Abstract

The highly sensitive and specificity detection are very important in diagnosis of foodborne pathogens and prevention of spread diseases. Therefore, in the present study, a highly sensitive fluorescence Nano-biosensors was designed for detection of Shigella species. For achieved this purpose, DNA probes and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were designed and synthesized, respectively. Then, two DNA probes as signal reporter were immobilized on surface of AuNPs. On the other hand, Iron nanoparticles (MNPs) were synthesized and modified with SMCC (Sulfosuccinimidyl 4-Nmaleimidomethyl cyclohexane-1- carboxylate). The 3th DNA probe was immobilized on surface of MNPs for separation of target DNA. The MNP-DNA probe and DNA probe-AuNP-fluorescence DNA probe were added to target DNA. The MNP- DNA probe-target DNA-DNA probe-AuNP-fluorescence DNA probe complex was isolated by a magnet. The fluorescence DNA probe was released on surface of AuNPs and the fluorescence intensity was read by fluorescence spectrophotometry. Sensitivity and specificity of designed Nano-biosensor was determined. The results showed that the fluorescence intensity was increased with increasing of target DNA concentration. Linear related between target DNA and fluorescence intensity was observed in 2.3 x 10(2) up to 2.3 x 10(7) CFU mL(-1). The linear equation and regression were Y = 1.8 X + 23.4 and R-2 0.9953. Limit of detection (LOD) were determined 90 CFUmL(-1). The specificity of Nano-biosensor in present of other bacteria was confirmed.