit indicates “300 or more”
- the upper limit indicates “500 or less”.
- the disclosed sensor can be used in a detection method for detecting a change in the state of the substrate surface.
- the disclosed sensor includes a measurement cell used for measurement by an SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) apparatus, a SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensor, a QCM (Quarts Crystal Microbalance, crystal oscillator microbalance method). ) A crystal sensor or the like.
- the disclosed sensor is preferably a SAW sensor. By realizing the sensor as a SAW sensor, the sensor can be easily realized in a small size.
- a sensor 100 as a SAW sensor includes a first cover member 1 in which a base body 10 is positioned on an upper surface and a first cover member 1 joined to the first cover member 1 in an example embodiment. 2 cover member 2.
- the sensor 100 has an inlet 14 into which at least one of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2 flows, and the inlet is provided between the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2.
- a flow path 15 extending from 14 to at least the surface of the substrate 10 is provided.
- the senor 100 includes, for example, a first cover member 1 in which the base body 10 is located on the upper surface, and a second cover member 2 joined to the first cover member 1, and includes a first cover. At least one of the member 1 and the second cover member 2 has an inlet 14 through which a sample flows and a groove 15 extending from the inlet 14 to at least the surface of the base 10.
- the first cover member 1 has a concave portion that accommodates at least a part of the base body 10 on the upper surface
- the second cover member 2 has a groove portion 15.
- the sensor 100 as the SAW sensor is located on the surface of the base 10 in one example of the embodiment, and a first IDT (InterDigital Transducer) electrode that generates an elastic wave propagating toward the detection unit, which will be described later in detail.
- the sensor 100 has a second IDT electrode that is located on the surface of the base body 10 and receives an elastic wave that has passed through the detection unit 13.
- the sensor 100 includes a first bonding member that is bonded to the upper surface of the base body 10 and has a first vibration space sealed between the upper surface of the base body 10.
- the sensor 100 includes a second bonding member that is bonded to the upper surface of the base body 10 and has a second vibration space that is sealed between the upper surface of the base body 10.
- the first vibration space is located on the first IDT electrode
- the second vibration space is located on the second IDT electrode.
- the senor 100 as a SAW sensor will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
- the same code shall be attached
- the size of each member, the distance between members, and the like are schematically illustrated, and may differ from actual ones.
- the sensor 100 may have either direction upward or downward, but for the sake of convenience, an orthogonal coordinate system xyz is defined below, and the positive side in the z direction is defined as the upper side and the lower side for convenience. The following terms shall be used.
- the sensor 100 mainly includes a first cover member 1, a second cover member 2, and a detection element 3.
- the first cover member 1 includes a first base 1a and a second base 1b stacked on the first base 1a.
- the second cover member 2 includes a third base 2a stacked on the second base 1b and It has the 4th base 2b laminated on the 3rd base 2a.
- the detection element 3 is a surface acoustic wave element, and mainly includes a base 10, a first IDT electrode 11, a second IDT electrode 12, and a detection unit 13.
- the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2 are attached to each other, and the detection element 3 is housed inside the attached first cover member 1 and second cover member 2.
- the first cover member 1 has a recess 5 on the upper surface, and the detection element 3 is disposed in the recess 5.
- the second cover member 2 has an inlet 14 that is an inlet of a sample solution at an end portion in the longitudinal direction (x direction), and from the inlet 14 toward a portion immediately above the detection element 3.
- An extended groove 15 is provided.
- the groove portion 15 is indicated by a broken line in order to indicate the position of the groove portion 15.
- the sample solution is a solution to be detected as to whether the first substance 210 is contained.
- FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2.
- the first cover member 1 includes the first base 1a and the second base 1b stacked on the first base 1a.
- the first base 1a constituting the first cover member 1 has a flat plate shape, and its thickness is, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.
- the planar shape of the first base 1a is generally rectangular, but one end in the longitudinal direction has an arc shape protruding outward.
- the length of the first substrate 1a in the x direction is, for example, 1 cm to 5 cm, and the length in the y direction is, for example, 1 cm to 3 cm.
- the second substrate 1b is bonded to the upper surface of the first substrate 1a.
- the second base 1b has a flat frame shape in which a through hole 4 for forming a recess is provided in a flat plate, and the thickness thereof is, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.
- the outer shape when viewed in plan is substantially the same as that of the first substrate 1a, and the length in the x direction and the length in the y direction are also substantially the same as those of the first substrate 1a.
- the concave portion 5 is formed in the first cover member 1 by joining the second base 1b provided with the through hole 4 for forming the concave portion to the flat first base 1a. That is, the upper surface of the first base 1 a located inside the through hole 4 for forming recesses is the bottom surface of the recess 5, and the inner wall of the through hole 4 for forming recesses is the inner wall of the recess 5.
- the terminal 6 and the wiring 7 routed from the terminal 6 to the through hole 4 for forming the recess are formed on the upper surface of the second base 1b.
- the portion where the terminal 6 is formed is a portion that is actually inserted when the sensor 100 is inserted into an external measuring instrument (not shown), and is electrically connected to the external measuring instrument via the terminal 6.
- the Rukoto Further, the terminal 6 and the detection element 3 are electrically connected through a wiring 7 or the like. Then, a signal from an external measuring instrument is input to the sensor 100 via the terminal 6, and a signal from the sensor 100 is output to the external measuring instrument via the terminal 6.
- the second cover member 2 includes the third base 2a stacked on the second base 1b and the fourth base 2b stacked on the third base 2a.
- a second cover member 2 is joined to the upper surface of the first cover member 1 composed of the first base 1a and the second base 1b.
- the second cover member 2 has a third base 2a and a fourth base 2b.
- the third substrate 2a is bonded to the upper surface of the second substrate 1b.
- the third base 2a has a flat plate shape, and its thickness is, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.
- the planar shape of the third base 2a is generally rectangular, but one end in the longitudinal direction has an arc shape protruding outward as in the first base 1a and the second base 1b.
- the length of the third base 2a in the x direction is slightly shorter than the length of the second base 1b in the x direction so that the terminal 6 formed on the second base 1b is exposed. 4.8 cm.
- the length in the y direction is, for example, 1 cm to 3 cm as in the first base 1a and the second base 1b.
- a notch 8 is formed in the third base 2a.
- the notch 8 is a portion in which the third base 2a is cut out from the apex at one end of the third base 2a in the arc shape toward the other end in the x direction.
- the notch 8 is for forming the groove 15.
- a first through hole 16 and a second through hole 17 that penetrate the third base body 2a in the thickness direction are formed on both sides of the notch 8 of the third base body 2a.
- a portion between the first through hole 16 and the notch 8 of the third base 2a serves as a first partition 25 that partitions the groove 15 and the space formed by the first through hole 16 as will be described later. Further, a portion between the second through hole 17 and the notch 8 of the third base 2 a becomes a second partition part 26 that partitions the groove 15 and the space formed by the second through hole 17.
- the fourth base 2b is bonded to the upper surface of the third base 2a.
- the fourth base 2b has a flat plate shape and has a thickness of, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.
- the outer shape when viewed in plan is substantially the same as that of the third substrate 2a, and the length in the x direction and the length in the y direction are also substantially the same as those of the third substrate 2a.
- the fourth base 2b is joined to the third base 2a in which the notch 8 is formed, whereby the groove 15 is formed on the lower surface of the second cover member 2. That is, the lower surface of the fourth base 2 b located inside the notch 8 becomes the bottom surface of the groove 15, and the inner wall of the notch 8 becomes the inner wall of the groove 15.
- the groove 15 extends from the inflow port 14 to at least a region directly above the detection unit 13, and the cross-sectional shape is, for example, a rectangular shape.
- a third through hole 18 is formed in the fourth base 2b so as to penetrate the fourth base 2b in the thickness direction.
- the third through hole 18 is located on the end portion of the notch 8 when the fourth base 2b is laminated on the third base 2a. Therefore, the end portion of the groove portion 15 is connected to the third through hole 18.
- the third through hole 18 is for releasing the air in the groove 15 to the outside.
- the first base 1a, the second base 1b, the third base 2a, and the fourth base 2b are made of, for example, paper, plastic, celluloid, ceramics, or the like. These substrates can all be formed of the same material. By forming all of these bases with the same material, the thermal expansion coefficients of the respective bases can be made substantially uniform, so that deformation caused by the difference in the thermal expansion coefficients of the respective bases is suppressed.
- the detection unit 13 may be coated with a biomaterial, but some of the detection unit 13 is easily deteriorated by external light such as ultraviolet rays. In that case, an opaque material having a light shielding property may be used as the material of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2.
- the second cover member 2 in which the groove 15 is formed may be formed of a material that is nearly transparent. In this case, the state of the sample solution flowing in the flow channel 15 can be visually confirmed.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the detection element 3
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of the detection element 3 with the first bonding member 21 and the second bonding member 22 removed.
- the detection element 3 includes a base 10, a detection unit 13, a first IDT electrode 11, a second IDT electrode 12, a first extraction electrode 19, and a second extraction electrode 20 disposed on the upper surface of the base 10.
- the substrate 10 is made of, for example, a single crystal substrate having piezoelectricity such as lithium tantalate (LiTaO 3 ) single crystal, lithium niobate (LiNbO 3 ) single crystal, or quartz.
- the planar shape and various dimensions of the substrate 10 may be set as appropriate.
- the thickness of the substrate 10 is 0.3 mm to 1 mm.
- the first IDT electrode 11 has a pair of comb electrodes as shown in FIG. Each comb electrode has two bus bars facing each other and a plurality of electrode fingers extending from each bus bar to the other bus bar side. The pair of comb electrodes are arranged so that a plurality of electrode fingers mesh with each other.
- the second IDT electrode 12 is configured similarly to the first IDT electrode 11.
- the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12 constitute a transversal IDT electrode.
- the first IDT electrode 11 is for generating a predetermined surface acoustic wave (SAW), and the second IDT electrode 12 is for receiving the SAW generated by the first IDT electrode 11.
- the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12 are arranged in the same straight line so that the second IDT electrode 12 can receive the SAW generated in the first IDT electrode 11.
- the frequency characteristics can be designed using parameters such as the number of electrode fingers of the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12, the distance between adjacent electrode fingers, the width of intersection of the electrode fingers, and the like.
- SAWs excited by the IDT electrodes there are various vibration modes.
- the detection element 3 uses a vibration mode of a transverse wave called an SH wave.
- an elastic member for suppressing SAW reflection may be provided outside the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12 in the SAW propagation direction (y direction).
- the SAW frequency can be set, for example, within a range of several megahertz (MHz) to several gigahertz (GHz). In particular, if it is several hundred MHz to 2 GHz, it is practical, and downsizing of the detection element 3 and thus downsizing of the sensor 100 can be realized.
- the first IDT electrode 11 is connected to the first extraction electrode 19.
- the first extraction electrode 19 is extracted from the first IDT electrode 11 to the opposite side of the detection unit 13, and the end 19 e of the first extraction electrode 19 is electrically connected to the wiring 7 provided on the first cover member 1. Yes.
- the second IDT electrode 12 is connected to the second extraction electrode 20.
- the second extraction electrode 20 is extracted from the second IDT electrode 12 to the side opposite to the detection unit 13, and the end 20 e of the second extraction electrode 20 is electrically connected to the wiring 7.
- the first IDT electrode 11, the second IDT electrode 12, the first extraction electrode 19 and the second extraction electrode 20 are made of, for example, aluminum, an alloy of aluminum and copper, or the like. These electrodes may have a multilayer structure. In the case of a multilayer structure, for example, the first layer is made of titanium or chromium, and the second layer is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy.
- the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12 are covered with a protective film (not shown).
