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Li B, Wang Q. Surface electric field enhanced biosensor based on symmetrical U-tapered HCF structure for gastric carcinoma biomarker trace detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 264:116666. [PMID: 39146771 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116666] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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In this article, a novel U-tapered hollow-core fiber (HCF) surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor coated with PtS2 for early-stage gastric carcinoma (GC) diagnosis was demonstrated. The article proposed the first investigation to detect Interleukin-10 (IL10) and Interleukin-1β (IL1β) which were associated with the risk of developing gastric carcinoma, using optical fiber SPR technology. Herein, the sensitivity of sensor was effectively improved through a combination of tapered and U-shaped structures. Additionally, to further enhance the detection capability, two-dimensional material PtS2 was utilized to increase the surface electric field intensity of the sensor. Simultaneously, optimization of structural parameters such as taper ratio, bending diameters, and Au film thickness was conducted. Ultimately, the designed sensor achieved a remarkable sensitivity of 13210 nm/RIU within the refractive index (RI) range of 1.33-1.37. The sensor demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving sensitivities of 3.64 nm/(ng/ml) and 7.46 nm/(ng/ml) for the detection of IL10 and IL1β biomarkers, respectively, along with limit of detection (LOD) of 2.74 pg/ml and 1.33 pg/ml, and successfully detecting the presence of these biomarkers in the serum of gastric cancer patients. Overall, the proposed sensor exhibits significant potential in early gastric cancer detection and advances the application of optical fiber SPR sensors in trace biodetection.
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- Ben Li
- College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Synthetical Automation for Process Industries (Northeastern University), Shenyang, 110819, China; College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Micro-Nano Precision Optical Sensing and Measurement Technology, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China.
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Zhu J, Zhao C, Xia B, Wang N, Chen X, Jing X, Chen M, Xu X. An enhanced SPR optical fiber biosensor using Ti 3C 2T x MXene/AuNPs for label-free and sensitive detection of human IgG. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 39264164 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01883d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2024]
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Abnormal human immunoglobulin G (IgG) may induce the risk of immune system disorder, infectious diseases, tumors and so on. However, the current detection methods exhibit low sensitivity, which limits their practical application. In this work, an SPR optical fiber sensor (SPR-OFS) with high sensitivity is designed for label-free detection of human IgG. It is fabricated using a heterostructure optical fiber coated with Au film/AuNPs and the Ti3C2Tx MXene biofunctionalized with goat anti-human IgG by polydopamine (PDA). In the experiment, the optimal thickness of the Ti3C2Tx MXene was explored and determined to be about 93 nm by comprehensively considering the refractive index (RI) sensitivity and spectral bandwidth of the SPR sensor. When the largest figure of merit (FOM) is calculated to be 17.8279 RIU-1, its RI sensitivity was ultimately found to be 2804.5 nm per RIU. The SPR-OFS was employed to detect human IgG within the concentration range of 0-30 μg mL-1 and its sensitivity is demonstrated to be 1.7046 nm (μg mL-1)-1. The SPR-OFS was also proved to have excellent linearity, specificity and stability. The proposed sensor offers outstanding performance with simple fabrication, providing a cutting-edge bioanalytical platform with potential applications in clinical diagnosis.
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- Jiayi Zhu
- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics Trauma and Microsurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, 430071, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan, 430070, China.
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Kalashgrani MY, Mousavi SM, Akmal MH, Gholami A, Omidifar N, Chiang WH, Lai CW, Ripaj Uddin M, Althomali RH, Rahman MM. Biosensors for metastatic cancer cell detection. Clin Chim Acta 2024; 559:119685. [PMID: 38663472 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2024.119685] [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: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Early detection and effective cancer treatment are critical to improving metastatic cancer cell diagnosis and management today. In particular, accurate qualitative diagnosis of metastatic cancer cell represents an important step in the diagnosis of cancer. Today, biosensors have been widely developed due to the daily need to measure different chemical and biological species. Biosensors are utilized to quantify chemical and biological phenomena by generating signals that are directly proportional to the quantity of the analyte present in the reaction. Biosensors are widely used in disease control, drug delivery, infection detection, detection of pathogenic microorganisms, and markers that indicate a specific disease in the body. These devices have been especially popular in the field of metastatic cancer cell diagnosis and treatment due to their portability, high sensitivity, high specificity, ease of use and short response time. This article examines biosensors for metastatic cancer cells. It also studies metastatic cancer cells and the mechanism of metastasis. Finally, the function of biosensors and biomarkers in metastatic cancer cells is investigated.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71468-64685, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Level 3, Block A, Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya (UM), 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service (INARS), Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Art and Science, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Wadi Al-Dawasir 11991, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research (CEAMR) & Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Wu X, Wang Y, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Rao X, Chen C, Liu H, Deng Y, Liao C, Smietana MJ, Chen GY, Liu L, Qu J, Wang Y. A D-Shaped Polymer Optical Fiber Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensor for Breast Cancer Detection Applications. BIOSENSORS 2023; 14:15. [PMID: 38248392 PMCID: PMC10813458 DOI: 10.3390/bios14010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Fiber-optic biosensors have garnered significant attention and witnessed rapid development in recent years owing to their remarkable attributes such as high sensitivity, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and real-time monitoring. They have emerged as a potential tool in the realm of biomarker detection for low-concentration and small molecules. In this paper, a portable and cost-effective optical fiber biosensor based on surface plasmon resonance for the early detection of breast cancer is demonstrated. By utilizing the aptamer human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) as a specific biomarker for breast cancer, the presence of the HER2 protein can be detected through an antigen-antibody binding technique. The detection method was accomplished by modifying a layer of HER2 aptamer on the flat surface of a gold-coated D-shaped polymer optical fiber (core/cladding diameter 120/490 μm), of which the residual thickness after side-polishing was about 245 μm, the thickness of the coated gold layer was 50 nm, and the initial wavelength in pure water was around 1200 nm. For low-concentration detection of the HER2 protein, the device exhibited a wavelength shift of ~1.37 nm with a concentration of 1 μg/mL (e.g., 5.5 nM), which corresponded to a limit of detection of ~5.28 nM. Notably, the response time of the biosensor was measured to be as fast as 5 s. The proposed biosensor exhibits the potential for early detection of HER2 protein in initial cancer serum and offers a pathway to early prevention of breast cancer.
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- Xun Wu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Division of Microsystem & Electronic Materials Technology, Institute of Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, Warsaw University of Technology, Koszykowa 75, 00-662 Warsaw, Poland
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen 518107, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Photonic Devices and Sensing Systems for Internet of Things, Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fibre Sensors, State Key Laboratory of Radio Frequency Heterogeneous Integration, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Ultrafast Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education/Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen 518107, China
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Sequeira-Antunes B, Ferreira HA. Nucleic Acid Aptamer-Based Biosensors: A Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3201. [PMID: 38137422 PMCID: PMC10741014 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Aptamers, short strands of either DNA, RNA, or peptides, known for their exceptional specificity and high binding affinity to target molecules, are providing significant advancements in the field of health. When seamlessly integrated into biosensor platforms, aptamers give rise to aptasensors, unlocking a new dimension in point-of-care diagnostics with rapid response times and remarkable versatility. As such, this review aims to present an overview of the distinct advantages conferred by aptamers over traditional antibodies as the molecular recognition element in biosensors. Additionally, it delves into the realm of specific aptamers made for the detection of biomarkers associated with infectious diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolomic and neurological disorders. The review further elucidates the varying binding assays and transducer techniques that support the development of aptasensors. Ultimately, this review discusses the current state of point-of-care diagnostics facilitated by aptasensors and underscores the immense potential of these technologies in advancing the landscape of healthcare delivery.
