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A N B, O D H, N S K, A V Z, B B D. Immunodetection of Poorly Soluble Substances: Limitations and Their Overcoming. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2024:1-26. [PMID: 39360478 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2024.2402835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
Abstract
Immunoassays based on the specific antigen-antibody interactions are efficient tools to detect various compounds and estimate their content. Usually, these assays are implemented in water-saline media with composition close to physiological conditions. However, many substances are insoluble or cannot be molecularly dispersed in such media, which objectively creates problems when interacting in aquatic environments. Thus, obtaining immunoreactants and implementing immunoassays of these substances need special methodological solutions. Hydrophobicity of antigens as well as their limited ability to functionalization and conjugation are often overlooked when developing immunoassays for these compounds. The main key finding is the possibility to influence the behavior of hydrophobic compounds for immunoassays, which requires specific approaches summarized in the review. Using the examples of two groups of compounds-surfactants (alkyl- and bisphenols) and fullerenes, we systematized the existing knowledge and experience in the development of immunoassays. This review addresses the challenges of immunodetection of poorly soluble substances and proposes solutions such as the use of hydrotropes, other solubilization techniques, and alternative receptors (aptamers and molecularly imprinted polymers).
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- Berlina A N
- Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, A. N. Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, A. N. Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, A. N. Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, A. N. Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, A. N. Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Moscow, Russia
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Cao J, Wang T, Wu K, Zhou F, Feng Y, Li J, Deng A. A Highly Sensitive and Group-Specific Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for the Detection of AFB 1 in Agriculture and Aquiculture Products. Molecules 2024; 29:2280. [PMID: 38792140 PMCID: PMC11124235 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102280] [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: 04/06/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Aflatoxins (AFs) including AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2 are widely found in agriculture products, and AFB1 is considered one of the most toxic and harmful mycotoxins. Herein, a highly sensitive (at the pg mL-1 level) and group-specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of AFB1 in agricultural and aquiculture products was developed. The AFB1 derivative containing a carboxylic group was synthesized and covalently linked to bovine serum albumin (BSA). The AFB1-BSA conjugate was used as an immunogen to immunize mice. A high-quality monoclonal antibody (mAb) against AFB1 was produced by hybridoma technology, and the mAb-based ELISA for AFB1 was established. IC50 and limit of detection (LOD) of the ELISA for AFB1 were 90 pg mL-1 and 18 pg mL-1, respectively. The cross-reactivities (CRs) of the assay with AFB2, AFG1, and AFG2 were 23.6%, 42.5%, and 1.9%, respectively, revealing some degree of group specificity. Corn flour, wheat flour, and crab roe samples spiked with different contents of AFB1 were subjected to ELISA procedures. The recoveries and relative standard deviation (RSD) of the ELISA for AFB1 in spiked samples were 78.3-116.6% and 1.49-13.21% (n = 3), respectively. Wheat flour samples spiked with the mixed AF (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2) standard solution were measured by ELISA and LC-MS/MS simultaneously. It was demonstrated that the proposed ELISA can be used as a screening method for evaluation of AFs (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2) in wheat flour samples.
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- Junlin Cao
- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Renai Road 199, Suzhou 215123, China; (J.C.); (T.W.); (Y.F.)
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Renai Road 199, Suzhou 215123, China; (J.C.); (T.W.); (Y.F.)
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- School of Biology & Basic Medical Science, Soochow University, Renai Road 199, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Suzhou Agricultural Products Safety and Quality Inspection Center, Wuzhong Road 1399, Suzhou 215000, China;
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Renai Road 199, Suzhou 215123, China; (J.C.); (T.W.); (Y.F.)
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Renai Road 199, Suzhou 215123, China; (J.C.); (T.W.); (Y.F.)
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- The Key Lab of Health Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Suzhou, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Renai Road 199, Suzhou 215123, China; (J.C.); (T.W.); (Y.F.)
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Han X, Lin H, Chen X, Wang L, Zhang Z, Wei X, Sun X, Xie H, Pavase TR, Cao L, Sui J. Amide-containing neoepitopes: the key factor in the preparation of hapten-specific antibodies and a strategy to overcome. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1144020. [PMID: 37342337 PMCID: PMC10277511 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1144020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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For a long time, people have suffered from uncertainty, complexity, and a low success rate in generating and screening antibodies against small molecules, which have become the core bottlenecks of immunochemistry. Here, the influence of antigen preparation on antibody generation was investigated at both molecular and submolecular levels. Neoepitopes (amide-containing neoepitopes) formed in the preparation of complete antigens are one of the most important factors limiting the efficiency of generating hapten-specific antibodies, which was verified by different haptens, carrier proteins, and conjugation conditions. Amide-containing neoepitopes present electron-dense structural components on the surface of prepared complete antigens and, therefore, induce the generation of the corresponding antibody with much higher efficiency than target hapten. Crosslinkers should be carefully selected and not overdosed. According to these results, some misconceptions in the conventional anti-hapten antibody production were clarified and corrected. By controlling the content of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) during the synthesis of immunogen to limit the formation of amide-containing neoepitopes, the efficiency of hapten-specific antibody generation could be significantly improved, which verified the correctness of the conclusion and provided an efficient strategy for antibody preparation. The result of the work is of scientific significance in the preparation of high-quality antibodies against small molecules.
