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Huang S, Wang Y, Liu S, Li H, Yang M, Fang Y, Xiao Q. Triblock polyadenine-based electrochemical aptasensor for ultra-sensitive detection of carcinoembryonic antigen via exonuclease III-assisted target recycling and hybridization chain reaction. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 159:108749. [PMID: 38823375 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2024.108749] [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: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a key colon biomarker, demands a precise detection method for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. This study introduces a novel electrochemical aptasensor using a triblock polyadenine probe for ultra-sensitive detection of CEA. The method leverages Exonuclease III (Exo III)-assisted target recycling and hybridization chain reaction. The triblock polyadenine probe self-assembles on the bare gold electrode through the strong affinity between adenine and gold electrode, blocking CEA diffusion and providing a large immobilization surface. CEA binding to hairpin probe 1 (HP1), followed by the hybridization between HP1 and hairpin probe 2 (HP2), triggers DNA cleavage by Exo III, amplifying the signal via a hybridization chain reaction and producing numerous dsDNA walkers that generates a dramatic electrochemical impedance signal. Under optimized conditions, the aptasensor achieved two ultra-low detection limits: 0.39 ag∙mL-1 within the concentration range of 5 ag∙mL-1 to 5 × 106 ag∙mL-1, and 1.5 ag∙mL-1 within the concentration range of 5 × 106 ag∙mL-1 to 1 × 1010 ag∙mL-1. Its performance in human serum samples meets the practical standards, offering a promising new tool for ultrasensitive tumor marker detection, potentially revolutionizing early cancer diagnosis.
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- Shan Huang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, College of Chemistry and Materials, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, College of Chemistry and Materials, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, College of Chemistry and Materials, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, College of Chemistry and Materials, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, College of Chemistry and Materials, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, College of Chemistry and Materials, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, College of Chemistry and Materials, Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530001, PR China.
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Rouhi N, Khoshbin Z, Rezaei M, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM. A sensitive aptasensor mediated by gold nanoparticles/metal organic framework lattice for detection of Pb 2+ ion in marine products. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1317:342893. [PMID: 39030001 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342893] [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: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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Herein, an enzyme-free fluorescent aptasensor was introduced for the ultrasensitive quantification of lead (Pb2+) ion as a hazardous pollutant of the environment and foodstuffs. A nanocomposite of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks-8 and gold nanoparticles (ZIF-8@AuNPs) was utilized as an efficient quencher of the fluorescence intensity of carboxyfluorescein (FAM) signal reporter. The establishment of a hybrid structure between attached aptamer on ZIF-8@AuNPs nanocomposite, and its FAM-tagged complementary (CP) strand decreased the fluorescence response. The preferential binding between the aptamer and Pb2+ released CP strands, which retrieved the fluorescence signal. The aptasensor could assess Pb2+ in the linear concentration range of 1 pM-1 nM with a detection limit (LOD) of 0.24 pM. Besides, it could quantify Pb2+ in various samples, including fish, shrimp, tap water, milk, and serum samples. The developed aptasensor with the superiorities of easiness, cost-effectiveness, easy-to-operate, and rapidness is promising for controlling marine foodstuff safety.
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- Nadiyeh Rouhi
- Seafood Processing Department, Marine Science Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Sea Food Processing, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 46414-356, Noor, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Olave B. DNA nanotechnology in ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2024; 44:941-961. [PMID: 37518062 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2023.2229950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Nucleic acids have the ability to generate advanced nanostructures in a controlled manner and can interact with target sequences or molecules with high affinity and selectivity. For this reason, they have applications in a variety of nanotechnology applications, from highly specific sensors to smart nanomachines and even in other applications such as enantioselective catalysis or drug delivery systems. However, a common disadvantage is the use of water as the ubiquitous solvent. The use of nucleic acids in non-aqueous solvents offers the opportunity to create a completely new toolbox with unprecedented degrees of freedom. Ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are the most promising alternative solvents due to their unique electrolyte and solvent roles, as well as their ability to maintain the stability and functionality of nucleic acids. This review aims to be a comprehensive, critical, and accessible evaluation of how much this goal has been achieved and what are the most critical parameters for accomplishing a breakthrough.
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- Beñat Olave
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
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Ye C, Lukas H, Wang M, Lee Y, Gao W. Nucleic acid-based wearable and implantable electrochemical sensors. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:7960-7982. [PMID: 38985007 PMCID: PMC11308452 DOI: 10.1039/d4cs00001c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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The rapid advancements in nucleic acid-based electrochemical sensors for implantable and wearable applications have marked a significant leap forward in the domain of personal healthcare over the last decade. This technology promises to revolutionize personalized healthcare by facilitating the early diagnosis of diseases, monitoring of disease progression, and tailoring of individual treatment plans. This review navigates through the latest developments in this field, focusing on the strategies for nucleic acid sensing that enable real-time and continuous biomarker analysis directly in various biofluids, such as blood, interstitial fluid, sweat, and saliva. The review delves into various nucleic acid sensing strategies, emphasizing the innovative designs of biorecognition elements and signal transduction mechanisms that enable implantable and wearable applications. Special perspective is given to enhance nucleic acid-based sensor selectivity and sensitivity, which are crucial for the accurate detection of low-level biomarkers. The integration of such sensors into implantable and wearable platforms, including microneedle arrays and flexible electronic systems, actualizes their use in on-body devices for health monitoring. We also tackle the technical challenges encountered in the development of these sensors, such as ensuring long-term stability, managing the complexity of biofluid dynamics, and fulfilling the need for real-time, continuous, and reagentless detection. In conclusion, the review highlights the importance of these sensors in the future of medical engineering, offering insights into design considerations and future research directions to overcome existing limitations and fully realize the potential of nucleic acid-based electrochemical sensors for healthcare applications.
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- Cui Ye
- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Division of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
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- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Division of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
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- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Division of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
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- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Division of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
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- Andrew and Peggy Cherng Department of Medical Engineering, Division of Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
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Cai D, Chen GL, Wang T, Zhang KH. Trends and frontiers in signal amplification for aptamer-based tumor detection: A bibliometric analysis. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:4726-4741. [PMID: 39070802 PMCID: PMC11235479 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Malignant tumors are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, imposing a substantial economic and social burden. Early detection is the key to improving cure rates and reducing mortality rates, which requires the development of sensitive early detection technologies. Signal amplification techniques play a crucial role in aptamer-based early detection of tumors and are increasingly garnering attention from researchers. AIM To investigate the current research status, developmental trajectories, and hotspots in signal amplification for aptamer-based tumor detection through bibliometric analysis. METHODS English publications pertaining to signal amplification in aptamer-based tumor detection were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. VOSviewer and CiteSpace software were employed to analyze various information within this field, including countries, institutions, authors, co-cited authors, journals, co-cited journals, cited references, and keywords. RESULTS A total of 757 publications were included in this study. China accounted for 85.47% of all publications, with Nanjing University (China) emerging as the institution with the highest publication output. The most influential authors and journals were Hasanzadeh M. from Iran and "Biosensors and Bioelectronics", respectively. Exosomes and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) stood out as the most researched tumor-related molecules. Currently, the predominant signal amplification technique, nanomaterial, and signal transduction method were identified as hybridization chain reactions, gold nanoparticles, and electrochemical methods, respectively. Over the past 3 years, exosomes, CEA, electrochemical biosensors, and nanosheets have emerged as research hotspots, exhibiting a robust burst of intensity. CONCLUSION This study is the first bibliometric analysis of literature on signal amplification in aptamer-based tumor detection and elucidates the current status, hotspots, and prospective research directions within this realm. Additionally, it provides an important reference for researchers.
