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Wei K, Ye Z, Dong W, Zhang L, Wang W, Li J, Eltzov E, Wang S, Mao X. Generating robust aptamers for food analysis by sequence-based configuration optimization. Talanta 2024; 275:126044. [PMID: 38626500 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126044] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
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Advanced analytical techniques are emerging in the food industry. Aptamer-based biosensors achieve rapid and highly selective analysis, thus drawing particular attention. Aptamers are oligonucleotide probes screened via in vitro Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential Enrichment (SELEX), which can bind with their specific targets by folding into three-dimensional configurations and accept various modifications to be incorporated into biosensors, showing great potential in food analysis. Unfortunately, aptamers obtained by SELEX may not possess satisfactory affinity. Post-SELEX strategies were proposed to optimize aptamers' configuration and enhance the binding affinity, with specificity confirmed. Sequence-based optimization strategies exhibit great advantages in simple operation, good generalization, low cost, etc. This review summarizes the latest study (2015-2023) on generating robust aptamers for food targets by sequence-based configuration optimization, as well as the generated aptamers and aptasensors, with an expectation to provide inspirations for developing aptamer and aptasensors with high performance for food analysis and to safeguard food quality and safety.
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- Kaiyue Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, 266404, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, 266404, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, 266404, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, 266404, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, 266404, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, 266404, PR China
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- Department of Postharvest Science, Institute of Postharvest and Food Sciences, The Volcani Center, Agricultural Research Organization, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, 266404, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts of Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266237, PR China; Qingdao Key Laboratory of Food Biotechnology, Qingdao, 266404, PR China; Key Laboratory of Biological Processing of Aquatic Products, China National Light Industry, 266404, PR China
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Uinarni H, Oghenemaro EF, Menon SV, Hjazi A, Ibrahim FM, Kaur M, Zafarjonovna AZ, Deorari M, Jabir MS, Zwamel AH. Breaking Barriers: Nucleic Acid Aptamers in Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Therapy. Cell Biochem Biophys 2024:10.1007/s12013-024-01367-w. [PMID: 38916791 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-024-01367-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
Abstract
Conventional cancer therapies can have significant adverse effects as they are not targeted to cancer cells and may damage healthy cells. Single-stranded oligonucleotides assembled in a particular architecture, known as aptamers, enable them to attach selectively to target areas. Usually, they are created by Systematic Evolution of Ligand by Exponential enrichment (SELEX), and they go through a rigorous pharmacological revision process to change their therapeutic half-life, affinity, and specificity. They could thus offer a viable substitute for antibodies in the targeted cancer treatment market. Although aptamers can be a better choice in some situations, antibodies are still appropriate for many other uses. The technique of delivering aptamers is simple and reasonable, and the time needed to manufacture them is relatively brief. Aptamers do not require animals or an immune response to be produced, in contrast to antibodies. When used as a medication, aptamers can directly suppress tumor cells. As an alternative, they can be included in systems for targeted drug delivery that administer medications specifically to tumor cells while reducing toxicity to healthy cells. The most recent and cutting-edge methods for treating gastrointestinal (GI) tract cancer with aptamers will be covered in this review, with a focus on targeted therapy as a means of conquering resistance to traditional medicines.
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- Herlina Uinarni
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine and Health Sciences Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Radiology department of Pantai Indah Kapuk Hospital Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Assisstant professor, Community Health Nursing, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
- Lecturer, geriatric nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303012, India
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- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, India
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- Department of applied sciences, University of technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Medical laboratory technique college, the Islamic University, Najaf, Iraq
- Medical laboratory technique college, the Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Al Diwaniyah, Iraq
- Medical laboratory technique college, the Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
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Park KS, Park TI, Lee JE, Hwang SY, Choi A, Pack SP. Aptamers and Nanobodies as New Bioprobes for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic and Therapeutic System Applications. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:146. [PMID: 38534253 DOI: 10.3390/bios14030146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The global challenges posed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic have underscored the critical importance of innovative and efficient control systems for addressing future pandemics. The most effective way to control the pandemic is to rapidly suppress the spread of the virus through early detection using a rapid, accurate, and easy-to-use diagnostic platform. In biosensors that use bioprobes, the binding affinity of molecular recognition elements (MREs) is the primary factor determining the dynamic range of the sensing platform. Furthermore, the sensitivity relies mainly on bioprobe quality with sufficient functionality. This comprehensive review investigates aptamers and nanobodies recently developed as advanced MREs for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic and therapeutic applications. These bioprobes might be integrated into organic bioelectronic materials and devices, with promising enhanced sensitivity and specificity. This review offers valuable insights into advancing biosensing technologies for infectious disease diagnosis and treatment using aptamers and nanobodies as new bioprobes.
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- Ki Sung Park
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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Svigelj R, Dassi N, Gorassini A, Toniolo R. A smartphone aptasensor for fipronil detection in honey samples. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:397-405. [PMID: 37946035 PMCID: PMC10761377 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-05026-6] [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: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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In this study, an electrochemical smartphone-based aptasensor for the determination of fipronil was developed by modifying a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE). Fipronil is a broad-spectrum insecticide that has been widely used in various applications such as agriculture, veterinary, and household pest control. Recently, its use has raised concerns over the potential impact on the environment and human health. The absence of effective methods for this purpose poses a significant obstacle. To tackle this problem, we have developed a cutting-edge aptamer-based portable sensor capable of rapidly and conveniently detecting fipronil in situ. Considering that the detection of small molecules, such as fipronil, can be a challenging task, a competitive replacement assay was set up based on the aptamer's preference for the free form of fipronil over the immobilized one on the electrode. The analytical performance provided by the sensor on standard solutions of a known fipronil content made it possible to estimate a limit of detection (LOD) equal to 1.07 μg kg-1 and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 3.21 μg kg-1. Selectivity tests were conducted using atrazine as a possible interferent. The use and performance of the developed portable aptasensor was assessed on honey samples, which were simultaneously analyzed using an HPLC-MS method. This aptasensor could be an affordable and effective tool for accurately quantifying fipronil not only in honey samples but also in other food products.
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- Rossella Svigelj
- Department of Agrifood, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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- Department of Agrifood, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Humanities and Cultural Heritage, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Agrifood, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy.
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Duan N, Chang Y, Lv W, Li C, Lu C, Wang Z, Wu S. Ratiometric SERS aptasensing for simultaneous quantitative detection of histamine and tyramine in fishes. Talanta 2023; 265:124891. [PMID: 37442002 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Herein, a SiO2@Ag NPs core/shell nanoparticles were synthesized to fabricate a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensor for the simultaneous determination of histamine (HIS) and tyramine (TYR) based on specific aptamer recognition and ratiometric strategy. SiO2@Ag NPs with 4-thiosaminophenol (4-ATP) and Nile blue A (NBA) molecules were used as an internal standard (IS) and labeled with aptamers corresponding to HIS and TYR, respectively. Raman reporter molecules ROX and Cy5 labeled complementary DNA (cDNA) were then hybridized with aptamers to form rigid double-stranded DNA. After the HIS and TYR were captured by their aptamers, resulting in the dissociation of cDNA and separated from the SERS substrate. Therefore, the SERS signal intensity at 1503 cm-1 of ROX and 1358 cm-1 of Cy5 tagged on the terminal of cDNA decreased with the concentration of HIS and TYR increasing, while the SERS signal intensity at 1079 cm-1 of 4-APT and 592 cm-1 of NBA on the substrate remain stable. Thus, the concentrations of HIS and TYR can be determined by the I1503/I1079 and I1358/I592 values, respectively. This sensing strategy achieves a lower detection limit of 0.2 ng/mL for HIS and 0.05 ng/mL for TYR, respectively, demonstrating promising applications in sensitive detection of BAs in animal-derived foodstuff.
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- Nuo Duan
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Xinjiang Academy of Agriculture and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, 83200, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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Narwade M, Shaikh A, Gajbhiye KR, Kesharwani P, Gajbhiye V. Advanced cancer targeting using aptamer functionalized nanocarriers for site-specific cargo delivery. Biomater Res 2023; 27:42. [PMID: 37149607 PMCID: PMC10164340 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00365-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023] Open
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The non-specificity of standard anticancer therapies has profound detrimental consequences in clinical treatment. Therapeutic specificity can be precisely achieved using cutting-edge ligands. Small synthetic oligonucleotide-ligands chosen through Systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) would be an unceasing innovation in using nucleic acids as aptamers, frequently referred to as "chemical antibodies." Aptamers act as externally controlled switching materials that can attach to various substrates, for example, membrane proteins or nucleic acid structures. Aptamers pose excellent specificity and affinity for target molecules and can be used as medicines to suppress tumor cell growth directly. The creation of aptamer-conjugated nanoconstructs has recently opened up innovative options in cancer therapy that are more effective and target tumor cells with minor toxicity to healthy tissues. This review focuses on a comprehensive description of the most capable classes of aptamer-tethered nanocarriers for precise recognition of cancer cells with significant development in proficiency, selectivity, and targetability for cancer therapy. Existing theranostic applications with the problems and future directions are also highlighted.
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- Mahavir Narwade
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, India
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- Nanobioscience Group, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, 411004, India
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411 007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
- Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Chennai, India.
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- Nanobioscience Group, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, 411004, India.
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411 007, India.
