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Ghanbarzadeh M, Ghaffarinejad A, Shahdost-Fard F. A nitrogen-doped hollow carbon nanospheres-based aptasensor for non-invasive salivary detection of progesterone. Talanta 2024; 273:125927. [PMID: 38521026 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125927] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Developing an easy-to-use and non-invasive sensor for monitoring progesterone (P4) as a multi-functional hormone is highly demanded for point-of-care testing. In this study, an ultrasensitive electrochemical aptasensor is fabricated for monitoring P4 in human biofluids. The sensing interface was designed based on the porous nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres (N-HCSs). The N-HCSs covalently immobilized high-dense aptamer (Apt) sequences as the bioreceptor of P4. The electron transfer of the redox probe was hindered by incubating P4 on the aptasensor surface and forming the P4-Apt complexes. Meanwhile, the signaling was decreased under two wide linear dynamic ranges (LDRs) from 10 fM to 5.6 μM with a limit of detection (LOD) value of 3.33 fM. The aptasensor presented satisfactory selectivity in the presence of different off-target species with successful feasibility for P4 detection in some human urine and saliva samples. The aptasensor with high sensitivity, as an advantage for on-site and sensitive measurement of P4, can be considered a non-invasive tool for routine analysis of real-world clinical samples method.
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- Mahsa Ghanbarzadeh
- Research Laboratory of Real Samples Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 1684613114, Iran
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- Research Laboratory of Real Samples Analysis, Faculty of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran 1684613114, Iran; Electroanalytical Chemistry Research Center, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, 1684613114, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Farhangian University, P.O. Box 14665-889, Tehran, Iran.
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Kuntoji G, Kousar N, Gaddimath S, Koodlur Sannegowda L. Macromolecule-Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid Materials for Biosensor Applications. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:277. [PMID: 38920581 PMCID: PMC11201996 DOI: 10.3390/bios14060277] [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: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Biosensors function as sophisticated devices, converting biochemical reactions into electrical signals. Contemporary emphasis on developing biosensor devices with refined sensitivity and selectivity is critical due to their extensive functional capabilities. However, a significant challenge lies in the binding affinity of biosensors to biomolecules, requiring adept conversion and amplification of interactions into various signal modalities like electrical, optical, gravimetric, and electrochemical outputs. Overcoming challenges associated with sensitivity, detection limits, response time, reproducibility, and stability is essential for efficient biosensor creation. The central aspect of the fabrication of any biosensor is focused towards forming an effective interface between the analyte electrode which significantly influences the overall biosensor quality. Polymers and macromolecular systems are favored for their distinct properties and versatile applications. Enhancing the properties and conductivity of these systems can be achieved through incorporating nanoparticles or carbonaceous moieties. Hybrid composite materials, possessing a unique combination of attributes like advanced sensitivity, selectivity, thermal stability, mechanical flexibility, biocompatibility, and tunable electrical properties, emerge as promising candidates for biosensor applications. In addition, this approach enhances the electrochemical response, signal amplification, and stability of fabricated biosensors, contributing to their effectiveness. This review predominantly explores recent advancements in utilizing macrocyclic and macromolecular conjugated systems, such as phthalocyanines, porphyrins, polymers, etc. and their hybrids, with a specific focus on signal amplification in biosensors. It comprehensively covers synthetic strategies, properties, working mechanisms, and the potential of these systems for detecting biomolecules like glucose, hydrogen peroxide, uric acid, ascorbic acid, dopamine, cholesterol, amino acids, and cancer cells. Furthermore, this review delves into the progress made, elucidating the mechanisms responsible for signal amplification. The Conclusion addresses the challenges and future directions of macromolecule-based hybrids in biosensor applications, providing a concise overview of this evolving field. The narrative emphasizes the importance of biosensor technology advancement, illustrating the role of smart design and material enhancement in improving performance across various domains.
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- Department of Studies in Chemistry, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Jnanasagara, Vinayakanagara, Ballari 583105, India; (G.K.); (N.K.); (S.G.)
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Yin M, Jiao J, Lu L, Hu B, Xue L, Dai F, Wang X, Wang Z, Wang T, Chen Q. A simultaneous strategy with multiple-signal amplification and self-calibration for ultrasensitive assay of miRNA-21 based on 3D MNPs-IL-rGO-AuNPs. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 249:116009. [PMID: 38199082 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116009] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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MicroRNA-21 (miRNA-21) is a significant biomarker for the development and progression of diverse cancers but is present in relatively low concentrations. Detecting such low-abundance molecules accurately can be challenging, especially in early-stage cancers where the concentration may be even lower. Herein, a self-calibration biosensing platform based on 3D novel MNPs-IL-rGO-AuNPs nanocomposites was successfully established for the ultrasensitive detection of miRNA-21. Duplex-specific nuclease (DSN) was introduced to recognize perfectly matched duplexes and trigger target recycling, enhancing the specificity and sensitivity of the biosensor. DSN-assisted target recycling, in conjunction with magnetic separation enrichment and high-performance MNPs-IL-rGO-AuNPs, collectively formed a multiple-signal amplification strategy. The obtained biosensor could output dual signals in both electrochemical and fluorescent modes, enabling self-correcting detection to enhance the accuracy. The obtained dual-mode biosensor prepared exhibited a wide detection range from 5 fM to 100 nM with a remarkably low LOD of 1.601 fM. It accomplished the sensitive evaluation of miRNA-21 in total RNA extracted from various human cancer cell lines and normal cell lines. Additionally, the greatly satisfactory outcomes in the analysis of human serum samples suggested that the proposed biosensor was a powerful screening candidate in early clinical diagnosis of cancer.
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- Mengai Yin
- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education, College of Life Science, Nankai University, Weijin Road No.94, Tianjin, 300071, PR China.
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Chen J, He F, Peng H, Guo J. The underlying mechanism and targeted therapy strategy of miRNAs cross-regulating EMT process through multiple signaling pathways in hepatocellular carcinoma. Front Mol Biosci 2024; 11:1378386. [PMID: 38584703 PMCID: PMC10995332 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2024.1378386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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The consistent notion holds that hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) initiation, progression, and clinical treatment failure treatment failure are affected by the accumulation of various genetic and epigenetic alterations. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play an irreplaceable role in a variety of physiological and pathological states. meanwhile, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a crucial biological process that controls the development of HCC. miRNAs regulate the intermediation state of EMTor mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MTE)thereby regulating HCC progression. Notably, miRNAs regulate key HCC-related molecular pathways, including the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway, TGF-β pathway, and RAS/MAPK pathway. Therefore, we comprehensively reviewed how miRNAs produce EMT effects by multiple signaling pathways and their potential significance in the pathogenesis and treatment response of HCC. emphasizing their molecular pathways and progression in HCC initiation. Additionally, we also pay attention to regulatory mechanisms that are partially independent of signaling pathways. Finally, we summarize and propose miRNA-targeted therapy and diagnosis and defense strategies forHCC. The identification of the mechanism leading to the activation of EMT programs during HCC disease processes also provides a new protocol for the plasticity of distinct cellular phenotypes and possible therapeutic interventions. Consequently, we summarize the latest progress in this direction, with a promising path for further insight into this fast-moving field.
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- Juan Chen
- Department of Pathology, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Mousazadeh M, Daneshpour M, Rafizadeh Tafti S, Shoaie N, Jahanpeyma F, Mousazadeh F, Khosravi F, Khashayar P, Azimzadeh M, Mostafavi E. Nanomaterials in electrochemical nanobiosensors of miRNAs. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:4974-5013. [PMID: 38357721 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr03940d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Nanomaterial-based biosensors have received significant attention owing to their unique properties, especially enhanced sensitivity. Recent advancements in biomedical diagnosis have highlighted the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) as sensitive prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers for various diseases. Current diagnostics methods, however, need further improvements with regards to their sensitivity, mainly due to the low concentration levels of miRNAs in the body. The low limit of detection of nanomaterial-based biosensors has turned them into powerful tools for detecting and quantifying these biomarkers. Herein, we assemble an overview of recent developments in the application of different nanomaterials and nanostructures as miRNA electrochemical biosensing platforms, along with their pros and cons. The techniques are categorized based on the nanomaterial used.
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- Marziyeh Mousazadeh
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Livogen Pharmed, Research and Innovation Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology & Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 89195-999, Yazd, Iran.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Tarbiat Modares University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Tarbiat Modares University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology & Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 89195-999, Yazd, Iran.
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- Center for Microsystems Technology, Imec and Ghent University, 9050, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Medical Nanotechnology & Tissue Engineering Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 89195-999, Yazd, Iran.
- Stem Cell Biology Research Center, Yazd Reproductive Sciences Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 89195-999, Yazd, Iran
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd 89165-887, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA.
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Ma C, Zhou Q, Shi J, Gao H, Huang D, Xue H, Wang H, Zhang Z, Yang S, Zhang J, Zhang K. CRISPR-empowered electrochemical biosensor for target amplification-free and sensitive detection of miRNA. Talanta 2024; 266:125125. [PMID: 37651913 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125125] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) system provides a new molecular diagnostic tool for construction of biosensor platforms due to its high programmability and target specificity. Herein, we developed a CRISPR-empowered electrochemical biosensor by combining the advantages of CRISPR/Cas13a and primer exchange reaction (PER), named PER-E-CRISPR, for target amplification-free and sensitive detection of miR-21. Dual-signal amplification procedures involve the binding of target miR-21 induced by CRISPR-based amplification, along with the hybridization of multiple short single-stranded DNA strands with PER concatemers. When target miR-21 is present, CRISPR/Cas13a specifically recognizes the target miRNA, triggering the trans-cleavage activity of CRISPR/Cas13a. Then Cas13a/crRNA/miRNA cleaved the predesigned ribonucleotide site in hairpin 1 (HP1) and released trigger to open hairpin 2 (HP2) modified on the electrode surface. Then PER bridge sequence contained in HP2 is exposed and hybridized with PER concatemers, following multiple short single-stranded DNA tagged with methylene blue (ssDNA-MB) bond with the PER concatemers. Under optimized conditions, PER-E-CRISPR assay for detecting miR-21 exhibits linearity in dynamic range from 10-13 to 10-7 M, and we obtained a limit of detection (LOD) of 30.2 fM. The established PER-E-CRISPR biosensor shows perfect practical performance in actual plasma, which may have great promising prospects for miRNA detection in the field of molecular diagnosis.