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- Dan Cai
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
- Jiangxi Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, The 908th Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Joint Logistics Support Force, Nanchang 330000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
- Jiangxi Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
- Jiangxi Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
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Ren X, Wang M, Chen J, Zhao J, Wang H, Wu D, Xu R, Zhang Y, Ju H, Wei Q. Sulfur defect-engineered Bi 2S 3-x/In 2S 3-y mediated signal enhancement of photoelectrochemical sensor for lead ions detection. Talanta 2024; 273:125871. [PMID: 38458083 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125871] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Lead ions (Pb2+) are heavy metal ions that are harmful to living organisms and ecosystems. It is important to realize sensitive detection of Pb2+ in the environment. In this study, a signal enhancement photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor with high sensitivity was constructed for the detection of Pb2+. Firstly, to obtain excellent electron transfer performance, sulfur defect-engineered Bi2S3-x/In2S3-y mediated signal enhancement formed by Bi2S3 and In2S3 with well-matched structure in terms of energy level as the substrate materials. In this case, the introduction of sulfur vacancies further affects the electronic structure of the material, which significantly improves the electrical conductivity and effectively increases the electron transfer rate. In addition, the as-synthesized Cu@Cu2O nanosphere is chosen as the marker to accelerate the electron transfer through the surface plasmon resonance effect of Cu. The constructed sensor was able to detect Pb2+ in the range of 1 ng mL-1-100 μg mL-1 with a limit of detection of 19.2 pg mL-1. The sensor exhibits good reproducibility, specificity, and stability, indicating such PEC sensor can achieve the sensitive detection of Pb2+ in the environment. This work paves a new way for the construction of PEC sensors and the specific PEC detection of Pb2+ in environmental waters.
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- Xiang Ren
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering in Yunnan, School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, PR China
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering in Yunnan, School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, 650500, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Sensing & Analysis in Universities of Shandong, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, PR China; Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Shen C, Zhong L, Wan P, Jia H, Liu B. Enzyme-free dual amplification biosensor based on functional nucleic acid and CDs/CoOOH for detection of leukemia fusion gene. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1276:341623. [PMID: 37573112 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341623] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is an acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a specific fusion gene target, PML/RARα fusion gene (PML/RARα), which is formed by the translocation of chromosomes 15 and 17. Detection of PML/RARα is the most reliable parameter for the diagnosis, treatment adjustment, efficacy evaluation, prognosis analysis and relapse prediction of APL. In this study, a novel biosensor was constructed for rapid enzyme-free detection of PML/RARα using DNAzyme and carbon dots/cobalt oxhydroxide nanosheet complexs (CDs/CoOOH). In the detection system, the separated DNAzymes could specifically recognize and bind together by the PML/RARα to form a complete DNAzyme for shearing hairpin probe (HP), then generated trigger, which was the first signal amplification. Then, trigger could hybridize with the capture probe (CP) anchored to streptavidin (SA) modified microplate as well as fluorescence quenching signal probe (SP@CDs/CoOOH). Finally, ascorbic acid (AA) was added to decompose CoOOH and the fluorescence of CDs was released, which was the second signal amplification. Through the dual signal amplification of DNAzyme and CDs/CoOOH, PML/RARα could be detected quickly and sensitively, which overcame the limitation of protein enzyme in traditional fluorescence methods, showing potential clinical application value in the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia.
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- Chenlan Shen
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Med+X Center for Manufacturing, West China Precision Medicine Industrial Technology Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China; Central Laboratory of Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402160, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Central Laboratory of Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402160, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Med+X Center for Manufacturing, West China Precision Medicine Industrial Technology Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China; Central Laboratory of Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402160, China
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- Central Laboratory of Yongchuan Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 402160, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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He P, Zhang Q, Liu Q. Impedimetric aptasensor based on MOF based composite for measuring of carcinoembryonic antigen as a tumor biomarker. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 338:139339. [PMID: 37385481 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139339] [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: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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In this research, gold nanoparticle (GNPs)-modified metal-organic framework/reduced graphene oxide (MOF(801)/rGO) hybrid was employed to design a new aptasensor for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) quantification in biological sample. The sensing ability of the electrode for CEA biomarker was examined with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry procedures. Besides, CEA was electrochemically quantified by the EIS method. With respect to the high surface-to-volume ratio of MOF(801) and the good electron transfer ability of rGO, the proposed sensor displayed notable sensitivity and reliability in the CEA analysis. The derived electrode showed an appreciable detection limit of 0.8 pg L-1 using EIS protocol. In addition, the present aptasensor revealed diverse advantages including anti-interference property, wide linear range (0.0025-0.25 ng L-1), convenience and high efficiency toward CEA quantification. More importantly, the performance of the suggested assay remains unchanged in analysis of CEA in body fluids. The established assay demonstrates that the suggested biosensor is a promising device in clinical diagnosis.
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- Ping He
- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610032, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610032, China.
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Deng D, Chang Y, Liu W, Ren M, Xia N, Hao Y. Advancements in Biosensors Based on the Assembles of Small Organic Molecules and Peptides. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:773. [PMID: 37622859 PMCID: PMC10452798 DOI: 10.3390/bios13080773] [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: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Over the past few decades, molecular self-assembly has witnessed tremendous progress in a variety of biosensing and biomedical applications. In particular, self-assembled nanostructures of small organic molecules and peptides with intriguing characteristics (e.g., structure tailoring, facile processability, and excellent biocompatibility) have shown outstanding potential in the development of various biosensors. In this review, we introduced the unique properties of self-assembled nanostructures with small organic molecules and peptides for biosensing applications. We first discussed the applications of such nanostructures in electrochemical biosensors as electrode supports for enzymes and cells and as signal labels with a large number of electroactive units for signal amplification. Secondly, the utilization of fluorescent nanomaterials by self-assembled dyes or peptides was introduced. Thereinto, typical examples based on target-responsive aggregation-induced emission and decomposition-induced fluorescent enhancement were discussed. Finally, the applications of self-assembled nanomaterials in the colorimetric assays were summarized. We also briefly addressed the challenges and future prospects of biosensors based on self-assembled nanostructures.
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- Dehua Deng
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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Hou Y, Xu Q, Li Y, Long N, Li P, Wang J, Zhou L, Sheng P, Kong W. Ultrasensitive electrochemical aptasensor with Nafion-stabilized f-MWCNTs as signal enhancers for OTA detection. Bioelectrochemistry 2023; 151:108399. [PMID: 36805204 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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In this study, an ultrasensitive electrochemical (EC) aptasensor with Nafion-stabilized functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) as signal enhancers was established for ochratoxin A (OTA) determination. Herein, f-MWCNTs were prepared through functionalization with nitric acid. The incorporation of Nafion promoted a good dispersion of f-MWCNTs and prevented their leaching on the electrode, making a robust stability of the aptasensor. The Nafion-f-MWCNTs composites were used as the sensing substrates to largely enhance the electroactive surface area and the conductivity of the electrode, realizing a significant signal amplification. Carboxyl groups on the surface of f-MWCNTs readily exposed from Nafion membrane to couple with streptavidin, facilitating the immobilization of biotinylated aptamers to achieve selective recognition towards OTA. When OTA existed, aptamers preferentially combined with it, causing a noticeable decline in the current response. Under optimum conditions, a good linear relationship between the current changes and the logarithm of OTA concentration was observed from 0.005 ng/mL to 10 ng/mL, with a limit of detection low to 1 pg/mL for OTA. The specific, sensitive, and reproducible aptasensor succeeded in application in malt samples, confirming a great promise for more contaminants and providing a universal platform in complex matrices by simply replacing the corresponding aptamers.
