The project titled "Selective Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteria Based on Fluorescence Using Fluorescein Conjugated Gold Nanoparticle Glycoconjugates," led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. İdris Yazgan from the Department of Biology at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Science, has been awarded support from TÜSEB.
The project, to which Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Gümüş, a faculty member of the Faculty of Engineering at İzmir Institute of Technology, contributed as a researcher, aims to provide a unique contribution to diagnostic methods in this field by developing a fluorescence-based approach using fluorescein-conjugated gold nanoparticle glycoconjugates, enabling the precise, rapid, and specific detection of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterium through carbohydrate-lectin interactions.
The project, which received 250,000 TL in support from TÜSEB, will enable both the accurate and rapid identification of the bacteria causing the disease, which is one of the most critical stages in combating increasingly widespread infections.
Stating that the project will provide significant contributions both scientifically and economically, Associate Prof. Dr. İdris Yazgan explained the economic impact of the study as follows: "In addition to hospitals, many studies are being conducted in institutions and organizations such as food and water analysis laboratories to accurately identify the presence of bacteria." If our study is successfully completed and commercialized, kits for the identification of P. aeruginosa can be developed as an alternative to foreign-made ready kits (for example, Compact Dry™ PA) within the country, and this can lead to the production of products for both the domestic and foreign markets. An important aspect here is that the graduate student participating in the study should be trained in this field, which can contribute to gaining experience directly related to the sector and their employment. Another important point is that the biosensor market is expected to reach 36.7 billion dollars by 2026. This situation indicates that the successful development of biosensors will significantly contribute to the national economy.
Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, emphasized in his statement regarding the project that any work done in the field of health has the potential to create a significant impact both nationally and internationally.
Emphasizing that the project will not only contribute to scientific knowledge but also provide concrete and effective solutions for improving public health and significantly benefiting the national economy, our Rector thanked TÜSEB and TÜSEB President Prof. Dr. Ümit Kervan for supporting this meaningful work and wished success to the academics involved in the project.
