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Di Natale C, Coppola S, Vespini V, Tkachenko V, Russo S, Luciani G, Vitiello G, Ferranti F, Mari S, Ferraro P, Maffettone PL, Grilli S. Highly sensitive detection of the neurodegenerative biomarker Tau by using the concentration effect of the pyro-electrohydrodynamic jetting. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 254:116234. [PMID: 38522234 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116234] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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It is largely documented that neurodegenerative diseases can be effectively treated only if early diagnosed. In this context, the structural changes of some biomolecules such as Tau, seem to play a key role in neurodegeneration mechanism becoming eligible targets for an early diagnosis. Post-translational modifications are responsible to drive the Tau protein towards a transition phase from a native disorder conformation into a preaggregation state, which then straight recruits the final fibrillization process. Here, we show for the first time the detection of pre-aggregated Tau in artificial urine at femto-molar level, through the concentration effect of the pyro-electrohydrodynamic jet (p-jet) technique. An excellent linear calibration curve is demonstrated at the femto-molar level with a limit of detection (LOD) of 130 fM. Moreover, for the first time we show here the structure stability of the protein after p-jet application through a deep spectroscopic investigation. Thanks to the small volumes required and the relatively compact and cost-effective characteristics, this technique represents an innovative breakthrough in monitoring the early stage associated to neurodegeneration syndromes in different scenarios of point of care (POC) and such as for example in long-term human space exploration missions.
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- Concetta Di Natale
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Dei Materiali e Della Produzione Industriale (DICMaPI), Università Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy; Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, 80078, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Dei Materiali e Della Produzione Industriale (DICMaPI), Università Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy; Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, 80078, Italy
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- Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, 80078, Italy
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- Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, 80078, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Dei Materiali e Della Produzione Industriale (DICMaPI), Università Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Dei Materiali e Della Produzione Industriale (DICMaPI), Università Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Dei Materiali e Della Produzione Industriale (DICMaPI), Università Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy; Center for Colloid and Surface Science (CSGI), Via Della Lastruccia, Sesto Fiorentino, FI, 80078, Italy
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- Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, Via Del Politecnico snc, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, 80078, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Dei Materiali e Della Produzione Industriale (DICMaPI), Università Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy; Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, 80078, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, Dei Materiali e Della Produzione Industriale (DICMaPI), Università Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125, Naples, Italy; Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems (ISASI), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Pozzuoli, NA, 80078, Italy.
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Máčala J, Makhneva E, Hlaváček A, Kopecký M, Gorris HH, Skládal P, Farka Z. Upconversion Nanoparticle-Based Dot-Blot Immunoassay for Quantitative Biomarker Detection. Anal Chem 2024. [PMID: 38870418 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Dot-blot immunoassays are widely used for the user-friendly detection of clinical biomarkers. However, the majority of dot-blot assays have only limited sensitivity and are only used for qualitative or semiquantitative analysis. To overcome this limitation, we have employed labels based on photon-upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) that exhibit anti-Stokes luminescence and can be detected without optical background interference. First, the dot-blot immunoassay on a nitrocellulose membrane was optimized for the quantitative analysis of human serum albumin (HSA), resulting in a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.19 ng/mL and a signal-to-background ratio (S/B) of 722. Commercial quantum dots were used as a reference label, reaching the LOD of 4.32 ng/mL and the S/B of 3, clearly indicating the advantages of UCNPs. In addition, the potential of UCNP-based dot-blot for real sample analysis was confirmed by analyzing spiked urine samples, reaching the LOD of 0.24 ng/mL and recovery rates from 79 to 123%. Furthermore, we demonstrated the versatility and robustness of the assay by adapting it to the detection of two other clinically relevant biomarkers, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and cardiac troponin (cTn), reaching the LODs in spiked serum of 9.4 pg/mL and 0.62 ng/mL for PSA and cTn, respectively. Finally, clinical samples of patients examined for prostate cancer were analyzed, achieving a strong correlation with the reference electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (recovery rates from 89 to 117%). The achieved results demonstrate that UCNPs are highly sensitive labels that enable the development of dot-blot immunoassays for quantitative analysis of low-abundance biomarkers.
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- Jakub Máčala
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Veveří 97, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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Ghosh R, Nair RR, Ghosh S, Debnath S, Chatterjee PB. A Water-Soluble Wavy Coordination Polymer of Cu(II) as a Turn-On Luminescent Probe for Histidine and Histidine-Rich Proteins/Peptides. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:8320-8328. [PMID: 38660721 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c00665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Histidine plays an essential role in most biological systems. Changes in the homeostasis of histidine and histidine-rich proteins are connected to several diseases. Herein, we report a water-soluble Cu(II) coordination polymer, labeled CuCP, for the fluorimetric detection of histidine and histidine-rich proteins and peptides. Single-crystal structure determination of CuCP revealed a two-dimensional wavy network structure in which a carboxylate group connects the individual Cu(II) dimer unit in a syn-anti conformation. The weakly luminescent and water-soluble CuCP shows turn-on blue emission in the presence of histidine and histidine-rich peptides and proteins. The polymer can also stain histidine-rich proteins via gel electrophoresis. The limits of quantifications for histidine, glycine-histidine, serine-histidine, human serum albumin (HSA), bovine serum albumin, pepsin, trypsin, and lysozyme were found to be 300, 160, 600, 300, 600, 800, 120, and 290 nM, respectively. Utilizing the fluorescence turn-on property of CuCP, we measured HSA quantitatively in the urine samples. We also validated the present urinary HSA measurement assay with existing analytical techniques. Job's plot, 1H NMR, high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), fluorescence, and UV-vis studies confirmed the ligand displacement from CuCP in the presence of histidine.
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- Riya Ghosh
- Analytical & Environmental Science Division and Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-CSMCRI, G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar 364002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Analytical & Environmental Science Division and Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-CSMCRI, G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar 364002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Analytical & Environmental Science Division and Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-CSMCRI, G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar 364002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Analytical & Environmental Science Division and Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-CSMCRI, G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar 364002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Analytical & Environmental Science Division and Centralized Instrument Facility, CSIR-CSMCRI, G. B. Marg, Bhavnagar 364002, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Gao S, Li H, Liu L, Tian Y, Wang R, Pan X, Wen F, Xiang J, Nie A, Zhai K, Wang B, Mu C, Xue T, Liu Z. Ultrasensitive CCL2 Detection in Urine for Diabetic Nephropathy Diagnosis Using a WS 2-Based Plasmonic Biosensor. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:5301-5307. [PMID: 38625005 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c00981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The accurate diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy relies on achieving ultrasensitive biosensing for biomarker detection. However, existing biosensors face challenges such as poor sensitivity, complexity, time-consuming procedures, and high assay costs. To address these limitations, we report a WS2-based plasmonic biosensor for the ultrasensitive detection of biomarker candidates in clinical human urine samples associated with diabetic nephropathy. Leveraging plasmonic-based electrochemical impedance microscopy (P-EIM) imaging, we observed a remarkable charge sensitivity in monolayer WS2 single crystals. Our biosensor exhibits an exceptionally low detection limit (0.201 ag/mL) and remarkable selectivity in detecting CC chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) protein biomarkers, outperforming conventional techniques such as ELISA. This work represents a breakthrough in traditional protein sensors, providing a direction and materials foundation for developing ultrasensitive sensors tailored to clinical applications for biomarker sensing.
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- Shuangshuang Gao
- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066000, China
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- Institute of Quantum Materials and Devices, School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066000, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066000, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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- Center for High Pressure Science, State Key Lab of Metastable Materials Science and Technology, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, China
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Vijayan A, Prakash J. Unveiling angular sweep total fluorescence Spectroscopy:A novel multidimensional technique for analysis of complex multi-fluorophoric systems. Talanta 2024; 271:125662. [PMID: 38241926 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125662] [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: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Analyzing multi-fluorophoric real systems without pre-processing is challenging, often addressed with unconventional fluorescence techniques and chemometrics. In this context, we introduce a novel addition - 'Angular Sweep Total Fluorescence Spectroscopy (ASTFS),' to the arsenal of multidimensional steady-state fluorescence spectroscopic techniques. ASTFS utilizes a series of variable angle synchronous fluorescence spectra, strategically covering the fluorescence region between the first and second-order Rayleigh scattering ridges. The plot features a minimal data matrix size, avoids Rayleigh scattering signals, and incurs no blind regions. The study delves into the instrumental configurations for spectral acquisition, highlights the enhanced spectral resolution due to the band-narrowing effect, and discusses other notable features of the ASTFS plot. Further, this technique is reported to be effective in analyzing analytes in complex systems with strong background fluorescence, such as milk. The antibiotic- Norfloxacin is quantified via minimal pre-processing in milk samples and yields excellent analytical figures of merit.
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- Anupama Vijayan
- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, 610 005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, 610 005, India.
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Makhammajanov Z, Gaipov A, Myngbay A, Bukasov R, Aljofan M, Kanbay M. Tubular toxicity of proteinuria and the progression of chronic kidney disease. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2024; 39:589-599. [PMID: 37791392 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfad215] [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: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Proteinuria is a well-established biomarker of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a risk predictor of associated disease outcomes. Proteinuria is also a driver of CKD progression toward end-stage kidney disease. Toxic effects of filtered proteins on proximal tubular epithelial cells enhance tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis. The extent of protein toxicity and the underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for tubular injury during proteinuria remain unclear. Nevertheless, albumin elicits its toxic effects when degraded and reabsorbed by proximal tubular epithelial cells. Overall, healthy kidneys excrete over 1000 individual proteins, which may be potentially harmful to proximal tubular epithelial cells when filtered and/or reabsorbed in excess. Proteinuria can cause kidney damage, inflammation and fibrosis by increasing reactive oxygen species, autophagy dysfunction, lysosomal membrane permeabilization, endoplasmic reticulum stress and complement activation. Here we summarize toxic proteins reported in proteinuria and the current understanding of molecular mechanisms of toxicity of proteins on proximal tubular epithelial cells leading to CKD progression.