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- Xiangning Han
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China
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Han X, Liu C, Guo X, Sui J, Lin H, Chen X, Cao L. Controlling the amount of coupling agents on the synthesis of coating antigens to enhance the sensitivity of fluoroquinolone immunodetection. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16821. [PMID: 37332970 PMCID: PMC10272328 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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There is now increasing demand to improve the sensitivity of various immunoassays for fluoroquinolones (FQs) and other food hazards. In this study, different coating antigens were prepared by adjusting the content of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) to explore its influence on the immunoassay sensitivity of FQs. The results indicated that, unlike traditional assumptions, a reasonable EDC dosage should be addressed to reach the best analytical efficiency, and excessive EDC could enhance the hapten-carrier conjugation but significantly reduce the detection sensitivity. For the FQs investigated, the hapten:EDC:BSA proportion of 20:2.5:50 (Mole ratio:74:34:1) seemed the best for preparation of coating antigens, and the sensitivity could be improved more than 1000 times both for indirect competitive enzyme linked immunosorbent assay ELISA (ic-ELISA) and gold immunochromatography assay (GICA) due to two key factors including coupling-ratios and amide bond groups. Such an improved efficiency was also validated well with different food samples, which indicated the reasonable optimization of EDC in coating antigen synthesis may be widely used as a new, simple and more effective strategy to improve the immunoassay for low molecular targets in medical, environment and food detection filed.
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- Xiangning Han
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Rd, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Rd, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Rd, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Rd, Qingdao, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Rd, Qingdao, China
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- Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology, 19 Keyuan Rd, Jinan, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, 5 Yushan Rd, Qingdao, China
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Methyl ester and aromatic ether modification of mitragynine for generation of mitragynine-specific polyclonal antibodies. J Immunol Methods 2022; 507:113291. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jim.2022.113291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pang Q, Chen Y, Mukhtar H, Xiong J, Wang X, Xu T, Hammock BD, Wang J. Camelization of a murine single-domain antibody against aflatoxin B 1 and its antigen-binding analysis. Mycotoxin Res 2022; 38:51-60. [PMID: 35023020 PMCID: PMC8754551 DOI: 10.1007/s12550-021-00433-z] [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: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 05/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a highly toxic mycotoxin, always contaminated in a variety of agricultural products. Camelid variable domain of heavy chain antibody (VHH) is a noteworthy reagent in immunoassay, owing to its excellent characteristics. Immunization of camelid animals is a straightforward strategy to produce VHHs. In this study, to avoid the dependence on the large animals, the camelized, murine antibody (cVHs) against AFB1 was prepared in vitro based on the identities between murine VH and camelid VHH and then to develop an immunoassay for AFB1. A murine anti-AFB1 VH fragment (VH-2E6) was selected for camelization through replacement of conserved hydrophobic residues in framework region 2 (FR2) (cVH-FR2), point mutation at position 103 in the FR4 region (cVH-103), and CDR3-grafted with a high AFB1-affinity VHH (cVH-Nb26). The cVH-Nb26 had a yield of 5 mg/L as refolded protein expressed from Escherichia coli and 10 mg/L expressed from Pichia pastoris. Compared with anti-AFB1 single-chain fragment variable (scFv) 2E6, cVH-Nb26 performed more than 20-fold enhancement of AFB1-binding interactions. Although the AFB1-affinity of cVH-Nb26 cannot meet the application requirement in the present form, our study provides effective strategies for preparation of camelized antibody in vitro, which could be a promising immunoreagent for AFB1 detection.
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- Qian Pang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Department of Entomology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China.
- Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Ministry of Education, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.
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Ertekin Ö, Kocaağa H, Öztürk S. Conjugation of Different Aflatoxin Derivatives to Proteins and Their Use as Heterologous Antigens in Immunoassay Development. ChemistrySelect 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201900098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Özlem Ertekin
- Department Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology InstituteInstitution TÜBİTAK, The Scientific and Technological Research Council Turkey, Marmara Research Center
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- Department Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology InstituteInstitution TÜBİTAK, The Scientific and Technological Research Council Turkey, Marmara Research Center
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- Department Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology InstituteInstitution TÜBİTAK, The Scientific and Technological Research Council Turkey, Marmara Research Center
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Wei J, Chang W, Qileng A, Liu W, Zhang Y, Rong S, Lei H, Liu Y. Dual-Modal Split-Type Immunosensor for Sensitive Detection of Microcystin-LR: Enzyme-Induced Photoelectrochemistry and Colorimetry. Anal Chem 2018; 90:9606-9613. [PMID: 29985599 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b02546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Microcystins, the lethal cyanotoxins from Microcystis aeruginosa, can inhibit the activity of protein phosphatase and promote liver tumors. Herein, a dual-modal split-type immunosensor was constructed to detect microcystin-LR (MC-LR), based on the photocurrent change of CdS/ZnO hollow nanorod arrays (HNRs) and the blue shift of the surface plasmon resonance peak from Au nanobipyramids@Ag. By using mesoporous silica nanospheres as the carrier to immobilize secondary antibody and DNA primer, a hybridization chain reaction was adopted to capture alkaline phosphatase, while its catalytic reaction product, ascorbic acid, exhibited dual functions. The detailed mechanism was investigated, showing that ascorbic acid can not only act as the electron donor to capture the holes in CdS/ZnO-HNRs, leading to the increase photocurrent, but also as the reductant to form silver shells on Au nanobipyramids, generating multiply vivid color variations and blue shifts. Compared with the traditional photoelectrochemical immunosensor or colorimetric method for MC-LR, a more accurate and reliable result can be obtained, due to different mechanisms and independent signal transduction. Therefore, this work can not only propose a new dual-modal immunosensor for MC-LR detection but also provide innovative inspiration for constructing sensitive, accurate, and visual analysis for toxins.
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Gan C, Wang B, Huang J, Qileng A, He Z, Lei H, Liu W, Liu Y. Multiple amplified enzyme-free electrochemical immunosensor based on G-quadruplex/hemin functionalized mesoporous silica with redox-active intercalators for microcystin-LR detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2017; 98:126-133. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2017.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2017] [Revised: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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