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ArticleJournal of AOAC International2026

Single-Chain Variable Fragment-Based Dot Blot, Single, and Multiple Assays for Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostics.

Dilek Çam Derin, Enes Gültekin, Irmak İçen Taşkın, Muhammed Dündar, Barış Otlu

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Dilek Çam DerinInonu University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, 44280 Malatya, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0001-5617-4067
Enes GültekinInonu University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, 44280 Malatya, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-8545-1868
Irmak İçen TaşkınInonu University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, 44280 Malatya, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-1612-0563
Muhammed DündarInonu University, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, 44280 Malatya, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0001-6509-2012
Barış OtluInonu University, Department of Medical Microbiology, 44280 Malatya, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-6220-0521

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Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey 120Z962
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAntigenic detection is reliably utilized in rapid diagnostic tests and provides a significant time advantage during pandemics and epidemics. Therefore, the rapid detection of viral infections is of great importance and will remain crucial in the future. The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, which resulted in severe losses, is the most recent example of this necessity. Among rapid diagnostic tests, lateral flow assays (LFAs) are the most practical and do not require specialized equipment, typically being developed using antibody pairs.

objectiveThis study aimed to recombinantly produce a single-chain variable fragment (scFv) specific to the SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding domain (sRBD) and to employ it in the development of LFAs utilizing both antibody and aptamer pairs and an aptamer cocktail.

methodsGold nanoparticles were employed as labeling agents, while both the scFv and full length forms of CR3022, along with aptamers specific to the S and N proteins, were utilized in a sandwich assay format.

resultsscFv was produced at a higher concentration and biologically active. It demonstrated effective viral detection in single LFA, dot blot assay (DBA), and multiplex LFA. While single LFA successfully detected only the synthetic target, DBA and multiplex LFA selectively identified the virus in nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swab samples.

conclusionFindings highlight the differences and effectiveness of using scFv in combination with other capture agents and different assay principles for the development of cost-effective and rapid diagnostic tests. HIGHLIGHTS: scFvs exhibit variable binding in sandwich assays depending on the combinations employed. When used in combination with an aptamer cocktail, scFvs demonstrate enhanced target binding, which is shown for the first time in this study. The use of multiple testing strategies enables a more effective viral diagnosis.

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COVID-19SARS-CoV-2Single-Chain AntibodiesAntibodies, ViralAptamers, NucleotideCOVID-19 TestingGoldHumansMetal NanoparticlesSpike Glycoprotein, CoronavirusAntibodies, ViralAptamers, NucleotideGoldSingle-Chain AntibodiesSpike Glycoprotein, Coronavirusspike protein, SARS-CoV-2

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PMID41352973
PMCPMC13148769

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