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Zhang W, Hu Y, Feng P, Li Z, Zhang H, Zhang B, Xu D, Qi J, Wang H, Xu L, Li Z, Xia M, Li J, Chai R, Tian L. Structural Color Colloidal Photonic Crystals for Biomedical Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2403173. [PMID: 39083316 PMCID: PMC11423208 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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Photonic crystals are a new class of optical microstructure materials characterized by a dielectric constant that varies periodically with space and features a photonic bandgap. Inspired by natural photonic crystals such as butterfly scales, a series of artificial photonic crystals are developed for use in integrated photonic platforms, biosensing, communication, and other fields. Among them, colloidal photonic crystals (CPCs) have gained widespread attention due to their excellent optical properties and advantages, such as ease of preparation and functionalization. This work reviews the classification and self-assembly principles of CPCs, details some of the latest biomedical applications of large-area, high-quality CPCs prepared using advanced self-assembly methods, summarizes the existing challenges in CPC construction and application, and anticipates future development directions and optimization strategy. With further advancements, CPCs are expected to play a more critical role in biosensors, drug delivery, cell research, and other fields, bringing significant benefits to biomedical research and clinical practice.
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- Wenhui Zhang
- School of Design and Arts, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Department of Neurology, Aerospace Center Hospital, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Department of Neurology, Aerospace Center Hospital, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250021, China
- Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Department of Neurology, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace Clinical College, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
- Co-Innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
- Department of Neurology, Aerospace Center Hospital, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610072, China
- Southeast University Shenzhen Research Institute, Shenzhen, 518063, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Advanced Institute for Life and Health, Jiangsu Province High-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-Medical Research, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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Zhang H, Xu D, Zhang B, Li X, Li M, Zhang C, Wang H, Zhao Y, Chai R. PEDOT-Integrated Fish Swim Bladders as Conductive Nerve Conduits. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2400827. [PMID: 38881504 PMCID: PMC11336940 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Advanced artificial nerve conduits offer a promising alternative for nerve injury repair. Current research focuses on improving the therapeutic effectiveness of nerve conduits by optimizing scaffold materials and functional components. In this study, a novel poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT)-integrated fish swim bladder (FSB) is presented as a conductive nerve conduit with ordered topology and electrical stimulation to promote nerve regeneration. PEDOT nanomaterials and adhesive peptides (IKVAV) are successfully incorporated onto the decellularized FSB substrate through pre-coating with polydopamine. The obtained PEDOT/IKVAV-integrated FSB substrate exhibits outstanding mechanical properties, high electrical conductivity, stability, as well as excellent biocompatibility and bioadhesive properties. In vitro studies confirm that the PEDOT/IKVAV-integrated FSB can effectively facilitate the growth and directional extension of pheochromocytoma 12 cells and dorsal root ganglion neurites. In addition, in vivo experiments demonstrate that the proposed PEDOT/IKVAV-integrated FSB conduit can accelerate defective nerve repair and functional restoration. The findings indicate that the FSB-derived conductive nerve conduits with multiple regenerative inducing signals integration provide a conducive milieu for nerve regeneration, exhibiting great potential for repairing long-segment neural defects.