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- Yujiao Hou
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau 999078, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830011, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
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Ekwujuru EU, Olatunde AM, Klink MJ, Ssemakalu CC, Chili MM, Peleyeju MG. Electrochemical and Photoelectrochemical Immunosensors for the Detection of Ovarian Cancer Biomarkers. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:4106. [PMID: 37112447 PMCID: PMC10142013 DOI: 10.3390/s23084106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensing is an emerging technological innovation for monitoring small substances/molecules in biological or non-biological systems. In particular, there has been a surge of interest in developing PEC devices for determining molecules of clinical significance. This is especially the case for molecules that are markers for serious and deadly medical conditions. The increased interest in PEC sensors to monitor such biomarkers can be attributed to the many apparent advantages of the PEC system, including an enhanced measurable signal, high potential for miniaturization, rapid testing, and low cost, amongst others. The growing number of published research reports on the subject calls for a comprehensive review of the various findings. This article is a review of studies on electrochemical (EC) and PEC sensors for ovarian cancer biomarkers in the last seven years (2016-2022). EC sensors were included because PEC is an improved EC; and a comparison of both systems has, expectedly, been carried out in many studies. Specific attention was given to the different markers of ovarian cancer and the EC/PEC sensing platforms developed for their detection/quantification. Relevant articles were sourced from the following databases: Scopus, PubMed Central, Web of Science, Science Direct, Academic Search Complete, EBSCO, CORE, Directory of open Access Journals (DOAJ), Public Library of Science (PLOS), BioMed Central (BMC), Semantic Scholar, Research Gate, SciELO, Wiley Online Library, Elsevier and SpringerLink.
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- Ezinne U. Ekwujuru
- Department of Biotechnology and Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark 1911, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark 1911, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark 1911, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark 1911, South Africa
- Centre for Academic Development, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark 1911, South Africa
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- Department of Biotechnology and Chemistry, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark 1911, South Africa
- Centre for Academic Development, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark 1911, South Africa
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Li R, Li L, Zhang Y, Lin X, Guo H, Lin C, Feng J. Construction of a Carcinoembryonic Antigen Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Aptamer Sensor Based on the Silver Nanorod Array Chip. APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 77:170-177. [PMID: 36138574 DOI: 10.1177/00037028221131577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a cancer-related tumor marker, which is commonly used for preventive screening, auxiliary diagnosis, and recurrence monitoring. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop a new CEA detection method. In this paper, we developed an SERS aptasensor for CEA based on silver nanorod array chip, thiol aptamer, and 4-mercaptophenylboronic acid (4-MPBA). The silver nanorod array chip modified by CEA thiol aptamer (aptamer-SH) was used as SERS capture substrates. Ag@4-MPBA was used as a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) tag. This proposed SERS aptasensor could detect CEA down to 0.447 pg·mL-1 with a wide linear range from 1 pg·mL-1 to 100 ng·mL-1 (R2 = 0.9907). The recovery of the standard addition test for CEA in serum was between 97.25% and 102.67%, and the RSD ≤ 2.52% (n = 3). The sensor has the advantages of good specificity, high sensitivity, and a wide linear range. It provides a new method for the detection of CEA in serum.
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- Rui Li
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, 66514Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, 66514Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, 66514Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, 66514Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, 66514Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, 66514Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, 66514Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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Filik H, Avan AA, Altaş Puntar N, Özyürek M, Çakıcı M, Güngör ZB, Kucur M, Kamış H. Electrochemical immunosensor for individual and simultaneous determination of Cytokeratin fragment antigen 21-1 and Neuron-specific enolase using carbon dots-decorated multiwalled carbon nanotube electrode. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.107990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Kamali H, Golmohammadzadeh S, Zare H, Nosrati R, Fereidouni M, Safarpour H. The recent advancements in the early detection of cancer biomarkers by DNAzyme-assisted aptasensors. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:438. [PMID: 36195928 PMCID: PMC9531510 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01640-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Clinical diagnostics rely heavily on the detection and quantification of cancer biomarkers. The rapid detection of cancer-specific biomarkers is of great importance in the early diagnosis of cancers and plays a crucial role in the subsequent treatments. There are several different detection techniques available today for detecting cancer biomarkers. Because of target-related conformational alterations, high stability, and target variety, aptamers have received considerable interest as a biosensing system component. To date, several sensitivity-enhancement strategies have been used with a broad spectrum of nanomaterials and nanoparticles (NPs) to improve the limit and sensitivity of analyte detection in the construction of innovative aptasensors. The present article aims to outline the research developments on the potential of DNAzymes-based aptasensors for cancer biomarker detection.
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- Hossein Kamali
- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.,Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Recombinant Proteins Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
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Suresh RR, Kulandaisamy AJ, Nesakumar N, Nagarajan S, Lee JH, Rayappan JBB. Graphene Quantum Dots – Hydrothermal Green Synthesis, Material Characterization and Prospects for Cervical Cancer Diagnosis Applications: A Review. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202200655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Raghavv Raghavender Suresh
- Department of Bioengineering School of Chemical & Biotechnology SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB) SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB) SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
- School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Bioengineering School of Chemical & Biotechnology SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB) SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Center for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) School of Chemical and Biotechnology SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials Technology School of Advanced Materials Science & Engineering Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS) Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Suwon 16419 South Korea
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- Centre for Nanotechnology & Advanced Biomaterials (CeNTAB) SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
- School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering SASTRA Deemed University Thanjavur 613 401 Tamil Nadu India
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Kansara V, Tiwari S, Patel M. Graphene quantum dots: A review on the effect of synthesis parameters and theranostic applications. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112605. [PMID: 35688109 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112605] [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: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The rising demand for early-stage diagnosis of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative can be met with the development of materials offering high sensitivity and specificity. Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have been investigated extensively for theranostic applications owing to their superior photostability and high aqueous dispersibility. These are attractive for a range of biomedical applications as their physicochemical and optoelectronic properties can be tuned precisely. However, many aspects of these properties remain to be explored. In the present review, we have discussed the effect of synthetic parameters upon their physicochemical characteristics relevant to bioimaging. We have highlighted the effect of particle properties upon sensing of biological molecules through 'turn-on' and 'turn-off' fluorescence and generation of electrochemical signals. After describing the effect of surface chemistry and solution pH on optical properties, an inclusive view on application of GQDs in drug delivery and radiation therapy has been given. Finally, a brief overview on their application in gene therapy has also been included.
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- Vrushti Kansara
- Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University, Gujarat, India.
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Ma H, Wang P, Xie Y, Liu J, Feng W, Li S. Ratiometric electrochemical aptasensor for the sensitive detection of carcinoembryonic antigen based on a hairpin DNA probe and exonuclease I-assisted target recycling. Anal Biochem 2022; 649:114694. [PMID: 35483418 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2022.114694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A novel ratiometric electrochemical aptasensor was constructed for the detection of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) based on a hairpin DNA (hpDNA) probe and exonuclease Ⅰ (Exo Ⅰ)-assisted target recycling amplification strategy. A thiolated methylene blue (MB)-labeled hpDNA as the internal control element was fixed on the surface of the gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-modified gold electrode (AuE) through Au-S bonds. A ferrocene (Fc)-modified aptamer DNA (Fc-Apt) was partially hybridized with hpDNA to form a Fc-Apt/hpDNA duplex. Due to the specific recognition of Fc-Apt to CEA, the presence of CEA caused dissociation of Fc-Apt from the duplex, and further triggered the degradation process of Exo Ⅰ and recycling of CEA. Hence, the Fc tags were released from the electrode surface and the oxidation peak current of Fc (IFc) decreased while that of MB (IMB) remained stable owing to the distance between MB tags and the electrode unchanged. A linear relationship was observed between IFc/IMB and the logarithm of CEA concentration from 10 pg mL-1 to 100 ng mL-1 with a detection limit of 1.9 pg mL-1. Moreover, the developed aptasensor had been applied to detect CEA in diluted human serum with satisfactory results, indicating its great potential in practical applications.
