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Lee S, Lee J, Kang SH. Super-resolution Multispectral Imaging Nanoimmunosensor for Simultaneous Detection of Diverse Early Cancer Biomarkers. ACS Sens 2024. [PMID: 38960915 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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In medical diagnosis, relying on only one type of biomarker is insufficient to accurately identify cancer. Blood-based multicancer early detection can help identify more than one type of cancer from a single blood sample. In this study, a super-resolution multispectral imaging nanoimmunosensor (srMINI) based on three quantum dots (QDs) of different color conjugated with streptavidin was developed for the simultaneous screening of various cancer biomarkers in blood at the single-molecule level. In the experiment, the srMINI chip was used to simultaneously detect three key cancer biomarkers: carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), C-reactive protein (CRP), and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). The srMINI chip exhibited 108 times higher detection sensitivity of 0.18-0.5 ag/mL (1.1-2.6 zM) for these cancer biomarkers than commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits because of the absence of interfering signals from the substrate, establishing considerable potential for multiplex detection of cancer biomarkers in blood. Therefore, the simultaneous detection of various cancer biomarkers using the developed srMINI chip with high diagnostic precision and accuracy is expected to play a decisive role in early diagnosis or community screening as a single-molecule biosensor.
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- Seungah Lee
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Natural Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin -si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Yongin -si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Natural Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin -si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Yongin -si, Gyeonggi-do 17104, Republic of Korea
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Yu S, Pan Y, Tang L, Wu S, Liang C, Zhang GJ, Li YT. Integrated Microfluidic-Transistor Sensing System for Multiplexed Detection of Traumatic Brain Injury Biomarkers. ACS Sens 2024; 9:3017-3026. [PMID: 38889364 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00194] [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] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is widely recognized as a global public health crisis, affecting millions of people each year, leading to permanent neurologic, emotional, and occupational disability, and highlighting the urgent need for rapid, sensitive, and early assessment. Here, we design a novel and simple lithography-free method for preparing dual-channel graphene-based field-effect transistors (G-FETs) and integrating them with microfluidic channels for simultaneously multiplexed detection of key blood TBI biomarkers: neurofilament light chain (NFL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). The G-FET utilizes an ingenious dual-channel electrode array design, where the source is shared between channels and the drains are independent of each other, which is the key to achieving simultaneous output of dual detection signals. At the same time, the microfluidic chip realizes microscale fluidic control and fast sample response time. This integrated detection system shows excellent sensitivity in biological fluids for the TBI biomarkers with detection limits as low as 55.63 fg/mL for NFL and 144.45 fg/mL for GFAP in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) buffer, respectively. Finally, the clinical sample analysis shows promising performance for TBI detection, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.98 for the two biomarkers. And the combined dual-protein assay is also a good predictor of intracranial injury findings on computed tomography (CT) scans (AUC = 0.907). The integrated microfluidic G-FET device with a dual-signal output strategy has important potential for application in clinical practice, providing more comprehensive information for brain injury assessment.
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- Shanshan Yu
- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, China
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- Center for Clinical Laboratory, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, Wuhan Brain Hospital, Huiji Road, Wuhan 430030, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, China
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Seo S, Kim T. In-Situ Gas Permeation-Driven Ionic Current Rectification of Heterogeneously Charged Nanopore Arrays. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402188. [PMID: 38899397 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Ionic diodes provide ionic current rectification (ICR), which is useful for micro-/nanofluidic devices for ionic current-mediated applications. However, the modulation of ICR is not fully developed, and current challenges include limited active control and localized modulation for further multiplexing of micro-/nanofluidic ionic diodes. Herein, a microfluidic device integrated with particle-assembly-based ionic diodes (PAIDs) and a gas-flow channel above them is presented. Exploiting in-situ gas permeation through a polymeric film, precise control over the physiochemical conditions of the nanopores within the PAIDs, leading to the modulation of ICR is demonstrated. The investigation not only characterizes the rectification properties of the PAIDs but also unveils their capacitor-like behavior and the ability to actively modulate ICR using various gas flows. Furthermore, the reversible modulation of ICR through dynamic switching of gas-dissolved solutions, enabling ion-signal amplification is showcased. This pioneering approach of in situ gas-permeation offers programmable manipulation of ion transport along PAIDs, thereby positioning ionic diodes as versatile nanofluidic components. Looking ahead, the development of multiplexed PAIDs in an addressable manner on a chip holds promise for practical applications across diverse fields, including ion signaling, ion-based logic, chemical reactors, and (bio)chemical sensing.
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- Sangjin Seo
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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Hsu CY, Saleh RO, Pallathadka H, Kumar A, Mansouri S, Bhupathi P, Jasim Ali SH, Al-Mashhadani ZI, Alzubaidi LH, Hizam MM. Advances in electrochemical-optical dual-mode biosensors for detection of environmental pathogens. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:1306-1322. [PMID: 38344759 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay02217j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Electrochemical techniques are commonly used to analyze and screen various environmental pathogens. When used in conjunction with other optical recognition methods, it can extend the sensing range, lower the detection limit, and offer mutual validation. Nowadays, electrochemical-optical dual-mode biosensors have ensured the accuracy of test results by integrating two signals into one, indicating their potential use in primary food safety quantitative assays and screening tests. Particularly, visible optical signals from electrochemical/colorimetric dual-mode biosensors could meet the demand for real-time screening of microbial pathogens. While electrochemical-optical dual-mode probes have been receiving increasing attention, there is limited emphasis on the design approaches for sensors intended for microbial pathogens. Here, we review the recent progress in the merging of optical and electrochemical techniques, including fluorescence, colorimetry, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), and surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). This study particularly emphasizes the reporting of various sensing performances, including sensing principles, types, cutting-edge design approaches, and applications. Finally, some concerns and upcoming advancements in dual-mode probes are briefly outlined.
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- Chou-Yi Hsu
- Department of Pharmacy, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Al-Maarif University College, Al-Anbar, Iraq
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- Department of Nuclear and Renewable Energy, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg 620002, Russia
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- University of Tunis El Manar, Higher Institute of Medical Technologies of Tunis, Laboratory of Biophysics and Medical Technologies, Tunis, Tunisia
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- VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Health and Medical Technololgy, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
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- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
- College of Technical Engineering, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
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- College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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Wang J, Zhang M, Liu W, Kong M, Zhan M, Wu X, Wu H, Feng Z, Xu X. Method for Measuring the Three-Dimensional Morphology of Near-Wall Bubbles and Droplets Based on LED Digital Holography. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:2039-2049. [PMID: 38239095 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Digital holography, recognized for its noncontact nature and high precision in three-dimensional imaging, is effectively employed to measure the morphology of bubbles and droplets. However, in terms of near-wall bubbles and droplets, such as confined bubbles in microfluidic chips, the measurement of the interface morphology of bubbles near the glass surface has not yet been resolved due to the coherent noise resulting from glass surface reflections in microfluidic chips. Accordingly, an off-axis digital holography system was devised by using Linnik interferometry. Measuring the confined bubble interface near the wall within a microfluidic chip and droplet evaporation on solid surfaces was studied. Partially coherent LED sources and reference light modulation techniques were employed in the optical setup to mitigate the coherent noise. Dual exposure and weighted least-squares unwrapping algorithms were introduced to correct phase distortions, enhancing image quality. Imaging two confined CO2 bubbles was done near the wall in silicon oil within a porous microfluidic chip, and contact angles of 4.7 and 4.5° were measured. Additionally, the measurement of the three-dimensional morphology of vertically evaporating deionized water droplets on a glass surface was done, due to which calculation of contact angles at various orientations was possible. This work offers a feasible new method for measuring the 3D interface morphology of bubbles and droplets, particularly in microfluidic visualization, addressing current measurement gaps.
