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Chen Q, Cao J, Kong H, Chen R, Wang Y, Zhou P, Huang W, Cheng H, Li L, Gao S, Feng J. SERS biosensors based on catalytic hairpin self-assembly and hybridization chain reaction cascade signal amplification strategies for ultrasensitive microRNA-21 detection. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:468. [PMID: 39023836 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06552-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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A highly sensitive surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) biosensor has been developed for the detection of microRNA-21 (miR-21) using an isothermal enzyme-free cascade amplification method involving catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) and hybridization chain reaction (HCR). The CHA reaction is triggered by the target miR-21, which causes hairpin DNA (C1 and C2) to self-assemble into CHA products. After AgNPs@Capture captures the resulting CHA product, the HCR reaction is started, forming long-stranded DNA on the surface of AgNPs. A strong SERS signal is generated due to the presence of a large amount of the Raman reporter methylene blue (MB) in the vicinity of the SERS "hot spot" on the surface of AgNPs. The monitoring of the SERS signal changes of MB allows for the highly sensitive and specific detection of miR-21. In optimal conditions, the biosensor exhibits a satisfactory linear range and a low detection limit for miR-21 of 42.3 fM. Additionally, this SERS biosensor shows outstanding selectivity and reproducibility. The application of this methodology to clinical blood samples allows for the differentiation of cancer patients from healthy controls. As a result, the CHA-HCR amplification strategy used in this SERS biosensor could be a useful tool for miRNA detection and early cancer screening.
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- Qiying Chen
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Precision Molecular Diagnostics, Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Dongguan Songshan Lake Central Hospital, Dongguan, 523200, Guangdong, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China
- Provine and Ministry Co-Sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China
- Provine and Ministry Co-Sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China
- Provine and Ministry Co-Sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China
- Provine and Ministry Co-Sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China
- Provine and Ministry Co-Sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China
- Provine and Ministry Co-Sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China
- Provine and Ministry Co-Sponsored Collaborative Innovation Center of Sugarcane and Sugar Industry, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, PR China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China.
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Green Processing of Sugar Resources, Department of Medicine/College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, No. 257 Liushi Road, Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, 545006, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PR China.
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Zhang Z, Liu T, Dong M, Ahamed MA, Guan W. Sample-to-answer salivary miRNA testing: New frontiers in point-of-care diagnostic technologies. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1969. [PMID: 38783564 PMCID: PMC11141732 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1969] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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MicroRNA (miRNA), crucial non-coding RNAs, have emerged as key biomarkers in molecular diagnostics, prognosis, and personalized medicine due to their significant role in gene expression regulation. Salivary miRNA, in particular, stands out for its non-invasive collection method and ease of accessibility, offering promising avenues for the development of point-of-care diagnostics for a spectrum of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases. Such development promises rapid and precise diagnosis, enabling timely treatment. Despite significant advancements in salivary miRNA-based testing, challenges persist in the quantification, multiplexing, sensitivity, and specificity, particularly for miRNA at low concentrations in complex biological mixtures. This work delves into these challenges, focusing on the development and application of salivary miRNA tests for point-of-care use. We explore the biogenesis of salivary miRNA and analyze their quantitative expression and their disease relevance in cancer, infection, and neurodegenerative disorders. We also examined recent progress in miRNA extraction, amplification, and multiplexed detection methods. This study offers a comprehensive view of the development of salivary miRNA-based point-of-care testing (POCT). Its successful advancement could revolutionize the early detection, monitoring, and management of various conditions, enhancing healthcare outcomes. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > Biosensing Diagnostic Tools > Diagnostic Nanodevices.