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- Chihong Ma
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Sciences, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Henan Key Laboratory of Targeting Therapy and Diagnosis for Critical Diseases, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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Gopinath SCB, Ramanathan S, More M, Patil K, Patil SJ, Patil N, Mahajan M, Madhavi V. A Review on Graphene Analytical Sensors for Biomarker-based Detection of Cancer. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:1464-1484. [PMID: 37702170 DOI: 10.2174/0929867331666230912101634] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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The engineering of nanoscale materials has broadened the scope of nanotechnology in a restricted functional system. Today, significant priority is given to immediate health diagnosis and monitoring tools for point-of-care testing and patient care. Graphene, as a one-atom carbon compound, has the potential to detect cancer biomarkers and its derivatives. The atom-wide graphene layer specialises in physicochemical characteristics, such as improved electrical and thermal conductivity, optical transparency, and increased chemical and mechanical strength, thus making it the best material for cancer biomarker detection. The outstanding mechanical, electrical, electrochemical, and optical properties of two-dimensional graphene can fulfil the scientific goal of any biosensor development, which is to develop a more compact and portable point-of-care device for quick and early cancer diagnosis. The bio-functionalisation of recognised biomarkers can be improved by oxygenated graphene layers and their composites. The significance of graphene that gleans its missing data for its high expertise to be evaluated, including the variety in surface modification and analytical reports. This review provides critical insights into graphene to inspire research that would address the current and remaining hurdles in cancer diagnosis.
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- Subash Chandra Bose Gopinath
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
- Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia
- Micro System Technology, Centre of Excellence (CoE), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Sanjivani College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kopargaon, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Ahinsa Institute of Pharmacy, Dondaicha, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University, Indore, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, H.R. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, India
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- BVRIT Hyderabad college of Engineering for Women, Hyderabad, India
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Ebrahimi M, Norouzi P, Ghasemi JB, Moosavi-Movahedi AA, Noroozifar M, Salahandish R. Advancing chirality analysis through enhanced enantiomer characterization and quantification via fast Fourier transform capacitance voltammetry. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16739. [PMID: 37798351 PMCID: PMC10556018 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43945-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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The exploration of the chiral configurations of enantiomers represents a highly intriguing realm of scientific inquiry due to the distinct roles played by each enantiomer (D and L) in chemical reactions and their practical utilities. This study introduces a pioneering analytical methodology, termed fast Fourier transform capacitance voltammetry (FFT-CPV), in conjunction with principal component analysis (PCA), for the identification and quantification of the chiral forms of tartaric acid (TA), serving as a representative model system for materials exhibiting pronounced chiral characteristics. The proposed methodology relies on the principle of chirality, wherein the capacitance signal generated by the adsorption of D-TA and L-TA onto the surface of a platinum electrode (Pt-electrode) in an acidic solution is harnessed. The capacitance voltammograms were meticulously recorded under optimized experimental conditions. To compile the final dataset for the analyte, the average of the FFT capacitance voltammograms of the acidic solution (without the presence of the analyte) was subtracted from those containing the analyte. A distinct arrangement was obtained by employing PCA as a linear data transformation method, representing D-TA and L-TA in a two/three-dimensional space. The outcomes of the study reveal the successful detection of the two chiral forms of TA with a considerable degree of precision and reproducibility. Moreover, the proposed method facilitated the establishment of two linear response ranges for the concentration values of each enantiomer, spanning from 1 to 20 µM, and 50 to 500 µM. The respective detection limits were also determined to be 0.4 µM for L-TA and 1.3 µM for D-TA. These findings underscore the satisfactory sensitivity and efficiency of the proposed method in both qualitative and quantitative assessments of the chiral forms of TA.
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- Mehrnaz Ebrahimi
- Chemistry Faculty, School of Sciences, University of Tehran, POB 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemistry Faculty, School of Sciences, University of Tehran, POB 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran.
- Laboratory of Advanced Biotechnologies for Health Assessments (Lab-HA), Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, M3J 1P3, Canada.
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3, Canada.
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- Chemistry Faculty, School of Sciences, University of Tehran, POB 14155-6455, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada
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- Laboratory of Advanced Biotechnologies for Health Assessments (Lab-HA), Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, M3J 1P3, Canada.
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3, Canada.
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Fu L, Zheng Y, Li X, Liu X, Lin CT, Karimi-Maleh H. Strategies and Applications of Graphene and Its Derivatives-Based Electrochemical Sensors in Cancer Diagnosis. Molecules 2023; 28:6719. [PMID: 37764496 PMCID: PMC10536827 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Graphene is an emerging nanomaterial increasingly being used in electrochemical biosensing applications owing to its high surface area, excellent conductivity, ease of functionalization, and superior electrocatalytic properties compared to other carbon-based electrodes and nanomaterials, enabling faster electron transfer kinetics and higher sensitivity. Graphene electrochemical biosensors may have the potential to enable the rapid, sensitive, and low-cost detection of cancer biomarkers. This paper reviews early-stage research and proof-of-concept studies on the development of graphene electrochemical biosensors for potential future cancer diagnostic applications. Various graphene synthesis methods are outlined along with common functionalization approaches using polymers, biomolecules, nanomaterials, and synthetic chemistry to facilitate the immobilization of recognition elements and improve performance. Major sensor configurations including graphene field-effect transistors, graphene modified electrodes and nanocomposites, and 3D graphene networks are highlighted along with their principles of operation, advantages, and biosensing capabilities. Strategies for the immobilization of biorecognition elements like antibodies, aptamers, peptides, and DNA/RNA probes onto graphene platforms to impart target specificity are summarized. The use of nanomaterial labels, hybrid nanocomposites with graphene, and chemical modification for signal enhancement are also discussed. Examples are provided to illustrate applications for the sensitive electrochemical detection of a broad range of cancer biomarkers including proteins, circulating tumor cells, DNA mutations, non-coding RNAs like miRNA, metabolites, and glycoproteins. Current challenges and future opportunities are elucidated to guide ongoing efforts towards transitioning graphene biosensors from promising research lab tools into mainstream clinical practice. Continued research addressing issues with reproducibility, stability, selectivity, integration, clinical validation, and regulatory approval could enable wider adoption. Overall, graphene electrochemical biosensors present powerful and versatile platforms for cancer diagnosis at the point of care.
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- Li Fu
- Key Laboratory of Novel Materials for Sensor of Zhejiang Province, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for the Research and Utilization of Plant Resources, Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province & Chinese Academy of Sciences (Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-Sen), Nanjing 210014, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Materials for Sensor of Zhejiang Province, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100054, China;
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China;
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China;
- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1102-2801, Lebanon
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Wei H, Sun B, Li Y, Wang Y, Chen Y, Guo M, Mo X, Hu F, Du Y. Electrochemical immunosensor AuNPs/NG-PANI/ITO-PET for the determination of BDNF in depressed mice serum. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:330. [PMID: 37500906 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05878-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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A novel electrochemical immunosensor was developed for highly sensitive detection of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a well-known depression marker. The immunosensor was fabricated by modifying indium tin oxide-coated polyethylene terephthalate (ITO-PET) with N-doped graphene-polyaniline (NG-PANI) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to enhance the conductivity and protein loading capacity. Subsequently, BDNF was immobilized onto the electrode surface via gold-sulfur bonds, followed by the attachment of biotinylated antibody (Biotin-Ab) and horseradish peroxidase-avidin (HRP-Avidin) to create the final immunosensor (HRP-Avidin-Biotin-Ab-BDNF-AuNPs/NG-PANI/ITO-PET). The proposed immunosensor exhibited a linear range of determination (0.781-400 pg/mL) with a low limit of detection (LOD) of 0.261 pg/mL (S/N = 3) and excellent reproducibility (RSD = 1.4%) and stability (92.7%, RSD = 3.1%). Additionally, the immunosensor demonstrated good anti-interference performance and good recovery (98.1-107%). To evaluate the practical utility of the immunosensor, BDNF levels were quantified in the serum of mice with depression induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). The results indicated that the serum BDNF levels were significantly decreased in the depression model group compared with the control group, highlighting the potential of this immunosensor for clinical detection of BDNF in depression diagnosis and treatment.
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- Hong Wei
- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Codonopsis Radix Industrial Technology Engineering Research Center, Gansu Province, Lanzhou University, Gansu, 730000, Lanzhou, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Zhao Q, Cheng N, Sun X, Yan L, Li W. The application of nanomedicine in clinical settings. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1219054. [PMID: 37441195 PMCID: PMC10335748 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1219054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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As nanotechnology develops in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information and communication, and medical care, it has shown great promises. In recent years, medical nanorobots have made significant progress in terms of the selection of materials, fabrication methods, driving force sources, and clinical applications, such as nanomedicine. It involves bypassing biological tissues and delivering drugs directly to lesions and target cells using nanorobots, thus increasing concentration. It has also proved useful for monitoring disease progression, complementary diagnosis, and minimally invasive surgery. Also, we examine the development of nanomedicine and its applications in medicine, focusing on the use of nanomedicine in the treatment of various major diseases, including how they are generalized and how they are modified. The purpose of this review is to provide a summary and discussion of current research for the future development in nanomedicine.