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- Jinqing Wang
- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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- The Institute for Energy Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, P. R. China
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Kalita N, Gogoi S, Minteer SD, Goswami P. Advances in Bioelectrode Design for Developing Electrochemical Biosensors. ACS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AU 2023; 3:404-433. [PMID: 38145027 PMCID: PMC10740130 DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.3c00034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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The critical performance factors such as selectivity, sensitivity, operational and storage stability, and response time of electrochemical biosensors are governed mainly by the function of their key component, the bioelectrode. Suitable design and fabrication strategies of the bioelectrode interface are essential for realizing the requisite performance of the biosensors for their practical utility. A multifaceted attempt to achieve this goal is visible from the vast literature exploring effective strategies for preparing, immobilizing, and stabilizing biorecognition elements on the electrode surface and efficient transduction of biochemical signals into electrical ones (i.e., current, voltage, and impedance) through the bioelectrode interface with the aid of advanced materials and techniques. The commercial success of biosensors in modern society is also increasingly influenced by their size (and hence portability), multiplexing capability, and coupling in the interface of the wireless communication technology, which facilitates quick data transfer and linked decision-making processes in real-time in different areas such as healthcare, agriculture, food, and environmental applications. Therefore, fabrication of the bioelectrode involves careful selection and control of several parameters, including biorecognition elements, electrode materials, shape and size of the electrode, detection principles, and various fabrication strategies, including microscale and printing technologies. This review discusses recent trends in bioelectrode designs and fabrications for developing electrochemical biosensors. The discussions have been delineated into the types of biorecognition elements and their immobilization strategies, signal transduction approaches, commonly used advanced materials for electrode fabrication and techniques for fabricating the bioelectrodes, and device integration with modern electronic communication technology for developing electrochemical biosensors of commercial interest.
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- Nabajyoti Kalita
- Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, Sadiya College, Chapakhowa, Assam 786157, India
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 S 1400 E, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, United States
- Kummer
Institute Center for Resource Sustainability, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri 65409, United States
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- Department
of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian
Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India
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Xiao Y, Zhang Z, Yin S, Ma X. Nanoplasmonic biosensors for precision medicine. Front Chem 2023; 11:1209744. [PMID: 37483272 PMCID: PMC10359043 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1209744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Nanoplasmonic biosensors have a huge boost for precision medicine, which allows doctors to better understand diseases at the molecular level and to improve the earlier diagnosis and develop treatment programs. Unlike traditional biosensors, nanoplasmonic biosensors meet the global health industry's need for low-cost, rapid and portable aspects, while offering multiplexing, high sensitivity and real-time detection. In this review, we describe the common detection schemes used based on localized plasmon resonance (LSPR) and highlight three sensing classes based on LSPR. Then, we present the recent applications of nanoplasmonic in other sensing methods such as isothermal amplification, CRISPR/Cas systems, lab on a chip and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The advantages of nanoplasmonic-based integrated sensing for multiple methods are discussed. Finally, we review the current applications of nanoplasmonic biosensors in precision medicine, such as DNA mutation, vaccine evaluation and drug delivery. The obstacles faced by nanoplasmonic biosensors and the current countermeasures are discussed.
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- Yiran Xiao
- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Briteley Institute of Life Sciences, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Biosen International, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Briteley Institute of Life Sciences, Yantai, Shandong, China
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Yuan L, Straub H, Shishaeva L, Ren Q. Microfluidics for Biofilm Studies. ANNUAL REVIEW OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (PALO ALTO, CALIF.) 2023; 16:139-159. [PMID: 37314876 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anchem-091522-103827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biofilms are multicellular communities held together by a self-produced extracellular matrix and exhibit a set of properties that distinguish them from free-living bacteria. Biofilms are exposed to a variety of mechanical and chemical cues resulting from fluid motion and mass transport. Microfluidics provides the precise control of hydrodynamic and physicochemical microenvironments to study biofilms in general. In this review, we summarize the recent progress made in microfluidics-based biofilm research, including understanding the mechanism of bacterial adhesion and biofilm development, assessment of antifouling and antimicrobial properties, development of advanced in vitro infection models, and advancement in methods to characterize biofilms. Finally, we provide a perspective on the future direction of microfluidics-assisted biofilm research.
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- Lu Yuan
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, China;
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland;
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland;
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- Laboratory for Biointerfaces, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland;
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Kumari S, Islam M, Gupta A. Paper-based multiplex biosensors for inexpensive healthcare diagnostics: a comprehensive review. Biomed Microdevices 2023; 25:17. [PMID: 37133791 DOI: 10.1007/s10544-023-00656-0] [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] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Multiplex detection is a smart and an emerging approach in point-of-care testing as it reduces analysis time and testing cost by detecting multiple analytes or biomarkers simultaneously which are crucial for disease detection at an early stage. Application of inexpensive substrate such as paper has immense potential and matter of research interest in the area of point of care testing for multiplexed analysis as it possesses several unique advantages. This study presents the use of paper, strategies adopted to refine the design created on paper and lateral flow strips to enhance the signal, increase the sensitivity and specificity of multiplexed biosensors. An overview of different multiplexed detection studies performed using biological samples has also been reviewed along with the challenges and advantages offered by multiplexed analysis.
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- Shrishti Kumari
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur 342037, Rajasthan, India
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur 342037, Rajasthan, India.
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Song Y, Tang W, Han L, Liu Y, Shen C, Yin X, Ouyang B, Su Y, Guo X. Integration of nanomaterial sensing layers on printable organic field effect transistors for highly sensitive and stable biochemical signal conversion. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:5537-5559. [PMID: 36880412 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05863d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Organic field effect transistor (OFET) devices are one of the most popular candidates for the development of biochemical sensors due to their merits of being flexible and highly customizable for low-cost large-area manufacturing. This review describes the key points in constructing an extended-gate type OFET (EGOFET) biochemical sensor with high sensitivity and stability. The structure and working mechanism of OFET biochemical sensors are described firstly, emphasizing the importance of critical material and device engineering to higher biochemical sensing capabilities. Next, printable materials used to construct sensing electrodes (SEs) with high sensitivity and stability are presented with a focus on novel nanomaterials. Then, methods of obtaining printable OFET devices with steep subthreshold swing (SS) for high transconductance efficiency are introduced. Finally, approaches for the integration of OFETs and SEs to form portable biochemical sensor chips are introduced, followed by several demonstrations of sensory systems. This review will provide guidelines for optimizing the design and manufacturing of OFET biochemical sensors and accelerating the movement of OFET biochemical sensors from the laboratory to the marketplace.
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- Yawen Song
- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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Ding L, Liu X, Zhang Z, Liu LE, He S, Wu Y, Effah CY, Yang R, Zhang A, Chen W, Yarmamat M, Qu L, Yang X, Wu Y. Magnetic-nanowaxberry-based microfluidic ExoSIC for affinity and continuous separation of circulating exosomes towards cancer diagnosis. LAB ON A CHIP 2023; 23:1694-1702. [PMID: 36789765 DOI: 10.1039/d2lc00996j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Exosomes are seen as promising biomarkers for minimally invasive liquid biopsies and disease surveillance. However, the complexity of body fluids, inherent heterogeneity, and tiny size of exosomes impede their extraction, consequently restricting their clinical application. In this study, in order to efficiently isolate exosomes from clinical samples, an irregular serpentine channel microfluidic chip (ExoSIC) was designed to continuously separate exosomes from plasma based on a magnetic-nanowaxberry (MNWB). In the ExoSIC, irregular serpentine microchannels are utilized to increase fluid chaotic mixing, hence improving exosome capture efficiency. In comparison to commonly used spherical magnetic particles, the designed MNWB can not only enhance the capture efficiency of exosomes, but also possess a size-exclusion effect to improve exosome purity. Consequently, the ExoSIC exhibited a large yield (24 times higher than differential centrifugation), optimum purity (greater than precipitation and similar to differential centrifugation), and high specificity. Furthermore, the ExoSIC was utilized for plasma-based cancer diagnosis by multiplex monitoring of five exosomal biomarkers (exosomal concentration, EGFR, EpCAM, SAA1 and FV), and the AUC reached 0.791. This work provides a comprehensive framework for exosome-based cancer diagnostics in order to meet clinical requirements for exosome isolation and downstream analysis.
