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Evaluation of SERS labeling of CD20 on CLL cells using optical microscopy and fluorescence flow cytometry
Abstract Immunophenotyping of lymphoproliferative disorders depends on the effective measurement of cell surface markers. The inherent light-scattering properties of plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) combined with recent developments in NP design may confer significant advantages over traditional fluore...
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Published in: | Nanomedicine 2013, Vol.9 (1), p.55-64 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Abstract Immunophenotyping of lymphoproliferative disorders depends on the effective measurement of cell surface markers. The inherent light-scattering properties of plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) combined with recent developments in NP design may confer significant advantages over traditional fluorescence probes. We report and evaluate the use of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) gold NPs (AuNPs) conjugated to therapeutic rituximab antibodies for selective targeting of CD20 molecules. SERS AuNPs were prepared by adsorbing a Raman-active dye onto the surface of 60 nm spherical AuNPs, coating the particles with 5 kDa polyethylene glycol, and conjugating rituximab to functional groups on polyethylene glycol. The effective targeting of CD20 on chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells by rituximab-conjugated SERS AuNPs was evaluated by dark-field imaging, Raman spectroscopy, and flow cytometry with both competitive binding and fluorescence detection procedures. Evidence of CD20 clustering within approximately 100 nm was observed. From the Clinical Editor This study discusses the use of surface enhancement Raman scattering (SERS)-based plasmonic gold nanoparticles, which can be used for cell specific labeling. In this example rituximab, a commercially available CD20 humanized monoclonal antibody is used. Dark field imaging, Raman spectroscopy and flow cytometry was utilized to demonstrate the sensitive labeling capability of these gold nanoparticle based hybrid nanodevices. |
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ISSN: | 1549-9634 1549-9642 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.nano.2012.04.003 |