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- Hui Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical EngineeringDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryZhongda HospitalSchool of Life Sciences and TechnologyAdvanced Institute for Life and HealthJiangsu Province High‐Tech Key Laboratory for Bio‐Medical ResearchSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
- Co‐Innovation Center of NeuroregenerationNantong UniversityNantong226001China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical EngineeringDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryZhongda HospitalSchool of Life Sciences and TechnologyAdvanced Institute for Life and HealthJiangsu Province High‐Tech Key Laboratory for Bio‐Medical ResearchSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical EngineeringDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryZhongda HospitalSchool of Life Sciences and TechnologyAdvanced Institute for Life and HealthJiangsu Province High‐Tech Key Laboratory for Bio‐Medical ResearchSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical EngineeringDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryZhongda HospitalSchool of Life Sciences and TechnologyAdvanced Institute for Life and HealthJiangsu Province High‐Tech Key Laboratory for Bio‐Medical ResearchSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical EngineeringSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Neural Regeneration and RepairCapital Medical UniversityBeijing100069China
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- The Eighth Affiliated HospitalSun Yat‐sen UniversityShenzhen518033China
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- Department of Rheumatology and ImmunologyNanjing Drum Tower HospitalSchool of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical EngineeringDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryZhongda HospitalSchool of Life Sciences and TechnologyAdvanced Institute for Life and HealthJiangsu Province High‐Tech Key Laboratory for Bio‐Medical ResearchSoutheast UniversityNanjing210096China
- Co‐Innovation Center of NeuroregenerationNantong UniversityNantong226001China
- Department of NeurologyAerospace Center HospitalSchool of Life ScienceBeijing Institute of TechnologyBeijing100081China
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgerySichuan Provincial People's Hospital University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu610072China
- Institute for Stem Cell and RegenerationChinese Academy of ScienceBeijing100101China
- Southeast University Shenzhen Research InstituteShenzhen518063China
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Tajadini H, Cornelissen JJLM, Zadegan R, Ravan H. An approach for state differentiation in nucleic acid circuits: Application to diagnostic DNA computing. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1294:342266. [PMID: 38336407 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Differentiating between different states in nucleic acid circuits is crucial for various biological applications. One approach, there is a requirement for complicated sequential summation, which can be excessive for practical purposes. By selectively labeling biologically significant states, this study tackles the issue and presents a more cost-effective and streamlined solution. The challenge is to efficiently distinguish between different states in a nucleic acid circuit. RESULTS An innovative method is introduced in this study to distinguish between states in a nucleic acid circuit, emphasizing the biologically relevant ones. The circuit comprises four DNA logic gates and two detection modules, one for determining fetal gender and the other for diagnosing X-linked genetic disorders. The primary module generates a G-quadruplex DNAzyme when activated by specific biomarkers, which leads to a distinct colorimetric signal. The secondary module responds to hemophilia and choroideremia biomarkers, generating one or two DNAzymes. The absence of female fetus indicators results in no DNAzyme or color change. The circuit can differentiate various fetal states by producing one to four active DNAzymes in response to male fetus biomarkers. A single-color solution for state differentiation is provided by this approach, which promises significant advancements in DNA computing and diagnostic applications. SIGNIFICANCE The innovative approach used in this study to distinguish states in nucleic acid circuits holds great significance. By selectively labeling biologically relevant states, circuit design is simplified and complexity is reduced. This advancement enables cost-effective and efficient diagnostic applications and contributes to DNA computing, providing a valuable solution to a fundamental problem.
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- Hanie Tajadini
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Molecules & Materials, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Enschede, AE, 7500, the Netherlands
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- Department of Nanoengineering, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran; Department of Molecules & Materials, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Enschede, AE, 7500, the Netherlands.
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Zhu M, Gao J, Chen Z, Sun X, Duan Y, Tian X, Gu J, Shi Q, Sun M. Au nano-cone array for SERS detection of associated miRNA in lymphoma patients. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 191:40. [PMID: 38110769 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-06095-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Based on Au nano-cone array (Au-NCA) and a three-segment hybridization strategy, a novel SERS biosensor is proposed for the ultrasensitive detection of the microRNA miR-21. The uniform, stable, and reproducible Au-NCA was prepared by the single-layer colloidal ball template method. Subsequently, the target was hybridized with sequence 2. The resulting target-sequence 2 complex was then hybridized with sequence 1 anchored on Au-NCA. Thus, a three-segment sequence complex was formed. SERS measurements can be performed without the need for complex purification and amplification steps. Due to the ability of miR-21 to perform specific complementary hybridization with two sequences, SERS biosensors have superior specificity for miR-21 without interference from other miRNAs. Under the optimal conditions, the SERS biosensor was applied and the limit of detection (LOD) was as low as 3.02 aM. This method has been successfully used to the detection of miR-21 in the serum of lymphoma patients and healthy volunteers. The results are consistent with the traditional test methods. Therefore, this novel SERS biosensor shows excellent clinical translational potential in the detection of lymphoma.