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Fan Y, Wu W, Xie N, Huang Y, Wu H, Zhang J, Guo X, Ding S, Guo B. Biocompatible engineered erythrocytes as plasmonic sensor initiators for high-sensitive screening of non-small cell lung cancer-derived exosomal miRNA in an integrated system. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 219:114802. [PMID: 36270080 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114802] [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: 05/28/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The development of a holistic solution is crucial for exosome-based liquid biopsy, which is a significant advancement from basic research to clinical application for the early and non-invasive diagnosis of disease. However, the challenge of current technology is how to facilitate the separation and quickly connect with the detection. Herein, employing miRNA-155 as a target, a novel integrated concentration and determination system of exosomes (ICDSE) was fabricated for the targeted enrichment of exosomes from the plasma of patients with non-small cell lung cancer and instant downstream analysis of exosomal miRNA. This ICDSE consists of aptamer-engineered erythrocytes with a supramolecular plasmonic biosensor. The streamlined analytical procedure benefited from engineered erythrocytes as an interlinkage, needlessly removing them before extracting total RNA due to the lack of nuclei. With the assistance of a specific aptamer and simple centrifugation, engineered erythrocytes achieved exceptional enrichment of exosomes within 30 min. The LOD of the biosensor for miR-155 approached 2.03 fM due to the substantially high refractive index of the quadruplet supramolecular dendrimer and zirconium metal-organic framework. Impressively, the developed ICDSE successfully isolated and evaluated exosomes from clinical specimens of patients with NSCLC, which can also be promising for other diseases with identifiable exosome signatures. Thus, our ICDSE is expected to have widespread biomedical applications, as it is economical and well-accepted.
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- Yunpeng Fan
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Sichuan-Chongqing Co-construction for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, 400021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China; Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Research Center of Translational Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China; Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Research Center of Translational Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Sichuan-Chongqing Co-construction for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing, 400021, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China; Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Research Center of Translational Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics (Ministry of Education), College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China; Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Research Center of Translational Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China.
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Hu X, Zhang D, Zeng Z, Huang L, Lin X, Hong S. Aptamer-Based Probes for Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12111937. [PMID: 36431072 PMCID: PMC9695321 DOI: 10.3390/life12111937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Aptamers are single-stranded DNA or RNA oligomers that have the ability to generate unique and diverse tertiary structures that bind to cognate molecules with high specificity. In recent years, aptamer researches have witnessed a huge surge, owing to its unique properties, such as high specificity and binding affinity, low immunogenicity and toxicity, and simplicity of synthesis with negligible batch-to-batch variation. Aptamers may bind to targets, such as various cancer biomarkers, making them applicable for a wide range of cancer diagnosis and treatment. In cancer diagnostic applications, aptamers are used as molecular probes instead of antibodies. They have the potential to detect various cancer-associated biomarkers. For cancer therapeutic purposes, aptamers can serve as therapeutic or delivery agents. The chemical stabilization and modification strategies for aptamers may expand their serum half-life and shelf life. However, aptamer-based probes for cancer diagnosis and therapy still face several challenges for successful clinical translation. A deeper understanding of nucleic acid chemistry, tissue distribution, and pharmacokinetics is required in the development of aptamer-based probes. This review summarizes their application in cancer diagnostics and treatments based on different localization of target biomarkers, as well as current challenges and future prospects.
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Takao J, Nagai R, Endo T, Hisamoto H, Sueyoshi K. Aptamer Selection Based on Microscale Electrophoretic Filtration Using a Hydrogel-Plugged Capillary Device. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185818. [PMID: 36144553 PMCID: PMC9505737 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study reports a novel aptamer selection method based on microscale electrophoretic filtration. Aptamers are versatile materials that recognize specific targets and are attractive for their applications in biosensors, diagnosis, and therapy. However, their practical applications remain scarce due to issues with conventional selection methods, such as complicated operations, low-efficiency separation, and expensive apparatus. To overcome these drawbacks, a selection method based on microscale electrophoretic filtration using a capillary partially filled with hydrogel was developed. The electrophoretic filtration of model target proteins (immunoglobulin E (IgE)) using hydrogel, the electrokinetic injection of DNAs to interact with the trapped proteins, the elimination of DNAs with weak interactions, and the selective acquisition of aptamer candidates with strong interactions were successfully demonstrated, revealing the validity of the proposed concept. Two aptamer candidates for IgE were obtained after three selection cycles, and their affinity for the target was confirmed to be less than 1 nM based on their dissociation constant (KD) values. Therefore, the proposed method allows for the selection of aptamers with simple operations, highly effective separation based on electrophoresis and filtration, and a relatively cheap apparatus with disposable devices.
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- Junku Takao
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka 545-0051, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka 545-0051, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka 545-0051, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka 545-0051, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka 545-0051, Japan
- Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology (PRESTO), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Saitama 332-0012, Japan
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Alomran N, Chinnappan R, Alsolaiss J, Casewell NR, Zourob M. Exploring the Utility of ssDNA Aptamers Directed against Snake Venom Toxins as New Therapeutics for Snakebite Envenoming. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:469. [PMID: 35878207 PMCID: PMC9318713 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14070469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease that causes considerable death and disability in the tropical world. Although snakebite can cause a variety of pathologies in victims, haemotoxic effects are particularly common and are typically characterised by haemorrhage and/or venom-induced consumption coagulopathy. Antivenoms are the mainstay therapy for treating the toxic effects of snakebite, but despite saving thousands of lives annually, these therapies are associated with limited cross-snake species efficacy due to venom variation, which ultimately restricts their therapeutic utility to particular geographical regions. In this study, we sought to explore the potential of ssDNA aptamers as toxin-specific inhibitory alternatives to antibodies. As a proof of principle model, we selected snake venom serine protease toxins, which are responsible for contributing to venom-induced coagulopathy following snakebite envenoming, as our target. Using SELEX technology, we selected ssDNA aptamers against recombinantly expressed versions of the fibrinogenolytic SVSPs ancrod from the venom of C. rhodostoma and batroxobin from B. atrox. From the resulting pool of specific ssDNA aptamers directed against each target, we identified candidates that exhibited low nanomolar binding affinities to their targets. Downstream aptamer-linked immobilised sorbent assay, fibrinogenolysis, and coagulation profiling experiments demonstrated that the candidate aptamers were able to recognise native and recombinant SVSP toxins and inhibit the toxin- and venom-induced prolongation of plasma clotting times and the consumption of fibrinogen, with inhibitory potencies highly comparable to commercial polyvalent antivenoms. Our findings demonstrate that rationally selected toxin-specific aptamers can exhibit broad in vitro cross-reactivity against toxin isoforms found in different snake venoms and are capable of inhibiting toxins in pathologically relevant in vitro and ex vivo models of venom activity. These data highlight the potential utility of ssDNA aptamers as novel toxin-inhibiting therapeutics of value for tackling snakebite envenoming.
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- Nessrin Alomran
- Centre for Snakebite Research & Interventions, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK; (N.A.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Road, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia;
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Riyadh 12713, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Snakebite Research & Interventions, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK; (N.A.); (J.A.)
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- Centre for Snakebite Research & Interventions, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK; (N.A.); (J.A.)
- Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Road, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia;
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Riyadh 12713, Saudi Arabia
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Zacco E, Kantelberg O, Milanetti E, Armaos A, Panei FP, Gregory J, Jeacock K, Clarke DJ, Chandran S, Ruocco G, Gustincich S, Horrocks MH, Pastore A, Tartaglia GG. Probing TDP-43 condensation using an in silico designed aptamer. Nat Commun 2022; 13:3306. [PMID: 35739092 PMCID: PMC9226187 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-30944-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Aptamers are artificial oligonucleotides binding to specific molecular targets. They have a promising role in therapeutics and diagnostics but are often difficult to design. Here, we exploited the catRAPID algorithm to generate aptamers targeting TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), whose aggregation is associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. On the pathway to forming insoluble inclusions, TDP-43 adopts a heterogeneous population of assemblies, many smaller than the diffraction-limit of light. We demonstrated that our aptamers bind TDP-43 and used the tightest interactor, Apt-1, as a probe to visualize TDP-43 condensates with super-resolution microscopy. At a resolution of 10 nanometers, we tracked TDP-43 oligomers undetectable by standard approaches. In cells, Apt-1 interacts with both diffuse and condensed forms of TDP-43, indicating that Apt-1 can be exploited to follow TDP-43 phase transition. The de novo generation of aptamers and their use for microscopy opens a new page to study protein condensation.
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- Elsa Zacco
- Centre for Human Technologies (CHT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Enrico Melen, 83, 16152, Genova, Italy
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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ, UK
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- Department of Physics, Sapienza University, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.,Center for Life Nanoscience, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Regina Elena 291, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Centre for Human Technologies (CHT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Enrico Melen, 83, 16152, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Physics, Sapienza University, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy
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- UK Dementia Research Institute at University of Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh bioQuarter, Chancellor's Building, 49 Little F, Edinburgh, UK.,Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Euan MacDonald Centre for MND Research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ, UK
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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ, UK
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- UK Dementia Research Institute at University of Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh bioQuarter, Chancellor's Building, 49 Little F, Edinburgh, UK.,Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.,Euan MacDonald Centre for MND Research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Physics, Sapienza University, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.,Center for Life Nanoscience, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Regina Elena 291, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Centre for Human Technologies (CHT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Enrico Melen, 83, 16152, Genova, Italy
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- EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ, UK.
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- UK Dementia Research Institute at the Maurice Wohl Institute of King's College London, London, SE5 9RT, UK.
