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Huang Q, Zhou N, Peng J, Zeng X, Du L, Zhao Y, Luo X. Sensitivity-improved SERS detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein by Au NPs/COFs integrated with catalytic-hairpin-assembly amplification technology. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1318:342924. [PMID: 39067931 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus, has had a profound impact on global health and economies worldwide. This unprecedented crisis has affected individuals, communities, and nations in diverse manners. Developing simple and accurate diagnostic methods is an imperative task for frequent testing to mitigate the spread of the virus. Among these methods, SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests in clinical specimens have emerged as a promising diagnostic method for COVID-19 due to their sensitive and accurate detection of spike (S) protein, which plays a crucial role in viral infection initiation. RESULTS In this work, a dual-signal amplification surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based S protein biosensor was constructed based on Au NPs/COFs and enzyme-free catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) amplification method. The approach relies on a released free DNA sequence (T), which is generated from the competition reaction between Aptamer/T and Aptamer/S protein, to trigger a CHA reaction. Due to the high binding affinity and selectivity between the S protein and its aptamer, CHA process was triggered with the maximum SERS tags (H2-conjugated Au@4-mercaptobenzonitrile@Ag) anchored onto Au NPs/COFs substrate surface. This SERS platform could detect the S protein at concentrations with high sensitivity (limit of detection = 3.0 × 10-16 g/mL), wide detection range (1 × 10-16 to 1 × 10-11 g/mL), acceptable reproducibility (relative standard deviation = 7.01 %) and excellent specificity. The biosensor was also employed to detect S protein in artificial human salivas. SIGNIFICANCE Thus, this study not only developed a novel Au NPs/COFs substrate exhibiting strong SERS enhancement ability and high reproducibility, but also proposed a promising dual-signal amplification SERS-based diagnostic method for COVID-19, holding immense potential for the detection of a wide range of antigens and infectious diseases in future applications.
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- Qiuwen Huang
- School of Science, Xihua University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610039, China
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- School of Science, Xihua University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610039, China; Food Microbiology, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Xihua University, Chengdu, 610039, Sichuan, China
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- School of Science, Xihua University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610039, China
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- School of Science, Xihua University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610039, China
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- School of Science, Xihua University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610039, China
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- School of Science, Xihua University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610039, China; Asymmetric Synthesis and Chiral Technology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610039, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Science, Xihua University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610039, China; Asymmetric Synthesis and Chiral Technology Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, 610039, Sichuan, China.
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Sousa TASL, Almeida NBF, Santos FA, Filgueiras PS, Corsini CA, Lacerda CMS, Silva TG, Grenfell RFQ, Plentz F. Ultrafast and highly sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein by field-effect transistor graphene-based biosensors. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 35:425503. [PMID: 39059417 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad67e8] [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: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
Abstract
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), etiological agent for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has resulted in over 775 million global infections. Early diagnosis remains pivotal for effective epidemiological surveillance despite the availability of vaccines. Antigen-based assays are advantageous for early COVID-19 detection due to their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and suitability for point-of-care testing (PoCT). This study introduces a graphene field-effect transistor-based biosensor designed for high sensitivity and rapid response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. By functionalizing graphene with monoclonal antibodies and applying short-duration gate voltage pulses, we achieve selective detection of the viral spike protein in human serum within 100 µs and at concentrations as low as 1 fg ml-1, equivalent to 8 antigen molecules perµl of blood. Furthermore, the biosensor estimates spike protein concentrations in serum from COVID-19 patients. Our platform demonstrates potential for next-generation PoCT antigen assays, promising fast and sensitive diagnostics for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
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- Thiago A S L Sousa
- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos 6627 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
- MedicOnChip, Parque Tecnológico de Belo Horizonte (BH-TEC), Rua Professor José Vieira de Mendonça 770, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31310-260, Brazil
- DTU Physics, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos 6627 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
- MedicOnChip, Parque Tecnológico de Belo Horizonte (BH-TEC), Rua Professor José Vieira de Mendonça 770, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31310-260, Brazil
- Instituto René Rachou-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Avenida Augusto de Lima 1715, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30190-002, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos 6627 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
- MedicOnChip, Parque Tecnológico de Belo Horizonte (BH-TEC), Rua Professor José Vieira de Mendonça 770, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31310-260, Brazil
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- Instituto René Rachou-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Avenida Augusto de Lima 1715, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30190-002, Brazil
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- Instituto René Rachou-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Avenida Augusto de Lima 1715, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30190-002, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos 6627 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
- MedicOnChip, Parque Tecnológico de Belo Horizonte (BH-TEC), Rua Professor José Vieira de Mendonça 770, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31310-260, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos 6627 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
- MedicOnChip, Parque Tecnológico de Belo Horizonte (BH-TEC), Rua Professor José Vieira de Mendonça 770, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31310-260, Brazil
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- Instituto René Rachou-Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Avenida Augusto de Lima 1715, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30190-002, Brazil
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- Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos 6627 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31270-901, Brazil
- MedicOnChip, Parque Tecnológico de Belo Horizonte (BH-TEC), Rua Professor José Vieira de Mendonça 770, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 31310-260, Brazil
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Kumar S, Mohan A, Sharma NR, Kumar A, Girdhar M, Malik T, Verma AK. Computational Frontiers in Aptamer-Based Nanomedicine for Precision Therapeutics: A Comprehensive Review. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:26838-26862. [PMID: 38947800 PMCID: PMC11209897 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of nanomedicine, aptamers have emerged as powerful molecular tools, demonstrating immense potential in targeted therapeutics, diagnostics, and drug delivery systems. This paper explores the computational features of aptamers in nanomedicine, highlighting their advantages over antibodies, including selectivity, low immunogenicity, and a simple production process. A comprehensive overview of the aptamer development process, specifically the Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX) process, sheds light on the intricate methodologies behind aptamer selection. The historical evolution of aptamers and their diverse applications in nanomedicine are discussed, emphasizing their pivotal role in targeted drug delivery, precision medicine and therapeutics. Furthermore, we explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and nanotechnology in aptameric development, illustrating how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the selection and optimization of aptamers for tailored biomedical applications. This paper also discusses challenges in computational methods for advancing aptamers, including reliable prediction models, extensive data analysis, and multiomics data incorporation. It also addresses ethical concerns and restrictions related to AI and IoT use in aptamer research. The paper examines progress in computer simulations for nanomedicine. By elucidating the importance of aptamers, understanding their superiority over antibodies, and exploring the historical context and challenges, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners aiming to harness the full potential of aptamers in the rapidly evolving field of nanomedicine.
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- Shubham Kumar
- School
of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely
Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144001, India
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- School
of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely
Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144001, India
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- School
of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely
Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144001, India
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- Gene
Regulation Laboratory, National Institute
of Immunology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110067, India
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- Division
of Research and Development, Lovely Professional
University, Phagwara 144401, Punjab, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Health, Jimma University, MVJ4+R95 Jimma, Ethiopia
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- School
of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Lovely
Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab 144001, India
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Xiao C, Wang N, Zhao Y, Liu X, Li H, Huang A, Wang L, Lou X, Gao B, Shao N. Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Virus via Fiber-Optic and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Based Aptasensors. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:231. [PMID: 38785705 PMCID: PMC11117632 DOI: 10.3390/bios14050231] [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: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The development of rapid detection tools for viruses is vital for the prevention of pandemics and biothreats. Aptamers that target inactivated viruses are attractive for sensors due to their improved biosafety. Here, we evaluated a DNA aptamer (named as 6.9) that specifically binds to the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus with a low dissociation constant (KD = 9.6 nM) for the first time. Based on aptamer 6.9, we developed a fiber-optic evanescent wave (FOEW) biosensor. Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 and the Cy5.5-tagged short complementary strand competitively bound with the aptamer immobilized on the surface of the sensor. The detection of the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus was realized within six minutes with a limit of detection (LOD, S/N = 3) of 740 fg/mL. We also developed an electrochemical impedance aptasensor which exhibited an LOD of 5.1 fg/mL and high specificity. We further demonstrated that the LODs of the FOEW and electrochemical impedance aptasensors were, respectively, more than 1000 and 100,000 times lower than those of commercial colloidal gold test strips. We foresee that the facile aptamer isolation process and sensor design can be easily extended for the detection of other inactivated viruses.