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
- Clinical Academic Department of Internal Medicine, CF "University Medical Center", Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biology, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Al-Ansari M, Al-Dahmash ND, Angulo-Bejarano PI, Ha HA, Nguyen-Thi TH. Phytochemical, bactericidal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of various extracts from Pongamia pinnata and functional groups characterization by FTIR and HPLC analyses. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 245:118044. [PMID: 38157963 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.118044] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The present research looked into possible biomedical applications of Pongamia pinnata leaf extract. The first screening of the phytochemical profile showed that the acetone extract had more phytochemicals than the other solvent extracts. These included more saponins, proteins, phenolic compounds, tannins, glycosides, flavonoids, steroids, and sugar. The P. pinnata acetone extract exhibited highest antibacterial activity against C. diphtheriae. The bactericidal activity was found in the following order: C. diphtheria (14 mm) > P. aeruginosa (10 mm) > S. flexneri (9 mm) > S. marcescens (7 mm) > S. typhi (7 mm) > S. epidermidis (7 mm) > S. boydii (6 mm) > S. aureus (3 mm) at 10 mg mL-1 concentration. MIC value of 240 mg mL-1 and MBC is 300 mg mL-1 of concentration with 7 colonies against C. diphtheriae was noticed in acetone extract. Acetone extract of P. pinnata was showed highest percentage of inhibition (87.5 %) at 625 mg mL-1 concentrations by DPPH method. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory activity showed the fine albumin denaturation as 76% as well as anti-lipoxygenase was found as 61% at 900 mg mL-1 concentrations correspondingly. FT-IR analysis was used to determine the functional groups of compounds with bioactive properties. The qualitative examination of selected plants through HPLC yielded significant peak values determined by intervals through the peak value. In an acetone extract of P. pinnata, 9 functional groups were identified. These findings concluded that the acetone extract has high pharmaceutical value, but more in-vivo research is needed to assess its potential.
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- Mysoon Al-Ansari
- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centre of Bioengineering, NatProLab, Plant Innovation Lab, School of Engineering and Sciences, Queretaro, 76130, Mexico
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam
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Myslicka M, Kawala-Sterniuk A, Bryniarska A, Sudol A, Podpora M, Gasz R, Martinek R, Kahankova Vilimkova R, Vilimek D, Pelc M, Mikolajewski D. Review of the application of the most current sophisticated image processing methods for the skin cancer diagnostics purposes. Arch Dermatol Res 2024; 316:99. [PMID: 38446274 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-024-02828-1] [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: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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This paper presents the most current and innovative solutions applying modern digital image processing methods for the purpose of skin cancer diagnostics. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancers. It is said that in the USA only, one in five people will develop skin cancer and this trend is constantly increasing. Implementation of new, non-invasive methods plays a crucial role in both identification and prevention of skin cancer occurrence. Early diagnosis and treatment are needed in order to decrease the number of deaths due to this disease. This paper also contains some information regarding the most common skin cancer types, mortality and epidemiological data for Poland, Europe, Canada and the USA. It also covers the most efficient and modern image recognition methods based on the artificial intelligence applied currently for diagnostics purposes. In this work, both professional, sophisticated as well as inexpensive solutions were presented. This paper is a review paper and covers the period of 2017 and 2022 when it comes to solutions and statistics. The authors decided to focus on the latest data, mostly due to the rapid technology development and increased number of new methods, which positively affects diagnosis and prognosis.
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- Maria Myslicka
- Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, J. Mikulicza-Radeckiego 5, 50-345, Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, Proszkowska 76, 45-758, Opole, Poland.
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, Proszkowska 76, 45-758, Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Opole, Dmowskiego 7-9, 45-368, Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, Proszkowska 76, 45-758, Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, Proszkowska 76, 45-758, Opole, Poland
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, Proszkowska 76, 45-758, Opole, Poland
- Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, Ostrava, 70800, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control and Informatics, Opole University of Technology, Proszkowska 76, 45-758, Opole, Poland
- Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, Ostrava, 70800, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, Ostrava, 70800, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Computer Science, University of Opole, Oleska 48, 45-052, Opole, Poland
- School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, SE10 9LS, London, UK
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- Institute of Computer Science, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, ul. Kopernika 1, 85-074, Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Neuropsychological Research Unit, 2nd Clinic of the Psychiatry and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Medical University in Lublin, Gluska 1, 20-439, Lublin, Poland
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Hallal SM, Tűzesi Á, Sida LA, Xian E, Madani D, Muralidharan K, Shivalingam B, Buckland ME, Satgunaseelan L, Alexander KL. Glioblastoma biomarkers in urinary extracellular vesicles reveal the potential for a 'liquid gold' biopsy. Br J Cancer 2024; 130:836-851. [PMID: 38212481 PMCID: PMC10912426 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-023-02548-9] [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: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Biomarkers that reflect glioblastoma tumour activity and treatment response are urgently needed to help guide clinical management, particularly for recurrent disease. As the urinary system is a major clearance route of circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs; 30-1000 nm nanoparticles) we explored whether sampling urinary-EVs could serve as a simple and non-invasive liquid biopsy approach for measuring glioblastoma-associated biomarkers. METHODS Fifty urine specimens (15-60 ml) were collected from 24 catheterised glioblastoma patients immediately prior to primary (n = 17) and recurrence (n = 7) surgeries, following gross total resection (n = 9), and from age/gender-matched healthy participants (n = 14). EVs isolated by differential ultracentrifugation were characterised and extracted proteomes were analysed by high-resolution data-independent acquisition liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (DIA-LC-MS/MS). RESULTS Overall, 6857 proteins were confidently identified in urinary-EVs (q-value ≤ 0.01), including 94 EV marker proteins. Glioblastoma-specific proteomic signatures were determined, and putative urinary-EV biomarkers corresponding to tumour burden and recurrence were identified (FC ≥ | 2 | , adjust p-val≤0.05, AUC > 0.9). CONCLUSION In-depth DIA-LC-MS/MS characterisation of urinary-EVs substantiates urine as a viable source of glioblastoma biomarkers. The promising 'liquid gold' biomarker panels described here warrant further investigation.
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- Susannah M Hallal
- Brain Cancer Research, Neurosurgery Department, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Department of Neuropathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neuropathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Brain Cancer Research, Neurosurgery Department, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Neurosurgery Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Brain Cancer Research, Neurosurgery Department, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Neurosurgery Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Brain Cancer Research, Neurosurgery Department, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Neurosurgery Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Brain Cancer Research, Neurosurgery Department, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Neurosurgery Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Neuropathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Brain Cancer Research, Neurosurgery Department, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Department of Neuropathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Brain Cancer Research, Neurosurgery Department, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
- Department of Neuropathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.
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Lehnert T, Gijs MAM. Microfluidic systems for infectious disease diagnostics. LAB ON A CHIP 2024; 24:1441-1493. [PMID: 38372324 DOI: 10.1039/d4lc00117f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Microorganisms, encompassing both uni- and multicellular entities, exhibit remarkable diversity as omnipresent life forms in nature. They play a pivotal role by supplying essential components for sustaining biological processes across diverse ecosystems, including higher host organisms. The complex interactions within the human gut microbiota are crucial for metabolic functions, immune responses, and biochemical signalling, particularly through the gut-brain axis. Viruses also play important roles in biological processes, for example by increasing genetic diversity through horizontal gene transfer when replicating inside living cells. On the other hand, infection of the human body by microbiological agents may lead to severe physiological disorders and diseases. Infectious diseases pose a significant burden on global healthcare systems, characterized by substantial variations in the epidemiological landscape. Fast spreading antibiotic resistance or uncontrolled outbreaks of communicable diseases are major challenges at present. Furthermore, delivering field-proven point-of-care diagnostic tools to the most severely affected populations in low-resource settings is particularly important and challenging. New paradigms and technological approaches enabling rapid and informed disease management need to be implemented. In this respect, infectious disease diagnostics taking advantage of microfluidic systems combined with integrated biosensor-based pathogen detection offers a host of innovative and promising solutions. In this review, we aim to outline recent activities and progress in the development of microfluidic diagnostic tools. Our literature research mainly covers the last 5 years. We will follow a classification scheme based on the human body systems primarily involved at the clinical level or on specific pathogen transmission modes. Important diseases, such as tuberculosis and malaria, will be addressed more extensively.
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- Thomas Lehnert
- Laboratory of Microsystems, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, CH-1015, Switzerland.
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- Laboratory of Microsystems, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, CH-1015, Switzerland.
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Ming P, Li J, Yang L, Yu Y, Tang L, Zhou H, Zhang ZY, Zhang GJ. A Drug Molecule-Modified Graphene Field-Effect Transistor Nanosensor for Rapid, Label-Free, and Ultrasensitive Detection of Estrogen Receptor α Protein. Anal Chem 2024; 96:3454-3461. [PMID: 38359782 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Estrogen receptor α (ERα) is an important biomarker in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Sensitive and accurate detection of ERα protein expression is crucial in guiding selection of an appropriate therapeutic strategy to improve the effectiveness and prognosis of breast cancer treatment. Herein, we report a liquid-gated graphene field-effect transistor (FET) biosensor that enables rapid, sensitive, and label-free detection of the ERα protein by employing a novel drug molecule as a capture probe. The drug molecule was synthesized and subsequently immobilized onto the sensing surface of the fabricated graphene FET, which was able to distinguish the ERα-positive from the ERα-negative protein. The developed sensor not only demonstrated a low detection limit (LOD: 2.62 fM) but also achieved a fast response to ERα protein samples within 30 min. Moreover, depending on the relationship between the change of dirac point and the ERα protein concentrations, the dissociation constant (Kd) was estimated to be 7.35 ± 0.06 pM, indicating that the drug probe-modified graphene FET had a good affinity with ERα protein. The nanosensor was able to analyze ERα proteins from 36 cell samples lysates. These results show that the graphene FET sensor was able to differentiate between ERα-positive and ERα-negative cells, indicating a promising biosensor for the ultrasensitive and rapid detection of ERα protein without antibody labeling.
