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Bickham AV, Pang C, George BQ, Topham DJ, Nielsen JB, Nordin GP, Woolley AT. 3D Printed Microfluidic Devices for Solid-Phase Extraction and On-Chip Fluorescent Labeling of Preterm Birth Risk Biomarkers. Anal Chem 2020; 92:12322-12329. [PMID: 32829631 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c01970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Solid-phase extraction (SPE) is a general preconcentration method for sample preparation that can be performed on a variety of specimens. The miniaturization of SPE within a 3D printed microfluidic device further allows for fast and simple extraction of analytes while also enabling integration of SPE with other sample preparation and separation methods. Here, we present the development and application of a reversed-phase lauryl methacrylate-based monolith, formed in 3D printed microfluidic devices, which can selectively retain peptides and proteins. The effectiveness of these SPE monoliths and 3D printed microfluidic devices was tested using a panel of nine preterm birth biomarkers of varying hydrophobicities and ranging in mass from 2 to 470 kDa. The biomarkers were selectively retained, fluorescently labeled, and eluted separately from the excess fluorescent label in 3D printed microfluidic systems. These are the first results demonstrating microfluidic analysis processes on a complete panel of preterm birth biomarkers, an important step toward developing a miniaturized, fully integrated analysis system.
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- Anna V Bickham
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602 United States
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Schilly KM, Gunawardhana SM, Wijesinghe MB, Lunte SM. Biological applications of microchip electrophoresis with amperometric detection: in vivo monitoring and cell analysis. Anal Bioanal Chem 2020; 412:6101-6119. [PMID: 32347360 PMCID: PMC8130646 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-020-02647-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Microchip electrophoresis with amperometric detection (ME-EC) is a useful tool for the determination of redox active compounds in complex biological samples. In this review, a brief background on the principles of ME-EC is provided, including substrate types, electrode materials, and electrode configurations. Several different detection approaches are described, including dual-channel systems for dual-electrode detection and electrochemistry coupled with fluorescence and chemiluminescence. The application of ME-EC to the determination of catecholamines, adenosine and its metabolites, and reactive nitrogen and oxygen species in microdialysis samples and cell lysates is also detailed. Lastly, approaches for coupling of ME-EC with microdialysis sampling to create separation-based sensors that can be used for near real-time monitoring of drug metabolism and neurotransmitters in freely roaming animals are provided. Graphical abstract.
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- Kelci M Schilly
- Department of Chemistry, University of Kansas, 1567 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
- Ralph N. Adams Institute for Bioanalytical Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2030 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kansas, 1567 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
- Ralph N. Adams Institute for Bioanalytical Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2030 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kansas, 1567 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
- Ralph N. Adams Institute for Bioanalytical Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2030 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Kansas, 1567 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA.
- Ralph N. Adams Institute for Bioanalytical Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2030 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66047, USA.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kansas, 2010 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA.
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Shen YF, Zhang X, Mo CE, Huang YP, Liu ZS. Preparation of graphene oxide incorporated monolithic chip based on deep eutectic solvents for solid phase extraction. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1096:184-192. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.10.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Rowley A, Parks T, Parks K, Medley K, Cordner A, Yu M. Fluorescence alteration of MPA capped CdSe quantum dots by spontaneous biomarker protein adsorption. Anal Biochem 2018; 555:73-80. [PMID: 29802844 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2018.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 05/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Quantum dots (QDs) have significant potentials in biomedical applications of bioimaging and biosensing. Spontaneous adsorption of proteins on QDs surface is a common phenomenon, which occurred to serum proteins in biological samples, and has been observed to enhance QDs fluorescence. In this study, fluorescence alteration of 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) capped CdSe quantum dots by four individual biomarker proteins was investigated. By monitoring the fluorescence emission of QDs, the biomarker protein adsorbed spontaneously on QDs surface was recognized and quantified. When alpha fetoprotein (AFP) or heat shock protein 90 alpha (HSP90α) were present, the QDs became brighter. The presence of cytochrome C (CytoC) or lysozyme (Lyz) made the QDs dimmer first, and then brighter. Within five minutes response time all four biomarker proteins were detected individually with the estimated detection limit in the range of 1-10 ng/mL and good linear dynamic ranges. The results suggested that the fluorescence of QDs was responsive to not only serum proteins but also biomarker proteins. The fluorescence response was able to correlate quantitatively with the amount of biomarker proteins in relatively low concentrations. These results provide more information to understand QDs and support their applications in biomedical fields.
