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Zhao W, Zhai R, Chen Q, Huang C, Li H, Zhu Y, Duan Y, Gao J. Detection of GSH with a dual-mode biosensor based on carbon quantum dots prepared from dragon fruit peel and the T-Hg(II)-T mismatch. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:4951-4959. [PMID: 38973573 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00904e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Glutathione (GSH) is commonly used as a diagnostic biomarker for many diseases. In this study, based on carbon quantum dots prepared from dragon fruit peel (D-CQDs) and the T-Hg(II)-T mismatch, a dual-mode biosensor was developed for the detection of GSH. This system consists of two single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). DNA1 was the T-rich sequence; DNA2 was attached to streptavidin-coated magnetic beads and consisted of T-rich and G-rich fragments. Due to the presence of Hg(II), the T-Hg(II)-T mismatch was formed between T-rich fragments of two ssDNA. In the presence of GSH, Hg(II) detached from dsDNA and bound with GSH to form a new complex. The G-rich fragment assembled with the hemin shed from D-CQDs to form the G-quadruplex/hemin complex. At this time, in fluorescence mode, the fluorescence of D-CQDs quenched by hemin could be restored. In colorimetric mode, after the magnetic beads separate, a visual signal could be produced by catalyzing the oxidation of ABTS using the peroxide-like activity of the G-quadruplex/hemin complex. This biosensor in both fluorescence mode and colorimetric mode had excellent selectivity and sensitivity, and the limit of detection was 0.089 µM and 0.26 µM for GSH, respectively. Moreover, the proposed dual-mode biosensor had good application prospects for detection of GSH.
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- Weiqin Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital Affiliated to Northwest University, Xi'an 710061, China.
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Cao G, Yang N, Yang J, Li J, Wang L, Nie F, Huo D, Hou C. Label-Free and DNAzyme-Mediated Biosensor with a High Signal-to-Noise Ratio for a Lumpy Skin Disease Virus Assay. Anal Chem 2024; 96:10927-10934. [PMID: 38934225 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) is a severe and highly contagious form of cowpox. As LSDV continues to mutate and there is no vaccine and treatment in nonendemic countries, early detection of LSDV becomes an important basis for epidemic prevention and control, especially for detection of conserved sequences. A new label-free and sensitive fluorescence method was developed based on a light-up RNA aptamer for detecting LSDV. The method integrated recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), CRISPR/Cas12a, 10-23 DNAzyme, and Baby Spinach RNA aptamer for triple cascade signal amplification. Based on highly sensitive and specific RPA and CRISPR/Cas12a, DNAzyme achieved a third signal amplification. Additionally, the Baby Spinach RNA aptamer had stronger fluorescence signals and higher quantum yields. The label-free method had ultrahigh sensitivity with the actual detection limit as 1.29 copies·μL-1. The method was 100-fold more sensitive compared to RPA with Cas12a. Moreover, it had no cross-reactivity with viruses belonging to the Capripoxvirus, such as sheep pox virus and goat pox virus with genetic homology as 97%. Furthermore, the method displayed 100% accuracy in 50 actual samples. Therefore, the method based on RPA, Cas12a, and 10-23 DNAzyme had advantages in LSDV detection and provided a new solution for LSD prevention and control.
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- Gaihua Cao
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Cattle Diseases Detection (Chongqing) of Customs, Diagnosis and Testing Laboratory of Lumpy Skin Disease, Chongqing Customs Technology Center, Chongqing 400020, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Cattle Diseases Detection (Chongqing) of Customs, Diagnosis and Testing Laboratory of Lumpy Skin Disease, Chongqing Customs Technology Center, Chongqing 400020, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cattle Diseases Detection (Chongqing) of Customs, Diagnosis and Testing Laboratory of Lumpy Skin Disease, Chongqing Customs Technology Center, Chongqing 400020, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Cattle Diseases Detection (Chongqing) of Customs, Diagnosis and Testing Laboratory of Lumpy Skin Disease, Chongqing Customs Technology Center, Chongqing 400020, PR China
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- Science and Technology Research Center of China Customs, Beijing 100026, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cattle Diseases Detection (Chongqing) of Customs, Diagnosis and Testing Laboratory of Lumpy Skin Disease, Chongqing Customs Technology Center, Chongqing 400020, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Bio-perception & Intelligent Information Processing, School of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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Yu X, Chang W, Cai Z, Yu C, Lai L, Zhou Z, Li P, Yang Y, Zeng C. Hg 2+ detection and information encryption of new [1+1] lanthanide cluster. Talanta 2024; 266:125105. [PMID: 37639872 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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The sensing of heavy metal ion and information encryption are two very important research areas. Therefore, developing multi-functional materials capable of sensing heavy metal ions and encrypting information is highly important. In this work, three [1 + 1] lanthanide clusters [Ln(TFBA)3(dmp) (H2O)2]2 (Ln = Tb3+Tb1+1, Eu3+Eu1+1, Gd3+Gd1+1, HTFBA = 2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoic acid, dmp = 4,7-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline) were designed and synthesized. Among them, Tb1+1 shows excellent luminescence sensing towards Hg2+ (Ex = 350 nm, Em = 545 nm). Results demonstrates the sensing with high selectivity, strong anti-interference, 20-s response time, high accuracy, excellent linear relationship in 0-20.0 μM, and a very low limit of detection (0.02 ppb). Furthermore, paper strips based on Tb1+1 is fabricated for visual detection of Hg2+ in real samples of tap water, lake water, human urine, and human serum. More interestingly, a new method for confidentiality of information is realized through multi-color anti-counterfeiting patterns with the [1 + 1] lanthanide cluster ink, based on the luminescence "on-off" sensing towards Hg2+.