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- Pinghong Ming
- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, P. R. China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The People's Hospital of Longhua, Shenzhen 518109, P. R. China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou 646000, P. R. China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, P. R. China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, State Key Laboratory of Virology, Wuhan University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of Nanodevices and Center for Carbon-based Electronics, School of Electronics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, P. R. China
- Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan 430065, P. R. China
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Chen X, Li M, Wang Z, Zhao K, Gu J, Li Q, He JJ. A Label-Free Optical Biosensor Based on an Array of Microring Resonators for the Detection of Human Serum Albumin. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:677. [PMID: 38276369 PMCID: PMC10818899 DOI: 10.3390/s24020677] [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: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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We introduced a label-free sensing system based on an array of microring resonators (MRRs) which was successfully employed for human serum albumin (HSA) detection. The sensing-ring surface was functionalized to immobilize anti-HSA, facilitating HSA binding. Our refractive index sensing system demonstrates high sensitivity at 168 nm/RIU and a low limit of detection (LOD) of 63.54 ng/mL, closely comparable to current HSA detection methods. These findings confirm the potential of MRRs as biocompatible sensors for HSA detection. This system holds great promise as an innovative platform for the detection of HSA, carrying significant importance in medical diagnostics.
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- Xin Chen
- Department of Optical Engineering, School of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China; (X.C.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.)
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- Department of Optical Engineering, School of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China; (X.C.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.)
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- Department of Optical Engineering, School of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China; (X.C.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.)
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- Department of Optical Engineering, School of Opto-Electronic Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China; (X.C.); (Z.W.); (K.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (J.G.); (J.-J.H.)
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- Dezhou Research Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Dezhou 253084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instrumentation, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China; (J.G.); (J.-J.H.)
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Brogna C, Cristoni S. A new absolute quantitative method for peptide and metabolite detection. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2024; 59:e4991. [PMID: 38108532 DOI: 10.1002/jms.4991] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Mass spectrometry is widely employed in various analytical fields for both compound identification and quantification. While in the case of compound identification, the high-resolution instrument has increased selectivity and characterization efficiency; in the case of quantitative analysis, some critical tasks actually remain. In particular, different compounds exhibit different ionization efficiency, and this introduces the need to have a calibration standard for each analyte. In this paper, we present a new elaborative data technology, which makes it possible to standardize calibration between different instruments and molecules, making it absolute. The method was applied to data acquired by means of liquid chromatography mass spectrometry by means of an ion trap analyzer. The approach is based on the correlation of the ion trap space charge effect and the analyte concentration. The method was validated in the analysis of compounds having different polarity: hydrossitirosol, arginine, thyodiglicolic acid, and a peptide mixture of bacteria cultures derived the human gut microbiome where was found poliovirus. Moreover, it was used to obtain the absolute quantitation of peptides originating from the tryptic digestion of bacterial proteins in the fecal samples. It was therefore possible to identify and quantify different derived bacterial proteins of the poliomyelitis virus coded in bacteria derived from the gastrointestinal tract.
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Yang AQ, Zheng W, Chen X, Wang J, Zhou S, Gao H. Au nanorod assembly for sensitive SERS detection of airway inflammatory factors in sputum. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1256340. [PMID: 38149176 PMCID: PMC10750157 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1256340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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In this paper, we demonstrate a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) biosensor based on the self-assembly of gold nanorods (AuNRs) for the specific detection of airway inflammatory factors in diluted sputum. The AuNR surface was modified with an antibody that was able to specifically recognize an airway inflammatory factor, interleukin-5 (IL-5), so that a end-to-end self-assembly system could be obtained, resulting in an order of magnitude amplification of the Raman signal and greatly improved sensitivity. Meanwhile, the outer layer of the biosensor was coated with silicon dioxide, which improved the stability of the system and facilitated its future applications. When the detected concentration was in the range of 0.1-50 pg/mL, the SERS signal generated by the sensor showed a good linear relationship with the IL-5 concentration. Moreover, it had satisfactory performance in diluted sputum and clinical subjects with asthma, which could achieve sensitive detection of the airway inflammatory factor IL-5. Overall, the developed biosensor based on the SERS effect exhibited the advantages of rapid and sensitive detecting performance, which is suitable for monitoring airway inflammatory factors in sputum.
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- An-qi Yang
- Department of Basic Medicine, Quanzhou Medical College, Quanzhou, China
- Central Laboratory, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Intensive Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Central Laboratory, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Central Laboratory, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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Piechocka J, Matwiej N, Gaweł M, Matyjaszczyk M, Głowacki R, Chwatko G. Application of the HPLC-ELSD technique for the determination of major metabolites of ibuprofen and creatinine in human urine. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20268. [PMID: 37985716 PMCID: PMC10662266 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47594-8] [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: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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The report presents robust and high throughput methods, based on liquid chromatography coupled with evaporative light scattering detection (HPLC-ELSD), for the simultaneous determination of major metabolites of ibuprofen (IBU), namely 2-hydroxyibuprofen and carboxyibuprofen (method A) as well as creatinine (Crn) (method B) in human urine. The assays primarily involve straightforward sample purification. For both methods, the chromatographic separation of the analytes is achieved within 8 min at room temperature on Poroshell 120 SB-C18 (75 × 4.6 mm, 2.7 µm) column using gradient elution. The eluents consisted of 0.1% formic acid in water and acetonitrile (method A) or water and methanol (method B) delivered at a flow rate of 1 or 0.5 mL/min, respectively. In relation to metabolites of IBU, the assay linearity was observed within 0.06-0.5 g/L in urine, while the Crn assay linearity was demonstrated within 0.5-30 mmol/L in urine. The limit of quantification for IBU metabolites was determined to be 0.06 g/L, and 0.5 mmol/L for Crn. These methods were successfully applied to urine samples delivered by ten apparently healthy donors showing that the HPLC-ELSD assays are suitable for human urine screening.
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- Justyna Piechocka
- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Chemistry, University of Lodz, Pomorska 163/165, 90-236, Lodz, Poland.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Chemistry, University of Lodz, Pomorska 163/165, 90-236, Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Chemistry, University of Lodz, Pomorska 163/165, 90-236, Lodz, Poland
- Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Lodz, Banacha 12/16, 90-237, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Family Medicine, Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute, Rzgowska 281/289, 93-338, Lodz, Poland
- Department of Family Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Narutowicza 60, 90-131, Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Chemistry, University of Lodz, Pomorska 163/165, 90-236, Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Environmental Chemistry, University of Lodz, Pomorska 163/165, 90-236, Lodz, Poland.
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Chen YT, Liao WR, Wang HT, Chen HW, Chen SF. Targeted protein quantitation in human body fluids by mass spectrometry. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2023; 42:2379-2403. [PMID: 35702881 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Human body fluids (biofluids) contain various proteins, some of which reflect individuals' physiological conditions or predict diseases. Therefore, the analysis of biofluids can provide substantial information on novel biomarkers for clinical diagnosis and prognosis. In the past decades, mass spectrometry (MS)-based technologies have been developed as proteomic strategies not only for the identification of protein biomarkers but also for biomarker verification/validation in body fluids for clinical applications. The main advantage of targeted MS-based methodologies is the accurate and specific simultaneous quantitation of multiple biomarkers with high sensitivity. Here, we review MS-based methodologies that are currently used for the targeted quantitation of protein components in human body fluids, especially in plasma, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and saliva. In addition, the currently used MS-based methodologies are summarized with a specific focus on applicable clinical sample types, MS configurations, and acquisition modes.
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- Yi-Ting Chen
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Linkou Medical Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Instrumentation Center, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Molecular and Medicine Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Instrumentation Center, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Balzer AHA, Whitehurst CB. An Analysis of the Biotin-(Strept)avidin System in Immunoassays: Interference and Mitigation Strategies. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:8733-8754. [PMID: 37998726 PMCID: PMC10670868 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45110549] [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: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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An immunoassay is an analytical test method in which analyte quantitation is based on signal responses generated as a consequence of an antibody-antigen interaction. They are the method of choice for the measurement of a large panel of diagnostic markers. Not only are they fully automated, allowing for a short turnaround time and high throughput, but offer high sensitivity and specificity with low limits of detection for a wide range of analytes. Many immunoassay manufacturers exploit the extremely high affinity of biotin for streptavidin in their assay design architectures as a means to immobilize and detect analytes of interest. The biotin-(strept)avidin system is, however, vulnerable to interference with high levels of supplemental biotin that may cause elevated or suppressed test results. Since this system is heavily applied in clinical diagnostics, biotin interference has become a serious concern, prompting the FDA to issue a safety report alerting healthcare workers and the public about the potential harm of ingesting high levels of supplemental biotin contributing toward erroneous diagnostic test results. This review includes a general background and historical prospective of immunoassays with a focus on the biotin-streptavidin system, interferences within the system, and what mitigations are applied to minimize false diagnostic results.
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- Amy H. A. Balzer
- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, New York Medical College, Basic Medical Science Building, 15 Dana Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, New York Medical College, Basic Medical Science Building, 15 Dana Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595, USA
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Koterwa A, Pierpaoli M, Nejman-Faleńczyk B, Bloch S, Zieliński A, Adamus-Białek W, Jeleniewska Z, Trzaskowski B, Bogdanowicz R, Węgrzyn G, Niedziałkowski P, Ryl J. Discriminating macromolecular interactions based on an impedimetric fingerprint supported by multivariate data analysis for rapid and label-free Escherichia coli recognition in human urine. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 238:115561. [PMID: 37549553 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115561] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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This manuscript presents a novel approach to address the challenges of electrode fouling and highly complex electrode nanoarchitecture, which are primary concerns for biosensors operating in real environments. The proposed approach utilizes multiparametric impedance discriminant analysis (MIDA) to obtain a fingerprint of the macromolecular interactions on flat glassy carbon surfaces, achieved through self-organized, drop-cast, receptor-functionalized Au nanocube (AuNC) patterns. Real-time monitoring is combined with singular value decomposition and partial least squares discriminant analysis, which enables selective identification of the analyte from raw impedance data, without the use of electric equivalent circuits. As a proof-of-concept, the authors demonstrate the ability to detect Escherichia coli in real human urine using an aptamer-based biosensor that targets RNA polymerase. This is significant, as uropathogenic E. coli is a difficult-to-treat pathogen that is responsible for the majority of hospital-acquired urinary tract infection cases. The proposed approach offers a limit of detection of 11.3 CFU/mL for the uropathogenic E. coli strain No. 57, an analytical range in all studied concentrations (up to 105 CFU/mL), without the use of antifouling strategies, yet not being specific vs other E.coli strain studied (BL21(DE3)). The MIDA approach allowed to identify negative overpotentials (-0.35 to -0.10 V vs Ag/AgCl) as most suitable for the analysis, offering over 80% sensitivity and accuracy, and the measurement was carried out in just 2 min. Moreover, this approach is scalable and can be applied to other biosensor platforms.
