Rapid isolation and detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by using a microfluidic system

Yu-Hsin Liu, Kang-Yi Lien, Chih-Hung Wang, Jiunn-Jong Wu, Gwo-Bin Lee*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

This paper presents an integrated microfluidic system for rapid detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) by utilizing antibody-conjugated magnetic beads. By using immunomagnetic beads conjugated with specific antibodies and on-chip nucleic acid amplification, the developed microfluidic system can detect MRSA bacteria with a high sensitivity and specificity when compared with the bench-top diagnostic systems. The MRSA can be firstly bound onto the surface of the magnetic beads, followed by purifying the magnetic complexes with the incorporation of permanent magnet and the microfluidic control module. Finally, the specific genes of MRSA can be amplified by utilizing an on-chip polymerase chain reaction (PCR) module. Hence, the integrated microfluidic system can automatically perform isolation and detection of MRSA within a short period of time and can be used as a promising platform for biological and medical applications in the future. © 2011 IEEE.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNEMS 2011 - 6th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems
Pages88-91
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event6th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2011 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China
Duration: 20 Feb 201123 Feb 2011

Publication series

NameNEMS 2011 - 6th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems

Conference

Conference6th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2011
PlaceTaiwan, China
CityKaohsiung
Period20/02/1123/02/11

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Keywords

  • Magnetic bead
  • MEMS
  • Microfluidics
  • MRSA
  • PCR

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