Oxytocin detection at ppt level in human saliva by an extended-gate-type organic field-effect transistor†
Kohei Ohshiro,Yui Sasaki,Qi Zhou,Xiaojun Lyu,Yusuke Yamanashi,Katsumasa Nakahara,Hirokazu Nagaoka,Tsuyoshi Minami
Analyst Pub Date : 02/16/2022 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/D1AN02188E
Abstract

Herein, we report an extended-gate-type organic field-effect transistor (OFET) sensor for oxytocin. The fabricated OFET-based immunosensor has successfully detected oxytocin at a ppt level in human saliva with high recovery rates (96–102%). We believe our sensor would pave the way for the realization of portable sensors for healthcare monitoring.

Graphical abstract: Oxytocin detection at ppt level in human saliva by an extended-gate-type organic field-effect transistor