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- Adrian Koterwa
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Metrology and Optoelectronics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308, Poland.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308, Poland.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, IX Wieków Kielc 19A, 25-317, Kielce, Poland.
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- Division of Electrochemistry and Surface Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, Gdańsk, 80-233, Poland.
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- Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Banach 2c, 02-097, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Metrology and Optoelectronics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Wita Stwosza 59, 80-308, Poland.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308, Gdańsk, Poland.
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- Division of Electrochemistry and Surface Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, Gdańsk, 80-233, Poland.
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Silveri F, Obořilová R, Máčala J, Compagnone D, Skládal P. Impedimetric immunosensor for microalbuminuria based on a WS 2/Au water-phase assembled nanocomposite. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:306. [PMID: 37466678 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05873-1] [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: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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An electrochemical impedimetric biosensor for human serum albumin (HSA) determination is proposed. The biosensor is based on water-phase assembled nanocomposites made of 2D WS2 nanoflakes and Au nanoparticles (AuNPs). The WS2 has been produced using a liquid-phase exfoliation strategy assisted by sodium cholate, obtaining a water-stable suspension that allowed the straightforward decoration with AuNPs directly in the aqueous phase. The resulting WS2/Au nanocomposite has been characterized by atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy and, then, employed to modify screen-printed electrodes. Good electron-transfer features have been achieved. An electrochemical immunosensing platform has been assembled exploiting cysteamine-glutaraldehyde covalent chemistry for antibody (Ab) immobilization. The resulting immunosensor exhibited good sensitivity for HSA detection (LOD = 2 ng mL-1), with extended linear range (0.005 - 100 µg mL-1), providing a useful analytical tool for HSA determination in urine at relevant clinical ranges for microalbuminuria screening. The HSA quantification in human urine samples resulted in recoveries from 91.8 to 112.4% and was also reproducible (RSD < 7.5%, n = 3), with marked selectivity. This nanocomposite, thanks to the reliable performance and the ease of the assembling strategy, is a promising alternative for electrochemical immunosensing of health relevant markers.
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- Filippo Silveri
- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, Campus "Aurelio Saliceti", Via R Balzarini 1, 64100, Teramo, Italy
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500, Brno, Czech Republic
- CEITEC MU-Nanobiotechnology, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, Campus "Aurelio Saliceti", Via R Balzarini 1, 64100, Teramo, Italy.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500, Brno, Czech Republic.
- CEITEC MU-Nanobiotechnology, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500, Brno, Czech Republic.
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Gumbar S, Bhardwaj S, Mehan S, Khan Z, Narula AS, Kalfin R, Tabrez S, Zughaibi TA, Wasi S. Renal mitochondrial restoration by gymnemic acid in gentamicin-mediated experimental nephrotoxicity: evidence from serum, kidney and histopathological alterations. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1218506. [PMID: 37521462 PMCID: PMC10372487 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1218506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background: Nephrotoxicity refers to the toxigenic impact of compounds and medications on kidney function. There are a variety of drug formulations, and some medicines that may affect renal function in multiple ways via nephrotoxins production. Nephrotoxins are substances that are harmful to the kidneys. Purpose: This investigation examines the renoprotective effect of gymnemic acid (GA) on Wistar rats in gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity by analyzing serum, kidney, and histopathological markers. Study-design/methods: The current study investigated the protective effect of GA at doses of 20, 40, and 60 mg/kg against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. Vitamin E was administered to compare the antioxidant capacity and efficacy of GA. In addition to the treatment groups, 100 mg/kg of gentamicin was administered intraperitoneal for 14 days. At the end of the study protocol, kidney homogenate, blood, and serum were evaluated biochemically. Serum creatinine, blood urea, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), mitochondrial dysfunctions, inflammatory cytokines, and renal oxidative stress were examined to assess gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity. In addition, the impact of GA on the above-mentioned nephrotoxic markers were evaluated and further confirmed by histological analysis. Results: This study establishes a correlation between antibiotic use, especifically aminoglycosides and acute renal failure. The research demonstrates the nephrotoxic effects of aminoglycosides, inducing mitochondrial ETC-complex dysfunction, and renal tissue inflammation in experimental rats. GA's antioxidant properties restored renal oxidative stress markers, reducing kidney inflammation and injury. Histopathological analysis revealed a significant reduction in renal injury with GA treatment. Additionally, GA demonstrated greater efficacy than Vitamin E in restoring antioxidant potential and mitochondrial enzymes. Conclusion: Consequently, our findings imply that long-term use of GA may be a suitable therapeutic strategy for reducing aminoglycoside toxicity. The current study suggests GA's potential in treating gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity and acute renal failure, meriting further investigation using advanced techniques.
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- Shubhangi Gumbar
- Department of Pharmacology, Seth G. L. Bihani S. D. College of Technical Education, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Seth G. L. Bihani S. D. College of Technical Education, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy (An Autonomous College), Moga, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, ISF College of Pharmacy (An Autonomous College), Moga, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Department of Healthcare, South-West University “NeofitRilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia
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Oh S, Lee CM, Kwon SH. Extracellular Vesicle MicroRNA in the Kidney. Compr Physiol 2023; 13:4833-4850. [PMID: 37358511 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c220023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Most cells in our body release membrane-bound, nano-sized particles into the extracellular milieu through cellular metabolic processes. Various types of macromolecules, reflecting the physiological and pathological status of the producing cells, are packaged into such so-called extracellular vesicles (EVs), which can travel over a distance to target cells, thereby transmitting donor cell information. The short, noncoding ribonucleic acid (RNA) called microRNA (miRNA) takes a crucial part in EV-resident macromolecules. Notably, EVs transferring miRNAs can induce alterations in the gene expression profiles of the recipient cells, through genetically instructed, base-pairing interaction between the miRNAs and their target cell messenger RNAs (mRNAs), resulting in either nucleolytic decay or translational halt of the engaged mRNAs. As in other body fluids, EVs released in urine, termed urinary EVs (uEVs), carry specific sets of miRNA molecules, which indicate either normal or diseased states of the kidney, the principal source of uEVs. Studies have therefore been directed to elucidate the contents and biological roles of miRNAs in uEVs and moreover to utilize the gene regulatory properties of miRNA cargos in ameliorating kidney diseases through their delivery via engineered EVs. We here review the fundamental principles of the biology of EVs and miRNA as well as our current understanding of the biological roles and applications of EV-loaded miRNAs in the kidney. We further discuss the limitations of contemporary research approaches, suggesting future directions to overcome the difficulties to advance both the basic biological understanding of miRNAs in EVs and their clinical applications in treating kidney diseases. © 2023 American Physiological Society. Compr Physiol 13:4833-4850, 2023.
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- Sekyung Oh
- Department of Medical Science, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA
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Ilyas A, Dyussupova A, Sultangaziyev A, Shevchenko Y, Filchakova O, Bukasov R. SERS immuno- and apta-assays in biosensing/bio-detection: Performance comparison, clinical applications, challenges. Talanta 2023; 265:124818. [PMID: 37453393 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124818] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy is increasingly used as a sensitive bioanalytical tool for detection of variety of analytes ranging from viruses and bacteria to cancer biomarkers and toxins, etc. This comprehensive review describes principles of operation and compares the performance of immunoassays and aptamer assays with Surface Enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection to each other and to some other bioassay methods, including ELISA and fluorescence assays. Both immuno- and aptamer-based assays are categorized into assay on solid substrates, assays with magnetic nanoparticles and assays in laminar flow or/and strip assays. The best performing and recent examples of assays in each category are described in the text and illustrated in the figures. The average performance, particularly, limit of detection (LOD) for each of those methods reflected in 9 tables of the manuscript and average LODs are calculated and compared. We found out that, on average, there is some advantage in terms of LOD for SERS immunoassays (0.5 pM median LOD of 88 papers) vs SERS aptamer-based assays (1.7 pM median LOD of 51 papers). We also tabulated and analyzed the clinical performance of SERS immune and aptamer assays, where selectivity, specificity, and accuracy are reported, we summarized the best examples. We also reviewed challenges to SERS bioassay performance and real-life application, including non-specific protein binding, nanoparticle aggregation, limited nanotag stability, sometimes, relatively long time to results, etc. The proposed solutions to those challenges are also discussed in the review. Overall, this review may be interesting not only to bioanalytical chemist, but to medical and life science researchers who are interested in improvement of bioanalyte detection and diagnostics.
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- Aisha Ilyas
- Department of Chemistry, SSH, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, SSH, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Biology, SSH, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, SSH, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Flynn CD, Chang D, Mahmud A, Yousefi H, Das J, Riordan KT, Sargent EH, Kelley SO. Biomolecular sensors for advanced physiological monitoring. NATURE REVIEWS BIOENGINEERING 2023; 1:1-16. [PMID: 37359771 PMCID: PMC10173248 DOI: 10.1038/s44222-023-00067-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Body-based biomolecular sensing systems, including wearable, implantable and consumable sensors allow comprehensive health-related monitoring. Glucose sensors have long dominated wearable bioanalysis applications owing to their robust continuous detection of glucose, which has not yet been achieved for other biomarkers. However, access to diverse biological fluids and the development of reagentless sensing approaches may enable the design of body-based sensing systems for various analytes. Importantly, enhancing the selectivity and sensitivity of biomolecular sensors is essential for biomarker detection in complex physiological conditions. In this Review, we discuss approaches for the signal amplification of biomolecular sensors, including techniques to overcome Debye and mass transport limitations, and selectivity improvement, such as the integration of artificial affinity recognition elements. We highlight reagentless sensing approaches that can enable sequential real-time measurements, for example, the implementation of thin-film transistors in wearable devices. In addition to sensor construction, careful consideration of physical, psychological and security concerns related to body-based sensor integration is required to ensure that the transition from the laboratory to the human body is as seamless as possible.
