Zhuangqiang Gao

Prof. Dr. Zhuangqiang Gao

Materials Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USA
orcid

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

16Years (2011-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

View All Publications
18 August 2017 in Nano Letters
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
Zhuangqiang GaoZhuangqiang Gao
Zhuangqiang Gao
HYHaihang Ye
Haihang Ye
DTDianyong Tang
Dianyong Tang
JTJing Tao
Jing Tao
SHSanaz Habibi
Sanaz Habibi
Xiaohu XiaXiaohu Xia
Xiaohu Xia

22 September 2014 in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
Zhuangqiang GaoZhuangqiang Gao
Zhuangqiang Gao
KDKaichao Deng
Kaichao Deng
XWXu-dong Wang
Xu-dong Wang
MMManuel Miró
Manuel Miró
DTDianping Tang
Dianping Tang

8 August 2016 in Analytical Chemistry
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
QZQian Zhou
Qian Zhou
YLYouxiu Lin
Youxiu Lin
MXMingdi Xu
Mingdi Xu
Zhuangqiang GaoZhuangqiang Gao
Zhuangqiang Gao
HYHuanghao Yang
Huanghao Yang
Dianping TangDianping Tang
Dianping Tang

14 June 2013 in Analytical Chemistry
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
Zhuangqiang GaoZhuangqiang Gao
Zhuangqiang Gao
MXMingdi Xu
Mingdi Xu
LHLi Hou
Li Hou
GCGuonan Chen
Guonan Chen
DTDianping Tang
Dianping Tang

1 May 2013 in Analytica Chimica Acta
Verified
Journal Article
Closed access
Zhuangqiang GaoZhuangqiang Gao
Zhuangqiang Gao
MXMingdi Xu
Mingdi Xu
LHLi Hou
Li Hou
GCGuonan Chen
Guonan Chen
DTDianping Tang
Dianping Tang

10 February 2014 in Scientific Reports
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
Zhuangqiang GaoZhuangqiang Gao
Zhuangqiang Gao
LHLi Hou
Li Hou
MXMingdi Xu
Mingdi Xu
Dianping TangDianping Tang
Dianping Tang
Methods based on enzyme labels have been developed for colorimetric immunoassays, but most involve poor sensitivity and are unsuitable for routine use. Herein, we design an enhanced colorimetric immunoassay for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) coupling with an enzyme-cascade-amplification strategy (ECAS-CIA). In the presence of target PSA, the labeled alkaline phosphatase on secondary antibody catalyzes the formation of palladium nanostructures, which catalyze 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine-H2O2 system to produce the colored products, thus resulting in the signal cascade amplification. Results indicated that the ECAS-CIA presents good responses toward PSA, and allows detection of PSA at a concentration as low as 0.05 ng mL−1. Intra- and inter-assay coefficients of variation are below 9.5% and 10.7%, respectively. Additionally, the methodology is validated for analysis of clinical serum specimens with consistent results obtained by PSA ELISA kit. Importantly, the ECAS-CIA opens a new horizon for protein diagnostics and biosecurity.