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- Xiaobo Yu
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Nanofiber Engineering Center of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Nanchang, 330022, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Nanofiber Engineering Center of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Nanchang, 330022, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Nanofiber Engineering Center of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Nanchang, 330022, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Nanofiber Engineering Center of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Nanchang, 330022, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Nanofiber Engineering Center of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Nanchang, 330022, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Nanofiber Engineering Center of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Nanchang, 330022, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Nanofiber Engineering Center of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Nanchang, 330022, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Nanofiber Engineering Center of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Nanchang, 330022, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, PR China.
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Liang P, Lv B, Chen K, Qiao W, Li D. An ultrasensitive Cd 2+ detection biosensor based on DNAzyme and CRISPR/Cas12a coupled with hybridization chain reaction. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1283:341950. [PMID: 37977780 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The detection of cadmium is essential because it poses a significant threat to human health and the environment. Recent advancements in biosensors that detect nonnucleic-acid targets using CRISPR/Cas12a in combination with aptamers or DNAzymes show promising performance. Herein, we integrated DNAzyme, hybridization chain reaction (HCR) and CRISPR/Cas12a into a single biosensor for the first time and realized the ultrasensitive detection of Cd2+. A single phosphorothioate ribonucleobase (rA)-containing oligonucleotide (PS substrate) and a Cd2+-specific DNAzyme (Cdzyme) are used for Cd2+ recognition, releasing short single-stranded DNA. Then, the HCR is triggered by the cleavage products for signal transduction and amplification. Next, the trans-cleavage activity of Cas12a is activated due to the presence of crRNA complementary strands and PAM sites in the HCR products. As a result, FQ-reporters are cleaved, and the fluorescence values can be easily read using a fluorometer, allowing Cd2+ quantification by measuring the fluorescent signal. The Cd2+ detection biosensor is ultrasensitive with a detection limit of 1.25 pM. Moreover, the biosensor shows great stability under different pH and various anion conditions. The proposed sensor was utilized for environmental water sample detection, demonstrating the dependability of the detection system. Considering the high sensitivity and reliable performance of the assay, it could be further used in environmental monitoring. In addition, the design strategy reported in this study could extend the application of CRISPR/Cas12a in heavy metal detection.
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- Pengda Liang
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biofunctional Molecules, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Jiangsu Second Normal University, Nanjing, 210013, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biofunctional Molecules, College of Life Science and Chemistry, Jiangsu Second Normal University, Nanjing, 210013, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China.
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Zhu J, Wang D, Yu H, Yin H, Wang L, Shen G, Geng X, Yang L, Fei Y, Deng Y. Advances in colorimetric aptasensors for heavy metal ion detection utilizing nanomaterials: a comprehensive review. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:6320-6343. [PMID: 37965993 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay01815f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Heavy metal ion contamination poses significant environmental and health risks, necessitating rapid and efficient detection methods. In the last decade, colorimetric aptasensors have emerged as powerful tools for heavy metal ion detection, owing to their notable attributes such as high specificity, facile synthesis, adaptability to modifications, long-term stability, and heightened sensitivity. This comprehensive overview summarizes the key developments in this field over the past ten years. It discusses the principles, design strategies, and innovative techniques employed in colorimetric aptasensors using nanomaterials. Recent advancements in enhancing sensitivity, selectivity, and on-site applicability are highlighted. The review also presents application studies of successful heavy metal ion detection using colorimetric aptasensors, underlining their potential for environmental monitoring and health protection. Finally, future directions and challenges in the continued evolution of these aptasensors are outlined.