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- Zhikun Zhang
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802, USA
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Ye J, Huang W, Jia X, Song H, Zhou Y, Yuan R, Xu W. Short-stranded DNA segment-modulated LAMP/H + as signal transducer to guide CHA-cooperated amplifiable electrochemical biosensing. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1295:342329. [PMID: 38355233 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342329] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Modulating loop-mediated isothermal amplification (mLAMP) by short-stranded DNA segment trigger (T) to generate byproducts H+ ions (mLAMP/H+) as signal transducer is intriguing for developing catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA)-cooperated amplifiable electrochemical biosensors. This would be a big challenge for traditional LAMP that is basically suitable for amplifying long-stranded oligonucleotides up to 200-300 nt. To address this inherent limitation of traditional LAMP, many researchers have put in efforts to explore improvements in this that would allow LAMP to be used for a wider range of target species amplification. RESULTS Here in this work, we are inspired to explore two-step loop-mediated amplification, firstly forming T-activated double-loop dumbbell structure (DLDS) intermediate by a recognition hairpin and a hairpin precursor, and next DLDS-guided mLAMP process with the aid of two primers to yield mLAMP/H+ during successive DNA incorporation via nucleophilic attacking interaction. To manipulate the mLAMP/H+-directed transduction of input T, a pH-responsive triplex strand is designed with the ability of self-folding in Hoogsteen structure at slightly acidic conditions, resulting in the dehybridization of a fuel strand (FS) to participate in CHA between two hairpins on the modified electrode surface, in which FS is repetitively displaced and recycled to fuel the progressive CHA events. In the as-assembled dsDNA complexes, numerous electroactive ferrocene labels are immobilized in the electrode sensing interface, thereby generating significantly amplified electrochemical current signal that can sense the presented and varied T. SIGNIFICANCE It is clear that we have creatively constructed a unique electrochemical biosensor for disease detection. Benefited from the rational combination of mLAMP and CHA, our electrochemical strategy is highly sensitive, specific and simplified, and would provide a new paradigm to construct various mLAMP/H+-based biosensors for other short-stranded DNA or microRNAs markers.
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- Jingjing Ye
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nanomaterials & Sensor Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nanomaterials & Sensor Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nanomaterials & Sensor Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nanomaterials & Sensor Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nanomaterials & Sensor Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nanomaterials & Sensor Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing Engineering Laboratory of Nanomaterials & Sensor Technologies, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China.
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Cai R, Wu K, Chen H, Chen X, Zhang Y, Wang X, Zhou N. Nanosensor Based on the Dual-Entropy-Driven Modulation Strategy for Intracellular Detection of MicroRNA. Anal Chem 2023; 95:18199-18206. [PMID: 38032800 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The entropy-driven strategy has been proposed as a milestone work in the development of nucleic acid amplification technology. With the characteristics of an enzyme-free, isothermal, and relatively simple design, it has been widely used in the field of biological analysis. However, it is still a challenge to apply entropy-driven amplification for intracellular target analysis. In this study, a dual-entropy-driven amplification system constructed on the surface of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) is developed to achieve fluorescence determination and intracellular imaging of microRNA-21 (miRNA-21). The dual-entropy-driven amplification strategy internalizes the fuel chain to avoid the complexity of the extra addition in the traditional entropy-driven amplification strategy. The unique self-locked fuel chain system is established by attaching the three-stranded structure on two groups of AuNPs, where the Cy5 fluorescent label was first quenched by AuNPs. After the target miRNA-21 is identified, the fuel chain will be automatically unlocked, and the cycle reaction will be driven, leading to fluorescence recovery. The self-powered and waste-recycled fuel chain greatly improves the automation and intelligence of the reaction process. Under the optimal conditions, the linear response range of the nanosensor ranges from 5 pM to 25 nM. This nanoreaction system can be used to realize intracellular imaging of miRNA-21, and its good specificity enables it to distinguish tumor cells from healthy cells. The development of the dual-entropy-driven strategy provides an integrated and powerful way for intracellular miRNA analysis and shows great potential in the biomedical field.