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- Connor D. Flynn
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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- The Edward S. Rogers Sr Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
- The Edward S. Rogers Sr Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
- International Institute for Nanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL USA
- Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, Chicago, IL USA
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Kharmyssov C, Sekerbayev K, Nurekeyev Z, Gaipov A, Utegulov ZN. Mechano-Chemistry across Phase Transitions in Heated Albumin Protein Solutions. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15092039. [PMID: 37177189 PMCID: PMC10180835 DOI: 10.3390/polym15092039] [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: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The presence of certain proteins in biofluids such as synovial fluid, blood plasma, and saliva gives these fluids non-Newtonian viscoelastic properties. The amount of these protein macromolecules in biofluids is an important biomarker for the diagnosis of various health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disorders, and joint quality. However, existing technologies for measuring the behavior of macromolecules in biofluids have limitations, such as long turnaround times, complex protocols, and insufficient sensitivity. To address these issues, we propose non-contact, optical Brillouin and Raman spectroscopy to assess the viscoelasticity and chemistry of non-Newtonian solutions, respectively, at different temperatures in several minutes. In this work, bovine and human serum albumin solution-based biopolymers were studied to obtain both their collective dynamics and molecular chemical evolution across heat-driven phase transitions at various protein concentrations. The observed phase transitions at elevated temperatures could be fully delayed in heated biopolymers by appropriately raising the level of protein concentration. The non-contact optical monitoring of viscoelastic and chemical property evolution could represent novel potential mechano-chemical biomarkers for disease diagnosis and subsequent treatment applications, including hyperthermia.
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- Chingis Kharmyssov
- Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, 010000 Astana, Kazakhstan
- Science Department, Astana IT University, 010000 Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, 010000 Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, 010000 Astana, Kazakhstan
- Institute for Experimental Physics, Hamburg University, Luruper Chaussee 149, 22761 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, 010000 Astana, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, 010000 Astana, Kazakhstan
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Mazur P, Dumnicka P, Tisończyk J, Ząbek-Adamska A, Drożdż R. SDS Electrophoresis on Gradient Polyacrylamide Gels as a Semiquantitative Tool for the Evaluation of Proteinuria. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13091513. [PMID: 37174905 PMCID: PMC10177418 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13091513] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Proteinuria is an important sign of kidney diseases. Different protein patterns in urine associated with glomerular, tubular and overload proteinuria may be differentiated using the immunochemical detection of indicator proteins or via urinary proteins electrophoresis. Our aim was to characterize sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) using commercially available 4-20% gradient gels as a method to detect and differentiate proteinuria. Our laboratory-based study used excess urine samples collected for routine diagnostic purposes from adult patients of a tertiary-care hospital, including patients with albumin/creatinine < 30 mg/g and patients with dipstick proteinuria. The limit of albumin detection was estimated to be 3 mg/L. In 93 samples with albumin/creatinine < 30 mg/g, an albumin fraction was detected in 87% of samples with a minimum albumin concentration of 2.11 mg/L. The separation of 300 urine samples of patients with proteinuria revealed distinct protein patterns differentiated using the molecular weights of the detected proteins: glomerular (albumin and higher molecular weights) and two types of tubular proteinuria ("upper" ≥20 kDa and "lower" with lower molecular weights). These patterns were associated with different values of the glomerular filtration rate (median 66, 71 and 31 mL/min/1.72 m2, respectively, p = 0.004) and different proportions of multiple myeloma and nephrological diagnoses. As confirmed using tandem mass spectrometry and western blot, the SDS-PAGE protein fractions contained indicator proteins including immunoglobulin G, transferrin (glomerular proteinuria), α1-microglobulin, retinol-binding protein, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, cystatin C, and β2-microglobulin (tubular), immunoglobulin light chain, myoglobin, and lysozyme (overflow). SDS-PAGE separation of urine proteins on commercially available 4-20% gradient gels is a reliable technique to diagnose proteinuria and differentiate between its main clinically relevant types.
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- Paulina Mazur
- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostics, University Hospital in Kraków, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Medical Diagnostics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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Zhang X, Feng Q, Li X, Guo L, Ma D, Cheng X, Qi Y. Microplastics in household fecal sewage treatment facilities of rural China. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 448:130925. [PMID: 36753913 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.130925] [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: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Fecal sewage (FS), composed of human feces and wastewater, potentially contains microplastics (MPs) that are prone to environmental pollution. In this study, 65 FS samples, as collected from 65 villages in 27 Chinese provinces, have been employed to investigate the characteristics of MPs in three kinds of household FS treatment facilities of rural regions, and the possibility of FS irrigation as the source of MPs in farmlands. As a result, seven physicochemical properties and microbial community of FS were detected, and pertinent social statistical data were collected to determine influencing factors of MPs. The abundance of FS-based MPs ranged from 47.16 to 143.05 particles L-1, with an average 90.38 ± 20.63 particles L-1. The FS from northern China had higher MPs abundance than that from southern and northwestern China. Average MPs abundance was cesspit (101.33) > septic tank (86.54) > biogas digester (84.11). The estimated mass of FS-based MPs entering farmlands in China was 7.8 × 103-5.6 × 104 tons a year. Chemical oxygen demand and genus Phascolarctobacterium might mainly affected MPs abundance in FS, while some other factors such as suspended substance, ambient temperature, and medical care spending were also significantly correlated with FS-based MPs abundance.
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- Xuan Zhang
- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- College of Design Art, Liuzhou Institute of Technology, Liuzhou 545616, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Delrue C, De Bruyne S, Speeckaert MM. The Potential Use of Near- and Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy in Kidney Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076740. [PMID: 37047712 PMCID: PMC10094824 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Traditional renal biomarkers such as serum creatinine and albuminuria/proteinuria are rather insensitive since they change later in the course of the disease. In order to determine the extent and type of kidney injury, as well as to administer the proper therapy and enhance patient management, new techniques for the detection of deterioration of the kidney function are urgently needed. Infrared spectroscopy is a label-free and non-destructive technique having the potential to be a vital tool for quick and inexpensive routine clinical diagnosis of kidney disorders. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of near- and mid-infrared spectroscopy applications in patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease (e.g., diabetic nephropathy and glomerulonephritis).
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- Charlotte Delrue
- Department of Nephrology, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Nephrology, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO), 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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Baiken Y, Markhametova Z, Ashimova A, Zhulamanova A, Nogaibayeva A, Kozina L, Matkarimov B, Aituov B, Gaipov A, Myngbay A. Elevated Levels of Plasma Collagen Triple Helix Repeat Containing 1 (CTHRC1) Is Strongly Associated with eGFR and Albuminuria in Chronic Kidney Disease. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59040651. [PMID: 37109608 PMCID: PMC10146339 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has various etiologies, making it impossible to fully understand its complex pathophysiology. Elevated levels of plasma creatinine, proteinuria, and albuminuria and declined eGFR are traits observed in CKD patients. The current study attempts to highlight the collagen triple helix repeat containing 1 (CTHRC1) protein as a putative blood biomarker for CKD in addition to existing recognized indicators of CKD progression. Methods: A total of 26 CKD patients and 18 healthy controls were enrolled in this study. Clinical characteristics and complete blood and biochemical analyses were collected, and human ELISA kits were used to detect possible CKD biomarkers. Results: The study’s findings showed that CTHRC1 correlates with key clinical markers of kidney function such as 24 h urine total protein, creatinine, urea, and uric acid. In addition, CTHRC1 demonstrated a strong significant difference (p ≤ 0.0001) between the CKD and control group. Conclusions: Our research demonstrates that the plasma level of CTHRC1 can distinguish between those with CKD and healthy patients. Plasma CTHRC1 levels may aid in the diagnosis of CKD given the current state of knowledge, and these results call for further investigation in a wider, more diverse patient group.
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Aitekenov S, Sultangaziyev A, Boranova A, Dyussupova A, Ilyas A, Gaipov A, Bukasov R. SERS for Detection of Proteinuria: A Comparison of Gold, Silver, Al Tape, and Silicon Substrates for Identification of Elevated Protein Concentration in Urine. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:1605. [PMID: 36772644 PMCID: PMC9921516 DOI: 10.3390/s23031605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Excessive protein excretion in human urine is an early and sensitive marker of diabetic nephropathy and primary and secondary renal disease. Kidney problems, particularly chronic kidney disease, remain among the few growing causes of mortality in the world. Therefore, it is important to develop an efficient, expressive, and low-cost method for protein determination. Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) methods are potential candidates to achieve these criteria. In this paper, a SERS method was developed to distinguish patients with proteinuria from the healthy group. Commercial gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with diameters of 60 nm and 100 nm, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with a diameter of 100 nm were tested on the surface of four different substrates including silver and gold films, silicon, and aluminum tape. SERS spectra were acquired from 111 unique human urine samples prepared and measured for each of the seven different nanoparticle plus substrate combinations. Data analysis by the PCA-LDA algorithm and the ROC curves gave results for the diagnostic figures of merits. The best sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and AUC were 0.91, 0.84, 0.88, and 0.94 for the set with 100 nm Au NPs on the silver substrate, respectively. Among the three metal substrates, the substrate with AuNPs and Al tape performed slightly worse than the other three substrates, and 100 nm gold nanoparticles on average produced better results than 60 nm gold nanoparticles. The 60 nm diameter AuNPs and silicon, which is about one order of magnitude more cost-effective than AuNPs and gold film, showed a relative performance close to the performance of 60 nm AuNPs and Au film (average AUC 0.88 (Si) vs. 0.89 (Au)). This is likely the first reported application of unmodified silicon in SERS substrates applied for direct detection of proteins in any biofluid, particularly in urine. These results position silicon and AuNPs@Si in particular as a perspective SERS substrate for direct urine analysis, including clinical diagnostics of proteinuria.