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- Beatriz Sequeira-Antunes
- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
- Exotictarget, 4900-378 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
- Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores-Microsistemas e Nanotecnologias (INESC-MN), 1000-029 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
- Exotictarget, 4900-378 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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Qiu M, Ren Y, Huang L, Zhu X, Liang T, Li M, Tang D. FeNC nanozyme-based electrochemical immunoassay for sensitive detection of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:378. [PMID: 37672131 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05964-z] [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: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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The proof-of-concept of sensitive electrochemical immunoassay for the quantitative monitoring of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is reported. The assay is carried out on iron nitrogen-doped carbon (FeNC) nanozyme-modified screen-printed carbon electrode using chronoamperometry. Introduction of target HER2 can induce the sandwiched immunoreaction between anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody-coated microplate and biotinylated anti-HER2 polyclonal antibody. Thereafter, streptavidin-glucose oxidase (GOx) conjugate is bonded to the detection antibody. Upon addition of glucose, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) is oxidized through the produced H2O2 with the assistance of GOx and FeNC nanozyme. The oxidized TMB is determined via chronoamperometry. Experimental results revealed that electrochemical immunosensing system exhibited good amperometric response, and allowed the detection of target HER2 as low as 4.5 pg/mL. High specificity and long-term stability are acquired with FeNC nanozyme-based sensing strategy. Importantly, our system provides a new opportunity for protein diagnostics.
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- Minghao Qiu
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Science for Food Safety and Biology (MOE & Fujian Province), Department of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350108, People's Republic of China.
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Aslan Y, Atabay M, Chowdhury HK, Göktürk I, Saylan Y, Inci F. Aptamer-Based Point-of-Care Devices: Emerging Technologies and Integration of Computational Methods. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13050569. [PMID: 37232930 DOI: 10.3390/bios13050569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Recent innovations in point-of-care (POC) diagnostic technologies have paved a critical road for the improved application of biomedicine through the deployment of accurate and affordable programs into resource-scarce settings. The utilization of antibodies as a bio-recognition element in POC devices is currently limited due to obstacles associated with cost and production, impeding its widespread adoption. One promising alternative, on the other hand, is aptamer integration, i.e., short sequences of single-stranded DNA and RNA structures. The advantageous properties of these molecules are as follows: small molecular size, amenability to chemical modification, low- or nonimmunogenic characteristics, and their reproducibility within a short generation time. The utilization of these aforementioned features is critical in developing sensitive and portable POC systems. Furthermore, the deficiencies related to past experimental efforts to improve biosensor schematics, including the design of biorecognition elements, can be tackled with the integration of computational tools. These complementary tools enable the prediction of the reliability and functionality of the molecular structure of aptamers. In this review, we have overviewed the usage of aptamers in the development of novel and portable POC devices, in addition to highlighting the insights that simulations and other computational methods can provide into the use of aptamer modeling for POC integration.
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- Yusuf Aslan
- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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Pourasl MH, Vahedi A, Tajalli H, Khalilzadeh B, Bayat F. Liquid crystal-assisted optical biosensor for early-stage diagnosis of mammary glands using HER-2. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6847. [PMID: 37100835 PMCID: PMC10133346 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31668-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and the second leading cause of cancer mortality among women around the world. The purpose of this study is to present a non-labeled liquid crystal (LC) biosensor, based on the inherent feature of nematic LCs, for the evaluation of BC using the human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) biomarker. The mechanism of this sensing is supported by surface modification with dimethyloctadecyl [3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl] ammonium chloride (DMOAP) encouraging the long alkyl chains that induce a homeotropic orientation of the LC molecules at the interface. To enhance the binding efficacy of more HER-2 antibody (Ab) on LC aligning agents, a simple ultraviolet radiation-assisted method was also used to increase functional groups on the DMOAP coated slides, thereby improving binding affinity and efficiency onto HER-2 Abs. The designed biosensor makes use of the specific binding of HER-2 protein to HER-2 Ab and disruption of the orientation of LCs. This orientation change leads to a transition of the optical appearance from dark to birefringent, enabling the detection of HER-2. This novel biosensor exhibits a linear optical response to HER-2 concentration in the wide dynamic range of 10-6-102 ng/mL, with an ultra-low detection limit of 1 fg/mL. As a proof of concept, the designed LC biosensor was successfully investigated for the quantification of HER-2 protein in patients suffering from BC. Owing to the sensitivity, selectivity, and label-free detection, this biosensor may amplify the application of LC-based biosensors for the detection of most types of cancers.
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- Mehri H Pourasl
- Department of Physics, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
- Biophotonic Research Center, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Physics, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
- Biophotonic Research Center, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center (SCRC), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 51664-14766, Iran.
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- Department of Physics, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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Liu X, Zhu Y, Li C, Fang Y, Chen J, Xu F, Lu Y, Shum PP, Liu Y, Wang G. Single-cell HER2 quantification via instant signal amplification in microdroplets. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1251:340976. [PMID: 36925278 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.340976] [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: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Accurate and ultrasensitive evaluation of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein is key to early diagnosis and subtype differentiation of breast cancer. Single-cell analyses to reduce ineffective targeted therapies due to breast cancer heterogeneity and improve patient survival remain challenging. Herein, we reported a novel droplet microfluidic combined with an instant cation exchange signal amplification strategy for quantitative analysis of HER2 protein expression on single cells. In the 160 μm droplets produced by a tapered capillary bundle, abundant Immuno-CdS labeled on HER2-positive cells were replaced by Ag + to obtain Cd2+ that stimulated Rhod-5N fluorescence. This uniformly distributed and instantaneous fluorescence amplification strategy in droplets improves sensitivity and reduces signal fluctuation. Using HER2 modified PS microsphere to simulate single cells, we obtained a linear fitting of HER2-modified concentration and fluorescence intensity in microdroplets with the limit detection of 11.372 pg mL-1. Moreover, the relative standard deviation (RSD) was 4.2-fold lower than the traditional immunofluorescence technique (2.89% vs 12.21%). The HER2 protein on SK-BR-3 cells encapsulated in droplets was subsequently quantified, ranging from 9862.954 pg mL-1 and 205.26 pg mL-1, equivalent to 9.795 × 106 and 2.038 × 105 protein molecules. This detection system provides a universal platform for single-cell sensitive quantitative analysis and contributes to the evaluation of HER2-positive tumors.
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- Xiaoxian Liu
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Integration of the Ministry of Education, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Integration of the Ministry of Education, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Integration of the Ministry of Education, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210009, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineer, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineer, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China.
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- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210093, China; Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Integration of the Ministry of Education, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210009, China.
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Zhang Y, Li N, Xu Y, Liu X, Ma Y, Huang Z, Luo H, Hou C, Huo D. A novel electrochemical biosensor based on AMNFs@ZIF-67 nano composite material for ultrasensitive detection of HER2. Bioelectrochemistry 2023; 150:108362. [PMID: 36608370 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2022.108362] [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: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Antimonene (AMNFs) is a new kind of sp2-bonded honeycomb lattice two-dimensional material with strong rod-rail coupling, stability and hydrophilicity. Compared with graphene, antimonene has better sensitivity in DNA molecular sensing. We developed a suitable biosensor-Cd2+-aptamer@AMNFs@ZIF-67 nanocomposite for HER2 biomarker detection. Two-dimensional antimonene can be grown on the surface of ZIF-67 to enhance stability and biocompatibility. The aptamer chain can also be adsorbed on the surface of antimonene, and the complexes of the aptamer and the marker can be detached analytically after targeting the biomarker. The detection limit (LOD) was 4.853 fg/mL within 60 min, the detection range was 0-1000 pg/mL, and the LOD was lower than the existing HER2 aptamer biosensors. The results show that the biosensor has certain applicability and potential, and is expected to be a powerful tool for breast cancer diagnosis in the future.
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- Ya Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China
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- Liquor Making Biology Technology and Application of Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, 188 University Town, Yi bin 644000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Resource and Eco-environment of Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, SeNA Research Institute and Szostak-CDHT Large Nucleic Acids Institute, Chengdu, 610000, PR China
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- Liquor Making Biology Technology and Application of Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, 188 University Town, Yi bin 644000, PR China
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- Liquor Making Biology Technology and Application of Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Bioengineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, 188 University Town, Yi bin 644000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Bio-perception & Intelligent Information Processing, School of Microelectronics and Communication Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, PR China.
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García-Hernández LA, Martínez-Martínez E, Pazos-Solís D, Aguado-Preciado J, Dutt A, Chávez-Ramírez AU, Korgel B, Sharma A, Oza G. Optical Detection of Cancer Cells Using Lab-on-a-Chip. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13040439. [PMID: 37185514 PMCID: PMC10136345 DOI: 10.3390/bios13040439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The global need for accurate and efficient cancer cell detection in biomedicine and clinical diagnosis has driven extensive research and technological development in the field. Precision, high-throughput, non-invasive separation, detection, and classification of individual cells are critical requirements for successful technology. Lab-on-a-chip devices offer enormous potential for solving biological and medical problems and have become a priority research area for microanalysis and manipulating cells. This paper reviews recent developments in the detection of cancer cells using the microfluidics-based lab-on-a-chip method, focusing on describing and explaining techniques that use optical phenomena and a plethora of probes for sensing, amplification, and immobilization. The paper describes how optics are applied in each experimental method, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. The discussion includes a summary of current challenges and prospects for cancer diagnosis.
