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Liu M, Wen Y. Point-of-care testing for early-stage liver cancer diagnosis and personalized medicine: Biomarkers, current technologies and perspectives. Heliyon 2024; 10:e38444. [PMID: 39397977 PMCID: PMC11470528 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 09/21/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024] Open
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Liver cancer is a highly prevalent and lethal form of cancer worldwide. In the absence of early diagnosis, treatment options for this disease are severely restricted. Recent advancements in genomics and bioinformatics have facilitated the discovery of a multitude of novel biomarkers that accurately depict an individual's disease diagnosis, progression, and treatment response. Leveraging these breakthroughs, personalized medicine employs an individual's biomarker profile to enable early detection of liver cancer and inform decisions regarding treatment selection, dosage determination, and prognosis assessment. The current lack of readily applicable, timely, and economically viable tools for biomarker analysis has hindered the incorporation of personalized medicine into regular clinical procedures. Over the past decade, significant advancements have been achieved in the field of molecular point-of-care testing (POCT) and amplification techniques, leading to substantial improvements in the diagnosis of liver cancer and the implementation of precision medicine. Instrument-free PCR technology or plasma PCR technology can shorten the complex procedure of in vitro detection of nucleic acid-based biomarkers. Also, compared to traditional ELISA, various nanomaterials modified with monoclonal antibodies to target proteins for recognition, capture, and detection have improved the efficiency of protein-based biomarker detection. These advances have reduced the time and cost of clinical detection of early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma and improved the efficiency of timely diagnosis and survival of suspected patients while reducing unnecessary testing costs and procedures. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current and emerging biomarkers employed in the early detection of liver cancer, as well as the advancements in point-of-care molecular testing technology and platforms. The primary objective is to assess their potential in facilitating the implementation of personalized medicine. This review ultimately revealed that the diagnosis of early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma not only requires sensitive biomarkers, but its various modifications and changes during the progression of cirrhosis to early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma will be a greater focus of our attention in the future. The rapid development of POCT has facilitated the opportunity to readily detect liver cancer in the general population in the future, and the integration of multi-pathway multiplexing and intelligent algorithms has improved the sensitivity and accuracy of early liver cancer biomarker detection. It is expected that the integration of point-of-care technology will be instrumental in the widespread adoption of personalized medicine in the foreseeable future.
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- Mengxiang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China
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Zheng C, Dai P, You H, Xian Z, Su W, Wu S, Xing D, Sun C. A compact microfluidic laser-induced fluorescence immunoassay system using avalanche photodiode for rapid detection of alpha-fetoprotein. ANAL SCI 2024; 40:1239-1248. [PMID: 38598051 DOI: 10.1007/s44211-024-00553-3] [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: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), commonly employed for early diagnosis of liver cancer, serves as a biomarker for cancer screening and diagnosis. Combining the high sensitivity and specificity of fluorescence immunoassay (FIA), developing a low-cost and efficient immunoassay system for AFP detection holds significant importance in disease diagnosis. In this work, we developed a miniaturized oblique laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) immunoassay system, coupled with a microfluidic PMMA/paper hybrid chip, for rapid detection of AFP. The system employed an avalanche photodiode (APD) as the detector, and implemented multi-level filtering in the excitation light channel using the dichroic mirror and optical trap. At first, we employed the Savitzky-Golay filter and baseline off-set elimination methods to denoise and normalize the original data. Then the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter and the reverse voltage of the APD were optimized to enhance the detection sensitivity of the system. Furthermore, the effect of laser power on the fluorescence excitation efficiency was investigated, and the sampling time during the scanning process was optimized. Finally, a four-parameter logistic (4PL) model was utilized to establish the concentration-response equation for AFP. The system was capable of detecting concentrations of AFP standard solution within the range of 1-500 ng/mL, with a detection limit of 0.8 ng/mL. The entire immunoassay process could be completed within 15 min. It has an excellent potential for applications in low-cost portable diagnostic instruments for the rapid detection of biomarkers.
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- Chaowen Zheng
- College of Mechanics, Guangxi University, 100 East University Road, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Mechanics, Guangxi University, 100 East University Road, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Mechanics, Guangxi University, 100 East University Road, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Mechanics, Guangxi University, 100 East University Road, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Medical, Guangxi University, 100 East University Road, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Mechanics, Guangxi University, 100 East University Road, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Mechanics, Guangxi University, 100 East University Road, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, China
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- College of Computer and Electronic Information, Guangxi University, 100 East University Road, Nanning, 530004, Guangxi, China.
