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Antigen-antibody diffusion-limited binding kinetics for biosensors

A fractal analysis

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A fractal analysis is made for antigen-antibody binding kinetics for different biosensor applications available in the literature. Both types of examples are considered wherein: (1) the antigen is in solution and the antibody is immobilized on the fiberoptic surface, and (2) the antibody is in solution and the antigen is immobilized on the fiberoptic surface. For example, when the antibody is immobilized on the surface, an increase in the antigenClostridium botulinum toxin A concentration in solution leads to (1) a decrease in the fractal dimension value or state of disorder, and (2) a higher rate constant for binding on the fiberoptic surface. An analysis of the effect of the influence of different parameters on the fractal dimension values for a particular example, such as varying treatments or incubation procedures, helps provide insights into the conformational states and reactions occurring on the fiberoptic surface. The analysis of the different examples taken together provides novel physical insights into the state of “disorder” and reactions occurring on the surface. Such types of analysis should help contribute toward manipulating the reactions occurring on the fiberoptic surfaces in desired directions.

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Sadana, A., Beelaram, A.M. Antigen-antibody diffusion-limited binding kinetics for biosensors. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 59, 259–281 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02783569

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