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- Can Xiao
- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (H.L.); (A.H.); (L.W.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Xisanhuan North Road. 105, Beijing 100048, China; (N.W.); (X.L.)
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (H.L.); (A.H.); (L.W.)
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (H.L.); (A.H.); (L.W.)
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (H.L.); (A.H.); (L.W.)
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (H.L.); (A.H.); (L.W.)
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (H.L.); (A.H.); (L.W.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University, Xisanhuan North Road. 105, Beijing 100048, China; (N.W.); (X.L.)
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (H.L.); (A.H.); (L.W.)
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- Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing 100850, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.L.); (H.L.); (A.H.); (L.W.)
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Park KS, Park TI, Lee JE, Hwang SY, Choi A, Pack SP. Aptamers and Nanobodies as New Bioprobes for SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic and Therapeutic System Applications. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:146. [PMID: 38534253 DOI: 10.3390/bios14030146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The global challenges posed by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic have underscored the critical importance of innovative and efficient control systems for addressing future pandemics. The most effective way to control the pandemic is to rapidly suppress the spread of the virus through early detection using a rapid, accurate, and easy-to-use diagnostic platform. In biosensors that use bioprobes, the binding affinity of molecular recognition elements (MREs) is the primary factor determining the dynamic range of the sensing platform. Furthermore, the sensitivity relies mainly on bioprobe quality with sufficient functionality. This comprehensive review investigates aptamers and nanobodies recently developed as advanced MREs for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic and therapeutic applications. These bioprobes might be integrated into organic bioelectronic materials and devices, with promising enhanced sensitivity and specificity. This review offers valuable insights into advancing biosensing technologies for infectious disease diagnosis and treatment using aptamers and nanobodies as new bioprobes.
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- Ki Sung Park
- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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Sun R, Zhou Y, Fang Y, Qin Y, Zheng Y, Jiang L. DNA aptamer-linked sandwich structure enhanced SPRi sensor for rapid, sensitive, and quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024; 416:1667-1677. [PMID: 38342787 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05172-5] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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The harm and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of fast, sensitive, and cost-effective virus detection methods. In this study, we developed a DNA aptamer sensor using nanoparticle-enhanced surface plasmon resonance imaging (SPRi) technology to achieve efficient labeling-free detection of SARS-CoV-2 S protein. We used the same DNA aptamer to modify the surface of the SPRi sensor chip and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), respectively, for capturing target analytes and amplifying signals, achieving ideal results while greatly reducing costs and simplifying the preparation process. The SPRi sensing method exhibits a good linear relationship (R2 = 0.9926) in the concentration range of 1-20 nM before adding AuNPs to amplify the signal, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.32 nM. After amplifying the signal, there is a good linear relationship (R2 = 0.9829) between the concentration range of 25-1000 pM, with a LOD of 5.99 pM. The simulation results also verified the effectiveness of AuNPs in improving SPRi signal response. The SPRi sensor has the advantage of short detection time and can complete the detection within 10 min. In addition, the specificity and repeatability of this method can achieve excellent results. This is the first study to simultaneously capture a viral marker protein and amplify the signal using polyadenylic acid (polyA)-modified DNA aptamers on the SPR platform. This scheme can be used as a fast and inexpensive detection method for diagnosis at the point of care (POC) to combat current and future epidemics caused by the virus.
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- Rengang Sun
- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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Kim YJ, Min J. Advances in nanobiosensors during the COVID-19 pandemic and future perspectives for the post-COVID era. NANO CONVERGENCE 2024; 11:3. [PMID: 38206526 PMCID: PMC10784265 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-023-00410-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
Abstract
The unprecedented threat of the highly contagious virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes exponentially increased infections of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), highlights the weak spots of the current diagnostic toolbox. In the midst of catastrophe, nanobiosensors offer a new opportunity as an alternative tool to fill a gap among molecular tests, rapid antigen tests, and serological tests. Nanobiosensors surpass the potential of antigen tests because of their enhanced sensitivity, thus enabling us to see antigens as stable and easy-to-access targets. During the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, a substantial number of studies have reported nanobiosensors for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigens. The number of articles on nanobiosensors and SARS-CoV-2 exceeds the amount of nanobiosensor research on detecting previous infectious diseases, from influenza to SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. This unprecedented publishing pace also implies the significance of SARS-CoV-2 and the present pandemic. In this review, 158 studies reporting nanobiosensors for detecting SARS-CoV-2 antigens are collected to discuss the current challenges of nanobiosensors using the criteria of point-of-care (POC) diagnostics along with COVID-specific issues. These advances and lessons during the pandemic pave the way for preparing for the post-COVID era and potential upcoming infectious diseases.
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- Young Jun Kim
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Heukseok-Dong, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Heukseok-Dong, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea.
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Bae M, Choi S, Kim J, Seo G, Lee YW. Temperature-insensitive label-free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein detection based on complementary refractive index and temperature dependence of multi-mode interference and grating resonance. Talanta 2024; 266:125091. [PMID: 37625291 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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We demonstrated temperature-insensitive, label-free detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (SSP) by harnessing the complementary refractive index and temperature dependence of multi-mode interference (MMI) created by a no-core fiber (NCF) and phase-matched resonance generated by a long-period fiber grating (LPFG). To combine MMI and grating resonance, primarily sensitive to the surrounding medium refractive index (SMRI) and ambient temperature, respectively, a fiber-optic transducer was fabricated by splicing an NCF segment with an LPFG inscribed on double-clad fiber. The transducer was functionalized with human ACE2 receptors to selectively capture SSP. The functionalized sensor head exhibited high SSP selectivity, with overall average wavelength displacements of ∼253.33 and ∼160.00 pm in PBS and saliva, respectively, for SSP with concentrations ranging from 1 to 104 ng/mL. These spectral shifts are associated with localized SMRI modulations on the sensor surface induced by specific binding between SSP and ACE2. We also examined the cross-reactivity of the sensor head for MERS-CoV spike protein to confirm its SSP specificity. Moreover, we proved the capability of temperature-independent SSP detection and ambient temperature measurement by scrutinizing the temperature effect on the sensor performance. Our functionalized fiber transducer showed great promise as a temperature-insensitive and portable platform for rapid SSP detection.