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- Luis Abraham García-Hernández
- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Parque Tecnológico Querétaro, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro C.P. 76703, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Centre of Bioengineering, Campus Queretaro, Querétaro C.P. 76130, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Centre of Bioengineering, Campus Queretaro, Querétaro C.P. 76130, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Circuito Exterior S/N Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City C.P. 04510, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Parque Tecnológico Querétaro, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro C.P. 76703, Mexico
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- McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1062, USA
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Centre of Bioengineering, Campus Queretaro, Querétaro C.P. 76130, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico en Electroquímica, Parque Tecnológico Querétaro, Pedro Escobedo, Querétaro C.P. 76703, Mexico
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Das S, Devireddy R, Gartia MR. Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Sensor for Cancer Biomarker Detection. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:396. [PMID: 36979608 PMCID: PMC10046379 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A biomarker is a physiological observable marker that acts as a stand-in and, in the best-case scenario, forecasts a clinically significant outcome. Diagnostic biomarkers are more convenient and cost-effective than directly measuring the ultimate clinical outcome. Cancer is among the most prominent global health problems and a major cause of morbidity and death globally. Therefore, cancer biomarker assays that are trustworthy, consistent, precise, and verified are desperately needed. Biomarker-based tumor detection holds a lot of promise for improving disease knowledge at the molecular scale and early detection and surveillance. In contrast to conventional approaches, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) allows for the quick and less invasive screening of a variety of circulating indicators, such as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), microRNA (miRNA), circulating tumor cells (CTCs), lipids, and proteins. With several advantages, the SPR technique is a particularly beneficial choice for the point-of-care identification of biomarkers. As a result, it enables the timely detection of tumor markers, which could be used to track cancer development and suppress the relapse of malignant tumors. This review emphasizes advancements in SPR biosensing technologies for cancer detection.
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Kusov PA, Kotelevtsev YV, Drachev VP. Cortisol Monitoring Devices toward Implementation for Clinically Relevant Biosensing In Vivo. Molecules 2023; 28:2353. [PMID: 36903600 PMCID: PMC10005364 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052353] [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: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates energy metabolism, stress reactions, and immune response. Cortisol is produced in the kidneys' adrenal cortex. Its levels in the circulatory system are regulated by the neuroendocrine system with a negative feedback loop of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA-axis) following circadian rhythm. Conditions associated with HPA-axis disruption cause deteriorative effects on human life quality in numerous ways. Psychiatric, cardiovascular, and metabolic disorders as well as a variety of inflammatory processes accompanying age-related, orphan, and many other conditions are associated with altered cortisol secretion rates and inadequate responses. Laboratory measurements of cortisol are well-developed and based mainly on the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). There is a great demand for a continuous real-time cortisol sensor that is yet to be developed. Recent advances in approaches that will eventually culminate in such sensors have been summarized in several reviews. This review compares different platforms for direct cortisol measurements in biological fluids. The ways to achieve continuous cortisol measurements are discussed. A cortisol monitoring device will be essential for personified pharmacological correction of the HPA-axis toward normal cortisol levels through a 24-h cycle.
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- Pavel A. Kusov
- Center for Engineering Physics, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205 Moscow, Russia
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- Vladimir Zelman Center for Neurobiology and Brain Rehabilitation, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205 Moscow, Russia
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- Center for Engineering Physics, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 121205 Moscow, Russia
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Thenrajan T, Alwarappan S, Wilson J. Molecular Diagnosis and Cancer Prognosis-A Concise Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:766. [PMID: 36832253 PMCID: PMC9955694 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040766] [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: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Cancer is a complicated disease. Globally, it is one of the major causes for morbidity and mortality. A critical challenge associated with it is the difficulty to accurately diagnose it at an early stage. The malignancy due to multistage and heterogeneity that result from genetic and epigenetic modifications poses critical challenge to diagnose and monitor the progress at an early stage. Current diagnostic techniques normally suggest invasive biopsy procedure that can cause further infections and bleeding. Therefore, noninvasive diagnostic methods with high accuracy, safety and earliest detection are the needs of the hour. Herein, we provide a detailed review on the advanced methodologies and protocols developed for the detection of cancer biomarkers based on proteins, nucleic acids and extracellular vesicles. Furthermore, existing challenges and the improvements essential for the rapid, sensitive and noninvasive detection have also been discussed.
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- Thatchanamoorthy Thenrajan
- Polymer Electronics Lab., Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi 630003, Tamilnadu, India
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- Polymer Electronics Lab., Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630003, Tamil Nadu, India
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Fauzi N, Mohd Asri RI, Mohamed Omar MF, Manaf AA, Kawarada H, Falina S, Syamsul M. Status and Prospects of Heterojunction-Based HEMT for Next-Generation Biosensors. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:325. [PMID: 36838025 PMCID: PMC9966278 DOI: 10.3390/mi14020325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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High electron mobility transistor (HEMT) biosensors hold great potential for realizing label-free, real-time, and direct detection. Owing to their unique properties of two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG), HEMT biosensors have the ability to amplify current changes pertinent to potential changes with the introduction of any biomolecules, making them highly surface charge sensitive. This review discusses the recent advances in the use of AlGaN/GaN and AlGaAs/GaAs HEMT as biosensors in the context of different gate architectures. We describe the fundamental mechanisms underlying their operational functions, giving insight into crucial experiments as well as the necessary analysis and validation of data. Surface functionalization and biorecognition integrated into the HEMT gate structures, including self-assembly strategies, are also presented in this review, with relevant and promising applications discussed for ultra-sensitive biosensors. Obstacles and opportunities for possible optimization are also surveyed. Conclusively, future prospects for further development and applications are discussed. This review is instructive for researchers who are new to this field as well as being informative for those who work in related fields.
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- Najihah Fauzi
- Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sains@USM, Bayan Lepas 11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sains@USM, Bayan Lepas 11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Center (CEDEC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sains@USM, Bayan Lepas 11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Center (CEDEC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sains@USM, Bayan Lepas 11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
- The Kagami Memorial Laboratory for Materials Science and Technology, Waseda University, Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-0051, Japan
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- Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Center (CEDEC), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sains@USM, Bayan Lepas 11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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- Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sains@USM, Bayan Lepas 11900, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 169-8555, Japan
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Brosseau NE, Vallée I, Mayer-Scholl A, Ndao M, Karadjian G. Aptamer-Based Technologies for Parasite Detection. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:s23020562. [PMID: 36679358 PMCID: PMC9867382 DOI: 10.3390/s23020562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Centuries of scientific breakthroughs have brought us closer to understanding and managing the spread of parasitic diseases. Despite ongoing technological advancements in the detection, treatment, and control of parasitic illnesses, their effects on animal and human health remain a major concern worldwide. Aptamers are single-stranded oligonucleotides whose unique three-dimensional structures enable them to interact with high specificity and affinity to a wide range of targets. In recent decades, aptamers have emerged as attractive alternatives to antibodies as therapeutic and diagnostic agents. Due to their superior stability, reusability, and modifiability, aptamers have proven to be effective bioreceptors for the detection of toxins, contaminants, biomarkers, whole cells, pathogens, and others. As such, they have been integrated into a variety of electrochemical, fluorescence, and optical biosensors to effectively detect whole parasites and their proteins. This review offers a summary of the various types of parasite-specific aptamer-based biosensors, their general mechanisms and their performance.