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- Lihua Ding
- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Information Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Wu T, Du Y, Gao Z, Xu K, Dai L, Liu L, Li F, Wei Q, Ju H. Dual Direct Z-Scheme Heterojunction with Stable Electron Supply to a Au/PANI Photocathode for Ultrasensitive Photoelectrochemical and Electrochromic Visualization Detection of Ofloxacin in a Microfluidic Sensing Platform. Anal Chem 2023; 95:1627-1634. [PMID: 36574294 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c04740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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A novel dual-mode microfluidic analytical device integrating self-powered photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensing with electrochromic visualization analysis was developed for ultrasensitive ofloxacin (OFL) detection. First, an advanced dual direct Z-scheme BiVO4@Ni-ZnIn2S4/Bi2S3 (BVZIS) heterojunction was designed as a photoanode matrix to steadily provide electrons. The dual Z-scheme structure formed in photoactive BVZIS composites greatly accelerated the migration of electrons. In addition, the doping of Ni in ZnIn2S4 markedly enhanced the optical absorption and promoted the separation of the photocarrier. Second, electrochromic material polyaniline-modified Au (Au/PANI) was first electrodeposited on the photocathode for immobilizing aptamers and realizing visualized readout. On the one hand, Au/PANI with excellent conductivity could receive electrons from the photoanode without external energy supply. On the other hand, PANI would be rapidly reduced by the received electrons and change its color from blue to green obviously. With the increase in OFL, the increased steric hindrance resulted in the significant decline in the PEC signal and RGBgreen value. Third, wide linear ranges of PEC (0.05 pg/mL to 150 ng/mL) and electrochromic technique (0.1 pg/mL to 100 ng/mL) as well as low detection limits of PEC (18 fg/mL) and electrochromic (30 fg/mL) sensors could achieve the ultrasensitive detection of OFL in milk and river water.
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- Tingting Wu
- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China.,Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon16419, Republic of Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shangdong250022, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing210023, P. R. China
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Riester O, Laufer S, Deigner HP. Direct 3D printed biocompatible microfluidics: assessment of human mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and cytotoxic drug screening in a dynamic culture system. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:540. [PMID: 36575530 PMCID: PMC9793564 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01737-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In vivo-mimicking conditions are critical in in vitro cell analysis to obtain clinically relevant results. The required conditions, comparable to those prevalent in nature, can be provided by microfluidic dynamic cell cultures. Microfluidics can be used to fabricate and test the functionality and biocompatibility of newly developed nanosystems or to apply micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems embedded in a microfluidic system. However, the use of microfluidic systems is often hampered by their accessibility, acquisition cost, or customization, especially for scientists whose primary research focus is not microfluidics. RESULTS Here we present a method for 3D printing that can be applied without special prior knowledge and sophisticated equipment to produce various ready-to-use microfluidic components with a size of 100 µm. Compared to other available methods, 3D printing using fused deposition modeling (FDM) offers several advantages, such as time-reduction and avoidance of sophisticated equipment (e.g., photolithography), as well as excellent biocompatibility and avoidance of toxic, leaching chemicals or post-processing (e.g., stereolithography). We further demonstrate the ease of use of the method for two relevant applications: a cytotoxicity screening system and an osteoblastic differentiation assay. To our knowledge, this is the first time an application including treatment, long-term cell culture and analysis on one chip has been demonstrated in a directly 3D-printed microfluidic chip. CONCLUSION The direct 3D printing method is tested and validated for various microfluidic components that can be combined on a chip depending on the specific requirements of the experiment. The ease of use and production opens up the potential of microfluidics to a wide range of users, especially in biomedical research. Our demonstration of its use as a cytotoxicity screening system and as an assay for osteoblastic differentiation shows the methods potential in the development of novel biomedical applications. With the presented method, we aim to disseminate microfluidics as a standard method in biomedical research, thus improving the reproducibility and transferability of results to clinical applications.
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- Oliver Riester
- grid.21051.370000 0001 0601 6589Institute of Precision Medicine, Furtwangen University, Jakob-Kienzle-Strasse 17, 78054 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany ,grid.10392.390000 0001 2190 1447Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen, Auf Der Morgenstelle 8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.10392.390000 0001 2190 1447Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen, Auf Der Morgenstelle 8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany ,Tuebingen Center for Academic Drug Discovery & Development (TüCAD2), 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- grid.21051.370000 0001 0601 6589Institute of Precision Medicine, Furtwangen University, Jakob-Kienzle-Strasse 17, 78054 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany ,grid.10392.390000 0001 2190 1447Faculty of Science, Eberhard-Karls-University Tuebingen, Auf Der Morgenstelle 8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany ,grid.418008.50000 0004 0494 3022EXIM Department, Fraunhofer Institute IZI (Leipzig), Schillingallee 68, 18057 Rostock, Germany
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Wu Y, Wang C, Wang C, Wang P, Chang X, Han L, Zhang Y. Multiple Biomarker Simultaneous Detection in Serum via a Nanomaterial-Functionalized Biosensor for Ovarian Tumor/Cancer Diagnosis. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13122046. [PMID: 36557345 PMCID: PMC9783278 DOI: 10.3390/mi13122046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Ovarian tumors/cancers are threatening women's health worldwide, which demands high-performance detection methods and accurate strategies to effectively detect, diagnose and treat them. Here, we report a nanographene oxide particle-functionalized microfluidic fluorescence biosensor to simultaneously detect four biomarkers, CA125, HE4, CEA and APF, for ovarian tumor/cancer diagnosis. The developed biosensor exhibits good selectivity and a large biomarker detection range with a limit of detection of 0.01 U/mL for CA125 and ~1 pg/mL for HE4, CEA and APF. The current results indicate that (1) the proposed biosensor is a promising tool for the simultaneous detection of multiple biomarkers in ovarian tumors/cancer and (2) CA125 and HE4 are strong indicators, AFP may be helpful, and CEA is a weak biomarker for ovarian tumor/cancer diagnosis. The proposed biosensor would be a potential tool, and an analytical approach for the simultaneous detection of multiple biomarkers will provide a new strategy for the early screening, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian tumors/cancers, as well as other cancers.
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- Yu Wu
- Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266273, China
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266273, China
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- Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Peking University Third Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266273, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Shandong Engineering Research Center of Biomarker and Artificial Intelligence Application, Jinan 250100, China
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao 266273, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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Shaimerdenova M, Ayupova T, Bekmurzayeva A, Sypabekova M, Ashikbayeva Z, Tosi D. Spatial-Division Multiplexing Approach for Simultaneous Detection of Fiber-Optic Ball Resonator Sensors: Applications for Refractometers and Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:1007. [PMID: 36421126 PMCID: PMC9688048 DOI: 10.3390/bios12111007] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Fiber-optic ball resonators are an attractive technology for refractive index (RI) sensing and optical biosensing, as they have good sensitivity and allow for a rapid and repeatable manufacturing process. An important feature for modern biosensing devices is the multiplexing capacity, which allows for interrogating multiple sensors (potentially, with different functionalization methods) simultaneously, by a single analyzer. In this work, we report a multiplexing method for ball resonators, which is based on a spatial-division multiplexing approach. The method is validated on four ball resonator devices, experimentally evaluating both the cross-talk and the spectral shape influence of one sensor on another. We show that the multiplexing approach is highly efficient and that a sensing network with an arbitrary number of ball resonators can be designed with reasonable penalties for the sensing capabilities. Furthermore, we validate this concept in a four-sensor multiplexing configuration, for the simultaneous detection of two different cancer biomarkers across a widespread range of concentrations.
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- Madina Shaimerdenova
- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- Department of Bioengineering and Nick Holonyak Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- National Laboratory Astana, Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioinstruments, 53 Kabanbay Batyr, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- School of Engineering and Computer Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76798, USA
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, 53 Kabanbay Batyr, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- National Laboratory Astana, Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioinstruments, 53 Kabanbay Batyr, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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A Facile Integrated Microfluidic Chip Based On Chitosan-Gold Nanoparticles-Anchored Three-Dimensional Graphene Fiber Film for Monitoring Prostate Specific Antigen. Microchem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.108171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Xu J, Zhang B, Zhang Y, Mai L, Hu W, Chen CJ, Liu JT, Zhu G. Recent advances in disease diagnosis based on electrochemical-optical dual-mode detection method. Talanta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.124037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Khosla NK, Lesinski JM, Colombo M, Bezinge L, deMello AJ, Richards DA. Simplifying the complex: accessible microfluidic solutions for contemporary processes within in vitro diagnostics. LAB ON A CHIP 2022; 22:3340-3360. [PMID: 35984715 PMCID: PMC9469643 DOI: 10.1039/d2lc00609j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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In vitro diagnostics (IVDs) form the cornerstone of modern medicine. They are routinely employed throughout the entire treatment pathway, from initial diagnosis through to prognosis, treatment planning, and post-treatment surveillance. Given the proven links between high quality diagnostic testing and overall health, ensuring broad access to IVDs has long been a focus of both researchers and medical professionals. Unfortunately, the current diagnostic paradigm relies heavily on centralized laboratories, complex and expensive equipment, and highly trained personnel. It is commonly assumed that this level of complexity is required to achieve the performance necessary for sensitive and specific disease diagnosis, and that making something affordable and accessible entails significant compromises in test performance. However, recent work in the field of microfluidics is challenging this notion. By exploiting the unique features of microfluidic systems, researchers have been able to create progressively simple devices that can perform increasingly complex diagnostic assays. This review details how microfluidic technologies are disrupting the status quo, and facilitating the development of simple, affordable, and accessible integrated IVDs. Importantly, we discuss the advantages and limitations of various approaches, and highlight the remaining challenges within the field.
