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Li J, Xie X, Cai J, Wang H, Yang J. Enhanced Secretory Expression and Surface Display Level of Bombyx mori Acetylcholinesterase 2 by Pichia pastoris Based on Codon Optimization Strategy for Pesticides Setection. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2021; 193:3321-3335. [PMID: 34160750 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-021-03597-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
The cholinesterase-based spectrophotometric assay, also called enzyme inhibition method, is a good choice for rapid detection of organophosphate pesticides (OPs) and carbamate pesticides (CPs). Obviously, the cholinesterase is the core reagent in enzyme inhibition method. In our previous work, a recombinant acetylcholinesterase 2 from Bombyx mori (rBmAChE2) was expressed in yeast successfully and exhibited great sensitivity. However, the yield of rBmAChE2 is not desirable. In this study, a codon optimization strategy was employed to enhance the yield of rBmAChE2 in Pichia pastoris GS115. Results showed that by replacing 6 key rare codons and increasing the percentage of bases G and C up to 46.85%, codon adaptation index (CAI) of Bombyx mori acetylcholinesterase 2 (bmace2) gene was improved from 0.70 to 0.81. After being transformed into Pichia pastoris GS115 via electroporation, the expression transformant can produce 139.7 U/mL secretory codon-optimized rBmAChE2 (opt-rBmAChE2) in the culture supernatant, 3.62 times higher than that of strain bearing the wild-type bmace2 gene. Meanwhile, opt-rBmAChE2 displayed on the yeast surface was up to 2280.02 U/g, 2.8 times higher than wild-type displayed rBmAChE2. In addition, either secretory or surface-displayed opt-rBmAChE2 maintained the similar sensitivities to the wild-type rBmAChE2 for tested inhibitors. Furthermore, the detection limits of the opt-rBmAChE2-based enzyme inhibition method for 10 kinds of OPs or CPs (0.01-2.69 mg/kg) were lower than most of the indexes present in current standard method (GB/T 5009.199-2003) or the maximum residue limits (GB 2763-2019) in China. The results might contribute to the utilization of rBmAChE2 for pesticide residue screening detection in practice.
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- Jiadong Li
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Processing and Safety Control of Livestock and Poultry Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Processing and Safety Control of Livestock and Poultry Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China
- College of Light Industry and Food, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Processing and Safety Control of Livestock and Poultry Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Processing and Safety Control of Livestock and Poultry Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Processing and Safety Control of Livestock and Poultry Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, People's Republic of China.
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Che Lah NF, Ahmad AL, Low SC. Molecular imprinted membrane biosensor for pesticide detection: Perspectives and challenges. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Nuur Fahanis Che Lah
- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia Pulau Pinang Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia Pulau Pinang Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia Pulau Pinang Malaysia
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Dong J, Yang H, Li Y, Liu A, Wei W, Liu S. Fluorescence sensor for organophosphorus pesticide detection based on the alkaline phosphatase-triggered reaction. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1131:102-108. [PMID: 32928470 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2020.07.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The threat of organophosphorus pesticide (OPP) residue to food safety and human health has caused widespread concern. In this paper, a sensitive fluorescence sensor for OPP detection was constructed based on the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) -triggered in situ reaction. In this method, ALP catalyses the dephosphorylation of the substrate l-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate sesquimagnesium salt hydrate (AAP) to generate l-ascorbic acid (AA). AA instantly combines with o-phenylenediamine (OPD) to form 3-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)furo[3,4-b]quinoxalin-1(3H)-one (DFQ), which contains a quinoxaline core skeleton fluorophore and emits a strong fluorescence intensity at 425 nm. The existence of OPPs inhibits the activity of ALP and the production of AA and DFQ. As a result, the fluorescence intensity obviously decreases. Under optimal conditions, the fluorescence intensity linearly depends on the logarithm of chlorpyrifos concentration over a wide range of 20 pg/mL ∼1000 ng/mL with a detection limit of 15.03 pg/mL (S/N = 3), which is lower than the previously reported values. The sensor with its satisfactory accuracy and precision has been successfully applied to the detection of chlorpyrifos in leeks and celery samples with recoveries of 94.5-106.7% and an inter-assay relative standard deviation (RSD) below 11.51%. OPPs can be semiquantitatively determined by the colour changes in ultraviolet light. The superiority of the sensor is due to its visual simplicity without complex fluorescence labelling procedures and costly instruments.