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- Noah Emerson Brosseau
- UMR BIPAR, Anses, Laboratoire de Santé Animale, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France
- Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health (IDIGH) Program, Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- UMR BIPAR, Anses, Laboratoire de Santé Animale, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France
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- Department of Biological Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health (IDIGH) Program, Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- UMR BIPAR, Anses, Laboratoire de Santé Animale, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France
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Shim J, Lim J, Geum DM, You JB, Yoon H, Kim JP, Baek WJ, Kim I, Han JH, Kim S. High-sensitivity waveguide-integrated bolometer based on free-carrier absorption for Si photonic sensors. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:42663-42677. [PMID: 36366716 DOI: 10.1364/oe.469862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Conventional photon detectors necessarily face critical challenges regarding strong wavelength-selective response and narrow spectral bandwidth, which are undesirable for spectroscopic applications requiring a wide spectral range. With this perspective, herein, we overcome these challenges through a free-carrier absorption-based waveguide-integrated bolometer for infrared spectroscopic sensors on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platform featuring a spectrally flat response at near-infrared (NIR) range (1520-1620 nm). An in-depth thermal analysis was conducted with a systematic investigation of geometry dependence on the detectors. We achieved great performances: temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) of -3.786%/K and sensitivity of -26.75%/mW with a low wavelength dependency, which are record-high values among reported waveguide bolometers so far, to our knowledge. In addition, a clear on-off response with the rise/fall time of 24.2/29.2 µs and a 3-dB roll-off frequency of ∼22 kHz were obtained, sufficient for a wide range of sensing applications. Together with the possibility of expanding an operation range to the mid-infrared (MIR) band, as well as simplicity in the detector architecture, our work here presents a novel strategy for integrated photodetectors covering NIR to MIR at room temperature for the development of the future silicon photonic sensors with ultrawide spectral bandwidth.
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Li D, Weng C, Chen C, Li K, Lin Q, Ruan Y, Zhang J, Wang S, Yao J. Optical biosensor based on weak value amplification for the high sensitivity detection of Pertuzumab in combination with Trastuzumab binding to the extracellular domain of HER2. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:36839-36848. [PMID: 36258605 DOI: 10.1364/oe.472012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A real-time optical phase sensing scheme based on weak value amplification was proposed to monitor the especially binding process of Pertuzumab combined with Trastuzumab on HER2 positive cells. From the wavelength shift of output spectrum, the phase difference between measuring and referential path related to the concentration of Pertuzumab as well as Trastuzumab could be calculated. With this approach, the limit of detection (LOD) of 5.54 × 10-13 M for Pertuzumab assay was achieved. Besides, the kinetics signal of Pertuzumab in combination with Trastuzumab binding to HER2 was detected in real time. Experimental results demonstrated that both Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab can be captured by HER2, but the former was significantly superior to the latter in terms of the target number. Additionally, the binding speed was analyzed and demonstrated to be closely correlated with the initial concentration of the targeting agents.
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Fasseaux H, Loyez M, Chah K, Caucheteur C. Phase interrogation of plasmonic tilted fiber Bragg grating biosensors through the Jones formalism. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:34287-34296. [PMID: 36242444 DOI: 10.1364/oe.463140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Gold-coated tilted fiber Bragg gratings (TFBG) are refined plasmonic biosensors, highly sensitive to surrounding refractive index (RI) changes. Their interrogation usually relies on insertion loss measurements for single input polarized light, limiting the set of exploitable features. To overcome this limitation, we trigger the Jones formalism to retrieve the polarization enabling optimized plasmonic excitation for both phase and amplitude measurements. We present an experimental phase shift with a sensitivity as high as 45835°/RIU and further assess this approach to HER2 proteins sensing at 1µg/ml. We compare this angular modality with the one relying on the insertion loss using a quality factor that takes the shift as well as the dispersion into account. This strengthens its relevance in terms of precision for ultra-small RI variations.
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Li L, Zhang YN, Zheng W, Li X, Zhao Y. Optical fiber SPR biosensor based on gold nanoparticle amplification for DNA hybridization detection. Talanta 2022; 247:123599. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Guimarães CF, Cruz-Moreira D, Caballero D, Pirraco RP, Gasperini L, Kundu SC, Reis RL. Shining a Light on Cancer - Photonics in Microfluidic Tumor Modelling and Biosensing. Adv Healthc Mater 2022:e2201442. [PMID: 35998112 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Microfluidic platforms represent a powerful approach to miniaturizing important characteristics of cancers, improving in vitro testing by increasing physiological relevance. Different tools can manipulate cells and materials at the microscale, but few offer the efficiency and versatility of light and optical technologies. Moreover, light-driven technologies englobe a broad toolbox for quantifying critical biological phenomena. Herein, we review the role of photonics in microfluidic 3D cancer modeling and biosensing from three major perspectives. First, we look at optical-driven technologies that allow biomaterials and living cells to be manipulated with micro-sized precision and the opportunities to advance 3D microfluidic models by engineering cancer microenvironments' hallmarks, such as their architecture, cellular complexity, and vascularization. Second, we delve into the growing field of optofluidics, exploring how optical tools can directly interface microfluidic chips, enabling the extraction of relevant biological data, from single fluorescent signals to the complete 3D imaging of diseased cells within microchannels. Third, we review advances in optical cancer biosensing, focusing on how light-matter interactions can detect biomarkers, rare circulating tumor cells, and cell-derived structures such as exosomes. We overview photonic technologies' current challenges and caveats in microfluidic 3D cancer models, outlining future research avenues that may catapult the field. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Carlos F Guimarães
- 3B's Research Group -Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group -Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group -Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group -Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group -Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group -Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
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- 3B's Research Group -Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Barco, Guimarães, 4805-017, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga and Guimarães, Portugal
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Sypabekova M, Amantayeva A, Vangelista L, González-Vila Á, Caucheteur C, Tosi D. Ultralow Limit Detection of Soluble HER2 Biomarker in Serum with a Fiber-Optic Ball-Tip Resonator Assisted by a Tilted FBG. ACS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AU 2022; 2:309-316. [PMID: 36785571 PMCID: PMC9885947 DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.2c00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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An optical-fiber biosensor has been developed for the detection of the breast cancer biomarker soluble human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (sHER2). The sensor was fabricated by combining a tilted fiber Bragg grating (TFBG) with a ball resonator, allowing us to achieve an excellent sensitivity compared to other optical-fiber-based sensors. The sensor exhibits a resonance comb excited by the TFBG and the spectral profile of the ball resonator. The detection of sHER2 at extremely low concentrations was carried out by tracking the amplitude change of selected resonances. The therapeutic anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody Trastuzumab has been used to functionalize the biosensor with silane surface chemistry. The sensor features a sensitivity of 4034 dB/RIU with a limit of detection (LoD) in buffer and in a 1/10 diluted serum of 151.5 ag/mL and 3.7 pg/mL, respectively. At relatively high protein concentrations (64 ng/mL) binding to sHER (7.36 dB) as compared to control proteins (below 0.7 dB) attested the high specificity of sHER2 detection.
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- Marzhan Sypabekova
- Nazarbayev
University School of Medicine, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
- Nazarbayev
University School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
- Baylor
Research and Innovative Collaborative, Baylor
University, 100 Research
Pkwy, Waco, Texas 76704, United States
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- Nazarbayev
University School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Nazarbayev
University School of Medicine, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Electromagnetism
and Telecommunication Department, University
of Mons, Boulevard Dolez 31, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Electromagnetism
and Telecommunication Department, University
of Mons, Boulevard Dolez 31, 7000 Mons, Belgium
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- Nazarbayev
University School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, 53 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
- National
Laboratory Astana, Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioinstruments, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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Leitão C, Pereira SO, Marques C, Cennamo N, Zeni L, Shaimerdenova M, Ayupova T, Tosi D. Cost-Effective Fiber Optic Solutions for Biosensing. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:575. [PMID: 36004971 PMCID: PMC9405647 DOI: 10.3390/bios12080575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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In the last years, optical fiber sensors have proven to be a reliable and versatile biosensing tool. Optical fiber biosensors (OFBs) are analytical devices that use optical fibers as transducers, with the advantages of being easily coated and biofunctionalized, allowing the monitorization of all functionalization and detection in real-time, as well as being small in size and geometrically flexible, thus allowing device miniaturization and portability for point-of-care (POC) testing. Knowing the potential of such biosensing tools, this paper reviews the reported OFBs which are, at the moment, the most cost-effective. Different fiber configurations are highlighted, namely, end-face reflected, unclad, D- and U-shaped, tips, ball resonators, tapered, light-diffusing, and specialty fibers. Packaging techniques to enhance OFBs' application in the medical field, namely for implementing in subcutaneous, percutaneous, and endoscopic operations as well as in wearable structures, are presented and discussed. Interrogation approaches of OFBs using smartphones' hardware are a great way to obtain cost-effective sensing approaches. In this review paper, different architectures of such interrogation methods and their respective applications are presented. Finally, the application of OFBs in monitoring three crucial fields of human life and wellbeing are reported: detection of cancer biomarkers, detection of cardiovascular biomarkers, and environmental monitoring.