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- Amber Rowley
- Department of Chemistry, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058, USA
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- Department of Biology, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT 84058, USA.
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Pagaduan JV, Bhatta A, Romer LH, Gracias DH. 3D Hybrid Small Scale Devices. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2018; 14:e1702497. [PMID: 29749014 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201702497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Revised: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Interfacing nano/microscale elements with biological components in 3D contexts opens new possibilities for mimicry, bionics, and augmentation of organismically and anatomically inspired materials. Abiotic nanoscale elements such as plasmonic nanostructures, piezoelectric ribbons, and thin film semiconductor devices interact with electromagnetic fields to facilitate advanced capabilities such as communication at a distance, digital feedback loops, logic, and memory. Biological components such as proteins, polynucleotides, cells, and organs feature complex chemical synthetic networks that can regulate growth, change shape, adapt, and regenerate. Abiotic and biotic components can be integrated in all three dimensions in a well-ordered and programmed manner with high tunability, versatility, and resolution to produce radically new materials and hybrid devices such as sensor fabrics, anatomically mimetic microfluidic modules, artificial tissues, smart prostheses, and bionic devices. In this critical Review, applications of small scale devices in 3D hybrid integration, biomicrofluidics, advanced prostheses, and bionic organs are discussed.
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- Jayson V Pagaduan
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Department of Cell Biology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Cell Dynamics, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA
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ROCHA FÁBIOR, BATISTA ALEXD, MELCHERT WANESSAR, ZAGATTO ELIASA. Solid-phase extractions in flow analysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 90:803-824. [DOI: 10.1590/0001-3765201820170513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Sahore V, Sonker M, Nielsen AV, Knob R, Kumar S, Woolley AT. Automated microfluidic devices integrating solid-phase extraction, fluorescent labeling, and microchip electrophoresis for preterm birth biomarker analysis. Anal Bioanal Chem 2018; 410:933-941. [PMID: 28799040 PMCID: PMC5775915 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-017-0548-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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We have developed multichannel integrated microfluidic devices for automated preconcentration, labeling, purification, and separation of preterm birth (PTB) biomarkers. We fabricated multilayer poly(dimethylsiloxane)-cyclic olefin copolymer (PDMS-COC) devices that perform solid-phase extraction (SPE) and microchip electrophoresis (μCE) for automated PTB biomarker analysis. The PDMS control layer had a peristaltic pump and pneumatic valves for flow control, while the PDMS fluidic layer had five input reservoirs connected to microchannels and a μCE system. The COC layers had a reversed-phase octyl methacrylate porous polymer monolith for SPE and fluorescent labeling of PTB biomarkers. We determined μCE conditions for two PTB biomarkers, ferritin (Fer) and corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF). We used these integrated microfluidic devices to preconcentrate and purify off-chip-labeled Fer and CRF in an automated fashion. Finally, we performed a fully automated on-chip analysis of unlabeled PTB biomarkers, involving SPE, labeling, and μCE separation with 1 h total analysis time. These integrated systems have strong potential to be combined with upstream immunoaffinity extraction, offering a compact sample-to-answer biomarker analysis platform. Graphical abstract Pressure-actuated integrated microfluidic devices have been developed for automated solid-phase extraction, fluorescent labeling, and microchip electrophoresis of preterm birth biomarkers.
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- Vishal Sahore
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, C100 BNSN, Provo, UT, 84602-5700, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, C100 BNSN, Provo, UT, 84602-5700, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, C100 BNSN, Provo, UT, 84602-5700, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, C100 BNSN, Provo, UT, 84602-5700, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, C100 BNSN, Provo, UT, 84602-5700, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, C100 BNSN, Provo, UT, 84602-5700, USA.