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- Minchan Bae
- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Marine Integrated Bionics Technology, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Bioconvergence, Korea Basic Science Institute, Cheongju, 28119, Republic of Korea; Critical Diseases Diagnostics Convergence Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea; School of Electrical Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan, 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Jiang S, Qian S, Zhu S, Lu J, Hu Y, Zhang C, Geng Y, Chen X, Guo Y, Chen Z, Pu J, Guo Z, Liu S. A Point-of-Care Testing Device Utilizing Graphene-Enhanced Fiber Optic SPR Sensor for Real-Time Detection of Infectious Pathogens. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:1029. [PMID: 38131789 PMCID: PMC10741924 DOI: 10.3390/bios13121029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Timely detection of highly infectious pathogens is essential for preventing and controlling public health risks. However, most traditional testing instruments require multiple tedious steps and ultimately testing in hospitals and third-party laboratories. The sample transfer process significantly prolongs the time to obtain test results. To tackle this aspect, a portable fiber optic surface plasmon resonance (FO-SPR) device was developed for the real-time detection of infectious pathogens. The portable device innovatively integrated a compact FO-SPR sensing component, a signal acquisition and processing system, and an embedded power supply unit. A gold-plated fiber is used as the FO-SPR sensing probe. Compared with traditional SPR sensing systems, the device is smaller size, lighter weight, and higher convenience. To enhance the detection capacity of pathogens, a monolayer graphene was coated on the sensing region of the FO-SPR sensing probe. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was used to evaluate the performance of the portable device. The device can accurately detect the SARS-CoV-2 spike S1 protein in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) and artificial saliva within just 20 min, and the device successfully detected cultured SARS-CoV-2 virus. Furthermore, the FO-SPR probe has long-term stability, remaining stable for up to 8 days. It could distinguish between the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the MERS-CoV spike protein. Hence, this FO-SPR device provides reliable, rapid, and portable access to test results. It provides a promising point-of-care testing (POCT) tool for on-site screening of infectious pathogens.
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- Shiyu Jiang
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
- School of Electronic Engineering, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
- School of Electronic Engineering, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130122, China; (C.Z.); (Z.C.); (J.P.); (Z.G.)
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130122, China; (C.Z.); (Z.C.); (J.P.); (Z.G.)
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130122, China; (C.Z.); (Z.C.); (J.P.); (Z.G.)
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- Changchun Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun 130122, China; (C.Z.); (Z.C.); (J.P.); (Z.G.)
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Metamaterials Physics and Device, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, China; (S.J.); (S.Z.); (J.L.); (Y.H.); (Y.G.); (X.C.); (Y.G.)
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Sequeira-Antunes B, Ferreira HA. Nucleic Acid Aptamer-Based Biosensors: A Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3201. [PMID: 38137422 PMCID: PMC10741014 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Aptamers, short strands of either DNA, RNA, or peptides, known for their exceptional specificity and high binding affinity to target molecules, are providing significant advancements in the field of health. When seamlessly integrated into biosensor platforms, aptamers give rise to aptasensors, unlocking a new dimension in point-of-care diagnostics with rapid response times and remarkable versatility. As such, this review aims to present an overview of the distinct advantages conferred by aptamers over traditional antibodies as the molecular recognition element in biosensors. Additionally, it delves into the realm of specific aptamers made for the detection of biomarkers associated with infectious diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolomic and neurological disorders. The review further elucidates the varying binding assays and transducer techniques that support the development of aptasensors. Ultimately, this review discusses the current state of point-of-care diagnostics facilitated by aptasensors and underscores the immense potential of these technologies in advancing the landscape of healthcare delivery.
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- Beatriz Sequeira-Antunes
- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
- Exotictarget, 4900-378 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
- Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores-Microsistemas e Nanotecnologias (INESC-MN), 1000-029 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Campo Grande, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
- Exotictarget, 4900-378 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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Song X, Fredj Z, Zheng Y, Zhang H, Rong G, Bian S, Sawan M. Biosensors for waterborne virus detection: Challenges and strategies. J Pharm Anal 2023; 13:1252-1268. [PMID: 38174120 PMCID: PMC10759259 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Waterborne viruses that can be harmful to human health pose significant challenges globally, affecting health care systems and the economy. Identifying these waterborne pathogens is essential for preventing diseases and protecting public health. However, handling complex samples such as human and wastewater can be challenging due to their dynamic and complex composition and the ultralow concentration of target analytes. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs in waterborne virus biosensors. It begins by highlighting several promising strategies that enhance the sensing performance of optical and electrochemical biosensors in human samples. These strategies include optimizing bioreceptor selection, transduction elements, signal amplification, and integrated sensing systems. Furthermore, the insights gained from biosensing waterborne viruses in human samples are applied to improve biosensing in wastewater, with a particular focus on sampling and sample pretreatment due to the dispersion characteristics of waterborne viruses in wastewater. This review suggests that implementing a comprehensive system that integrates the entire waterborne virus detection process with high-accuracy analysis could enhance virus monitoring. These findings provide valuable insights for improving the effectiveness of waterborne virus detection, which could have significant implications for public health and environmental management.
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- Xixi Song
- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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Li Y, Ren Y, Yi Z, Han S, Liu S, Long F, Zhu A. Detection of SARS-CoV-2 S protein based on FRET between carbon quantum dots and gold nanoparticles. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22674. [PMID: 38034625 PMCID: PMC10687278 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus brings nasty crisis for public health in the world. Until now, the virus has caused multiple infections in many people. Detecting antigen to SARS-CoV-2 is a powerful method for the diagnosis of COVID-19 and is helpful for controlling and stopping the pandemic. Herein, a rapid and quantitative detection method of SARS-CoV-2 spike(S) protein was built based on the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) phenomenon without complicated steps. In the process of detecting, the carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) act as donor and acceptor. By modifying the SARS-CoV-2 antibodies on the surface of CQDs and AuNPs, we achieved S protein specific detection using the distance-based FRET phenomenon. Through the electric charge regulation, the limit of detection (LOD) is 0.05 ng/mL, the linear range is 0.1-100 ng/mL, and the detection process only takes 12 min. The proposed method exhibits several advantages such as be available for variants (B.1.1.529 and B.1.617.2) and be suitable for human serum, which is of significance for detecting viral in time and prevention the viral transmission.
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- Yang Li
- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection for Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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Li SS, Lu YJ, Chang R, Tsai MH, Hung JN, Chen WH, Fan YJ, Wei PK, Sheen HJ. Investigation of DNA Hybridization on Nano-Structured Plasmonic Surfaces for Identifying Nasopharyngeal Viruses. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1189. [PMID: 37892920 PMCID: PMC10604513 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10101189] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Recently, studies have revealed that human herpesvirus 4 (HHV-4), also known as the Epstein-Barr virus, might be associated with the severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Compared to SARS-CoV-2 infection alone, patients coinfected with SARS-CoV-2 and HHV-4 had higher risks of fever, inflammation, and even death, thus, confirming that HHV-4/SARS-CoV-2 coinfection in patients could benefit from clinical investigation. Although several intelligent devices can simultaneously discern multiple genes related to SARS-CoV-2, most operate via label-based detection, which restricts them from directly measuring the product. In this study, we developed a device that can replicate and detect SARS-CoV-2 and HHV-4 DNA. This device can conduct a duplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in a microfluidic channel and detect replicates in a non-labeled manner through a plasmonic-based sensor. Compared to traditional instruments, this device can reduce the required PCR time by 55% while yielding a similar amount of amplicon. Moreover, our device's limit of detection (LOD) reached 100 fg/mL, while prior non-labeled sensors for SARS-CoV-2 detection were in the range of ng/mL to pg/mL. Furthermore, the device can detect desired genes by extracting cells artificially infected with HHV-4/SARS-CoV-2. We expect that this device will be able to help verify HHV-4/SARS-CoV-2 coinfected patients and assist in the evaluation of practical treatment approaches.
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- Shao-Sian Li
- Department of Materials and Mineral Resources, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan;
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- Division of Family and Operative Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; (R.C.); (W.-H.C.)
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- Institute of Microbiology & Immunology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Section 2, Linong St., Beitou District, Taipei 11221, Taiwan; (M.-H.T.); (J.-N.H.)
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- Institute of Microbiology & Immunology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Section 2, Linong St., Beitou District, Taipei 11221, Taiwan; (M.-H.T.); (J.-N.H.)
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; (R.C.); (W.-H.C.)
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road, Section 2, Nankang, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Rd, Taipei 10617, Taiwan; (R.C.); (W.-H.C.)