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- Sultan Aitekenov
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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Silva PH, Silva PH, Corazza AV, Silva JGD, Silva IS. Experimental model of nephropathy associated with diabetes mellitus in mice. Acta Cir Bras 2023; 38:e381123. [PMID: 37132755 PMCID: PMC10158849 DOI: 10.1590/acb381123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Nontransmissible chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus (DM) and nephropathy, affect a significant portion of the population, often treated due to injuries that require healing and regeneration. To create an experimental model of associated comorbidities, for healing and regeneration studies, protocols for induction of nephropathy by ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) and induction of DM by injection of streptozotocin (STZ) were associated. METHODS Sixty-four mice (Mus musculus), female, adult, Swiss strain, weighing approximately 20 g, were divided into four groups: G1: control (n = 24), G2: nephropathy group (N) (n = 7), G3, DM (n = 9), and G4: N+DM (n = 24). Arteriovenous stenosis (I/R) of the left kidney was performed as the first protocol. The animals received a hyperlipidemic diet for 7 days after the injection of STZ (150 mg/kg, via i.p.) and an aqueous glucose solution (10%) for 24 h. The animals in the G3 and G4 groups were observed for 14 days before receiving the diet and STZ. The evolution of nephropathy was observed using a urine test strip and the DM, through the analysis of blood glucose with a reagent strip on a digital monitor. RESULTS The ischemic induction protocols of nephropathy and DM with STZ, associated, were sustainable, low-cost, and without deaths. There were alterations compatible with initial renal alterations, in the first 14 days, such as increased urinary density, pH alteration, presence of glucose, proteins and leukocytes, when compared to the control group. DM was confirmed by the presence of hyperglycemia 7 days after induction and its evolution after 14 days. The animals in the G4 group showed constant weight loss when compared to the other groups. It was possible to observe morphological alterations in the kidneys submitted to I/R, regarding coloration, during surgery and after the end of the observation period, in the volume and size of the left kidney, when compared to the contralateral kidney. CONCLUSIONS It was possible to induce nephropathy and DM associated in the same animal, in a simple way, confirmed with rapid tests, without losses, providing a basis for future studies.
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- Pâmela Henrique Silva
- Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Desenvolvimento na Região CentroOeste - Campo Grande (MS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Desenvolvimento na Região CentroOeste - Campo Grande (MS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Desenvolvimento na Região CentroOeste - Campo Grande (MS), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde e Desenvolvimento na Região CentroOeste - Campo Grande (MS), Brazil
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Ni J, Tian S, Bai L, Lv Q, Liu J, Liu J, Fang Y, Zhai Y, Shen Q, Rao J, Ding C, Xu H. Comparative proteomic analysis of children FSGS FFPE tissues. BMC Pediatr 2022; 22:707. [PMID: 36503536 PMCID: PMC9743561 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03764-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In children, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is the main cause of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). To identify specific candidates and the mechanism of steroid resistance, we examined the formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) renal tissue protein profiles via liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). METHODS Renal biopsies from seven steroid-sensitive (SS) and eleven steroid-resistant (SR) children FSGS patients were obtained. We examined the formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) renal tissue protein profiles via liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment and Gene Ontology (GO) analysis, as well as the construction of protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were performed. Two proteins were further valiadated by immunohistochemistry staining in FSGS patients and mice models. RESULTS In total, we quantified more than 4000 proteins, of which 325 were found to be differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) between the SS and SR group (foldchange ≥2, P<0.05). The results of GO revealed that the most significant up-regulated proteins were primarily related to protein transportation, regulation of the complement activation process and cytolysis. Moreover, clustering analysis showed differences in the pathways (lysosome, terminal pathway of complement) between the two groups. Among these potential candidates, validation analyses for LAMP1 and ACSL4 were conducted. LAMP1 was observed to have a higher expression in glomerulus, while ACSL4 was expressed more in tubular epithelial cells. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the potential mechanism and candidates related to steroid resistance in children FSGS patients were identified. It could be helpful in identifying potential therapeutic targets and predicting outcomes with these proteomic changes for children FSGS patients.
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- Jiajia Ni
- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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- grid.413087.90000 0004 1755 3939State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center for Genetics and Development, School of Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Human Phenome Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433 China
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- grid.413087.90000 0004 1755 3939State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center for Genetics and Development, School of Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Human Phenome Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433 China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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- grid.413087.90000 0004 1755 3939State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center for Genetics and Development, School of Life Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Human Phenome Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433 China
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- grid.411333.70000 0004 0407 2968Department of Nephrology, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Pediatric Medical Center of China, Shanghai, China ,Kidney Development and Pediatric Kidney Disease Research Center, Shanghai, China
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Urinalysis of individuals with renal hyperfiltration using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20887. [PMID: 36463336 PMCID: PMC9719484 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25535-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Abnormal increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR), otherwise known as renal hyperfiltration (RHf), is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular mortality. Although it is not considered as a disease alone in medicine today, early detection of RHf is essential to reducing risk in a timely manner. However, detecting RHf is a challenge since it does not have a practical biochemical marker that can be followed or quantified. In this study, we tested the ability of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy to distinguish 17 individuals with RHf (hyperfiltraters; RHf (+)), from 20 who have normal GFR (normofiltraters; RHf(-)), using urine samples. Spectra collected from hyperfiltraters were significantly different from the control group at positions 1621, 1390, 1346, 933 and 783/cm. Intensity changes at these positions could be followed directly from the absorbance spectra without the need for pre-processing. They were tentatively attributed to urea, citrate, creatinine, phosphate groups, and uric acid, respectively. Using principal component analysis (PCA), major peaks of the second derivative forms for the classification of two groups were determined. Peaks at 1540, 1492, 1390, 1200, 1000 and 840/cm were significantly different between the two groups. Statistical analysis showed that the spectra of normofiltraters are similar; however, those of hyperfiltraters show diversity at multiple positions that can be observed both from the absorbance spectra and the second derivative profiles. This observation implies that RHf can simultaneously affect the excretion of many substances, and that a spectroscopic analysis of urine can be used as a rapid and non-invasive pre-screening tool.
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Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for protein determination in human urine. SENSING AND BIO-SENSING RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sbsr.2022.100535] [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: 11/06/2022] Open
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Advances in analytical techniques coupled to in vitro bioassays in the search for new peptides with functional activity in effect-directed analysis. Food Chem 2022; 397:133784. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Guan S, Fu Q, Wang D, Han Y, Cao N, Zhang M, Shen H, Yang R, He B, Tao M, Hu F, Jiang X, Zheng L, Situ B. Point-of-Care Urinalysis with One Drop of Sample Using an Aggregation-Induced Emission Luminogen under the Coffee-Ring Effect. ACS Sens 2022; 7:3481-3490. [PMID: 36286999 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c01824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Development of a practical point-of-care test for urinalysis is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the classical gold standard detection method depends on sophisticated instruments and complicated procedures, impeding them from being utilized in resource-limited settings and daily screening. Herein, we report a rapid point-of-care device for the simultaneous quantification of microalbuminuria and leukocyte using one drop of urine. A luminogen (TTVP) with an aggregation-induced emission property can selectively activate its near-infrared fluorescence in the presence of albumin and leukocyte via hydrophobic or electrostatic interactions. The fluorescence signals from urine albumin and leukocyte could be well-separated combined with the coffee-ring effect. Using a smartphone-based detection device, simultaneous quantification of urine albumin and leukocyte was successfully achieved, which only took 20 min and required one drop of urine. The performance of this system is also verified with 120 clinical samples, which might serve as a simple, low-cost, and rapid tool for CKD screening and disease monitoring at the point of care.
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- Shujuan Guan
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Center for AIE Research College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen518060, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou510120, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Hong Kong Branch of Chinese National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction and Institute of Advanced Study, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong999077, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Biomaterials Research Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou510515, China
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Paßlack N, Nöbauer K, Hummel K, Razzazi-Fazeli E, Belik V, Zentek J. A Pilot Study on the Urine Proteome of Cats Fed a High-Protein Complete Diet, Supplemented with or without Arginine, Ornithine or Zeolite. Vet Sci 2022; 9:vetsci9120654. [PMID: 36548815 PMCID: PMC9782089 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9120654] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Proteome analyses can be used to detect biomarkers for the healthy and diseased organism. However, data in cats are scarce, and no information is available on the potential impact of nutritional interventions on the feline urine proteome. In the present study, a label-free shotgun proteomics approach was performed to investigate the urinary proteins of four healthy adult cats. Each animal received a high-protein complete diet without (w/o) or with supplements that could affect the protein metabolism: arginine (+100% compared to the arginine concentration in the w/o diet), ornithine (+200% compared to the arginine concentration in the w/o diet) or zeolite (0.375 g/kg body weight/day). Our results demonstrate a huge number of proteins in the urine of cats (516 ± 49, 512 ± 39, 399 ± 149 and 455 ± 134 in the w/o, arginine, ornithine and zeolite group, respectively), which are associated with several biological processes. In addition, up- and downregulated urinary proteins could be detected in the dietary supplementation periods. Overall, the present pilot study provides basic data on the urine proteome of healthy adult cats. With increasing information, the numerousness of urinary proteins implies the potential to identify biomarkers and metabolic pathways in the feline organism.
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- Nadine Paßlack
- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Freie Universität Berlin, 14195 Berlin, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- VetCore Facility for Research, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- VetCore Facility for Research, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Veterinary Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Freie Universität Berlin, 14163 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Freie Universität Berlin, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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Gaipov A, Makhammajanov Z, Dauyey Z, Markhametova Z, Mussina K, Nogaibayeva A, Kozina L, Auganova D, Tarlykov P, Bukasov R, Utegulov Z, Turebekov D, Soler MJ, Ortiz A, Kanbay M. Urinary Protein Profiling for Potential Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Pilot Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12112583. [PMID: 36359427 PMCID: PMC9689510 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12112583] [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: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Proteinuria is a risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and associated complications. However, there is insufficient information on individual protein components in urine and the severity of CKD. We aimed to investigate urinary proteomics and its association with proteinuria and kidney function in early-stage CKD and in healthy individuals. A 24 h urine sample of 42 individuals (21-CKD and 21-healthy individuals) was used for mass spectrometry-based proteomics analysis. An exponentially modified protein abundance index (emPAI) was calculated for each protein. Data were analyzed by Mascot software using the SwissProt database and bioinformatics tools. Overall, 298 unique proteins were identified in the cohort; of them, 250 proteins belong to the control group with median (IQR) emPAI 39.1 (19−53) and 142 proteins belong to the CKD group with median (IQR) emPAI 67.8 (49−117). The level of 24 h proteinuria positively correlated with emPAI (r = 0.390, p = 0.011). The emPAI of some urinary proteomics had close positive (ALBU, ZA2G, IGKC) and negative (OSTP, CD59, UROM, KNG1, RNAS1, CD44, AMBP) correlations (r < 0.419, p < 0.001) with 24 h proteinuria levels. Additionally, a few proteins (VTDB, AACT, A1AG2, VTNC, and CD44) significantly correlated with kidney function. In this proteomics study, several urinary proteins correlated with proteinuria and kidney function. Pathway analysis identified subpathways potentially related to early proteinuric CKD, allowing the design of prospective studies that explore their response to therapy and their relationship to long-term outcomes.
