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Dehghani Z, Akhond M, Hormozi Jangi SR, Absalan G. Highly sensitive enantioselective spectrofluorimetric determination of R-/S-mandelic acid using l-tryptophan-modified amino-functional silica-coated N-doped carbon dots as novel high-throughput chiral nanoprobes. Talanta 2024; 266:124977. [PMID: 37487268 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124977] [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: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
Abstract
Amino-functional silica-coated N-doped carbon dots (NH2-SiO2-CDs) were covalently modified by l-tryptophan (chiral selector) by producing an amide bond between carboxyl groups of L-try and amino groups of NH2-SiO2-CDs to develop a novel high throughput chiral nanoprobes (L-try-CONH-SiO2-CDs) for highly sensitive and enantioselective quantification of S-/R-mandelic acid (S-/R-Man). The method showed a great difference between S- and R-isomers (enantioselectivity coefficient = 4.17) due to the ultra-stability of the Meisenheimer complex that was formed between S-isomer and nanoprobe (KS-Man/KR-man = 2122.7, where K is the binding-constant). At optimal experimental conditions, two linear ranges of 0.5-25.0 (LOD of 0.05 μM) and 0.5-22.0 μM (LOD of 0.27 μM) for S- and R-Man, respectively, along with an enhanced sensitivity toward S-isomer (about 5.7-fold higher than R-isomer) were attained. High selectivity for the determination of mandelic acid was achieved compared to metal ions, amino acids, and sugars that commonly coexist with it. Intra-day as well as inter-day assays, respectively, showed RSD values of about 3.2 and 3.9%. The mechanistic studies were performed for proving the enantioselective behavior of the developed nanoprobe. The method was then used for S-/R-mandelic acid determination in bio-samples. The figures of merit for the method were found to be better than those already reported for enantioselective detection of R-/S-Man.
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- Zahra Dehghani
- Massoumi Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, 71454, Iran
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- Massoumi Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, 71454, Iran.
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- Massoumi Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, 71454, Iran
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- Massoumi Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shiraz University, Shiraz, 71454, Iran.
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Chen X, Yu M, Li P, Xu C, Zhang S, Wang Y, Xing X. Recent Progress on Chiral Carbon Dots: Synthetic Strategies and Biomedical Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:5548-5566. [PMID: 37735749 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00918] [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] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
Abstract
The discovery of chiral carbon dots (Ch-CDs) has opened up an exciting new research direction in the field of carbon dots. It not only retains the chirality of the precursor and exhibits highly symmetric chiral optical properties but also has properties such as chemical stability, antibacterial and antitumor properties, and good biocompatibility of carbon dots. Based on these advantages, the application of Ch-CDs in the biomedical field has attracted significant interest among researchers. However, a comprehensive review of the selection of precursors for Ch-CDs, preparation methods, and applications in biomedical fields is still lacking. Here, we summarize their precursor selection and preparation methods based on recent reports on Ch-CDs and provide the first comprehensive review for specific applications in biomedical engineering, such as biosensing, bioimaging, drug carriers, antibacterial and antibiofilm, and enzyme activity modulation. Finally, we discuss application prospects and challenges that need to be overcome. We hope this review will provide valuable guidance for researchers to prepare novel Ch-CDs and facilitate their application in biomedical engineering.
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- Xueli Chen
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Bengbu 233000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Camilus N, Gao S, Mitti M, Macairan JR, Naccache R, Martic S. Selective detection of nitrotyrosine using dual-fluorescent carbon dots. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2022; 279:121444. [PMID: 35660143 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
The post-translational modification of amino acid plays a critical role in normal and diseased biological states. Specifically, nitrotyrosine (nTyr) has been linked to diseases, including neurodegeneration, among others. Hence, alternative methods are required for detection and differentiation of nTyr from other structurally similar analogues, such as Tyrosine (Tyr) or phosphotyrosine (pTyr). Herein, the selective detection of nTyr, over other congeners, was achieved by using dual-fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) in buffered solution, artificial saliva, bovine serum albumin and diluted equine serum. The nTyr induced fluorescence quenching of the blue and red emissions of CDs, in the 20-105 μM linear range, and with the limit of detection (LOD) at 34 μM, which was well below the physiological concentration required for detection. The sensor was functional at biological pH values, with optimal quenching efficiency at basic pH. The sensor was highly selective for nTyr even in the presence of common biological interferences (metal cations, organic anions, amino acids, nucleosides and other biologicals). The mechanism of quenching (a combination of static and dynamic) was ascribed to the nonradiative energy transfer, due to electronic overlap between nTyr absorbance and CDs fluorescence emission, and electron transfer from excited CDs state to nTyr as an electron acceptor. The dual-fluorescent CDs represent viable sensors for key biological modifications, and their selectivity and sensitivity may be further improved through tailored chemical synthesis of CDs, such as tunable surface chemistry to promote selective recognition of analyte of interest.