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Li H, Yao S, Wang C, Bai C, Zhou P. Diverse applications and development of aptamer detection technology. ANAL SCI 2023; 39:1627-1641. [PMID: 37700097 DOI: 10.1007/s44211-023-00409-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Aptamers have received extensive attention in recent years because of their advantages of high specificity, high sensitivity and low immunogenicity. Aptamers can perform almost all functions of antibodies through the combination of spatial structure and target, which are called "chemical antibodies". At present, aptamers have been widely used in cell imaging, new drug development, disease treatment, microbial detection and other fields. Due to the diversity of modifications, aptamers can be combined with different detection technologies to construct aptasensors. This review focuses on the diversity of aptamers in the field of detection and the development of aptamer-based detection technology and proposes new challenges for aptamers in this field.
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- Haozheng Li
- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Department of Radiation Biology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Radiobiology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Biology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Radiobiology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- Department of Radiation Biology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Radiobiology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Biology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Radiobiology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Public Health, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Radiation Biology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Radiobiology, Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine, Beijing, 100850, People's Republic of China.
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Wallace S, Kartau M, Kakkar T, Davis C, Szemiel A, Samardzhieva I, Vijayakrishnan S, Cole S, De Lorenzo G, Maillart E, Gautier K, Lapthorn AJ, Patel AH, Gadegaard N, Kadodwala M, Hutchinson E, Karimullah AS. Multiplexed Biosensing of Proteins and Virions with Disposable Plasmonic Assays. ACS Sens 2023; 8:3338-3348. [PMID: 37610841 PMCID: PMC10521139 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c02238] [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: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Our growing ability to tailor healthcare to the needs of individuals has the potential to transform clinical treatment. However, the measurement of multiple biomarkers to inform clinical decisions requires rapid, effective, and affordable diagnostics. Chronic diseases and rapidly evolving pathogens in a larger population have also escalated the need for improved diagnostic capabilities. Current chemical diagnostics are often performed in centralized facilities and are still dependent on multiple steps, molecular labeling, and detailed analysis, causing the result turnaround time to be over hours and days. Rapid diagnostic kits based on lateral flow devices can return results quickly but are only capable of detecting a handful of pathogens or markers. Herein, we present the use of disposable plasmonics with chiroptical nanostructures as a platform for low-cost, label-free optical biosensing with multiplexing and without the need for flow systems often required in current optical biosensors. We showcase the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in complex media as well as an assay for the Norovirus and Zika virus as an early developmental milestone toward high-throughput, single-step diagnostic kits for differential diagnosis of multiple respiratory viruses and any other emerging diagnostic needs. Diagnostics based on this platform, which we term "disposable plasmonics assays," would be suitable for low-cost screening of multiple pathogens or biomarkers in a near-point-of-care setting.
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- Stephanie Wallace
- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, U.K
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- MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, 464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH Glasgow, U.K
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- MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, 464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH Glasgow, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, U.K
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- MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, 464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH Glasgow, U.K
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- MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, 464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH Glasgow, U.K
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- MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, 464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH Glasgow, U.K
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- HORIBA France SAS, 14, Boulevard Thomas Gobert-Passage Jobin Yvon, CS 45002, 91120 Palaiseau, France
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, U.K
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- MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, 464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH Glasgow, U.K
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- James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Rankine Building, Oakfield Avenue, G12 8LT Glasgow, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, U.K
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- MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, 464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH Glasgow, U.K
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- School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Joseph Black Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Glasgow, U.K
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Tsounidi D, Angelopoulou M, Petrou P, Raptis I, Kakabakos S. Simultaneous Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleoprotein and Receptor Binding Domain by a Multi-Area Reflectance Spectroscopy Sensor. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:865. [PMID: 37754099 PMCID: PMC10526254 DOI: 10.3390/bios13090865] [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: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the urgent need for point-of-care methods suitable for the rapid and reliable diagnosis of viral infections. To address this demand, we report the rapid, label-free simultaneous determination of two SARS-CoV-2 proteins, namely, the nucleoprotein and the receptor binding domain peptide of S1 protein, by implementing a bioanalytical device based on Multi Area Reflectance Spectroscopy. Simultaneous detection of these two proteins is achieved by using silicon chips with adjacent areas of different silicon dioxide thickness on top, each of which is modified with an antibody specific to either the nucleoprotein or the receptor binding domain of SARS-CoV-2. Both areas were illuminated by a single probe that also collected the reflected light, directing it to a spectrometer. The online conversion of the combined reflection spectra from the two silicon dioxide areas into the respective adlayer thickness enabled real-time monitoring of immunoreactions taking place on the two areas. Several antibodies have been tested to define the pair, providing the higher specific signal following a non-competitive immunoassay format. Biotinylated secondary antibodies and streptavidin were used to enhance the specific signal. Both proteins were detected in less than 12 min, with detection limits of 1.0 ng/mL. The assays demonstrated high repeatability with intra- and inter-assay coefficients of variation lower than 10%. Moreover, the recovery of both proteins from spiked samples prepared in extraction buffer from a commercial self-test kit for SARS-CoV-2 collection from nasopharyngeal swabs ranged from 90.0 to 110%. The short assay duration in combination with the excellent analytical performance and the compact instrument size render the proposed device and assay suitable for point-of-care applications.
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- Dimitra Tsounidi
- Immunoassays-Immunosensors Lab, Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences and Technology, Energy and Safety, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Greece; (D.T.); (M.A.); (P.P.)
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- Immunoassays-Immunosensors Lab, Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences and Technology, Energy and Safety, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Greece; (D.T.); (M.A.); (P.P.)
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- Immunoassays-Immunosensors Lab, Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences and Technology, Energy and Safety, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Greece; (D.T.); (M.A.); (P.P.)
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- Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Greece;
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- Immunoassays-Immunosensors Lab, Institute of Nuclear and Radiological Sciences and Technology, Energy and Safety, NCSR “Demokritos”, 15341 Aghia Paraskevi, Greece; (D.T.); (M.A.); (P.P.)
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He Y, Xu Z, Kasputis T, Zhao X, Ibañez I, Pavan F, Bok M, Malito JP, Parreno V, Yuan L, Wright RC, Chen J. Development of Nanobody-Displayed Whole-Cell Biosensors for the Colorimetric Detection of SARS-CoV-2. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:37184-37192. [PMID: 37489943 PMCID: PMC11216949 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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The accurate and effective detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is essential to preventing the spread of infectious diseases and ensuring human health. Herein, a nanobody-displayed whole-cell biosensor was developed for colorimetric detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins. Serving as bioreceptors, yeast surfaces were genetically engineered to display SARS-CoV-2 binding of llama-derived single-domain antibodies (nanobodies) with high capture efficiency, facilitating the concentration and purification of SARS-CoV-2. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) employed as signal transductions were functionalized with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and anti-SARS monoclonal antibodies to enhance the detection sensitivity. In the presence of SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins, the sandwiched binding will be formed by linking engineered yeast, SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins, and reporter AuNPs. The colorimetric signal was generated by the enzymatic reaction of HRP and its corresponding colorimetric substrate/chromogen system. At the optimal conditions, the developed whole-cell biosensor enables the sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins in a linear range from 0.01 to 1 μg/mL with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.037 μg/mL (about 4 × 108 virion particles/mL). Furthermore, the whole-cell biosensor was demonstrated to detect the spike protein of different SARS-CoV-2 variants in human serum, providing new possibilities for the detection of future SARS-CoV-2 variants.