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Sonker M, Parker EK, Nielsen AV, Sahore V, Woolley AT. Electrokinetically operated microfluidic devices for integrated immunoaffinity monolith extraction and electrophoretic separation of preterm birth biomarkers. Analyst 2017; 143:224-231. [PMID: 29136068 PMCID: PMC5734996 DOI: 10.1039/c7an01357d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Biomarkers are often present in complex biological fluids like blood, requiring multiple, slow sample preparation steps that pose limitations in simplifying analysis. Here we report integrated immunoaffinity extraction and separation devices for analysis of preterm birth biomarkers in a human blood serum matrix. A reactive polymer monolith was used for immobilization of antibodies for selective extraction of target preterm birth biomarkers. Microfluidic immunoaffinity extraction protocols were optimized and then integrated with microchip electrophoresis for separation. Using these integrated devices, a ∼30 min analysis was carried out on low nanomolar concentrations of two preterm birth biomarkers spiked in a human serum matrix. This work is a promising step towards the development of an automated, integrated platform for determination of preterm birth risk.
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- Mukul Sonker
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA.
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Sun Y, Yuan J, Pang J, Li X, Wang S, Zhou Y, Xu F, Li PCH, Jiang S, Chen H. Millifluidic chip with a modular design used as a sample pretreatment cartridge for flour and flour food products. Talanta 2017; 179:719-725. [PMID: 29310299 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2017.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Revised: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The integration of sample pretreatment remains one of the hurdles towards a rapid, automated micro total analytical system (µ-TAS) for real samples. In this paper, a modular design, which was used for sample preparation, has been developed as the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) millifluidic chips with channels at a millimeter level. Multiple functional units, including extraction, filtration, mixing and solid phase extraction (SPE), for sample pretreatment were integrated in one chip. In this chip, each functional unit was connected by pump tubings and one-way valves in series to form a fully automated system. Based on the modular design, multiple functional units have been combined in different sequences according to practical needs. In addition, the proposed system has characteristics of miniaturization, portability, and real-time application. Herein, spiked benzoyl peroxide (BPO) in flour samples was used as a model compound to study the system's performances. With a portable integrated Raman spectrometer for detection, the detection limit of BPO was 0.017gkg-1, with a linear relationship from 0.025 to 0.5gkg-1. This modular design was demonstrated to be effective and it can be expanded for pretreatment of other food samples.
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- Yue Sun
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of the Universities of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of the Universities of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of the Universities of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of the Universities of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5A1S6
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- Department of Chemistry, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5A1S6
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China.
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Current advances and future visions on bioelectronic immunosensing for prostate-specific antigen. Biosens Bioelectron 2017; 98:267-284. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2017.06.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Recent advances in microfluidic sample preparation and separation techniques for molecular biomarker analysis: A critical review. Anal Chim Acta 2017; 986:1-11. [PMID: 28870312 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2017.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2017] [Revised: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Microfluidics is a vibrant and expanding field that has the potential for solving many analytical challenges. Microfluidics show promise to provide rapid, inexpensive, efficient, and portable diagnostic solutions that can be used in resource-limited settings. Researchers have recently reported various microfluidic platforms for biomarker analysis applications. Sample preparation processes like purification, preconcentration and labeling have been characterized on-chip. Additionally, improvements in microfluidic separation techniques have been reported for molecular biomarkers. This review critically evaluates microfluidic sample preparation platforms and separation methods for biomarker analysis reported in the last two years. Key advances in device operation and ability to process different sample matrices in a variety of device materials are highlighted. Finally, current needs and potential future directions for microfluidic device development to realize its full diagnostic potential are discussed.
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Sonker M, Knob R, Sahore V, Woolley AT. Integrated electrokinetically driven microfluidic devices with pH-mediated solid-phase extraction coupled to microchip electrophoresis for preterm birth biomarkers. Electrophoresis 2017; 38:1743-1754. [PMID: 28272749 PMCID: PMC5541996 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201700054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Revised: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Integration in microfluidics is important for achieving automation. Sample preconcentration integrated with separation in a microfluidic setup can have a substantial impact on rapid analysis of low-abundance disease biomarkers. Here, we have developed a microfluidic device that uses pH-mediated solid-phase extraction (SPE) for the enrichment and elution of preterm birth (PTB) biomarkers. Furthermore, this SPE module was integrated with microchip electrophoresis for combined enrichment and separation of multiple analytes, including a PTB peptide biomarker (P1). A reversed-phase octyl methacrylate monolith was polymerized as the SPE medium in polyethylene glycol diacrylate modified cyclic olefin copolymer microfluidic channels. Eluent for pH-mediated SPE of PTB biomarkers on the monolith was optimized using different pH values and ionic concentrations. Nearly 50-fold enrichment was observed in single channel SPE devices for a low nanomolar solution of P1, with great elution time reproducibility (<7% RSD). The monolith binding capacity was determined to be 400 pg (0.2 pmol). A mixture of a model peptide (FA) and a PTB biomarker (P1) was extracted, eluted, injected, and then separated by microchip electrophoresis in our integrated device with ∼15-fold enrichment. This device shows important progress towards an integrated electrokinetically operated platform for preconcentration and separation of biomarkers.