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- Nathan K Khosla
- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, Vladimir Prelog Weg 1, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, Vladimir Prelog Weg 1, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, Vladimir Prelog Weg 1, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, Vladimir Prelog Weg 1, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, Vladimir Prelog Weg 1, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zürich, Vladimir Prelog Weg 1, Zürich, 8093, Switzerland.
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Singh S, Arshid N, Cinti S. Electrochemical nano biosensors for the detection of extracellular vesicles exosomes: From the benchtop to everywhere? Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 216:114635. [PMID: 35988430 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Detection of extracellular vesicles (EVs) exosomes is a challenge to address the need for better diagnostic tests and to create a point-of-care (POC) platform that can detect, monitor and treat health conditions early to allow personalized therapies. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to address these health-related technical issues. Over the past decade, materials scientists and engineers have worked on the same platform to develop flexible, lightweight, miniaturized, and integrated POC devices for exosome detection. Therefore, exosome detection based on various nanomaterials is of particular interest. In this paper, we describe the current state of knowledge on 0D-3D nanostructured materials and present a POC-based technique for exosome detection. Finally, the challenges that need to be solved to expand their clinical application are discussed.
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- Sima Singh
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples 'Federico II', Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Graphene & Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, 47500, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples 'Federico II', Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Naples, Italy; BAT Center- Interuniversity Center for Studies on Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology, University of Napoli Federico II, 80055, Naples, Italy.
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Zambry NS, Obande GA, Khalid MF, Bustami Y, Hamzah HH, Awang MS, Aziah I, Manaf AA. Utilizing Electrochemical-Based Sensing Approaches for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Samples: A Review. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12070473. [PMID: 35884276 PMCID: PMC9312918 DOI: 10.3390/bios12070473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The development of precise and efficient diagnostic tools enables early treatment and proper isolation of infected individuals, hence limiting the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The standard diagnostic tests used by healthcare workers to diagnose severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection have some limitations, including longer detection time, the need for qualified individuals, and the use of sophisticated bench-top equipment, which limit their use for rapid SARS-CoV-2 assessment. Advances in sensor technology have renewed the interest in electrochemical biosensors miniaturization, which provide improved diagnostic qualities such as rapid response, simplicity of operation, portability, and readiness for on-site screening of infection. This review gives a condensed overview of the current electrochemical sensing platform strategies for SARS-CoV-2 detection in clinical samples. The fundamentals of fabricating electrochemical biosensors, such as the chosen electrode materials, electrochemical transducing techniques, and sensitive biorecognition molecules, are thoroughly discussed in this paper. Furthermore, we summarised electrochemical biosensors detection strategies and their analytical performance on diverse clinical samples, including saliva, blood, and nasopharyngeal swab. Finally, we address the employment of miniaturized electrochemical biosensors integrated with microfluidic technology in viral electrochemical biosensors, emphasizing its potential for on-site diagnostics applications.
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- Nor Syafirah Zambry
- Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia; (N.S.Z.); (M.F.K.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia;
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, Lafia PMB 146, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
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- Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia; (N.S.Z.); (M.F.K.)
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- School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia;
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor 11800, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia;
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- Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Centre (CEDEC), Sains@USM, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bayan Lepas 11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia;
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- Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine (INFORMM), Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia; (N.S.Z.); (M.F.K.)
- Correspondence: (I.A.); (A.A.M.)
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- Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Centre (CEDEC), Sains@USM, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bayan Lepas 11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia;
- Correspondence: (I.A.); (A.A.M.)
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Wu CC, Wang CJ, Chang CLT, Shiku H, Wang YR, Yan JD, Ding SJ. Dissolved Oxygen-Sensing Chip Integrating an Open Container Connected with a Position-Raised Channel for Estimation of Cellular Mitochondrial Activity. ACS Sens 2022; 7:1808-1818. [PMID: 35748570 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.1c02287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The measurement of oxygen consumption of adherent cells is a profoundly important issue for estimating the bioenergetic health and metabolism activity of cells. The study describes the construction of a microfluidic chip consisting of an open container connected with a position-raised channel and dissolved oxygen (DO)-sensing gold ultramicroelectrodes for quantifying the oxygen consumption rate (OCR) of adherent cells. The microfluidic chip design can reduce the action of shear force on the adherent cells during medium replacement. The residual concentration of analytes in the open container was only 4.4% after solution replacement via the position-raised channel. The DO reduction current measured by ultramicroelectrodes averaged in the range of 40-60 s presented high reproducibility with a 1.1% relative standard deviation suitable for OCR calculation. After short-term (90 min) cultivation, the microfluidic chip can monitor the time-dependent change in the OCR of 3T3-L1 cells for several hours by repeatedly replacing the culture medium or with the stimulation of different mitochondrial inhibitors. The presented microfluidic cell-based chip has great promise for drug screening and chemosensitivity testing by measuring OCR to evaluate the mitochondrial function of adherent cells.
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- Ching-Chou Wu
- Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan.,Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aramaki-aza Aoba, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579, Japan
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- Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Bio-Industrial Mechatronics Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan
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- Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 402, Taiwan, ROC.,Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan
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Li T, Wang J, Zhu L, Li C, Chang Q, Xu W. Advanced screening and tailoring strategies of pesticide aptamer for constructing biosensor. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:10974-10994. [PMID: 35699641 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2086210] [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] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The rapid development of aptamers has helped address the challenges presented by the wide existed pesticides contaminations. Screening of aptamers with excellent performance is a prerequisite for successfully constructing biosensors, while further tailoring of aptamers with enhanced activity greatly improved the assay performance. Firstly, this paper reviewed the advanced screening strategies for pesticides aptamers, including immobilization screening that preserves the native structures of targets, non-immobilized screening based on nanomaterials, capillary electrophoresis-systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (CE-SELEX), virtual screening in silico, high-throughput selection, and rational secondary library generation methods, which contributed significantly to improve the success rate of screening, reduce the screening time, and ensure aptamer binding affinity. Secondly, the precise tailoring strategies for pesticides aptamers were modularly elaborated, containing deletion, splitting, elongation, and fusion, which provided various advantages like cost-efficiency, enhanced binding affinity, and new derived functional motifs. Thirdly, the developed aptamer-based biosensors (aptasensors) for pesticide detection were systematically reviewed according to the different signal output modes. Finally, the challenges and future perspectives of pesticide detection are discussed comprehensively.
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- Tianshun Li
- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University,, Beijing, China
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University,, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University,, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University,, Beijing, China
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University,, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University,, Beijing, China
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Zheng D, Li W, Zhao B, Yang Z, Xia L. All-fiber surface-enhanced Raman scattering detection system combining an integrated microfluidic chip and micro-lensed fiber. APPLIED OPTICS 2022; 61:4761-4767. [PMID: 36255957 DOI: 10.1364/ao.457448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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It is a challenge to perform simple and rapid detection of substances due to their complex structure. Biochemical molecules play a vital role in human health and environmental testing. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection has the characteristics of strong specificity and real-time performance. At present, most SERS systems are expensive and not portable. Here, we demonstrate a SERS detection system with all-fiber connection, combined with a microfluidic chip and micro-lenses. Compared with the conventional SERS system that uses the spatial optical path, the devices in our system are connected by optical fibers, making the system more stable and operable. Besides, the microfluidic chips are introduced to further improve the system integration and stability. Owing to the micro-lensed fiber probe, the detected Raman signal intensity is increased by 2-3 times. We anticipate that the presented work will lead toward a rapid and portable SERS system and corresponding detection system. It also lays the foundation for real-time recognition in various complex environments in the design of a future optical fiber system.