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- Yawen He
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE), CONICET Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 1428, Argentina
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- Instituto de Química Física de los Materiales, Medio Ambiente y Energía (INQUIMAE), CONICET Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 1428, Argentina
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- Incuinta, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Instituto de Virología e Innovaciones Tecnológicas, INTA-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (IVIT, INTA-CONICET), Castelar, Buenos Aires 1712, Argentina
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- Incuinta, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Instituto de Virología e Innovaciones Tecnológicas, INTA-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (IVIT, INTA-CONICET), Castelar, Buenos Aires 1712, Argentina
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- Incuinta, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Instituto de Virología e Innovaciones Tecnológicas, INTA-Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (IVIT, INTA-CONICET), Castelar, Buenos Aires 1712, Argentina
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Chang ZY, Alhamami FAMS, Chin KL. Aptamer-Based Strategies to Address Challenges in COVID-19 Diagnosis and Treatments. Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis 2023; 2023:9224815. [PMID: 37554129 PMCID: PMC10406522 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9224815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a highly contagious and rapidly spreading disease with significant fatality in the elderly population, has swept across the world since 2019. Since its first appearance, the causative agent, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has undergone multiple mutations, with Omicron as the predominant circulating variant of concern at the moment. The gold standard for diagnosis of COVID-19 by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to detect the virus is laborious and requires well-trained personnel to perform sophisticated procedures. Also, the genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 that arise regularly could result in false-negative detection. Meanwhile, the current COVID-19 treatments such as conventional medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, passive antibody therapy, and respiratory therapy are associated with adverse effects. Thus, there is an urgent need to discover novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. Over the past 30 years, nucleic acid-based aptamers have gained increasing attention and serve as a promising alternative to the antibodies in the diagnostic and therapeutic fields with their uniqueness of being small, nonimmunogenicity, and thermally stable. Aptamer targeting the SARS-CoV-2 structural proteins or the host receptor proteins represent a powerful tool to control COVID-19 infection. In this review, challenges faced by currently available diagnostic and therapeutic tools for COVID-19 are underscored, along with how aptamers can shed a light on the current COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the critical factors affecting the discovery of high-affinity aptamers and their potential applications to control COVID-19 infection.
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- Zi Yuan Chang
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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Arcadio F, Noël L, Del Prete D, Maniglio D, Seggio M, Soppera O, Cennamo N, Bossi AM, Zeni L. Soft molecularly imprinted nanoparticles with simultaneous lossy mode and surface plasmon multi-resonances for femtomolar sensing of serum transferrin protein. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11210. [PMID: 37433901 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38262-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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The simultaneous interrogation of both lossy mode (LMR) and surface plasmon (SPR) resonances was herein exploited for the first time to devise a sensor in combination with soft molecularly imprinting of nanoparticles (nanoMIPs), specifically entailed of the selectivity towards the protein biomarker human serum transferrin (HTR). Two distinct metal-oxide bilayers, i.e. TiO2-ZrO2 and ZrO2-TiO2, were used in the SPR-LMR sensing platforms. The responses to binding of the target protein HTR of both sensing configurations (TiO2-ZrO2-Au-nanoMIPs, ZrO2-TiO2-Au-nanoMIPs) showed femtomolar HTR detection, LODs of tens of fM and KDapp ~ 30 fM. Selectivity for HTR was demonstrated. The SPR interrogation was more efficient for the ZrO2-TiO2-Au-nanoMIPs configuration (sensitivity at low concentrations, S = 0.108 nm/fM) than for the TiO2-ZrO2-Au-nanoMIPs one (S = 0.061 nm/fM); while LMR was more efficient for TiO2-ZrO2-Au-nanoMIPs (S = 0.396 nm/fM) than for ZrO2-TiO2-Au-nanoMIPs (S = 0.177 nm/fM). The simultaneous resonance monitoring is advantageous for point of care determinations, both in terms of measurement's redundancy, that enables the cross-control of the measure and the optimization of the detection, by exploiting the individual characteristics of each resonance.
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- Francesco Arcadio
- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, Aversa, Italy
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- CNRS, IS2M UMR 7361, University of Upper-Alsace, 68100, Mulhouse, France
- Université de Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 34, 38123, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 15, 37134, Verona, Italy
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- CNRS, IS2M UMR 7361, University of Upper-Alsace, 68100, Mulhouse, France
- Université de Strasbourg, 67000, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Strada Le Grazie 15, 37134, Verona, Italy.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, Aversa, Italy.
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Hao X, St-Pierre JP, Zou S, Cao X. Localized surface plasmon resonance biosensor chip surface modification and signal amplifications toward rapid and sensitive detection of COVID-19 infections. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 236:115421. [PMID: 37244083 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115421] [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: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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We developed a multi-pronged approach to enhance the detection sensitivity of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) sensor chips to detect SARS-CoV-2. To this end, poly(amidoamine) dendrimers were immobilized onto the surface of LSPR sensor chips to serve as templates to further conjugate aptamers specific for SARS-CoV-2. The immobilized dendrimers were shown to reduce surface nonspecific adsorptions and increase capturing ligand density on the sensor chips, thereby improving detection sensitivity. To characterize the detection sensitivity of the surface-modified sensor chips, SARS-CoV-2 spike protein receptor-binding domain was detected using LSPR sensor chips with different surface modifications. The results showed that the dendrimer-aptamer modified LSPR sensor chip exhibited a limit of detection (LOD) of 21.9 pM, a sensitivity that was 9 times and 152 times more sensitive than the traditional aptamer- or antibody-based LSPR sensor chips, respectively. In addition, detection sensitivity was further improved by combining rolling circle amplification product and gold nanoparticles to further amplify the detection signals by increasing both the target mass and plasmonic coupling effects. Using pseudo SARS-CoV-2 viral particles as detection targets, we demonstrated that this combined signal intensification approach further enhanced the detection sensitivity by 10 folds with a remarkable LOD of 148 vp/mL, making it one of the most sensitive SARS-CoV-2 detection assays reported to date. These results highlight the potential of a novel LSPR-based detection platform for sensitive and rapid detection of COVID-19 infections, as well as other viral infections and point-of-care applications.
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- Xingkai Hao
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Metrology Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa, 161 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada.
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Aslan Y, Atabay M, Chowdhury HK, Göktürk I, Saylan Y, Inci F. Aptamer-Based Point-of-Care Devices: Emerging Technologies and Integration of Computational Methods. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13050569. [PMID: 37232930 DOI: 10.3390/bios13050569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Recent innovations in point-of-care (POC) diagnostic technologies have paved a critical road for the improved application of biomedicine through the deployment of accurate and affordable programs into resource-scarce settings. The utilization of antibodies as a bio-recognition element in POC devices is currently limited due to obstacles associated with cost and production, impeding its widespread adoption. One promising alternative, on the other hand, is aptamer integration, i.e., short sequences of single-stranded DNA and RNA structures. The advantageous properties of these molecules are as follows: small molecular size, amenability to chemical modification, low- or nonimmunogenic characteristics, and their reproducibility within a short generation time. The utilization of these aforementioned features is critical in developing sensitive and portable POC systems. Furthermore, the deficiencies related to past experimental efforts to improve biosensor schematics, including the design of biorecognition elements, can be tackled with the integration of computational tools. These complementary tools enable the prediction of the reliability and functionality of the molecular structure of aptamers. In this review, we have overviewed the usage of aptamers in the development of novel and portable POC devices, in addition to highlighting the insights that simulations and other computational methods can provide into the use of aptamer modeling for POC integration.