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- Jingjiao Dong
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory of Smart Carbon-Rich Materials and Device, Jiangsu Province Hi-Tech Key Laboratory for Bio-medical Research, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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Application of Electrically Conducting Nanocomposite Material Polythiophene@NiO/Frt/GOx as Anode for Enzymatic Biofuel Cells. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13081823. [PMID: 32290640 PMCID: PMC7215782 DOI: 10.3390/ma13081823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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In this work, nano-inspired nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO) and polythiophene (Pth) modified bioanode was prepared for biofuel cell applications. The chemically prepared nickel oxide nanoparticles and its composite with polythiophene were characterized for elemental composition and microscopic characterization while using scanning electron microscopy. The electrochemical characterizations of polythiophene@NiO composite, biocompatible mediator ferritin (Frt) and glucose oxidase (GOx) catalyst modified glassy carbon (GC) electrode were carried out using cyclic voltammetry (CV), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), and charge-discharge studies. The current density of Pth@NiO/Frt/GOx bioanode was found to be 5.4 mA/cm2. The bioanode exhibited a good bio-electrocatalytic activity towards the oxidation of the glucose. The experimental studies of the bioanode are justifying its employment in biofuel cells. This will cater a platform for the generation of sustainable energy for low temperature devices.
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A novel fluorescent biosensor for adrenaline detection and tyrosinase inhibitor screening. Anal Bioanal Chem 2018; 410:4145-4152. [PMID: 29663060 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-018-1063-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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In this work, a novel simple fluorescent biosensor for the highly sensitive and selective detection of adrenaline was established. Firstly, water-soluble CuInS2 quantum dots (QDs) capped by L-Cys were synthesized via a hydrothermal synthesis method. Then, the positively charged adrenaline was assembled on the surface of CuInS2 QDs due to the electrostatic interactions and hydrogen bonding, which led to the formation of adrenaline-CuInS2 QD (Adr-CuInS2 QD) electrostatic complexes. Tyrosinase (TYR) can catalyze adrenaline to generate H2O2, and additionally oxidize the adrenaline to adrenaline quinone. Both the H2O2 and the adrenaline quinone can quench the fluorescence of the CuInS2 QDs through the electron transfer (ET) process. Thus, the determination of adrenaline could be facilely achieved by taking advantage of the fluorescence "turn off" feature of CuInS2 QDs. Under the optimum conditions, the fluorescence quenching ratio If/If0 (If and If0 were the fluorescence intensity of Adr-CuInS2 QDs in the presence and absence of TYR, respectively) was proportional to the logarithm of adrenaline concentration in the range of 1 × 10-8-1 × 10-4 mol L-1 with the detection limit of 3.6 nmol L-1. The feasibility of the proposed biosensor in real sample assay was also studied and satisfactory results were obtained. Significantly, the proposed fluorescent biosensor can also be utilized to screen TYR inhibitors. Graphical abstract Schematic illustration of the fluorescent biosensor for adrenaline detection (A) and tyrosinase inhibitor screening (B).
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Bucur B, Munteanu FD, Marty JL, Vasilescu A. Advances in Enzyme-Based Biosensors for Pesticide Detection. BIOSENSORS 2018; 8:E27. [PMID: 29565810 PMCID: PMC6022933 DOI: 10.3390/bios8020027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The intensive use of toxic and remanent pesticides in agriculture has prompted research into novel performant, yet cost-effective and fast analytical tools to control the pesticide residue levels in the environment and food. In this context, biosensors based on enzyme inhibition have been proposed as adequate analytical devices with the added advantage of using the toxicity of pesticides for detection purposes, being more "biologically relevant" than standard chromatographic methods. This review proposes an overview of recent advances in the development of biosensors exploiting the inhibition of cholinesterases, photosynthetic system II, alkaline phosphatase, cytochrome P450A1, peroxidase, tyrosinase, laccase, urease, and aldehyde dehydrogenase. While various strategies have been employed to detect pesticides from different classes (organophosphates, carbamates, dithiocarbamates, triazines, phenylureas, diazines, or phenols), the number of practical applications and the variety of environmental and food samples tested remains limited. Recent advances focus on enhancing the sensitivity and selectivity by using nanomaterials in the sensor assembly and novel mutant enzymes in array-type sensor formats in combination with chemometric methods for data analysis. The progress in the development of solar cells enriched the possibilities for efficient wiring of photosynthetic enzymes on different surfaces, opening new avenues for development of biosensors for photosynthesis-inhibiting herbicides.