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Wells PK, Smutok O, Guo Z, Alexandrov K, Katz E. Nanostructured Interface Loaded with Chimeric Enzymes for Fluorimetric Quantification of Cyclosporine A and FK506. Anal Chem 2022; 94:7303-7310. [PMID: 35543230 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Advances in protein engineering resulted in increased efforts to create protein biosensors that can replace instrumentation-heavy analytical and diagnostic methods. Sensitivity, amenability to multiplexing, and manufacturability remain to be among the key issues preventing broad utilization of protein biosensors. Here, we attempt to address these by constructing arrays utilizing protein biosensors based on the artificial allosteric variant of PQQ-glucose dehydrogenase (GDH). We demonstrated that the silica nanoparticle-immobilized GDH protein could be deposited on fiberglass sheets without loss of activity. The particle-associated GDH activity could be monitored using changes in the fluorescence of the commonly used electron mediator phenazine methosulfate. The constructed biosensor arrays of macrocyclic immunosuppressant drugs cyclosporine A and FK-506 displayed very low background and a remarkable dynamic range exceeding 300-fold that resulted in a limit of detection of 2 pM for both analytes. This enabled us to quantify both drugs in human blood, serum, urine, and saliva. The arrays could be stored in dry form and quantitatively imaged using a smartphone camera, demonstrating the method's suitability for field and point-of-care applications. The developed approach provides a generalizable platform for biosensor array development that is compatible with inexpensive and potentially scalable manufacturing.
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- Paulina K Wells
- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York 13699, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York 13699, United States
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- CSIRO-QUT Synthetic Biology Alliance, ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology, Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, School of Biology and Environmental Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- CSIRO-QUT Synthetic Biology Alliance, ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology, Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, School of Biology and Environmental Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia.,Bioeconomy, Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health, School of Biology and Environmental Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York 13699, United States
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Hsieh K, Melendez JH, Gaydos CA, Wang TH. Bridging the gap between development of point-of-care nucleic acid testing and patient care for sexually transmitted infections. LAB ON A CHIP 2022; 22:476-511. [PMID: 35048928 PMCID: PMC9035340 DOI: 10.1039/d1lc00665g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The incidence rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including the four major curable STIs - chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and, syphilis - continue to increase globally, causing medical cost burden and morbidity especially in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). There have seen significant advances in diagnostic testing, but commercial antigen-based point-of-care tests (POCTs) are often insufficiently sensitive and specific, while near-point-of-care (POC) instruments that can perform sensitive and specific nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are technically complex and expensive, especially for LMIC. Thus, there remains a critical need for NAAT-based STI POCTs that can improve diagnosis and curb the ongoing epidemic. Unfortunately, the development of such POCTs has been challenging due to the gap between researchers developing new technologies and healthcare providers using these technologies. This review aims to bridge this gap. We first present a short introduction of the four major STIs, followed by a discussion on the current landscape of commercial near-POC instruments for the detection of these STIs. We present relevant research toward addressing the gaps in developing NAAT-based STI POCT technologies and supplement this discussion with technologies for HIV and other infectious diseases, which may be adapted for STIs. Additionally, as case studies, we highlight the developmental trajectory of two different POCT technologies, including one approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Finally, we offer our perspectives on future development of NAAT-based STI POCT technologies.
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- Kuangwen Hsieh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
- Institute for NanoBioTechnology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
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Chen J, Zhang X, Millican R, Lynd T, Gangasani M, Malhotra S, Sherwood J, Hwang PT, Cho Y, Brott BC, Qin G, Jo H, Yoon YS, Jun HW. Recent Progress in in vitro Models for Atherosclerosis Studies. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 8:790529. [PMID: 35155603 PMCID: PMC8829969 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.790529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of hardening and narrowing arteries, leading to cardiovascular disease accounting for the high mortality in the United States. For developing effective treatments for atherosclerosis, considerable efforts have been devoted to developing in vitro models. Compared to animal models, in vitro models can provide great opportunities to obtain data more efficiently, economically. Therefore, this review discusses the recent progress in in vitro models for atherosclerosis studies, including traditional two-dimensional (2D) systems cultured on the tissue culture plate, 2D cell sheets, and recently emerged microfluidic chip models with 2D culture. In addition, advanced in vitro three-dimensional models such as spheroids, cell-laden hydrogel constructs, tissue-engineered blood vessels, and vessel-on-a-chip will also be covered. Moreover, the functions of these models are also summarized along with model discussion. Lastly, the future perspectives of this field are discussed.
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- Jun Chen
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
- Family Medicine Clinic, Obesity, Metabolism, and Nutrition Center and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
- Endomimetics, LLC., Birmingham, AL, United States
- Division of Cardiovascular Disease, School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
- Endomimetics, LLC., Birmingham, AL, United States
- *Correspondence: Ho-Wook Jun
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Gökçe F, Ravaynia PS, Modena MM, Hierlemann A. What is the future of electrical impedance spectroscopy in flow cytometry? BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2021; 15:061302. [PMID: 34917226 PMCID: PMC8651262 DOI: 10.1063/5.0073457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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More than 20 years ago, electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was proposed as a potential characterization method for flow cytometry. As the setup is comparably simple and the method is label-free, EIS has attracted considerable interest from the research community as a potential alternative to standard optical methods, such as fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS). However, until today, FACS remains by and large the laboratory standard with highly developed capabilities and broad use in research and clinical settings. Nevertheless, can EIS still provide a complement or alternative to FACS in specific applications? In this Perspective, we will give an overview of the current state of the art of EIS in terms of technologies and capabilities. We will then describe recent advances in EIS-based flow cytometry, compare the performance to that of FACS methods, and discuss potential prospects of EIS in flow cytometry.
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- Furkan Gökçe
- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zürich, Mattenstrasse 26, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zürich, Mattenstrasse 26, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zürich, Mattenstrasse 26, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zürich, Mattenstrasse 26, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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Wu C, Barkova D, Komarova N, Offenhäusser A, Andrianova M, Hu Z, Kuznetsov A, Mayer D. Highly selective and sensitive detection of glutamate by an electrochemical aptasensor. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 414:1609-1622. [PMID: 34783880 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03783-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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An electrochemical aptamer-based sensor was developed for glutamate, the major excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Determining glutamic acid release and glutamic acid levels is crucial for studying signal transmission and for diagnosing pathological conditions in the brain. Glutamic acid-selective oligonucleotides were isolated from an ssDNA library using the Capture-SELEX protocol in complex medium. The selection permitted the isolation of an aptamer 1d04 with a dissociation constant of 12 µM. The aptamer sequence was further used in the development of an electrochemical aptamer sensor. For this purpose, a truncated aptamer sequence named glu1 was labelled with a ferrocene redox tag at the 3'-end and immobilized on a gold electrode surface via Au-thiol bonds. Using 6-mercapto-1-hexanol as the backfill, the sensor performance was characterized by alternating current voltammetry. The glu1 aptasensor showed a limit of detection of 0.0013 pM, a wide detection range between 0.01 pM and 1 nM, and good selectivity for glutamate in tenfold diluted human serum. With this enzyme-free aptasensor, the highly selective and sensitive detection of glutamate was demonstrated, which possesses great potential for implementation in microelectrodes and for in vitro as well as in vivo monitoring of neurotransmitter release.
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- Changtong Wu
- Institute of Biological Information Processing, (IBI-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany.,Faculty I, RWTH Aachen University, 52062, Aachen, Germany
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- Scientific-Manufacturing Complex Technological Centre, 1-7 Shokin Square, Zelenograd, Moscow, 124498, Russia
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- Scientific-Manufacturing Complex Technological Centre, 1-7 Shokin Square, Zelenograd, Moscow, 124498, Russia
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- Institute of Biological Information Processing, (IBI-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany.,Faculty I, RWTH Aachen University, 52062, Aachen, Germany
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- Scientific-Manufacturing Complex Technological Centre, 1-7 Shokin Square, Zelenograd, Moscow, 124498, Russia
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- Institute of Biological Information Processing, (IBI-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany
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- Scientific-Manufacturing Complex Technological Centre, 1-7 Shokin Square, Zelenograd, Moscow, 124498, Russia.
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- Institute of Biological Information Processing, (IBI-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, 52425, Jülich, Germany.