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- Cátia Leitão
- i3N, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.O.P.); (C.M.)
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- i3N, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.O.P.); (C.M.)
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- i3N, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.O.P.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy; (N.C.); (L.Z.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy; (N.C.); (L.Z.)
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (M.S.); (T.A.)
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (M.S.); (T.A.)
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (M.S.); (T.A.)
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioinstruments, National Laboratory Astana, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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A method for the controllable fabrication of optical fiber-based localized surface plasmon resonance sensors. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9566. [PMID: 35688862 PMCID: PMC9187767 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-13707-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Optical fiber-based Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (OF-LSPR) biosensors have emerged as an ultra-sensitive miniaturized tool for a great variety of applications. Their fabrication by the chemical immobilization of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on the optic fiber end face is a simple and versatile method. However, it can render poor reproducibility given the number of parameters that influence the binding of the AuNPs. In order to develop a method to obtain OF-LSPR sensors with high reproducibility, we studied the effect that factors such as temperature, AuNPs concentration, fiber core size and time of immersion had on the number and aggregation of AuNPs on the surface of the fibers and their resonance signal. Our method consisted in controlling the deposition of a determined AuNPs density on the tip of the fiber by measuring its LSPR signal (or plasmonic signal, Sp) in real-time. Sensors created thus were used to measure changes in the refractive index of their surroundings and the results showed that, as the number of AuNPs on the probes increased, the changes in the Sp maximum values were ever lower but the wavelength shifts were higher. These results highlighted the relevance of controlling the relationship between the sensor composition and its performance.
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Deng F, Qiao L, Li Y. A fluorescent immunosensor on optical fibre for the multiplex detection of proinflammatory cytokines. SENSING AND BIO-SENSING RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sbsr.2022.100501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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A Review of Apta-POF-Sensors: The Successful Coupling between Aptamers and Plastic Optical Fibers for Biosensing Applications. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12094584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Aptamers represent the next frontier as biorecognition elements in biosensors thanks to a smaller size and lower molecular weight with respect to antibodies, more structural flexibility with the possibility to be regenerated, reduced batch-to-batch variation, and a potentially lower cost. Their high specificity and small size are particularly interesting for their application in optical biosensors since the perturbation of the evanescent field are low. Apart from the conventional plasmonic optical sensors, platforms based on silica and plastic optical fibers represent an interesting class of devices for point-of-care testing (POCT) in different applications. The first example of the coupling between aptamers and silica optical fibers was reported by Pollet in 2009 for the detection of IgE molecules. Six years later, the first example was published using a plastic optical fiber (POF) for the detection of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF). The excellent flexibility, great numerical aperture, and the large diameter make POFs extremely promising to be coupled to aptamers for the development of a sensitive platform easily integrable in portable, small-size, and simple devices. Starting from silica fiber-based surface plasmon resonance devices, here, a focus on significant biological applications based on aptamers, combined with plasmonic-POF probes, is reported.
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Feng H, Zhan L, Zhu R, Wang H, Xu F. Endoscopic displacement measurement based on fiber optic bundles. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:14948-14957. [PMID: 35473227 DOI: 10.1364/oe.455510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In-line monitoring and routine inspection are essential for using and maintaining complex equipment. The simultaneous implementation of visual positioning and displacement measurement allows the accurate acquisition of characteristics, including object dimensions and mechanical vibrations, while rapidly locking the target position. However, the internal structure of equipment is frequently obscured, making direct visual inspection challenging; therefore, flexible and bendable fiber optic-based endoscopes are extremely valuable in harsh conditions. This study enables all-fiber visual displacement measurement using a single-mode fiber and an imaging fiber bundle. Based on optical triangulation and spot centers extraction method from fiber bundle images, 0.07 mm precision at a measurement distance of 40.12 mm is achieved vertically for rough objects. We demonstrate its surface reconstruction and vibration measurement functions. Factors that affect measurement accuracy, such as light source and object roughness, are also discussed.
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Parihar A, Singhal A, Kumar N, Khan R, Khan MA, Srivastava AK. Next-Generation Intelligent MXene-Based Electrochemical Aptasensors for Point-of-Care Cancer Diagnostics. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2022; 14:100. [PMID: 35403935 PMCID: PMC8995416 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-022-00845-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Delayed diagnosis of cancer using conventional diagnostic modalities needs to be addressed to reduce the mortality rate of cancer. Recently, 2D nanomaterial-enabled advanced biosensors have shown potential towards the early diagnosis of cancer. The high surface area, surface functional groups availability, and excellent electrical conductivity of MXene make it the 2D material of choice for the fabrication of advanced electrochemical biosensors for disease diagnostics. MXene-enabled electrochemical aptasensors have shown great promise for the detection of cancer biomarkers with a femtomolar limit of detection. Additionally, the stability, ease of synthesis, good reproducibility, and high specificity offered by MXene-enabled aptasensors hold promise to be the mainstream diagnostic approach. In this review, the design and fabrication of MXene-based electrochemical aptasensors for the detection of cancer biomarkers have been discussed. Besides, various synthetic processes and useful properties of MXenes which can be tuned and optimized easily and efficiently to fabricate sensitive biosensors have been elucidated. Further, futuristic sensing applications along with challenges will be deliberated herein.
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- Arpana Parihar
- Industrial Waste Utilization, Nano and Biomaterials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, MP, India
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- Industrial Waste Utilization, Nano and Biomaterials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, MP, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Industrial Waste Utilization, Nano and Biomaterials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, MP, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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- Industrial Waste Utilization, Nano and Biomaterials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, MP, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India.
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- Industrial Waste Utilization, Nano and Biomaterials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, MP, India
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- Industrial Waste Utilization, Nano and Biomaterials, CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal, 462026, MP, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, 201002, India
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Chupradit S, Jasim SA, Bokov D, Mahmoud MZ, Roomi AB, Hachem K, Rudiansyah M, Suksatan W, Bidares R. Recent advances in biosensor devices for HER-2 cancer biomarker detection. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 14:1301-1310. [PMID: 35318477 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay00111j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) protein is a member of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR or ErbB) family and is a transmembrane tyrosine kinase receptor. HER-2 is highly regulated in ovarian, lung, gastric, oral, and breast cancers. The low specificity, complexity, expensiveness and the lack of sensitivity are essential restrictions in traditional diagnosis methods such as FISH, immunohistochemistry and PCR and these disadvantages led to the need for more studies on alternative methods. Biosensor technology has greatly affected the quality of human life owing to its features including, sensitivity, specificity, and rapid diagnosis and monitoring of different patient diseases. In this review article, we examine various biosensors, considering that they have been categorized based on the transducers used including piezoelectric biosensors, optical sensors such as fluorescence and surface plasmon resonance, and electrochemical types for the diagnosis of HER-2 and the effectiveness of some drugs against that. Attention to developing some types of biosensor devices such as colorimetric biosensors for HER-2 detection can be an important point in future studies.
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- Supat Chupradit
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya St., Bldg. 2, Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation
- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Federal Research Center of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, 2/14 Ustyinsky pr., Moscow, 109240, Russian Federation
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- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- PhD Biochemistry, Ministry of Education, Directorate of Education Thi-Qar, Thi-Qar, 64001, Iraq
- Biochemistry and Biological Engineering Research Group, Scientific Research Center, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, 64001, Iraq
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- Laboratory of Biotoxicology, Pharmacognosy and Biological Valorization of Plants (LBPVBP), Faculty of Sciences, University of Saida - Dr Moulay Tahar, 20000 Saida, Algeria
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- Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology Forensic Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Vidal M, Soares MS, Loyez M, Costa FM, Caucheteur C, Marques C, Pereira SO, Leitão C. Relevance of the Spectral Analysis Method of Tilted Fiber Bragg Grating-Based Biosensors: A Case-Study for Heart Failure Monitoring. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:2141. [PMID: 35336312 PMCID: PMC8954114 DOI: 10.3390/s22062141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Optical fiber technology has rapidly progressed over the years, providing valuable benefits for biosensing purposes such as sensor miniaturization and the possibility for remote and real-time monitoring. In particular, tilted fiber Bragg gratings (TFBGs) are extremely sensitive to refractive index variations taking place on their surface. The present work comprises a case-study on the impact of different methods of analysis applied to decode spectral variations of bare and plasmonic TFBGs during the detection of N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), a heart failure biomarker, namely by following the most sensitive mode, peaks of the spectral envelopes, and the envelopes' crossing point and area. Tracking the lower envelope resulted in the lowest limits of detection (LOD) for bare and plasmonic TFBGs, namely, 0.75 ng/mL and 0.19 ng/mL, respectively. This work demonstrates the importance of the analysis method on the outcome results, which is crucial to attain the most reliable and sensitive method with lower LOD sensors. Furthermore, it makes the scientific community aware to take careful attention when comparing the performance of different biosensors in which different analysis methods were used.