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- Yusuf Aslan
- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- UNAM-National Nanotechnology Research Center, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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Karuppaiah G, Vashist A, Nair M, Veerapandian M, Manickam P. Emerging trends in point-of-care biosensing strategies for molecular architectures and antibodies of SARS-CoV-2. BIOSENSORS AND BIOELECTRONICS: X 2023; 13:100324. [PMID: 36844889 PMCID: PMC9941073 DOI: 10.1016/j.biosx.2023.100324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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COVID-19, a highly contagious viral infection caused by the occurrence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), has turned out to be a viral pandemic then ravaged many countries worldwide. In the recent years, point-of-care (POC) biosensors combined with state-of-the-art bioreceptors, and transducing systems enabled the development of novel diagnostic tools for rapid and reliable detection of biomarkers associated with SARS-CoV-2. The present review thoroughly summarises and discusses various biosensing strategies developed for probing SARS-CoV-2 molecular architectures (viral genome, S Protein, M protein, E protein, N protein and non-structural proteins) and antibodies as a potential diagnostic tool for COVID-19. This review discusses the various structural components of SARS-CoV-2, their binding regions and the bioreceptors used for recognizing the structural components. The various types of clinical specimens investigated for rapid and POC detection of SARS-CoV-2 is also highlighted. The importance of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches in improving the biosensor performance for real-time and reagent-free monitoring the biomarkers of SARS-CoV-2 is also summarized. This review also encompasses existing practical challenges and prospects for developing new POC biosensors for clinical monitoring of COVID-19.
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- Gopi Karuppaiah
- Electrodics and Electrocatalysis Division, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Center for Personalized Nanomedicine, Institute of NeuroImmune Pharmacology, Department of Immunology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33199, USA
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- Center for Personalized Nanomedicine, Institute of NeuroImmune Pharmacology, Department of Immunology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, 33199, USA
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- Electrodics and Electrocatalysis Division, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Electrodics and Electrocatalysis Division, CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad, 201 002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Kara N, Ayoub N, Ilgu H, Fotiadis D, Ilgu M. Aptamers Targeting Membrane Proteins for Sensor and Diagnostic Applications. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093728. [PMID: 37175137 PMCID: PMC10180177 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Many biological processes (physiological or pathological) are relevant to membrane proteins (MPs), which account for almost 30% of the total of human proteins. As such, MPs can serve as predictive molecular biomarkers for disease diagnosis and prognosis. Indeed, cell surface MPs are an important class of attractive targets of the currently prescribed therapeutic drugs and diagnostic molecules used in disease detection. The oligonucleotides known as aptamers can be selected against a particular target with high affinity and selectivity by iterative rounds of in vitro library evolution, known as Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential Enrichment (SELEX). As an alternative to antibodies, aptamers offer unique features like thermal stability, low-cost, reuse, ease of chemical modification, and compatibility with various detection techniques. Particularly, immobilized-aptamer sensing platforms have been under investigation for diagnostics and have demonstrated significant value compared to other analytical techniques. These "aptasensors" can be classified into several types based on their working principle, which are commonly electrochemical, optical, or mass-sensitive. In this review, we review the studies on aptamer-based MP-sensing technologies for diagnostic applications and have included new methodological variations undertaken in recent years.
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- Nilufer Kara
- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Bern, CH-3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
- Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA
- Aptalogic Inc., Ames, IA 50014, USA
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Aptamers targeting SARS-COV-2: a promising tool to fight against COVID-19. Trends Biotechnol 2023; 41:528-544. [PMID: 35995601 PMCID: PMC9340053 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, remains among the main causes of global mortality. Although antigen/antibody-based immunoassays and neutralizing antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2 have been successfully developed over the past 2 years, they are often inefficient and unreliable for emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. Novel approaches against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants are therefore urgently needed. Aptamers have been developed for the detection and inhibition of several different viruses such as HIV, influenza viruses, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and SARS-CoV. Aptamers targeting SARS-CoV-2 represent a promising tool in the fight against COVID-19, which is of paramount importance for the current and any future pandemics. This review presents recent advances and future trends in the development of aptamer-based approaches for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and treatment.
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Breglio G, Bernini R, Berruti GM, Bruno FA, Buontempo S, Campopiano S, Catalano E, Consales M, Coscetta A, Cutolo A, Cutolo MA, Di Palma P, Esposito F, Fienga F, Giordano M, Iele A, Iadicicco A, Irace A, Janneh M, Laudati A, Leone M, Maresca L, Marrazzo VR, Minardo A, Pisco M, Quero G, Riccio M, Srivastava A, Vaiano P, Zeni L, Cusano A. Innovative Photonic Sensors for Safety and Security, Part III: Environment, Agriculture and Soil Monitoring. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:3187. [PMID: 36991894 PMCID: PMC10053851 DOI: 10.3390/s23063187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In order to complete this set of three companion papers, in this last, we focus our attention on environmental monitoring by taking advantage of photonic technologies. After reporting on some configurations useful for high precision agriculture, we explore the problems connected with soil water content measurement and landslide early warning. Then, we concentrate on a new generation of seismic sensors useful in both terrestrial and under water contests. Finally, we discuss a number of optical fiber sensors for use in radiation environments.
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- Giovanni Breglio
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Istituto per il Rilevamento Elettromagnetico dell’Ambiente, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Diocleziano 328, 81024 Napoli, Italy
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- Gruppo di Optoelettronica e Fotonica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Gruppo di Optoelettronica e Fotonica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università Degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
- Optosensing Ltd., Via Carlo de Marco 69, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Gruppo di Optoelettronica e Fotonica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università Degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università Degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Enrico Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- CERICT SCARL, CNOS Center, Viale Traiano, Palazzo ex Poste, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università Degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- CERICT SCARL, CNOS Center, Viale Traiano, Palazzo ex Poste, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Gruppo di Optoelettronica e Fotonica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Gruppo di Optoelettronica e Fotonica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Gruppo di Optoelettronica e Fotonica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università Degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Gruppo di Optoelettronica e Fotonica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
- Optosensing Ltd., Via Carlo de Marco 69, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Gruppo di Optoelettronica e Fotonica, Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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Poolsup S, Zaripov E, Hüttmann N, Minic Z, Artyushenko PV, Shchugoreva IA, Tomilin FN, Kichkailo AS, Berezovski MV. Discovery of DNA aptamers targeting SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and protein-binding epitopes for label-free COVID-19 diagnostics. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2023; 31:731-743. [PMID: 36816615 PMCID: PMC9927813 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2023.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
Abstract
The spread of COVID-19 has affected billions of people across the globe, and the diagnosis of viral infection still needs improvement. Because of high immunogenicity and abundant expression during viral infection, SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein could be an important diagnostic marker. This study aimed to develop a label-free optical aptasensor fabricated with a novel single-stranded DNA aptamer to detect the N protein. The N-binding aptamers selected using asymmetric-emulsion PCR-SELEX and their binding affinity and cross-reactivity were characterized by biolayer interferometry. The tNSP3 aptamer (44 nt) was identified to bind the N protein of wild type and Delta and Omicron variants with high affinity (KD in the range of 0.6-3.5 nM). Utilizing tNSP3 to detect the N protein spiked in human saliva evinced the potential of this aptamer with a limit of detection of 4.5 nM. Mass spectrometry analysis was performed along with molecular dynamics simulation to obtain an insight into how tNSP3 binds to the N protein. The identified epitope peptides are localized within the RNA-binding domain and C terminus of the N protein. Hence, we confirmed the performance of this aptamer as an analytical tool for COVID-19 diagnosis.