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- Centre for Human Technologies (CHT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Enrico Melen, 83, 16152, Genova, Italy. .,Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Dr. Aiguader 88, 08003, Barcelona, Spain. .,Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies, ICREA, Passeig Lluís Companys 23, 08010, Barcelona, Spain. .,Department of Biology 'Charles Darwin', Sapienza University of Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, Rome, 00185, Italy.
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Dzuvor CKO, Tettey EL, Danquah MK. Aptamers as promising nanotheranostic tools in the COVID-19 pandemic era. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 14:e1785. [PMID: 35238490 PMCID: PMC9111085 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The emergence of SARS‐COV‐2, the causative agent of new coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) has become a pandemic threat. Early and precise detection of the virus is vital for effective diagnosis and treatment. Various testing kits and assays, including nucleic acid detection methods, antigen tests, serological tests, and enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), have been implemented or are being explored to detect the virus and/or characterize cellular and antibody responses to the infection. However, these approaches have inherent drawbacks such as nonspecificity, high cost, are characterized by long turnaround times for test results, and can be labor‐intensive. Also, the circulating SARS‐COV‐2 variant of concerns, reduced antibody sensitivity and/or neutralization, and possible antibody‐dependent enhancement (ADE) have warranted the search for alternative potent therapeutics. Aptamers, which are single‐stranded oligonucleotides, generated artificially by SELEX (Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment) may offer the capacity to generate high‐affinity neutralizers and/or bioprobes for monitoring relevant SARS‐COV‐2 and COVID‐19 biomarkers. This article reviews and discusses the prospects of implementing aptamers for rapid point‐of‐care detection and treatment of SARS‐COV‐2. We highlight other SARS‐COV‐2 targets (N protein, spike protein stem‐helix), SELEX augmented with competition assays and in silico technologies for rapid discovery and isolation of theranostic aptamers against COVID‐19 and future pandemics. It further provides an overview on site‐specific bioconjugation approaches, customizable molecular scaffolding strategies, and nanotechnology platforms to engineer these aptamers into ultrapotent blockers, multivalent therapeutics, and vaccines to boost both humoral and cellular immunity against the virus. This article is categorized under:Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies Diagnostic Tools > Biosensing Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Infectious Disease Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Respiratory Disease
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- Christian K O Dzuvor
- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
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Li Y, Song M, Gao R, Lu F, Liu J, Huang Q. Repurposing of thermally stable nucleic-acid aptamers for targeting tetrodotoxin (TTX). Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2022; 20:2134-2142. [PMID: 35832627 PMCID: PMC9092388 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2022.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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- Yuanyuan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Centre of Gene Technology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Centre of Gene Technology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Centre of Gene Technology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- Corresponding authors at: State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Centre of Gene Technology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China (Q. Huang).
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- State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Centre of Gene Technology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- Multiscale Research Institute of Complex Systems, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
- Corresponding authors at: State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, MOE Engineering Research Centre of Gene Technology, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China (Q. Huang).
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Chen J, Zhao Y, Feng W. Selection and Characterization of DNA Aptamers Targeting hLCN6 Protein for Sperm Capture. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 194:2565-2580. [PMID: 35171466 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-03834-7] [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] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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It is an urgent and difficult task to establish a simple and efficient method for identifying and isolating sperm cells from mixed stains in forensic science. In this project, we developed a DNA aptamer-based system for sperm separation and purification from mixed stain samples by targeting sperm surface proteins. Human lipocalin 6 (hLCN6) is an epididymal secreted protein that binds to the head and tail of sperm cells and associated with sperm maturation. Using systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) technology, aptamers that bind with high affinity and specificity to hLCN6 were screened from a random single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) library using magnetic bead-bound hLCN6 as target. The enriched library was obtained after 15 SELEX rounds. Of hLCN6-binding aptamer variants, 19 were further classified into one of the four groups based on their N60 random sequence regions, wherein one representative from each group was characterized. Prediction analysis of the secondary structure suggested discrete features with typical loop and stem motifs. Binding capability of selected aptamers was investigated by quantitative PCR, and aptamer H2 was found to be the most specific aptamer to sperm cells. The dissociation constant (Kd) of H2 aptamer was calculated as 3.21 ± 0.75 nM. Furthermore, H2 aptamer-coupled magnetic beads can recognize and capture sperm cells, which establishes the foundation of an approach for rapidly isolating sperm cells from mixed stains based on nucleic acid-protein interaction.
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- Jiong Chen
- Department of Forensic Biology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Kaiyuan Street 263, Luoyang, 471023, China.
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- CITIC Heavy Industries Co., Ltd, Luoyang, 471003, China
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- Department of Forensic Biology, Henan University of Science and Technology, Kaiyuan Street 263, Luoyang, 471023, China
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Tong X, Ga L, Ai J, Wang Y. Progress in cancer drug delivery based on AS1411 oriented nanomaterials. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:57. [PMID: 35101048 PMCID: PMC8805415 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01240-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Targeted cancer therapy has become one of the most important medical methods because of the spreading and metastatic nature of cancer. Based on the introduction of AS1411 and its four-chain structure, this paper reviews the research progress in cancer detection and drug delivery systems by modifying AS1411 aptamers based on graphene, mesoporous silica, silver and gold. The application of AS1411 in cancer treatment and drug delivery and the use of AS1411 as a targeting agent for the detection of cancer markers such as nucleoli were summarized from three aspects of active targeting, passive targeting and targeted nucleic acid apharmers. Although AS1411 has been withdrawn from clinical trials, the research surrounding its structural optimization is still very popular. Further progress has been made in the modification of nanoparticles loaded with TCM extracts by AS1411.
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- Xin Tong
- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Geographical Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry, Inner Mongolia Normal University, 81 Zhaowudalu, Hohhot, 010022, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Jinchuankaifaqu, Hohhot, 010110, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Geographical Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry, Inner Mongolia Normal University, 81 Zhaowudalu, Hohhot, 010022, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, College of Geographical Science, Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry, Inner Mongolia Normal University, 81 Zhaowudalu, Hohhot, 010022, China.
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Aptamers-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Solution in SARS-CoV-2. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031412. [PMID: 35163338 PMCID: PMC8836149 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The SARS-CoV-2 virus is currently the most serious challenge to global public health. Its emergence has severely disrupted the functioning of health services and the economic and social situation worldwide. Therefore, new diagnostic and therapeutic tools are urgently needed to allow for the early detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and appropriate treatment, which is crucial for the effective control of the COVID-19 disease. The ideal solution seems to be the use of aptamers—short fragments of nucleic acids, DNA or RNA—that can bind selected proteins with high specificity and affinity. They can be used in methods that base the reading of the test result on fluorescence phenomena, chemiluminescence, and electrochemical changes. Exploiting the properties of aptamers will enable the introduction of rapid, sensitive, specific, and low-cost tests for the routine diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. Aptamers are excellent candidates for the development of point-of-care diagnostic devices and are potential therapeutic tools for the treatment of COVID-19. They can effectively block coronavirus activity in multiple fields by binding viral proteins and acting as carriers of therapeutic substances. In this review, we present recent developments in the design of various types of aptasensors to detect and treat the SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Serumula W, Fernandez G, Gonzalez VM, Parboosing R. Anti-HIV Aptamers: Challenges and Prospects. Curr HIV Res 2022; 20:7-19. [PMID: 34503417 DOI: 10.2174/1570162x19666210908114825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection continues to be a significant health burden in many countries around the world. Current HIV treatment through a combination of different antiretroviral drugs (cART) effectively suppresses viral replication, but drug resistance and crossresistance are significant challenges. This has prompted the search for novel targets and agents, such as nucleic acid aptamers. Nucleic acid aptamers are oligonucleotides that attach to the target sites with high affinity and specificity. This review provides a target-by-target account of research into anti-HIV aptamers and summarises the challenges and prospects of this therapeutic strategy, specifically in the unique context of HIV infection.
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- William Serumula
- Department of Virology, National Health Laboratory Service, University of KwaZulu-Natal, c/o Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, 5th Floor Laboratory Building, 800 Bellair Road, Mayville, Durban 4091, South Africa
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- Departamento de Bioquímica-Investigación, Aptus Biotech SL, Avda. Cardenal Herrera Oria, 298-28035 Madrid. Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica-Investigación, Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS)-Hospital Ramón y Cajal, 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Virology, National Health Laboratory Service, University of KwaZulu-Natal, c/o Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, 5th Floor Laboratory Building, 800 Bellair Road, Mayville, Durban 4091, South Africa
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Zheng X, Gao S, Wu J, Hu X. A Fluorescent Aptasensor Based on Assembled G-Quadruplex and Thioflavin T for the Detection of Biomarker VEGF165. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:764123. [PMID: 34869275 PMCID: PMC8636943 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.764123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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VEGF165, a regulator of angiogenesis, has been widely used as a serum biomarker for a number of human diseases, including cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, bronchial asthma, and diabetic eye disease. The rapid, accurate, and convenient detection of VEGF165 is a crucial step in effective healthcare monitoring, disease diagnosis, and prognosis assessment. In this study, a fluorescent aptasensor based on an assembled G-quadruplex and the signal molecule ThT was developed for VEGF165 detection. First, G-rich DNA fragments were assembled at both ends of the anti-VEGF165 aptamer, and the B-DNA form was converted into a G-quadruplex structure aptamer (G4-Apt). Then, ThT was introduced, and the G-quadruplex significantly enhanced the fluorescence intensity of the bound ThT. When VEGF165 was present, the higher affinity of the aptamer to the target protein allowed the G4-Apt/VEGF165 complex to form and release ThT, which emitted only weak fluorescence in the free state. Therefore, the aptasensor exhibited a good linear detection window from 1.56 to 25 nM VEGF165, with a limit of detection of 0.138 nM. In addition, the aptasensor was applied to detect VEGF165 in clinical serum samples, showing good accuracy, reproducibility, and stability. These results indicate that our developed fluorescent aptasensor can potentially be a reliable, convenient, and cost-effective approach for the sensitive, specific, and rapid detection of the VEGF165 biomarker.