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- Rongfeng Cai
- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Fu L, Qi C, Sun T, Huang K, Lin J, Huang P. Glucose oxidase-instructed biomineralization of calcium-based biomaterials for biomedical applications. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2023; 3:20210110. [PMID: 38264686 PMCID: PMC10742215 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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In recent years, glucose oxidase (GOx) has aroused great research interest in the treatment of diseases related to abnormal glucose metabolisms like cancer and diabetes. However, as a kind of endogenous oxido-reductase, GOx suffers from poor stability and system toxicity in vivo. In order to overcome this bottleneck, GOx is encapsulated in calcium-based biomaterials (CaXs) such as calcium phosphate (CaP) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) by using it as a biotemplate to simulate the natural biomineralization process. The biomineralized GOx holds improved stability and reduced side effects, due to the excellent bioactivity, biocompatibitliy, and biodegradability of CaXs. In this review, the state-of-the-art studies on GOx-mineralized CaXs are introduced with an emphasis on their application in various biomedical fields including disease diagnosis, cancer treatment, and diabetes management. The current challenges and future perspectives of GOx-mineralized CaXs are discussed, which is expected to promote further studies on these smart GOx-mineralized CaXs biomaterials for practical applications.
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- Lian‐Hua Fu
- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical EngineeringInternational Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET)School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen University Medical SchoolShenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical EngineeringInternational Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET)School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen University Medical SchoolShenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical EngineeringInternational Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET)School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen University Medical SchoolShenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical EngineeringInternational Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET)School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen University Medical SchoolShenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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- Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical EngineeringInternational Cancer Center, Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics (LET)School of Biomedical EngineeringShenzhen University Medical SchoolShenzhen UniversityShenzhenChina
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Dong X, Zhu Z, Sun Q, Zhang H, Yang C. Chitosan functionalized gold nanostars as a theranostic platform for intracellular microRNA detection and photothermal therapy. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:11082-11093. [PMID: 37955609 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02029k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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The development of a theranostic platform that integrates both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities is in great need for precise and personalized medicine. Here, we present a novel nanoplatform (AuNS@CS-hpDNA) formulated by chitosan functionalized gold nanostar composites and further complexed with fluorescent hairpin DNA (hpDNA) probes for tumor-related miRNA imaging and photothermal therapy (PTT). The optimized AuNS@CS-hpDNA nanoplatform mediated efficient hpDNA probe loading and intracellular delivery. Subsequently, the cytosol transfer of the hpDNA probe enabled specific hybridization using the targeted miRNA, which triggered the recovery of fluorescence for the precise detection of biomarker miR21 in living cells and realized the distinguishing cancer cell line MCF-7 and normal cells. Meanwhile, the AuNS@CS-hpDNA nanoplatform exhibited excellent photothermal conversion properties, which induced efficient cancer cell killing under laser irradiation. Thus, the developed AuNS@CS-hpDNA nanoplatform could simultaneously realize the precise detection of cancer cells and accurately initiate efficient PTT, which represents a promising strategy for precise cancer therapy.
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- Xiaoxue Dong
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 25010, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 25010, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 25010, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 25010, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, and School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 25010, China.
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Wen X, Hua J, Ding Y, Li Z, Zhu H, Wang G, Li J, Hong X. A dual-mode method for detection of miRNA based on the photoluminescence and resonance light scattering. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1280:341864. [PMID: 37858554 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341864] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) hold potential as useful biomarkers for early diagnosis and evaluation of diverse cancers, but their low abundance and short length make the detection of miRNAs face low sensitivity and accuracy. Herein, a photoluminescence (PL)-resonance light scattering (RLS) dual-mode method was developed for the sensitive and accurate detection of miRNA-141 using CdTe quantum dots (QDs) and Au nanoparticles. The presence of miRNA-141 induced PL quenching and RLS increasing. The limit of detection (LOD) was as low as 3.7 fM, and the miRNA-141 was detected linearly in a range from 10 fM to 10 nM. The dual signals generated no mutual interference and were detected using the same spectrophotometer, allowing for mutual validation to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the detection results. This study proposes valuable references for constructing dual-mode detection methods.