- the protective film contributes to preventing oxidation of the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12.
- the protective film is made of, for example, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, silicon nitride, or silicon.
- the thickness of the protective film is, for example, about 1/10 (10 to 30 nm) of the thickness of the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12.
- the protective film may be formed over the entire top surface of the substrate 10 so as to expose the end 19e of the first extraction electrode 19 and the end 20e of the second extraction electrode 20.
- the detection unit 13 is provided between the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12.
- the detection unit 13 includes, for example, a metal film and an aptamer made of a nucleic acid or a peptide immobilized on the surface of the metal film.
- the metal film has, for example, a two-layer structure of chromium and gold formed on chromium.
- the nucleic acid is, for example, DNA (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid), RNA (Ribo Nucleic Acid), PNA (Peptide Nucleic Acid), or the like. Details of the detection unit 13 and the aptamer will be described later, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.
- the sensor 100 is provided with two sets. Thereby, it becomes possible to perform two types of detection with one sensor by making the aptamer fixed to one detection part 13 different. Further, one of the two detection units 13 may be used as a reference by not fixing an aptamer fixed to the other.
- the first IDT electrode 11 is covered with a first joining member 21 as shown in FIG.
- the first joining member 21 is located on the upper surface of the base 10 and is hollow inside.
- a hollow portion of the first bonding member 21 in a state where the first bonding member 21 is placed on the upper surface of the base body 10 is the first vibration space 23.
- the first IDT electrode 11 is sealed in the first vibration space 23.
- the first IDT electrode 11 is isolated from the outside air and the sample solution, and the first IDT electrode 11 can be protected.
- the first vibration space 23 is secured, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the characteristics of the SAW excited in the first IDT electrode 11.
- the second IDT electrode 12 is covered with a second bonding member 22 as shown in FIG.
- the second joining member 22 is also located on the upper surface of the substrate 10 like the first joining member 21, and the inside is hollow as shown in FIG. 4A.
- a hollow portion of the second bonding member 22 in a state where the second bonding member 22 is placed on the upper surface of the base body 10 is the second vibration space 24.
- the second IDT electrode 12 is sealed in the second vibration space 24. Thereby, the second IDT electrode 12 is isolated from the outside air and the sample solution, and the second IDT electrode 12 can be protected.
- the second vibration space 24 is secured, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the characteristics of the SAW received at the second IDT electrode 12.
- the shape of the vibration space may be a rectangular parallelepiped shape, may be a dome shape when viewed in cross section, may be an ellipse shape when viewed in plan, and the shape and arrangement of the IDT electrode. In combination, any shape may be used.
- the first bonding member 21 includes an annular frame fixed to the upper surface of the base 10 so as to surround the two first IDT electrodes 11 arranged along the x direction, and a frame so as to close the opening of the frame. And a lid fixed to the frame.
- Such a structure can be formed, for example, by forming a resin film using a photosensitive resin material and patterning the resin film by a photolithography method or the like.
- the second bonding member 22 can be formed in the same manner.
- the two first IDT electrodes 11 are covered with one first bonding member 21, but the two first IDT electrodes 11 may be covered with separate first bonding members 21.
- the two first IDT electrodes 11 may be covered with one first joining member 21 and a partition may be provided between the two first IDT electrodes 11.
- the two second IDT electrodes 12 may be covered with separate second joining members 22, or a partition is formed between the two second IDT electrodes 12 using one second joining member 22. May be provided.
- a mechanism for detecting a target material using the detection element 3 using SAW will be described.
- a predetermined voltage is applied to the first IDT electrode 11 from an external measuring instrument via the wiring 7, the first extraction electrode 19, and the like.
- the surface of the substrate 10 is excited in the formation region of the first IDT electrode 11, and SAW having a predetermined frequency is generated.
- a part of the generated SAW propagates toward the detection unit 13, passes through the detection unit 13, and then reaches the second IDT electrode 12.
- the detection unit 13 when the first substance is included in the sample solution, a change caused by the substance having a higher molecular weight than the first substance is caused on the substrate surface. Occur. As a result, characteristics such as the phase of the SAW passing under the detection unit 13 change. When the SAW whose characteristics have changed in this way reaches the second IDT electrode 12, a voltage corresponding to the SAW is generated in the second IDT electrode 12. This voltage is output to the outside through the second extraction electrode 20, the wiring 7, etc., and the properties and components of the sample solution can be examined by reading it with an external measuring instrument.
- the sensor 100 uses a capillary phenomenon. Specifically, since the second cover member 2 is joined to the first cover member 1, the groove portion 15 formed on the lower surface of the second cover member 2 becomes an elongated tube. Taking into account the material of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2 and the like, by setting the width or diameter of the groove portion 15 to a predetermined value, a capillary phenomenon is caused in the elongated tube formed by the groove portion 15. it can.
- the width (dimension in the y direction) of the groove 15 is, for example, 0.5 mm to 3 mm, and the depth (dimension in the z direction) is, for example, 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.
- the groove part 15 has the extension part 15e which is a part extended beyond the detection part 13, and the 3rd through-hole 18 connected with the extension part 15e is formed in the 2nd cover member 2. As shown in FIG. When the sample solution enters the flow path 15, the air present in the flow path 15 is released to the outside from the third through hole 18.
- the sample solution By forming a tube that generates such a capillary phenomenon in a cover member made up of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2, if the sample solution is brought into contact with the inflow port 14, the sample solution will form the groove portion 15. It is sucked into the cover member as a flow path. Therefore, according to the sensor 100, since the sample solution itself includes the sample solution suction mechanism, the sample solution can be sucked without using an instrument such as a pipette. Moreover, since the part with the inflow port 14 is roundish and the inflow port 14 is formed at the apex, the inflow port 14 is easily discriminated.
- the channel 15 of the sample solution formed by the groove 15 has a depth of about 0.3 mm, while the detection element 3 has a thickness of about 0.3 mm.
- the thickness of 3 is almost equal. Therefore, if the detection element 3 is placed on the flow channel 15 as it is, the flow channel 15 is blocked. Therefore, in the sensor 100, as shown in FIG. 4, a recess 5 is provided in the first cover member 1 on which the detection element 3 is mounted, and the detection element 3 is accommodated in the recess 5, thereby The flow path 15 is not blocked. That is, the flow path 15 formed by the groove 15 can be secured by setting the depth of the recess 5 to be approximately equal to the thickness of the detection element 3 and mounting the detection element 3 in the recess 5.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the second cover member 2 in a state where the fourth base 2b is removed. Since the sample solution channel 15 is secured, the sample solution that has flowed into the channel 15 by capillary action is shown. Can be smoothly guided to the detection unit 13.
- the height of the upper surface of the substrate 10 from the bottom surface of the recess 5 is the same as or smaller than the depth of the recess 5. It is good to leave. For example, if the height of the upper surface of the base 10 from the bottom surface of the concave portion 5 is the same as the depth of the concave portion 5, when the inside of the groove portion 15 is viewed from the inlet 14, the bottom surface of the flow path 15 and the detection portion 13 are almost aligned. Can be the same height.
- the thickness of the base 10 is made smaller than the depth of the recess 5, and the height from the bottom surface of the recess 5 of the first bonding member 21 and the second bonding member 22 is substantially the same as the depth of the recess 5. I have to.
- the first partition portion 25 and the second partition portion 26 of the third base body 2a are made more than other portions.
- the planar shape of the recess 5 is, for example, a shape similar to the planar shape of the substrate 10, and the recess 5 is slightly larger than the substrate 10. More specifically, the recess 5 has such a size that a gap of about 100 ⁇ m is formed between the side surface of the substrate 10 and the inner wall of the recess 5 when the substrate 10 is mounted in the recess 5.
- the detection element 3 is fixed to the bottom surface of the recess 5 with a die bond material mainly composed of epoxy resin, polyimide resin, silicon resin, or the like.
- the end 19e of the first extraction electrode 19 and the wiring 7 are electrically connected by a metal thin wire 27 made of, for example, Au.
- the connection between the end 20e of the second extraction electrode 20 and the wiring 7 is the same.
- the connection between the first extraction electrode 19 and the second extraction electrode 20 and the wiring 7 is not limited to the metal thin wire 27, and may be a conductive adhesive such as Ag paste, for example.
- a gap is provided in the connection portion between the first extraction electrode 19 and the second extraction electrode 20 and the wiring 7. Therefore, when the 2nd cover member 2 is bonded together to the 1st cover member 1, damage to the metal fine wire 27 is suppressed.
- This void can be easily formed by providing the first through hole 16 and the second through hole 17 in the third base 2a.
- the presence of the first partition portion 25 between the first through hole 16 and the groove portion 15 prevents the sample solution flowing through the groove portion 15 from flowing into the gap formed by the first through hole 16. it can. Thereby, it is possible to suppress occurrence of a short circuit due to the sample solution between the plurality of first extraction electrodes 19.
- the presence of the second partition portion 26 between the second through hole 17 and the groove portion 15 suppresses the sample solution flowing through the groove portion 15 from flowing into the gap formed by the second through hole 17. Can do. Thereby, it is possible to suppress occurrence of a short circuit due to the sample solution between the plurality of second extraction electrodes 20.
- the first partition portion 25 is located on the first joining member 21, and the second partition portion 26 is located on the second joining member 22. Therefore, to be more precise, the sample solution flow path 15 is defined not only by the groove 15 but also by the side wall on the groove side of the first bonding member 21 and the side wall on the groove side of the second bonding member 22.
- the first partition portion 25 is on the upper surface of the first bonding member 21, and the second partition portion 26 is Although it is better to contact the upper surface of the second joining member 22, in the sensor 100, between the lower surface of the first partition part 25 and the upper surface of the first joining member 21 and the lower surface of the second partition part 26.
- a gap is provided between the second bonding member 22 and the upper surface. This gap is, for example, 10 ⁇ m to 60 ⁇ m.
- the sample solution usually has a certain degree of viscoelasticity, the sample solution becomes difficult to enter the gap by setting the gap to 10 ⁇ m to 60 ⁇ m, and the sample solution is formed by the first through hole 16 and the second through hole 17. It is also possible to suppress leakage into the gap.
- the width of the first partition portion 25 is wider than the width of the first vibration space 23.
- the side wall of the first partition portion 25 is positioned on the frame of the first joining member 21.
- the first extraction electrode 19, the second extraction electrode 20, the thin metal wire 27, and the wiring 7 that are located in the gap formed by the first through hole 16 and the second through hole 17 are covered with an insulating member 28. . Thereby, corrosion of these electrodes and the like can be suppressed. Further, by providing the insulating member 28, the sample solution enters the gap between the first partition portion 25 and the first bonding member 21 or the gap between the second partition portion 26 and the second bonding member 22. Even in this case, the sample solution is blocked by the insulating member 28. Therefore, a short circuit between the extraction electrodes due to leakage of the sample solution can be suppressed.
- the flow path 15 of the sample solution from the inlet 14 to the detection unit 13 can be secured, and a capillary phenomenon or the like can be obtained.
- the sample solution sucked from the inlet can be made to flow to the detection unit 13. That is, it is possible to provide the sensor 100 having the suction mechanism itself while using the thick detection element 3.
- the flow path 15 may have a groove provided on at least one surface of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2.
- the flow path 15 may be provided by forming a groove provided on at least one surface of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a modified example of the sensor 100.
- This cross-sectional view corresponds to the cross section shown in FIG. 4A.
- the position where the terminal 6 is formed is changed.
- the terminal 6 is formed at the other end in the longitudinal direction of the second base 1b.
- it is formed on the upper surface of the fourth base 2b.
- the terminal 6 and the wiring 7 are electrically connected by a through conductor 29 that penetrates the second cover member 2.