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- Xin Zheng
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Institutes of Brain Science, State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology and MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Ajamgard M, Sardroodi JJ, Ebrahimzadeh AR, Kamelabad MR. Molecular dynamics simulation study of gold nanosheet as drug delivery vehicles for anti-HIV-1 aptamers. Comput Biol Chem 2021; 95:107595. [PMID: 34739903 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2021.107595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The adsorption process of three aptamers with gold nanosheet (GNS) as a drug carrier has been investigated with the help of molecular dynamics simulations. The sequencing of the considered aptamers are as (CUUCAUUGUAACUUCUCAUAAUUUCCCGAGGCUUUUACUUUCGGGGUCCU) and (CCGGGUCGUCCCCUACGGGGACUAAAGACUGUGUCCAACCGCCCUCGCCU) for AP1 and AP2, respectively. AP3 is a muted version of AP1 in which nucleotide positions 4, 6, 18, 28 and 39 have C4A, U6G, A18G, G28A, and U39C mutations. At positions 24, and 40, a deletion mutation is seen to eliminate U24 and U40 bases. These aptamers are inhibitors for HIV-1 protease and can be candidates as potential pharmaceutics for treatment of AIDS in the future. The interactions between considered aptamers and GNS have been analyzed in detail with help of structural and energetic properties. These analyses showed that all three aptamers could well adsorb on GNS. Overall, the final results show that the adsorption of AP2 on the GNS is more favorable than other considered ones and consequently GNS can be considered as a device in order to immobilize these aptamers.
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- Marzieh Ajamgard
- Molecular Simulation Laboratory (MSL), Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran; Molecular Sciences and Engineering Research Group (MSERG), Iran
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- Molecular Simulation Laboratory (MSL), Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran; Molecular Sciences and Engineering Research Group (MSERG), Iran.
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- Molecular Simulation Laboratory (MSL), Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Physics, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran; Molecular Sciences and Engineering Research Group (MSERG), Iran
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- Molecular Simulation Laboratory (MSL), Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran; Molecular Sciences and Engineering Research Group (MSERG), Iran
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Liu D, Huang P, Wu FY. Highly Specific and Rapid Colorimetric Detection of Tetracycline in Pills and Milk Based on Aptamer-Controlled Aggregation of Silver Nanoparticles. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42250-021-00286-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Tapp M, Dennis P, Naik RR, Milam VT. Competition-Enhanced Ligand Selection to Screen for DNA Aptamers for Spherical Gold Nanoparticles. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:9043-9052. [PMID: 34279112 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The Competition-Enhanced Ligand Selection (CompELS) approach was used to identify aptamer candidates for spherical gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). This approach differs from conventional Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential enrichment (SELEX)-based aptamer screening by eliminating repeated elution and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification steps of bound candidate sequences between each selection round to continually enrich the candidate aptamer pool with oligonucleotides remaining from an earlier SELEX selection round. Instead, a new pool of unenriched oligonucleotides is added during each CompELS selection round to compete with existing target-bound oligonucleotides species for target binding sites. In this study, 24 aptamer candidates for AuNPs were identified using the CompELS approach and then compared to reveal similarities in their primary structures and their predicted secondary structures. No strong patterns in individual base identities (position-dependent) nor in segments of consecutive bases (independent of position) prevailed among the identified sequences. Motifs in predicted secondary structures, on the other hand, were shared among otherwise unrelated aptamer sequences. These motifs were revealed using a systematic classification and enumeration of distinct secondary structure elements, namely, hairpins, duplexes, single-stranded segments, interior loops, bulges, and multibranched loops.
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- Materials & Manufacturing Directorate, Soft Matter Materials Branch, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
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- 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
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Lavu PS, Mondal B, Ramlal S. Selection and Characterization of Cell Surface Specific Aptamer and Development of Fluorescence Assay for Detection of Shigella flexneri from Water Samples. J Fluoresc 2021; 31:685-693. [PMID: 33582948 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-021-02691-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The present study demonstrates, development of ssDNA aptamers against whole cell of S. flexneri employing a whole bacterium-based Systemic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX). After ten rounds of SELEX, cell surface specific aptamer pool was cloned, sequenced and divided based on sequence similarities and secondary structure. Binding affinity of FITC labelled aptamer from different group were carried out by flow cytometry analysis. The dissociation constant (Kd) values for specific and higher binder were evaluated to range from 144 to 329 nM. Six high binding aptamers with lower dissociation constant was chosen for selectivity study. Aptamer SHI 23, SHI 37 and SHI 42 showed higher selectivity towards S. flexneri in comparison with other related bacteria. Further applicability of selected aptamer was proven by fluorescence assay for convenience detection of target cell from spiked water sample and natural contaminated water samples. Altogether, aptamer generated in this study can be alternative DNA ligands for detection of S. flexneri compared to available ligands.
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- Padma Sudharani Lavu
- Microbiology Division, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Siddharthanagar, Mysore, Karnataka, 570011, India
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- Microbiology Division, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Siddharthanagar, Mysore, Karnataka, 570011, India
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- Microbiology Division, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Siddharthanagar, Mysore, Karnataka, 570011, India.
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Bu S, Wang K, Li Z, Wang C, Hao Z, Liu W, Wan J. An electrochemical biosensor based on methylene blue-loaded nanocomposites as signal-amplifying tags to detect pathogenic bacteria. Analyst 2021; 145:4328-4334. [PMID: 32367088 DOI: 10.1039/d0an00470g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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A sandwich-type electrochemical biosensor was successfully constructed for the sensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria. In this biosensor platform, methylene blue (MB) organic-inorganic nanocomposites (MB@MI) were synthesized from magainin I (MI, antimicrobial peptide specific to Escherichia coli O157:H7), Cu3(PO4)2 and MB via a one-pot method, and were explored as a novel electrochemical signal label of biosensors generating amplified electrochemical signals by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). E. coli O157:H7 specifically sandwich bound to the aptamers on the electrode surface and MB@MI nanocomposites, and the changes in the current signal generated on the electrode surface were used for the quantitative determination of E. coli O157:H7. Under optimum conditions, the proposed biosensor showed excellent performance with a wide linear range of 102-107 CFU mL-1 and a low detection limit of 32 CFU mL-1, featuring favorable selectivity, repeatability and stability. According to the experiments conducted on real samples, the proposed approach is capable of detecting pathogenic bacteria in clinical diagnostics.
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- Shengjun Bu
- Institute of Military Veterinary, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China.
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- Institute of Military Veterinary, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China. and Southern Laboratory of Ocean Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangdong, 519082, China
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- Institute of Military Veterinary, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China.
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- Institute of Military Veterinary, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China.
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- Institute of Military Veterinary, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China.
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- Institute of Military Veterinary, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China.
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- Institute of Military Veterinary, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Changchun, 130122, China.
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Zheng X, Gao S, Wu J, Hu X. Recent Advances in Aptamer-Based Biosensors for Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:605229. [PMID: 33414776 PMCID: PMC7782355 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.605229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Increasing concerns about nosocomial infection, food and environmental safety have prompted the development of rapid, accurate, specific and ultrasensitive methods for the early detection of critical pathogens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most common pathogens that cause infection. It is ubiquitous in nature, being found in water, soil, and food, and poses a great threat to public health. The conventional detection technologies are either time consuming or readily produce false positive/negative results, which makes them unsuitable for early diagnosis and spot detection of P. aeruginosa. To circumvent these drawbacks, many efforts have been made to develop biosensors using aptamers as bio-recognition elements. Various aptamer-based biosensors for clinical diagnostics, food, and environmental monitoring of P. aeruginosa have been developed in recent years. In this review, we focus on the latest advances in aptamer-based biosensors for detection of P. aeruginosa. Representative biosensors are outlined according to their sensing mechanisms, which include optical, electrochemical and other signal transduction methods. Possible future trends in aptamer biosensors for pathogen detection are also outlined.
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- Xin Zheng
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Institute of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University), Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology, MOE Frontiers Center for Brain Science, Institute of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia (Fudan University), Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Investigation of a Truncated Aptamer for Ofloxacin Detection Using a Rapid FRET-Based Apta-Assay. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:antibiotics9120860. [PMID: 33287135 PMCID: PMC7761777 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9120860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this work, we describe the use of a new truncated aptamer for the determination of ofloxacin (OFL), being a principal quinolone commonly used in both human and animal healthcare. Since the affinity of a 72-mer ssDNA sequence has been previously described without further investigations, this paper demonstrates the first computational prediction of the binding motif between this aptamer and OFL through in silico molecular docking studies. Besides, we suggest the application of the characterized recognition mechanism in a simple FRET (Förster Resonance Energy Transfer) pattern for the rapid aptasensing of the quinolone of interest. Accordingly, our approach harnesses the fluorescence quenching of the fluorescein-tagged aptamer (FAM-APT) induced by its partial hybridization to a tetramethyl rhodamine-labelled complementary ssDNA (TAMRA-cDNA). In such a structure, dye labels brought into close proximity act as a FRET pair. Upon ofloxacin addition, an affinity competition occurs to form a more stable FAM-APT/OFL complex, thus unquenching the FAM-APT signal. Interestingly, the recovered fluorescence intensity was found to correlate well with the antibiotic's concentrations in the range of 0.2-200 μM in HEPES buffer, with a linear response that ranged between 0.2 and 20 μM. The rapid apta-assay achieved limits of detection and quantification of 0.12 and 0.40 μM, respectively. The truncated aptamer has also shown an improved specificity toward OFL than other quinolones, compared to the original full-length aptamer described in previous works. Finally, the practical application of the developed apta-assay was successfully confirmed to detect OFL quinolone in spiked milk samples, with satisfactory recoveries ranging between 97.4% and 111.4%.