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Moulahoum H, Ghorbanizamani F, Timur S. Laser-printed paper ELISA and hydroxyapatite immobilization for colorimetric congenital anomalies screening in saliva. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1306:342617. [PMID: 38692789 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342617] [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: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a fetal protein that can indicate congenital anomalies such as Down syndrome and spinal canal blockage when detected at abnormal levels in pregnant women. Current AFP detection methods rely on invasive blood or serum samples, which require sophisticated equipment. From the many solutions proposed, colorimetric paper-based assays excel in point-of-care settings. The concept of paper-based ELISA (p-ELISA) enhances traditional methods, aligning with the ASSURED criteria for diagnostics in resource-limited regions. Despite success in microfluidic paper-based assay devices, laser printing remains underexplored for p-ELISA. Additionally, modifying the paper surface provides an additional layer of sensitivity enhancement. RESULTS In this study, we developed a novel laser-printed paper-based ELISA (LP-pELISA) for rapid, sensitive, and noninvasive detection of AFP in saliva samples. The LP-pELISA platform was fabricated by printing hydrophobic barriers on filter paper using a laser printer, followed by depositing hydroxyapatite (HAp) as an immobilization material for the antibodies. The colorimetric detection was achieved using AuNPs functionalized with anti-AFP antibodies and silver nitrate enhancement. The LP-pELISA exhibited a linear response for AFP detection in both buffer and saliva samples over a range of 1.0-800 ng mL-1, with a limit of detection (LOD) reaching 1.0 ng mL-1. The assay also demonstrated good selectivity, repeatability, reproducibility, and stability. The LP-pELISA was further validated by testing spiked human saliva samples, showing its potential for point-of-care diagnosis of congenital disabilities. SIGNIFICANCE The LP-pELISA is a noninvasive platform showcasing simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendliness, utilizing laser printing, hydroxyapatite modification, and saliva samples to efficiently detect AFP. Beyond its application for AFP, this method's versatility extends to other biomarkers, positioning it as a catalyst for the evolution of paper-based biosensors. The LP-pELISA holds promise as a transformative tool for point-of-care diagnostics, fostering advancements in healthcare with its innovative technology.
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- Hichem Moulahoum
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ege University, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ege University, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ege University, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey; Central Research Testing and Analysis Laboratory Research and Application Center, Ege University, 35100, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
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Chen JL, Njoku DI, Tang C, Gao Y, Chen J, Peng YK, Sun H, Mao G, Pan M, Tam NFY. Advances in Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices (µPADs): Design, Fabrication, and Applications. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400155. [PMID: 38781604 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Microfluidic Paper-based Analytical Devices (µPADs) have emerged as a new class of microfluidic systems, offering numerous advantages over traditional microfluidic chips. These advantages include simplicity, cost-effectiveness, stability, storability, disposability, and portability. As a result, various designs for different types of assays are developed and investigated. In recent years, µPADs are combined with conventional detection methods to enable rapid on-site detection, providing results comparable to expensive and sophisticated large-scale testing methods that require more time and skilled personnel. The application of µPAD techniques is extensive in environmental quality control/analysis, clinical diagnosis, and food safety testing, paving the way for on-site real-time diagnosis as a promising future development. This review focuses on the recent research advancements in the design, fabrication, material selection, and detection methods of µPADs. It provides a comprehensive understanding of their principles of operation, applications, and future development prospects.
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- Jian Lin Chen
- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Science, School of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Good Shepherd Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
- Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
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Asci Erkocyigit B, Ozufuklar O, Yardim A, Guler Celik E, Timur S. Biomarker Detection in Early Diagnosis of Cancer: Recent Achievements in Point-of-Care Devices Based on Paper Microfluidics. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:387. [PMID: 36979600 PMCID: PMC10046104 DOI: 10.3390/bios13030387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Microfluidics is very crucial in lab-on-a-chip systems for carrying out operations in a large-scale laboratory environment on a single chip. Microfluidic systems are miniaturized devices in which the fluid behavior and control can be manipulated on a small platform, with surface forces on the platform being greater than volumetric forces depending on the test method used. In recent years, paper-based microfluidic analytical devices (μPADs) have been developed to be used in point-of-care (POC) technologies. μPADs have numerous advantages, including ease of use, low cost, capillary action liquid transfer without the need for power, the ability to store reagents in active form in the fiber network, and the capability to perform multiple tests using various measurement techniques. These benefits are critical in the advancement of paper-based microfluidics in the fields of disease diagnosis, drug application, and environment and food safety. Cancer is one of the most critical diseases for early detection all around the world. Detecting cancer-specific biomarkers provides significant data for both early diagnosis and controlling the disease progression. μPADs for cancer biomarker detection hold great promise for improving cure rates, quality of life, and minimizing treatment costs. Although various types of bioanalytical platforms are available for the detection of cancer biomarkers, there are limited studies and critical reviews on paper-based microfluidic platforms in the literature. Hence, this article aims to draw attention to these gaps in the literature as well as the features that future platforms should have.