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- Huikai Ma
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, China.
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, China
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- School of Forensic Medicine, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000, China.
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Zhang J, Zhang X, Bi S. Two-Dimensional Quantum Dot-Based Electrochemical Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12040254. [PMID: 35448314 PMCID: PMC9026491 DOI: 10.3390/bios12040254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Two-dimensional quantum dots (2D-QDs) derived from two-dimensional sheets have received increasing interest owing to their unique properties, such as large specific surface areas, abundant active sites, good aqueous dispersibility, excellent electrical property, easy functionalization, and so on. A variety of 2D-QDs have been developed based on different materials including graphene, black phosphorus, nitrides, transition metal dichalcogenides, transition metal oxides, and MXenes. These 2D-QDs share some common features due to the quantum confinement effects and they also possess unique properties owing to their structural differences. In this review, we discuss the categories, properties, and synthetic routes of these 2D-QDs and emphasize their applications in electrochemical biosensors. We deeply hope that this review not only stimulates more interest in 2D-QDs, but also promotes further development and applications of 2D-QDs in various research fields.
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Omage JI, Easterday E, Rumph JT, Brula I, Hill B, Kristensen J, Ha DT, Galindo CL, Danquah MK, Sims N, Nguyen VT. Cancer Diagnostics and Early Detection Using Electrochemical Aptasensors. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:522. [PMID: 35457828 PMCID: PMC9026785 DOI: 10.3390/mi13040522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The detection of early-stage cancer offers patients the best chance of treatment and could help reduce cancer mortality rates. However, cancer cells or biomarkers are present in extremely small amounts in the early stages of cancer, requiring high-precision quantitative approaches with high sensitivity for accurate detection. With the advantages of simplicity, rapid response, reusability, and a low cost, aptamer-based electrochemical biosensors have received considerable attention as a promising approach for the clinical diagnosis of early-stage cancer. Various methods for developing highly sensitive aptasensors for the early detection of cancers in clinical samples are in progress. In this article, we discuss recent advances in the development of electrochemical aptasensors for the early detection of different cancer biomarkers and cells based on different detection strategies. Clinical applications of the aptasensors and future perspectives are also discussed.
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- Joel Imoukhuede Omage
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA;
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- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA; (E.E.); (I.B.); (B.H.); (J.K.); (C.L.G.); (N.S.)
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- School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA;
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- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA; (E.E.); (I.B.); (B.H.); (J.K.); (C.L.G.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA; (E.E.); (I.B.); (B.H.); (J.K.); (C.L.G.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA; (E.E.); (I.B.); (B.H.); (J.K.); (C.L.G.); (N.S.)
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- Center for Cancer Immunology and Cutaneous Biology Research, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02129, USA; or
- Center for Cancer Research, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02129, USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA
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- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA; (E.E.); (I.B.); (B.H.); (J.K.); (C.L.G.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA;
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- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA; (E.E.); (I.B.); (B.H.); (J.K.); (C.L.G.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA; (E.E.); (I.B.); (B.H.); (J.K.); (C.L.G.); (N.S.)
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Wu S, Jiang M, Mao H, Zhao N, He D, Chen Q, Liu D, Zhang W, Song XM. A sensitive cholesterol electrochemical biosensor based on biomimetic cerasome and graphene quantum dots. Anal Bioanal Chem 2022; 414:3593-3603. [PMID: 35217877 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-022-03986-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A simple and sensitive electrochemical cholesterol biosensor was fabricated based on ceramic-coated liposome (cerasome) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) with good conductivity. The cerasome consists of a lipid-bilayer membrane and a ceramic surface as a soft biomimetic interface, and the mild layer-by-layer self-assembled method as the immobilization strategy on the surface of the modified electrode was used, which can provide good biocompatibility to maintain the biological activity of cholesterol oxidase (ChOx). The GQDs promoted electron transport between the enzyme and the electrode more effectively. The structure of the cerasome-forming lipid was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR). The morphology and characteristics of the cerasome and GQDs were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta potential, photoluminescence spectra (PL), etc. The proposed biosensors revealed excellent catalytic performance to cholesterol with a linear concentration range of 16.0 × 10-6-6.186 × 10-3 mol/L, with a low detection limit (LOD) of 5.0 × 10-6 mol/L. The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) of ChOx was 5.46 mmol/L, indicating that the immobilized ChOx on the PEI/GQDs/PEI/cerasome-modified electrode has a good affinity to cholesterol. Moreover, the as-fabricated electrochemical biosensor exhibited good stability, anti-interference ability, and practical application for cholesterol detection.
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- Shuyao Wu
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Green Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry of Advanced Materials, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China.
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Carneiro LP, Pinto AM, Mendes A, Goreti F. Sales M. An all-in-one approach for self-powered sensing: A methanol fuel cell modified with a molecularly imprinted polymer for cancer biomarker detection. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Wang P, Ma H, Zhu Y, Feng W, Su M, Li S, Mao H. A new ratiometric electrochemical aptasensor for the sensitive detection of carcinoembryonic antigen based on exonuclease I-assisted target recycling and hybridization chain reaction amplification strategy. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Khojastehnezhad A, Taghavi F, Yaghoobi E, Ramezani M, Alibolandi M, Abnous K, Taghdisi SM. Recent achievements and advances in optical and electrochemical aptasensing detection of ATP based on quantum dots. Talanta 2021; 235:122753. [PMID: 34517621 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The design and fabrication of high sensitive and selective biosensing platforms areessential goals to precisely recognize biomaterials in biological assays. In particular, determination of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as the main energy currency of the cells and one of the most important biomolecules in living organisms is a pressing need in advanced biological detection. Recently, aptamer-based biosensors are introduced as a new direct strategy in which the aptamers (Apts) directly bind to the different targets and detect them on the basis of conformational changes and physical interactions. They can also be conjugated to optical and electronic probes such as quantum dot (QD) nanomaterials and provide unique QD aptasensing platforms. Currently, these Apt-based biosensors with excellent recognition features have attracted extensive attention due to the high specificity, rapid response and facile construction. Therefore, in this review article, recent achievements and advances in aptasensing detection of ATP based on different detection methods and types of QDs are discussed. In this regard, the optical and electrochemical aptasensors have been categorized based on detection methods; fluorescence (FL), electrochemiluminescence (ECL) and photoelectrochemical (PEC) and they have been also divided to two main groups based on QDs; metal-based (M-based) and carbon-based (C-based) materials. Then, their advantages and limitations have been highlighted, compared and discussed in detail.