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Allemailem KS, Almatroudi A, Alsahli MA, Basfar GT, Alrumaihi F, Rahmani AH, Khan AA. Recent advances in understanding oligonucleotide aptamers and their applications as therapeutic agents. 3 Biotech 2020; 10:551. [PMID: 33269185 PMCID: PMC7686427 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-020-02546-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The innovative discovery of aptamers was based on target-specific treatment in clinical diagnostics and therapeutics. Aptamers are synthetic, single-stranded oligonucleotides, simply described as chemical antibodies, which can bind to diverse targets with high specificity and affinity. Aptamers are synthesized by the SELEX technique, and possess distinctive properties as small size (10-50 kDa), higher stability, easy manufacture and less immunogenicity. These oligonucleotides are easily degraded by nucleases, so require some important modifications like capping and incorporation of modified nucleotides. RNA aptamers can be modified chemically on 2' positions using -NH3, -F, -deoxy, or -OMe groups to enhance their nuclease resistance. Aptamers have been employed for multiple purposes, as direct drugs or aptamer-drug conjugates targeted against different diseased cells. Different aptamer-conjugated nanovehicles (e.g., micelles, liposomes, silica nano-shells) have been designed to transport diverse anticancer-drugs like doxorubicin and cisplatin in bulk to minimize systemic cytotoxicity. Some drug-loaded nanovehicles (up to 97% loading capacity) and conjugated with specific aptamer resulted in more than 60% tumor inhibition as compared to unconjugated drug-loaded nanovehicles which showed only 31% cancer inhibition. In addition, aptamers have been widely used in basic research, food safety, environmental monitoring, clinical diagnostics and therapeutics. Different FDA-approved RNA and DNA aptamers are now available in the market, used for the treatment of diverse diseases, especially cancer. These aptamers include Macugen, Pegaptanib, etc. Despite a good progress in aptamer use, the present-day chemotherapeutics and drug targeting systems still face great challenges. Here in this review article, we are discussing nucleic acid aptamers, preparation, role in the transportation of different nanoparticle vehicles and their applications as therapeutic agents.
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- Khaled S. Allemailem
- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6699, Buraydah, 51452 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6699, Buraydah, 51452 Saudi Arabia
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Chen YF, Goodheart C, Rua D. The Body's Cellular and Molecular Response to Protein-Coated Medical Device Implants: A Review Focused on Fibronectin and BMP Proteins. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21228853. [PMID: 33238458 PMCID: PMC7700595 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21228853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Recent years have seen a marked rise in implantation into the body of a great variety of devices: hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, pacemakers, meshes, glucose sensors, and many others. Cochlear and retinal implants are being developed to restore hearing and sight. After surgery to implant a device, adjacent cells interact with the implant and release molecular signals that result in attraction, infiltration of the tissue, and attachment to the implant of various cell types including monocytes, macrophages, and platelets. These cells release additional signaling molecules (chemokines and cytokines) that recruit tissue repair cells to the device site. Some implants fail and require additional revision surgery that is traumatic for the patient and expensive for the payer. This review examines the literature for evidence to support the possibility that fibronectins and BMPs could be coated on the implants as part of the manufacturing process so that the proteins could be released into the tissue surrounding the implant and improve the rate of successful implantation.
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- Yi-Fan Chen
- Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA;
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- Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA;
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Luan Y, Wang N, Li C, Guo X, Lu A. Advances in the Application of Aptamer Biosensors to the Detection of Aminoglycoside Antibiotics. Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:E787. [PMID: 33171809 PMCID: PMC7695002 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9110787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Antibiotic abuse is becoming increasingly serious and the potential for harm to human health and the environment has aroused widespread social concern. Aminoglycoside antibiotics (AGs) are broad-spectrum antibiotics that have been widely used in clinical and animal medicine. Consequently, their residues are commonly found in animal-derived food items and the environment. A simple, rapid, and sensitive detection method for on-site screening and detection of AGs is urgently required. In recent years, with the development of molecular detection technology, nucleic acid aptamers have been successfully used as recognition molecules for the identification and detection of AGs in food and the environment. These aptamers have high affinities, selectivities, and specificities, are inexpensive, and can be produced with small batch-to-batch differences. This paper reviews the applications of aptamers for AG detection in colorimetric, fluorescent, chemiluminescent, surface plasmon resonance, and electrochemical sensors for the analysis in food and environmental samples. This study provides useful references for future research.
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- Yunxia Luan
- Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing, Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Risk Assessment Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Agriculture Environment Monitoring, Beijing 100097, China; (Y.L.); (N.W.); (C.L.); (X.G.)
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- Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing, Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Risk Assessment Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Agriculture Environment Monitoring, Beijing 100097, China; (Y.L.); (N.W.); (C.L.); (X.G.)
- College of Pharmacy, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou 121001, China
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- Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing, Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Risk Assessment Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Agriculture Environment Monitoring, Beijing 100097, China; (Y.L.); (N.W.); (C.L.); (X.G.)
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- Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing, Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Risk Assessment Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Agriculture Environment Monitoring, Beijing 100097, China; (Y.L.); (N.W.); (C.L.); (X.G.)
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- Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing, Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Risk Assessment Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Agriculture Environment Monitoring, Beijing 100097, China; (Y.L.); (N.W.); (C.L.); (X.G.)
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Han J, Gao L, Wang J, Wang J. Application and development of aptamer in cancer: from clinical diagnosis to cancer therapy. J Cancer 2020; 11:6902-6915. [PMID: 33123281 PMCID: PMC7592013 DOI: 10.7150/jca.49532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Traditional anticancer therapies can cause serious side effects in clinical treatment due to their nonspecific of tumor cells. Aptamers, also termed as 'chemical antibodies', are short DNA or RNA oligonucleotides selected from the synthetic large random single-strand oligonucleotide library by systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) to bind to lots of different targets, such as proteins or nucleic acid structures. Aptamers have good affinities and high specificity with target molecules, thus may be able to act as drugs themselves to directly inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells, or own great potentialities in the targeted drug delivery systems which can be used in tumor diagnosis and target specific tumor cells, thereby minimizing the toxicity to normal cells. Here we review the unique properties of aptamer represents a great opportunity when applied to the rapidly developing fields of biotechnology and discuss the recent developments in the use of aptamers as powerful tools for analytic, diagnostic and therapeutic applications for cancer.
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- Jing Han
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000 China
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- Department of Dermatology, Heji Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000 China
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- Department of Pathology, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000 China
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- Department of Immunology, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000 China
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Jose J, Thomas AM, Mendonsa D, Al-Sanea MM, Uddin MS, Parambi DGT, Charyulu RN, Mathew B. Aptamers in Drug Design: An Emerging Weapon to Fight a Losing Battle. Curr Drug Targets 2020; 20:1624-1635. [PMID: 31362673 DOI: 10.2174/1389450120666190729121747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Implementation of novel and biocompatible polymers in drug design is an emerging and rapidly growing area of research. Even though we have a large number of polymer materials for various applications, the biocompatibility of these materials remains as a herculean task for researchers. Aptamers provide a vital and efficient solution to this problem. They are usually small (ranging from 20 to 60 nucleotides, single-stranded DNA or RNA oligonucleotides which are capable of binding to molecules possessing high affinity and other properties like specificity. This review focuses on different aspects of Aptamers in drug discovery, starting from its preparation methods and covering the recent scenario reported in the literature regarding their use in drug discovery. We address the limitations of Aptamers and provide valuable insights into their future potential in the areas regarding drug discovery research. Finally, we explained the major role of Aptamers like medical imaging techniques, application as synthetic antibodies, and the most recent application, which is in combination with nanomedicines.
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- Jobin Jose
- Department of Pharmaceutics, N.G.S.M. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, N.G.S.M. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, N.G.S.M. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, India
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- College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Al Jouf-2014, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.,Pharmakon Neuroscience Research Network, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Al Jouf-2014, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, N.G.S.M. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, NITTE Deemed to be University, Mangalore, India
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- Division of Drug Design and Medicinal Chemistry Research Lab, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Ahalia School of Pharmacy, Palakkad 678557, Kerala, India
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Fluorescent aptasensor based on G-quadruplex-assisted structural transformation for the detection of biomarker lipocalin 1. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 169:112607. [PMID: 32947081 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading global cause of blindness in the working-age population. Early diagnosis and intervention can effectively reduce the risk for blindness. However, the current diagnostic methods in clinical practice remain constrained by nonquantitative examinations and individual ophthalmologists' experiences. Sensitive, specific and accurate detection of DR-specific biomarkers is an important approach to achieve its early and rapid diagnosis. In this study, a high-affinity aptamer APT12TM that specifically binds to the tear-derived DR biomarker lipocalin 1 was obtained. The aptamer APT12TM can be folded into a stable B-DNA structure, and its strong interaction with LCN 1, including hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, is an important factor for targeted recognition and high-affinity binding. A G-rich DNA fragment was further assembled at both ends of the aptamer APT12TM, and the B-DNA form was successfully converted into a parallel G-quadruplex. Most importantly, LCN 1 could induce further transformation of the G-quadruplex structure. Therefore, a fluorescent aptasensor based on G-quadruplex-assisted structural transformation was developed through the Thioflavin T mediator. The aptasensor exhibited a broad detection window from 0.25 to 1000 nM LCN 1, with a limit of detection of 0.2 nM. Furthermore, the aptasensor was applied to LCN 1 detection in artificial tear samples and displayed good reproducibility and stability. These results show that the developed aptasensor has significant potential for sensitive, specific and convenient detection of the DR-specific biomarker LCN 1.