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- Mukul Sonker
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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Maddukuri N, Zhang Q, Zhang N, Gong M. Rapid labeling of amino acid neurotransmitters with a fluorescent thiol in the presence of o-phthalaldehyde. Electrophoresis 2017; 38:507-512. [PMID: 27747885 PMCID: PMC5321804 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201600374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Revised: 09/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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LIF detection often requires labeling of analytes with fluorophores; and fast fluorescent derivatization is valuable for high-throughput analysis with flow-gated CE. Here, we report a fast fluorescein-labeling scheme for amino acid neurotransmitters, which were then rapidly separated and detected in flow-gated CE. This scheme was based on the reaction between primary amines and o-phthalaldehyde in the presence of a fluorescent thiol, 2-((5-fluoresceinyl)aminocarbonyl)ethyl mercaptan (FACE-SH). The short reaction time (<30 s) was suited for on-line mixing and derivatization that was directly coupled with flow-gated CE for rapid electrophoretic separation and sensitive LIF detection. To maintain the effective concentration of reactive FACE-SH, Tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine was added to the derivatization reagents to prevent thiol loss due to oxidation. This labeling scheme was applied to the detection of neurotransmitters by coupling in vitro microdialysis with online derivatization and flow-gated CE. It is also anticipated that this fluorophore tagging scheme would be valuable for on-chip labeling of proteins retained on support in SPE.
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- Naveen Maddukuri
- Department of Chemistry, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas 67260, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas 67260, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas 67260, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas 67260, United States
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Kumar S, Sahore V, Rogers CI, Woolley AT. Development of an integrated microfluidic solid-phase extraction and electrophoresis device. Analyst 2017; 141:1660-8. [PMID: 26820409 DOI: 10.1039/c5an02352a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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This study focuses on the design and fabrication of a microfluidic platform that integrates solid-phase extraction (SPE) and microchip electrophoresis (μCE) on a single device. The integrated chip is a multi-layer structure consisting of polydimethylsiloxane valves with a peristaltic pump, and a porous polymer monolith in a thermoplastic layer. The valves and pump are fabricated using soft lithography to enable pressure-based fluid actuation. A porous polymer monolith column is synthesized in the SPE unit using UV photopolymerization of a mixture consisting of monomer, cross-linker, photoinitiator, and porogens. The hydrophobic, porous structure of the monolith allows protein retention with good through flow. The functionality of the integrated device in terms of pressure-controlled flow, protein retention and elution, on-chip enrichment, and separation is evaluated using ferritin (Fer). Fluorescently labeled Fer is enriched ∼80-fold on a reversed-phase monolith from an initial concentration of 100 nM. A five-valve peristaltic pump produces higher flow rates and a narrower Fer elution peak than a three-valve pump operated under similar conditions. Moreover, the preconcentration capability of the SPE unit is demonstrated through μCE of enriched Fer and two model peptides in the integrated system. FA, GGYR, and Fer are concentrated 4-, 12-, and 50-fold, respectively. The loading capacity of the polymer monolith is 56 fmol (25 ng) for Fer. This device lays the foundation for integrated systems that can be used to analyze various disease biomarkers.
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- Suresh Kumar
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, UT 84602-5700, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, UT 84602-5700, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, UT 84602-5700, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, UT 84602-5700, USA.