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- Bilge Asci Erkocyigit
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Natural Sciences, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Natural Sciences, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Institute of Natural Sciences, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey
- Central Research Test and Analysis Laboratory Application, Research Center, Ege University, Izmir 35100, Turkey
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Microfluidic-based blood immunoassays. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2023; 228:115313. [PMID: 36868029 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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Microfluidics enables the integration of whole protocols performed in a laboratory, including sample loading, reaction, extraction, and measurement steps on a single system, which offers significant advantages thanks to small-scale operation combined with precise fluid control. These include providing efficient transportation mechanisms and immobilization, reduced sample and reagent volumes, fast analysis and response times, lower power requirements, lower cost and disposability, improved portability and sensitivity, and greater integration and automation capability. Immunoassay is a specific bioanalytical method based on the interaction of antigens and antibodies, which is utilized to detect bacteria, viruses, proteins, and small molecules in several areas such as biopharmaceutical analysis, environmental analysis, food safety, and clinical diagnostics. Because of the advantages of both techniques, the combination of immunoassays and microfluidic technology is considered one of the most potential biosensor systems for blood samples. This review presents the current progress and important developments in microfluidic-based blood immunoassays. After providing several basic information about blood analysis, immunoassays, and microfluidics, the review points out in-depth information about microfluidic platforms, detection techniques, and commercial microfluidic blood immunoassay platforms. In conclusion, some thoughts and future perspectives are provided.
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Pan A, Truong TN, Su YH, Dao DY. Circulating Biomarkers for the Early Diagnosis and Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Potential Application in Resource-Limited Settings. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:676. [PMID: 36832164 PMCID: PMC9954913 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040676] [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: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is among the world's third most lethal cancers. In resource-limited settings (RLS), up to 70% of HCCs are diagnosed with limited curative treatments at an advanced symptomatic stage. Even when HCC is detected early and resection surgery is offered, the post-operative recurrence rate after resection exceeds 70% in five years, of which about 50% occur within two years of surgery. There are no specific biomarkers addressing the surveillance of HCC recurrence due to the limited sensitivity of the available methods. The primary goal in the early diagnosis and management of HCC is to cure disease and improve survival, respectively. Circulating biomarkers can be used as screening, diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive biomarkers to achieve the primary goal of HCC. In this review, we highlighted key circulating blood- or urine-based HCC biomarkers and considered their potential applications in resource-limited settings, where the unmet medical needs of HCC are disproportionately highly significant.
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- Annabelle Pan
- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Campus in Thanh Hoa, Hanoi Medical University, Thanh Hoa 40000, Vietnam
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, The Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, Doylestown, PA 18902, USA
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- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
- Center of Excellence for Liver Disease in Vietnam, Johns Hopkins University of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Sun X, Liu Y, Niu B, Chen Q, Fang X. Rapid identification and quantitation of single plant seed allergen using paper-based microfluidics. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266775. [PMID: 36508443 PMCID: PMC9744315 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Nucleic acid amplification is a sensitive and powerful tool for allergen detection. However, it is limited due to the relatively cumbersome methods required to extract nucleic acids from single plant seed allergen (e.g. peanut and soybean). In view of this, an approach of extracting nucleic acid with untreated glass-fiber paper (paper-based microfluidics) was applied for nucleic acid capture and purification from plant seed allergen and commercial products. After cut by hollow cylindrical cutter, a certain size the paper chip it used to absorb DNA. And this paper-based microfluidics with DNA was directly applied for amplification by loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). To evaluate the adsorption performance of paper chip to DNA, CTAB and SDS method were used as comparisons. From amplification results, the established technique has good specificity, high repeatability (C.V. values are 4.41% and 6.17% for peanut and soybean) and favorable sensitivity (7.39 ng/μL or peanut and 6.6 ng/μL for soybean), and successfully used for commercial products (2 kinds of candy and 2 kinds of cakes containing peanut, and 2 kinds of drinks, candy and 2 kinds of biscuits containing soybean). This speed and flexible detection method makes it suit for applications in point-of-care (POC) detection at different scenario, such as custom house and import port.