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- Qingsong Zhao
- Postdoctoral Programme of Meteria Medica Institute of Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Fourth Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Fourth Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Postdoctoral Programme of Meteria Medica Institute of Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, China
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- Postdoctoral Programme of Meteria Medica Institute of Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, China
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Li S, Zhang H, Zhu M, Kuang Z, Li X, Xu F, Miao S, Zhang Z, Lou X, Li H, Xia F. Electrochemical Biosensors for Whole Blood Analysis: Recent Progress, Challenges, and Future Perspectives. Chem Rev 2023. [PMID: 37262362 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Whole blood, as one of the most significant biological fluids, provides critical information for health management and disease monitoring. Over the past 10 years, advances in nanotechnology, microfluidics, and biomarker research have spurred the development of powerful miniaturized diagnostic systems for whole blood testing toward the goal of disease monitoring and treatment. Among the techniques employed for whole-blood diagnostics, electrochemical biosensors, as known to be rapid, sensitive, capable of miniaturization, reagentless and washing free, become a class of emerging technology to achieve the target detection specifically and directly in complex media, e.g., whole blood or even in the living body. Here we are aiming to provide a comprehensive review to summarize advances over the past decade in the development of electrochemical sensors for whole blood analysis. Further, we address the remaining challenges and opportunities to integrate electrochemical sensing platforms.
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- Shaoguang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology, Engineering Research Center of Nano-Geomaterials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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Khan S, Cho WC, Sepahvand A, Haji Hosseinali S, Hussain A, Nejadi Babadaei MM, Sharifi M, Falahati M, Jaragh-Alhadad LA, Ten Hagen TLM, Li X. Electrochemical aptasensor based on the engineered core-shell MOF nanostructures for the detection of tumor antigens. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:136. [PMID: 37101280 PMCID: PMC10131368 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01884-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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It is essential to develop ultrasensitive biosensors for cancer detection and treatment monitoring. In the development of sensing platforms, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have received considerable attention as potential porous crystalline nanostructures. Core-shell MOF nanoparticles (NPs) have shown different diversities, complexities, and biological functionalities, as well as significant electrochemical (EC) properties and potential bio-affinity to aptamers. As a result, the developed core-shell MOF-based aptasensors serve as highly sensitive platforms for sensing cancer biomarkers with an extremely low limit of detection (LOD). This paper aimed to provide an overview of different strategies for improving selectivity, sensitivity, and signal strength of MOF nanostructures. Then, aptamers and aptamers-modified core-shell MOFs were reviewed to address their functionalization and application in biosensing platforms. Additionally, the application of core-shell MOF-assisted EC aptasensors for detection of several tumor antigens such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA), carbohydrate antigen 15-3 (CA15-3), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2), cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), cytokeratin 19 fragment (CYFRA21-1), and other tumor markers were discussed. In conclusion, the present article reviews the advancement of potential biosensing platforms toward the detection of specific cancer biomarkers through the development of core-shell MOFs-based EC aptasensors.
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- Suliman Khan
- Medical Research Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Department of Medical Lab Technology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biological Science, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
- Depatment of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- Nanomedicine Innovation Center Erasmus (NICE), Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Precision Medicine in Oncology (PrMiO), Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
- Nanomedicine Innovation Center Erasmus (NICE), Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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Kim ER, Joe C, Mitchell RJ, Gu MB. Biosensors for healthcare: current and future perspectives. Trends Biotechnol 2023; 41:374-395. [PMID: 36567185 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Biosensors are utilized in several different fields, including medicine, food, and the environment; in this review, we examine recent developments in biosensors for healthcare. These involve three distinct types of biosensor: biosensors for in vitro diagnosis with blood, saliva, or urine samples; continuous monitoring biosensors (CMBs); and wearable biosensors. Biosensors for in vitro diagnosis have seen a significant expansion recently, with newly reported clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/Cas methodologies and improvements to many established integrated biosensor devices, including lateral flow assays (LFAs) and microfluidic/electrochemical paper-based analytical devices (μPADs/ePADs). We conclude with a discussion of two novel groups of biosensors that have drawn great attention recently, continuous monitoring and wearable biosensors, as well as with perspectives on the commercialization and future of biosensors.
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- Eun Ryung Kim
- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biological Sciences, UNIST, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Sungbuk-Gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Wei B, Huang B, Zhao X. An overview of biochemical technologies for the cancer biomarker miR-21 detection. ANAL SCI 2023; 39:815-827. [PMID: 36840858 DOI: 10.1007/s44211-023-00304-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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In recent years, the incidence of cancer has continuously increased, in which various miRNAs have been proposed as biomarkers for the early screening of cancer patients. As a consequence, the development of accurate methods for miRNA quantification has become a major research challenge worldwide. As one of the first discovered oncogenic miRNAs, microRNA-21 (miR-21) has been highlighted for its critical role in cancers. This review describes the main techniques currently available for miR-21 detection, compares the differences of the methods and the amplification strategies, and provides an overview of the state of knowledge in the field.
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- Buyun Wei
- College of Life Science and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Science and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Life Science and Medicine, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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Early detection of tumour-associated antigens: Assessment of point-of-care electrochemical immunoassays. Trends Analyt Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2023.116981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Yildiz E, Yurdacan B, Erac Y, Erdem A. Diagnostic kit based on halloysite nanoclay-ionic liquid nanocomposite modified electrode for electrochemical determination of cancer biomarker. Talanta 2023; 252:123854. [PMID: 36029681 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123854] [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: 04/03/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Nucleic acid hybridization is occurred between the selective single-stranded nucleic acid sequence and its target sequence, which is one of the essential procedure for electrochemical detection of nucleic acid. microRNA-21 (miRNA-21) is known as a biomarker in various cancers. The determination of miRNA-21 was attained through by hybridization of inosine substituted miRNA-21 specific DNA probe (Pinosine) with its target miRNA-21. In this study, the surface of pencil graphite electrode (PGE) was firstly modified with halloysite nanoclay-ionic liquid (HNT/IL) nanocomposite. The characterization of surface was performed by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX) analysis, and the differences at surface modifications were also shown by electrochemical methods with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV). For sensitive and selective determination of miRNA-21, Pinosine and target miRNA concentration, immobilization and hybridization time were optimized by using HNT/IL modified PGE in combination with differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). The detection limit was achieved as 0.17 μg/mL (equals to 23.69 nM) in the linear range of 0.25-2 μg/mL miRNA-21. The selectivity of voltammetric method based on HNT/IL-PGE developed for miRNA-21 was examined in the presence of mismatch (MM) and non-complementary (NC) sequences. Because miRNA-21 is over-expressed in cancer cells, it has been tested in total RNA samples isolated from cancer cell line (breast cancer cell line, MCF-7). In the total RNA samples obtained from MCF-7, the detection limit was calculated as 0.28 μg/mL in the linear range of 1-4 μg/mL. Besides, the healthy cell line (human embryonic kidney cell line, HEK-293) was used as a control group and the results obtained by MCF-7 total RNA samples were compared to the results using HEK-293 total RNA samples in terms of miRNA-21 level.
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- Esma Yildiz
- The Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Biomedical Technologies Department, Ege University, Bornova, 35100, Izmir, Turkey; Faculty of Pharmacy, Analytical Chemistry Department, Ege University, Bornova, 35100, Izmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Ege University, Bornova, 35100, Izmir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Ege University, Bornova, 35100, Izmir, Turkey
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- The Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences, Biomedical Technologies Department, Ege University, Bornova, 35100, Izmir, Turkey; Faculty of Pharmacy, Analytical Chemistry Department, Ege University, Bornova, 35100, Izmir, Turkey.
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Kadhim MM, Rheima AM, Abbas ZS, Jlood HH, Hachim SK, Kadhum WR, kianfar E. Evaluation of a biosensor-based graphene oxide-DNA nanohybrid for lung cancer. RSC Adv 2023; 13:2487-2500. [PMID: 36741187 PMCID: PMC9843741 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra05808a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is nowadays among the most prevalent diseases worldwide and features the highest mortality rate among various cancers, indicating that early diagnosis of the disease is of paramount importance. Given that the conventional methods of cancer detection are expensive and time-consuming, special attention has been paid to the provision of less expensive and faster techniques. In recent years, the dramatic advances in nanotechnology and the development of various nanomaterials have led to activities in this context. Recent studies indicate that the graphene oxide (GO) nanomaterial has high potential in the design of nano biosensors for lung cancer detection owing to its unique properties. In the current article, a nano biosensor based on a DNA-GO nanohybrid is introduced to detect deletion mutations causing lung cancer. In this method, mutations were detected using a FAM-labeled DNA probe with fluorescence spectrometry. GO was synthesized according to Hummers' method and examined and confirmed using Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometry and UV-vis spectrometry methods and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) images.