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- Bogdan Bucur
- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, Centre of Bioanalysis, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, Tourism and Environmental Protection, "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad, Elena Dragoi, No. 2, 310330 Arad, Romania.
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- BAE Laboratory, Université de Perpignan via Domitia, 52 Avenue Paul Alduy, 66860 Perpignan, France.
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- International Centre of Biodynamics, 1B Intrarea Portocalelor, 060101 Bucharest, Romania.
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Perveen R, Inamuddin, Ul Haque S, Nasar A, Asiri AM, Md Ashraf G. Electrocatalytic Performance of Chemically Synthesized PIn-Au-SGO Composite toward Mediated Biofuel Cell Anode. Sci Rep 2017; 7:13353. [PMID: 29042654 PMCID: PMC5645452 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-13539-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 09/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The proposed work intended to make an intellectual contribution to the domain of green nanotechnology which emphasizes the chemical synthesis of a conducting nanocomposite based on the incorporation of gold nanoparticles (Au) into the redox matrix of polyindole (PIn) along with the subsequent improvement in the overall properties of the composite by the addition of sulfonated graphene oxide (SGO). The bioanode was developed by the deposition of the PIn-Au-SGO nanocomposite with subsequent immobilization of ferritin (Frt) and glucose oxidase (GOx) on the glassy carbon electrode (GC). The successful application of the PIn-Au-SGO nanocomposite toward the development of a ferritin-mediated glucose biofuel cell anode was studied by the electrochemical characterization of the constructed bioanode (GC-PIn-Au-SGO/Frt/GOx) for the bioelectrocatalytic oxidation of glucose. The maximum current density obtained by the modified bioanode was found to be 17.8 mA cm−2 at the limiting glucose concentration of 50 mM in 0.1 M K4Fe(CN)6 at a scan rate of 100 mVs−1. The lifetime of the concerned bioelectrode when stored at 4 °C was estimated to be 53 days approximately. The appreciable results of the structural and electrochemical characterization of the PIn-Au-SGO based bioelectrode reveal its potential applications exclusively in implantable medical devices.
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- Ruma Perveen
- Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia. .,Centre of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR), King Abdulaziz University, P. O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.,Centre of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR), King Abdulaziz University, P. O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Ultrasensitive photometric and visual determination of organophosphorus pesticides based on the inhibition of enzyme-triggered formation of core-shell gold-silver nanoparticles. Mikrochim Acta 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-016-1939-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Yan X, Li H, Zheng W, Su X. Visual and Fluorescent Detection of Tyrosinase Activity by Using a Dual-Emission Ratiometric Fluorescence Probe. Anal Chem 2015; 87:8904-9. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5b02037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Xu Yan
- Department
of Analytical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P.R. China
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- School
of Pharmacy, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, P.R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College
of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, P.R. China
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- Department
of Analytical Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P.R. China
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Amine A, Arduini F, Moscone D, Palleschi G. Recent advances in biosensors based on enzyme inhibition. Biosens Bioelectron 2015; 76:180-94. [PMID: 26227311 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2015.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2015] [Revised: 06/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Enzyme inhibitors like drugs and pollutants are closely correlated to human and environmental health, thus their monitoring is of paramount importance in analytical chemistry. Enzymatic biosensors represent cost-effective, miniaturized and easy to use devices; particularly biosensors based on enzyme inhibition are useful analytical tools for fast screening and monitoring of inhibitors. The present review will highlight the research carried out in the last 9 years (2006-2014) on biosensors based on enzyme inhibition. We underpin the recent advances focused on the investigation in new theoretical approachs and in the evaluation of biosensor performances for reversible and irreversible inhibitors. The use of nanomaterials and microfluidic systems as well as the applications of the various biosensors in real samples is critically reviewed, demonstrating that such biosensors allow the development of useful devices for a fast and reliable alarm system.