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- Xiaodong Sun
- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bio-Energy Crops, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bio-Energy Crops, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bio-Energy Crops, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, P.R. China
- * E-mail: (QC); (XF)
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- Department of Chemistry and Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, P.R. China
- * E-mail: (QC); (XF)
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Qin X, Zhang Z, Yang T, Yuan L, Guo Y, Yang X. Auto-fluorescence of cellulose paper with spatial solid phrase dispersion-induced fluorescence enhancement behavior for three heavy metal ions detection. Food Chem 2022; 389:133093. [PMID: 35500406 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Auto-fluorescence of cellulose paper is often considered as an interfering fluorescence, which directly impedes the cellulose paper as a substrate material. This paper creatively explored the composition and properties of auto-fluorescence, and lignosulfonate was primarily speculated as the main source of auto-fluorescence. Surprisingly, its spatial solid phrase dispersion-induced fluorescence enhancement behavior was found. Then, cellulose paper was modified with Mn-doped ZnS quantum dots, and the prepared ratiometric fluorescent paper chip has good performances on morphology, stability, and fluorescence properties. Besides, the paper chip exhibited different fluorescence responses to three heavy metal ions in water sample. The limit of detection for Cd2+, Hg2+ and Pb2+ reached 1.61 nM, 0.01 nM, and 0.02 nM, respectively. In short, the molecular simulation results theoretically proved that heavy metal ions owned substitution affinity with lignosulfonate. Ultimately, this study was the first attempt to utilize paper-based auto-fluorescence, which could better accelerate the development of paper-based chips.
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- Xiaoxiao Qin
- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; Xi'an Key Laboratory of Characteristic Fruit Storage and Preservation, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China.
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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- Shaanxi Engineering Laboratory for Food Green Processing and Safety Control, Engineering Research Center of High Value Utilization of Western Fruit Resources, Ministry of Education, College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China; Xi'an Key Laboratory of Characteristic Fruit Storage and Preservation, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Hazard Factors Assessment in Processing and Storage of Agricultural Products, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710062, PR China
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Luo M, Yukawa H, Baba Y. Micro-/nano-fluidic devices and in vivo fluorescence imaging based on quantum dots for cytologic diagnosis. LAB ON A CHIP 2022; 22:2223-2236. [PMID: 35583091 DOI: 10.1039/d2lc00113f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) possess attractive merits over traditional organic dyes, such as tunable emission, narrow emission spectra and good resistance against optical bleaching, and play a vital role in biosensing and bioimaging for cytologic diagnoses. Microfluidic technology is a potentially useful strategy, as it provides a rapid platform for tracing of disease markers. In vivo fluorescence imaging (FI) based on QDs has become popular for the analysis of complex biological processes. We herein report the applications of multifunctional fluorescent QDs as sensitive probes for diagnoses on cancer medicine and stem cell therapy via microfluidic chips and in vivo imaging.
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- Minchuan Luo
- Nanobio Analytical Chemistry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.
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- Nanobio Analytical Chemistry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.
- Institute of Nano-Life-Systems, Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
- Institute for Quantum Life Science, Quantum Life and Medical Science Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8555, Japan
- Nagoya University Institute for Advanced Research, Advanced Analytical and Diagnostic Imaging Center (AADIC)/Medical Engineering Unit (MEU), B3 Unit, Tsurumai 65, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
- Development of Quantum-nano Cancer Photoimmunotherapy for Clinical Application of Refractory Cancer, Nagoya University, Tsurumai 65, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8550, Japan
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- Nanobio Analytical Chemistry, Biomolecular Chemistry, Department of Biomolecular Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan.
- Institute of Nano-Life-Systems, Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
- Institute for Quantum Life Science, Quantum Life and Medical Science Directorate, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology, Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba, 263-8555, Japan
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Afsharipour R, Haji Shabani AM, Dadfarnia S. A selective off–on fluorescent aptasensor for alpha-fetoprotein determination based on N-carbon quantum dots and oxidized nanocellulose. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2022.113872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Yakoh A, Mehmeti E, Kalcher K, Chaiyo S. Hand-Operated, Paper-Based Rotational Vertical-Flow Immunosensor for the Impedimetric Detection of α-Fetoprotein. Anal Chem 2022; 94:5893-5900. [PMID: 35394293 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c00079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study demonstrates a hand-operated, paper-based rotational vertical-flow immunosensor (rotational VFI) platform requiring fewer pipetting steps, designed for the electrochemical detection of α-fetoprotein with multiple and time-sequenced steps. The platform allows users to perform electrochemical measurements without interference from the convective component of fluid motion, which is unfavorable in most techniques. Users can freely transfer-switch-stop fluid flows by manually rotating the paper disk, evidencing the superior flexibility of this sensor compared to other biosensors. Furthermore, the overall assay duration can be considerably shortened to 9 min. The linear range (LR) is determined to be 0.01-500 ng/mL, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 1.65 pg/mL, and the sensitivity can be significantly enhanced simply by switching off the sample stream to ensure detention at the binding zone (for up to 30 min). This additional step can widen the LR to 0.5 pg/mL, with a LOD of 3.54 fg/mL, which is the lowest detectable level ever reported among paper-based sensors. The advantages of the designed rotational VFI qualify it as a suitable alternative to various biosensors.