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- Mustafa M. Kadhim
- Medical Laboratory Techniques Department, Al-Farahidi UniversityBaghdad 10022Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Mustansiriyah UniversityBaghdadIraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic UniversityNajafIraq,Medical Laboratory Techniques Department, Al-Turath University CollegeIraqBaghdad
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kut University CollegeKut 52001WasitIraq
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- Istanbul Medeniyet UniversityIstanbulTurkey+90 917-744-1049,Department of Chemical Engineering, Islamic Azad UniversityArak BranchArakIran,Young Researchers and Elite Club, Islamic Azad UniversityGachsaran BranchGachsaranIran,Department of Chemistry, Islamic Azad UniversitySousangerd BranchSousangerdIran
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Mohammadpour-Haratbar A, Boraei SBA, Zare Y, Rhee KY, Park SJ. Graphene-Based Electrochemical Biosensors for Breast Cancer Detection. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13010080. [PMID: 36671915 PMCID: PMC9855997 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women, which is also the second most public cancer worldwide. When detected early, BC can be treated more easily and prevented from spreading beyond the breast. In recent years, various BC biosensor strategies have been studied, including optical, electrical, electrochemical, and mechanical biosensors. In particular, the high sensitivity and short detection time of electrochemical biosensors make them suitable for the recognition of BC biomarkers. Moreover, the sensitivity of the electrochemical biosensor can be increased by incorporating nanomaterials. In this respect, the outstanding mechanical and electrical performances of graphene have led to an increasingly intense study of graphene-based materials for BC electrochemical biosensors. Hence, the present review examines the latest advances in graphene-based electrochemical biosensors for BC biosensing. For each biosensor, the detection limit (LOD), linear range (LR), and diagnosis technique are analyzed. This is followed by a discussion of the prospects and current challenges, along with potential strategies for enhancing the performance of electrochemical biosensors.
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- Ali Mohammadpour-Haratbar
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran 1715424313, Iran
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran 1715424313, Iran
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Group, Department of Interdisciplinary Technologies, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran 1715424313, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering (BK21 Four), College of Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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Nasrollahpour H, Khalilzadeh B, Hasanzadeh M, Rahbarghazi R, Estrela P, Naseri A, Tasoglu S, Sillanpää M. Nanotechnology‐based electrochemical biosensors for monitoring breast cancer biomarkers. Med Res Rev 2022; 43:464-569. [PMID: 36464910 DOI: 10.1002/med.21931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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Breast cancer is categorized as the most widespread cancer type among women globally. On-time diagnosis can decrease the mortality rate by making the right decision in the therapy procedure. These features lead to a reduction in medication time and socioeconomic burden. The current review article provides a comprehensive assessment for breast cancer diagnosis using nanomaterials and related technologies. Growing use of the nano/biotechnology domain in terms of electrochemical nanobiosensor designing was discussed in detail. In this regard, recent advances in nanomaterial applied for amplified biosensing methodologies were assessed for breast cancer diagnosis by focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches. We also monitored designing methods, advantages, and the necessity of suitable (nano) materials from a statistical standpoint. The main objective of this review is to classify the applicable biosensors based on breast cancer biomarkers. With numerous nano-sized platforms published for breast cancer diagnosis, this review tried to collect the most suitable methodologies for detecting biomarkers and certain breast cancer cell types.
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- Hassan Nasrollahpour
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry University of Tabriz Tabriz Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
- Department of Applied Cellular Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz Iran
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- Centre for Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Biodevices (C3Bio) and Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering University of Bath Bath UK
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry University of Tabriz Tabriz Iran
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- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM) Rumeli Feneri, Sarıyer Istanbul Turkey
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- Environmental Engineering and Management Research Group Ton Duc Thang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety Ton Duc Thang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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Gan Y, Zhou M, Ma H, Gong J, Fung SY, Huang X, Yang H. Silver nano-reporter enables simple and ultrasensitive profiling of microRNAs on a nanoflower-like microelectrode array on glass. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:456. [PMID: 36274120 PMCID: PMC9590124 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01664-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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AbstractMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs with ~ 22 nucleotides, playing important roles in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. The expression profiles of many miRNAs are closely related to the occurrence and progression of cancer and can be used as biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. However, their intrinsic properties, such as short length, low abundance and high sequence homology, represent great challenges in miRNA detection of clinical samples. To overcome these challenges, we developed a simple, ultrasensitive detection platform of electrochemical miRNAs chip (e-miRchip) with a novel signal amplification strategy using silver nanoparticle reporters (AgNRs) for multiplexed, direct, electronic profiling of miRNAs. A two-step hybridization strategy was used to detect miRNAs, where the target miRNA hybridizes with a stem-loop probe to unlock the probe first, and the opened stem-loop can further hybridize with AgNRs for signaling amplification. To enhance the detection sensitivity, the gold nanoflower electrodes (GNEs) were constructed in the microaperture arrays of the e-miRchips by electroplating. With the optimal size of the GNEs, the e-miRchip showed excellent performance for miR-21 detection with a detection limit of 0.56 fM and a linear range extended from 1 fM to 10 pM. The e-miRchip also exhibited good specificity in differentiating the 3-base mismatched sequences of the target miRNA. In addition, the e-miRchip was able to directly detect miR-21 expression in the total RNA extracts or cell lysates collected from lung cancer cells and normal cells. This work demonstrated the developed e-miRchip as an efficient and promising miniaturized point-of-care diagnostic device for the early diagnosis and prognosis of cancers.
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Tang Q, Xiao X, Li R, He H, Li S, Ma C. Recent Advances in Detection for Breast-Cancer-Derived Exosomes. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196673. [PMID: 36235208 PMCID: PMC9571663 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women, its incidence is secret, and more than half of the patients are diagnosed in the middle and advanced stages, so it is necessary to develop simple and efficient detection methods for breast cancer diagnosis to improve the survival rate and quality of life of breast cancer patients. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles secreted by all kinds of living cells, and play an important role in the occurrence and development of breast cancer and the formation of the tumor microenvironment. Exosomes, as biomarkers, are an important part of breast cancer fluid biopsy and have become ideal targets for the early diagnosis, curative effect evaluation, and clinical treatment of breast cancer. In this paper, several traditional exosome detection methods, including differential centrifugation and immunoaffinity capture, were summarized, focusing on the latest research progress in breast cancer exosome detection. It was summarized from the aspects of optics, electrochemistry, electrochemiluminescence and other aspects. This review is expected to provide valuable guidance for exosome detection of clinical breast cancer and the establishment of more reliable, efficient, simple and innovative methods for exosome detection of breast cancer in the future.
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- Qin Tang
- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (C.M.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (C.M.)
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Zhang M, Yao M, Gong J, Wang Z, Tu W, Dai Z. Dual signal magnification for ultrasensitive biosensing based on well-regulated SERS of AuNTs@AuHg and DSN-assisted amplification. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:11665-11668. [PMID: 36172894 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc04597d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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AuNTs@AuHg alloy with well-regulated SERS properties was proposed, which displayed wonderful SERS intensity and effective salt resistance. Using miRNA-21 as a model analyte and combining with DSN-assisted amplification, a dual signal amplification strategy for ultrasensitive miRNA biosensing with a low detection limit (0.53 fM) and satisfactory selectivity was designed.
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- Mengyang Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China. .,School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech university, Nanjing, 211816, P. R. China
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Erturk E, Enes Onur O, Akgun O, Tuna G, Yildiz Y, Ari F. Mitochondrial miRNAs (MitomiRs): Their potential roles in breast and other cancers. Mitochondrion 2022; 66:74-81. [PMID: 35963496 DOI: 10.1016/j.mito.2022.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs that are involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. Although miRNAs mainly act in the cytoplasm, they can be found in the mitochondrial compartment of the cell. These miRNAs called "MitomiR", they can change mitochondrial functions by regulating proteins at the mitochondrial level and cause cancer. In this review, we have aimed to explain miRNA biogenesis, transport pathways to mitochondria, and summarize mitomiRs that have been shown to play an important role in mitochondrial function, especially in the initiation and progression of breast cancer.
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- Elif Erturk
- Bursa Uludag University, Vocational School of Health Services, 16059, Bursa, Turkey
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- Bursa Uludag University, Department of Biology, Science and Art Faculty, 16059, Bursa, Turkey
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- Bursa Uludag University, Department of Biology, Science and Art Faculty, 16059, Bursa, Turkey
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- Bursa Uludag University, Department of Biology, Science and Art Faculty, 16059, Bursa, Turkey
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- Bursa Uludag University, Department of Biology, Science and Art Faculty, 16059, Bursa, Turkey
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- Bursa Uludag University, Department of Biology, Science and Art Faculty, 16059, Bursa, Turkey.
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Ozkan-Ariksoysal D. Current Perspectives in Graphene Oxide-Based Electrochemical Biosensors for Cancer Diagnostics. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12080607. [PMID: 36005004 PMCID: PMC9405788 DOI: 10.3390/bios12080607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Since the first commercial biosensor device for blood glucose measurement was introduced in the 1970s, many “biosensor types” have been developed, and this research area remains popular worldwide. In parallel with some global biosensor research reports published in the last decade, including a great deal of literature and industry statistics, it is predicted that biosensor design technologies, including handheld or wearable devices, will be preferred and highly valuable in many areas in the near future. Biosensors using nanoparticles still maintain their very important place in science and technology and are the subject of innovative research projects. Among the nanomaterials, carbon-based ones are considered to be one of the most valuable nanoparticles, especially in the field of electrochemical biosensors. In this context, graphene oxide, which has been used in recent years to increase the electrochemical analysis performance in biosensor designs, has been the subject of this review. In fact, graphene is already foreseen not only for biosensors but also as the nanomaterial of the future in many fields and is therefore drawing research attention. In this review, recent and prominent developments in biosensor technologies using graphene oxide (GO)-based nanomaterials in the field of cancer diagnosis are briefly summarized.