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- Jiangxiong Zhu
- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yunnan 671000, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yunnan 671000, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yunnan 671000, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yunnan 671000, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yunnan 671000, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yunnan 671000, China
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- School of Big Data, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China
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- Eryuan County Inspection and Testing Institute, Yunnan 671299, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Yunnan Dali Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Yunnan 671000, China
- Eryuan County Inspection and Testing Institute, Yunnan 671299, China
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Huang L, Zhang Z. Recent Advances in the DNA-Mediated Multi-Mode Analytical Methods for Biological Samples. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:693. [PMID: 37504092 PMCID: PMC10377368 DOI: 10.3390/bios13070693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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DNA-mediated nanotechnology has become a research hot spot in recent decades and is widely used in the field of biosensing analysis due to its distinctive properties of precise programmability, easy synthesis and high stability. Multi-mode analytical methods can provide sensitive, accurate and complementary analytical information by merging two or more detection techniques with higher analytical throughput and efficiency. Currently, the development of DNA-mediated multi-mode analytical methods by integrating DNA-mediated nanotechnology with multi-mode analytical methods has been proved to be an effective assay for greatly enhancing the selectivity, sensitivity and accuracy, as well as detection throughput, for complex biological analysis. In this paper, the recent progress in the preparation of typical DNA-mediated multi-mode probes is reviewed from the aspect of deoxyribozyme, aptamer, templated-DNA and G-quadruplex-mediated strategies. Then, the advances in DNA-mediated multi-mode analytical methods for biological samples are summarized in detail. Moreover, the corresponding current applications for biomarker analysis, bioimaging analysis and biological monitoring are introduced. Finally, a proper summary is given and future prospective trends are discussed, hopefully providing useful information to the readers in this research field.
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- Lu Huang
- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Wu Y, Feng J, Hu G, Zhang E, Yu HH. Colorimetric Sensors for Chemical and Biological Sensing Applications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:s23052749. [PMID: 36904948 PMCID: PMC10007638 DOI: 10.3390/s23052749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Colorimetric sensors have been widely used to detect numerous analytes due to their cost-effectiveness, high sensitivity and specificity, and clear visibility, even with the naked eye. In recent years, the emergence of advanced nanomaterials has greatly improved the development of colorimetric sensors. This review focuses on the recent (from the years 2015 to 2022) advances in the design, fabrication, and applications of colorimetric sensors. First, the classification and sensing mechanisms of colorimetric sensors are briefly described, and the design of colorimetric sensors based on several typical nanomaterials, including graphene and its derivatives, metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, DNA nanomaterials, quantum dots, and some other materials are discussed. Then the applications, especially for the detection of metallic and non-metallic ions, proteins, small molecules, gas, virus and bacteria, and DNA/RNA are summarized. Finally, the remaining challenges and future trends in the development of colorimetric sensors are also discussed.
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- Yu Wu
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- Chongqing Institute for Food and Drug Control, Chongqing 401121, China
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- Chongqing Institute for Food and Drug Control, Chongqing 401121, China
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Shen Y, Gao X, Lu HJ, Nie C, Wang J. Electrochemiluminescence-based innovative sensors for monitoring the residual levels of heavy metal ions in environment-related matrices. Coord Chem Rev 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Yang B, Dong Y, Xu Z, Li X, Wang F, Zhang Y. Improved stability and pharmacokinetics of wogonin through loading into PASylated ferritin. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 216:112515. [PMID: 35512464 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wogonin (Wog) plays an important role in human diseases, especially cancer and inflammatory diseases, but its poor solubility, unstable metabolism and low bioavailability greatly limit its application in biomedical fields. Therefore, we developed a temperature-dependent method to encapsulate wogonin into a novel ferritin-based nanocarrier. To improve the loading capacity and stability, the human H chain ferritin (HFtn) was functionalized with a repetitive polypeptide sequence composed of proline (Pro), alanine (Ala), and serine (Ser) in different residues lengths (PAS10 and PAS30). Wogonin loading and release studies demonstrated that the encapsulation efficiency and stability of the PASylated nanocarriers were significantly higher than those of the wild type. PAS-HFtn-Wog exhibited enhanced cytotoxicity to MCF-7 breast cancer cells and HepG2 liver cancer cells. Notably, the PASylated HFtn, especially PAS30-HFtn greatly prolonged the pharmacokinetics of wogonin in the mice bloodstream. Therefore, wogonin-loaded PAS-HFtn may be a promising drug candidate for cancer therapy.
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- Bingyan Yang
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-Forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, PR China.
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Self-Powered Photoelectrochemical Assay for Hg2+ Detection Based on g-C3N4-CdS-CuO Composites and Redox Cycle Signal Amplification Strategy. CHEMOSENSORS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors10070286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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A highly sensitive self-powered photoelectrochemical (spPEC) sensing platform was constructed for Hg2+ determination based on the g-C3N4-CdS-CuO co-sensitized photoelectrode and a visible light-induced redox cycle for signal amplification. Through successively coating the single-layer g-C3N4, CdS, and CuO onto the surface of an electrode, the modified electrode exhibited significantly enhanced PEC activity. The microstructure of the material was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). However, the boost in photocurrent could be noticeably suppressed due to the consumption of hole-scavenging agents (reduced glutathione) by the added Hg2+. Under optimal conditions, we discovered that the photocurrent was linearly related to the Hg2+ concentration in the range of 5 pM–100 nM. The detection limit for Hg2+ was 0.84 pM. Moreover, the spPEC sensor demonstrated good performance for the detection of mercury ions in human urine and artificial saliva.