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Sonker M, Yang R, Sahore V, Kumar S, Woolley AT. On-Chip Fluorescent Labeling using Reversed-phase Monoliths and Microchip Electrophoretic Separations of Selected Preterm Birth Biomarkers. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2016; 8:7739-7746. [PMID: 28496521 PMCID: PMC5421993 DOI: 10.1039/c6ay01803c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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On-chip preconcentration, purification, and fluorescent labeling are desirable sample preparation steps to achieve complete automation in integrated microfluidic systems. In this work, we developed electrokinetically operated microfluidic devices for solid-phase extraction and fluorescent labeling of preterm birth (PTB) biomarkers. Reversed-phase monoliths based on different acrylate monomers were photopolymerized in cyclic olefin copolymer microdevices and studied for the selective retention and elution of a fluorescent dye and PTB biomarkers. Octyl methacrylate-based monoliths with desirable retention and elution characteristics were chosen and used for on-chip fluorescent labeling of three PTB biomarkers. Purification of on-chip labeled samples was done by selective elution of unreacted dye prior to sample. Automated and rapid on-chip fluorescent labeling was achieved with similar efficiency to that obtained for samples labeled off chip. Additionally, protocols for microchip electrophoresis of several off-chip-labeled PTB biomarkers were demonstrated in poly(methyl methacrylate) microfluidic devices. This study is an important step toward the development of integrated on-chip labeling and separation microfluidic devices for PTB biomarkers.
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- Mukul Sonker
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo 84602, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo 84602, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo 84602, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo 84602, UT, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo 84602, UT, USA
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This review focuses on recent advances in the field of microfluidic liquid chromatography from January 2013 through April 2015. Articles are organized by the type of stationary phase support focusing on device fabrication, column preparation, and use for specific applications. Additionally, a comprehensive table comparing chromatographic figures of merit for the work described is included as Appendix A as a reference for readers.
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- James P. Grinias
- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI 48109, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan, Ann
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Groarke RJ, Brabazon D. Methacrylate Polymer Monoliths for Separation Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2016; 9:E446. [PMID: 28773570 PMCID: PMC5456823 DOI: 10.3390/ma9060446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2016] [Revised: 05/10/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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This review summarizes the development of methacrylate-based polymer monoliths for separation science applications. An introduction to monoliths is presented, followed by the preparation methods and characteristics specific to methacrylate monoliths. Both traditional chemical based syntheses and emerging additive manufacturing methods are presented along with an analysis of the different types of functional groups, which have been utilized with methacrylate monoliths. The role of methacrylate based porous materials in separation science in industrially important chemical and biological separations are discussed, with particular attention given to the most recent developments and challenges associated with these materials. While these monoliths have been shown to be useful for a wide variety of applications, there is still scope for exerting better control over the porous architectures and chemistries obtained from the different fabrication routes. Conclusions regarding this previous work are drawn and an outlook towards future challenges and potential developments in this vibrant research area are presented. Discussed in particular are the potential of additive manufacturing for the preparation of monolithic structures with pre-defined multi-scale porous morphologies and for the optimization of surface reactive chemistries.
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- Robert J Groarke
- Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9, Ireland.
- National Sensor Research Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland.
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- Advanced Processing Technology Research Centre, Dublin City University, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9, Ireland.
- National Sensor Research Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland.
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Knob R, Sahore V, Sonker M, Woolley AT. Advances in monoliths and related porous materials for microfluidics. BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2016; 10:032901. [PMID: 27190564 PMCID: PMC4859832 DOI: 10.1063/1.4948507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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In recent years, the use of monolithic porous polymers has seen significant growth. These materials present a highly useful support for various analytical and biochemical applications. Since their introduction, various approaches have been introduced to produce monoliths in a broad range of materials. Simple preparation has enabled their easy implementation in microchannels, extending the range of applications where microfluidics can be successfully utilized. This review summarizes progress regarding monoliths and related porous materials in the field of microfluidics between 2010 and 2015. Recent developments in monolith preparation, solid-phase extraction, separations, and catalysis are critically discussed. Finally, a brief overview of the use of these porous materials for analysis of subcellular and larger structures is given.