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Ding S, Zhang H, Wang X. Microfluidic-Chip-Integrated Biosensors for Lung Disease Models. BIOSENSORS 2021; 11:456. [PMID: 34821672 PMCID: PMC8615803 DOI: 10.3390/bios11110456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Lung diseases (e.g., infection, asthma, cancer, and pulmonary fibrosis) represent serious threats to human health all over the world. Conventional two-dimensional (2D) cell models and animal models cannot mimic the human-specific properties of the lungs. In the past decade, human organ-on-a-chip (OOC) platforms-including lung-on-a-chip (LOC)-have emerged rapidly, with the ability to reproduce the in vivo features of organs or tissues based on their three-dimensional (3D) structures. Furthermore, the integration of biosensors in the chip allows researchers to monitor various parameters related to disease development and drug efficacy. In this review, we illustrate the biosensor-based LOC modeling, further discussing the future challenges as well as perspectives in integrating biosensors in OOC platforms.
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- Shuang Ding
- Department of Oncology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China;
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- Department of Oncology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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Cheng Q, Feng J, Wu T, Zhang N, Wang X, Ma H, Sun X, Wei Q. Microfluidic Ratiometric Photoelectrochemical Biosensor Using a Magnetic Field on a Photochromic Composite Platform: A Proof-of-Concept Study for Magnetic-Photoelectrochemical Bioanalysis. Anal Chem 2021; 93:13680-13686. [PMID: 34585582 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c03171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Integrating a microfluidic sensor with a ratiometric photoelectrochemical (PEC) strategy to build a bioanalysis device for actual sample testing is often limited to large-volume space-resolution equipment and wavelength-dependent or potential-dependent paired photoactive materials. This work reports a microfluidic ratiometric magnetic-photoelectrochemical (M-PEC) biosensor on the photochromic composite platform to solve the above problems. In particular, as a proof-of-concept study, the platform Bi2WO6-x/amorphous BiOCl nanosheets/Bi2S3 (p-BWO-s) mediated by photochromic color centers and the magnetic photoactive secondary antibody marker ZnFe2O4@Ag2O are integrated on the microfluidic biosensor. By enhancement of the photochromic color centers, p-BWO-s outputs a considerable photocurrent signal. Meanwhile, the photoactivity of the secondary antibody marker can be changed with a magnetic field; thus, different photocurrent signals can be obtained to realize ratiometric detection. The quenching photocurrent signal without the magnetic field and the difference photocurrent signal under the magnetic field are quantitatively related to the target concentration, which unfolds a novel general strategy for bioanalysis. Different from traditional ratiometric PEC biosensors, this work characterizes the first ratiometric PEC biosensor based on an external magnetic field. Generally speaking, combined with different biorecognition cases, this scheme with good expansibility brings a unique new perspective.
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- Qian Cheng
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Chemical Manufacturing and Accurate Detection, Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, P. R. China
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Xi H, Jiang H, Juhas M, Zhang Y. Multiplex Biosensing for Simultaneous Detection of Mutations in SARS-CoV-2. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:25846-25859. [PMID: 34632242 PMCID: PMC8491437 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c04024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has become the world's largest public health emergency of the past few decades. Thousands of mutations were identified in the SARS-CoV-2 genome. Some mutants are more infectious and may replace the original strains. Recently, B.1.1.7(Alpha), B1.351(Beta), and B.1.617.2(Delta) strains, which appear to have increased transmissibility, were detected. These strains accounting for the high proportion of newly diagnosed cases spread rapidly over the world. Particularly, the Delta variant has been reported to account for a vast majority of the infections in several countries over the last few weeks. The application of biosensors in the detection of SARS-CoV-2 is important for the control of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to high demand for SARS-CoV-2 genotyping, it is urgent to develop reliable and efficient systems based on integrated multiple biosensor technology for rapid detection of multiple SARS-CoV-2 mutations simultaneously. This is important not only for the detection and analysis of the current but also for future mutations. Novel biosensors combined with other technologies can be used for the reliable and effective detection of SARS-CoV-2 mutants.
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- Hui Xi
- College
of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology
(Shenzhen), Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- College
of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology
(Shenzhen), Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Medical
and Molecular Microbiology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of
Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg, Fribourg CH-1700, Switzerland
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- College
of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology
(Shenzhen), Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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Wang Y, Zhao J, Zhu Y, Dong S, Liu Y, Sun Y, Qian L, Yang W, Cao Z. Monolithic integration of nanorod arrays on microfluidic chips for fast and sensitive one-step immunoassays. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2021; 7:65. [PMID: 34567777 PMCID: PMC8433357 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-021-00291-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Here, we present integrated nanorod arrays on microfluidic chips for fast and sensitive flow-through immunoassays of physiologically relevant macromolecules. Dense arrays of Au nanorods are easily fabricated through one-step oblique angle deposition, which eliminates the requirement of advanced lithography methods. We report the utility of this plasmonic structure to improve the detection limit of the cardiac troponin I (cTnI) assay by over 6 × 105-fold, reaching down to 33.9 fg mL-1 (~1.4 fM), compared with an identical assay on glass substrates. Through monolithic integration with microfluidic elements, the device enables a flow-through assay for quantitative detection of cTnI in the serum with a detection sensitivity of 6.9 pg mL-1 (~0.3 pM) in <6 min, which was 4000 times lower than conventional glass devices. This ultrasensitive detection arises from the large surface area for antibody conjugation and metal-enhanced fluorescent signals through plasmonic nanostructures. Moreover, due to the parallel arrangement of flow paths, simultaneous detection of multiple cancer biomarkers, including prostate-specific antigen and carcinoembryonic antigen, has been fulfilled with increased signal-to-background ratios. Given the high performance of this assay, together with its simple fabrication process that is compatible with standard mass manufacturing techniques, we expect that the prepared integrated nanorod device can bring on-site point-of-care diagnosis closer to reality.
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- Ye Wang
- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 215123 Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, 310018 Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Genenexus Technology Corporation, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027 Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, 310018 Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Ding L, Yang X, Gao Z, Effah CY, Zhang X, Wu Y, Qu L. A Holistic Review of the State-of-the-Art Microfluidics for Exosome Separation: An Overview of the Current Status, Existing Obstacles, and Future Outlook. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2007174. [PMID: 34047052 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202007174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Exosomes, a class of small extracellular vesicles (30-150 nm), are secreted by almost all types of cells into virtually all body fluids. These small vesicles are attracting increasing research attention owing to their potential for disease diagnosis and therapy. However, their inherent heterogeneity and the complexity of bio-fluids pose significant challenges for their isolation. Even the "gold standard," differential centrifugation, suffers from poor yields and is time-consuming. In this context, recent developments in microfluidic technologies have provided an ideal system for exosome extraction and these devices exhibit some fascinating properties such as high speeds, good portability, and low sample volumes. In this review, the focus is on the state-of-the-art microfluidic technologies for exosome isolation and highlight potential directions for future research and development by analyzing the challenges faced by the current strategies.
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- Lihua Ding
- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Information Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
- Henan Joint International Research Laboratory of Green Construction of Functional Molecules and Their Bioanalytical Applications, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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Mahmoodi SR, Xie P, Zachs DP, Peterson EJ, Graham RS, Kaiser CRW, Lim HH, Allen MG, Javanmard M. Single-step label-free nanowell immunoassay accurately quantifies serum stress hormones within minutes. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2021; 7:eabf4401. [PMID: 34193414 PMCID: PMC8245048 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abf4401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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A non-faradaic label-free cortisol sensing platform is presented using a nanowell array design, in which the two probe electrodes are integrated within the nanowell structure. Rapid and low volume (≤5 μl) sensing was realized through functionalizing nanoscale volume wells with antibodies and monitoring the real-time binding events. A 28-well plate biochip was built on a glass substrate by sequential deposition, patterning, and etching steps to create a stack nanowell array sensor with an electrode gap of 40 nm. Sensor response for cortisol concentrations between 1 and 15 μg/dl in buffer solution was recorded, and a limit of detection of 0.5 μg/dl was achieved. Last, 65 human serum samples were collected to compare the response from human serum samples with results from the standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). These results confirm that nanowell array sensors could be a promising platform for point-of-care testing, where real-time, laboratory-quality diagnostic results are essential.