- the through conductor 29 is made of, for example, Ag paste or plating.
- the terminal 6 can also be formed on the lower surface side of the first cover member 1. Therefore, the terminal 6 can be formed at an arbitrary position on the surface of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2, and the position thereof can be determined according to the measuring instrument to be used.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing another modification of the sensor 100.
- This cross-sectional view corresponds to the cross section shown in FIG. 4B.
- an absorbing material 30 that absorbs the sample solution at a predetermined speed is provided at the end of the flow path 15 formed by the groove 15.
- the absorbent material 30 is made of, for example, a porous material capable of absorbing a liquid such as a sponge.
- the detection unit 13 is described as being made of a metal film and an aptamer immobilized on the surface of the metal film.
- a substance detected by the detection unit 13 reacts with the metal film.
- the detection unit 13 may be configured with only a metal film without using an aptamer.
- a region between the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12 on the surface of the substrate 10 which is a piezoelectric substrate without using a metal film may be used as the detection unit 13.
- the physical property such as the viscosity of the sample solution is detected by directly attaching the sample solution to the surface of the substrate 10. More specifically, the SAW phase change due to a change in the viscosity of the sample solution on the detection unit 13 is read.
- the detection element 3 is composed of a surface acoustic wave element.
- the detection element 3 in which an optical waveguide or the like is formed so that surface plasmon resonance occurs may be used.
- a change in the refractive index of light in the detection unit is read.
- the detection element 3 in which a vibrator is formed on a piezoelectric substrate such as quartz can be used. In this case, for example, a change in the oscillation frequency of the vibrator is read.
- a plurality of types of devices may be mixed on the same substrate 10 as the detection element 3.
- an enzyme electrode method enzyme electrode may be provided next to the SAW element.
- measurement by an enzyme method is possible, and the number of items that can be examined at a time can be increased.
- the first cover member 1 is formed by the first base body 1a and the second base body 1b
- the second cover member 2 is formed by the third base body 2a and the fourth base body 2b.
- the present invention is not limited thereto, and a cover member in which the bases are integrated, for example, the first cover member 1 in which the first base 1a and the second base 1b are integrated may be used.
- the recess 5 may be provided for each detection element 3 or a long recess 5 that can accommodate all the detection elements 3 may be formed.
- the groove 15 may be provided in either the first cover member 1 or the second cover member 2 or may be provided in both. That is, the flow path 15 may be formed by providing a groove in both the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2, and the groove is provided in one of the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2. Thus, the flow path 15 may be formed.
- FIGS. 9 to 11 are diagrams showing a configuration in which the cover member 45 is directly joined to the base 10.
- the case where the base body 10 is provided on the first cover member 1 and the first cover member 1 and the second cover member 2 are joined has been described as an example. is not.
- the flow path 15 may be formed by bonding a cover member directly to the base 10. Details will be described below.
- the flow path 15 is formed by providing a groove in the cover member 45 joined to the base body 10A.
- the channel 15 may be formed by providing a groove on both the cover member 45 and the base 10A provided on the upper surface of the base 10A, and the base 10A may be provided with a groove.
- the flow path 15 may be formed.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of a sensor when a cover member is joined to a base.
- the sensor 100 ⁇ / b> A includes a base body 10 ⁇ / b> A and a cover member 45.
- the cover member 45 includes an inlet 14A that is an inlet of the specimen solution and a third through hole 18A that is an air hole or an outlet of the specimen solution.
- the inlet 14 ⁇ / b> A is provided on the upper surface of the cover member 45 is shown as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- the inflow port 14 ⁇ / b> A may be provided on the side surface of the cover member 45, similarly to the sensor 100.
- the cover member 45 has a pad 44. The pad 44 corresponds to the end 19 e of the first extraction electrode 19 and the end 20 e of the second extraction electrode 20 of the sensor 100.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of a sensor when one half of one side of the cover member is removed.
- a perspective view of the sensor 100A when one half of the cover member 45 is removed is shown.
- a space 40 serving as a sample flow path for the sample solution is formed inside the cover member 45.
- the inflow port 14 ⁇ / b> A is connected to the space 40. That is, the sample solution that has entered from the inflow port 14 ⁇ / b> A flows into the space 40.
- the space 40 in the sensor 100A corresponds to the flow path 15 in the sensor 100.
- FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are cross-sectional views showing an example of a sensor when a cover member is joined to a base.
- 11A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IVa-IVa in FIG. 9, and
- FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IVb-IVb in FIG.
- the first IDT electrode 11, the second IDT electrode 12, the short-circuit electrode 42a, the short-circuit electrode 42b, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the base 10A.
- the first IDT electrode 11, the second IDT electrode 12, the short-circuit electrode 42 a, the short-circuit electrode 42 b, and the like are covered with a protective film 41.
- the protective film 41 contributes to prevention of oxidation of each electrode and wiring.
- the protective film 41 is made of, for example, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, silicon nitride, or silicon.
- the protective film 41 is silicon dioxide (SiO2).
- the protective film 41 is formed over the entire upper surface of the base body 10A so as to expose the pads 44. Since the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12 are covered with the protective film 41, the IDT electrode can be prevented from corroding.
- the thickness of the protective film 41 is, for example, 100 nm to 10 ⁇ m.
- the protective film 41 is not necessarily formed over the entire top surface of the base body 10A.
- the protective film 41 covers only the vicinity of the center of the top surface of the base body 10A so that a region along the outer periphery of the top surface of the base body 10A including the pads 44 is exposed. You may form as follows.
- FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B although the case where the protective film 41 was used was shown as an example, it is not limited to this, The protective film 41 may not be used.
- the short-circuit electrode 42a and the short-circuit electrode 42b are for electrically short-circuiting the portion of the upper surface of the base 10A that becomes the SAW propagation path.
- the SAW loss can be reduced depending on the type of SAW.
- the short-circuit electrode 42 a and the short-circuit electrode 42 b are, for example, rectangular shapes extending along the SAW propagation path from the first IDT electrode 11 to the second IDT electrode 12.
- the width of the short-circuit electrode 42a and the short-circuit electrode 42b in the direction orthogonal to the SAW propagation direction (x direction) is, for example, the same as the intersection width of the electrode fingers of the first IDT electrode 11.
- the end on the first IDT electrode side in the direction parallel to the SAW propagation direction of the short-circuit electrode 42a and the short-circuit electrode 42b (y-direction) is half the SAW from the center of the electrode finger located at the end of the first IDT electrode 11. It is located at a location separated by the wavelength.
- the end of the short-circuit electrode 42a and the short-circuit electrode 42b on the second IDT electrode 12 side in the y direction is located away from the center of the electrode finger located at the end of the second IDT electrode 12 by a half wavelength of SAW. To position.
- the frequency characteristics using parameters such as the number of electrode fingers between the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12, the distance between adjacent electrode fingers, and the intersection width of the electrode fingers.
- the SAW excited by the IDT electrode include a Rayleigh wave, a love wave, and a leaky wave.
- An elastic member for suppressing SAW reflection may be provided in a region outside the first IDT electrode 11 in the SAW propagation direction.
- the SAW frequency can be set, for example, within a range of several megahertz (MHz) to several gigahertz (GHz). In particular, if it is several hundred MHz to 2 GHz, it is practical, and it is possible to reduce the size of the substrate 10A and hence the sensor 100A.
- the short-circuit electrode 42a and the short-circuit electrode 42b may be in an electrically floating state, or may be provided with a ground potential pad 44 and connected thereto to be a ground potential.
- the short-circuit electrode 42a and the short-circuit electrode 42b are set to the ground potential, propagation of direct waves due to electromagnetic coupling between the first IDT electrode 11 and the second IDT electrode 12 can be suppressed.
- the short-circuit electrode 42a and the short-circuit electrode 42b are made of, for example, aluminum or an alloy of aluminum and copper. These electrodes may have a multilayer structure. In the case of a multilayer structure, for example, the first layer is made of titanium or chromium, and the second layer is made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy.
- the plate-like body 43 has a recess for forming the first vibration space 23 and the second vibration space 24, and forms the first vibration space 23 and the second vibration space 24 by being joined to the base body 10A.
- the plate-like body 43 is formed using, for example, a photosensitive resist.
- the plate-like body 43 corresponds to the first joining member 21 or the second joining member 22 in the sensor 100.
- a detection unit 13 is provided.
- an arbitrary process may be performed on the detection unit 13.
- a process for preventing a substance detected by the detection unit 13 from attaching to the metal film used as the reference may be performed.
- a more detailed example will be described using the case where the detection unit 13 binds to a nucleic acid such as DNA.
- the nucleic acid such as DNA is mistakenly used as a reference by charging the metal film of the detection unit 13 used as a reference negative by an arbitrary method. Can be prevented from adhering.
- a metal film formed of a metal other than gold may be used as the metal film of the detection unit 13 used as a reference in consideration of the tendency that nucleic acids such as DNA adhere to gold.
- the signal substance is a nucleic acid
- a random sequence nucleic acid may be immobilized on the reference in the same manner as the detection side.
- the surface condition of the reference and the detection side becomes the same, and the slight difference in viscosity that seems to be caused by different surfaces can be canceled, and only the coupling on the detection side is seen as the difference between the reference and the detection side It becomes possible.
- the sensor according to the above-described embodiment and the sensors according to various modifications are effective for detecting small molecules, for example, in addition to conventional medical uses such as cancer markers, fatigue, anti-aging markers, etc. It can also be used for general purposes such as beauty and maintenance of youth.
- a SAW chip as a high-sensitivity transducer as a disposable sensor
- the signal substance (or the aptamer itself) dissociated from the aptamer in the capillary channel on the SAW chip is bound / dissociated from the substrate surface. It is possible to provide a light, thin and small sensor that is highly sensitive to small molecules and suitable for disposable use. As a result, a small and simple sensor can be realized.
- the SAW propagation is caused to interact with the signal substance or the aptamer itself.
- the amount of the target detection object can be directly detected as an enlarged mass change, and conversion for quantification is easy, and signal amplification with high accuracy is possible.
- the signal substance or the aptamer itself has a larger mass than the small molecule to be detected, and the detection result can be amplified.
- an SAW propagation path that is an action part with a biological substance and an IDT electrode that is a conversion part to an electric signal can be finely manufactured on one substrate.
- the sensor itself can be made very small, can be mass-produced by a wafer process or the like, and a disposable sensor chip can be easily realized.
- the SAW detection circuit is similar to the circuit configuration adopted in many wireless terminals and communication devices in tablet terminals, and the sensor detection circuit described above is used in electronic devices such as wireless terminals and tablet terminals. It is also possible to connect easily.
- the disclosed sensor 100 has a substrate 10 in one form.
- the disclosed sensor 100 is a binding portion 240 that is located on the surface of the substrate 10 and can bind to the second substance 220 having a molecular weight larger than the molecular weight of the first substance 210.
- the second substance 220 and the first substance 210 and the specimen including the aptamer 230 that can bind to the second substance 220 have a binding part 240 that can detect whether the first substance 210 is included.
- the second substance 220 is also referred to as “signal substance”.
- the senor 100 includes a coupling portion 240 with the second substance 220 having a higher molecular weight than the first substance 210.
- the sensor 100 includes a first binding site 231 with the first material 210 and a second binding site 232 with the second material 220 and one of the first material 210 and the second material 220.
- the base 10 has a binding portion 240 on the surface for detecting whether the first substance 210 is contained in the specimen that has contacted both the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220.
- the first substance 210 is an arbitrary substance.
