Abstract
In this paper we will describe a new developed contribution of fluorescence nano-crystal (q-dots) as a fluorescence label for detecting pathogenic bacteria by flow cytometry (FCM) and the use of nano-magnetic particles to improve bacterial sorting by Flow cytometry cell sorting (FACS).
FCM or FACS systems are based upon single cell detection by light scatter and Immunofluorescence labeling signals. The common FACS systems are based upon single or dual excitation as excitation source both for light scatter parameters and for several fluorescence detectors. Hence, for multi-labeling detection, there is a need for fluorophores with broad excitation wave length and sharp emission bands. Moreover, such fluorophores should be with high fluorescence efficiency, stable, and available for bio-molecules conjugation. Q-dots benefit from practical features which meet those criteria. We will describe the use of q-dots as fluorescence labels for specific conjugates against Bacillus anthracis spores and Yersinia pestis bacteria, which enable the specific detection of the different species. A specific and sensitive multiplex analysis procedure for both pathogens was achieved, with high sensitivity down to 103 bacteria per ml in the sample.
Sorting bacteria by FACS has a tremendous advantage for sensitive and selective analysis and sorting of sub-populations. However it has always been a difficult task due to the fact that bacteria are small particles (usually 1–3 μm). For such small particles, light scatter signal is on the threshold level, and many positive events may be lost. Here we will present the development of a procedure for sorting of the gram negative bacteria Y. pestis from environment samples. We will show that the application of nano-magnetic particles, as a tool for the immunomagnetic labeling and separation of the bacteria, enables fast sorting in high and low bacterial concentration down to 10 5 cfu/ml. The nano-metric physical size of the immunospecific labeling particles disguises them from the FACS detectors; hence the bacterial population becomes the major population as opposed to being “rare events population” when using standard micro-magnetic beads for pre-enrichment.
The procedure of separation and collection of bacteria enables sensitive detection and characterization methods of bacteria from complex samples.
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Zahavy, E. et al. (2012). Application of Nanoparticles for the Detection and Sorting of Pathogenic Bacteria by Flow-Cytometry. In: Zahavy, E., Ordentlich, A., Yitzhaki, S., Shafferman, A. (eds) Nano-Biotechnology for Biomedical and Diagnostic Research. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 733. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2555-3_3
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