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- Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
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- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Churcher NKM, Upasham S, Rice P, Greyling CF, Prasad S. Sweat Based‐multiplexed Detection of NPY‐Cortisol for Disease Diagnostics and Stress Management. ELECTROANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Department of Bioengineering University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX-75080 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX-75080 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of Texas at Dallas Richardson TX-75080 USA
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Over the past decades, microfluidic devices based on many advanced techniques have aroused widespread attention in the fields of chemical, biological, and analytical applications. Integration of microdevices with a variety of chip designs will facilitate promising functionality. Notably, the combination of microfluidics with functional nanomaterials may provide creative ideas to achieve rapid and sensitive detection of various biospecies. In this review, focused on the microfluids and microdevices in terms of their fabrication, integration, and functions, we summarize the up-to-date developments in microfluidics-based analysis of biospecies, where biomarkers, small molecules, cells, and pathogens as representative biospecies have been explored in-depth. The promising applications of microfluidic biosensors including clinical diagnosis, food safety control, and environmental monitoring are also discussed. This review aims to highlight the importance of microfluidics-based biosensors in achieving high throughput, highly sensitive, and low-cost analysis and to promote microfluidics toward a wider range of applications.
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- Yanlong Xing
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Hainan Trauma and Disaster Rescue, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, College of Pharmacy, Institute of Functional Materials and Molecular Imaging, College of Emergency and Trauma, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China
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Integrated sensor networks with error correction for multiplexed particle tracking in microfluidic chips. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 174:112818. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Tissue Chips and Microphysiological Systems for Disease Modeling and Drug Testing. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:mi12020139. [PMID: 33525451 PMCID: PMC7911320 DOI: 10.3390/mi12020139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Tissue chips (TCs) and microphysiological systems (MPSs) that incorporate human cells are novel platforms to model disease and screen drugs and provide an alternative to traditional animal studies. This review highlights the basic definitions of TCs and MPSs, examines four major organs/tissues, identifies critical parameters for organization and function (tissue organization, blood flow, and physical stresses), reviews current microfluidic approaches to recreate tissues, and discusses current shortcomings and future directions for the development and application of these technologies. The organs emphasized are those involved in the metabolism or excretion of drugs (hepatic and renal systems) and organs sensitive to drug toxicity (cardiovascular system). This article examines the microfluidic/microfabrication approaches for each organ individually and identifies specific examples of TCs. This review will provide an excellent starting point for understanding, designing, and constructing novel TCs for possible integration within MPS.
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Wu Y, Wang C, Wang P, Wang C, Zhang Y, Han L. A high-performance microfluidic detection platform to conduct a novel multiple-biomarker panel for ovarian cancer screening. RSC Adv 2021; 11:8124-8133. [PMID: 35423342 PMCID: PMC8695074 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra10200h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Ovarian cancer is an important leading cause of cancer-related deaths among females, and a single biomarker does not have the sensitivity and specificity required for an effective ovarian cancer screening. Herein, we investigate a high-performance microfluidic detection platform to conduct a novel panel of multiple biomarkers for the early detection of ovarian carcinoma, which include CA125, HE4, OPN, MSLN, Hsp70, CA153, AFP, IL-6, and IL-8 using a microfluidic chip. High-throughput microfluidic chips and graphene oxide-assembled substrate are used to microprint repeatable capture antibody arrays and conduct multiple biomarkers in microscale volume samples. The proposed microfluidic platform achieves an ultralow detection limit of ∼1 pg mL−1 and 0.01 U mL−1 with excellent detection selectivity and a short detection time of 30 min. The analysis of serum biomarkers in 18 ovarian cancer patients and 4 healthy persons indicates a clear subgroup sorting between the high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, borderline, and benign tumor patients, and healthy persons. The proposed detection platform and the biomarker panel are promising to conduct an early detection of ovarian cancer. A high-performance microfluidic detection platform is developed to conduct a novel panel of multiple biomarkers for the early detection of ovarian carcinoma, which is promising for the early detection of ovarian cancer.![]()
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- Yu Wu
- Peking University Third Hospital
- Beijing 100191
- China
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology
- Shandong University
- Qingdao 266273
- China
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- Peking University Third Hospital
- Beijing 100191
- China
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology
- Shandong University
- Qingdao 266273
- China
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology
- Shandong University
- Qingdao 266273
- China
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- Institute of Marine Science and Technology
- Shandong University
- Qingdao 266273
- China
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Chircov C, Bîrcă AC, Grumezescu AM, Andronescu E. Biosensors-on-Chip: An Up-to-Date Review. Molecules 2020; 25:E6013. [PMID: 33353220 PMCID: PMC7765790 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25246013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Generally, biosensors are designed to translate physical, chemical, or biological events into measurable signals, thus offering qualitative and/or quantitative information regarding the target analytes. While the biosensor field has received considerable scientific interest, integrating this technology with microfluidics could further bring significant improvements in terms of sensitivity and specificity, resolution, automation, throughput, reproducibility, reliability, and accuracy. In this manner, biosensors-on-chip (BoC) could represent the bridging gap between diagnostics in central laboratories and diagnostics at the patient bedside, bringing substantial advancements in point-of-care (PoC) diagnostic applications. In this context, the aim of this manuscript is to provide an up-to-date overview of BoC system development and their most recent application towards the diagnosis of cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Cristina Chircov
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (E.A.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (E.A.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (C.C.); (A.C.B.); (E.A.)
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Ranjan P, Parihar A, Jain S, Kumar N, Dhand C, Murali S, Mishra D, Sanghi SK, Chaurasia JP, Srivastava AK, Khan R. Biosensor-based diagnostic approaches for various cellular biomarkers of breast cancer: A comprehensive review. Anal Biochem 2020; 610:113996. [PMID: 33080213 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2020.113996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Pushpesh Ranjan
- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462026, India
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462026, India
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- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India
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- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India.
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- CSIR - Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, India.
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Ahmed SR, Chand R, Kumar S, Mittal N, Srinivasan S, Rajabzadeh AR. Recent biosensing advances in the rapid detection of illicit drugs. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.116006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Castro N, Ribeiro S, Fernandes MM, Ribeiro C, Cardoso V, Correia V, Minguez R, Lanceros‐Mendez S. Physically Active Bioreactors for Tissue Engineering Applications. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 4:e2000125. [DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202000125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- N. Castro
- BCMaterials, Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Science Park Leioa E‐48940 Spain
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- Physics Centre University of Minho Campus de Gualtar Braga 4710‐057 Portugal
- Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA) University of Minho Campus de Gualtar Braga 4710‐057 Portugal
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- Physics Centre University of Minho Campus de Gualtar Braga 4710‐057 Portugal
- CEB – Centre of Biological Engineering University of Minho Braga 4710‐057 Portugal
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- Physics Centre University of Minho Campus de Gualtar Braga 4710‐057 Portugal
- CEB – Centre of Biological Engineering University of Minho Braga 4710‐057 Portugal
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- CMEMS‐UMinho Universidade do Minho Campus de Azurém Guimarães 4800‐058 Portugal
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- Algoritmi Research Centre University of Minho Campus de Azurém Guimarães 4800‐058 Portugal
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- Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Bilbao E‐48013 Spain
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- BCMaterials, Basque Centre for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU Science Park Leioa E‐48940 Spain
- IKERBASQUE Basque Foundation for Science Bilbao E‐48013 Spain
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Zhu L, Liu X, Yang J, He Y, Li Y. Application of Multiplex Microfluidic Electrochemical Sensors in Monitoring Hematological Tumor Biomarkers. Anal Chem 2020; 92:11981-11986. [PMID: 32786466 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c02430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Rapid yet accurate detection of disease-related biomarkers is key for point of care testing, where there is an increasing demand for multi-index analysis. Here, we present a versatile device for multianalyte quantification based on the microfluidic technique and electrochemical sensor array. The analytes were shunted through inner-built channels to screen-printed electrodes installed at different positions of the chip. These electrodes were modified with different nanomaterials and sensing agents to afford specific responses to the corresponding indicators. To prove the applicability of the platform for multifunction, we chose leukemia as the model disease and determined four relevant markers: methotrexate (MTX), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), uric acid (UA), and urea. They are indicative as/for the therapeutic drug (MTX), prognosis (LDH), and side effect (UA and urea). The sensing chip exhibited low detection limits of 35 nM, 25 U/L, 450 nM, and 20 μM toward the four analytes, which are much lower than their minimum contents in human serum. Furthermore, practical application of the chip was demonstrated by simultaneous detection of the four analytes in the blood plasma of rabbit. By simply replacing the modification agents, the sensing platform is expected to serve the detection of a wide range of chem/biosubstances in various fields.