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- Miguel Vidal
- Physics Department & I3N, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (M.V.); (M.S.S.); (F.M.C.); (C.M.); (S.O.P.)
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- Physics Department & I3N, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (M.V.); (M.S.S.); (F.M.C.); (C.M.); (S.O.P.)
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- Electromagnetism and Telecommunication Department, University of Mons, 31 Bld Dolez, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (M.L.); (C.C.)
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- Physics Department & I3N, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (M.V.); (M.S.S.); (F.M.C.); (C.M.); (S.O.P.)
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- Electromagnetism and Telecommunication Department, University of Mons, 31 Bld Dolez, 7000 Mons, Belgium; (M.L.); (C.C.)
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- Physics Department & I3N, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (M.V.); (M.S.S.); (F.M.C.); (C.M.); (S.O.P.)
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- Physics Department & I3N, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (M.V.); (M.S.S.); (F.M.C.); (C.M.); (S.O.P.)
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- Physics Department & I3N, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (M.V.); (M.S.S.); (F.M.C.); (C.M.); (S.O.P.)
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Zhao X, Zhang Y, Wang X, Ma P, Song D, Sun Y. A Ti 3C 2-MXene-functionalized LRSPR biosensor based on sandwich amplification for human IgG detection. Anal Bioanal Chem 2022; 414:2355-2362. [PMID: 35174408 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03858-8] [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: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Long-range surface plasmon resonance (LRSPR) has demonstrated excellent performance in sensing and detection, due to its higher accuracy and sensitivity compared with conventional surface plasmon resonance (cSPR). In this work, we establish an LRSPR biosensor which employs PDA/Ti3C2-MXene/PDA-gold film as a sensing substrate and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) as enhancers. Ti3C2-MXene is an emerging two-dimensional (2D) layered material which is used extensively in immunoassay and biosensing. The sensing substrate comprises two polydopamine (PDA) films between which is sandwiched a Ti3C2-MXene film based on a gold film, which provides a large surface area and abundant binding sites to rabbit anti-human IgG (Ab1). Sandwich amplification is adopted to enhance the sensitivity of the LRSPR biosensor, and AuNPs/staphylococcal protein A (SPA)/mouse anti-human IgG (Ab2) composites are introduced into the flow cell as enhancers after the immune binding of human IgG to Ab1. The antigen (human IgG) detection range is 0.075 μg mL-1 to 40 μg mL-1, and the limit of detection is almost 20 times lower than that for cSPR biosensors. This novel LRSPR biosensor demonstrates excellent performance in immune sensing over a broad detection range and a low limit of detection. Subsequent modification of the LRSPR sensing platform could be made for extensive application in various biological detection fields.
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- Xueqi Zhao
- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin Province Research Center for Engineering and Technology of Spectral Analytical Instruments, Jilin University, Qianjin Street 2699, Changchun, 130012, China.
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Kaur B, Kumar S, Kaushik BK. Recent advancements in optical biosensors for cancer detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 197:113805. [PMID: 34801795 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Optical biosensors are rapid, real-time, and portable, have a low detection limit and a high sensitivity, and have a great potential for diagnosing various types of cancer. Optical biosensors can detect cancer in a few million malignant cells, in comparison to conventional diagnosis techniques that use 1 billion cells in tumor tissue with a diameter of 7 nm-10 nm. Current cancer detection methods are also costly, inconvenient, complex, time consuming, and require technical specialists. This review focuses on recent advances in optical biosensors for early detection of cancer. It is primarily concerned with advancements in the design of various biosensors using resonance, scattering, chemiluminescence, luminescence, interference, fluorescence, absorbance or reflectance, and various fiber types. The development of various two-dimensional materials with optical properties such as biocompatibility, field enhancement, and a higher surface-to-volume ratio, as well as advancements in microfabrication technologies, have accelerated the development of optical sensors for early detection of cancer and other diseases. Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy technology has the potential to detect a single molecule with high specificity, and terahertz waves are a recently explored technology for cancer detection. Due to the low electromagnetic interference, small size, multiplexing, and remote sensing capabilities of optical fiber-based platforms, they may be a driving force behind the rapid development of biosensors. The advantages and disadvantages of existing and future optical biosensor designs for cancer detection are discussed in detail. Additionally, a prospect for future advancements in the development of optical biosensors for point-of-care and clinical applications is highlighted.
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- Baljinder Kaur
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, India
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information Technology, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, 252059, China; Department of Electrical and Electronics & Communication Engineering, DIT University, Dehradun, 248009, India.
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, 247667, India
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Guo Z, Jin B, Fang Y, Deng Y, Chen Z, Chen H, Li S, Leung P, Wang H, Cai L, He N. Selected aptamer specially combing 5-8F cells based on automatic screening instrument. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.01.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Shahbazi N, Zare-Dorabei R, Naghib SM. Design of a Ratiometric Plasmonic Biosensor for Herceptin Detection in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:871-879. [PMID: 35044154 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women; therefore, its early detection and treatment are crucial. To achieve this goal, we designed an optical sensor based on direct interaction of trastuzumab [Herceptin (HER)], a monoclonal antibody used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer, with plasmonic nanoparticles. Surface-modified gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have gained considerable attention in biosensing techniques over the last years, which actuated these nanoparticles to the heart of various biosensing notions. We have exploited the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of gold nanoparticles to determine HER in human serum. AuNPs were decorated with negatively charged citrate ions, yielding enhanced direct-surface interaction with HER antibodies. The AuNPs are mixed with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in an optimized ratio to increase selectivity and sensitivity further. AuNPs detect the HER antibodies using LSPR, whereas AgNPs help monitor interferences' effect on the sensing media. The three effective factors in HER sensing, including the nanoparticle ratio, temperature, and pH were optimized via response surface methodology (RSM) based on the central composite design (CCD). The sensor's response toward HER was achieved in the linear range of 0.5 × 10-7 to 40 × 10-7 M with the detection limit of 3.7 × 10-9 M and relative standard deviation (RSD) less than 5%. The selectivity of the LSPR sensor was assessed by monitoring its response toward HER in the presence of other biological molecules with similar physicochemical properties. Rapid response time (less than 1 min), selectivity, and the simplicity of the developed LSPR-based sensor are the key advantages of the developed sensor.
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- Neda Shahbazi
- Research Laboratory of Spectrometry & Micro and Nano Extraction, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Research Laboratory of Spectrometry & Micro and Nano Extraction, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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Loyez M, DeRosa MC, Caucheteur C, Wattiez R. Overview and emerging trends in optical fiber aptasensing. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 196:113694. [PMID: 34637994 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Optical fiber biosensors have attracted growing interest over the last decade and quickly became a key enabling technology, especially for the detection of biomarkers at extremely low concentrations and in small volumes. Among the many and recent fiber-optic sensing amenities, aptamers-based sensors have shown unequalled performances in terms of ease of production, specificity, and sensitivity. The immobilization of small and highly stable bioreceptors such as DNA has bolstered their use for the most varied applications e.g., medical diagnosis, food safety and environmental monitoring. This review highlights the recent advances in aptamer-based optical fiber biosensors. An in-depth analysis of the literature summarizes different fiber-optic structures and biochemical strategies for molecular detection and immobilization of receptors over diverse surfaces. In this review, we analyze the features offered by those sensors and discuss about the next challenges to be addressed. This overview investigates both biochemical and optical parameters, drawing the guiding lines for forthcoming innovations and prospects in this ever-growing field of research.
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- Médéric Loyez
- Proteomics and Microbiology Department, University of Mons, Avenue du Champ de Mars 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium; Electromagnetism and Telecommunication Department, University of Mons, Bld. Dolez 31, 7000, Mons, Belgium.