- the first substance 210 includes proteins, enzymes, cells, cell tissues, microorganisms, viruses, bacteria, toxins, nucleic acids, saccharides, lipids, metabolites, and low molecular (small molecule) organic compounds such as ATP (Adenosine TriPhosphate). It is.
- the first substance 210 is an arbitrary substance that serves as a marker indicating the state of the body such as stress, fatigue, and various diseases, iPS (induced Pluripotent Stem cell), and the like.
- the second substance 220 is an arbitrary substance having a higher molecular weight than the first substance 210.
- the second substance 220 is, for example, an enzyme, protein, nucleic acid, or the like.
- the second substance 220 is more preferably a nucleic acid. When a nucleic acid is used, the strength of the bond between the second binding site 232 and the second substance 220 can be easily controlled by changing the number of bases forming the complementary strand.
- the second substance 220 is preferably a substance having a molecular weight larger than that of the first substance 210.
- the molecular weight of the second substance 220 is 10,000 or more.
- the molecular weight of the first substance 210 is, for example, 500 or less, and more preferably 200 to 500.
- the molecular weight of the first substance 210 and the second substance 220 is not limited to this, and may be any value.
- An aptamer is a substance that has a high affinity for a specific substance and can specifically bind to the specific substance.
- a nucleic acid aptamer that is an aptamer 230 formed of nucleic acid will be described as an example.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and a peptide aptamer or any aptamer 230 may be used.
- the nucleic acid which forms a nucleic acid aptamer may be variously modified.
- An example of the base sequence of the aptamer 230 when ATP is the first substance 210 is shown in SEQ ID NO: 1.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of an embodiment of the disclosed aptamer.
- the 1st substance 210 and the 2nd substance 220 were shown collectively for convenience of explanation.
- the aptamer 230 bonded to the second substance 220 and the sample solution are mixed to bring the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 into contact with the sample solution. I will explain.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the specimen solution that has come into contact with the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 becomes the detection unit 13. You may make it contact.
- the aptamer 230 previously bonded to the second substance 220 may be bonded to the side surface of the channel 15 so that the aptamer 230 itself does not deviate from the side surface of the channel 15.
- the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 are attached to or combined with the side surface closer to the inlet than the detection unit 13 in the flow path 15 of the sensor, so that the aptamer 230 is reached before reaching the detection unit 13.
- the second substance 220 and the sample solution may be in reliable contact.
- the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 are attached to the groove 15, respectively, and the binding part 240 is obtained from the specimen after contacting the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 attached to the groove 15.
- the first substance 210 may be detected.
- the aptamer 230 is fixed to the groove 15 and is bonded to the second substance 220, and the binding part 240 detects the first substance 210 from the specimen after contacting the aptamer 230.
- the aptamer 230 bonded to the second substance 220 is chemically bonded to the surface material of the groove 15.
- At least one of the aptamer 230 and the specimen may be located away from the binding portion 240. Further, at least one of the aptamer 230 and the specimen may be located in the groove 15. Further, at least one of the aptamer 230 and the specimen may be positioned in the detection unit.
- the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 are attached in advance to the flow path 15, they are in a dry form, and at least the second substance 220 is released from the flow path 15 by contact with the sample solution, and together with the sample solution It is important to attach in a detachable state so as to come into contact with the detection unit 13.
- FIG. 12 shows a case where the first substance 210 is not included in the specimen solution
- (2) in FIG. 12 shows a case where the first substance 210 is contained in the specimen solution.
- the disclosed aptamer 230 has a first binding site 231 with the first substance 210 and a second binding site 232 with the second substance 220, and the first substance 210 and the second substance 220. And one of them.
- the aptamer 230 includes a first binding site 231 that binds to the first substance 210 and a second binding site 232 that binds to the second substance 220.
- the aptamer 230 is designed so that the second binding site 232 and the second substance 220 are bound when the first substance 210 is not present in the sample solution.
- the aptamer 230 binds to the first binding site 231 and the first substance 210 when the first substance 210 is present in the sample solution,
- the second substance 220 that has bound to the second binding site 232 is designed to be dissociated from the aptamer 230.
- the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 form a complex.
- the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 are dissociated, and the aptamer 230 is combined with the first substance 210 to form a complex.
- the aptamer 230 is designed to bind to the first substance 210 in preference to the second substance 220.
- the first binding site 231 binds to the first substance 210, while the second substance 220 bound to the second binding site 232 is removed from the aptamer 230. It supplements about the mechanism to dissociate.
- the second substance 220 bound to the second binding site 232 is, for example, influenced by the three-dimensional structure of the aptamer 230 resulting from the binding between the first substance 210 and the first binding site 231, or bound to the first binding site 231.
- the first substance 210 dissociates from the first binding site 231 due to the influence of steric hindrance by the first substance 210.
- the mechanism by which the second substance 220 is dissociated from the aptamer 230 is not limited to this, and may be any mechanism.
- the first binding site 231 binds to the first substance 210, while the second substance 220 bound to the second binding site 232 is removed from the aptamer 230. It supplements about the design method of the aptamer 230 which has the mechanism to dissociate.
- a case where a single-stranded DNA having a molecular weight of about 15,000 is used as the second substance 220 will be described as an example.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and RNA may be used.
- PNA may be used, and any substance may be used.
- the base sequence of the first binding site 231 may be determined by the in vitro selection method or the SELEX (Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential enrichment) method. More specifically, the aptamer 230 that specifically binds to the first substance 210 is obtained by the in vitro selection method or the SELEX method, and the base sequence of the obtained aptamer 230 is decoded to obtain the first binding site 231 or The base sequence of the second binding site 232 is determined.
- the first substance 210 is a nucleic acid
- a base sequence complementary to part or all of the nucleic acid to be the first substance 210 may be used without using the in vitro selection method or the SELEX method.
- the base sequence of the second binding site 232 may be determined in the same manner as the first binding site 231.
- the base sequence of the first binding site 231 is complementary to a part or all of the nucleic acid to be the second substance 220 without using the in vitro selection method or the SELEX method.
- a basic base sequence may be used.
- the second substance 220 is a substance having a molecular weight larger than that of the first substance 210, and preferably a substance having a molecular weight of 10,000 or more.
- the base sequence complementary to a part of the second bond is coupled to the second bond because the binding strength is too strong to dissociate. It is preferable to use as the part 232.
- the base sequence of the aptamer 230 is determined based on the base sequence of the first binding site 231 and the base sequence of the second binding site 232.
- the base sequence of the aptamer 230 may be determined by connecting the base sequence of the first binding site 231 and the base sequence of the second binding site 232 to each other at the ends.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and a base sequence in which the base sequence of the second binding site 232 is inserted into the base sequence of the first binding site 231 may be used.
- a base sequence in which the base sequence of one binding site 231 is inserted may be used.
- the second binding site 232 may be formed by a part of the base sequence of the first binding site 231.
- the second substance 220 is a nucleic acid having a base sequence complementary to the second binding site 232 that is a part of the first binding site 231.
- the second binding site 232 may be formed of a part of the base sequence on the 3rd end side or the 5th end side of the first binding site 231 and a base sequence unique to the second binding site 232.
- the base sequence of the second substance 220 other than the portion complementary to the second binding site 232 may be any base sequence.
- the base sequence other than the portion complementary to the second binding site 232 is preferably a base sequence that does not have a sequence complementary to part or all of the first binding site 231 and the second binding site 232.
- a base sequence in which any one base continues to the end may be used.
- the base number of the 2nd binding site 232 it supplements about the base number of the 2nd binding site 232.
- the greater the number of bases in the second binding site 232 the stronger the strength of binding between the second binding site 232 and the second substance 220.
- the greater the number of bases of the second binding site 232 the easier it is for the second binding site 232 and the second substance 220 to bind, and when the first substance 210 binds to the first binding site 231.
- the second substance 220 is less likely to dissociate from the second binding site 232.
- the smaller the number of bases in the second binding site 232 the weaker the binding strength between the second binding site 232 and the second substance 220 becomes.
- the number of bases of the second binding site 232 has a suitable range, preferably “20” or less, and more preferably “9 to 11”.
- the sample solution may be an arbitrary solution containing a liquid or solid to be detected.
- the sample solution is prepared by adding the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 to the sample solution in advance and mixing them. 230 and the second substance 220, or through the flow path 15 of the sensor 100, thereby contacting the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 attached or fixed to the flow path 15.
- the ratio of the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 in contact with the sample solution is preferably such that the aptamer 230 is equal to or more than the second substance 220 in terms of molar ratio, and the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220 are equivalent in molar ratio. It is more preferable that
- the substrate 10 has a coupling portion 240 with the second substance 220 for detecting whether or not the first substance 210 is contained in the sample solution on the surface.
- the detection unit 13 may be the entire surface of the substrate surface or a part of the substrate surface.
- the detection unit 13 includes, for example, a metal film and a coupling unit 240 fixed on the metal film.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the metal film may not be provided.
- any metal may be used as a metal for forming the metal film.
- Au (gold), Ti, Cu or the like may be used, and gold is preferable.
- the coupling portion 240 on the substrate surface will be described.
- An arbitrary substance that specifically binds to the second substance 220 is used for the bonding portion 240 on the surface of the substrate.
- an aptamer, a protein, an antibody, or the like that specifically binds to the second substance 220 is used for the binding portion 240 on the substrate surface.
- the bonding portion 240 on the substrate surface is determined in the same manner as the second bonding site 232, for example.
- an aptamer, protein, or antibody is used as an arbitrary substance that specifically binds to the second substance 220.
- a fixing method for fixing the coupling portion 240 to the substrate surface will be described.
- any method may be used.
- it may be immobilized by utilizing the strong affinity between streptavidin and biotin.
- streptavidin is fixed to the detection unit 13 in advance.
- a self-assembled film (SAM, Self-Assembled Monolayer) formed of alkylthiol or the like is formed on a substrate on which a detection unit 13 surface (Au or the like) is covered as much as possible when immobilized. Immobilize avidin.
- biotin is fixed in advance to the end of the substance used as the bonding part 240 on the substrate surface, and a solution of the substance used as the bonding part 240 on the substrate surface is prepared. Thereafter, the bonding unit 240 is fixed to the detection unit 13 by bringing a solution containing a substance used as the bonding unit 240 on the substrate surface into contact with the detection unit 13. In addition, after that, the detection unit 13 may be washed with an arbitrary solvent for the purpose of removing a substance that is not fixed to the detection unit 13 but remains in the detection unit 13.
- the solvent used for washing is, for example, NaOH. However, it is not limited to NaOH, and any solvent may be used.
- the first substance 210, the aptamer 230, and the coupling portion 240 have a magnitude relationship related to free energy change.
- the first free energy change calculated from the dissociation constant between the first substance 210 and the aptamer 230 has a magnitude relationship that is smaller than the second free energy change associated with the bond between the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220.
- the third free energy change associated with the coupling between the second substance 220 and the coupling part 240 is greater than the second free energy variation.
- the first free energy change calculated from the dissociation constant between the first substance 210 and the aptamer 230 is smaller than the second free energy change associated with the binding between the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220, and the second substance
- the third free energy change associated with the coupling between 220 and the coupling part 240 is larger than the second free energy variation.
- the above-mentioned free energy shows a free energy change of Gibbs and becomes a negative value. This is because free energy becomes negative when a spontaneous reaction occurs. The more negative the Gibbs free energy change, the easier it is to react. That is, for example, “the magnitude relationship in which the first free energy change is smaller than the second free energy change” means that both the first free energy change and the second free energy change are negative values, and the first free energy change. The absolute value of is greater than the absolute value of the second free energy change.
- the case where the aptamer 230 and the binding part 240 have a base sequence complementary to a part of the base sequence of the second substance 220 will be described.
