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2018 Abstracts

Developing Quantum Dot Based Bioassays for Detection of Cancer Biomarkers

Kaden Parks, Utah Valley University

A simple and fast quantum dots (QDs) based method for detecting cancer biomarkers was developed. The bioassay has potential applications in earlier cancer diagnostics. To determine the protein concentrations fluorescence signals were compared between QDs and assemblies of QDs and proteins. The QDs/proteins assemblies were prepared in simple steps. Low detection limit (ng/mL) for prototype protein BSA has been achieved. The bioassay is cost and time effective, which generates knowledge for developing biosensors to detect cancer biomarker in earlier cancer diagnostics.