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- Amir Khojastehnezhad
- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Jiang J, Xia J, Zang Y, Diao G. Electrochemistry/Photoelectrochemistry-Based Immunosensing and Aptasensing of Carcinoembryonic Antigen. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:7742. [PMID: 34833818 PMCID: PMC8624776 DOI: 10.3390/s21227742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Recently, electrochemistry- and photoelectrochemistry-based biosensors have been regarded as powerful tools for trace monitoring of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) due to the fact of their intrinsic advantages (e.g., high sensitivity, excellent selectivity, small background, and low cost), which play an important role in early cancer screening and diagnosis and benefit people's increasing demands for medical and health services. Thus, this mini-review will introduce the current trends in electrochemical and photoelectrochemical biosensors for CEA assay and classify them into two main categories according to the interactions between target and biorecognition elements: immunosensors and aptasensors. Some recent illustrative examples are summarized for interested readers, accompanied by simple descriptions of the related signaling strategies, advanced materials, and detection modes. Finally, the development prospects and challenges of future electrochemical and photoelectrochemical biosensors are considered.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225002, China; (J.J.); (J.X.); (G.D.)
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Thapa K, Liu W, Wang R. Nucleic acid-based electrochemical biosensor: Recent advances in probe immobilization and signal amplification strategies. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 14:e1765. [PMID: 34734485 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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With the increasing importance of accurate and early disease diagnosis and the development of personalized medicine, DNA-based electrochemical biosensor has attracted broad scientific and clinical interests in the past decades due to its unique hybridization specificity, fast response time, and potential for miniaturization. In order to achieve high detection sensitivity, the design of DNA electrochemical biosensors depends critically on the improvement of the accessibility of target molecules and the enhancement of signal readout. Here, we summarize the recent advances in DNA probe immobilization and signal amplification strategies with a special focus on DNA nanostructure-supported DNA probe immobilization method, which provides the opportunity to rationally control the distance between probes and keep them in upright confirmation, as well as the contribution of functional nanomaterials in enhancing the signal amplification. The next challenge of biosensors will be the fabrication of point-of-care devices for clinical testing. The advancement of multidisciplinary areas, including nanofabrication, material science, and biochemistry, has exhibited profound promise in achieving such portable sensing devices. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > Biosensing Diagnostic Tools > Diagnostic Nanodevices Biology-Inspired Nanomaterials > Nucleic Acid-Based Structures.
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- Krishna Thapa
- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, USA.,Center for Research in Energy and Environment, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Ranjan P, Yadav S, Sadique MA, Khan R, Chaurasia JP, Srivastava AK. Functional Ionic Liquids Decorated Carbon Hybrid Nanomaterials for the Electrochemical Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2021; 11:414. [PMID: 34821629 PMCID: PMC8615372 DOI: 10.3390/bios11110414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Ionic liquids are gaining high attention due to their extremely unique physiochemical properties and are being utilized in numerous applications in the field of electrochemistry and bio-nanotechnology. The excellent ionic conductivity and the wide electrochemical window open a new avenue in the construction of electrochemical devices. On the other hand, carbon nanomaterials, such as graphene (GR), graphene oxide (GO), carbon dots (CDs), and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), are highly utilized in electrochemical applications. Since they have a large surface area, high conductivity, stability, and functionality, they are promising in biosensor applications. Nevertheless, the combination of ionic liquids (ILs) and carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) results in the functional ILs-CNMs hybrid nanocomposites with considerably improved surface chemistry and electrochemical properties. Moreover, the high functionality and biocompatibility of ILs favor the high loading of biomolecules on the electrode surface. They extremely enhance the sensitivity of the biosensor that reaches the ability of ultra-low detection limit. This review aims to provide the studies of the synthesis, properties, and bonding of functional ILs-CNMs. Further, their electrochemical sensors and biosensor applications for the detection of numerous analytes are also discussed.
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- Pushpesh Ranjan
- CSIR—Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India; (P.R.); (S.Y.); (M.A.S.); (J.P.C.); (A.K.S.)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- CSIR—Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India; (P.R.); (S.Y.); (M.A.S.); (J.P.C.); (A.K.S.)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- CSIR—Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India; (P.R.); (S.Y.); (M.A.S.); (J.P.C.); (A.K.S.)
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- CSIR—Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India; (P.R.); (S.Y.); (M.A.S.); (J.P.C.); (A.K.S.)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- CSIR—Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India; (P.R.); (S.Y.); (M.A.S.); (J.P.C.); (A.K.S.)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- CSIR—Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal 462026, India; (P.R.); (S.Y.); (M.A.S.); (J.P.C.); (A.K.S.)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Sri S, Lakshmi GBVS, Gulati P, Chauhan D, Thakkar A, Solanki PR. Simple and facile carbon dots based electrochemical biosensor for TNF-α targeting in cancer patient's sample. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1182:338909. [PMID: 34602194 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF-α) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine having key roles in cell death, differentiation, survival, proliferation, migration and is a modulator of immune system. Therefore, TNF-α is an ideal biomarker for several disease diagnosis including cancer. However, out of all the biomarkers of cancer, TNF-α) is less explored for cancer detection. Only a few reports are available of developing biosensors for TNF-α targeting in human serum samples. Also, Carbon Dots (CDs) remains less explored in biosensor application. In this regard, for the first time, a sensitive and low-cost electrochemical biosensor based on CDs has developed. CDs were synthesized by simple yet facile microwave pyrolysis. Poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) was selected as the matrix to hold CDs to fabricate the biosensing platform. This novel CD-PMMA nanocomposite featuring excellent biocompatibility, exceptional electrocatalytic conductivity, and large surface area. CD-PMMA was applied as transducing material to efficiently conjugate antibodies specific towards TNF-α and fabricate electrochemical immunosensor for specific detection of TNF-α. The fabricated immunosensor was used for the detection of TNF-α within a wide dynamic range of 0.05-160 pg mL-1 with a lower detection limit of 0.05 pg mL-1 and sensitivity of 5.56 pg mL-1 cm-2. Furthermore, this CDs based immunosensor retains high sensitivity, selectivity, and stability. This immunosensor demonstrated a high correlation with the conventional technique, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for early screening of cancer patient serum samples.
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- Smriti Sri
- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Special Centre for Nanoscience, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067, India.
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A novel electrochemical aptamer biosensor based on tetrahedral DNA nanostructures and catalytic hairpin assembly for CEA detection. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Xu Z, Peng M, Zhang Z, Zeng H, Shi R, Ma X, Wang L, Liao B. Graphene-Assisted Electrochemical Sensor for Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Markers. Front Chem 2021; 9:733371. [PMID: 34490213 PMCID: PMC8416602 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.733371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is a highly lethal gastrointestinal malignancy. Most patients are already in the middle to advanced stages of pancreatic cancer at the time of diagnosis and cannot be treated completely. As a single-atom planar two-dimensional crystal, graphene's unusual electronic structure, specific electronic properties and excellent electron transport capacity make it uniquely advantageous in the field of electrochemical sensing. In this mini-review, we summarize the potential application of graphene in pancreatic cancer detection. K-Ras gene, CEA and MicroRNA are important in the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
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- Zhenglei Xu
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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Iannazzo D, Espro C, Celesti C, Ferlazzo A, Neri G. Smart Biosensors for Cancer Diagnosis Based on Graphene Quantum Dots. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:3194. [PMID: 34206792 PMCID: PMC8269110 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13133194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The timely diagnosis of cancer represents the best chance to increase treatment success and to reduce cancer deaths. Nanomaterials-based biosensors containing graphene quantum dots (GQDs) as a sensing platform show great promise in the early and sensitive detection of cancer biomarkers, due to their unique chemical and physical properties, large surface area and ease of functionalization with different biomolecules able to recognize relevant cancer biomarkers. In this review, we report different advanced strategies for the synthesis and functionalization of GQDs with different agents able to selectively recognize and convert into a signal specific cancer biomarkers such as antigens, enzymes, hormones, proteins, cancer related byproducts, biomolecules exposed on the surface of cancer cells and changes in pH. The developed optical, electrochemical and chemiluminescent biosensors based on GQDs have been shown to ensure the effective diagnosis of several cancer diseases as well as the possibility to evaluate the effectiveness of anticancer therapy. The wide linear range of detection and low detection limits recorded for most of the reported biosensors highlight their great potential in clinics for the diagnosis and management of cancer.