- the coupling unit 240 will be described using a case where the binding unit 240 has a base sequence complementary to a part of the base sequence of the second substance 220.
- the second free energy will be described using a case where the free energy changes due to the binding of complementary portions of the base sequence of the aptamer 230 and the base sequence of the second substance 220.
- the third free energy will be described using a case where the free energy changes due to the binding of complementary parts of the base sequence of the second substance 220 and the base sequence of the binding part 240.
- the base type and the number of base sequences that are complementary between the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220, and the base type and base number of the base sequence that are complementary between the binding unit 240 and the second substance 220 The number of bases is a value that satisfies the magnitude relationship among the first free energy change, the second free energy change, and the third free energy change.
- the base sequence of the aptamer 230 has a portion complementary to the first portion of the base sequence of the second substance 220, and the base sequence of the binding portion 240 is complementary to the second portion of the base sequence of the second substance 220. Description will be made using the case of having a portion.
- the second free energy change will be described using a case where the second energy 220 is a free energy change associated with the binding between the first portion of the base sequence of the second substance 220 and the complementary portion of the base sequence of the aptamer 230.
- the third free energy change will be described using a case where the third free energy change is a free energy change associated with the binding between the second portion of the base sequence of the second substance 220 and the complementary portion of the base sequence of the binding portion 240.
- the base type and base number of the base sequence that is complementary between the aptamer 230 and the second substance 220, and the base type and base number of the base sequence that is complementary between the binding unit 240 and the second substance 220 The number of bases is a value that satisfies the magnitude relationship among the first free energy change, the second free energy change, and the third free energy change.
- the aptamer 230 may be previously bonded to or attached to the SAW propagation path or the flow path 15, and is dissolved in the sample solution before the sample solution is poured into the flow path 15 of the sensor 100. You can leave it.
- at least one of the aptamer 230 and the specimen is located away from the binding unit 240 and the detection unit 13. Further, for example, at least one of the aptamer 230 and the specimen is located in the flow path 15. Further, for example, at least one of the aptamer 230 and the specimen is located in the binding unit 240 or the detection unit 13.
- the disclosed detection method includes, in one embodiment, a first binding site 231 with the first substance 210 and a second binding site 232 with the second substance 220 having a higher molecular weight than the first substance 210.
- the surface of the base 10 of the sensor having the binding portion 240 with the second substance 220 is formed by contacting the specimen that has contacted both the aptamer 230 that binds to one of the first substance 210 and the second substance 220 and the second substance 220.
- a contact step of contacting with the substrate is
- the aptamer 230, the second substance 220, and the sample may be mixed using any method.
- it may be prepared by mixing the aptamer 230, the second substance 220, and the specimen, or by mixing the aptamer 230 in which the second substance 220 is previously bound to the second binding site 232 and the specimen. It may be produced and any method may be used.
- the aptamer 230 in which the second substance 220 is bound to the second binding site 232 in advance is added and mixed in advance in the specimen solution.
- the sample solution is mixed with the sample solution.
- any method may be used as a method of previously binding the second substance 220 to the second binding site 232.
- the case where the second substance 220 is a nucleic acid and the second binding site 232 is a nucleic acid complementary to the second binding site 232 will be described as an example.
- the second substances 220 do not form double strands, and the second binding site 232 of the aptamer 230 also does not form double strands.
- the substance 220 may be bonded to the second binding site 232 in advance.
- the double-stranded DNA is surely made into a single strand by heat denaturation, and the primer is reliably annealed to the single-stranded DNA.
- the second substance 220 may be bound to the second binding site 232 in advance by using temperature conditions in the PCR method. More specifically, the second substance 220 and the aptamer 230 are mixed, heated to a temperature at which double-stranded DNA becomes single-stranded by heat denaturation, and then cooled, whereby the second substance 220 is cooled. You may make it couple
- any method may be used as a method of bringing the sample solution into contact with the substrate surface.
- the sample solution may be brought into contact by being guided from the inlet 14 to the detector 13 via the groove 15.
- the sensor is a measurement cell of an SPR device or a QCM quartz sensor
- the sample solution is manually brought into contact with the surface of the biocell substrate or the sample solution is injected into the flow cell of the SPR device or QCM measurement device. You may contact them.
- the disclosed detection method also includes a detection step of detecting the first substance 210 from the specimen by detecting a change in the state of the surface of the substrate 10 in contact with the specimen.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a change in the state of the substrate surface.
- a sample solution for detection is prepared by mixing the aptamer 230 bound to the second substance 220 and the sample solution will be described.
- (1) of FIG. 13 shows a case where the first substance 210 is not included in the specimen solution
- (2) of FIG. 13 shows a case where the first substance 210 is contained in the specimen solution.
- illustration of a metal layer or the like that becomes the detection unit 13 located on the upper surface of the base body 10 is omitted.
- the aptamer 230 remains bonded to the second binding site 232 and the second substance 220, so The fixed coupling part 240 and the second substance 220 are not coupled.
- FIG. 13 (2) when the first substance 210 is present in the sample solution, the first binding site 231 and the first substance 210 are combined, and the first binding site.
- the second substance 220 bonded to 231 is dissociated from the aptamer 230. Then, the dissociated second substance 220 is bonded to the bonding portion 240 fixed to the substrate surface.
- the state change of the substrate surface means a change in mass, a change in dielectric constant, a change in viscoelasticity, a change in propagation characteristics, a change in resonance frequency, and the like, due to the bonding between the coupling part 240 fixed to the substrate surface and the second substance 220 Etc.
- the coupling portion 240 fixed to the substrate surface and the second substance 220 are coupled, the mass and dielectric constant of the substrate surface change, and the SPR angle caused by this change. Make a change.
- the change in the state of the substrate surface is a change in mass or a change in dielectric constant due to the coupling between the bonding portion 240 and the second substance 220, and the change in the state of the substrate surface is detected by detecting the SPR angle change.
- the SAW sensor when used, a propagation characteristic change due to a mass change or viscoelastic change on the substrate surface occurs.
- the state change of the substrate surface is a change in mass or a change in viscoelasticity due to the coupling between the coupling portion 240 and the second substance 220, and the change in the state of the substrate surface is detected by detecting the change in propagation characteristics.
- the QCM measuring apparatus when used, a resonance frequency change caused by a mass change of the substrate surface occurs.
- the change in the state of the substrate surface is a change in mass caused by the coupling between the coupling portion 240 and the second substance 220, and the change in the state of the substrate surface is detected by detecting a change in the resonance frequency.
- the change in the substrate surface is caused by the binding between the binding portion 240 fixed to the substrate surface and the second substance 220.
- the binding portion 240 fixed to the substrate surface and the second substance 220 are bound to each other by the specimen.
- the first substance 210 is included in the solution.
- the second substance 220 has a molecular weight larger than that of the first substance 210.
- the disclosed detection system includes a sensor including a binding portion 240 of a second substance 220 having a molecular weight higher than that of the first substance 210 and the substrate 10 having the binding portion 240 on the surface. .
- the sensor used in the first embodiment of the detection system and the detection apparatus is the same as the sensor described above, and the description thereof is omitted.
- the disclosed detection system also includes a detection device in one embodiment.
- the detection apparatus has a first substance 210 on the surface of the base 10 of the sensor including the binding part 240 with the second substance 220 having a higher molecular weight than the first substance 210 and the base 10 having the binding part 240 on the surface.
- the first binding site 231 and the second binding site 232 of the second material 220 and contact with the aptamer 230 and the second material 220 that bind to one of the first material 210 and the second material 220.
- a detection control unit that detects whether the first substance 210 is included in the specimen by detecting a change in the state of the surface of the substrate 10 when the specimen comes into contact.
- the detection device is a device that executes an arbitrary detection process using the sensor described above.
- Examples of the detection device include an SPR device, a SAW sensor control device, and a QCM measurement device.
- the detection device is preferably a SAW sensor control device.
- the SPR device, the SAW sensor control device, and the QCM measurement device as the disclosed detection device may be any device as long as measurement can be performed using the above-described sensors. In addition, it may be used.
- the detection apparatus may execute a conversion process for converting a detection result obtained due to a signal substance or the like into a detection result for the target substance. For example, when the molecular weight of the target substance and the molecular weight of the signal substance are known, when the result “signal substance is“ x ”grams (or mol)” is obtained, the target substance is “y” grams. (Or mol) ".
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of the sensor. That is, for example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 14, the aptamer 300 having a molecular weight larger than that of the first substance 210 is previously bonded to the bonding portion 310 on the substrate surface. As shown in (2) of FIG. 14, when the first substance 210 is contained in the sample solution, the first substance 210 binds to the aptamer 300, so that the aptamer 300 is dissociated from the binding portion 310 on the substrate surface. It is also possible to detect a change in the state of the substrate surface caused by the dissociation of the aptamer 300. Below, it demonstrates focusing on a different point from the detection part of the sensor of Embodiment 1, a detection method, a detection system, and a detection apparatus.
- the base 10 is provided.
- the sensor includes a coupling portion 310 that is located on the surface of the substrate 10 and is coupled to the aptamer 300 that can be coupled to the first substance 210.
- the combining unit 310 can detect whether the first substance 210 is included.
- the senor has a binding part 310 with an aptamer 300 having a binding site that binds to the first substance 210.
- the sensor has a binding part 310 for detecting whether the specimen contains the first substance 210 on the surface, and the aptamer 300 that binds to one of the first substance 210 and the binding part 240 is provided.
- a base 10 is provided that is coupled to the coupling portion 310.
- the aptamer 300 has two binding sites similarly to the aptamer 230, one is bonded to the first substance 210, and the other is bonded to the bonding portion 310 on the substrate surface. That is, the aptamer 300 has a first binding site 231 that binds to the first substance 210 and a binding site 321 that binds to the binding portion 310.
- the binding part 310 is formed of a nucleic acid, for example, a nucleic acid having a base sequence complementary to the binding part 310 is used as the binding site 321 of the aptamer 300 that binds to the binding part 310.
- Embodiment 2 of the detection method the first substance 210 having the binding part 310, the base 10 having the binding part 310 on the surface, the binding part 310 and the binding part binding to the first substance 210. And a contact step of bringing the specimen into contact with the surface of the substrate 10 of the sensor including the aptamer 300 that binds to any one of the binding portions 310.
- the aptamer 300 that has a binding site that binds to the first substance 210 and that binds to either the binding part 310 or the first substance 210 on the surface of the sensor substrate is the binding part.
- Embodiment 2 of the detection method includes a detection step of detecting whether or not the first substance 210 is included in the specimen by detecting a change in the state of the surface of the substrate 10 that is in contact with the specimen in the contacting step.
- the first substance has the coupling part 310, the base body 10 having the coupling part 310 on the surface, and the coupling part 310 coupled to the coupling part 310 and coupled to the first substance 210.
- 210 and an aptamer 300 coupled to either one of the coupling unit 310.
- the aptamer has the first binding site 231 that binds to the first substance 210 and binds to any one of the binding part 310 and the first substance 210 on the substrate surface of the sensor 100.
- 300 has a sensor 100 coupled to coupling 310.
- a detection device that detects whether the specimen contains the first substance 210 by detecting a change in the state of the surface of the base 10. Prepare.
- the first substance has the coupling part 310, the base 10 having the coupling part 310 on the surface, and the coupling part 310 coupled to the coupling part 310 and coupled to the first substance 210.
- the first substance 210 is detected on the specimen by detecting a change in the state of the surface of the base 10.
- Has a detection control unit for detecting whether or not the image is included.
- the aptamer 300 that has a binding site that binds to the first substance 210 and that binds to either the binding part 310 or the first substance 210 on the substrate surface of the sensor 100 is bound.