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- Dilsat Ozkan-Ariksoysal
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey
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Wang X, Lu D, Liu Y, Wang W, Ren R, Li M, Liu D, Liu Y, Liu Y, Pang G. Electrochemical Signal Amplification Strategies and Their Use in Olfactory and Taste Evaluation. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12080566. [PMID: 35892464 PMCID: PMC9394270 DOI: 10.3390/bios12080566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Biosensors are powerful analytical tools used to identify and detect target molecules. Electrochemical biosensors, which combine biosensing with electrochemical analysis techniques, are efficient analytical instruments that translate concentration signals into electrical signals, enabling the quantitative and qualitative analysis of target molecules. Electrochemical biosensors have been widely used in various fields of detection and analysis due to their high sensitivity, superior selectivity, quick reaction time, and inexpensive cost. However, the signal changes caused by interactions between a biological probe and a target molecule are very weak and difficult to capture directly by using detection instruments. Therefore, various signal amplification strategies have been proposed and developed to increase the accuracy and sensitivity of detection systems. This review serves as a reference for biosensor and detector research, as it introduces the research progress of electrochemical signal amplification strategies in olfactory and taste evaluation. It also discusses the latest signal amplification strategies currently being employed in electrochemical biosensors for nanomaterial development, enzyme labeling, and nucleic acid amplification techniques, and highlights the most recent work in using cell tissues as biosensitive elements.
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- Xinqian Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology & Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China; (X.W.); (M.L.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology & Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China; (X.W.); (M.L.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
- Correspondence: (D.L.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; (Y.L.); (W.W.)
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, School of Agriculture & Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China; (Y.L.); (W.W.)
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- Tianjin Institute for Food Safety Inspection Technology, Tianjin 300308, China;
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology & Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China; (X.W.); (M.L.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology & Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China; (X.W.); (M.L.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology & Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China; (X.W.); (M.L.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology & Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China; (X.W.); (M.L.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology & Food Science, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin 300134, China; (X.W.); (M.L.); (D.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
- Correspondence: (D.L.); (G.P.)
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Kanjwal MA, Ghaferi AA. Advanced Waveguide Based LOC Biosensors: A Minireview. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:5443. [PMID: 35891123 PMCID: PMC9323137 DOI: 10.3390/s22145443] [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: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This mini review features contemporary advances in mid-infrared (MIR) thin-film waveguide technology and on-chip photonics, promoting high-performance biosensing platforms. Supported by recent developments in MIR thin-film waveguides, it is expected that label-free assimilated MIR sensing platforms will soon supplement the current sensing technologies for biomedical diagnostics. The state-of-the-art shows that various types of waveguide material can be utilized for waveguide spectroscopic measurements in MIR. However, there are challenges to integrating these waveguide platforms with microfluidic/Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) devices, due to poor light-material interactions. Graphene and its analogs have found many applications in microfluidic-based LOC devices, to address to this issue. Graphene-based materials possess a high conductivity, a large surface-to-volume ratio, a smaller and tunable bandgap, and allow easier sample loading; which is essential for acquiring precise electrochemical information. This work discusses advanced waveguide materials, their advantages, and disease diagnostics with MIR thin-film based waveguides. The incorporation of graphene into waveguides improves the light-graphene interaction, and photonic devices greatly benefit from graphene's strong field-controlled optical response.
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Arshad R, Kiani MH, Rahdar A, Sargazi S, Barani M, Shojaei S, Bilal M, Kumar D, Pandey S. Nano-Based Theranostic Platforms for Breast Cancer: A Review of Latest Advancements. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9070320. [PMID: 35877371 PMCID: PMC9311542 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9070320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is a highly metastatic multifactorial disease with various histological and molecular subtypes. Due to recent advancements, the mortality rate in BC has improved over the past five decades. Detection and treatment of many cancers are now possible due to the application of nanomedicine in clinical practice. Nanomedicine products such as Doxil® and Abraxane® have already been extensively used for BC adjuvant therapy with favorable clinical outcomes. However, these products were designed initially for generic anticancer purposes and not specifically for BC treatment. With a better understanding of the molecular biology of BC, several novel and promising nanotherapeutic strategies and devices have been developed in recent years. In this context, multi-functionalized nanostructures are becoming potential carriers for enhanced chemotherapy in BC patients. To design these nanostructures, a wide range of materials, such as proteins, lipids, polymers, and hybrid materials, can be used and tailored for specific purposes against BC. Selective targeting of BC cells results in the activation of programmed cell death in BC cells and can be considered a promising strategy for managing triple-negative BC. Currently, conventional BC screening methods such as mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are either costly or expose the user to hazardous radiation that could harm them. Therefore, there is a need for such analytical techniques for detecting BC that are highly selective and sensitive, have a very low detection limit, are durable, biocompatible, and reproducible. In detecting BC biomarkers, nanostructures are used alone or in conjunction with numerous molecules. This review intends to highlight the recent advances in nanomedicine in BC treatment and diagnosis, emphasizing the targeting of BC cells that overexpress receptors of epidermal growth factors. Researchers may gain insight from these strategies to design and develop more tailored nanomedicine for BC to achieve further improvements in cancer specificity, antitumorigenic effects, anti-metastasis effects, and drug resistance reversal effects.
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- Rabia Arshad
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol 98613-35856, Iran
- Correspondence: (A.R.); or (S.P.)
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan 98167-43463, Iran;
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- Medical Mycology and Bacteriology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 76169-13555, Iran;
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- Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67158-47141, Iran;
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian 223003, China;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, India;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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Salahandish R, Haghayegh F, Khetani S, Hassani M, Nezhad AS. Immuno-affinity Potent Strip with Pre-Embedded Intermixed PEDOT:PSS Conductive Polymers and Graphene Nanosheets for Bio-Ready Electrochemical Biosensing of Central Nervous System Injury Biomarkers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:28651-28662. [PMID: 35704794 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c07322] [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] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Future point-of-care (PoC) and wearable electrochemical biosensors explore new technology solutions to eliminate the need for multistep electrode modification and functionalization, overcome the limited reproducibility, and automate the sensing steps. In this work, a new screen-printed immuno-biosensor strip is engineered and characterized using a hybrid graphene nanosheet intermixed with the conductive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) polymers, all embedded within the base carbon matrix (GiPEC) of the screen-printing ink. This intermixed nanocomposite ink is chemically designed for self-containing the "carboxyl" functional groups as the most specific chemical moiety for protein immobilization on the electrodes. The GiPEC ink enables capturing the target antibodies on the electrode without any need for extra surface preparation. As a proof of concept, the performance of the non-functionalized ready-to-immobilize strips was assessed for the detection of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) as a known central nervous system injury blood biomarker. This immuno-biosensor exhibits the limit of detection of 281.7 fg mL-1 (3 signal-to-noise ratio) and the sensitivity of 322.6 Ω mL pg-1 mm-2 within the clinically relevant linear detection range from 1 pg mL-1 to 10 ng mL-1. To showcase its potential PoC application, the bio-ready strip is embedded inside a capillary microfluidic device and automates electrochemical quantification of GFAP spiked in phosphate-buffered saline and the human serum. This new electrochemical biosensing platform can be further adapted for the detection of various protein biomarkers with the application in realizing on-chip immunoassays.
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- Razieh Salahandish
- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada
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Sensitive detection of microRNAs using polyadenine-mediated fluorescence spherical nucleic acids and a microfluidic electrokinetic signal amplification chip. J Pharm Anal 2022; 12:808-813. [PMID: 36320608 PMCID: PMC9615518 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2022.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The identification of tumor-related microRNAs (miRNAs) exhibits excellent promise for the early diagnosis of cancer and other bioanalytical applications. Therefore, we developed a sensitive and efficient biosensor using polyadenine (polyA)-mediated fluorescent spherical nucleic acid (FSNA) for miRNA analysis based on strand displacement reactions on gold nanoparticle (AuNP) surfaces and electrokinetic signal amplification (ESA) on a microfluidic chip. In this FSNA, polyA-DNA biosensor was anchored on AuNP surfaces via intrinsic affinity between adenine and Au. The upright conformational polyA-DNA recognition block hybridized with 6-carboxyfluorescein-labeled reporter-DNA, resulting in fluorescence quenching of FSNA probes induced by AuNP-based resonance energy transfer. Reporter DNA was replaced in the presence of target miRNA, leading to the recovery of reporter-DNA fluorescence. Subsequently, reporter-DNAs were accumulated and detected in the front of with Nafion membrane in the microchannel by ESA. Our method showed high selectivity and sensitivity with a limit of detection of 1.3 pM. This method could also be used to detect miRNA-21 in human serum and urine samples, with recoveries of 104.0%–113.3% and 104.9%–108.0%, respectively. Furthermore, we constructed a chip with three parallel channels for the simultaneous detection of multiple tumor-related miRNAs (miRNA-21, miRNA-141, and miRNA-375), which increased the detection efficiency. Our universal method can be applied to other DNA/RNA analyses by altering recognition sequences. FSNA assisted microfluidic chip was developed for miRNAs detection. Three different miRNAs were detected simultaneously. The excellent sensitivity and specificity were displayed toward miRNAs.