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- Miao Zhu
- Department of Hematology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
- Yangzhou Institute of Hematology, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou Institute of Hematology, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China
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- Yangzhou Institute of Hematology, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Hematology, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang D, Wang Y, Zhao J, Li X, Zhou Y, Wang S. One-step and Wash-free Multiplexed Immunoassay Platform based on Bioinspired Photonic Barcodes. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Wang J, Wen L, Cao R, Gao X, Li X, Xu E, Zhang Q, Xu S, Dai C, Xue Q. Metal sulfide nanoparticle-based dual barcode-triggered DNAzyme cascade for multiplex miRNA detection in a single assay. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 14:4523-4530. [PMID: 36318214 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay01367c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Single miRNAs are not specific and accurate enough to meet the strict diagnosis requirements in practice. Therefore, simultaneous monitoring of multiplexed miRNA in biological samples can not only improve the accuracy and specificity of bioassays but also avoid the squandering of valuable biological specimens. Herein, we designed a metal sulfide nanoparticle-based dual barcode-triggered DNAzyme cascade strategy for the sensitive and simultaneous multiplex miRNA detection in a single assay. Firstly, the capture probes (H1, H2) specifically recognize targets (miRNA-21, miRNA-141), exposing the stem of H1 and H2. Then, with the introduction of a detection probe (CuS-H3, ZnS-H4), the exposed H1 and H2 catalyze the hairpin assembly (CHA) reaction, realizing target miRNA recycling, and forming H1/H3-CuS and H2/H4-ZnS complexes. Subsequently, the formed H1/H3-CuS and H2/H4-ZnS complexes are encoded on magnetic beads through the biotin/streptavidin interaction. The CuS and ZnS nanoparticles captured by magnetic beads release thousands of Cu2+ and Zn2+via the cation exchange reaction. Finally, the released Cu2+ and Zn2+ specially activate the DNAzyme of the catalytic and molecular beacon (CAMB) system. The CAMB system affords an amplified fluorescence signal output by cycling and regenerating the metal ion-dependent DNAzyme to realize multiple enzymatic turnovers. Benefiting from target recycling, nanoparticle amplification, and catalytic and molecular beacon amplification, there is substantial amplification and the target miRNAs can be detected at 0.06 fM (miRNA-21) and 0.048 fM (miRNA-141) in a single assay. Furthermore, the high selectivity and accuracy of the assay were proved by practical analysis of different cancer cells, which exhibited good practicability in multiplex miRNA detection in clinical sera. The results indicate that the proposed strategy holds great potential for the sensitive detection of multiplex cancer biomarkers and offers the opportunity for future applications in clinical diagnosis.
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- Jiao Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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- Earthquake Monitoring Center Station of Liaocheng, Earthquake Administration of Shandong Province, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Ji'nan 250012, Shandong, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, Shandong, China.
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Su W, Qiu J, Mei Y, Zhang XE, He Y, Li F. A microfluidic cell chip for virus isolation via rapid screening for permissive cells. Virol Sin 2022; 37:547-557. [PMID: 35504535 PMCID: PMC9437619 DOI: 10.1016/j.virs.2022.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Virus identification is a prerequisite not only for the early diagnosis of viral infectious diseases but also for the effective prevention of epidemics. Successful cultivation is the gold standard for identifying a virus, according to the Koch postulates. However, this requires screening for a permissive cell line, which is traditionally time-, reagent- and labor-intensive. Here, a simple and easy-to-operate microfluidic chip, formed by seeding a variety of cell lines and culturing them in parallel, is reported for use in virus cultivation and virus-permissive host-cell screening. The chip was tested by infection with two known viruses, enterovirus 71 (EV71) and influenza virus H1N1. Infection with EV71 and H1N1 caused significant cytopathic effects (CPE) in RD and MDCK cells, respectively, demonstrating that virus cultivation based on this microfluidic cell chip can be used as a substitute for the traditional plate-based culture method and reproduce the typical CPE caused by virus infection. Using this microfluidic cell chip method for virus cultivation could make it possible to identify an emerging virus in a high-throughput, automatic, and unprecedentedly fast way. A simple microfluidic chip for tandem culture of different cell lines is achieved. The cell chip has been used for permissive cell screening and culture of viruses. The cell chip has advantages of being sample-, reagent-, and time-saving. The cell chip system holds potential for high-throughput and automated screening.