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- Daniela Iannazzo
- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada Di Dio, 98166 Messina, Italy; (C.E.); (C.C.); (A.F.); (G.N.)
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Pandey R, Chang D, Smieja M, Hoare T, Li Y, Soleymani L. Integrating programmable DNAzymes with electrical readout for rapid and culture-free bacterial detection using a handheld platform. Nat Chem 2021; 13:895-901. [PMID: 34168325 DOI: 10.1038/s41557-021-00718-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The detection and identification of bacteria currently rely on enrichment steps such as bacterial culture and nucleic acid amplification to increase the concentration of target analytes. These steps increase assay time, cost and complexity, making it difficult to realize a truly rapid point-of-care test. Here we report the development of an electrical assay that uses electroactive RNA-cleaving DNAzymes (e-RCDs) to identify specific bacterial targets and subsequently release a DNA barcode for transducing a signal onto an electrical chip. Integrating e-RCDs into a two-channel electrical chip with nanostructured electrodes provides the analytical sensitivity and specificity needed for clinical analysis. The e-RCD assay is capable of detecting 10 CFU (equivalent to 1,000 CFU ml-1) of Escherichia coli selectively from a panel containing multiple non-specific bacterial species. Clinical evaluation of this assay using 41 patient urine samples demonstrated a diagnostic sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 78% at an analysis time of less than one hour compared with the several hours needed for currently used culture-based methods.
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- Richa Pandey
- Department of Engineering Physics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.,Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research (IIDR), McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.,School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. .,Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research (IIDR), McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. .,School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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- Department of Engineering Physics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. .,School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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Zhang ZY, Huang LX, Xu ZW, Wang P, Lei Y, Liu AL. Efficient Determination of PML/RARα Fusion Gene by the Electrochemical DNA Biosensor Based on Carbon Dots/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:3497-3508. [PMID: 34045854 PMCID: PMC8144022 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s308258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Purpose The PML/RARα fusion gene as a leukemogenesis plays a significant role in clinical diagnosis of the early stage of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Here, we present an electrochemical biosensor for PML/RARα fusion gene detection using carbon dots functionalized graphene oxide (CDs/GO) nanocomposites modified glassy carbon electrode (CDs/GO/GCE). Materials and Methods In this work, the CDs/GO nanocomposites are produced through π-π stacking interaction and could be prepared in large quantities by a facile and economical way. The CDs/GO nanocomposites were decorated onto electrode surface to improve the electrochemical activity and as a bio-platform attracted the target deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) probe simultaneously. Results The CDs/GO/GCE was fabricated successfully and exhibits high electrochemical activity, good biocompatibility, and strong bioaffinity toward the target DNA sequences, compared with only the pristine CDs on GCE or GO on GCE. The DNA biosensor displays excellent sensing performance for detecting the relevant pathogenic DNA of APL with a detection limit of 83 pM (S/N = 3). Conclusion According to the several experimental results, we believe that the simple and economical DNA biosensor has the potential to be an effective and powerful tool for detection of pathogenic genes in the clinical diagnosis.
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- Zi-Yang Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China.,Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Nano Biomedical Technology of Fujian Province, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China.,Higher Educational Key Laboratory for Nano Biomedical Technology of Fujian Province, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, People's Republic of China
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He L, Huang R, Xiao P, Liu Y, Jin L, Liu H, Li S, Deng Y, Chen Z, Li Z, He N. Current signal amplification strategies in aptamer-based electrochemical biosensor: A review. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2020.12.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Zhang D, Yu X, Wu L, Jin H, Wei M. Ultrasensitive electrochemical detection of Pb2+ based on DNAzyme coupling with exonuclease III –Assisted target recycling. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Malecka K, Mikuła E, Ferapontova EE. Design Strategies for Electrochemical Aptasensors for Cancer Diagnostic Devices. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21030736. [PMID: 33499136 PMCID: PMC7866130 DOI: 10.3390/s21030736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Improved outcomes for many types of cancer achieved during recent years is due, among other factors, to the earlier detection of tumours and the greater availability of screening tests. With this, non-invasive, fast and accurate diagnostic devices for cancer diagnosis strongly improve the quality of healthcare by delivering screening results in the most cost-effective and safe way. Biosensors for cancer diagnostics exploiting aptamers offer several important advantages over traditional antibodies-based assays, such as the in-vitro aptamer production, their inexpensive and easy chemical synthesis and modification, and excellent thermal stability. On the other hand, electrochemical biosensing approaches allow sensitive, accurate and inexpensive way of sensing, due to the rapid detection with lower costs, smaller equipment size and lower power requirements. This review presents an up-to-date assessment of the recent design strategies and analytical performance of the electrochemical aptamer-based biosensors for cancer diagnosis and their future perspectives in cancer diagnostics.
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- Kamila Malecka
- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima Str. 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.M.); (E.M.)
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- Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Tuwima Str. 10, 10-748 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.M.); (E.M.)
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Faculty of Science and Technology, Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 14, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +45-87156703
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Reagentless Affimer- and antibody-based impedimetric biosensors for CEA-detection using a novel non-conducting polymer. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 178:113013. [PMID: 33508539 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Polyoctopamine (POct), an amine-functionalised non-conducting polymer, as the transducer layer in an electrochemical biosensor, is presented. This polymer offers versatile covalent coupling either through thiol linker conjugation, carboxyl or aldehyde functional groups without the requirement of pre- or post-surface activation. The colorectal cancer biomarker carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) was selected as the target analyte, whilst an antibody and a synthetic binding protein, an Affimer, were used as distinct bioreceptors to demonstrate the versatility of polyoctopamine as a transducer polymer layer for oriented immobilisation of the bioreceptors. The electrodeposited polymer layer was characterised using cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and on-sensor chemiluminescent blotting. The performance of optimised POct-based biosensors were tested in spiked human serum. Results showed that the electropolymerisation of octopamine on screen printed gold electrode generates a thin polymer film with low resistance. Close proximity of the immobilised bioreceptors to the transducer layer greatly enhanced the sensitivity detection. The sensitivity of the smaller monomeric bioreceptor (Affimer, 12.6 kDa) to detect CEA was comparable to the dimeric antibody (150 kDa) with limit of detection at 11.76 fM which is significantly lower than the basal clinical levels of 25 pM. However, the Affimer-based sensor had a narrower dynamic range compared to the immunosensor (1-100 fM vs. 1 fM - 100 nM, respectively). All electrochemical measurements were done in less than 5 min with small sample volumes (10 μl). Hence, polyoctopamine features a simple fabrication of impedimetric biosensors using amine-functionalisation technique, provides rapid response time with enhanced sensitivity and label-free detection.