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Dinani HS, Pourmadadi M, Yazdian F, Rashedi H, Ebrahimi SAS, Shayeh JS, Ghorbani M. Fabrication of Au/Fe
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Due to their high sensitivity, simplicity, portability, self‐contained, and low cost, the development of electrochemical biosensors is a beneficial way to diagnose and anticipate many types of cancers. An electrochemical nanocomposite‐based aptasensor is fabricated for the determination of miRNA‐128 concentration as the acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) biomarker for the first time. The aptamer chains were immobilized on the surface of the glassy carbon electrode (GCE) through gold nanoparticles/magnetite/reduced graphene oxide (AuNPs/Fe3O4/RGO). Fast Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize synthesized nanomaterials. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), square wave voltammetry (SWV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to characterize the modified GCE in both label‐free and labeled methods. The results indicate that the modified working electrode has high selectivity and for miRNA‐128 over other biomolecules. The hexacyanoferrate redox system typically operated at around 0.3 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), and the methylene blue redox system ran at about 0 V, were used as an electrochemical probe. The detection limit and linear detection range for hexacyanoferrate and methylene blue are 0.05346 fM, 0.1–0.9 fM, and 0.005483 fM, 0.01–0.09 fM, respectively. The stability and diffusion control analyses were performed as well. In both label‐free and labeled methods, the modified electron showed high selectivity for miRNA‐128. The use of methylene blue as a safer redox mediator caused miRNA‐128 to be detected with greater accuracy at low potentials in PBS media. The findings also show the substantial improvement in detection limit and linearity by using reduced graphene oxide‐magnetite‐gold nanoparticles that can be verified by comparing with previous studies on the detection of other miRNAs.
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- School of Chemical Engineering College of Engineering University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering Faculty of New Science and Technologies University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering College of Engineering University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering College of Engineering University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering Marvdasht Branch Islamic Azad University Marvdasht Iran
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Salahandish R, Haghayegh F, Ayala-Charca G, Hyun JE, Khalghollah M, Zare A, Far B, Berenger BM, Niu YD, Ghafar-Zadeh E, Sanati-Nezhad A. Bi-ECDAQ: An electrochemical dual-immuno-biosensor accompanied by a customized bi-potentiostat for clinical detection of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid proteins. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 203:114018. [PMID: 35114466 PMCID: PMC8786409 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Multiplex electrochemical biosensors have been used for eliminating the matrix effect in complex bodily fluids or enabling the detection of two or more bioanalytes, overall resulting in more sensitive assays and accurate diagnostics. Many electrochemical biosensors lack reliable and low-cost multiplexing to meet the requirements of point-of-care detection due to either limited functional biosensors for multi-electrode detection or incompatible readout systems. We developed a new dual electrochemical biosensing unit accompanied by a customized potentiostat to address the unmet need for point-of-care multi-electrode electrochemical biosensing. The two-working electrode system was developed using screen-printing of a carboxyl-rich nanomaterial containing ink, with both working electrodes offering active sites for recognition of bioanalytes. The low-cost bi-potentiostat system (∼$80) was developed and customized specifically to the bi-electrode design and used for rapid, repeatable, and accurate measurement of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy signals from the dual biosensor. This binary electrochemical data acquisition (Bi-ECDAQ) system accurately and selectively detected SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid protein (N-protein) in both spiked samples and clinical nasopharyngeal swab samples of COVID-19 patients within 30 min. The two working electrodes offered the limit of detection of 116 fg/mL and 150 fg/mL, respectively, with the dynamic detection range of 1-10,000 pg/mL and the sensitivity range of 2744-2936 Ω mL/pg.mm2 for the detection of N-protein. The potentiostat performed comparable or better than commercial Autolab potentiostats while it is significantly lower cost. The open-source Bi-ECDAQ presents a customizable and flexible approach towards addressing the need for rapid and accurate point-of-care electrochemical biosensors for the rapid detection of various diseases.
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- Razieh Salahandish
- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Biologically Inspired Sensors and Actuators (BioSA), Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, M3J1P3, Canada
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- Alberta Public Health Laboratory, Alberta Precision Laboratories, 3330 Hospital Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4W4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada,Department of Electrical and Software Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Software Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Alberta Public Health Laboratory, Alberta Precision Laboratories, 3330 Hospital Drive, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4W4, Canada,Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary, 3535 Research Rd, Calgary, Alberta, T2L 1Y1, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary, 3535 Research Rd, Calgary, Alberta, T2L 1Y1, Canada; Department of Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada.
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- Biologically Inspired Sensors and Actuators (BioSA), Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, M3J1P3, Canada.
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada.
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Pourmadadi M, Soleimani Dinani H, Saeidi Tabar F, Khassi K, Janfaza S, Tasnim N, Hoorfar M. Properties and Applications of Graphene and Its Derivatives in Biosensors for Cancer Detection: A Comprehensive Review. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12050269. [PMID: 35624570 PMCID: PMC9138779 DOI: 10.3390/bios12050269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, and there is a critical need for diagnostic platforms for applications in early cancer detection. The diagnosis of cancer can be made by identifying abnormal cell characteristics such as functional changes, a number of vital proteins in the body, abnormal genetic mutations and structural changes, and so on. Identifying biomarker candidates such as DNA, RNA, mRNA, aptamers, metabolomic biomolecules, enzymes, and proteins is one of the most important challenges. In order to eliminate such challenges, emerging biomarkers can be identified by designing a suitable biosensor. One of the most powerful technologies in development is biosensor technology based on nanostructures. Recently, graphene and its derivatives have been used for diverse diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Graphene-based biosensors have exhibited significant performance with excellent sensitivity, selectivity, stability, and a wide detection range. In this review, the principle of technology, advances, and challenges in graphene-based biosensors such as field-effect transistors (FET), fluorescence sensors, SPR biosensors, and electrochemical biosensors to detect different cancer cells is systematically discussed. Additionally, we provide an outlook on the properties, applications, and challenges of graphene and its derivatives, such as Graphene Oxide (GO), Reduced Graphene Oxide (RGO), and Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs), in early cancer detection by nanobiosensors.
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- Mehrab Pourmadadi
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran; (M.P.); (F.S.T.)
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA;
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 1417935840, Iran; (M.P.); (F.S.T.)
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 8415683111, Iran;
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; (S.J.); (N.T.)
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; (S.J.); (N.T.)
- School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; (S.J.); (N.T.)
- School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada
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Moradpour H, Beitollahi H, Nejad FG, Di Bartolomeo A. Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified with N-Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide Sheets as an Effective Electrochemical Sensor for Amaranth Detection. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15093011. [PMID: 35591345 PMCID: PMC9105645 DOI: 10.3390/ma15093011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Amaranth is one of the synthetic azo colorants used to improve the appearance and to increase the appeal of some foods and soft drinks. The excessive consumption of amaranth can be associated with health side effects, emphasizing the need to monitor this food dye. Accordingly, the present study aimed to introduce an electrochemical sensor of glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with N-doped reduced graphene oxide (N-rGO), N-rGO/GCE, to detect the amaranth sensitively and rapidly. Several electrochemical techniques such as differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), chronoamperometry (CHA), and cyclic voltammetry (CV) are exploited for the evaluation of the efficiency of the developed electrode for the detection of amaranth. We found that N-rGO/GCE enhanced amaranth oxidation, thus significantly elevating the current signal. Amaranth showed that calibration curves ranged from 0.1 to 600.0 µM, and the limit of detection (LOD) (S/N = 3) was 0.03 μM. Finally, the developed sensor was effectively applied for real samples (tap water, apple juice, and orange juice) with acceptable recovery values from 96.0 to 104.3%.
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- Hediyeh Moradpour
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman 7631885356, Iran; (H.M.); (F.G.N.)
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- Environment Department, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman 7631885356, Iran
- Correspondence: (H.B.); (A.D.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman 7631885356, Iran; (H.M.); (F.G.N.)
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- Department of Physics “E.R. Caianaiello”, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Italy
- Correspondence: (H.B.); (A.D.B.)
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Sun F, Zhang J, Ge L, Liu S, Zhu T, Wang Y, Wang J, Li H. Linear poly-thymine probe-based coupling of autocatalytic target recycling with nonlinear DNA assembly for label-free detection of microRNAs. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.107162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Zhang L, Su W, Liu S, Huang C, Ghalandari B, Divsalar A, Ding X. Recent Progresses in Electrochemical DNA Biosensors for MicroRNA Detection. PHENOMICS (CHAM, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 2:18-32. [PMID: 36939771 PMCID: PMC9590547 DOI: 10.1007/s43657-021-00032-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs), as the small, non-coding, evolutionary conserved, and post-transcriptional gene regulators of the genome, have been highly associated with various diseases such as cancers, viral infections, and cardiovascular diseases. Several techniques have been established to detect miRNAs, including northern blotting, real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and fluorescent microarray platform. However, it remains a significant challenge to develop sensitive, accurate, rapid, and cost-effective methods to detect miRNAs due to their short size, high similarity, and low abundance. The electrochemical biosensors exhibit tremendous potential in miRNA detection because they satisfy feature integration, portability, mass production, short response time, and minimal sample consumption. This article reviewed the working principles and signal amplification strategies of electrochemical DNA biosensors summarized the recent improvements. With the development of DNA nanotechnology, nanomaterials and biotechnology, electrochemical DNA biosensors of high sensitivity and specificity for microRNA detection will shortly be commercially accessible.
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- Lulu Zhang
- Institute of Personalized Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Institute of Personalized Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- East China Branch, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Institute of Personalized Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Institute of Personalized Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, 15719-14911 Iran
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- Institute of Personalized Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030 China
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Shahbazi N, Zare-Dorabei R, Naghib SM. Design of a Ratiometric Plasmonic Biosensor for Herceptin Detection in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:871-879. [PMID: 35044154 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women; therefore, its early detection and treatment are crucial. To achieve this goal, we designed an optical sensor based on direct interaction of trastuzumab [Herceptin (HER)], a monoclonal antibody used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer, with plasmonic nanoparticles. Surface-modified gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have gained considerable attention in biosensing techniques over the last years, which actuated these nanoparticles to the heart of various biosensing notions. We have exploited the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of gold nanoparticles to determine HER in human serum. AuNPs were decorated with negatively charged citrate ions, yielding enhanced direct-surface interaction with HER antibodies. The AuNPs are mixed with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in an optimized ratio to increase selectivity and sensitivity further. AuNPs detect the HER antibodies using LSPR, whereas AgNPs help monitor interferences' effect on the sensing media. The three effective factors in HER sensing, including the nanoparticle ratio, temperature, and pH were optimized via response surface methodology (RSM) based on the central composite design (CCD). The sensor's response toward HER was achieved in the linear range of 0.5 × 10-7 to 40 × 10-7 M with the detection limit of 3.7 × 10-9 M and relative standard deviation (RSD) less than 5%. The selectivity of the LSPR sensor was assessed by monitoring its response toward HER in the presence of other biological molecules with similar physicochemical properties. Rapid response time (less than 1 min), selectivity, and the simplicity of the developed LSPR-based sensor are the key advantages of the developed sensor.
