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Hu X, Wei W, Li X, Yang Y, Zhou B. Recent advances in ratiometric electrochemical sensors for food analysis. Food Chem X 2024; 23:101681. [PMID: 39157660 PMCID: PMC11328010 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
Abstract
Ratiometric electrochemical sensors are renowned for their dual-signal processing capabilities, enabling automatic correction of background noise and interferences through built-in calibration, thus providing more accurate and reproducible measurements. This characteristic makes them highly promising for food analysis. This review comprehensively summarizes and discusses the latest advancements in ratiometric electrochemical sensors and their applications in food analysis, emphasizing their design strategies, detection capabilities, and practical uses. Initially, we explore the construction and design strategies of these sensors. We then review the detection of various food-related analytes, including nutrients, additives, metal ions, pharmaceutical and pesticide residues, biotoxins, and pathogens. The review also briefly explores the challenges faced by ratiometric electrochemical sensors in food testing and potential future directions for development. It aims to provide researchers with a clear introduction and serve as a reference for the design and application of new, efficient ratiometric electrochemical sensors in food analysis.
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- Xincheng Hu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Engineering Center of New Energy Battery Materials, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Yueyang 414006, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Yueyang 414006, China
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Geng L, Liu J, Zhang W, Wang H, Huang J, Wang G, Hu M, Dong H, Sun J, Fang M, Guo Y, Sun X. Preparation of dual recognition adsorbents based on molecularly imprinted polymers and aptamer for highly sensitive recognition and enrichment of ochratoxin A. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:135112. [PMID: 38981234 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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In light of the significant risks that mycotoxins posed to public health and environmental safety, this research developed an adsorbent MIPs/Apt/AuNPs@ZIF-67 (MA-AZ) utilizing a dual-recognition approach combining molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) and aptamer (Apt). This innovative method enabled the effective and highly selective recognition and enrichment of ochratoxin A (OTA). ZIF-67 was utilized as a carrier with a substantial specific surface area, and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were loaded on its surface to fix the thiol-modified Apt on the surface of the carrier. Then, an initiator was used to initiate a polymerization reaction, and the generated MIPs coated Apt/AuNPs@ZIF-67, thereby synthesizing the MA-AZ with a "synergistic recognition" effect. The Apt significantly increased the number of recognition sites within the imprinted cavities, and MIPs played roles in identifying targets, fixing and protecting Apt. The combination of the both produced the effect of "1+1>2". The study on the adsorption performance of MA-AZ found that the adsorption capacity of MA-AZ could reach 65.1 mg/g, and the imprinted factor was 5.48. In addition, MA-AZ exhibited excellent stability, specificity, reusability and recovery rate. Thus, this study offers valuable insights for the recognition and enrichment of hazardous substances, and helps to promote the rapid development of safety detection.
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- Lingjun Geng
- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China.
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- School of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Vegetable Safety and Quality Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China; Zibo City Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Safety Traceability, No. 266 Xincun Xilu, Zibo, Shandong 255049, China.
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Zhang X, Li Z, Wang X, Hong L, Yin X, Zhang Y, Hu B, Zheng Q, Cao J. CRISPR/Cas12a integrated electrochemiluminescence biosensor for pufferfish authenticity detection based on NiCo 2O 4 NCs@Au as a coreaction accelerator. Food Chem 2024; 445:138781. [PMID: 38401312 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138781] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Meat adulteration has brought economic losses, health risks, and religious concerns, making it a pressing global issue. Herein, combining the high amplification efficiency of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and the accurate recognition of CRISPR/Cas12, a sensitive and reliable electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensor was developed for the detection of pufferfish authenticity using NiCo2O4 NCs@Au-ABEI as nanoemitters. In the presence of target DNA, the trans-cleavage activity of CRISPR/Cas12a is activated upon specific recognition by crRNA, and then it cleaves dopamine-modified single stranded DNA (ssDNA-DA), triggering the ECL signal from the "off" to "on" state. However, without target DNA, the trans-cleavage activity of CRISPR/Cas12a is silenced. By rationally designing corresponding primers and crRNA, the biosensor was applied to specific identification of four species of pufferfish. Furthermore, as low as 0.1 % (w/w) adulterate pufferfish in mixture samples could be detected. Overall, this work provides a simple, low-cost and sensitive approach to trace pufferfish adulteration.
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- Xiaobo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- Dalian Inspection and Testing Certification Technical Service Center, Dalian 116021, China
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- College of Biomass Science and Engineering, Healthy Food Evaluation Research Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- Standards and Quality Center of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, Beijing 100834, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China.