- a detection control unit that detects whether the first substance 210 is included in the sample solution by detecting a change in the state of the substrate surface when the substrate surface of the sensor 100 coupled to the unit 310 comes into contact with the sample solution; .
- FIG. 21 is a diagram for illustrating the third embodiment.
- (1) of FIG. 21 shows a state in which a plurality of aptamers 300 are present.
- (2) of FIG. 21 shows a state in which the sample solution containing the plurality of first substances 210 and the aptamer 300 are in contact with each other.
- FIG. 21 (3) shows a state in which the aptamer 300 after contacting the sample solution in which the first substance 210 is present and the plurality of binding portions 310 located on the substrate 10 are in contact.
- the binding unit 310 and the aptamer 300 are not bonded in advance, and after the sample solution and the aptamer 300 are brought into contact with each other, the sample solution and the binding unit 310 are brought into contact with each other.
- the first substance 210 is included in the sample solution
- the first substance 210 is bound to the aptamer 300.
- the aptamer 300 that does not bind to the first substance 210 binds to the binding portion 310.
- the case where there are four aptamers 300 is shown as an example.
- the aptamer 300 and the first substance 210 are combined.
- the case where three of the four aptamers 300 are bound to the first substance 210 is shown as an example.
- the aptamer 300 that is not bonded to the first substance 210 is bonded to the bonding portion 310 and bonded to the first substance 210.
- the aptamer 300 is not coupled to the coupling portion 310.
- each of the four aptamers 300 shown in (1) of FIG. 21 binds to the binding portion 310, whereas in (2) and FIG. As shown in (3), when the first substance 210 is present in the sample solution, the aptamer 300 that binds to the binding part 310 is reduced by the amount of the aptamer 300 that binds to the first substance 210.
- the number of aptamers 300 that are coupled to the coupling portion 310 is smaller than when the first substance 210 is not included in the specimen solution.
- the more the first substance 210 is contained in the sample solution the smaller the number of aptamers 300 that are bound to the binding portion 310.
- the sensor according to the third embodiment includes a coupling portion 310 between the base body 10 and an aptamer 300 provided on the base body 10 and having a binding site that binds to the first substance 210.
- the state change of the surface of the substrate 10 in contact with the sample solution is detected. , It is detected whether the first substance 210 is contained in the sample solution. Specifically, when the first substance 210 is included in the sample solution, fewer aptamers 300 are bound to the binding unit 310 than when the first substance 210 is not included in the sample solution. Based on this, it is detected whether the first substance 210 is contained in the sample solution. Similarly, when the first substance 210 is included in the sample solution, the more the first substance 210 is included in the sample solution, the smaller the number of aptamers 300 that bind to the binding portion 310. Considering this, the amount of the first substance 210 contained in the sample solution is measured.
- the bonding part 310 is fixed to the base body 10 with a density as high as possible so that the aptamer 300 is bonded to the bonding part 310 without being saturated when the first substance 210 is not bonded to the aptamer 300. This is to appropriately obtain a change in the state of the substrate surface in accordance with the concentration of the sample with respect to the concentration range of the sample to be measured.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating the fourth embodiment.
- (1) of FIG. 22 shows a state in which the aptamer 430 and the second substance 420 are present in the sample solution, and the first substance 210 is not present.
- (2) of FIG. 22 shows a state where the first substance 210 is present in addition to the aptamer 430 and the second substance 420 in the sample solution of (1) of FIG. That is, in the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG.
- the base 10 has a coupling portion 440 that complementarily binds to the aptamer 430.
- the aptamer 430 has a first binding site 431 that binds to the second substance 420 and a second binding site 432 that binds to the binding portion 440.
- the first substance 410 has a smaller molecular weight than the aptamer 430 and has a stronger binding ability to the second substance 420 than the aptamer 430
- the second substance 420 is dissociated from the aptamer 430 and binds to the first substance 410.
- the aptamer 430 from which the second substance 420 is dissociated is bonded to the bonding portion 440, whereby the surface state of the substrate 10 is changed.
- the aptamer 430 when the first substance 210 is not present in the sample solution, the aptamer 430 binds the first binding site 431 and the second substance 420 of the aptamer 430. Designed to.
- the aptamer 430 when the first substance 210 is present in the sample solution, the aptamer 430 has the first substance 420 bound to the aptamer 430 as the first substance. It is designed to bind to substance 410 and dissociate from aptamer 430. Thereafter, the second binding site 432 of the aptamer 430 from which the second substance 420 is dissociated binds to the binding portion 440 provided on the surface of the substrate 10.
- the first substance 410 when the first substance 410 is included in the sample solution, it is detected that the binding unit 440 and the aptamer 430 are combined and the surface state of the substrate 10 is changed.
- the first substance 410 contained in the sample solution is detected by detecting a change in the surface state of the substrate 10 caused by the binding between the binding portion 440 and the aptamer 430.
- the first binding site 231 with the first substance 210 and the second binding site 232 with the second substance 220 are provided in different sites.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and part or all of the first binding site 231 and the second binding site 232 may overlap. That is, in the aptamer 230, at least a part of the first binding site 231 and at least a part of the second binding site 232 may be the same site.
- the aptamer 230 is preferentially bound to either the first substance 210 or the binding part 240.
- FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 are diagrams for explaining an example of an embodiment of the disclosed aptamer.
- part or all of the first binding site 231 and the second binding site 232 overlap, and both the first substance 210 and the second substance 220 bind to the same part. You may make it do.
- the second substance 220 is bonded to one surface of the solid line portion, and the first substance 210 is bonded to the other surface of the solid line portion.
- the first binding site and the second binding site exist in the solid line portion of FIG.
- the first binding site 231 and the second binding site 232 partially overlap. That is, as shown in FIG.
- the first binding site 231 is indicated by a broken line
- the second binding site 232 is indicated by a solid line
- the first binding site 231 and the second binding site 232 partially overlap.
- the aptamer 230 shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 can exhibit the same function as the aptamer 230 shown in FIG.
- the disclosed sensor, detection method, detection system, and detection device will be described in more detail with reference to an example in which ATP is used as the first substance and an SPR device is used as the measurement device.
- the disclosed sensor, detection method, detection system, and detection apparatus are not limited to the following embodiments.
- a sensor chip SA (GE Healthcare) was used as a sensor.
- the sensor chip SA is a chip used for SPR measurement by the BIACORE-X system.
- streptavidin is fixed in advance on the substrate via carboxymethyl dextran.
- description will be made using an aptamer 230 in which ATP is the first substance 210.
- the aptamer 230 using ATP as the first substance 210 is also referred to as “ATP aptamer”.
- Examples 1 to 9 In Examples 1 to 9, ATP aptamer complementary strand DNA mixed solutions were prepared as described in detail below. In addition, a biotin DNA solution was prepared. Thereafter, immobilization of biotin DNA on the sensor chip SA and confirmation of immobilization were performed, and SPR measurement was performed.
- ATP aptamer complementary DNA mixture Any of ATP aptamer consisting of the base sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 in the sequence listing and DNA “A” to “C” consisting of any of the base sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO: 3 to 5 in the sequence listing A mixed solution with one was prepared.
- the ATP aptamer and DNA “A” to “C” were obtained by consignment synthesis (Gene Design).
- DNAs “A” to “C” are also referred to as complementary strand DNAs “A” to “C”, respectively.
- ATP aptamer and complementary strand DNA and Annealing were first mixed. Then, the mixture of ATP aptamer and complementary strand DNA [x] is heated at 95 ° C. for 1 minute, heated at 75 ° C. for 1 minute, and then allowed to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, whereby ATP aptamer and complementary strand DNA and Annealing was done.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the base sequence relationship between the ATP aptamer and the complementary strand DNA “A”.
- the base sequence of the ATP aptamer and the base sequence of the complementary strand DNA “B” were complementary from the 3 terminal side to the 12 base sequence.
- the base sequence of the ATP aptamer and the base sequence of the complementary strand DNA “C” were complementary from the 3 terminal side to the 14 base sequence.
- the binding strength with the ATP aptamer was varied between “A” to “C” of the complementary strand DNA. Specifically, the binding strength was increased in the order of complementary strand DNAs “C”, “B”, and “A”.
- biotin DNA solution 200 ⁇ l of biotin DNA solution was prepared by mixing 1 ⁇ l of 10 mM biotin DNA and 199 ⁇ l of HBS-N buffer (BIACORE).
- Biotin DNA consists of the base sequence described in SEQ ID NO: 2 in the sequence listing, and biotin is added to the 5 terminal side of the base sequence. The final concentration of biotin DNA was 5 ⁇ M.
- Biotin DNA was obtained by commissioned synthesis (Gene Design). SEQ ID NO: 5'-GGAGGAAGGT-3 '
- biotin DNA solution 50 ⁇ l was injected into the flow cell of the BIACORE-X system in which the sensor chip SA was set, and then 30 ⁇ l of biotin DNA solution was further injected. Thereafter, for the purpose of washing away biotin DNA adsorbed nonspecifically on the sensor chip SA, the sensor chip SA was washed by appropriately injecting 10 mM NaOH into the flow cell.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a sensorgram obtained in the BIACORE-X system.
- the horizontal axis indicates the time axis
- the vertical axis indicates the mass change.
- Resonance Unit (RU) which is a unit used in the BIACORE-X system is used.
- 1 RU indicates that there was a 1 pg mass change per 1 mm 2 .
- FIG. 16 for convenience of explanation, the timing when 50 ⁇ l of biotin DNA solution is implanted, the timing when 30 ⁇ l of biotin DNA solution is further implanted, and the timing when 50 mM NaOH is injected are shown.
- the increased amount of RU between the biotin DNA injection and after the washing with 50 mM NaOH indicates the amount of biotin DNA immobilized.
- ⁇ RU was about “1270”
- the amount of biotin DNA immobilized was about 1270 pg / mm 2 .
- [SPR measurement] SPR measurement was performed using a sensor chip SA on which biotin DNA was immobilized. Specifically, as shown in Examples 1 to 9 of Table 1, the ATP aptamer complementary strand DNA mixed solution prepared using the complementary strand DNA [x] and ATP are mixed, so that the concentration of ATP is reduced. A sample solution to be [y] was prepared. Then, 35 ⁇ l of the prepared specimen solution was injected into the flow cell of the BIACORE-X system. The following conditions were used for the measurement of the BIACORE-X system. The measurement results are shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. Running buffer: 50 mM Tris (Tris- (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane), 500 mM NaCl, 5 mM MgCl 2 Flow rate: 5 ⁇ l / min Temperature: 25 degrees
- Comparative Examples 1 to 5 biotin ATP aptamer solutions were prepared as described in detail below. Thereafter, immobilization of biotin ATP aptamer on the sensor chip SA and confirmation of immobilization were performed, and SPR measurement was performed.
- biotin ATP aptamer was immobilized on sensor chip SA instead of biotin DNA.
- complementary strand DNA binds to biotin DNA immobilized on sensor chip SA
- biotin immobilized on sensor chip SA biotin immobilized on sensor chip SA.
- ATP will bind to the ATP aptamer.
- the biotin ATP aptamer has the base sequence described in SEQ ID NO: 1 in the sequence listing, and biotin is added to the 5 terminal side of the base sequence. Biotin ATP aptamer was obtained by commissioned synthesis (Gene Design).
- biotin ATP aptamer solution 200 ⁇ l of biotin ATP aptamer solution was prepared by mixing 1 ⁇ l of 10 mM biotin ATP aptamer and 199 ⁇ l of HBS-N buffer (BIACORE). In the prepared biotin ATP aptamer solution, the final concentration of biotin ATP aptamer was 5 ⁇ M.