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Han T, Wang S, Sheng F, Wang S, Dai T, Zhang X, Wang G. Target triggered ultrasensitive electrochemical polychlorinated biphenyl aptasensor based on DNA microcapsules and nonlinear hybridization chain reaction. Analyst 2021; 145:3598-3604. [PMID: 32334417 DOI: 10.1039/d0an00065e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In this work, we demonstrated an ultrasensitive detection platform for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) based on DNA microcapsules and a nonlinear hybridization chain reaction (NHCR). In the process, first, electrochemical signal molecules (Methylene Blue, MB) were sealed in the prepared DNA microcapsules. In the presence of PCB-72, DNA microcapsules could be dissociated with the conjugation of the aptamer and target, and meanwhile, the released DNA strand could initiate the NHCR and trigger the chain branching growth of DNA dendrimers. Because the released MBs were intercalated into the DNA dendrimer, enhanced electrochemical responses could be detected. This method exhibited ultrahigh sensitivity to PCB-72 with a detection limit of 0.001 ng mL-1. Furthermore, the present aptasensor was also capable of discriminating different PCB congeners. Therefore, the devised label-free and enzyme-free amplification electrochemical aptasensor strategy has great potential for the detection of PCB-72 in real samples, and this strategy may also become an attractive alternative for sensitive and selective small molecule, protein, nucleic acid and nuclease activity detection.
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- Ting Han
- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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Radi AE, Abd-Ellatief MR. Electrochemical Aptasensors: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:104. [PMID: 33440751 PMCID: PMC7828092 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11010104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This article reviews the progress of diversity of electrochemical aptasensor for target analytes detection. The immobilization strategies of aptamers on an electrode surface are addressed. The aptasensors are also introduced in compliance with the assay platforms. Many electrochemical aptasensors are nearly identical to conventional immunochemical approaches, sandwich and competition assays using electroactive signaling moieties. Others are "signal-on" and "sign-off" aptasensors credited to the target binding-induced conformational change of aptamers. Label-free aptasensors are also highlighted. Furthermore, the aptasensors applied for clinically important biomarkers are emphasized.
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- Abd-Elgawad Radi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, Damietta 34517, Egypt;
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Ba Y, Zhang J, Sun Y, Liu Y, Yang H, Kong J. Novel fluorescent biosensor for carcinoembryonic antigen determination via atom transfer radical polymerization with a macroinitiator. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj05822j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A novel fluorescence method for CEA via β-CD and BIBB-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) was reported.
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- Yanyan Ba
- Pharmacy College
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Zhengzhou 450046
- P. R. China
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- Pharmacy College
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Zhengzhou 450046
- P. R. China
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- Pharmacy College
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Zhengzhou 450046
- P. R. China
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- Pharmacy College
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Zhengzhou 450046
- P. R. China
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- Pharmacy College
- Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Zhengzhou 450046
- P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology
- Nanjing 210094
- P. R. China
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Hou X, Suo Z, Hu Z, Zhang X, Chen Y, Feng L. Label-free tri-luminophores electrochemiluminescence sensor for microRNAs detection based on three-way DNA junction structure. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Carneiro LPT, Ferreira NS, Tavares APM, Pinto AMFR, Mendes A, Sales MGF. A passive direct methanol fuel cell as transducer of an electrochemical sensor, applied to the detection of carcinoembryonic antigen. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 175:112877. [PMID: 33309216 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This work describes an electrochemical sensor with a biomimetic plastic antibody film for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA, an important biomarker in colorectal cancer), integrated in the electrical circuit of a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), working in passive mode and used herein as power supply and signal transducer. In detail, the sensing layer for CEA consisted of a Fluorine-doped Tin Oxide (FTO) conductive glass substrate - connected to the negative pole side of the DMFC - with a conductive poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) layer and a polypyrrol (PPy) molecularly-imprinted polymer (MIP), assembled in-situ. This sensing element is then closed using a cover FTO-glass, hold in place with a clip, connected to the positive side of the DMFC. When compared with control DMFCs, the power curves of DMFC/Sensor integrated system showed decreased power values due to the MIP layer interfaced in the electrical circuit, also displaying high stability signals. The DMFC/Sensor was further calibrated at room temperature, in different medium (buffer, a synthetic physiological fluid model and Cormay® serum), showing linear responses over a wide concentration range, with a limit of detection of 0.08 ng/mL. The DMFC/Sensor presented sensitive data, with linear responses from 0.1 ng/mL to 100 μg/mL and operating well in the presence of human serum. Overall, the results obtained evidenced the possibility of using a DMFC as a transducing element in an electrochemical sensor, confirming the sensitive and selective readings of the bio (sensing) imprinted film. This integration paves the way towards fully autonomous electrochemical devices, in which the integration of the sensor inside the fuel cell may be a subsequent direction.
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- Liliana P T Carneiro
- BioMark, Sensor Research/UC, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Coimbra University, Portugal; BioMark, Sensor Research/ISEP, School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal; CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, Minho University, Portugal; CEFT, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
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- BioMark, Sensor Research/UC, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Coimbra University, Portugal; BioMark, Sensor Research/ISEP, School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal; CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, Minho University, Portugal; CEFT, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
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- BioMark, Sensor Research/UC, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Coimbra University, Portugal; CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, Minho University, Portugal
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- CEFT, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
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- BioMark, Sensor Research/UC, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Coimbra University, Portugal; BioMark, Sensor Research/ISEP, School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal; CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, Minho University, Portugal.
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Hassanvand Z, Jalali F, Nazari M, Parnianchi F, Santoro C. Carbon Nanodots in Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors: A Review. ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202001229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Faculty of Chemistry Razi University Kermanshah Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science The University of Manchester The Mill Sackville Street Manchester M13PAL UK
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Immobilization of 6-O-α-maltosyl-β-cyclodextrin on the surface of black phosphorus nanosheets for selective chiral recognition of tyrosine enantiomers. Mikrochim Acta 2020; 187:636. [PMID: 33141322 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-020-04606-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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A novel chiral sensing platform, 6-O-α-maltosyl-β-cyclodextrin (Mal-βCD)-based film, is proposed for selective electrochemical recognition of tyrosine (Tyr) enantiomers. Black phosphorus nanosheets (BP NSs) and Mal-βCD modified glassy carbon electrode (Mal-βCD/BP NSs/GCE) were prepared by a layer-to-layer drop-casting method, and the platform was easy to fabricate and facile to operate. It is proposed that the amino and hydroxyl groups of the Tyr enantiomers and the chiral hydroxyl groups of Mal-βCD selectively form intermolecular hydrogen bonds to dominate effective chiral recognition. Two linear equations of Ip (μA) = 11.40 CL-Tyr (mM) + 0.28 (R2 = 0.99147) and Ip (μA) = 7.96 CD-Tyr (mM) + 0.22 (R2 = 0.99583) in the concentration range 0.01-1.00 mM have been obtained. The limits of detection (S/N=3) for L-Tyr and D-Tyr were 4.81 and 6.89 µM, respectively. An interesting phenomenon was that the value of IL-Tyr/ID-Tyr (1.51) in this work was slightly higher than the value of IL-Trp/ID-Trp (1.49) reported in our previous study, where tryptophan (Trp) enantiomers were electrochemically recognized by Nafion (NF)-stabilized BPNSs-G2-β-CD composite. The two similar sensors fabricated by different methods showed different recognition ability toward either Tyr or Trp enantiomers, and the underlying mechanism was discussed in detail. More importantly, the proposed chiral sensor enables prediction of the percentages of D-Tyr in racemic Tyr mixtures. The chiral sensor may provide a novel approach for the fabrication of novel chiral platforms in the practical detection of L- or D-enantiomer in racemic Tyr mixtures.Graphical abstract.