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- Xiaokun Wen
- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130024, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130024, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, Changchun, 130024, PR China.
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Shu W, Zhang X, Tang H, Wang L, Cheng M, Xu J, Li R, Ran X. Catalytic probes based on aggregation-induced emission-active Au nanoclusters for visualizing MicroRNA in living cells and in vivo. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1268:341372. [PMID: 37268339 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Highly sensitive monitoring of cancer-related miRNAs is of great significance for tumor diagnosis. Herein, catalytic probes based on DNA-functionalized Au nanoclusters (AuNCs) were prepared in this work. The aggregation-induced emission-active Au nanoclusters showed an interesting phenomenon of aggregation induced emission (AIE) affected by the aggregation state. Leveraging this property, the AIE-active AuNCs were used to develop catalytic turn-on probes for detecting in vivo cancer-related miRNA based on a hybridization chain reaction (HCR). The target miRNA triggered the HCR and induced aggregation of AIE-active AuNCs, leading to a highly luminescent signal. The catalytic approach demonstrated a remarkable selectivity and a low detection limit in comparison to noncatalytic sensing signals. In addition, the excellent delivery the ability of MnO2 carrier made it possible to use the probes for intracellular imaging and in vivo imaging. Effective in situ visualization of miR-21 was achieved not only in living cells but also in tumors in living animals. This approach potentially offers a novel method for obtaining information for tumor diagnosis via highly sensitive cancer-related miRNA imaging in vivo.
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- Wenhao Shu
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, PR China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, PR China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, PR China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, PR China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, PR China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, PR China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, PR China.
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, PR China.
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Chai Q, Chen J, Zeng S, Zhu T, Chen J, Qi C, Mao G, Liu Y. Closed Cyclic DNA Machine for Sensitive Logic Operation and APE1 Detection. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207736. [PMID: 36916696 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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DNA self-assembly has been developed as a kind of robust signal amplification strategy, but most of reported assembly pathways are programmed to amplify signal in one direction. Herein, based on mutual-activated cascade cycle of hybridization chain reaction (HCR) and catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA), a closed cycle circuit (CCC) based DNA machine is developed for sensitive logic operation and molecular recognition. Benefiting from the synergistically accelerated signal amplification, the closed cyclic DNA machine enabled the logic computing with strong and significant output signals even at weak input signals. The typical logic operations such as OR, YES, AND, INHIBIT, NOR, and NAND gate, are conveniently and clearly executed with this DNA machine through rational design of the input and computing elements. Moreover, by integrating the target recognition module with the CCC module, the proposed DNA machine is further employed in the homogeneous detection of apurinic/apyrimidinic endonuclease 1 (APE1). The precise recognition and exponential signal amplification facilitated the highly selective and sensitive detection of APE1 with limit of detection (LOD) of 7.8 × 10-5 U mL-1 . Besides, the normal cells and tumor cells are distinguished unambiguously by this method according to the detected concentration difference of cellular APE1, which indicates the robustness and practicability of this method.
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- Qingli Chai
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, 435002, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, 435002, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, 435002, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, 435002, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, 435002, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi, Hubei, 435002, China
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- Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Core Facility of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430072, China
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Xu J, Liu Y, Huang KJ, Wang R, Sun X. An ingenious designed dual mode self-powered biosensing platform based on graphdiyne heterostructure substrate for instant hepatocarcinoma marker detection. Talanta 2023; 261:124656. [PMID: 37209584 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
We report here for the first time a self-powered biosensing platform based on graphene/graphdiyne/graphene (GDY-Gr) heterostructure substrate material for ultrasensitive hepatocarcinoma marker (microRNA-21) detection in both electrochemical and colorimetric test modes. The dual-mode signal intuitively displayed on a smartphone fundamentally improves the detection accuracy. In electrochemical mode, the calibration curve is established in the linear range of 0.1-10000 fM, and the detection limit is as low as 0.333 fM (S/N = 3). Simultaneously, colorimetric analysis of the miRNA-21 is realized by using ABTS as an indicator. The detection limit is confirmed as 32 fM (S/N = 3), and miRNA-21 of concentration from 0.1 pM to 1 nM exhibit a linear relationship with R2 = 0.9968. Overall, the combination of GDY-Gr and multiple signal amplification strategy significantly improved the sensitivity by 310 times compared with traditional enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs) based detection platform, showing broad application prospects for on-site analysis and future mobile medical services.