- biotin ATP aptamer solution 50 ⁇ l of biotin ATP aptamer solution was injected into the flow cell of the BIACORE-X system in which the sensor chip SA was set, and then 30 ⁇ l of biotin ATP aptamer solution was further injected. Thereafter, for the purpose of washing away the biotin ATP aptamer adsorbed to the sensor chip SA without covalent bond, the sensor chip SA was washed by appropriately injecting 50 mM NaOH into the flow cell.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a sensorgram obtained in the BIACORE-X system.
- the horizontal axis indicates the time axis
- the vertical axis indicates the mass change.
- Resonance Unit (RU) which is a unit used in the BIACORE-X system is used.
- 1 RU indicates that there was a 1 pg mass change per 1 mm 2 .
- FIG. 17 for convenience of explanation, the timing at which 50 ⁇ l of biotin ATP aptamer solution was injected, the timing at which 30 ⁇ l of biotin ATP aptamer solution was further injected, and the timing at which 50 mM NaOH was injected were shown.
- the increased amount of RU before injection of the biotin ATP aptamer solution and after washing with 50 mM NaOH indicates the amount of immobilized biotin ATP aptamer solution.
- ⁇ RU was about “350”
- the amount of biotin DNA immobilized was 350 pg / mm 2 .
- Comparative Examples 6 to 8 In Comparative Examples 6 to 8, as described in detail below, unlike Examples 1 to 9, in the SPR measurement, a complementary strand DNA solution containing only 5 mM complementary strand DNA [x] was injected. Used as a sample solution.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram showing sensorgrams obtained in Comparative Examples 1 to 5 in Table 1. In other words, the measurement result when the ATP solution is injected after the biotin ATP aptamer is immobilized on the sensor chip SA is shown. As shown in FIG. 18, the weight change due to the binding between the biotin ATP aptamer immobilized on the sensor chip SA and ATP was not measured.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram showing sensorgrams obtained in Examples 1 to 3 in Table 1 and Comparative Example 6 serving as a positive control.
- the measurement results when the complementary strand DNA “A” is used as the complementary strand DNA [x] are shown.
- the biotin DNA immobilized on the sensor chip SA and the complementary strand DNA “A” are used, the binding to the complementary strand DNA dissociated by binding of ATP to the ATP aptamer. The resulting weight change was measured.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram showing ⁇ RU in Examples 1 to 9 in Table 1 and Comparative Examples 6 to 8 serving as positive controls.
- the measurement results when the complementary strand DNAs “A”, “B”, and “C” are used as the complementary strand DNA [x] are shown.
- FIG. 20 with respect to the complementary strand DNA “A”, a change in weight was detected with the change in ATP concentration, while with respect to the complementary strand DNA “B” and “C”, a change in weight was detected. There wasn't.
- FIGS. 18 to 20 it was possible to detect a small molecule having a relatively small molecular weight by detecting a change in the substrate surface due to the binding of complementary DNA instead of ATP. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, a proportional relationship was found between the amount of ATP serving as the target material and the detected change in the state of the substrate surface. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, it was possible to measure the amount of the small molecule serving as the target substance.
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以下に、開示のセンサ、検出方法、検出システム、及び、検出装置の実施の形態について、適宜図面を参照しつつ、詳細に説明する。以下に詳細に説明するように、開示のセンサ、検出方法、検出システム、及び、検出装置は、第1物質と比較して分子量の大きい物質に起因した基体表面の状態変化を検出することで、第1物質を検出することができる。この結果、分子量の小さい小分子についても検出可能となる。
センサの検出部の詳細について説明する前に、検出部が搭載されるセンサについて説明する。開示のセンサは、基体表面の状態変化を検出する検出手法に用いることができる。例えば、開示のセンサは、SPR(Surface Plasmon Resonance、表面プラズモン共鳴)装置による測定に用いられる測定セル、SAW(Surface Acoustic Wave、表面弾性波)センサ、QCM(Quarts Crystal Microbalance、水晶発振子マイクロバランス法)水晶センサなどである。開示のセンサは、好ましくは、SAWセンサである。SAWセンサとしてセンサを実現することで、センサを小型で簡単に実現可能となる。
第1カバー部材1は、上述のように、第1基体1a及び第1基体1a上に積層される第2基体1bを有する。
第1カバー部材1を構成する第1基体1aは平板状であり、その厚みは、例えば0.1mm~0.5mmである。第1基体1aの平面形状は概ね長方形状であるが、長手方向の一方端は外方に向かって突出した円弧状となっている。第1基体1aのx方向の長さは、例えば、1cm~5cmであり、y方向の長さは、例えば1cm~3cmである。
第2カバー部材2は、上述のように、第2基体1b上に積層される第3基体2a及び第3基体2a上に積層される第4基体2bを有する。
第1基体1a及び第2基体1bからなる第1カバー部材1の上面には、第2カバー部材2が接合されている。第2カバー部材2は、第3基体2aと第4基体2bを有する。
図5は検出素子3の斜視図、図6は第1接合部材21及び第2接合部材22を外した状態における検出素子3の平面図である。
SAWを利用した検出素子3において検体溶液の検出を行うには、まず、第1IDT電極11に、配線7や第1引出し電極19などを介して外部の測定器から所定の電圧を印加する。そうすると、第1IDT電極11の形成領域において基体10の表面が励振され、所定の周波数を有するSAWが発生する。発生したSAWはその一部が検出部13に向かって伝搬し、検出部13を通過した後、第2IDT電極12に到達する。ここで、検出部13では、詳細については後述するように、検体溶液に第1物質が含まれている場合には、第1物質と比較して分子量の大きい物質に起因した変化が基体表面に起こる。この結果、検出部13の下を通過するSAWの位相などの特性が変化する。このように特性が変化したSAWが第2IDT電極12に到達すると、それに応じた電圧が第2IDT電極12に生じる。この電圧が第2引出し電極20、配線7などを介して外部に出力され、それを外部の測定器で読み取ることによって検体溶液の性質や成分を調べることができる。
以上のようなセンサ100の構造は一例であり、これに限定されるものではなく、任意のセンサ100を用いて良い。
例えば、図7は、センサ100の変形例を示す断面図である。この断面図は図4Aに示す断面と対応している。この変形例は、端子6の形成位置を変えたものである。上述した実施形態では、端子6を第2基体1bの長手方向の他方端部に形成していたが、この変形例では第4基体2bの上面に形成している。端子6と配線7とは第2カバー部材2を貫通する貫通導体29によって電気的に接続されている。貫通導体29は、例えば、Agペースト、めっきなどからなる。また端子6は、第1カバー部材1の下面側に形成することも可能である。よって、端子6は、第1カバー部材1及び第2カバー部材2の表面における任意の位置に形成可能であり、使用される測定器に合わせてその位置を決めることができる。
開示のセンサ100は、1つの形態において、基体10を有する。また、開示のセンサ100は、1つの形態において、結合部240であって、基体10の表面に位置しており、第1物質210の分子量よりも分子量が大きい第2物質220と結合可能であり、第2物質220ならびに第1物質210および第2物質220と結合可能なアプタマー230を含む検体に、第1物質210が含まれるかを検出可能な結合部240を有する。なお、第2物質220を「シグナル物質」とも称する。
開示の検出手法は、1つの実施形態において、第1物質210との第1結合部位231と第1物質210と比較して分子量の大きい第2物質220との第2結合部位232とを有するとともに第1物質210及び第2物質220のうちいずれか一方と結合するアプタマー230、及び第2物質220の両方と接触した検体を、第2物質220との結合部240を有するセンサの基体10の表面と接触させる接触工程を含む。
開示の検出システムは、1つの実施形態において、第1物質210と比較して分子量の大きい第2物質220との結合部240と、表面に結合部240を有する基体10と、を含むセンサを有する。
上述した実施形態1では、第1物質210の代わりに、第1物質210と比較して分子量の大きい第2物質220に起因する基体表面の変化を検出する場合について説明した。ただし、開示のセンサは、これに限定されるものではない。
以下では、実施形態1のセンサの検出部、検出方法、検出システム及び検出装置とは異なる点に的を絞って説明する。
また、上述した実施形態2では、第1物質210と比較して分子量の大きいアプタマー300を、基体表面の結合部310と予め結合させておく場合を例に説明したが、これに限定されるものではない。
図21の(1)は、複数のアプタマー300が存在している状態を示している。図21の(2)は、複数の第1物質210が存在する検体溶液とアプタマー300とが接触した状態を示している。図21の(3)は、第1物質210が存在する検体溶液に接触した後のアプタマー300と、基板10に位置している複数の結合部310とが接触した状態を示している。
また、例えば、基体10の結合部に対するアプタマーと第2物質との関係を変えても良い。
図22は、実施形態4について示す図である。
図22の(1)は、検体溶液中に、アプタマー430および第2物質420が存在し、第1物質210が存在していない状態を示している。図22の(2)は、図22の(1)の検体溶液中に、アプタマー430および第2物質420に加えて、第1物質210が存在している状態を示している。すなわち、実施形態4では、図22に示すように、基体10は、アプタマー430と相補的に結合する結合部440を有する。また、アプタマー430は、第2物質420と結合する第1結合部位431と、結合部440と結合する第2結合部位432とを有する。
上述した実施形態では、例えば、図12に示すように、アプタマー230において、第1物質210との第1結合部位231と、第2物質220との第2結合部位232とが、異なる部位に設けられる場合を例に説明した。ただし、これに限定されるものではなく、第1結合部位231と第2結合部位232との一部又は全てが、重なっても良い。すなわち、アプタマー230において、第1結合部位231の少なくとも一部と第2結合部位232の少なくとも一部が、同一部位であっても良い。アプタマー230は、第1物質210及び結合部240のうちいずれか一方と優先的に結合する。