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Villalonga A, Vegas B, Paniagua G, Eguílaz M, Mayol B, Parrado C, Rivas G, Díez P, Villalonga R. Amperometric aptasensor for carcinoembryonic antigen based on a reduced graphene oxide/gold nanoparticles modified electrode. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Walther BK, Dinu CZ, Guldi DM, Sergeyev VG, Creager SE, Cooke JP, Guiseppi-Elie A. Nanobiosensing with graphene and carbon quantum dots: Recent advances. MATERIALS TODAY (KIDLINGTON, ENGLAND) 2020; 39:23-46. [PMID: 37974933 PMCID: PMC10653125 DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2020.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Graphene and carbon quantum dots (GQDs and CQDs) are relatively new nanomaterials that have demonstrated impact in multiple different fields thanks to their unique quantum properties and excellent biocompatibility. Biosensing, analyte detection and monitoring wherein a key feature is coupled molecular recognition and signal transduction, is one such field that is being greatly advanced by the use of GQDs and CQDs. In this review, recent progress on the development of biotransducers and biosensors enabled by the creative use of GQDs and CQDs is reviewed, with special emphasis on how these materials specifically interface with biomolecules to improve overall analyte detection. This review also introduces nano-enabled biotransducers and different biosensing configurations and strategies, as well as highlights key properties of GQDs and CQDs that are pertinent to functional biotransducer design. Following relevant introductory material, the literature is surveyed with emphasis on work performed over the last 5 years. General comments and suggestions to advance the direction and potential of the field are included throughout the review. The strategic purpose is to inspire and guide future investigations into biosensor design for quality and safety, as well as serve as a primer for developing GQD- and CQD-based biosensors.
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- Brandon K. Walther
- Biosensors and Biochips (C3), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Medicine and Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Ave., Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-3, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
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- Department of Chemistry and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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- Biosensors and Biochips (C3), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Medicine and Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Ave., Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Biosensors and Biochips (C3), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Medicine and Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Ave., Houston, TX 77030, USA
- ABTECH Scientific, Inc., Biotechnology Research Park, 800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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Krishnan S, He X, Zhao F, Zhang Y, Liu S, Xing R. Dual labeled mesoporous silica nanospheres based electrochemical immunosensor for ultrasensitive detection of carcinoembryonic antigen. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1133:119-127. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.07.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Sarabaegi M, Roushani M, Hosseini H. Hollow carbon nanocapsules-based nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers with rosary-like structure as a high surface substrate for impedimetric detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Talanta 2020; 223:121700. [PMID: 33303152 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The design of hollow mesoporous carbon-based materials has attracted tremendous attention, due to their sizeable intrinsic cavity to load specific chemical and unique physical/chemical properties in various applications. Herein, we have established an effective strategy for the preparation of novel hollow carbon nanocapsules-based nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers (CNCNF) with rosary-like structure. By embedding ultrafine hollow carbon nanocapsules into electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) skeleton, the as-designed composite CNFs were carbonized into hierarchical porous CNFs, consisted of interconnected nitrogen-doped hollow carbon nanocapsules. Due to its individual structural properties and unique chemical composition, the performance of CNCNF was evaluated in aptasensor application via the detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA). Under optimized conditions, the aptasensor based on CNCNF has a detection limit of 1 CFU⋅mL-1 and a linear range from 101 CFU ⋅mL-1 to 107 CFU ⋅mL-1 (n = 3). Moreover, the designed aptasensor possesses high sensivity, high selectivity, low detection limit, and high reproducibility. These studies showed that the CNCNF material offers a wide variety of enhanced electrochemical features as an electrode material for aptasensor application.
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- Department of Chemistry, Ilam University, PO. Box 69315-516, Ilam, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, Ilam University, PO. Box 69315-516, Ilam, Iran
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Kortel M, Mansuriya BD, Vargas Santana N, Altintas Z. Graphene Quantum Dots as Flourishing Nanomaterials for Bio-Imaging, Therapy Development, and Micro-Supercapacitors. MICROMACHINES 2020; 11:E866. [PMID: 32962061 PMCID: PMC7570118 DOI: 10.3390/mi11090866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are considerably a new member of the carbon family and shine amongst other members, thanks to their superior electrochemical, optical, and structural properties as well as biocompatibility features that enable us to engage them in various bioengineering purposes. Especially, the quantum confinement and edge effects are giving GQDs their tremendous character, while their heteroatom doping attributes enable us to specifically and meritoriously tune their prospective characteristics for innumerable operations. Considering the substantial role offered by GQDs in the area of biomedicine and nanoscience, through this review paper, we primarily focus on their applications in bio-imaging, micro-supercapacitors, as well as in therapy development. The size-dependent aspects, functionalization, and particular utilization of the GQDs are discussed in detail with respect to their distinct nano-bio-technological applications.
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- Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 124, 10623 Berlin, Germany; (M.K.); (B.D.M.); (N.V.S.)
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Amiri M, Nekoueian K, Saberi RS. Graphene-family materials in electrochemical aptasensors. Anal Bioanal Chem 2020; 413:673-699. [PMID: 32939567 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-020-02915-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The study of graphene-based carbon nanocomposites has remarkably increased in recent years. Functionalized graphene-based nanostructures, including graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide, have great potential as new innovative electrode materials in the fabrication of novel electrochemical sensors. Electrochemical sensors based on aptamers attracted great attention because of their high sensitivity and selectivity, and simple instrumentation, as well as low production cost. Aptamers as a potent alternative to antibodies are functional nucleic acids with a high tendency to specific analytes. Electrochemical aptasensors show specific recognition ability for a wide range of analytes. Although aptamers are selected in vitro in contrast to antibodies, they are interesting due to advantages like high stability, easy chemical modifications, and the potential to be employed in nanostructured device fabrication or electrochemical sensing devices. Recently, new nanomaterials have shown a significant impact on the production of electrochemical sensors with high efficiency and performance. This review aims to give an outline of electrochemical aptasensors based on the graphene family materials and discuss the detection mechanism in this type of aptasensors. The present review summarizes some of the recent achievements in graphene-based aptasensors and includes their recent electroanalytical applications. Graphical Abstract Graphical Abstract.
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- Mandana Amiri
- Department of Chemistry, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street, Ardabil, 56199-11367, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Daneshgah Street, Ardabil, 56199-11367, Iran
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- East Sage Investigative Corporation, Isfahan Science and Technology Town, Isfahan, 8415683111, Iran
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A novel SWCNT-amplified "signal-on" electrochemical aptasensor for the determination of trace level of bisphenol A in human serum and lake water. Mikrochim Acta 2020; 187:500. [PMID: 32803374 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-020-04475-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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A novel "signal-on" electrochemical aptasensor was developed for ultrasensitive and specific detection of BPA, using single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) as the electro-catalytic probe for further signal amplification. The multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), amino-functionalized magnetite, and gold nanoparticles (NH2-Fe3O4/Au NPs) were applied first to modify the glassy carbon electrode (GCE) surface and to form a nanomaterial film with satisfactory conductive properties, stability, and biocompatibility. The BPA aptamer was then loaded onto the sensing platform by hybridization with complementary DNA (CDNA). In the presence of BPA it combines with the aptamer and the BPA-aptamer conjugate was released from the electrode;subsequently the added SWCNT and CDNA assembled quickly. Thus, the dual-amplification of the "signal-on" electrochemical aptasensor takes effect. The [Fe (CN)6]3-/4- redox probe signal (∆I) detected by DPV (differential pulse voltammetry) is proportional to the negative logarithm of BPA concentration between 10-19 M and 10-14 M. The detection limit is 0.08 aM. Importantly, the proposed biosensor represents a successful application for determination of BPA in human serum and lake water. Schematic representation of SWCNT-amplified "signal-on" electrochemical aptasensor for the detection of trace level of bisphenol A in human serum and lake water.
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