1
|
Lei Y, Chen H, Sheng T, Zhang B. Highly Sensitive Dual-Probe Fluorescence Assay Based on an Aptamer for the Detection of Sulfasalazine. J Fluoresc 2024:10.1007/s10895-024-03945-w. [PMID: 39302493 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-024-03945-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
Abstract
Sulfadiazine (SD) is extensively utilized in agriculture, aquaculture, poultry, medical, and other industries. Its residues pose a threat to human health by entering the food chain and can also be released into the environment through animal feces and urine, leading to ecotoxicological pollution. Consequently, there is an urgent need to establish an efficient method for detecting SD residues in the environment. In this study, a novel two-probe fluorescence assay for determining SD in the environment, based on magnetic separation and real-time quantitative PCR-TaqMan probe technology, was successfully developed. In the experiment, SD served as the target substance, and an aptamer (Apt) with high affinity for SD was synthesized. Additionally, a non-fully complementary chain (Cdna) with favorable hybridization properties with the aptamer was designed and synthesized to create a magnetic probe of magnetic beads@Apt@Cdna. When SD was introduced, Apt specifically bound to SD with a hairpin structure and was released from the magnetic probe, allowing SD detection via the PCR-TaqMan method. Factors affecting the determination accuracy of this assay system, such as Apt concentration, SD standard solution pH, and incubation time, were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, the assay demonstrated high sensitivity for SD, with a detection limit of 2.34 × 10-5 ng/mL. Finally, the method was applied to detect SD in water samples from the Jialu River Basin in Zhengzhou City, yielding spiked recoveries of 88.82-117.05%. The results indicated that the detection system is a highly sensitive and specific method for determining SD residues in environmental water samples, showcasing its potential application in SD detection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yingying Lei
- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Hanyu Chen
- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China.
| | - Tianying Sheng
- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
| | - Baozhong Zhang
- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Liang D, Yang XY, Li Q, Chang H, Liu X. A highly sensitive and selective colorimetric aptasensor for detecting sulfadiazine in river waters based on gold nanoparticles synthesized from discarded Longan seed extract. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2024; 46:257. [PMID: 38884845 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-024-02018-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
Abstract
Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were extensively employed for in-situ detection sulfadiazine (SDZ) residues, yet current synthesis methods suffer from complex procedures, reagent pollution of the environment, and low particle quality. This study presents a novel synthesis method using discarded longan seed extract as a reducing agent to synthesized high-quality AuNPs, and then can be used for in-situ SDZ detection. Response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize synthesis parameters, which resulted in five optimal combinations that enhanced the flexibility of synthesis. These AuNPs, ranging in size from 18.26 nm to 33.8 nm with zeta potentials from - 29.5 mV to - 14.3 mV, were successfully loaded with functional groups from longan seed extract. In the detection of SDZ, the colorimetric aptasensor demonstrated excellent sensitivity and selectivity over other antibiotics with a limit of detection and quantification at 70.98 ng·mL-1 and 236.59 ng·mL-1 in the concentration range of 200-800 ng·mL-1. Recoveries of spiked SDZ samples ranged from 97.90% to 106.7%, with RSD values below 9.25%. Meanwhile, the aptasensor exhibited exceptional diagnostic efficacy (AUC: 0.976) compared to UV absorption methods in the ROC evaluation. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of using AuNPs synthesized from longan seed extract coupled with aptamer technology as a straightforward detection method for SDZ in river water, offering promising applications in environmental monitoring.
Collapse
Grants
- 2018SZ0306 Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program
- 2018SZ0306 Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program
- 2018SZ0306 Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program
- 2018SZ0306 Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program
- 2018SZ0306 Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program
- 202213705020 Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program, China
- 202213705020 Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program, China
- 202213705020 Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program, China
- 202213705020 Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program, China
- 202213705020 Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program, China
- YCX2023-01-47 Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Chengdu medical college, China
- YCX2023-01-47 Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Chengdu medical college, China
- YCX2023-01-47 Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Chengdu medical college, China
- YCX2023-01-47 Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Chengdu medical college, China
- YCX2023-01-47 Graduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Chengdu medical college, China
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dong Liang
- College of Public Health, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
| | - Xing-Yi Yang
- College of Public Health, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
| | - Qiang Li
- College of Public Health, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
| | - Huan Chang
- College of Public Health, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
| | - Xin Liu
- College of Public Health, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Li X, Yang Z, Waniss M, Liu X, Wang X, Xu Z, Lei H, Liu J. Multiplexed SELEX for Sulfonamide Antibiotics Yielding a Group-Specific DNA Aptamer for Biosensors. Anal Chem 2023; 95:16366-16373. [PMID: 37882488 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
Abstract