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- Neda Shahbazi
- Research Laboratory of Spectrometry & Micro and Nano Extraction, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Research Laboratory of Spectrometry & Micro and Nano Extraction, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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Agrahari S, Kumar Gautam R, Kumar Singh A, Tiwari I. Nanoscale materials-based hybrid frameworks modified electrochemical biosensors for early cancer diagnostics: An overview of current trends and challenges. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2021.106980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Salahuddin B, Masud MK, Aziz S, Liu CH, Amiralian N, Ashok A, Hossain SMA, Park H, Wahab MA, Amin MA, Chari MA, Rowan AE, Yamauchi Y, Hossain MSA, Kaneti YV. κ-Carrageenan Gel Modified Mesoporous Gold Chronocoulometric Sensor for Ultrasensitive Detection of microRNA. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20210286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Bidita Salahuddin
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, and TMU Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, JNT University, Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500072, India
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
- School of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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Han Q, Pang J, Li Y, Sun B, Ibarlucea B, Liu X, Gemming T, Cheng Q, Zhang S, Liu H, Wang J, Zhou W, Cuniberti G, Rümmeli MH. Graphene Biodevices for Early Disease Diagnosis Based on Biomarker Detection. ACS Sens 2021; 6:3841-3881. [PMID: 34696585 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.1c01172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The early diagnosis of diseases plays a vital role in healthcare and the extension of human life. Graphene-based biosensors have boosted the early diagnosis of diseases by detecting and monitoring related biomarkers, providing a better understanding of various physiological and pathological processes. They have generated tremendous interest, made significant advances, and offered promising application prospects. In this paper, we discuss the background of graphene and biosensors, including the properties and functionalization of graphene and biosensors. Second, the significant technologies adopted by biosensors are discussed, such as field-effect transistors and electrochemical and optical methods. Subsequently, we highlight biosensors for detecting various biomarkers, including ions, small molecules, macromolecules, viruses, bacteria, and living human cells. Finally, the opportunities and challenges of graphene-based biosensors and related broad research interests are discussed.
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- Qingfang Han
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, 336 West Road of Nan Xinzhuang, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
- School of Biological Science and Technology, University of Jinan, 336 West Road of Nan Xinzhuang, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden 01062, Germany
- Dresden Center for Intelligent Materials (GCL DCIM), Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden 01062, Germany
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Dresden D-01171, Germany
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Center of Bio & Micro/Nano Functional Materials, Shandong University, 27 Shandanan Road, Jinan 250100, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Equipment for Biological Diagnosis and Therapy in Universities of Shandong, Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research (iAIR), University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, Shandong, China
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- Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden 01062, Germany
- Dresden Center for Intelligent Materials (GCL DCIM), Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden 01062, Germany
- Institute for Materials Science and Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden 01069, Germany
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden 01069, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Dresden D-01171, Germany
- College of Energy, Soochow, Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies of Jiangsu Province, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, M. Curie Sklodowskiej 34, Zabrze 41-819, Poland
- Institute of Environmental Technology (CEET), VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 15, Ostrava 708 33, Czech Republic
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Zhang YY, Guillon FX, Griveau S, Bedioui F, Lazerges M, Slim C. Evolution of nucleic acids biosensors detection limit III. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 414:943-968. [PMID: 34668044 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03722-9] [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: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This review is an update of two previous ones focusing on the limit of detection of electrochemical nucleic acid biosensors allowing direct detection of nucleic acid target (miRNA, mRNA, DNA) after hybridization event. A classification founded on the nature of the electrochemical transduction pathway is established. It provides an overall picture of the detection limit evolution of the various sensor architectures developed during the last three decades and a critical report of recent strategies.
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- Yuan Yuan Zhang
- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), Synthesis, Electrochemistry, Imaging and Analytical Systems for Diagnosis (SEISAD) Team, PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech, 75231, Paris, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), Synthesis, Electrochemistry, Imaging and Analytical Systems for Diagnosis (SEISAD) Team, PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech, 75231, Paris, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), Synthesis, Electrochemistry, Imaging and Analytical Systems for Diagnosis (SEISAD) Team, PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech, 75231, Paris, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), Synthesis, Electrochemistry, Imaging and Analytical Systems for Diagnosis (SEISAD) Team, PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech, 75231, Paris, France.
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- Faculté de Pharmacie de Paris, Faculté de Santé, Université de Paris, 4 avenue de l'Observatoire, 75006, Paris, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), Synthesis, Electrochemistry, Imaging and Analytical Systems for Diagnosis (SEISAD) Team, PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech, 75231, Paris, France.
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Pimalai D, Putnin T, Waiwinya W, Chotsuwan C, Aroonyadet N, Japrung D. Development of electrochemical biosensors for simultaneous multiplex detection of microRNA for breast cancer screening. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:329. [PMID: 34495394 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-04995-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A highly sensitive electrochemical biosensors has been developed for the detection of multiplex micro ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) by modifying an electrode with reduced graphene oxide/poly(2-aminobenzylamine)/gold nanoparticles and adopting porous, hollow silver-gold nanoparticles as tagged labeling with metal ions. In addition, an anti-deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-RNA hybrid [S9.6] antibody was used to detect different hybridized capture DNAs and miRNAs that can detect multiple miRNAs simultaneously. The developed electrochemical platform exhibits high selectivity, stability, and sensitivity with a wide linear range from 1 fM to 10 nM and a low detection limit of 0.98 fM, 3.58 fM, and 0.25 fM for miRNA-155, miRNA-21, and miRNA-16, respectively. In addition, the proposed electrochemical biosensor capable for the simultaneous detection of miRNA-155, miRNA-16, and miRNA-21, which are breast cancer biomarkers, in normal human serum, can be adopted and potentially used for breast cancer screening.
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- Dechnarong Pimalai
- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand.
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Gooneh-Farahani S, Naghib SM, Naimi-Jamal MR, Seyfoori A. A pH-sensitive nanocarrier based on BSA-stabilized graphene-chitosan nanocomposite for sustained and prolonged release of anticancer agents. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17404. [PMID: 34465842 PMCID: PMC8408197 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97081-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Smart nanomaterials with stimuli-responsive behavior are considered as promising platform for various drug delivery applications. Regarding their specific conditions, such as acidic pH, drug carriers to treatment of tumor microenvironment need some criteria to enhance drug delivery efficiency. In this study, for the first time, pH-sensitive BSA-stabilized graphene (BSG)/chitosan nanocomposites were synthesized through electrostatic interactions between the positively charged chitosan nanoparticles and negatively charged BSG and used for Doxorubicin (DOX) encapsulation as a general anticancer drug. Physicochemical characterization of the nanocomposites with different concentrations of BSG (0.5, 2, and 5wt%) showed effective decoration of chitosan nanoparticles on BSG. Comparing DOX release behavior from the nanocomposites and free BSG-chitosan nanoparticles were evaluated at two pHs of 7.4 and 4.5 in 28 days. It was shown that the presence of BSG significantly reduced the burst release observed in chitosan nanoparticles. The nanocomposite of 2wt% BSG was selected as the optimal nanocomposite with a release of 84% in 28 days and with the most uniform release in 24 h. Furthermore, the fitting of release data with four models including zero-order, first-order, Higuchi, and Korsmeyer-Peppas indicated that the addition of BSG changed the release mechanism of the drug, enabling uniform release for the optimal nanocomposite in first 24 h, compared to that for pure chitosan nanoparticles. This behavior was proved using metabolic activity assay of the SKBR-3 breast cancer cell spheroids exposed to DOX release supernatant at different time intervals. It was also demonstrated that DOX released from the nanocomposite had a significant effect on the suppression of cancer cell proliferation at acidic pH.
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- Sahar Gooneh-Farahani
- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Chemistry Department, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of New Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran.
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- Research Laboratory of Green Organic Synthesis and Polymers, Chemistry Department, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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Multifunctional nanoparticles as optical biosensing probe for breast cancer detection: A review. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 127:112249. [PMID: 34225888 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Optical biosensors show attractive performance in medical sensing in the event of using different nanoparticles in their design. Owing to their unique optical characteristics and biological compatibility, gold nanoparticles (GNPs), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), bimetallic nanoparticles and magnetic nanoparticles have been broadly implemented in making sensing tools. The functionalization of these nanoparticles with different components provides an excellent opportunity to assemble selective and sensitive sensing materials to detect various biological molecules related to breast cancer. This review summarizes the recent application of optical biosensing devices based on nanomaterials and discusses their pros and cons to improve breast cancer detection in real samples. In particular, the main constituent elements of these optical biosensors including recognition and transducer elements, types of applied nanostructures, analytical sensing procedures, sensor detection ranges and limit of detection (LOD), are expressed in detail.