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- Liang Zhu
- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518102, China
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- School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.,College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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Wang W, Wang Q, Xie H, Wu D, Gan N. A universal assay strategy for sensitive and simultaneous quantitation of multiplex tumor markers based on the stirring rod-immobilized DNA-LaMnO 3 perovskite-metal ions encoded probes. Talanta 2020; 222:121456. [PMID: 33167200 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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It was extremely urgent to develop some simultaneous and sensitive biosensors for detecting multiplex serum tumor markers (TMs) for early screening of cancers. Herein, a multiplex assay was developed based on the DNA-LaMnO3 (DNA-LMO) perovskite encoded probes and targets mediated competitive replacement strategy. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and prostate specific antigen (PSA) markers were employed as representative target TMs. Aptasensor is prepared by a series of DNA-LMO-M encode probes which were prepared by three hyperbranched DNA firstly immobilized on LMO encapsulating Pb, Cd or Cu ions. Then, three TMs aptamers were labeled on the stirring-rod and hybridized with the probes. After the developed encoded probes was incubated the TMs, the encoded probes corresponding to different TMs can be released into the supernatant through the competitive replacement. The inner metal ion can be simultaneously detected by square wave voltammetry corresponding to various TMs. Since the stirring rod can enrich many encoded probes containing a lot of metal ions, multiplex signal amplification can be realized. Due to the enrichment and easy separation of the stirring rod, the signal-to-noise ratio was also obviously improved and thus to results in good sensitivity and accuracy. Moreover, it took only 20 min to detect three targets which much faster than many same types of aptasensor. Under the optimal conditions, the low detection limit for CEA (3.6 × 10-4 ng/mL), AFP (3.4 × 10-4 ng/mL) and PSA (2.8 × 10-4 ng/mL) were obtained. Therefore, this method is likely to be used for early and sensitive screening of tumors.
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- Wenhai Wang
- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, China.
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de Oliveira TR, Erbereli CR, Manzine PR, Magalhães TNC, Balthazar MLF, Cominetti MR, Faria RC. Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease in Blood Using a Disposable Electrochemical Microfluidic Platform. ACS Sens 2020; 5:1010-1019. [PMID: 32207606 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.9b02463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition that affects a large number of elderly people worldwide and has a high social and economic impact. The diagnosis of AD in early stage can significantly improve the evolution and prognosis of the disease. We report the use of A Disintegrin And Metalloprotease 10 (ADAM10) as a blood biomarker for the early diagnosis of AD. A simple, low-cost, sensitive, and disposable microfluidic platform (DμP) was developed for ADAM10 detection in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid based on electrochemical immunosensors. The assay was designed to accurately detect ADAM10 in serum, with a limit of detection of 0.35 fg/mL. ADAM10 was detected in subjects divided into cognitively healthy subjects, subjects with mild cognitive impairment, and AD patients in different disease stages. An increase in protein levels was found throughout the disease, and good DμP accuracy in differentiating individuals was observed. The DμP provided significantly better sensitivity than the well-established enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test. ADAM10 and its detection using the DμP were proven to be an alternative tool for the early diagnosis and monitoring of AD, bringing new exciting possibilities to improve the quality of life of AD patients.
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- Tássia R. de Oliveira
- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Gerontology, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Gerontology, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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Sartipzadeh O, Naghib SM, Seyfoori A, Rahmanian M, Fateminia FS. Controllable size and form of droplets in microfluidic-assisted devices: Effects of channel geometry and fluid velocity on droplet size. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110606. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Damiati S, Schuster B. Electrochemical Biosensors Based on S-Layer Proteins. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E1721. [PMID: 32204503 PMCID: PMC7147708 DOI: 10.3390/s20061721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Designing and development of electrochemical biosensors enable molecule sensing and quantification of biochemical compositions with multitudinous benefits such as monitoring, detection, and feedback for medical and biotechnological applications. Integrating bioinspired materials and electrochemical techniques promote specific, rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive biosensing platforms for (e.g., point-of-care testing). The selection of biomaterials to decorate a biosensor surface is a critical issue as it strongly affects selectivity and sensitivity. In this context, smart biomaterials with the intrinsic self-assemble capability like bacterial surface (S-) layer proteins are of paramount importance. Indeed, by forming a crystalline two-dimensional protein lattice on many sensors surfaces and interfaces, the S-layer lattice constitutes an immobilization matrix for small biomolecules and lipid membranes and a patterning structure with unsurpassed spatial distribution for sensing elements and bioreceptors. This review aims to highlight on exploiting S-layer proteins in biosensor technology for various applications ranging from detection of metal ions over small organic compounds to cells. Furthermore, enzymes immobilized on the S-layer proteins allow specific detection of several vital biomolecules. The special features of the S-layer protein lattice as part of the sensor architecture enhances surface functionalization and thus may feature an innovative class of electrochemical biosensors.
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- Samar Damiati
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Institute for Synthetic Bioarchitectures, Department of NanoBiotechnology, BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Muthgasse 11, 1190 Vienna, Austria
- Current address: Division of Nanobiotechnology, Department of Protein Science, Science for Life Laboratory, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 171 21 Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute for Synthetic Bioarchitectures, Department of NanoBiotechnology, BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Muthgasse 11, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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Qi L, Liu S, Jiang Y, Lin JM, Yu L, Hu Q. Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Tumor Markers in Blood by Functional Liquid Crystal Sensors Assisted with Target-Induced Dissociation of Aptamer. Anal Chem 2020; 92:3867-3873. [PMID: 32069024 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b05317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Multiplex detection of tumor markers in blood with high specificity and high sensitivity is critical to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Herein, we demonstrate a strategy for simultaneous detection of multiple tumor markers in blood by functional liquid crystal (LC) sensors assisted with target-induced dissociation (TID) of an aptamer for the first time. Magnetic beads (MBs) coated with an aptamer (apt1) are employed to specifically capture target proteins in blood. After incubation of the obtained protein-coated MBs with duplexes of another aptamer (apt2) and signal DNA, sandwich complexes of apt1/protein/apt2 are formed on the MBs due to specific recognition of target proteins by apt2, which induces release of signal DNA into the aqueous solution. Subsequently, signal DNA is specifically recognized by highly sensitive DNA-laden LC sensors. Using this strategy, a 3D printed optical cell was employed to enable simultaneous detection of multiple tumor markers such as carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and prostate specific antigen (PSA) with high specificity and high sensitivity. Overall, this effective and low-cost multiplex approach takes advantage of the easy separation of MBs, high specificity of aptamer-based recognition, and high sensitivity of functional LC sensors. Plus, it offers a performance that is competitive to that of commercial ELISA kits without potential interference from hemolysis, which makes it very promising in multiplex detection of tumor markers in clinical applications.
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- Lubin Qi
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Ministry of Education, Jinan 250100, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Jinan 250014, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Shandong University, Ministry of Education, Jinan 250100, China
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- Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Jinan 250014, China
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Duan L, Lv X, He Q, Ji X, Sun M, Yang Y, Ji Z, Xie Y. Geometry-on-demand fabrication of conductive microstructures by photoetching and application in hemostasis assessment. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 150:111886. [PMID: 31784313 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Photo-corrosion is a common phenomenon observed in the photocatalytic semiconductor materials, which can seriously harm the photoelectric properties and performances in the energy applications. However, in this paper, we demonstrated that the photo-corrosion effects can be used for the microfabrication of conductive structures on a photocatalytic film like zinc oxide (ZnO), named as "photoetching". Our results demonstrated that microstructures can be prepared within seconds with a precision at an order of tens of micrometers using our current devices. Different from the previous work, the etching process was achieved free of conducting layer under the ZnO film, avoiding the short-circuit of the conductive micro-patterns and enabling the use for the impedance sensing. We demonstrated the fabricated ZnO microelectrode pairs can work for the electrochemical impedance measurements like assessment of hemostasis integrated with a microfluidic chip. Compared to the noble metal microelectrodes, the ZnO conductive microelectrodes can be fabricated within seconds and the low costs make it possible as a disposable diagnostic device. Besides, the photoetching technique can be performed without a cleanroom reducing the technical barriers, possibly helpful for the low resources areas. We believe the simplicity of device, low costs and fast fabrication can be useful in the relevant fields such as biomedical and energy harvesting, especially for low resources areas.
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- Libing Duan
- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710004, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Material Physics and Chemistry under Extraordinary Conditions, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.
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