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- Radim Knob
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University , Provo, Utah 84602, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University , Provo, Utah 84602, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University , Provo, Utah 84602, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University , Provo, Utah 84602, USA
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Acquah C, Danquah MK, Moy CKS, Ongkudon CM. In-process thermochemical analysis ofin situpoly(ethylene glycol methacrylate-co-glycidyl methacrylate) monolithic adsorbent synthesis. J Appl Polym Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1002/app.43507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Caleb Acquah
- Curtin Sarawak Research Institute; Curtin University; Sarawak 98009 Malaysia
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Curtin University; Sarawak 98009 Malaysia
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- Curtin Sarawak Research Institute; Curtin University; Sarawak 98009 Malaysia
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Curtin University; Sarawak 98009 Malaysia
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- Department of Civil Engineering; Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University; Jiangsu 215123 China
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- Biotechnology Research Institute; Universiti Malaysia Sabah; Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88400 Malaysia
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Acquah C, Moy CKS, Danquah MK, Ongkudon CM. Development and characteristics of polymer monoliths for advanced LC bioscreening applications: A review. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2016; 1015-1016:121-134. [PMID: 26919447 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2016.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Revised: 02/13/2016] [Accepted: 02/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Biomedical research advances over the past two decades in bioseparation science and engineering have led to the development of new adsorbent systems called monoliths, mostly as stationary supports for liquid chromatography (LC) applications. They are acknowledged to offer better mass transfer hydrodynamics than their particulate counterparts. Also, their architectural and morphological traits can be tailored in situ to meet the hydrodynamic size of molecules which include proteins, pDNA, cells and viral targets. This has enabled their development for a plethora of enhanced bioscreening applications including biosensing, biomolecular purification, concentration and separation, achieved through the introduction of specific functional moieties or ligands (such as triethylamine, N,N-dimethyl-N-dodecylamine, antibodies, enzymes and aptamers) into the molecular architecture of monoliths. Notwithstanding, the application of monoliths presents major material and bioprocess challenges. The relationship between in-process polymerisation characteristics and the physicochemical properties of monolith is critical to optimise chromatographic performance. There is also a need to develop theoretical models for non-invasive analyses and predictions. This review article therefore discusses in-process analytical conditions, functionalisation chemistries and ligands relevant to establish the characteristics of monoliths in order to facilitate a wide range of enhanced bioscreening applications. It gives emphasis to the development of functional polymethacrylate monoliths for microfluidic and preparative scale bio-applications.
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- Caleb Acquah
- Curtin Sarawak Research Institute, Curtin University, Sarawak 98009, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Sarawak 98009, Malaysia
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Curtin Sarawak Research Institute, Curtin University, Sarawak 98009, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Sarawak 98009, Malaysia.
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- Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88400, Malaysia
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Sahore V, Kumar S, Rogers CI, Jensen JK, Sonker M, Woolley AT. Pressure-actuated microfluidic devices for electrophoretic separation of pre-term birth biomarkers. Anal Bioanal Chem 2015; 408:599-607. [PMID: 26537925 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-9141-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 10/07/2015] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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We have developed microfluidic devices with pressure-driven injection for electrophoretic analysis of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. The novelty of our approach lies in the use of an externally actuated on-chip peristaltic pump and closely spaced pneumatic valves that allow well-defined, small-volume sample plugs to be injected and separated by microchip electrophoresis. We fabricated three-layer poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) microfluidic devices. The fluidic layer had injection and separation channels, and the control layer had an externally actuated on-chip peristaltic pump and four pneumatic valves around the T-intersection to carry out sample injection. An unpatterned PDMS membrane layer was sandwiched between the fluidic and control layers as the actuated component in pumps and valves. Devices with the same peristaltic pump design but different valve spacings (100, 200, 300, and 400 μm) from the injection intersection were fabricated using soft lithographic techniques. Devices were characterized through fluorescent imaging of captured plugs of a fluorescein-labeled amino acid mixture and through microchip electrophoresis separations. A suitable combination of peak height, separation efficiency, and analysis time was obtained with a peristaltic pump actuation rate of 50 ms, an injection time of 30 s, and a 200-μm valve spacing. We demonstrated the injection of samples in different solutions and were able to achieve a 2.4-fold improvement in peak height and a 2.8-fold increase in separation efficiency though sample stacking. A comparison of pressure-driven injection and electrokinetic injection with the same injection time and separation voltage showed a 3.9-fold increase in peak height in pressure-based injection with comparable separation efficiency. Finally, the microchip systems were used to separate biomarkers implicated in pre-term birth. Although these devices have initially been demonstrated as a stand-alone microfluidic separation tool, they have strong potential to be integrated within more complex systems.
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- V Sahore
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA.
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