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Guo W, Hu Y, Zhang X, Wang Y, Li Y, Wang Y, Ning G. An electrochemical aptasensor for zearalenone detection based on the Co 3O 4/MoS 2/Au nanocomposites and hybrid chain reaction. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:367. [PMID: 38832980 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06439-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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An electrochemical aptasensor was used for the fast and sensitive detection of zearalenone (ZEN) based on the combination of Co3O4/MoS2/Au nanocomposites and the hybrid chain reaction (HCR). The glassy carbon electrode was coated with Co3O4/MoS2/Au nanomaterials to immobilize the ZEN-cDNA that had been bound with ZEN-Apt by the principle of base complementary pairing. In the absence of ZEN, the HCR could not be triggered because the ZEN-cDNA could not be exposed. After ZEN was added to the surface of the electrode, a complex structure was produced on the modified electrode by the combination of ZEN and ZEN-Apt. Therefore, the ZEN-cDNA can raise the HCR to produce the long-strand dsDNA structure. Due to the formation of dsDNA, the methylene blue (MB) could be inserted into the superstructure of branched DNA and the peak currents of the MB redox signal dramatically increased. So the concentration of ZEN could be detected by the change of signal intensity. Under optimized conditions, the developed electrochemical biosensing strategy showed an outstanding linear detection range of 1.0×10-10 mol/L to 1.0×10-6 mol/L, a low detection limit (LOD) of 8.5×10-11 mol/L with desirable selectivity and stability. Therefore, the fabricated platform possessed a great application potential in fields of food safety, medical detection, and drug analysis.
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- Wentao Guo
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Forestry Biotechnology & International Cooperation, Base of Science and Technology Innovation on Forest Resource Biotechnology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
- International Education Institute, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Forestry Biotechnology & International Cooperation, Base of Science and Technology Innovation on Forest Resource Biotechnology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Forestry Biotechnology & International Cooperation, Base of Science and Technology Innovation on Forest Resource Biotechnology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Forestry Biotechnology & International Cooperation, Base of Science and Technology Innovation on Forest Resource Biotechnology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Forestry Biotechnology & International Cooperation, Base of Science and Technology Innovation on Forest Resource Biotechnology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory for Forestry Biotechnology & International Cooperation, Base of Science and Technology Innovation on Forest Resource Biotechnology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China.
- Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha, 410004, China.
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- International Education Institute, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
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Jiang N, Zhang C, Ge L, Huang S, Chen X. Unique three-dimensional ordered macroporous dealloyed gold-silver electrochemical sensing platforms for ultrasensitive mercury(II) monitoring. Analyst 2024; 149:1141-1150. [PMID: 38226552 DOI: 10.1039/d3an02075d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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To address the requirement of ultra-sensitive detection of trace mercury(II) (Hg2+) ions in the environment and food, we developed an electrochemical biosensor with super-sensitivity, extremely high selectivity, and reusability. This biosensor comprised two signal amplification components: a three-dimensional macroporous dealloyed (3DOMD) Au-Ag thin-film electrode and a multifunctional encoded Au@Pt nanocage (APNC). As a platform for immobilized capture DNA (cDNA), a 3DOMD Au-Ag thin film prepared by a dealloying method with an active surface area 4.8 times higher than that of 3D macroporous gold films generated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) with sulfuric acid was capable of increasing the sensing surface area while also strengthening the electron transport capacity of the sensing substrate due to its multilayered multi-porous framework. In the presence of Hg2+, probe DNA (pDNA) could be hybridized with the mismatched capture DNA (cDNA) through stable thymine-Hg2+-thymine (T-Hg2+-T) linkages, connecting thionine-APNC to the electrode surface and utilizing the large specific surface area to accomplish highly sensitive detection of Hg2+. With an extremely low Hg2+ detection limit of 2 pM and a detection range from 0.01 to 1000 nM, this technique opened up a new avenue for the ultrasensitive detection of a wider range of heavy metal ions or biomolecules.
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- Nan Jiang
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, PR China.
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Zhang X, Li Z, Hong L, Wang X, Cao J. Tetrahedral DNA Nanostructure-Engineered Paper-Based Electrochemical Aptasensor for Fumonisin B1 Detection Coupled with Au@Pt Nanocrystals as an Amplification Label. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:19121-19128. [PMID: 38009689 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c06962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Fumonisin B1 (FB1), as one of the highest toxicity mycotoxins, poses a serious threat to animal and human health, even at low concentrations. It is significant and challenging to develop a sensitive and reliable analytical device. Herein, a paper-based electrochemical aptasensor was designed utilizing tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDNs) to controllably anchor an aptamer (Apt), improving the recognition efficiency of Apt to its target. First, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)@MXenes were used as a sensing substrate with good conductivity and modified on the electrode for immobilization of complementary DNA-TDNs (cDNA-TDNs). In the absence of FB1, numerous Apt-Au@Pt nanocrystals (NCs) was hybridized with cDNA and assembled on the sensing interface, which accelerated the oxidation of TMB with H2O2 and produced a highly amplified differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) signal. When the target FB1 specifically bound to its Apt, the electrochemical signal was decreased by releasing the Apt-Au@Pt NCs from double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). On account of the strand displacement reaction by FB1 triggering, the aptasensor had a wider dynamic linear range (from 50 fg/mL to 100 ng/mL) with a lower limit of detection (21 fg/mL) under the optimized conditions. More impressively, the designed FB1 aptasensor exhibited satisfactory performance in corn and wheat samples. Therefore, the TDN-engineered sensing platform opens an effective approach for sensitive and accurate analysis of FB1, holding strong potential in food safety and public health.
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- Xiaobo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, Liaoning 116600, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, Liaoning 116600, People's Republic of China
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- Dalian Inspection and Testing Certification Technical Service Center, Dalian, Liaoning 116021, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, Liaoning 116600, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization of Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, Liaoning 116600, People's Republic of China
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