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- Abdulhadee Yakoh
- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- UBT-Higher Education Institution, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lagjja Kalabria p.n., 10000 Prishtine, Kosovo
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- Institute of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Karl-Franzens University, Universitätsplatz 1, Graz A-8010, Austria
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.,Electrochemistry and Optical Spectroscopy Center of Excellence (EOSCE), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Hou Y, Lv CC, Guo YL, Ma XH, Liu W, Jin Y, Li BX, Yang M, Yao SY. Recent Advances and Applications in Paper-Based Devices for Point-of-Care Testing. JOURNAL OF ANALYSIS AND TESTING 2022; 6:247-273. [PMID: 35039787 PMCID: PMC8755517 DOI: 10.1007/s41664-021-00204-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Point-of-care testing (POCT), as a portable and user-friendly technology, can obtain accurate test results immediately at the sampling point. Nowadays, microfluidic paper-based analysis devices (μPads) have attracted the eye of the public and accelerated the development of POCT. A variety of detection methods are combined with μPads to realize precise, rapid and sensitive POCT. This article mainly introduced the development of electrochemistry and optical detection methods on μPads for POCT and their applications on disease analysis, environmental monitoring and food control in the past 5 years. Finally, the challenges and future development prospects of μPads for POCT were discussed.
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- Yue Hou
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710062 China
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Chai H, Cheng W, Jin D, Miao P. Recent Progress in DNA Hybridization Chain Reaction Strategies for Amplified Biosensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:38931-38946. [PMID: 34374513 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c09000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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With the continuous development of DNA nanotechnology, various spatial DNA structures and assembly techniques emerge. Hybridization chain reaction (HCR) is a typical example with exciting features and bright prospects in biosensing, which has been intensively investigated in the past decade. In this Spotlight on Applications, we summarize the assembly principles of conventional HCR and some novel forms of linear/nonlinear HCR. With advantages like great assembly kinetics, facile operation, and an enzyme-free and isothermal reaction, these strategies can be integrated with most mainstream reporters (e.g., fluorescence, electrochemistry, and colorimetry) for the ultrasensitive detection of abundant targets. Particularly, we select several representative studies to better illustrate the novel ideas and performances of HCR strategies. Theoretical and practical utilities are confirmed for a range of biosensing applications. In the end, a deep discussion is provided about the challenges and future tasks of this field.
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- Hua Chai
- Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215163, People's Republic of China
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- Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215163, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales 2007, Australia
- UTS-SUStech Joint Research Centre for Biomedical Materials and Devices, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China
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- Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215163, People's Republic of China
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Multistory Stairs-based, Fast and Point-of-care Testing for Disease Biomarker Using One-step Capillary Microfluidic Fluoroimmunoassay Chip via Continuous On-chip Labelling. BIOCHIP JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13206-021-00025-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Gao N, Chang J, Dai P, Zhu Z, You H. One-sampling and Rapid Analysis of Cancer Biomarker on A Power-free and Low-cost Microfluidic Chip. ANAL SCI 2021; 37:1695-1700. [PMID: 34024865 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.21p098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is an important disease biomarker, relating to cancers such as hepatocarcinomas and gastric cancer. However, traditional methods are time-consuming, relied on bulky instruments and trained professionals, cannot satisfy the demand for low cost and point-of-care testing (POCT). In this study, a power-free POCT device was developed for the rapid and low-cost detection of AFP via one-sampling. Based on the principle of sandwich immunofluorescence, the chip is capable of automatically accomplishing on-chip mixing, labeling and capturing procedures, which only require that operator add 40 μL sample into the chip one time. The proposed device is capable of sensitively detecting human AFP in FBS with a dynamic range of 10 - 1000 ng/mL and LOD (1.88 ng/mL) within a short time of 3 min. Predictably, our method holds a great potential to be applied in the POC diagnostics of proteins, especially for some regions that are resource-limited.
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- Nailong Gao
- Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China.,Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University
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