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- Abduzhappar Gaipov
- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- Clinical Academic Department of Internal Medicine, CF “University Medical Center”, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Medicine, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, National Scientific Medical Center, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry, National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, SSH, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physics, SSH, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Astana Medical University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Nephrology, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
- Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Research Group, Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid and IIS-Fundacion Jimenez Diaz, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Koc University, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey
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Sompark C, Chawjiraphan W, Sukmak M, Cha’on U, Anutrakulchai S, Pongprayoon P, Putnin T, Pimalai D, Pinrod V, Japrung D. Effects of Boric Acid and Storage Temperature on the Analysis of Microalbumin Using Aptasensor-Based Fluorescent Detection. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:915. [PMID: 36354425 PMCID: PMC9687920 DOI: 10.3390/bios12110915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The instability of human serum albumin (HSA) in urine samples makes fresh urine a requirement for microalbumin analyses using immunoturbidimetry. Here, we determined the ability of an aptasensor-based fluorescent platform to detect microalbumin in old, boric acid-preserved urine samples. Our results show that the cleavage site of protease enzymes on urine albumin protein differed from the binding position of the aptamer on HSA protein, suggesting the aptasensor may be effective for albumin detection in non-fresh urine. Furthermore, the addition of boric acid in urine samples over a short term (at ambient temperature (Ta) and 4 °C), long term (-20 and -80 °C), and following freeze-thawing (1-3 cycles) did not significantly affect albumin stability, as analyzed using the aptasensor. Therefore, boric acid stabilized has in urine stored over a short- and long-term. Thus, the aptasensor developed by us is applicable for HSA detection in boric acid-preserved urine that has been stored for 7-d at Ta and 4 °C, and in the long-term at -80 °C.
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- Chalermwoot Sompark
- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
- Postharvest and Processing Research and Development Division, Department of Agriculture, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in the Northeast of Thailand (CKDNET), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in the Northeast of Thailand (CKDNET), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in the Northeast of Thailand (CKDNET), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
- Center for Advance Studies in Nanotechnology for Chemical, Food and Agricultural Industries, KU Institute for Advance Studies, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
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Bae SH, Jang W, Choi JH, Mun SJ, Bong KW. Optimization of particle rinsing process in linker-free post-synthesis functionalization for sensitive encoded hydrogel microparticle-based immunoassay. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Sacnun JM, Herzog R, Kratochwill K. Proteomic study of mesothelial and endothelial cross-talk: key lessons. Expert Rev Proteomics 2022; 19:289-296. [PMID: 36714918 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2023.2174851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The peritoneum, pleura, and pericardium are yet understudied multicellular systems where mesothelial cells (MCs) and endothelial cells (ECs) are in close proximity. Crosstalk between these cell types likely plays role in molecular transport, immunological reactions, and metabolic processes in health, disease, and therapeutic intervention. AREAS COVERED In this review, we discuss recent proteomic efforts to characterize the crosstalk between MC and EC. We describe the proteomic methods necessary for investigation of crosstalk between MC and EC, as well as the in-vitro models that can be employed. Potential experimental approaches range from conditioned medium, via co-culture on semi-permeable membranes, to 3D cell culture based organoid models. While the biological and clinical relevance of the models may increase with their ability to mimic close cell communication, the practicality of these complex experiments corresponds vice versa, making standardization more difficult and expensive. EXPERT OPINION Currently, data and reports on mesothelial-to-endothelial crosstalk are still very scarce. In our opinion, the in-vitro model using semi-permeable cell culture inserts will allow to establish a basic understanding of cellular crosstalk that may occur between those cell types. Later-on, more sophisticated 3D cell cultures may be better able to simulate the transport dynamics within the peritoneal membrane.
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- Juan Manuel Sacnun
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Molecular Stress Research in Peritoneal Dialysis, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Molecular Stress Research in Peritoneal Dialysis, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Molecular Stress Research in Peritoneal Dialysis, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.,Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Exploring solid-phase proximity ligation assay for survivin detection in urine. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270535. [PMID: 35767525 PMCID: PMC9242480 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Urine-based biomarkers are a rational and promising approach for the detection of bladder cancer due to the proximity of urine to the location of the tumor site and the non-invasive nature of its sampling. A well-known and highly investigated biomarker for bladder cancer is survivin. For detection of very small amounts of urinary survivin protein a highly sensitive assay was developed. The assay is based on the immuno-PCR technology, more precisely a solid-phase proximity ligation assay (spPLA). The limit of detection for the survivin spPLA was 1.45 pg/mL, resulting in an improvement of the limit of detection by a factor of approximately 23 compared to the previously in-house developed survivin ELISA. A key step in development was the initial isolation of survivin by a molecular fishing rod based on magnetic beads. Interfering matrix compounds pose a special challenge for further analytical application, but can be overcome by this isolation step. The assay is designed to work with only 500 μL of voided urine. The survivin spPLA showed a sensitivity of 30% and specificity of 89% for bladder cancer detection in this study of 110 bladder cancer cases and 133 clinical controls. Moreover, the results demonstrated again that survivin is a useful complementary marker in combination with UBC® Rapid by increasing the overall sensitivity to 70% with a specificity of 86%. Although the performance for detection of bladder cancer was rather low, the herein developed assay might serve as a new tool for survivin biomarker research in diverse human fluids, even if the biological matrix is complex or survivin is only present in small amounts.
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Integration of a multichannel surface plasmon resonance sensor chip and refractive index matching film array for protein detection in human urine. Talanta 2022; 246:123533. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A novel TICT-based near-infrared fluorescent probe for light-up sensing and imaging of human serum albumin in real samples. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2022.05.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Spatially hierarchical nano-architecture for real time detection of Interleukin-8 cancer biomarker. Talanta 2022; 246:123436. [PMID: 35489096 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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In the present work we have developed two hierarchical nano-architectures based electrochemical immunosensors for the detection of interleukin-8 (IL-8) cytokine tumor biomarker. A comparative study has been performed for spatial nano-architectures and their relative sensing to establish the model for real time monitoring. With the first platform, the recognition layer consisted with immobilised IL-8 on aminothiol modified gold electrodes. In the second approach, the activated multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT-COOH) were added in the functionalisation process by covalent attachment between the functionalities NH2 of aminothiol and the functionalities COOH of carbon nanotubes. The surface topology of the recognition layer has been characterised by atomic force spectroscopy (AFM) and contact angle (CA) measurements. The electrochemical response of the developed sensor was measured by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). A side-by-side comparison showed that aminothiol/activated MWCNTs/anti-IL-8 based impedimetric immunosensor exhibits high reproducibility (The relative standard deviation (R.S.D) = 3.2%, n = 3) with high stability. The present sensor allows evaluating a lower detection limit of 0.1 pg mL-1 with a large dynamic sensitivity range from 1 pg mL-1to 1000 pg mL-1 covering the entire clinical therapeutic window. The developed MWCNTs based immunosensor has been calibrated by determining IL-8 in artificial plasma and showed a selective response to IL-8 even in the interfering environment of other cytokines such as Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6).
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Mukunda DC, Rodrigues J, Joshi VK, Raghushaker CR, Mahato KK. A comprehensive review on LED-induced fluorescence in diagnostic pathology. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 209:114230. [PMID: 35421670 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114230] [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: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Sensitivity, specificity, mobility, and affordability are important criteria to consider for developing diagnostic instruments in common use. Fluorescence spectroscopy has been demonstrating substantial potential in the clinical diagnosis of diseases and evaluating the underlying causes of pathogenesis. A higher degree of device integration with appropriate sensitivity and reasonable cost would further boost the value of the fluorescence techniques in clinical diagnosis and aid in the reduction of healthcare expenses, which is a key economic concern in emerging markets. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are inexpensive and smaller are attractive alternatives to conventional excitation sources in fluorescence spectroscopy, are gaining a lot of momentum in the development of affordable, compact analytical instruments of clinical relevance. The commercial availability of a broad range of LED wavelengths (255-4600 nm) has opened up new avenues for targeting a wide range of clinically significant molecules (both endogenous and exogenous), thereby diagnosing a range of clinical illnesses. As a result, we have specifically examined the uses of LED-induced fluorescence (LED-IF) in preclinical and clinical evaluations of pathological conditions, considering the present advancements in the field.
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka-576104, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka-576104, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka-576104, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka-576104, India.
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Valias GR, Gomes PRL, Amaral FG, Alnuaimi S, Monteiro D, O'Sullivan S, Zangaro R, Cipolla-Neto J, Acuna J, Baltatu OC, Campos LA. Urinary Angiotensinogen-Melatonin Ratio in Gestational Diabetes and Preeclampsia. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:800638. [PMID: 35309508 PMCID: PMC8924406 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.800638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: A large research portfolio indicates that an activated renal renin-angiotensin system or a deficit on melatonin is associated with several cardiovascular pathologies. In this observational clinical study, we hypothesized that alterations in urinary melatonin or angiotensinogen levels may be altered in two common conditions, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Our study’s primary objective was to assess melatonin and angiotensinogen as novel disease biomarkers detectable and quantifiable in the urine of pregnant women with or without pregnancy complications. Methods: This was a concurrent cohort study of pregnant women with selected obstetric pathologies (gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, hypertension and obesity with hypertension). A group of healthy controls was also included. Urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin and angiotensinogen were measured by sensitive and specific ELISAs in first morning void urine samples. The patients were included in the cohort consecutively, and the diagnosis was blinded at the level of urine collection. Urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin and angiotensinogen levels were investigated in the patients included in the cohort. Results: Urinary levels of angiotensinogen were significantly higher in the gestational diabetes [angiotensinogen/creatinine ratio median (25th, 75th): 0.11 (0.07, 0.18)] and preeclampsia [0.08 (0.06, 0.18)] groups than in those with healthy pregnancy [0.05(0.04, 0.06]; 6-sulfatoxymelatonin levels were significantly lower in the gestational diabetes [ug/h: median (25th, 75th): 0.12(0.08, 0.17)] and preeclampsia [0.12 (0.09, 0.15)] groups than in those with healthy pregnancy [0.20 (0.15, 0.27]. Neither morning void protein/creatinine ratio nor 24-h urine protein estimate were significantly different between the study groups. Conclusion: These results suggest that urinary angiotensinogen levels may indicate an intrarenal RAS activation while melatonin production appears to be defective in gestational diabetes or hypertension. An angiotensinogen/melatonin ratio is suggested as an early biomarker for identification of gestational diabetes or hypertension. This report provides a basis for the potential use of melatonin for the treatment of preeclampsia. A prospective study in a larger number of patients to determine the operative characteristics of these markers as potential diagnostic tests is justified.