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Recent Advances in Intrinsically Fluorescent Polydopamine Materials. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12094560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Fluorescence nanoparticles have gained much attention due to their unique properties in the sensing and imaging fields. Among the very successful candidates are fluorescent polydopamine (FPDA) nanoparticles, attributed to their simplicity in tracing and excellent biocompatibility. This article aims to highlight the recent achievements in FPDA materials, especially on the part of luminescence mechanisms. We focus on the intrinsic fluorescence of PDA and will not discuss fluorescent reaction with a fluorometric reagent or coupling reaction with a fluorophore, which may cause more in vivo interferences. We believe that intrinsic FPDA presents great potential in bioapplications.
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Wang J, Pinkse PWH, Segerink LI, Eijkel JCT. Bottom-Up Assembled Photonic Crystals for Structure-Enabled Label-Free Sensing. ACS NANO 2021; 15:9299-9327. [PMID: 34028246 PMCID: PMC8291770 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c02495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Photonic crystals (PhCs) display photonic stop bands (PSBs) and at the edges of these PSBs transport light with reduced velocity, enabling the PhCs to confine and manipulate incident light with enhanced light-matter interaction. Intense research has been devoted to leveraging the optical properties of PhCs for the development of optical sensors for bioassays, diagnosis, and environmental monitoring. These applications have furthermore benefited from the inherently large surface area of PhCs, giving rise to high analyte adsorption and the wide range of options for structural variations of the PhCs leading to enhanced light-matter interaction. Here, we focus on bottom-up assembled PhCs and review the significant advances that have been made in their use as label-free sensors. We describe their potential for point-of-care devices and in the review include their structural design, constituent materials, fabrication strategy, and sensing working principles. We thereby classify them according to five sensing principles: sensing of refractive index variations, sensing by lattice spacing variations, enhanced fluorescence spectroscopy, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, and configuration transitions.
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- Juan Wang
- BIOS
Lab on a Chip Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Technical
Medical Centre & Max Planck Center for Complex Fluid Dynamics, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Complex
Photonic Systems Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
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- BIOS
Lab on a Chip Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Technical
Medical Centre & Max Planck Center for Complex Fluid Dynamics, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
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- BIOS
Lab on a Chip Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Technical
Medical Centre & Max Planck Center for Complex Fluid Dynamics, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
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Borum RM, Jokerst JV. Hybridizing clinical translatability with enzyme-free DNA signal amplifiers: recent advances in nucleic acid detection and imaging. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:347-366. [PMID: 32734995 PMCID: PMC7855509 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm00931h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Nucleic acids have become viable prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers for a diverse class of diseases, particularly cancer. However, the low femtomolar to attomolar concentration of nucleic acids in human samples require sensors with excellent detection capabilities; many past and current platforms fall short or are economically difficult. Strand-mediated signal amplifiers such as hybridization chain reaction (HCR) and catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) are superior methods for detecting trace amounts of biomolecules because one target molecule triggers the continuous production of synthetic double-helical DNA. This cascade event is highly discriminatory to the target via sequence specificity, and it can be coupled with fluorescence, electrochemistry, magnetic moment, and electrochemiluminescence for signal reporting. Here, we review recent advances in enhancing the sensing abilities in HCR and CHA for improved live-cell imaging efficiency, lowered limit of detection, and optimized multiplexity. We further outline the potential for clinical translatability of HCR and CHA by summarizing progress in employing these two tools for in vivo imaging, human sample testing, and sensing-treating dualities. We finally discuss their future prospects and suggest clinically-relevant experiments to supplement further related research.