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Piyush R, Rajarshi K, Chatterjee A, Khan R, Ray S. Nucleic acid-based therapy for coronavirus disease 2019. Heliyon 2020; 6:e05007. [PMID: 32984620 PMCID: PMC7501848 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the pandemic that originated in China has already spread into more than 190 countries, resulting in huge loss of human life and many more are at the stake of losing it; if not intervened with the best therapeutics to contain the disease. For that aspect, various scientific groups are continuously involved in the development of an effective line of treatment to control the novel coronavirus from spreading rapidly. Worldwide scientists are evaluating various biomolecules and synthetic inhibitors against COVID-19; where the nucleic acid-based molecules may be considered as potential drug candidates. These molecules have been proved potentially effective against SARS-CoV, which shares high sequence similarity with SARS-CoV-2. Recent advancements in nucleic acid-based therapeutics are helpful in targeted drug delivery, safely and effectively. The use of nucleic acid-based molecules also known to regulate the level of gene expression inside the target cells. This review mainly focuses on various nucleic acid-based biologically active molecules and their therapeutic potentials in developing vaccines for SARS-CoV-2.
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- Ravikant Piyush
- School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625021, India
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- School of Community Science and Technology (SOCSAT) Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal 711103, India
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- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-Virus Research Laboratory, NICED, Kolkata, India
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- Motihari College of Engineering, Bariyarpur, Motihari, NH 28A, Furshatpur, Motihari, Bihar 845401, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi Central University Motihari, 845401, India
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Ajamgard M, Sardroodi JJ, Ebrahimzadeh AR. A Molecular Dynamics Study of the Inhibition of Monomeric HIV‐1 Protease as An Alternative to Overcome Drug Resistance by RNA Aptamers as A Therapeutic Tool. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202000990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Marzieh Ajamgard
- Department of ChemistryFaculty of Basic SciencesAzarbaijan Shahid Madani University Tabriz Iran
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Schmitz FRW, Valério A, de Oliveira D, Hotza D. An overview and future prospects on aptamers for food safety. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2020; 104:6929-6939. [PMID: 32588103 PMCID: PMC7315907 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10747-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Introduction Many bacteria are responsible for infections in humans and plants, being found in vegetables, water, and medical devices. Most bacterial detection methods are time-consuming and take days to give the result. Aptamers are a promising alternative for a quick and reliable measurement technique to detect bacteria present in food products. Selected aptamers are DNA or RNA oligonucleotides that can bind with bacteria or other molecules with affinity and specificity for the target cells by the SELEX or cell-SELEX technique. This method is based on some rounds to remove the non-ligand oligonucleotides, leaving the aptamers specific to bind to the selected bacteria. Compared with conventional methodologies, the detection approach using aptamers is a rapid, low-cost form of analysis. Objective This review summarizes obtention methods and applications of aptamers in the food industry and biotechnology. Besides, different techniques with aptamers are presented, which enable more effective target detection. Conclusion Applications of aptamers as biosensors, or the association of aptamers with nanomaterials, may be employed in analyses by colorimetric, fluorescence, or electrical devices. Additionally, more efficient ways of sample preparation are presented, which can support food safety to provide human health, with a low-cost method for contaminant detection.Key points • Aptamers are promising for detecting contaminants outbreaks. • Studies are needed to identify aptamers for different targets. |
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- Fernanda Raquel Wust Schmitz
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering (EQA), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering (EQA), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering (EQA), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Food Engineering (EQA), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil
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Krasitskaya VV, Goncharova NS, Biriukov VV, Bashmakova EE, Kabilov MR, Baykov IK, Sokolov AE, Frank LA. The Ca 2+ -Regulated Photoprotein Obelin as a Tool for SELEX Monitoring and DNA Aptamer Affinity Evaluation. Photochem Photobiol 2020; 96:1041-1046. [PMID: 32304233 DOI: 10.1111/php.13274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bioluminescent solid-phase analysis was proposed to monitor the selection process and to determine binding characteristics of the aptamer-target complexes during design and development of the specific aptamers. The assay involves Ca2+ -regulated photoprotein obelin as a simple, sensitive and fast reporter. Applicability and the prospects of the approach were exemplified by identification of DNA aptamers to cardiac troponin I, a highly specific early biomarker for acute myocardial infarction. Two structurally different aptamers specific to various epitopes of troponin I were obtained and then tested in a model bioluminescent assay.
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- Institute of Biophysics SB RAS, Federal Research Center KSC SB RAS, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia.,Kirensky Institute of Physics, Federal Research Center KSC SB RAS, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
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- Institute of Biophysics SB RAS, Federal Research Center KSC SB RAS, Krasnoyarsk, Russia.,Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia
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An amplification strategy for detecting HER2 with a quasi-targeted proteomics approach coupled with aptamer-triggered hybridization chain reaction. Talanta 2020; 215:120918. [PMID: 32312461 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.120918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive is a particularly aggressive type of the breast cancer. Because of the evidence has revealed that accurate HER2 status detection is crucial for prognosis and treatment strategy selection, great effort has been taken to develop assays for sensitive and accurate quantification of HER2. However, nonspecific amplification effect of most current assays limits the quantification accuracy of low abundance HER2. In the present work, we developed an LC-MS/MS-based quasi-targeted proteomics strategy coupled with hybridization chain reaction (HCR) for amplification of the HER2 protein signal. In the described strategy, the aptamer triggered the HCR system to undergo a cascade of hybridization events, with the two locked hairpins conjugated to the substrate peptide to form aptamer-HCR peptide probes. The membrane protein HER2 was recognized by probe and the signal was to be converted and then amplified into the mass response of the reporter peptide, which could be quantified using LC-MS/MS. The signal intensity was approximately five fold greater than that without signal amplification. Finally, the developed assay was applied for the quantitative analysis of HER2 in breast cell lines and monitor the dynamic change of HER2 in drug induced HER2 negative cells. The result demonstrated that combination of HCR signal amplification and mass spectrometry provides a novel approach for simple, accurate, and quantitative monitoring of low abundance protein.
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Kassahun GS, Griveau S, Juillard S, Champavert J, Ringuedé A, Bresson B, Tran Y, Bedioui F, Slim C. Hydrogel Matrix-Grafted Impedimetric Aptasensors for the Detection of Diclofenac. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:827-836. [PMID: 31910020 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b02031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Driven by the growing concern about the release of untreated emerging pollutants and the need for determining small amounts of these pollutants present in the environment, novel biosensors dedicated to molecular recognition are developed. We have designed biosensors using a novel class of grafted polymers, surface-attached hydrogel thin films, on conductive transducers as a biocompatible matrix for biomolecule immobilization. We showed that they can be dedicated to the molecular recognition of diclofenac (DCL). The immobilization of the aptamer onto surface-attached hydrogel thin films by covalent attachment provides a biodegradable shelter, providing the aptamer with excellent environments to preserve its active and functional structure while allowing the detection of DCL. The grafting of the aptamer is obtained using the formation of amide bonds via the activation of carboxylic acid groups of the poly(acrylic acid) hydrogel thin film. For improved sensitivity and higher stability of the sensor, a high density of the immobilized aptamer is enabled. The aptamer-modified electrode was then incubated with DCL solutions at different concentrations. The performances of the aptasensor were investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The change in charge-transfer resistance was found to be linear with DCL concentration in the 30 pM to 1 μM range. The detection limit was calculated to be 0.02 nM. The improvement of the limit of detection can be mainly attributed to the three-dimensional environment of the hydrogel matrix which improves the grafting density of the aptamer and the affinity of the aptamer to DCL.
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- G S Kassahun
- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech , 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie , 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech , 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie , 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech , 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie , 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech , 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie , 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Institut de Recherche de Chimie de Paris (IRCP), PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech , 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie , 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Soft Matter Engineering and Science, PSL Research University, UMR 7615 CNRS, ESPCI , 10 Rue Vauquelin , F-75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Soft Matter Engineering and Science, PSL Research University, UMR 7615 CNRS, ESPCI , 10 Rue Vauquelin , F-75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech , 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie , 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (iCLeHS), PSL Research University, CNRS, Chimie ParisTech , 11 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie , 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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Targeting strategies for superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in cancer therapy. Acta Biomater 2020; 102:13-34. [PMID: 31759124 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Among various nanoparticles, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) have been increasingly studied for their excellent superparamagnetism, magnetic heating properties, and enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The conjugation of SPIONs with drugs to obtain delivery nanosystems has several advantages including magnetic targeted functionalization, in vivo imaging, magnetic thermotherapy, and combined delivery of anticancer agents. To further increase the targeting efficiency of drugs through a delivery nanosystem based on SPIONs, additional targeting moieties including transferrin, antibodies, aptamers, hyaluronic acid, folate, and targeting peptides are coated onto the surface of SPIONs. Therefore, this review summarizes the latest progresses in the conjugation of targeting molecules and drug delivery nanosystems based on SPIONs, especially focusing on their performances to develop efficient targeted drug delivery systems for tumor therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Some magnetic nanoparticle-based nanocarriers loaded with drugs were evaluated in patients and did not produce convincing results, leading to termination of clinical development in phase II/III. An alternative strategy for drug delivery systems based on SPIONs is the conjugation of these systems with targeting segments such as transferrin, antibodies, aptamers, hyaluronic acid, folate, and targeting peptides. These targeting moieties can be recognized by specific integrin/receptors that are overexpressed specifically on the tumor cell surface, resulting in minimizing dosage and reducing off-target effects. This review focuses on magnetic nanoparticle-based nonviral drug delivery systems with targeting moieties to deliver anticancer drugs, with an aim to provide suggestions on the development of SPIONs through discussion.
