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Tang Y, Liu L, Zhou Q, Wang D, Guo H, Liu N, Yan X, Wang Z, He B, Hu L, Jiang G. Rapid determination of toxic and essential metal binding proteins in biological samples by size exclusion chromatography-inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1243:124235. [PMID: 38996753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2024.124235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
Abstract
Metalloproteins binding with trace elements play a crucial role in biological processes and on the contrary, those binding with exogenous heavy metals have adverse effects. However, the methods for rapid, high sensitivity and simultaneous analysis of these metalloproteins are still lacking. In this study, a fast method for simultaneously determination of both essential and toxic metal-containing proteins was developed by coupling size exclusion chromatography (SEC) with inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS). After optimization of the separation and detection conditions, seven metalloproteins with different molecular weight (from 16.0 to 443.0 kDa) were successfully separated within 10 min and the proteins containing iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), iodine (I) and lead (Pb) elements could be simultaneously detected with the use of oxygen as the collision gas in ICP-MS/MS. Accordingly, the linear relationship between log molecular weight and retention time was established to estimate the molecular weight of unknown proteins. Thus, the trace metal and toxic metal containing proteins could be detected in a single run with high sensitivity (detection limits in the range of 0.0020-2.5 μg/mL) and good repeatability (relative standard deviations lower than 4.5 %). This method was then successfully used to analyze metal (e.g., Pb, Zn, Cu and Fe) binding proteins in the blood of Pb-intoxicated patients, and the results showed a negative correlation between the contents of zinc and lead binding proteins, which was identified to contain hemoglobin subunit. In summary, this work provided a rapid and sensitive tool for screening metal containing proteins in large number of biological samples.
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- Yinyin Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China
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- Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250014, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Environmental and Health Effects of Persistent Toxic Substances, School of Environment and Health, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China
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Jiang P, Wang Y, Zhao L, Ji C, Chen D, Nie L. Applications of Gold Nanoparticles in Non-Optical Biosensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E977. [PMID: 30486293 PMCID: PMC6315477 DOI: 10.3390/nano8120977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Due to their unique properties, such as good biocompatibility, excellent conductivity, effective catalysis, high density, and high surface-to-volume ratio, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used in the field of bioassay. Mainly, AuNPs used in optical biosensors have been described in some reviews. In this review, we highlight recent advances in AuNP-based non-optical bioassays, including piezoelectric biosensor, electrochemical biosensor, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) bio-detection. Some representative examples are presented to illustrate the effect of AuNPs in non-optical bioassay and the mechanisms of AuNPs in improving detection performances are described. Finally, the review summarizes the future prospects of AuNPs in non-optical biosensors.
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- Pengfei Jiang
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China.
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- School of Material Science and Energy Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Biomedical Nanomaterials and Devices, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou 412007, China.
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