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- Raina M Borum
- Department of NanoEngineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California 92093, USA.
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Cai L, Xu D, Chen H, Wang L, Zhao Y. Designing bioactive micro-/nanomotors for engineered regeneration. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Vaz R, Frasco MF, Sales MGF. Photonics in nature and bioinspired designs: sustainable approaches for a colourful world. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2020; 2:5106-5129. [PMID: 36132040 PMCID: PMC9416915 DOI: 10.1039/d0na00445f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Biological systems possess nanoarchitectures that have evolved for specific purposes and whose ability to modulate the flow of light creates an extraordinary diversity of natural photonic structures. In particular, the striking beauty of the structural colouration observed in nature has inspired technological innovation in many fields. Intense research has been devoted to mimicking the unique vivid colours with newly designed photonic structures presenting stimuli-responsive properties, with remarkable applications in health care, safety and security. This review highlights bioinspired photonic approaches in this context, starting by presenting many appealing examples of structural colours in nature, followed by describing the versatility of fabrication methods and designed coloured structures. A particular focus is given to optical sensing for medical diagnosis, food control and environmental monitoring, which has experienced a significant growth, especially considering the advances in obtaining inexpensive miniaturized systems, more reliability, fast responses, and the use of label-free layouts. Additionally, naturally derived biomaterials and synthetic polymers are versatile and fit many different structural designs that are underlined. Progress in bioinspired photonic polymers and their integration in novel devices is discussed since recent developments have emerged to lift the expectations of smart, flexible, wearable and portable sensors. The discussion is expanded to give emphasis on additional functionalities offered to related biomedical applications and the use of structural colours in new sustainable strategies that could meet the needs of technological development.
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- Raquel Vaz
- BioMark Sensor Research/UC, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Coimbra University Coimbra Portugal
- BioMark Sensor Research/ISEP, School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto Porto Portugal
- CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, Minho University Braga Portugal
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- BioMark Sensor Research/UC, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Coimbra University Coimbra Portugal
- BioMark Sensor Research/ISEP, School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto Porto Portugal
- CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, Minho University Braga Portugal
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- BioMark Sensor Research/UC, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Coimbra University Coimbra Portugal
- BioMark Sensor Research/ISEP, School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto Porto Portugal
- CEB, Centre of Biological Engineering, Minho University Braga Portugal
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Zhang C, Chen J, Sun R, Huang Z, Luo Z, Zhou C, Wu M, Duan Y, Li Y. The Recent Development of Hybridization Chain Reaction Strategies in Biosensors. ACS Sens 2020; 5:2977-3000. [PMID: 32945653 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c01453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
With the continuous development of biosensors, researchers have focused increasing attention on various signal amplification strategies to pursue superior performance for more applications. In comparison with other signal amplification strategies, hybridization chain reaction (HCR) as a powerful signal amplification technique shows its certain charm owing to nonenzymatic and isothermal features. Recently, on the basis of conventional HCR, this technique has been developed and improved rapidly, and a variety of HCR-based biosensors with excellent performance have been reported. Herein, we present a systematic and critical review on the research progress of HCR in biosensors in the last five years, including the newly developed HCR strategies such as multibranched HCR, migration HCR, localized HCR, in situ HCR, netlike HCR, and so on, as well as the combination strategies of HCR with isothermal signal amplification techniques, nanomaterials, and functional DNA molecules. By illustrating some representative works, we also summarize the advantage and challenge of HCR in biosensors, and offer a deep discussion of the latest progress and future development trends of HCR in biosensors.