The widespread use of sulfonamide (SA) antibiotics in animal husbandry has led to residues of SAs in the environment, causing adverse effects to the ecosystem and a risk of bacterial resistance, which is a potential threat to public health. Therefore, it is highly desirable to develop simple, high-throughput methods that can detect multiple SAs simultaneously. In this study, we isolated aptamers with different specificities based on a multi-SA systematic evolution of ligands by the exponential enrichment (SELEX) strategy using a mixture of sulfadimethoxine (SDM), sulfaquinoxaline (SQX), and sulfamethoxazole (SMZ). Three aptamers were obtained, and one of them showed a similar binding to all tested SAs, with dissociation constant (Kd) ranging from 0.22 to 0.63 μM. For the other two aptamers, one is specific for SQX, and the other is specific for SDM and sulfaclozine. A label-free detection method based on the broad-specificity aptamer was developed for the simultaneous detection of six SAs, with detection of limits ranging from 0.14 to 0.71 μM in a lake water sample. The aptasensor has no binding for other broad-spectrum antibiotics such as β-lactam antibiotics, quinolones, tetracyclines, and chloramphenicol. This work provides a promising biosensor for rapid, multiresidue, and high-throughput detection of SAs, as well as a shortcut for the preparation of different specific recognition elements required for the detection of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiangmei Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
| | - Zehao Yang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Michelle Waniss
- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
| | - Xiaohua Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Xiaoqin Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
| | - Zhenlin Xu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Hongtao Lei
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
| | - Juewen Liu
- Department of Chemistry, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zheng X, Yang L, Sun Q, Zhang L, Le T. Development and Validation of Aptasensor Based on MnO 2 for the Detection of Sulfadiazine Residues. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:613. [PMID: 37366978 DOI: 10.3390/bios13060613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
Abstract
The monitoring of sulfadiazine (SDZ) is of great significance for food safety, environmental protection, and human health. In this study, a fluorescent aptasensor based on MnO2 and FAM-labeled SDZ aptamer (FAM-SDZ30-1) was developed for the sensitive and selective detection of SDZ in food and environmental samples. MnO2 nanosheets adsorbed rapidly to the aptamer through its electrostatic interaction with the base, providing the basis for an ultrasensitive SDZ detection. Molecular dynamics was used to explain the combination of SMZ1S and SMZ. This fluorescent aptasensor exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity with a limit of detection of 3.25 ng/mL and a linear range of 5-40 ng/mL. The recoveries ranged from 87.19% to 109.26% and the coefficients of variation ranged from 3.13% to 13.14%. In addition, the results of the aptasensor showed an excellent correlation with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Therefore, this aptasensor based on MnO2 is a potentially useful methodology for highly sensitive and selective detection of SDZ in foods and environments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoling Zheng
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
| | - Lulan Yang
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
| | - Qi Sun
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
| | - Lei Zhang
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
| | - Tao Le
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 401331, China
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
High-Sensitive FAM Labeled Aptasensor Based on Fe3O4/Au/g-C3N4 for the Detection of Sulfamethazine in Food Matrix. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12090759. [PMID: 36140144 PMCID: PMC9496674 DOI: 10.3390/bios12090759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
In this study, we developed a fluorescent aptasensor based on Fe3O4/Au/g-C3N4 and a FAM-labeled aptamer (FAM-SMZ1S) against sulfamethazine (SMZ) for the specific and sensitive detection of SMZ in food matrix. The FAM-SMZ1S was adsorbed by the Fe3O4/Au/g-C3N4 via π–π stacking and electrostatic adsorption, serving as a basis for the ultrasensitive detection of SMZ. Molecular dynamics was used to explain the reasons why SMZ1S and SMZ were combined. This aptasensor presented sensitive recognition performance, with a limit of detection of 0.16 ng/mL and a linear range of 1–100 ng/mL. The recovery rate ranged from 91.6% to 106.8%, and the coefficient of variation (CV) ranged from 2.8% to 13.4%. In addition, we tested the aptasensor for the monitoring of SMZ in various matrix samples, and the results were well-correlated (R2 ≥ 0.9153) with those obtained for HPLC detection. According to these results, the aptasensor was sensitive and accurate, representing a potentially useful tool for the detection of SMZ in food matrix.
Collapse
|
6
|
Yang L, Chen X, Wen X, Tang J, Zheng X, Li J, Chen L, Jiang S, Le T. A label-free dual-modal aptasensor for colorimetric and fluorescent detection of sulfadiazine. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:6187-6193. [PMID: 35894788 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01115h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Sulfadiazine (SDZ) residues in food products and the environment pose a serious threat to human health and ecological balance, thereby warranting the development of new methods for simple, rapid and accurate detection of these compounds. To this end, we developed a novel label-free dual-modal aptasensor for SDZ detection based on distance-dependent color change of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and fluorescence resonance energy transfer between AuNPs and rhodamine B (RhoB). In this aptasensor, the binding of the aptamer to SDZ causes unprotected AuNPs to aggregate in NaCl solution, which alters the color of the solution and restores the fluorescence of RhoB. Under optimal conditions, the aptasensor exhibited a linear colorimetric response in the SDZ concentration range of 50-1000 ng mL-1, and a linear fluorescence response in the SDZ concentration range of 4-256 ng mL-1. The limits of detection for colorimetric and fluorescent readings were 28 ng mL-1 and 2 ng mL-1 respectively. The recoveries of SDZ in the spiked real samples were 88.28-108.44% by colorimetry and 90.27-106.04% by fluorometry. Furthermore, the results of this aptasensor showed excellent correlation (R2 ≥ 0.9858) with HPLC findings. Taken together, these experimental results demonstrate that the proposed label-free dual-modal aptasensor can be employed to screen for SDZ contamination in food and environmental samples.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lulan Yang
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| | - Xingyue Chen
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| | - Xu Wen
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| | - Jiaming Tang
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| | - Xiaoling Zheng
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| | - Jiaqi Li
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| | - Lingling Chen
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| | - Shuang Jiang
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| | - Tao Le
- College of Life Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, P. R. China.
| |
Collapse
|