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- Jing Xu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi Minzu University, Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Key Laboratory of Applied Analytical Chemistry (Guangxi Minzu University), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530006, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, China
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Chen W, Li T, Chen C, Zhang J, Ma Z, Hou W, Yao Y, Mao W, Liu C, Kong D, Tang S, Shen W. Three-dimensional ordered DNA network constructed by a biomarker pair for accurate monitoring of colorectal cancer. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 232:115335. [PMID: 37087986 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
Abstract
Precise and early screening of colorectal cancer (CRC) is one crucial yet challenging task for its treatment, and the analysis of multi-targets of CRC in a single assay with high accuracy is essential for pathological research and clinical diagnosis. Here, a CRC-related biomarker pair, microRNA-211 (miRNA-211) and H2S, was detected by constructing a three-dimensional (3D) ordered DNA network. First, trace amount of miRNA-211 could initiate a hybridization chain reaction-based amplification process. A highly ordered 3D DNA network was formed based on the organized assembly of DNA-cube frameworks that were constructed by DNA origamis and Ag nanoparticles (NPs) encapsulated inside. In the presence of the H2S, Ag NPs within the network can be etched to generate Ag2S quantum dots, which could be better visualized in fluorescence in situ cell imaging. Using the 3D DNA ordered network as the sensing platform, it can acquire dual analysis of biomolecule (miRNA-211) and inorganic gas (H2S) in vitro, overcoming the limitations of single type of biomarker detection in a single assay. This assay achieved a wide linearity range of H2S from 0.05 to 10 μM, and exhibited a low limit of detection of 4.78 nM. This strategy allows us to acquire the spatial distributions of H2S and miRNA expression levels in living CRC cells simultaneously, providing a highly sensitive and selective tool for early screening and monitoring of CRC.
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- Wenhui Chen
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Grain Science and Technology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, 212003, Jiangsu Province, PR China.
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Dong Z, Gao D, Li Y, An K, Ni J, Meng L, Wu H. Self-assembled DNA nanoparticles enable cascade circuits for mRNA detection and imaging in living cells. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1249:340934. [PMID: 36868769 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.340934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
Abstract
Fluorescence molecular probes have been regarded as a valuable tool for RNA detection and imaging. However, the pivotal challenge is how to develop an efficient fluorescence imaging platform for accurate identification of RNA molecules with low expression in complicated physiological environments. Herein, we construct the DNA nanoparticles to glutathione (GSH)-responsive controllable release of hairpin reactants for catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA)-hybridization chain reaction (HCR) cascade circuits, which enables the analysis and imaging of low-abundance target mRNA in living cells. The aptamer-tethered DNA nanoparticles are constructed via the self-assembly of single-stranded DNAs (ssDNAs), exhibiting sufficient stability, cell-specific penetration, and precise controllability. Moreover, the in-depth integration of different DNA cascade circuits shows the improved sensing performance of DNA nanoparticles in live cell analysis. Therefore, through the combination of multi-amplifiers and programmable DNA nanostructure, the developed strategy enables accurately triggered release of hairpin reactants and further achieves sensitive imaging and quantitative evaluation of survivin mRNA in carcinoma cells, which provides a potential platform to facilitate RNA fluorescence imaging applications in early clinical cancer theranostics.
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- Zhe Dong
- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, 250117, PR China.
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