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- Chuyan Zhang
- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
- Research Center of Analytical Instrumentation, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Provincial Key Laboratory for Food Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment of Sichuan, Chengdu 610041, China
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Distance-based quantification of miRNA-21 by the coffee-ring effect using paper devices. Mikrochim Acta 2020; 187:513. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-020-04500-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Moutsiopoulou A, Broyles D, Joda H, Dikici E, Kaur A, Kaifer A, Daunert S, Deo SK. Bioluminescent Protein-Inhibitor Pair in the Design of a Molecular Aptamer Beacon Biosensing System. Anal Chem 2020; 92:7393-7398. [PMID: 32410446 PMCID: PMC7955708 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c00518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Although bioluminescent molecular beacons designed around resonance quenchers have shown higher signal-to-noise ratios and increased sensitivity compared with fluorescent beacon systems, bioluminescence quenching is still comparatively inefficient. A more elegant solution to inefficient quenching can be realized by designing a competitive inhibitor that is structurally very similar to the native substrate, resulting in essentially complete substrate exclusion. In this work, we designed a conjugated anti-interferon-γ (IFN-γ) molecular aptamer beacon (MAB) attached to a bioluminescent protein, Gaussia luciferase (GLuc), and an inhibitor molecule with a similar structure to the native substrate coelenterazine. To prove that a MAB can be more sensitive and have a better signal-to-noise ratio, a bioluminescence-based assay was developed against IFN-γ and provided an optimized, physiologically relevant detection limit of 1.0 nM. We believe that this inhibitor approach may provide a simple alternative strategy to standard resonance quenching in the development of high-performance molecular beacon-based biosensing systems.
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- Angeliki Moutsiopoulou
- University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
- University of Miami, Department of Chemistry, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, United States
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- University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- University of Miami, Department of Chemistry, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, United States
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- University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute of the University of Miami, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
- University of Miami Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
- Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute of the University of Miami, Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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Shang L, Wang Y, Cai L, Shu Y, Zhao Y. Structural color barcodes for biodiagnostics. VIEW 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/viw2.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Luoran Shang
- Zhongshan∼Xuhui Hospital, Institutes of Biomedical SciencesFudan University Shanghai China
- ENT Institute and Otorhinolaryngology Department of the Affiliated Eye and ENT HospitalState Key Laboratory of Medical NeurobiologyFudan University Shanghai China
- The Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, the International Co‐laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Ministry of Science and Technology, Institutes of Biomedical SciencesFudan University Shanghai China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Hearing MedicineFudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Clinical LaboratoryThe Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing China
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- Department of Clinical LaboratoryThe Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing China
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- ENT Institute and Otorhinolaryngology Department of the Affiliated Eye and ENT HospitalState Key Laboratory of Medical NeurobiologyFudan University Shanghai China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Hearing MedicineFudan University Shanghai China
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- Department of Clinical LaboratoryThe Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School Nanjing China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical EngineeringSoutheast University Nanjing China
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Zhang D, Cai L, Bian F, Kong T, Zhao Y. Label-Free Quantifications of Multiplexed Mycotoxins by G-Quadruplex Based on Photonic Barcodes. Anal Chem 2020; 92:2891-2895. [PMID: 32013396 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b05213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Multiplexed quantification of mycotoxins is of great significance in food safety. Here, novel photonic crystal (PhC) barcodes with G-quadruplex aptamer encapsulated for label-free multiplex mycotoxins quantification are developed. The probes are immobilized on PhC barcodes to form a molecular beacon (MB), which contains the sequences of mycotoxin aptamers and a G-quadruplex. In the presence of the target, the hairpin structure of MB would open and the region of the G-quadruplex is exposed, which subsequently combines with Thioflavin T (ThT) to produce fluorescence. The relative fluorescence intensity increased as the mycotoxins concentration increased in a linear range from 1.0 pg/mL to 100 ng/mL. Moreover, the multiplexed mycotoxins quantification could be achieved by tuning the structural color of the PhC barcodes. We demonstrate that this method with high accuracy and specificity for multiplexed detection of mycotoxins, with the sensitivity of the detection as low as 0.70 pg/mL. Our results show that G-quadruplex-encapsulated PhC barcodes offer a novel simple and label-free pathway toward the multiplex screen assay of mycotoxins for food safety.
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- Dagan Zhang
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen 518060 , China.,State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen 518060 , China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen 518060 , China.,State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering , Southeast University , Nanjing 210096 , China
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