Data-Driven Design of Protein-Derived Peptide Multiplexes for Biomimetic Detection of Exhaled Breath VOC Profiles
Nakano-Baker, O.; Fong, H.; Shukla, S.; Lee, R.; Cai, L.; Godin, D.; Hennig, T.; Rath, S. S.; Novosselov, I.; Dogan, S.; Sarikaya, M.; MacKenzie, J. D.
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Exhaled human breath contains a rich mixture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) whose concentration can vary in response to disease or other stressors. Using simulated odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) and machine learning methods, we designed a multiplex of short VOC- and carbon-binding peptide probes that detect the characteristic "VOC fingerprint". Specifically, we target VOCs associated with COVID-19 in a compact, molecular sensor array that directly transduces vapor composition into multi-channel electrical signals. Rapidly synthesizable, chimeric VOC- and solid-binding peptides were derived from selected OBPs using multi-sequence alignment with protein database structures. Selective peptide binding to targeted VOCs and sensor surfaces was validated using surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy and quartz crystal microbalance. VOC sensing was demonstrated by peptide-sensitized, exposed-channel carbon nanotube transistors. The data-to-device pipeline enables the development of novel devices for non-invasive monitoring, diagnostics of diseases, and environmental exposures assessment.
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