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- Suttinee Poolsup
- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- John L. Holmes Mass Spectrometry Facility, Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- John L. Holmes Mass Spectrometry Facility, Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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- Laboratory for Digital Controlled Drugs and Theranostics, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia.,Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk 660022, Russia.,Department of Chemistry, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk 660041, Russia
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- Laboratory for Digital Controlled Drugs and Theranostics, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia.,Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk 660022, Russia.,Department of Chemistry, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk 660041, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk 660041, Russia.,Laboratory of Physics of Magnetic Phenomena, Kirensky Institute of Physics, Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia
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- Laboratory for Digital Controlled Drugs and Theranostics, Federal Research Center "Krasnoyarsk Science Center SB RAS", Krasnoyarsk 660036, Russia.,Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk 660022, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada.,John L. Holmes Mass Spectrometry Facility, Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Minardo A, Bernini R, Berruti GM, Breglio G, Bruno FA, Buontempo S, Campopiano S, Catalano E, Consales M, Coscetta A, Cusano A, Cutolo MA, Di Palma P, Esposito F, Fienga F, Giordano M, Iele A, Iadicicco A, Irace A, Janneh M, Laudati A, Leone M, Maresca L, Marrazzo VR, Pisco M, Quero G, Riccio M, Srivastava A, Vaiano P, Zeni L, Cutolo A. Innovative Photonic Sensors for Safety and Security, Part I: Fundamentals, Infrastructural and Ground Transportations. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:2558. [PMID: 36904762 PMCID: PMC10007142 DOI: 10.3390/s23052558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Our group, involving researchers from different universities in Campania, Italy, has been working for the last twenty years in the field of photonic sensors for safety and security in healthcare, industrial and environment applications. This is the first in a series of three companion papers. In this paper, we introduce the main concepts of the technologies employed for the realization of our photonic sensors. Then, we review our main results concerning the innovative applications for infrastructural and transportation monitoring.
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- Aldo Minardo
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Istituto per il Rilevamento Elettromagnetico dell’Ambiente, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Diocleziano 328, 81024 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), 80125 Napoli, Italy
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
- Optosensing Ltd., Via Carlo de Marco 69, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche via Enrico Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- CERICT SCARL, CNOS Center, Viale Traiano, Palazzo ex Poste, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- CERICT SCARL, CNOS Center, Viale Traiano, Palazzo ex Poste, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi 107, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
- Optosensing Ltd., Via Carlo de Marco 69, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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Cutolo A, Bernini R, Berruti GM, Breglio G, Bruno FA, Buontempo S, Catalano E, Consales M, Coscetta A, Cusano A, Cutolo MA, Di Palma P, Esposito F, Fienga F, Giordano M, Iele A, Iadicicco A, Irace A, Janneh M, Laudati A, Leone M, Maresca L, Marrazzo VR, Minardo A, Pisco M, Quero G, Riccio M, Srivastava A, Vaiano P, Zeni L, Campopiano S. Innovative Photonic Sensors for Safety and Security, Part II: Aerospace and Submarine Applications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:2417. [PMID: 36904622 PMCID: PMC10007474 DOI: 10.3390/s23052417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The employability of photonics technology in the modern era's highly demanding and sophisticated domain of aerospace and submarines has been an appealing challenge for the scientific communities. In this paper, we review our main results achieved so far on the use of optical fiber sensors for safety and security in innovative aerospace and submarine applications. In particular, recent results of in-field applications of optical fiber sensors in aircraft monitoring, from a weight and balance analysis to vehicle Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Landing Gear (LG) monitoring, are presented and discussed. Moreover, underwater fiber-optic hydrophones are presented from the design to marine application.
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- Antonello Cutolo
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Istituto per il Rilevamento Elettromagnetico dell’Ambiente, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Via Diocleziano 328, 81024 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
- Optosensing Ltd., Via Carlo de Marco 69, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via Enrico Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
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- CERICT SCARL, CNOS Center, Viale Traiano, Palazzo ex Poste, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- CERICT SCARL, CNOS Center, Viale Traiano, Palazzo ex Poste, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
- European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica e delle Tecnologie dell’Informazione, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Corso Garibaldi, Palazzo Bosco Lucarelli, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy
- Optosensing Ltd., Via Carlo de Marco 69, 80137 Napoli, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli studi di Napoli Parthenope, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143 Napoli, Italy
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Mustapha Kamil Y, Abu Bakar MH, Zainuddin NH, Yaacob MH, Mahdi MA. Progress and Trends of Optical Microfiber-Based Biosensors. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:270. [PMID: 36832036 PMCID: PMC9954031 DOI: 10.3390/bios13020270] [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: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Biosensors are central to diagnostic and medicinal applications, especially in terms of monitoring, managing illness, and public health. Microfiber-based biosensors are known to be capable of measuring both the presence and behavior of biological molecules in a highly sensitive manner. In addition, the flexibility of microfiber in supporting a variety of sensing layer designs and the integration of nanomaterials with biorecognition molecules brings immense opportunity for specificity enhancement. This review paper aims to discuss and explore different microfiber configurations by highlighting their fundamental concepts, fabrication processes, and performance as biosensors.
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Low-volume label-free SARS-CoV-2 detection with the microcavity-based optical fiber sensor. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1512. [PMID: 36707671 PMCID: PMC9880943 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28790-y] [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: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Accurate and fast detection of viruses is crucial for controlling outbreaks of many diseases; therefore, to date, numerous sensing systems for their detection have been studied. On top of the performance of these sensing systems, the availability of biorecognition elements specific to especially the new etiological agents is an additional fundamental challenge. Therefore, besides high sensitivity and selectivity, such advantages as the size of the sensor and possibly low volume of analyzed samples are also important, especially at the stage of evaluating the receptor-target interactions in the case of new etiological agents when typically, only tiny amounts of the receptor are available for testing. This work introduces a real-time, highly miniaturized sensing solution based on microcavity in-line Mach-Zehnder interferometer (μIMZI) induced in optical fiber for SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particles detection. The assay is designed to detect conserved regions of the SARS-CoV-2 viral particles in a sample with a volume as small as hundreds of picoliters, reaching the detection limit at the single ng per mL level.
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Yeh YJ, Le TN, Hsiao WWW, Tung KL, Ostrikov KK, Chiang WH. Plasmonic nanostructure-enhanced Raman scattering for detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein and spike protein variants. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1239:340651. [PMID: 36628748 PMCID: PMC9677586 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.340651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Epidemiological control and public health monitoring during the outbreaks of infectious viral diseases rely on the ability to detect viral pathogens. Here we demonstrate a rapid, sensitive, and selective nanotechnology-enhanced severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection based on the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) responses from the plasma-engineered, variant-specific antibody-functionalized silver microplasma-engineered nanoassemblies (AgMEN) interacting with the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) and nucleocapsid (N) proteins. The three-dimensional (3D) porous AgMEN with plasmonic-active nanostructures provide a high sensitivity to virus detection via the remarkable SERS signal collection. Moreover, the variant-specific antibody-functionalization on the SERS-active AgMEN enabled the high selectivity of the SARS-CoV-2 S variants, including wild-type, Alpha, Delta, and Omicron, under the simulated human saliva conditions. The exceptional ultrahigh sensitivity of our SERS biosensor was demonstrated via SARS-CoV-2 S and N proteins at the detection limit of 1 fg mL-1 and 0.1 pg mL-1, respectively. Our work demonstrates a versatile SERS-based detection platform can be applied for the ultrasensitive detection of virus variants, infectious diseases, and cancer biomarkers.
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- Yi-Jui Yeh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan; Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan.
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Centre for Materials Science, Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan.
