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Wang Z, Chen J, Ma H, Deng Y, Li Y, Geng L, Huang Y, Fan Y. A novel copper ion enhanced electrochemical DNA biosensor for the determination of epinephrine. Talanta 2024; 276:126274. [PMID: 38788379 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126274] [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: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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A novel electrochemical biosensor was developed for the detection of epinephrine (EP) by immobilizing double-strand DNA (dsDNA) bound with copper ions on a gold electrode (Cu2+/dsDNA/MCH/AuE). The electrochemical behavior of EP at Cu2+/dsDNA/MCH/AuE was examined, and the results demonstrated a significant enhancement in the electrocatalytic oxidation peak current of EP due to the formation of a stable G-Cu(II)-G sandwich structure between Cu2+ and guanine at the modified electrode. The modification process of the electrode was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and differential pulse voltammetry. A study on the effect of pH in phosphate buffer solution on the electrochemical oxidation of EP indicated that the catalytic oxidation process was pH-dependent. A plot of catalytic current versus EP concentration exhibited a dual-linear relationship within two ranges: 1.0-12.5 μM and 12.5-1000.0 μM, with correlation coefficients of 0.995 and 0.997, respectively. The limit of detection was determined to be 47 nM (S/N = 3). According to the calculated Hill coefficient (0.99), it can be concluded that the electrocatalytic process followed the Michaelis-Menten kinetic mechanism. The maximum catalytic current Im was 25 μA, while the apparent Michaelis-Menten constant Km was 1.425 mM. These findings indicated excellent electrocatalytic activity of the modified electrode towards oxidation of EP. The developed biosensor successfully detected EP in spiked mouse serum as well as epinephrine hydrochloride injection with high selectivity, sensitivity, stability, and accuracy.
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- Zhenbo Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Ningxia Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine by Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region & Education Ministry of P.R. China, PR China; Ningxia Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine Modern Engineering and Technique Research Center, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Drug Development and Generic Drug Research, Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China; Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Ningxia Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine by Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region & Education Ministry of P.R. China, PR China; Ningxia Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine Modern Engineering and Technique Research Center, Ningxia Key Laboratory of Drug Development and Generic Drug Research, Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China.
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Govindaraju R, Govindaraju S, Yun K, Kim J. Fluorescent-Based Neurotransmitter Sensors: Present and Future Perspectives. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:1008. [PMID: 38131768 PMCID: PMC10742055 DOI: 10.3390/bios13121008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Neurotransmitters (NTs) are endogenous low-molecular-weight chemical compounds that transmit synaptic signals in the central nervous system. These NTs play a crucial role in facilitating signal communication, motor control, and processes related to memory and learning. Abnormalities in the levels of NTs lead to chronic mental health disorders and heart diseases. Therefore, detecting imbalances in the levels of NTs is important for diagnosing early stages of diseases associated with NTs. Sensing technologies detect NTs rapidly, specifically, and selectively, overcoming the limitations of conventional diagnostic methods. In this review, we focus on the fluorescence-based biosensors that use nanomaterials such as metal clusters, carbon dots, and quantum dots. Additionally, we review biomaterial-based, including aptamer- and enzyme-based, and genetically encoded biosensors. Furthermore, we elaborate on the fluorescence mechanisms, including fluorescence resonance energy transfer, photon-induced electron transfer, intramolecular charge transfer, and excited-state intramolecular proton transfer, in the context of their applications for the detection of NTs. We also discuss the significance of NTs in human physiological functions, address the current challenges in designing fluorescence-based biosensors for the detection of NTs, and explore their future development.
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- Rajapriya Govindaraju
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam Daero, Seongnam-si 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Bio Nanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea; (S.G.); (K.Y.)
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- Department of Bio Nanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea; (S.G.); (K.Y.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam Daero, Seongnam-si 13120, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea;
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Ghosh S, Krishnan J, Hossain SS, Dhakshinamoorthy A, Biswas S. MOF-Fabric Composites Based on a Multi-Functional MOF as Luminescent Sensors for a Neurotransmitter and an Anti-Cancer Drug. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37224268 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A biocompatible, reliable, fast, and nanomolar-level dual-functional sensor for a neurotransmitter (e.g., adrenaline) and an anti-cancer drug (e.g., 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP)) is still far away from the hand of modern-day researchers. To address this issue, we synthesized an aqua-stable, bio-friendly, thiourea-functionalized Zr(IV) metal-organic framework (MOF) for selective, rapid sensing of adrenaline and 6-MP with ultra-low limit of detection (LOD for adrenaline = 1.9 nM and LOD for 6-MP = 28 pM). This is the first MOF-based fluorescent sensor of both the targeted analytes. The sensor not only can detect adrenaline in HEPES buffer medium but also in different bio-fluids (e.g., human urine and blood serum) and pH media. It also exhibited 6-MP sensing ability in aqueous medium and in various wastewater specimens and pH solutions. For the quick and on-site detection of this neuro-messenger (adrenaline) and the drug (6-MP), cost-effective sensor-coated cotton fabric composites were fabricated. The MOF@cotton fabric composite is capable of detecting both the analytes up to the nanomolar level by the naked eye under UV light. The sensor can be recycled up to five times without significantly losing its efficiency. The Förster resonance energy transfer in the presence of adrenaline and inner-filter effect in the presence of 6-MP are the most likely reasons behind the quenching of the MOF's fluorescence intensity, which were proved with the help of appropriate instrumental techniques.
