Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Vol.342, No.4, 1319-1322, 2006
F0F1-ATPase as biosensor to detect single virus
F0F1-ATPase within chromatophore was constructed as a biosensor (immuno-rotary biosensor) for the purpose of capturing single virus. Capture of virus was based on antibody-antigen reaction. The detection of virus based on proton flux change driven by ATP-synthesis of F0F1-ATPase, which was indicated by F1300, was directly observed by a fluorescence microscope. The results demonstrate that the biosensor loading of virus particles has remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (3.8:1) compared to its control at single molecular level, and,will be convenient, quick, and even super-sensitive for detecting virus particles. (c) 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.