An optical biosensor system using surface-plasmon field-enhanced fluorescence has been developed, which allows
high sensitivity and fast measurement available. Intensity of fluorophores in SPFS is highly dependent upon the distance
from metal surface. The resonant evanescent electric field excites fluorophores within the penetration area. On the other
hand, fluorescence quenching in close proximity to a metal surface interfere with the excitation. We have developed a
new technology for fluorescent nanoparticles that could receive the energy from metal surface effectively. This enables
technology of detecting strong and stable SPFS signals, as well as homogeneous assay method that allows us to eliminate
binding/free separation process for unreacted fluorescent particles. A rate assay method has also been employed, which
resolves affect from diffusion-limited access, in order to realize a fast surface immunoreaction in a microchannel. Taking
advantage of these two developments, as eliminating an enzyme response process such as CLEIA, our system reaches
much faster reaction time of 2 minutes to detect thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) of canine serum sample at 0.1ng/mL.
We believe our system with these new technologies is a powerful tool for in-vitro diagnosis which meets various clinical
requirements.
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