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- Department of Chemistry, 203 Steacie Building, Carleton University, 1125, Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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- Electromagnetism and Telecommunication Department, University of Mons, Bld. Dolez 31, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Proteomics and Microbiology Department, University of Mons, Avenue du Champ de Mars 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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Du W, Miller L, Zhao F. Numerical Study of Graphene/Au/SiC Waveguide-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensor. BIOSENSORS 2021; 11:bios11110455. [PMID: 34821671 PMCID: PMC8615979 DOI: 10.3390/bios11110455] [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: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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A new waveguide-based surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor was proposed and investigated by numerical simulation. The sensor consists of a graphene cover layer, a gold (Au) thin film, and a silicon carbide (SiC) waveguide layer on a silicon dioxide/silicon (SiO2/Si) substrate. The large bandgap energy of SiC allows the sensor to operate in the visible and near-infrared wavelength ranges, which effectively reduces the light absorption in water to improve the sensitivity. The sensor was characterized by comparing the shift of the resonance wavelength peak with change of the refractive index (RI), which mimics the change of analyte concentration in the sensing medium. The study showed that in the RI range of 1.33~1.36, the sensitivity was improved when the graphene layers were increased. With 10 graphene layers, a sensitivity of 2810 nm/RIU (refractive index unit) was achieved, corresponding to a 39.1% improvement in sensitivity compared to the Au/SiC sensor without graphene. These results demonstrate that the graphene/Au/SiC waveguide SPR sensor has a promising use in portable biosensors for chemical and biological sensing applications, such as detection of water contaminations (RI = 1.33~1.34), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and glucose (RI = 1.34~1.35), and plasma and white blood cells (RI = 1.35~1.36) for human health and disease diagnosis.
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- Wei Du
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Physics, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, USA;
- Correspondence: (W.D.); (F.Z.); Tel.: +1-570-408-4720 (W.D.); +1-360-546-9187 (F.Z.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Physics, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, USA;
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- Micro/Nanoelectronics and Energy Laboratory, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Vancouver, WA 98686, USA
- Correspondence: (W.D.); (F.Z.); Tel.: +1-570-408-4720 (W.D.); +1-360-546-9187 (F.Z.)
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Optical Fiber Ball Resonator Sensor Spectral Interrogation through Undersampled KLT: Application to Refractive Index Sensing and Cancer Biomarker Biosensing. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21206721. [PMID: 34695934 PMCID: PMC8537289 DOI: 10.3390/s21206721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Optical fiber ball resonators based on single-mode fibers in the infrared range are an emerging technology for refractive index sensing and biosensing. These devices are easy and rapid to fabricate using a CO2 laser splicer and yield a very low finesse reflection spectrum with a quasi-random pattern. In addition, they can be functionalized for biosensing by using a thin-film sputtering method. A common problem of this type of device is that the spectral response is substantially unknown, and poorly correlated with the size and shape of the spherical device. In this work, we propose a detection method based on Karhunen−Loeve transform (KLT), applied to the undersampled spectrum measured by an optical backscatter reflectometer. We show that this method correctly detects the response of the ball resonator in any working condition, without prior knowledge of the sensor under interrogation. First, this method for refractive index sensing of a gold-coated resonator is applied, showing 1594 RIU−1 sensitivity; then, this concept is extended to a biofunctionalized ball resonator, detecting CD44 cancer biomarker concentration with a picomolar-level limit of detection (19.7 pM) and high specificity (30–41%).
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Cennamo N, Pasquardini L, Arcadio F, Lunelli L, Vanzetti L, Carafa V, Altucci L, Zeni L. SARS-CoV-2 spike protein detection through a plasmonic D-shaped plastic optical fiber aptasensor. Talanta 2021; 233:122532. [PMID: 34215035 PMCID: PMC8133803 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A specific aptameric sequence has been immobilized on short polyethyleneglycol (PEG) interface on gold nano-film deposited on a D-shaped plastic optical fiber (POFs) probe, and the protein binding has been monitored exploiting the very sensitive surface plasmon resonance (SPR) phenomenon. The receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein has been specifically used to develop an aptasensor. Surface analysis techniques coupled to fluorescence microscopy and plasmonic analysis have been utilized to characterize the biointerface. Spanning a wide protein range (25 ÷ 1000 nM), the SARS-Cov-2 spike protein was detected with a Limit of Detection (LoD) of about 37 nM. Different interferents (BSA, AH1N1 hemagglutinin protein and MERS spike protein) have been tested confirming the specificity of our aptasensor. Finally, a preliminary test in diluted human serum encouraged its application in a point-of-care device, since POF-based aptasensor represent a potentially low-cost compact biosensor, characterized by a rapid response, a small size and could be an ideal laboratory portable diagnostic tool.
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- Nunzio Cennamo
- Department of Engineering, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy
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- Indivenire srl, Via Alla Cascata 56/C, 38123, Trento, Italy,Corresponding author
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy
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- Fondazione Bruno Kessler-SD-MST, Via Sommarive 18, 38123, Trento, Italy,CNR Institute of Biophysics, Via alla Cascata 56, Povo, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Fondazione Bruno Kessler-SD-MNF, Via Sommarive 18, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, Vico L. De Crecchio 7, 80138, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, Vico L. De Crecchio 7, 80138, Napoli, Italy,Biogem Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Via Camporeale, 83031, Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, Via Roma 29, 81031, Aversa, Italy,Corresponding author
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Ochoa M, Algorri JF, Roldán-Varona P, Rodríguez-Cobo L, López-Higuera JM. Recent Advances in Biomedical Photonic Sensors: A Focus on Optical-Fibre-Based Sensing. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:6469. [PMID: 34640788 PMCID: PMC8513032 DOI: 10.3390/s21196469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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In this invited review, we provide an overview of the recent advances in biomedical photonic sensors within the last five years. This review is focused on works using optical-fibre technology, employing diverse optical fibres, sensing techniques, and configurations applied in several medical fields. We identified technical innovations and advancements with increased implementations of optical-fibre sensors, multiparameter sensors, and control systems in real applications. Examples of outstanding optical-fibre sensor performances for physical and biochemical parameters are covered, including diverse sensing strategies and fibre-optical probes for integration into medical instruments such as catheters, needles, or endoscopes.
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- Mario Ochoa
- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.F.A.); (P.R.-V.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.F.A.); (P.R.-V.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.F.A.); (P.R.-V.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
- CIBER-bbn, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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- Photonics Engineering Group, University of Cantabria, 39005 Santander, Spain; (J.F.A.); (P.R.-V.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
- CIBER-bbn, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
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Soares MS, Vidal M, Santos NF, Costa FM, Marques C, Pereira SO, Leitão C. Immunosensing Based on Optical Fiber Technology: Recent Advances. BIOSENSORS-BASEL 2021; 11:bios11090305. [PMID: 34562895 PMCID: PMC8472567 DOI: 10.3390/bios11090305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The evolution of optical fiber technology has revolutionized a variety of fields, from optical transmission to environmental monitoring and biomedicine, given their unique properties and versatility. For biosensing purposes, the light guided in the fiber core is exposed to the surrounding media where the analytes of interest are detected by different techniques, according to the optical fiber configuration and biofunctionalization strategy employed. These configurations differ in manufacturing complexity, cost and overall performance. The biofunctionalization strategies can be carried out directly on bare fibers or on coated fibers. The former relies on interactions between the evanescent wave (EW) of the fiber and the analyte of interest, whereas the latter can comprise plasmonic methods such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and localized SPR (LSPR), both originating from the interaction between light and metal surface electrons. This review presents the basics of optical fiber immunosensors for a broad audience as well as the more recent research trends on the topic. Several optical fiber configurations used for biosensing applications are highlighted, namely uncladded, U-shape, D-shape, tapered, end-face reflected, fiber gratings and special optical fibers, alongside practical application examples. Furthermore, EW, SPR, LSPR and biofunctionalization strategies, as well as the most recent advances and applications of immunosensors, are also covered. Finally, the main challenges and an outlook over the future direction of the field is presented.