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- Gabriela Ribeiro Valias
- Center of Innovation, Technology and Education (CITE) at Anhembi Morumbi University–Anima Institute, Sao Jose dos Campos Technology Park, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center of Innovation, Technology and Education (CITE) at Anhembi Morumbi University–Anima Institute, Sao Jose dos Campos Technology Park, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center of Innovation, Technology and Education (CITE) at Anhembi Morumbi University–Anima Institute, Sao Jose dos Campos Technology Park, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center of Innovation, Technology and Education (CITE) at Anhembi Morumbi University–Anima Institute, Sao Jose dos Campos Technology Park, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- *Correspondence: Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu, ; Luciana Aparecida Campos,
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- Center of Innovation, Technology and Education (CITE) at Anhembi Morumbi University–Anima Institute, Sao Jose dos Campos Technology Park, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- *Correspondence: Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu, ; Luciana Aparecida Campos,
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Tang X, Xiao X, Sun H, Zheng S, Xiao X, Guo Z, Liu X, Sun W. 96DRA-urine: A high throughput sample preparation method for urinary proteome analysis. J Proteomics 2022; 257:104529. [PMID: 35181559 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2022.104529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mass spectrometry (MS)-based urinary proteomics is increasingly used for clinical research. A critical step in urinary proteomic analysis comprises the implementation of a reliable sample preparation method with high yields of peptides and proteins. In this study, we developed a urinary sample preparation method, DRA-Urine (Direct reduction/alkylation in urine), which urinary proteins were directly reduced/alkylated in urine, and then precipitated by acetone, washed and digestion on an ultrafilter unit. The qualitative and quantitative comparison of different urinary sample preparation methods (in-solution methods and ultrafilter-assisted methods) showed that DRA-Urine could achieve better results. Adapting DRA-Urine protocol to a 96-well format, namely 96DRA-Urine, shortened the time for buffer change and improved sample preparation throughput. The results showed that 96DRA-Urine displayed similar proteomic performance to DRA-Urine. Finally, the 96DRA-Urine method was used in a label-free, small pilot biomarker discovery analysis for differential urinary proteome analysis of bladder cancer urine. The results showed that urinary proteins could differentiate bladder cancer (BCa) patients from healthy controls and distinguish high-grade BCa from low-grade BCa with area under the curve (AUC) values of 0.972 and 0.847, respectively. Consequently, the 96DRA-Urine method might be a high-throughput method for preparing body fluid samples used in clinical research but needs to be further verified.
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- Xiaoyue Tang
- Core Facility of Instrument, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, China; Medical Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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- Core Facility of Instrument, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, China; Cytology Lab, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Core Facility of Instrument, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, China
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- Core Facility of Instrument, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, China
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- Core Facility of Instrument, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, China
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- Core Facility of Instrument, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, China
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- Core Facility of Instrument, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, China
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- Core Facility of Instrument, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, China.
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Aitekenov S, Sultangaziyev A, Abdirova P, Yussupova L, Gaipov A, Utegulov Z, Bukasov R. Raman, Infrared and Brillouin Spectroscopies of Biofluids for Medical Diagnostics and for Detection of Biomarkers. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2022; 53:1561-1590. [PMID: 35157535 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2022.2036941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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This review surveys Infrared, Raman/SERS and Brillouin spectroscopies for medical diagnostics and detection of biomarkers in biofluids, that include urine, blood, saliva and other biofluids. These optical sensing techniques are non-contact, noninvasive and relatively rapid, accurate, label-free and affordable. However, those techniques still have to overcome some challenges to be widely adopted in routine clinical diagnostics. This review summarizes and provides insights on recent advancements in research within the field of vibrational spectroscopy for medical diagnostics and its use in detection of many health conditions such as kidney injury, cancers, cardiovascular and infectious diseases. The six comprehensive tables in the review and four tables in supplementary information summarize a few dozen experimental papers in terms of such analytical parameters as limit of detection, range, diagnostic sensitivity and specificity, and other figures of merits. Critical comparison between SERS and FTIR methods of analysis reveals that on average the reported sensitivity for biomarkers in biofluids for SERS vs FTIR is about 103 to 105 times higher, since LOD SERS are lower than LOD FTIR by about this factor. High sensitivity gives SERS an edge in detection of many biomarkers present in biofluids at low concentration (nM and sub nM), which can be particularly advantageous for example in early diagnostics of cancer or viral infections.HighlightsRaman, Infrared spectroscopies use low volume of biofluidic samples, little sample preparation, fast time of analysis and relatively inexpensive instrumentation.Applications of SERS may be a bit more complicated than applications of FTIR (e.g., limited shelf life for nanoparticles and substrates, etc.), but this can be generously compensated by much higher (by several order of magnitude) sensitivity in comparison to FTIR.High sensitivity makes SERS a noninvasive analytical method of choice for detection, quantification and diagnostics of many health conditions, metabolites, and drugs, particularly in diagnostics of cancer, including diagnostics of its early stages.FTIR, particularly ATR-FTIR can be a method of choice for efficient sensing of many biomarkers, present in urine, blood and other biofluids at sufficiently high concentrations (mM and even a few µM)Brillouin scattering spectroscopy detecting visco-elastic properties of probed liquid medium, may also find application in clinical analysis of some biofluids, such as cerebrospinal fluid and urine.
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- Sultan Aitekenov
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH), Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH), Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH), Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH), Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH), Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH), Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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Rauf MA, Alam MT, Ishtikhar M, Ali N, Alghamdi A, AlAsmari AF. Investigating Chaperone like Activity of Green Silver Nanoparticles: Possible Implications in Drug Development. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27030944. [PMID: 35164209 PMCID: PMC8838336 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Protein aggregation and amyloidogenesis have been associated with several neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s etc. Unfortunately, there are still no proper drugs and no effective treatment available. Due to the unique properties of noble metallic nanoparticles, they have been used in diverse fields of biomedicine like drug designing, drug delivery, tumour targeting, bio-sensing, tissue engineering etc. Small-sized silver nanoparticles have been reported to have anti-biotic, anti-cancer and anti-viral activities apart from their cytotoxic effects. The current study was carried out in a carefully designed in-vitro to observe the anti-amyloidogenic and inhibitory effects of biologically synthesized green silver nanoparticles (B-AgNPs) on human serum albumin (HSA) aggregation taken as a model protein. We have used different biophysical assays like thioflavin T (ThT), 8-Anilino-1-naphthalene-sulphonic acid (ANS), Far-UV CD etc. to analyze protein aggregation and aggregation inhibition in vitro. It has been observed that the synthesized fluorescent B-AgNPs showed inhibitory effects on protein aggregation in a concentration-dependent manner reaching a plateau, after which the effect of aggregation inhibition was significantly declined. We also observed meaningful chaperone-like aggregation-inhibition activities of as-synthesized florescent B-AgNPs in astrocytes.
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- Mohd Ahmar Rauf
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Correspondence: (M.T.A.); (A.F.A.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 55760, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 55760, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 55760, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (N.A.); (A.A.)
- Correspondence: (M.T.A.); (A.F.A.)
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Chen H, Luo C, Xing L, Guo H, Ma P, Zhang X, Zeng L, Sui M. Simultaneous and ultra-sensitive SERS detection of SLPI and IL-18 for the assessment of donor kidney quality using black phosphorus/gold nanohybrids. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:1452-1465. [PMID: 35209305 DOI: 10.1364/oe.445809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Due to the global challenge of donor kidney shortage, expanding the pool of deceased donors has been proposed to include expanded criteria donors. However, the lack of methods to precisely measure donor kidney injury and predict the outcome still leads to high discard rates and recipient complications. As such, evaluation of deceased donor kidney quality is critical prior to transplantation. Biomarkers from donor urine or serum provide potential advantages for the precise measure of kidney quality. Herein, simultaneous detection of secretory leukocyte peptidase inhibitor (SLPI) and interleukin 18 (IL-18), two important kidney injury biomarkers, has been achieved, for the first time, with an ultra-high sensitivity using surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). Specifically, black phosphorus/gold (BP/Au) nanohybrids synthesized by depositing Au nanoparticles (NPs) onto the BP nanosheets serve as SERS-active substrates, which offer a high-density of inherent and accessible hot-spots. Meanwhile, the nanohybrids possess biocompatible surfaces for the enrichment of target biomarkers through the affinity with BP nanosheets. Quantitative detection of SLPI and IL-18 were then achieved by characterizing SERS signals of these two biomarkers. The results indicate high sensitivity and excellent reproducibility of this method. The limits of detection reach down to 1.53×10-8 mg/mL for SLPI and 0.23×10-8 mg/mL for IL-18. The limits of quantification are 5.10×10-8 mg/mL and 7.67×10-9 mg/mL for SLPI and IL-18. In addition, simultaneous detection of these biomarkers in serum was investigated, which proves the feasibility in biologic environment. More importantly, this method is powerful for detecting multiple analytes inheriting from excellent multiplexing ability of SERS. Giving that the combined assessment of SLPI and IL-18 expression level serves as an indicator of donor kidney quality and can be rapidly and reproducibly conducted, this SERS-based method holds great prospective in clinical practice.
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