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- A Amine
- Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Morocco.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133 Rome, Italy; Consorzio Interuniversitario Biostrutture e Biosistemi "INBB", Viale Medaglie d'Oro 305, 00136 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133 Rome, Italy; Consorzio Interuniversitario Biostrutture e Biosistemi "INBB", Viale Medaglie d'Oro 305, 00136 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133 Rome, Italy; Consorzio Interuniversitario Biostrutture e Biosistemi "INBB", Viale Medaglie d'Oro 305, 00136 Rome, Italy
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Ribeiro FWP, Barroso MF, Morais S, Viswanathan S, de Lima-Neto P, Correia AN, Oliveira MBPP, Delerue-Matos C. Simple laccase-based biosensor for formetanate hydrochloride quantification in fruits. Bioelectrochemistry 2014; 95:7-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2013.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2013] [Revised: 09/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/15/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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McGrath TF, Elliott CT, Fodey TL. Biosensors for the analysis of microbiological and chemical contaminants in food. Anal Bioanal Chem 2012; 403:75-92. [PMID: 22278073 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-011-5685-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2011] [Revised: 11/17/2011] [Accepted: 12/19/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Increases in food production and the ever-present threat of food contamination from microbiological and chemical sources have led the food industry and regulators to pursue rapid, inexpensive methods of analysis to safeguard the health and safety of the consumer. Although sophisticated techniques such as chromatography and spectrometry provide more accurate and conclusive results, screening tests allow a much higher throughput of samples at a lower cost and with less operator training, so larger numbers of samples can be analysed. Biosensors combine a biological recognition element (enzyme, antibody, receptor) with a transducer to produce a measurable signal proportional to the extent of interaction between the recognition element and the analyte. The different uses of the biosensing instrumentation available today are extremely varied, with food analysis as an emerging and growing application. The advantages offered by biosensors over other screening methods such as radioimmunoassay, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, fluorescence immunoassay and luminescence immunoassay, with respect to food analysis, include automation, improved reproducibility, speed of analysis and real-time analysis. This article will provide a brief footing in history before reviewing the latest developments in biosensor applications for analysis of food contaminants (January 2007 to December 2010), focusing on the detection of pathogens, toxins, pesticides and veterinary drug residues by biosensors, with emphasis on articles showing data in food matrices. The main areas of development common to these groups of contaminants include multiplexing, the ability to simultaneously analyse a sample for more than one contaminant and portability. Biosensors currently have an important role in food safety; further advances in the technology, reagents and sample handling will surely reinforce this position.
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- T F McGrath
- ASSET Technology Centre, Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
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Shim J, Kim GY, Moon SH. Covalent co-immobilization of glucose oxidase and ferrocenedicarboxylic acid for an enzymatic biofuel cell. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2011.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Van Dyk JS, Pletschke B. Review on the use of enzymes for the detection of organochlorine, organophosphate and carbamate pesticides in the environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2011; 82:291-307. [PMID: 21055790 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2010.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 211] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2010] [Revised: 10/05/2010] [Accepted: 10/11/2010] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Pesticides are released intentionally into the environment and, through various processes, contaminate the environment. Three of the main classes of pesticides that pose a serious problem are organochlorines, organophosphates and carbamates. While pesticides are associated with many health effects, there is a lack of monitoring data on these contaminants. Traditional chromatographic methods are effective for the analysis of pesticides in the environment, but have limitations and prevent adequate monitoring. Enzymatic methods have been promoted for many years as an alternative method of detection of these pesticides. The main enzymes that have been utilised in this regard have been acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, alkaline phosphatase, organophosphorus hydrolase and tyrosinase. The enzymatic methods are based on the activation or inhibition of the enzyme by a pesticide which is proportional to the concentration of the pesticide. Research on enzymatic methods of detection, as well as some of the problems and challenges associated with these methods, is extensively discussed in this review. These methods can serve as a tool for screening large samples which can be followed up with the more traditional chromatographic methods of analysis.
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- J Susan Van Dyk
- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Rhodes University, Grahamstown 6140, South Africa
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