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Łuczkowska K, Rogińska D, Ulańczyk Z, Safranow K, Paczkowska E, Baumert B, Milczarek S, Osękowska B, Górska M, Borowiecka E, Sommerfeld K, Zawodny P, Szudy-Szczyrek A, Hus M, Machaliński B. microRNAs as the biomarkers of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with multiple myeloma. Leuk Lymphoma 2021; 62:2768-2776. [PMID: 34092168 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2021.1933478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant, incurable neoplastic disease. The currently used treatment significantly improves the prognosis and extends the survival time of patients. Unfortunately, a common side effect of the therapy is peripheral neuropathy, which may lead to dose reduction or complete treatment discontinuation/modification. In this study, we examined the changes in plasma levels of circulating miRNAs in myeloma patients to define potential factors characteristic for drug-induced peripheral neuropathy (DiPN). Global miRNA expression profile in the plasma of patients with MM during treatment was determined using miRNA microarray technology. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis allowed the identification of three miRNAs (miR-22-3p; miR-23a-3p; miR-24-3p) that could be a potential biomarker of PN. The most promising results were obtained for miR-22-3p, which was characterized by ROC area under curve (AUC) = 0.807. Our results suggest a relationship between the DiPN in patients with MM and the level of selected miRNAs in the plasma.
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- Karolina Łuczkowska
- Department of General Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of General Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of General Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of General Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.,Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of General Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.,Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of General Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of General Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Haematooncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Haematooncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of General Pathology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.,Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Wu J, Tian Y, He L, Zhang J, Huang Z, Luo Z, Duan Y. An efficient localized catalytic hairpin assembly-based DNA nanomachine for miRNA-21 imaging in living cells. Analyst 2021; 146:3041-3051. [PMID: 33949412 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00001b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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As an enzyme-free isothermal amplification strategy, catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) is a very promising method for cell imaging. However, the practical application of CHA on intracellular miRNA imaging is limited by slow kinetics, insufficient amplification efficiency and strong interference in living cells. Herein, a localized catalytic hairpin assembly-based DNA nanomachine (LCHA nanomachine) was developed for the rapid, efficient and reliable fluorescence resonance energy transformation (FRET) imaging of miRNA-21 in living cells. The nanomachine was simply constructed by a one-step self-assembly process of a stator strand, a pair of hairpin probes from CHA and an AS1411 aptamer. Benefiting from the spatial-confinement effect, a pair of hairpin probes with high collision frequency was rapidly and efficiently assembled using miRNA-21 as the catalyst on a stator strand in every nanomachine. Compared with the free-CHA nanomachine, the LCHA nanomachine shortened the reaction time by 4.5-fold for reaching a plateau and significant improved the sensitivity by 7.6-fold for miRNA-21 detection in vitro. Importantly, the nanomachine was successfully applied for miRNA-21 imaging in living cells. With the assistance of an AS1411 aptamer and stator strand, the pair of hairpin probes with the ratio of 1 : 1 synchronously transported into a co-site of the cytoplasm, which ensures efficient imaging of trace miRNA-21. The signal output of the ratio of 6-carboxy-fluorescein (FAM) to tetramethyl rhodamine (TAMRA) intensities guaranteed reliability through avoiding the interference from different amounts of the nanomachine that enters into cells. Notably, the nanomachine can distinguish the miRNA-21 expression level in different kinds of cancer cells. By virtue of the advantages of simplicity, efficiency and reliability, the proposed strategy provides a powerful method for exploring the functions of miRNA and diagnosis of disease.
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- Juan Wu
- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, Shaanxi, P.R. China.
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, Shaanxi, P.R. China.
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, Shaanxi, P.R. China.
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, Shaanxi, P.R. China.
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, Shaanxi, P.R. China.
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, Shaanxi, P.R. China.
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, 710069, Shaanxi, P.R. China.
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Graphene-based materials: A new tool to fight against breast cancer. Int J Pharm 2021; 603:120644. [PMID: 33964335 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors among women population on a global scale, with a huge number of new cases and deaths each year. In recent years, there has been an increasing number of literatures on the discovery and development of novel anti-breast cancer drugs and materials, aiming to increase the survival rate of breast cancer patients. One of the newest tools used for the therapy of breast cancer is graphene-based materials, which have ultra-high surface area as well as unique physical, chemical and mechanical properties. It is reported that graphene-based materials could induce apoptosis in cancer cells while showing low toxicity due to their carbon structure. Therefore, they can be used as nano-drugs or biological carriers to introduce small molecules such as nucleic acids, drugs, or photosensitizers into the human body to achieve treatment goals. This article introduces the synthetic methods for graphene-based materials, as well as the current status and the future prospects of graphene-based materials' application in the treatment of breast cancer.
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Pothipor C, Aroonyadet N, Bamrungsap S, Jakmunee J, Ounnunkad K. A highly sensitive electrochemical microRNA-21 biosensor based on intercalating methylene blue signal amplification and a highly dispersed gold nanoparticles/graphene/polypyrrole composite. Analyst 2021; 146:2679-2688. [PMID: 33687386 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00116g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Numerous clinical studies suggest that microRNAs (miRNAs) are indicative biomolecules for the early diagnosis of cancer. This work aims to develop a cost-effective and label-free electrochemical biosensor to detect miRNA-21, a biomarker of breast cancer. An electrochemical sensor is fabricated using a nanocomposite, consisting of graphene (GP), polypyrrole (PPY) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), modified onto a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) to improve electron transfer properties and increase the degree of methylene blue (MB) intercalation for signal amplification. The GP/PPY-modified electrode offers good electrochemical reactivity and high dispersibility of AuNPs, resulting in excellent sensor performance. Peak current of the MB redox process, which is proportional to miRNA-21 concentration on the electrode surface, is monitored by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). Under optimal conditions, this sensor is operated by monitoring the MB signal response due to the amount of hybridization products between miRNA-21 target molecules and DNA-21 probes immobilized on the electrode. The proposed biosensor reveals a linear range from 1.0 fM to 1.0 nM with a low detection limit of 0.020 fM. In addition, the miRNA-21 biosensor provides good selectivity, high stability, and satisfactory reproducibility, which shows promising potential in clinical research and diagnostic applications.
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- Chammari Pothipor
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. and The Graduate School, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand and Research Center on Chemistry for Development of Health Promoting Products from Northern Resources, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand and Research Center on Chemistry for Development of Health Promoting Products from Northern Resources, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand and Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Khetani S, Singh A, Besler B, Butterworth S, Lijnse T, Loughery K, Smith K, Hosseini E, Narang R, Karan K, Debert C, Sen A, Murari K, Nezhad AS. μDrop: Multi-analyte portable electrochemical-sensing device for blood-based detection of cleaved tau and neuron filament light in traumatic brain injury patients. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 178:113033. [PMID: 33517230 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Over 27 million individuals are affected every year worldwide with central nervous system (CNS) injuries. These injuries include but are not limited to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI). CNS injuries remain a significant public health concern which demands reliable tools for rapid, on-sight, on-field, and point-of-care diagnostic (POC) solutions. To address these challenges, we developed a low-cost, open-source, hand-held, portable, and POC detection technology, termed as MicroDrop (μDrop), which can simultaneously detect up to eight target biomolecules and display results in both analog and digital formats. The data acquired is stored wirelessly in a cloud server for further investigation and statistical analysis. Multiplexing capability of μDrop and immuno-biosensors detects and quantifies Cleaved-Tau Protein (C-Tau) and Neuron-Filament (NFL) proteins in the blood of TBI patients. Immuno-biosensors rapidly sense the two target proteins in less than 30 min, with μDrop and a conventional potentiostat. C-Tau and NFL were selectively detected with μDrop within the dynamic range of 10 pg/mL - 100 ng/mL and the sensitivity range of 47 μA/pg mm2 - 65 μA/pg mm2. Comparing the biosensing performance with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) shows that the immuno-biosensors combined with μDrop could successfully differentiate between clinical controls and injured patients.
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- Sultan Khetani
- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Alberta Children Hospital Research Institute for Child and Maternal Health, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2H 2T9, Canada
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- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Center for Bioengineering Research and Education, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Pharmaceutical Production Research Facility, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- BioMEMS and Bioinspired Microfluidic Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada; Center for Bioengineering Research and Education, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada.
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Zhang F, Yong L, Hua X, You F, Wang B, Feng YL, Mao L. Noble-metal nanoparticle labelling multiplex miRNAs by ICP-MS readout with internal standard isotopes of 115In and 209Bi. Analyst 2021; 146:2074-2082. [PMID: 33566037 DOI: 10.1039/d0an01975e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is one of the most powerful techniques for multiplex nucleotide assay owing to the virtue of the high resolution of multiple-elements' mass to charge ratio, in a mass spectrum. Here, a small sized (less than 20 nm) noble-metal nanoparticle labelled ICP-MS (NP-ICP-MS) is proposed for high-throughput microRNA (miRNA) determination. Three miRNA targets - miR-486-5p, miR-221, and miR-21 - in serum, were distinguished by single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) probes labelled with a small sized noble-metal nanoparticle - silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs), and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). The counting isotopes ion intensity per second (CPS) of the noble-metal label versus internal standard isotope intensity of 115In and 209Bi, exhibited good linearity in the range 0.25 pM to 100 pM with correlation coefficients (R2) of 0.9680, 0.9305, and 0.9418. The specific sandwich-type miRNA assay using the sensitive NP-ICP-MS readout pushed the detection limits down to 0.18 pM for miR-221, 0.23 pM for miR-486-5p, and 0.22 pM for miR-21. And the relative standard deviations (RSDs) for 10 pM target miRNA were less than 3.7%. This work promises a potential ultrasensitive ICP-MS bioassay of multiplex miRNA biomarkers for clinical serum diagnosis.
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- Fei Zhang
- Institute of Physicochemical Detection, Sichuan Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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