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- Subhrajyoti Ghosh
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625021, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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Halicka K, Meloni F, Czok M, Spychalska K, Baluta S, Malecha K, Pilo MI, Cabaj J. New Trends in Fluorescent Nanomaterials-Based Bio/Chemical Sensors for Neurohormones Detection-A Review. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:33749-33768. [PMID: 36188279 PMCID: PMC9520559 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The study of neurotransmitters and stress hormones allows the determination of indicators of the current stress load in the body. These species also create a proper strategy of stress protection. Nowadays, stress is a general factor that affects the population, and it may cause a wide range of serious disorders. Abnormalities in the level of neurohormones, caused by chronic psychological stress, can occur in, for instance, corporate employees, health care workers, shift workers, policemen, or firefighters. Here we present a new nanomaterials-based sensors technology development for the determination of neurohormones. We focus on fluorescent sensors/biosensors that utilize nanomaterials, such as quantum dots or carbon nanomaterials. Nanomaterials, owing to their diversity in size and shape, have been attracting increasing attention in sensing or bioimaging. They possess unique properties, such as fluorescent, electronic, or photoluminescent features. In this Review, we summarize new trends in adopting nanomaterials for applications in fluorescent sensors for neurohormone monitoring.
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- Kinga Halicka
- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department
of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of
Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department
of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of
Sassari, Via Vienna 2, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Faculty
of Chemistry and Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27, 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland
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MXene/carbon nanohorns decorated with conductive molecularly imprinted poly(hydroxymethyl-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) for voltammetric detection of adrenaline. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:420. [PMID: 34782933 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-05079-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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A novel molecularly imprinted sensor was developed for the voltammetric determination of adrenaline (AD). MXene/carbon nanohorn (MXene/CNH) composite with good electric conductivity and enormous accessible active sites was firstly introduced as catalytic substrate. Subsequently, molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) film was fabricated in mixed solutions containing hydroxymethyl-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (functional monomer) and AD (template) through electro-polymerization process. A molecularly imprinted sensor was formed after removing the template. The morphology and elemental composition of the prepared composites were studied by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to investigate the electrochemical performance of the molecularly imprinted sensors. Under optimized conditions, the designed sensor displays a wide linear range from 1.0 nM to 60.0 μM and a low limit of detection of 0.3 nM. The developed sensor also presents good selectivity, reproducibility and long-term stability, and satisfactory feasibility in practical sample analysis. MXene/carbon nanohorns decorated with conductive molecularly imprinted poly(hydroxymethyl-3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) was proposed for highly sensitive and selective detection of adrenaline.
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Color-coded Adrenaline Assay Based on GNP@MnO2 Core-shell Nanoparticles with Dark-field Microscopy. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2040(21)60110-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Huang S, Li W, Zhou X, Xie M, Luo Q, Wen H, Luo Y, Xue W. One-step synthesis of levodopa functionalized carbon quantum dots for selective detection of tyrosinase and inhibitor screening. Microchem J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2020.105456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Zolghadri S, Bahrami A, Hassan Khan MT, Munoz-Munoz J, Garcia-Molina F, Garcia-Canovas F, Saboury AA. A comprehensive review on tyrosinase inhibitors. J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem 2019; 34:279-309. [PMID: 30734608 PMCID: PMC6327992 DOI: 10.1080/14756366.2018.1545767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 486] [Impact Index Per Article: 97.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Tyrosinase is a multi-copper enzyme which is widely distributed in different organisms and plays an important role in the melanogenesis and enzymatic browning. Therefore, its inhibitors can be attractive in cosmetics and medicinal industries as depigmentation agents and also in food and agriculture industries as antibrowning compounds. For this purpose, many natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic inhibitors have been developed by different screening methods to date. This review has focused on the tyrosinase inhibitors discovered from all sources and biochemically characterised in the last four decades.
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- Samaneh Zolghadri
- Department of Biology, Jahrom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Jahrom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom, Iran
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- Group of Microbiology, Department of Applied Sciences, Northumbria University at Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- GENZ-Group of Research on Enzymology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-A, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, Espinardo, Murcia, Spain
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- GENZ-Group of Research on Enzymology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-A, Regional Campus of International Excellence "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, Espinardo, Murcia, Spain
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Guo D, Gan ZF, Jiang L, Cao MF, Patrice FT, Hafez ME, Li DW. Detection of leucine aminopeptidase activity in serum using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Analyst 2019; 144:1394-1400. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an02182a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A specific reaction-based SERS approach was developed for the selective and sensitive detection of leucine aminopeptidase activity in serum.
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- Dan Guo
- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials
- Joint International Laboratory for Precision Chemistry & School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials
- Joint International Laboratory for Precision Chemistry & School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials
- Joint International Laboratory for Precision Chemistry & School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials
- Joint International Laboratory for Precision Chemistry & School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials
- Joint International Laboratory for Precision Chemistry & School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials
- Joint International Laboratory for Precision Chemistry & School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials
- Joint International Laboratory for Precision Chemistry & School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- East China University of Science and Technology
- Shanghai 200237
- China
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