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Jeevanandam J, Tan KX, Danquah MK, Guo H, Turgeson A. Advancing Aptamers as Molecular Probes for Cancer Theranostic Applications-The Role of Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Biotechnol J 2020; 15:e1900368. [PMID: 31840436 DOI: 10.1002/biot.201900368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Theranostics cover emerging technologies for cell biomarking for disease diagnosis and targeted introduction of drug ingredients to specific malignant sites. Theranostics development has become a significant biomedical research endeavor for effective diagnosis and treatment of diseases, especially cancer. An efficient biomarking and targeted delivery strategy for theranostic applications requires effective molecular coupling of binding ligands with high affinities to specific receptors on the cancer cell surface. Bioaffinity offers a unique mechanism to bind specific target and receptor molecules from a range of non-targets. The binding efficacy depends on the specificity of the affinity ligand toward the target molecule even at low concentrations. Aptamers are fragments of genetic materials, peptides, or oligonucleotides which possess enhanced specificity in targeting desired cell surface receptor molecules. Aptamer-target binding results from several inter-molecular interactions including hydrogen bond formation, aromatic stacking of flat moieties, hydrophobic interaction, electrostatic, and van der Waals interactions. Advancements in Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX) assay has created the opportunity to artificially generate aptamers that specifically bind to desired cancer and tumor surface receptors with high affinities. This article discusses the potential application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulation to advance aptamer-mediated receptor targeting in targeted cancer therapy. MD simulation offers real-time analysis of the molecular drivers of the aptamer-receptor binding and generate optimal receptor binding conditions for theranostic applications. The article also provides an overview of different cancer types with focus on receptor biomarking and targeted treatment approaches, conventional molecular probes, and aptamers that have been explored for cancer cells targeting.
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- Jaison Jeevanandam
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, 98009, Malaysia
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, USA.,SimCenter, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, USA
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, USA
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Farzadfard A, Shayeh JS, Habibi-Rezaei M, Omidi M. Modification of reduced graphene/Au-aptamer to develop an electrochemical based aptasensor for measurement of glycated albumin. Talanta 2020; 211:120722. [PMID: 32070572 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.120722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2019] [Revised: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Herein, an electrochemical label-free biosensor designed for the detection of glycated albumin (GA) using reduced graphene oxide/Au nanoparticles (RGO/AuNPs) modified by anti-GA aptamer. For fast and simple modification of the electrode, the aptamer chain was thiolated. Transition electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques were used to the characterization of synthesized materials. Structural analysis of nanomaterials shows that graphene sheets were synthesized very fine by average thickness of 2.5 nm and Au nanoparticles distributed on the surface of graphene sheets uniformly. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) square wave voltammetry (SWV) and impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to electrochemical study of the decorated electrode. Electrochemical studies described the potential of fabricated rGO/AuNPs-aptamer electrode to selectively determine GA properly in buffer solution at the range of 2-10 μg mL-1 by the detection limit of 0.07 μg. mL-1 for GA.
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- Azad Farzadfard
- Protein Biotechnology Research Lab (PBRL), School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Protein Biotechnology Research Lab (PBRL), School of Biology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; Nano-Biomedicine Center of Excellence, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research Center, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Protein Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran; School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, USA
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Oltolina F, Colangelo D, Miletto I, Clemente N, Miola M, Verné E, Prat M, Follenzi A. Tumor Targeting by Monoclonal Antibody Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 9:E1575. [PMID: 31698869 PMCID: PMC6915337 DOI: 10.3390/nano9111575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Tumor-targeted drug-loaded nanocarriers represent innovative and attractive tools for cancer therapy. Several magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were analyzed as potential tumor-targeted drug-loaded nanocarriers after functionalization with anti-Met oncogene (anti-Met/HGFR) monoclonal antibody (mAb) and doxorubicin (DOXO). Their cytocompatibility, stability, immunocompetence (immunoprecipitation), and their interactions with cancer cells in vitro (Perl's staining, confocal microscopy, cytotoxic assays: MTT, real time toxicity) and with tumors in vivo (Perl's staining) were evaluated. The simplest silica- and calcium-free mAb-loaded MNPs were the most cytocompatible, the most stable, and showed the best immunocompetence and specificity. These mAb-functionalized MNPs specifically interacted with the surface of Met/HGFR-positive cells, and not with Met/HGFR-negative cells; they were not internalized, but they discharged in the targeted cells DOXO, which reached the nucleus, exerting cytotoxicity. The presence of mAbs on DOXO-MNPs significantly increased their cytotoxicity on Met/HGFR-positive cells, while no such effect was detectable on Met/HGFR-negative cells. Bare MNPs were biocompatible in vivo; mAb presence on MNPs induced a better dispersion within the tumor mass when injected in situ in Met/HGFR-positive xenotumors in NOD/SCID-γnull mice. These MNPs may represent a new and promising carrier for in vivo targeted drug delivery, in which applied gradient and alternating magnetic fields can enhance targeting and induce hyperthermia respectively.
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- Francesca Oltolina
- Laboratory of Histology, Department of Health Sciences (DSS), Università del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Department of Health Sciences (DSS), Università del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technological Innovation (DISIT), Università del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, Viale Teresa Michel 11, 15100 Alessandria, Italy
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Health Sciences (DSS), Università del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italy
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- Laboratory of Histology, Department of Health Sciences (DSS), Università del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
- Centro di Biotecnologie per la Ricerca Medica Applicata (BRMA), Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario per Biotecnologie (CIB), Località Padriciano 99, 34149 Area di Ricerca, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Laboratory of Histology, Department of Health Sciences (DSS), Università del Piemonte Orientale “A. Avogadro”, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
- Centro di Biotecnologie per la Ricerca Medica Applicata (BRMA), Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario per Biotecnologie (CIB), Località Padriciano 99, 34149 Area di Ricerca, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), 28100 Novara, Italy
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Kurth T, Witt S, Bolten S, Waniek JJ, Kortmann C, Lavrentieva A, Scheper T, Walter JG. Development of Aptamer-Based TID Assays Using Thermophoresis and Microarrays. BIOSENSORS 2019; 9:E124. [PMID: 31615077 PMCID: PMC6955894 DOI: 10.3390/bios9040124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Aptamers are single-stranded oligonucleotides which can be used as alternative recognition elements for protein detection, because aptamers bind their targets with a high affinity similar to antibodies. Due to the targetinduced conformational changes of aptamers, these oligonucleotides can be applied in various biosensing platforms. In this work, aptamers directed against the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were used as a model system. VEGF plays a key role in physiological angiogenesis and vasculogenesis. Furthermore, VEGF is involved in the development and growth of cancer and other diseases like agerelated macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and neurodegenerative disorders. Detecting the protein biomarker VEGF is therefore of great importance for medical research and diagnostics. In this research, VEGFbinding aptamers were investigated for the systematic development of a targetinduced dissociation (TID) assay utilizing thermophoresis and microarrays. The established aptamer-microarray allowed for the detection of 0.1 nM of VEGF. Furthermore, the systematic development of the TID method using the VEGF model protein could help to develop further TID assays for the detection of various protein biomarkers.
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- Tracy Kurth
- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz University of Hannover, Callinstraße 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany.
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Mahmoud M, Laufer S, Deigner HP. Visual aptamer-based capillary assay for ethanolamine using magnetic particles and strand displacement. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:690. [PMID: 31595372 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3795-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This work describes an aptamer-based capillary assay for ethanolamine (EA). It is making use of strand displacement format and magnetic particles. The capillary tubes are coated with three layers, viz. (a) first with short oligonucleotides complementary to the aptamer (EA-comp.); (b) then with magnetic particles (Dynabeads) coated with EA-binding aptamer (EA-aptamer), and (c) with short oligonucleotide-coated magnetic particles (EA-comp.). On exposure to a sample containing ethanolamine, the DNA-coated magnetic particles are released and subsequently collected and spatially separated using a permanent magnet. This results in the formation of a characteristic black/brown spots. The assay has a visual limit of detection of 5 nM and only requires 5 min of incubation. Quantification is possible through capture and analysis of digital (RGB) photos in the 5 to 75 nM EA concentration range. Furthermore, results from tap water and serum spiked with EA samples showed that the platform performs well in complex samples and can be applied to real sample analysis. The combined use of plastic capillaries, visual detection and passive flow make the method suited for implementation into a point-of-care device. Graphical abstract Schematic representation of the capillary assay steps.
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- Mostafa Mahmoud
- Institute of Precision Medicine, Furtwangen University, Jakob-Kienzle-Straße 17, 78054, Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 8, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 8, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Precision Medicine, Furtwangen University, Jakob-Kienzle-Straße 17, 78054, Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany.