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- Nayomi Camilus
- Department of Forensic Science, Environmental and Life Sciences, Trent University, Canada
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- Department of Forensic Science, Environmental and Life Sciences, Trent University, Canada
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- Department of Forensic Science, Environmental and Life Sciences, Trent University, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Centre for NanoScience Research, Concordia University, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Centre for NanoScience Research, Concordia University, Canada
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- Department of Forensic Science, Environmental and Life Sciences, Trent University, Canada.
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Li Y, Jiang XX, Xie JX, Lv YK. Recent Advances in the Application and Mechanism of Carbon Dots/Metal-Organic Frameworks Hybrids in Photocatalysis and the Detection of Environmental Pollutants. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200283. [PMID: 35460188 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200283] [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: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of crystalline porous materials with simple synthesis conditions, large specific surface area, structural diversity, and a wide range of interesting properties. The integration of MOFs with other materials can provide new multifunctional composites that exhibit both component properties and new characteristics. In recent years, the integration of carbon dots (CDs) into MOFs to form composites has shown improved optical properties and fascinating new characteristics. This review focuses on the design and synthesis strategies of CDs@MOFs composites (including pore-confined synthesis, in situ encapsulation, post-synthesis modification and impregnation method) and their recent research progress in photocatalysis and detection of environmental pollutants. Both the achievements and problems are evaluated and proposed, and the opportunities and challenges of CDs@MOF composite are discussed.
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- Yuan Li
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science and Technology of Hebei Province, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, P. R. China
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Torul H, Çalık Kayiş E, Boyaci IH, Tamer U. An ECL sensor combined with a paper electrode for the determination of phenylalanine. Analyst 2022; 147:4866-4875. [DOI: 10.1039/d2an01340a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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An electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensor combined with a paper electrode was developed for the detection of phenylalanine (l-Phe) in blood samples.
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- Hilal Torul
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Gazi University, 06330 Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Gazi University, 06330 Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, 06512 Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Gazi University, 06330 Ankara, Turkey
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Dehghani Z, Akhond M, Absalan G. Carbon quantum dots embedded silica molecular imprinted polymer as a novel and sensitive fluorescent nanoprobe for reproducible enantioselective quantification of naproxen enantiomers. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2020.105723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A Review on Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors Used in Phenylalanine Electroanalysis. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20092496. [PMID: 32354070 PMCID: PMC7249663 DOI: 10.3390/s20092496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Phenylalanine is an amino acid found in breast milk and in many foods, being an essential nutrient. This amino acid is very important for the human body because it is transformed into tyrosine and, subsequently, into catecholamine neurotransmitters. However, there are individuals who were born with a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria. The accumulation of phenylalanine and of some metabolites in the body is dangerous and may cause convulsions, brain damage and mental retardation. Determining the concentration of phenylalanine in different biologic fluids is very important because it can provide information about the health status of the individuals envisaged. Since such determinations may be made by using electrochemical sensors and biosensors, numerous researchers have developed such sensors for phenylalanine detection and different sensitive materials were used in order to improve the selectivity, sensitivity and detection limit. The present review aims at presenting the design and performance of some electrochemical bio (sensors) traditionally used for phenylalanine detection as reported in a series of relevant scientific papers published in the last decade.
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Bigdeli A, Ghasemi F, Fahimi-Kashani N, Abbasi-Moayed S, Orouji A, Jafar-Nezhad Ivrigh Z, Shahdost-Fard F, Hormozi-Nezhad MR. Optical nanoprobes for chiral discrimination. Analyst 2020; 145:6416-6434. [DOI: 10.1039/d0an01211d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Chiral recognition can be achieved by exploiting chiral properties of nanoparticles within various colorimetric and luminescent sensing systems.
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- Arafeh Bigdeli
- Chemistry Department
- Sharif University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
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- Department of Nanotechnology
- Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII)
- Agricultural Research
- Education
- and Extension Organization (AREEO)
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- Chemistry Department
- Sharif University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
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- Chemistry Department
- Sharif University of Technology
- Tehran
- Iran
- Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
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