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Cheng Z, Wei J, Gu L, Zou L, Wang T, Chen L, Li Y, Yang Y, Li P. DNAzyme-based biosensors for mercury (Ⅱ) detection: Rational construction, advances and perspectives. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 431:128606. [PMID: 35278952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Mercury contamination is one of the most severe issues in society due to its threats to public health and the ecological system. However, traditional methods for mercury ion detection are still limited by their time-consuming procedures, requirement of expensive instruments, and low selectivity. In recent decades, tremendous progress has been made in the development of functional nucleic acid-based, especially DNAzyme sensors for mercury (Ⅱ) (Hg2+) determination, including RNA-cleaving DNAzymes and G-quadruplex-based DNAzymes in particular. Researchers have heavily studied the construction of Hg2+ sensors, mainly originating from in vitro selection-derived DNAzymes, by incorporating T-Hg2+-T recognition moieties in existing DNAzyme scaffolds, and interfacing Hg2+-sensitive sequences with nanomaterials. In the last case, the employment of materials (as quenchers, signal transducers and DNA immobilizers) enriches the application scenarios of current Hg2+-DNAzymes, due to a combination of their functions. We summarize a broad range of sensing approaches, including optical, electrochemical, and other sensing methods, and compare their features. This review elaborates on the rational design strategies for engineering DNAzymes to selectively sense Hg2+, critically discusses their properties in different application scenarios, and summarizes recent advances in this field. Additionally, current progress, challenges and future perspectives are also discussed. This minireview provides deeper insights into the chemistry of these functional nucleic acids when working with Hg2+, explains the design ideas of DNAzyme-sensors in each platform, and reveals potential opportunities in developing more advanced DNAzyme sensors for the highly selective and sensitive recognition of Hg2+. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: Mercury is one of the most toxic metallic contaminants due to its high toxicity, non-biodegradability, and serious human health risks when accumulated in the body. In the recent decade, intensive studies have focused on exploring mercury sensors by combining DNAzymes with various sensing methods, paving a promising avenue to gain ultra-high sensitivity and selectivity. However, so far, no review has introduced the recent advances on DNAzyme-based sensors for mercury detection in a critical way. In this review, we comprehensively summarized the studies on DNAzyme-based sensors for mercury detection using various sensing techniques including optical, electrochemical and other sensing methods.
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- Zehua Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- School of Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China; Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine (IMM), Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.
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Perrin D, Paul S, Wong AAWL, Liu LT. Selection of M2+-independent RNA-cleaving DNAzymes with Sidechains Mimicking Arginine and Lysine. Chembiochem 2021; 23:e202100600. [PMID: 34881502 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202100600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Sequence-specific cleavage of RNA by nucleic acid catalysts in the absence of a divalent metal cation (M 2+ ) has remained an important goal in biomimicry with potential therapeutic applications. Given the lack of functional group diversity in canonical nucleotides, modified nucleotides with amino acid-like side chains were used to enhance self-cleavage rates at a single embedded ribonucleoside site. Previous works relied on three functional groups: an amine, a guanidine and an imidazole ensconced on three different nucleosides. However, to date, few studies have systematically addressed the necessity of all three modifications, as the value of any single modified nucleoside is contextualized at the outset of selection. Herein, we report on the use of only two modified dNTPs, excluding an imidazole, i.e. 5-(3-guanidinoallyl)-2'-dUTP (dU ga TP) and 5-aminoallyl-2'-dCTP (dC aa TP), to select in-vitro self-cleaving DNAzymes that cleave in the absence of M 2+ in a pH-independent fashion. Cleavage shows biphasic kinetics with rate constants that are significantly higher than in unmodified DNAzymes and compare favorably to certain DNAzymes involving an imidazole. This work is the first report of a M2+-independent DNAzyme with two cationic modifications; as such it shows appreciable self-cleaving activity in the absence of an imidazole modification.
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Affiliation(s)
- David Perrin
- U. British Columbia, Chemistry, 2036 Main Mall, V6T-1Z1, Vancouver, CANADA
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- The University of British Columbia, Chemistry, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, V6T1Z1, Vancouver, CANADA
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- The University of British Columbia, Chemistry, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, V6T1Z1, Vancouver, CANADA
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- The University of British Columbia, Chemistry, 2036 Main Mall, UBC, Vancouver, V6T-1Z1, Vancouver, CANADA
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