- EXIM Department, Fraunhofer Institute IZI, Leipzig, Schillingallee 68, D-18057, Rostock, Germany.
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Xu Z, Ni R, Chen Y. Targeting breast cancer stem cells by a self-assembled, aptamer-conjugated DNA nanotrain with preloading doxorubicin. Int J Nanomedicine 2019; 14:6831-6842. [PMID: 31695364 PMCID: PMC6717853 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s200482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Cancer relapse and metastasis is an obstacle to the treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs), which can evade the killing effect of traditional chemotherapies, such as doxorubicin (DOX), may contribute to cancer development. Therefore, it is necessary to develop novel drugs that can target and eliminate BCSCs. While multiple strategies have been conceived, they are normally limited by the low drug loading capacity. Purpose An aptamer-conjugated DNA nanotrain TA6NT-AKTin-DOX, which consists of a CD44 aptamer TA6, DNA building blocks M1 and M2 conjugated with an AKT inhibitor peptide AKTin individually and DOX, was designed. Methods This DNA nanotrain was prepared through hybridization chain reactionand this highly ordered DNA duplex has plenty of sites where DOX and AKTin can be intercalated or anchored. By performing on MCF-7 BCSCs and tumors by xenografting BCSCs into nude mice, efficacy of the newly prepared drug was evaluated and compared with that of free DOX and various DNA nanotrains. Results TA6NT-AKTin-DOX showed better efficacy both in vitro and in vivo. To some extent, the enhanced efficacy could be attributed to the targeting effect of TA6 and the high drug loading capacity of the nanotrain (~20 DOX molecules). Besides, a synergistic response was demonstrated by combining DOX with AKTin, probably due to that the anchored AKTin can reverse the drug resistance of BCSCs including apoptosis resistance and ABC transporters overexpression via the AKT signaling pathway. Conclusion The aptamer-conjugated DNA nanotrain TA6NT-AKTin-DOX demonstrated its targeting capability to BCSCs.
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- Zhiyuan Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, People's Republic of China.,State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Nanjing 210029, People's Republic of China
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Donia T, Jyoti B, Suizu F, Hirata N, Tanaka T, Ishigaki S, F PTJ, Nio-Kobayashi J, Iwanaga T, Chiorini JA, Noguchi M. Identification of RNA aptamer which specifically interacts with PtdIns(3)P. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2019; 517:146-154. [PMID: 31351587 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2019.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The phosphinositide PtdIns(3)P plays an important role in autophagy; however, the detailed mechanism of its activity remains unclear. Here, we used a Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential enrichment (SELEX) screening approach to identify an RNA aptamer of 40 nucleotides that specifically recognizes and binds to intracellular lysosomal PtdIns(3)P. Binding occurs in a magnesium concentration- and pH-dependent manner, and consequently inhibits autophagy as determined by LC3II/I conversion, p62 degradation, formation of LC3 puncta, and lysosomal accumulation of Phafin2. These effects in turn inhibited lysosomal acidification, and the subsequent hydrolytic activity of cathepsin D following induction of autophagy. Given the essential role of PtdIns(3)P as a key targeting molecule for autophagy induction, identification of this novel PtdIns(3)P RNA aptamer provides new opportunities for investigating the biological functions and mechanisms of phosphoinositides.
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- Thoria Donia
- Division of Cancer Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan; Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Egypt
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan; Molsys Scientific, 01 Kogilu, Mittiganahalli cross Yelahanka, Bangalore, 560064, India
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan; National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Laboratory of Histology and Cytology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Histology and Cytology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
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Amato T, Virgilio A, Pirone L, Vellecco V, Bucci M, Pedone E, Esposito V, Galeone A. Investigating the properties of TBA variants with twin thrombin binding domains. Sci Rep 2019; 9:9184. [PMID: 31235717 PMCID: PMC6591170 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45526-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In this paper, we report studies concerning thrombin binding aptamer (TBA) dimeric derivatives in which the 3′-ends of two TBA sequences have been joined by means of linkers containing adenosine or thymidine residues and/or a glycerol moiety. CD and electrophoretic investigations indicate that all modified aptamers are able to form G-quadruplex domains resembling that of the parent TBA structure. However, isothermal titration calorimetry measurements of the aptamer/thrombin interaction point to different affinities to the target protein, depending on the type of linker. Consistently, the best ligands for thrombin show anticoagulant activities higher than TBA. Interestingly, two dimeric aptamers with the most promising properties also show far higher resistances in biological environment than TBA.
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- Teresa Amato
- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto di Biostrutture e Bioimmagini, CNR, Via Mezzocannone 16, 80134, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto di Biostrutture e Bioimmagini, CNR, Via Mezzocannone 16, 80134, Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Napoli, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Napoli, Italy.
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Özyurt C, Canbay ZÇ, Dinçkaya E, Evran S. A highly sensitive DNA aptamer-based fluorescence assay for sarcosine detection down to picomolar levels. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 129:91-97. [PMID: 30738156 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Sarcosine is an amino acid derivative, which is considered as a key metabolite in various metabolic processes. Therefore, simple and sensitive detection methods are needed for further understanding its metabolic role and diagnostic value. In this study, we developed a novel method that meets the need for practical and sensitive detection in a complex medium mimicking urine conditions. For this aim, we selected sarcosine-specific DNA aptamers using graphene oxide-assisted systemic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (GO-SELEX). The candidate aptamers were labeled with 6-carboxyfluorescein (6-FAM) at their 5' ends. Two aptamers, namely 9S and 13S produced a significant fluorescence signal upon sarcosine binding. Both aptamers enabled a sensitive analysis with a detection limit of 0.5 pM. The linear detection ranged between 5 pM and 50 μM for 9S aptamer, while 13S aptamer enabled a wider linear detection range between 5 pM and 500 μM. The aptamer-based assay allowed rapid detection with no need for chemical derivatization of sarcosine and sophisticated instruments. Moreover, the aptamer-based assay was free of interference from urea and human serum albumin.
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- Canan Özyurt
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ege University, 35100 Bornova-İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ege University, 35100 Bornova-İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ege University, 35100 Bornova-İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ege University, 35100 Bornova-İzmir, Turkey.
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Acquah C, Agyei D, Obeng EM, Pan S, Tan KX, Danquah MK. Aptamers: an emerging class of bioaffinity ligands in bioactive peptide applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2019; 60:1195-1206. [PMID: 30714390 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1564234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The food and health applications of bioactive peptides have grown remarkably in the past few decades. Current elucidations have shown that bioactive peptides have unique structural arrangement of amino acids, conferring distinct functionalities, and molecular affinity characteristics. However, whereas interest in the biological potency of bioactive peptides has grown, cost-effective techniques for monitoring the structural changes in these peptides and how these changes affect the biological properties have not grown at the same rate. Due to the high binding affinity of aptamers for other biomolecules, they have a huge potential for use in tracking the structural, conformational, and compositional changes in bioactive peptides. This review provides an overview of bioactive peptides and their essential structure-activity relationship. The review further highlights on the types and methods of synthesis of aptamers before the discussion of the prospects, merits, and challenges in the use of aptamers for bioaffinity interactions with bioactive peptides.
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- Caleb Acquah
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia.,School of Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
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De Acha N, Elosúa C, Corres JM, Arregui FJ. Fluorescent Sensors for the Detection of Heavy Metal Ions in Aqueous Media. SENSORS 2019; 19:s19030599. [PMID: 30708989 PMCID: PMC6386841 DOI: 10.3390/s19030599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Due to the risks that water contamination implies for human health and environmental protection, monitoring the quality of water is a major concern of the present era. Therefore, in recent years several efforts have been dedicated to the development of fast, sensitive, and selective sensors for the detection of heavy metal ions. In particular, fluorescent sensors have gained in popularity due to their interesting features, such as high specificity, sensitivity, and reversibility. Thus, this review is devoted to the recent advances in fluorescent sensors for the monitoring of these contaminants, and special focus is placed on those devices based on fluorescent aptasensors, quantum dots, and organic dyes.
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- Nerea De Acha
- Department of Electric, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Public University of Navarra, E-31006 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Electric, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Public University of Navarra, E-31006 Pamplona, Spain.
- Institute of Smart Cities (ISC), Public University of Navarra, E-31006 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Electric, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Public University of Navarra, E-31006 Pamplona, Spain.
- Institute of Smart Cities (ISC), Public University of Navarra, E-31006 Pamplona, Spain.
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- Department of Electric, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Public University of Navarra, E-31006 Pamplona, Spain.
- Institute of Smart Cities (ISC), Public University of Navarra, E-31006 Pamplona, Spain.
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Good glucose management through an insulin dose regime based on the metabolism of glucose helps millions of people worldwide manage their diabetes. Since Banting and Best extracted insulin, glucose management has improved due to the introduction of insulin analogues that act from 30 minutes to 28 days, improved insulin dose regimes, and portable glucose meters, with a current focus on alternative sampling sites that are less invasive. However, a piece of the puzzle is still missing-the ability to measure insulin directly in a Point-of-Care device. The ability to measure both glucose and insulin concurrently will enable better glucose control by providing an improved estimate for insulin sensitivity, minimizing variability in control, and maximizing safety from hypoglycaemia. However, direct detection of free insulin has provided a challenge due to the size of the molecule, the low concentration of insulin in blood, and the selectivity against interferants in blood. This review summarizes current insulin detection methods from immunoassays to analytical chemistry, and sensors. We also discuss the challenges and potential of each of the methods towards Point-of-Care insulin detection.
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