実施例1~9では、以下に詳細に説明するように、ATPアプタマー相補鎖DNA混合液を作製した。また、ビオチンDNA溶液を作製した。その後、センサチップSA上へのビオチンDNAの固定化、及び、固定化の確認を行い、SPR測定を行った。
配列表の配列番号1に記載された塩基配列からなるATPアプタマーと、配列表の配列番号3~5に記載された塩基配列のうちいずれかからなるDNA「A」~「C」各々のうちいずれか1つとの混合液を作製した。なお、ATPアプタマー、及び、DNA「A」から「C」は、委託合成(ジーンデザイン社)により得た。なお、以下では、DNA「A」~「C」を、それぞれ、相補鎖DNA「A」~「C」とも記載する。
配列番号1:5’-ACCTGGGGGAGTATTGCGGAGGAAGGT-3’
配列番号3:5’-TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTACCTTCCTCC-3’
配列番号4:5’-TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTACCTTCCTCCGC-3’
配列番号5:5’-TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTACCTTCCTCCGCAA-3’
10mMのビオチンDNA1μlと、HBS-Nバッファー(BIACORE)199μlとを混合することで、ビオチンDNA溶液200μlを作製した。なお、ビオチンDNAは、配列表の配列番号2に記載された塩基配列からなり、塩基配列の5末端側にビオチンが付加されている。ビオチンDNAの終濃度は5μMであった。ビオチンDNAは、委託合成(ジーンデザイン社)により得た。
配列番号2:5’-GGAGGAAGGT-3’
ストレプトアビジンとビオチンの強い親和性を利用することで、センサチップSAにビオチンDNAを固定化した。また、BIACORE-X(GEヘルスケア社)を用いたSPR測定を行い、ビオチンDNAの固定化の確認を行った。BIACORE-Xシステムの測定時には、以下の条件を用いた。
ランニングバッファー:HBS-Nバッファー(BIACORE)
流速:5μl/分
温度:25度
ビオチンDNAが固定化されたセンサチップSAを用いて、SPR測定を行った。具体的には、表1の実施例1~9に示すように、相補鎖DNA[x]を用いて作製されたATPアプタマー相補鎖DNA混合液とATPとを混合することで、ATPの濃度が[y]となる検体溶液を作製した。そして、作製した検体溶液35μlを、BIACORE-Xシステムのフローセルに注入した。なお、BIACORE-Xシステムの測定時には、以下の条件を用いた。測定結果は、図19及び図20に示した。
ランニングバッファー:50mM Tris(Tris-(hydroxymethyl) aminomethane、トリスヒドロキシメチルアミノメタン)、500mM NaCl、5mM MgCl2
流速:5μl/分
温度:25度
比較例1~5では、以下に詳細に説明するように、ビオチンATPアプタマー溶液を作製した。その後、センサチップSA上へのビオチンATPアプタマーの固定化、及び、固定化の確認を行い、SPR測定を行った。
10mMのビオチンATPアプタマー1μlと、HBS-Nバッファー(BIACORE)199μlとを混合することで、ビオチンATPアプタマー溶液200μlを作製した。調製したビオチンATPアプタマー溶液において、ビオチンATPアプタマーの終濃度は5μMであった。
BIACORE-Xシステムにおいて、ストレプトアビジンとビオチンの強い親和性を利用することで、センサチップSAに対してビオチンATPアプタマーを固定化した。また、BIACORE-Xを用いたSPR測定を行い、測定結果として得られたセンサグラムに基づいてビオチンATPアプタマーの固定化確認を行った。なお、BIACORE-Xシステムの測定時には、実施例1~9におけるビオチンDNAの固定化確認の際と同様に、以下の条件を用いた。
ランニングバッファー:HBS-Nバッファー(BIACORE)
流速:5μl/分
温度:25度
表1の比較例1~5に示すように、ATPの濃度が[y]となるATP溶液を作製し、作製したATP溶液35μlを、ビオチンATPアプタマーが固定化されたセンサチップSAがセットされたBIACORE-Xシステムのフローセルに注入した。なお、BIACORE-Xシステムの測定時には、実施例1~9におけるATP測定処理と同様に、以下の条件を用いた。測定結果は、図18に示した。
ランニングバッファー:50mM Tris(Tris-(hydroxymethyl) aminomethane、トリスヒドロキシメチルアミノメタン)、500mM NaCl、5mM MgCl2
流速:5μl/分
温度:25度
比較例6~8では、以下に詳細に説明するように、実施例1~9とは異なり、SPR測定において、5mMの相補鎖DNA[x]のみを含む相補鎖DNA溶液を注入した。検体溶液として用いた。
ランニングバッファー:50mM Tris(Tris-(hydroxymethyl) aminomethane、トリスヒドロキシメチルアミノメタン)、500mM NaCl、5mM MgCl2
流速:5μl/分
温度:25度
図18は、表1における比較例1~5において得られたセンサグラムを示す図である。言い換えると、ビオチンATPアプタマーをセンサチップSAに固定化した上で、ATP溶液を注入した場合における測定結果を示す。図18に示されたように、センサチップSAに固定化されたビオチンATPアプタマーとATPとの結合に起因した重量変化は測定されなかった。
2 第2カバー部材
3 検出素子
4 凹部形成用貫通孔
5 凹部
8 切欠き
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11 第1IDT電極
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210 第1物質
220 第2物質
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- 第1物質の分子量よりも分子量が大きい第2物質との結合部と、
前記第1物質との第1結合部位と前記第2物質との第2結合部位とを有するとともに前記第1物質と前記第2物質とのうちいずれか一方と結合するアプタマー、及び前記第2物質の両方と接触した検体に、前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出するための前記結合部を表面に有する基体と、を備えたセンサ。 - 基体と、
結合部であって、
前記基体の表面に位置しており、
第1物質の分子量よりも分子量が大きい第2物質と結合可能であり、
前記第2物質ならびに前記第1物質および前記第2物質と結合可能なアプタマーを含む検体に、前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出可能な結合部と、を備えたセンサ。 - 前記アプタマーは、前記第1物質と結合可能な第1結合部位と前記第2物質と結合可能な第2結合部位とを有する、請求項2に記載のセンサ。
- 前記アプタマーにおいて、前記第1結合部位の少なくとも一部と前記第2結合部位の少なくとも一部は、同一部位である、請求項1および3に記載のセンサ。
- 前記アプタマーは、前記第1物質及び前記結合部のうちいずれか一方と優先的に結合する、請求項1乃至4のいずれか1項に記載のセンサ。
- 前記第1物質と前記アプタマーとの解離定数から算出される第1自由エネルギー変化が、前記アプタマーと前記第2物質との結合に伴う第2自由エネルギー変化よりも小さく、且つ、前記第2物質と前記結合部との結合に伴う第3自由エネルギー変化が前記第2自由エネルギー変化よりも大きい、請求項1乃至5のいずれか1項に記載のセンサ。
- 前記アプタマーおよび前記結合部はそれぞれ塩基配列を有し、
前記アプタマーの塩基配列は前記第2物質の塩基配列の第1部分と相補的な部分を有するとともに、前記結合部の塩基配列は前記第2物質の塩基配列の第2部分と相補的な部分を有し、
前記第2自由エネルギー変化は、前記第2物質の塩基配列の第1部分と前記アプタマーの塩基配列のうち相補的な部分との結合に伴う自由エネルギー変化であり、
前記第3自由エネルギー変化は、前記第2物質の塩基配列の第2部分と前記結合部の塩基配列のうち相補的な部分との結合に伴う自由エネルギー変化であり、
前記アプタマーと前記第2物質との間において相補的となる塩基配列の塩基種類及び塩基数と、前記結合部と前記第2物質との間において相補的となる塩基配列の塩基種類及び塩基数とは、前記第1自由エネルギー変化、前記第2自由エネルギー変化および前記第3自由エネルギー変化の間における大小関係を満たす値となる、請求項6に記載のセンサ。 - 上面に前記基体が位置している第1カバー部材と、
前記第1カバー部材に接合されている第2カバー部材と、をさらに備え、
前記第1カバー部材及び前記第2カバー部材の少なくとも一方は前記検体が流入する流入口を有し、
前記第1カバー部材と前記第2カバー部材との間に、前記流入口から少なくとも前記基体の表面上まで延びている流路を有する、請求項1乃至7のいずれか1項に記載のセンサ。 - 前記流路は、前記第1カバー部材及び前記第2カバー部材の少なくとも一方の表面に設けられている溝部を有する、請求項8に記載のセンサ。
- 前記第1カバー部材は、前記上面に、前記基体の少なくとも一部を収容している凹部を有し、
前記第2カバー部材は前記溝部を有する、請求項9に記載のセンサ。 - 前記アプタマーおよび前記第2物質はそれぞれ、前記溝部に付着しており、
前記結合部は、前記溝部に付着している前記アプタマーと前記第2物質とに接触した後の前記検体から前記第1物質を検出する、請求項9または10に記載のセンサ。 - 前記アプタマーは、前記溝部に固定されており、且つ、前記第2物質と結合しており、
前記結合部は、前記アプタマーと接触した後の前記検体から前記第1物質を検出する、請求項9または10に記載のセンサ。 - 前記第2物質と結合している前記アプタマーは、前記溝部の表面物質と化学的に結合している、請求項12に記載のセンサ。
- 前記基体の表面に位置しており、該基体の表面のうち前記結合部が位置している検出部に向かって伝搬する弾性波を発生させる第1IDT(InterDigital Transducer)電極と、
前記基体の表面に位置しており、前記検出部を通過した前記弾性波を受信する第2IDT電極と、をさらに備える、請求項1乃至13のいずれか1項に記載のセンサ。 - 前記基体の上面に接合され、且つ前記基体の前記上面との間に密閉された第1振動空間を有している第1接合部材と、
前記基体の上面に接合され、且つ前記基体の前記上面との間に密閉された第2振動空間を有している第2接合部材と、をさらに備え、
前記第1振動空間は前記第1IDT電極上に位置しており、且つ、前記第2振動空間は前記第2IDT電極上に位置している、請求項14に記載のセンサ。
- 前記アプタマーおよび前記検体のうち少なくとも一方は、前記結合部と離れて位置している、請求項1乃至15のいずれか1項に記載のセンサ。
- 前記アプタマーおよび前記検体のうち少なくとも一方は、前記流路に位置している、請求項16に記載のセンサ。
- 前記アプタマーおよび前記検体のうち少なくとも一方は、前記結合部に位置している、請求項14乃至17のいずれか1項に記載のセンサ。
- 第1物質との第1結合部位と前記第1物質と比較して分子量の大きい第2物質との第2結合部位とを有するとともに前記第1物質及び前記第2物質のうちいずれか一方と結合するアプタマー、及び前記第2物質の両方と接触した検体を、前記第2物質との結合部を有するセンサの基体の表面と接触させる接触工程と、
前記検体が接触した前記基体の表面の状態変化を検出することで、前記検体から前記第1物質を検出する検出工程と、を備えた第1物質の検出方法。 - 第1物質の分子量よりも分子量が大きい第2物質との結合部と、表面に前記結合部を有する基体と、を含むセンサの前記基体の表面に、前記第1物質との第1結合部位と前記第2物質との第2結合部位とを有するとともに前記第1物質及び前記第2物質のうちいずれか一方と結合するアプタマー、及び前記第2物質の両方と接触した検体が接触すると、前記基体の表面の状態変化を検出することで前記検体に前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出する検出制御部を備えた検出装置。
- 第1物質の分子量よりも分子量が大きい第2物質との結合部と、表面に該結合部を有する基体と、を含むセンサと、
前記第1物質との第1結合部位と前記第2物質との第2結合部位とを有するとともに前記第1物質及び前記第2物質のうちいずれか一方と結合するアプタマー、及び前記第2物質の両方と接触した検体が、前記センサの前記基体の表面と接触すると、該基体の表面の状態変化を検出することで前記検体に前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出する検出装置と、を備えた検出システム。 - 第1物質と結合する結合部位を有するアプタマーとの結合部と、
検体に前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出するための前記結合部を表面に有し、前記第1物質及び前記結合部のうちいずれか一方と結合する前記アプタマーが前記結合部に結合している基体と、を備えたセンサ。 - 基体と、
前記基体の表面に位置しており、第1物質と結合可能なアプタマーと結合している、結合部と、を備え、
前記結合部は、前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出可能である、センサ。 - 結合部と、表面に該結合部を有する基体と、前記結合部に結合されるとともに第1物質と結合する結合部位を有し前記第1物質及び前記結合部のうちいずれか一方と結合するアプタマーと、を含むセンサの前記基体の表面に、検体を接触させる接触工程と、
前記検体が接触した前記基体の表面の状態変化を検出することで、前記検体に前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出する検出工程と、を備えた第1物質の検出方法。 - 結合部と、表面に該結合部を有する基体と、前記結合部に結合されるとともに第1物質と結合する結合部位を有し前記第1物質及び前記結合部のうちいずれか一方と結合するアプタマーと、を含むセンサと、
検体が前記センサの前記基体の表面と接触すると、該基体の表面の状態変化を検出することで前記検体に前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出する検出装置と、を備えた検出システム。 - 結合部と、表面に該結合部を有する基体と、前記結合部に結合されるとともに第1物質と結合する結合部位を有し前記第1物質及び前記結合部のうちいずれか一方と結合するアプタマーと、を含むセンサの前記基体の表面に、検体が接触すると、前記基体の表面の状態変化を検出することで前記検体に前記第1物質が含まれるかを検出する検出制御部を備えた検出装置。
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