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Saha B, Goswami N, Saha A. Highly sensitive surface-plasmon-resonance- based fiber optic breast cancer detection by shining a Bessel-Gauss beam: a wave-theory-based approach. APPLIED OPTICS 2021; 60:7027-7035. [PMID: 34613186 DOI: 10.1364/ao.427733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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With experimental validation, an analytical exploration of a surface-plasmon-resonance- and evanescent-wave-based fiber optic biosensor, using Bessel-Gauss beams for early detection of breast cancer, is proposed and designed here. The observed sensitivity is 0.58 nm/ng/mL and 11,928.25 dB/RIU with a resolution of 8.38×10-7, which is 10 times better than the reported ray-theory-based articles reported to date using a Gaussian beam. To analyze more effectively the higher-order modes and to achieve more similarity between the analytical and experimental solutions, the wave-theory-based approach is adopted here. With this approach, for the first time to our knowledge using a Bessel-Gauss beam, higher sensitivity is achieved for fiber optic breast cancer detection. The enhanced sensitivity at lower concentrations of the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 biomarker has conceptualized the idea of early detection of breast cancer by optically quantifying the earlier stage of cancer.
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Design and validation of fiber optic localized surface plasmon resonance sensor for thyroglobulin immunoassay with high sensitivity and rapid detection. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15985. [PMID: 34362953 PMCID: PMC8346482 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-95375-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A simple optical fiber sensor based on localized surface plasmon resonance was constructed for direct and rapid measurement of thyroglobulin (Tg). Specific tests for Tg in patients that have undergone thyroidectomy are limited because of insufficient sensitivity, complicated procedures, and in some cases, a long time to yield a result. A sensitive, fast, and simple method is necessary to relieve the psychological and physical burden of the patient. Various concentrations of Tg were measured in a microfluidic channel using an optical fiber sensor with gold nanoparticles. The sensor chip has a detection limit of 93.11 fg/mL with no specificity for other antigens. The potential applicability of the Tg sensing system was evaluated using arbitrary samples containing specific concentrations of Tg. Finally, the sensor can be employed to detect Tg in the patient’s serum, with a good correlation when compared with the commercial kit.
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Loyez M, Wells M, Hambÿe S, Hubinon F, Blankert B, Wattiez R, Caucheteur C. PfHRP2 detection using plasmonic optrodes: performance analysis. Malar J 2021; 20:332. [PMID: 34320995 PMCID: PMC8320217 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03863-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background Early malaria diagnosis and its profiling require the development of new sensing platforms enabling rapid and early analysis of parasites in blood or saliva, aside the widespread rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Methods This study shows the performance of a cost-effective optical fiber-based solution to target the presence of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2). Unclad multimode optical fiber probes are coated with a thin gold film to excite Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) yielding high sensitivity to bio-interactions between targets and bioreceptors grafted on the metal surface. Results Their performances are presented in laboratory conditions using PBS spiked with growing concentrations of purified target proteins and within in vitro cultures. Two probe configurations are studied through label-free detection and amplification using secondary antibodies to show the possibility to lower the intrisic limit of detection. Conclusions As malaria hits millions of people worldwide, the improvement and multiplexing of this optical fiber technique can be of great interest, especially for a future purpose of using multiple receptors on the fiber surface or several coated-nanoparticles as amplifiers. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12936-021-03863-3.
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- Médéric Loyez
- Proteomics and Microbiology Department, University of Mons, Champ de Mars 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium. .,Electromagnetism and Telecommunications Department, University of Mons, Bld. Dolez 31, 7000, Mons, Belgium.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, University of Mons, Avenue Maistriau 15, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, University of Mons, Avenue Maistriau 15, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Electromagnetism and Telecommunications Department, University of Mons, Bld. Dolez 31, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis, University of Mons, Avenue Maistriau 15, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Proteomics and Microbiology Department, University of Mons, Champ de Mars 6, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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- Electromagnetism and Telecommunications Department, University of Mons, Bld. Dolez 31, 7000, Mons, Belgium
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Kim DM, Park JS, Jung SW, Yeom J, Yoo SM. Biosensing Applications Using Nanostructure-Based Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensors. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:3191. [PMID: 34064431 PMCID: PMC8125509 DOI: 10.3390/s21093191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based biosensors have recently garnered increasing attention due to their potential to allow label-free, portable, low-cost, and real-time monitoring of diverse analytes. Recent developments in this technology have focused on biochemical markers in clinical and environmental settings coupled with advances in nanostructure technology. Therefore, this review focuses on the recent advances in LSPR-based biosensor technology for the detection of diverse chemicals and biomolecules. Moreover, we also provide recent examples of sensing strategies based on diverse nanostructure platforms, in addition to their advantages and limitations. Finally, this review discusses potential strategies for the development of biosensors with enhanced sensing performance.
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- Dong Min Kim
- Center for Applied Life Science, Hanbat National University, Daejeon 34158, Korea;
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (J.S.P.); (S.-W.J.); (J.Y.)
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (J.S.P.); (S.-W.J.); (J.Y.)
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (J.S.P.); (S.-W.J.); (J.Y.)
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (J.S.P.); (S.-W.J.); (J.Y.)
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Photoelectrochemical detection of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) based on Co 3O 4-ascorbic acid oxidase as multiple signal amplifier. Mikrochim Acta 2021; 188:166. [PMID: 33876310 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-021-04829-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A sensitive photoelectrochemical (PEC) sensor based on hexagonal carbon nitride tubes (HCNT) as photoactive material was prepared for the detection of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). Magnetic Fe3O4 nanospheres (MNs) modified with anti-HER2 antibodies were employed for highly efficient capture of HER2 from serum sample, and Co3O4 nanoparticles (Co3O4 NPs) modified with ascorbic acid oxidase (AAO) as well as HER2 aptamer were used for signal amplification. When the aptamer-Co3O4-AAO probe was captured onto the electrode surface through the specific binding of the aptamer with HER2, the photocurrent intensity decreased. This was because Co3O4 NPs competed with HCNT for consumption of the excitation energy. As a consequence AAO catalyzed the oxidation of the electron donor (AA), and the aptamer-Co3O4-AAO probe increased the steric hindrance at the electrode surface, leading to significant photocurrent intensity decrease, thus realizing multiple signal amplification. Based on this signal amplification strategy, at 0 V (vs Ag/AgCl), the PEC sensor shows a wide linear response ranging from 1 pg mL-1 to 1 ng mL-1 with a low detection limit of 0.026 pg mL-1 for HER2. Importantly, the prepared PEC sensor was applied for detection of HER2 in human serum samples with recoveries between 98.8 and 101%. Sensitive photoelectrochemical sensor based on Co3O4 nanoparticles modified with ascorbic acid oxidase for signal amplification is reported.
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Control of Excitation of Cladding Modes by Tapering an Insertion of Special Fiber. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21072498. [PMID: 33916682 PMCID: PMC8038420 DOI: 10.3390/s21072498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A method for controlling the excitation of cladding modes by tapering special fiber insertions made of SM450 and coreless fibers is proposed. The coupling coefficients between the core mode and the cladding modes of the tapered fiber insertion are calculated. For the calculation, changes in the effective refractive indices and phases of the fiber core and in the cladding modes upon tapering are found. The field distribution of the core mode of the standard fiber transmitted through fiber insertion is obtained. The transmission characteristics of insertions of SM450 and coreless fibers during tapering are simulated and compared with the experiment. The possibility of controlling the transmission and excitation of various cladding modes is confirmed experimentally.
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Falkowski P, Lukaszewski Z, Gorodkiewicz E. Potential of surface plasmon resonance biosensors in cancer detection. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2020; 194:113802. [PMID: 33303267 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2020.113802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A review is made of 71 papers on surface plasmon resonance biosensors, published between 2005 and 2020, mostly in the last decade. The reviewed papers are divided into two groups, depending on the validation of the developed biosensor. Validated biosensors are briefly characterized, while those that are not validated are listed in a table. Focus is placed on applications of SPR biosensors in testing the effectiveness of cancer markers and in the discovery of new cancer markers. Seven new markers are proposed, two of them having high sensitivity and diagnostic selectivity as determined by ROC curves. Papers concerning the determination of micro RNA and large particles such as vesicles, exosomes and cancer cells are also reviewed.
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- Pawel Falkowski
- Faculty of Chemistry, Bioanalysis Laboratory, University of Bialystok, Ciolkowskiego 1K, 15-245, Bialystok, Poland
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- Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Bioanalysis Laboratory, University of Bialystok, Ciolkowskiego 1K, 15-245, Bialystok, Poland.
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