We are trying to develop a bio sensing strip using monoclonal antibodies to detect bacteria. In this we have immobilized a monoclonal antibody (Capturing antibody) on a membrane and the same antibody is conjugated to gold nano particles. When we try the negative control using only PBS, without allowing bacteria to flow over the capturing antibody on the membrane, we experience a strong signal once the capturing antibody interact with the same antibody conjugated to gold nano particles. My question is, (1) Is this because of any possibility that capturing antibody interact with the same antibody conjugated on gold nano particles or
(2) Capturing antibody interacting with the surface of gold nano particles (not with the antibody). I am working on this problem right at the moment, I appreciate expert advice to sort out this problem.
Thank you,
Kind regards,
Amal.