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Futane A, Narayanamurthy V, Jadhav P, Srinivasan A. Aptamer-based rapid diagnosis for point-of-care application. MICROFLUIDICS AND NANOFLUIDICS 2023; 27:15. [PMID: 36688097 PMCID: PMC9847464 DOI: 10.1007/s10404-022-02622-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Aptasensors have attracted considerable interest and widespread application in point-of-care testing worldwide. One of the biggest challenges of a point-of-care (POC) is the reduction of treatment time compared to central facilities that diagnose and monitor the applications. Over the past decades, biosensors have been introduced that offer more reliable, cost-effective, and accurate detection methods. Aptamer-based biosensors have unprecedented advantages over biosensors that use natural receptors such as antibodies and enzymes. In the current epidemic, point-of-care testing (POCT) is advantageous because it is easy to use, more accessible, faster to detect, and has high accuracy and sensitivity, reducing the burden of testing on healthcare systems. POCT is beneficial for daily epidemic control as well as early detection and treatment. This review provides detailed information on the various design strategies and virus detection methods using aptamer-based sensors. In addition, we discussed the importance of different aptamers and their detection principles. Aptasensors with higher sensitivity, specificity, and flexibility are critically discussed to establish simple, cost-effective, and rapid detection methods. POC-based aptasensors' diagnostic applications are classified and summarised based on infectious and infectious diseases. Finally, the design factors to be considered are outlined to meet the future of rapid POC-based sensors.
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- Abhishek Futane
- Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektronik Dan Kejuruteraan Komputer, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
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- Advance Sensors and Embedded Systems (ASECs), Centre for Telecommunication Research and Innovation, Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Elektrik Dan Elektronik, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, 26300 Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia
- InnoFuTech, No 42/12, 7Th Street, Vallalar Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600072 India
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- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, 26300 Kunatan, Pahang Malaysia
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Brosseau NE, Vallée I, Mayer-Scholl A, Ndao M, Karadjian G. Aptamer-Based Technologies for Parasite Detection. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:s23020562. [PMID: 36679358 PMCID: PMC9867382 DOI: 10.3390/s23020562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Centuries of scientific breakthroughs have brought us closer to understanding and managing the spread of parasitic diseases. Despite ongoing technological advancements in the detection, treatment, and control of parasitic illnesses, their effects on animal and human health remain a major concern worldwide. Aptamers are single-stranded oligonucleotides whose unique three-dimensional structures enable them to interact with high specificity and affinity to a wide range of targets. In recent decades, aptamers have emerged as attractive alternatives to antibodies as therapeutic and diagnostic agents. Due to their superior stability, reusability, and modifiability, aptamers have proven to be effective bioreceptors for the detection of toxins, contaminants, biomarkers, whole cells, pathogens, and others. As such, they have been integrated into a variety of electrochemical, fluorescence, and optical biosensors to effectively detect whole parasites and their proteins. This review offers a summary of the various types of parasite-specific aptamer-based biosensors, their general mechanisms and their performance.
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- Noah Emerson Brosseau
- UMR BIPAR, Anses, Laboratoire de Santé Animale, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France
- Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health (IDIGH) Program, Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- UMR BIPAR, Anses, Laboratoire de Santé Animale, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France
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- Department of Biological Safety, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, 10589 Berlin, Germany
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- Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health (IDIGH) Program, Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- UMR BIPAR, Anses, Laboratoire de Santé Animale, INRAE, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, 94700 Maisons-Alfort, France
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Kulabhusan PK, Pishva P, Çapkın E, Tambe P, Yüce M. Aptamer-based Emerging Tools for Viral Biomarker Detection: A Focus on SARS-CoV-2. Curr Med Chem 2023; 30:910-934. [PMID: 35156569 DOI: 10.2174/1568009622666220214101059] [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: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Viral infections can cause fatal illnesses to humans as well as animals. Early detection of viruses is therefore crucial to provide effective treatment to patients. Recently, the Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly given an alarming call to develop rapid and sensitive detection platforms. The viral diagnostic tools need to be fast, affordable, and easy to operate with high sensitivity and specificity equivalent or superior to the currently used diagnostic methods. The present detection methods include direct detection of viral antigens or measuring the response of antibodies to viral infections. However, the sensitivity and quantification of the virus are still a significant challenge. Detection tools employing synthetic binding molecules like aptamers may provide several advantages over the conventional methods that use antibodies in the assay format. Aptamers are highly stable and tailorable molecules and are therefore ideal for detection and chemical sensing applications. This review article discusses various advances made in aptamer-based viral detection platforms, including electrochemical, optical, and colorimetric methods to detect viruses, specifically SARS-Cov-2. Considering the several advantages, aptamers could be game-changing in designing high-throughput biosensors for viruses and other biomedical applications in the future.
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- Prabir Kumar Kulabhusan
- Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul, 34956, Turkey
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- Sabanci University, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul, 34956, Turkey
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- Wellcome-- Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Sabanci University, SUNUM Nanotechnology Research, and Application Centre, Istanbul, 34956, Turkey
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Li B, Zhang R, Bi R, Olivo M. Applications of Optical Fiber in Label-Free Biosensors and Bioimaging: A Review. BIOSENSORS 2022; 13:64. [PMID: 36671899 PMCID: PMC9855469 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Biosensing and bioimaging are essential in understanding biological and pathological processes in a living system, for example, in detecting and understanding certain diseases. Optical fiber has made remarkable contributions to the biosensing and bioimaging areas due to its unique advantages of compact size, immunity to electromagnetic interference, biocompatibility, fast response, etc. This review paper will present an overview of seven common types of optical fiber biosensors and optical fiber-based ultrasound detection in photoacoustic imaging (PAI) and the applications of these technologies in biosensing and bioimaging areas. Of course, there are many types of optical fiber biosensors. Still, this paper will review the most common ones: optical fiber grating, surface plasmon resonance, Sagnac interferometer, Mach-Zehnder interferometer, Michelson interferometer, Fabry-Perot Interferometer, lossy mode resonance, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Furthermore, different optical fiber techniques for detecting ultrasound in PAI are summarized. Finally, the main challenges and future development direction are briefly discussed.
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- Correspondence: (R.B.); (M.O.); Tel.: +65-6824-7003 (M.O.)
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- Correspondence: (R.B.); (M.O.); Tel.: +65-6824-7003 (M.O.)
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Zhang Y, Wu H, Wang H, Yin B, Wong SHD, Zhang AP, Tam HY. Ultraminiature optical fiber-tip directly-printed plasmonic biosensors for label-free biodetection. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 218:114761. [PMID: 36209530 PMCID: PMC9527225 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Miniaturization of biosensors has become an imperative demand because of its great potential in in vivo biomarker detection and disease diagnostics as well as the point-of-care testing for coping with public health crisis, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Here, we present an ultraminiature optical fiber-tip biosensor based on the plasmonic gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) directly printed upon the end face of a standard multimode optical fiber at visible light range. An in-situ precision photoreduction technology is developed to additively print the micropatterns of size-controlled AuNPs. The AuNPs reveal distinct localized surface plasmon resonance, whose peak wavelength provides an ideal spectral signal for label-free biodetection. The fabricated optical fiber-tip plasmonic biosensor can not only detect antibody, but also test SARS-CoV-2 mimetic DNA sequence at the concentration level of 0.8 pM. Such an ultraminiature fiber-tip plasmonic biosensor offers a cost-effective biodetection technology for a myriad of applications ranging from point-of-care testing to in vivo diagnosis of stubborn diseases.
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- Yangxi Zhang
- Photonics Research Institute, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Photonics Research Institute, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Photonics Research Institute, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Photonics Research Institute, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China,Corresponding author
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- Photonics Research Institute, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Lou B, Liu Y, Shi M, Chen J, Li K, Tan Y, Chen L, Wu Y, Wang T, Liu X, Jiang T, Peng D, Liu Z. Aptamer-based biosensors for virus protein detection. Trends Analyt Chem 2022; 157:116738. [PMID: 35874498 PMCID: PMC9293409 DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Virus threatens life health seriously. The accurate early diagnosis of the virus is vital for clinical control and treatment of virus infection. Aptamers are small single-stranded oligonucleotides (DNAs or RNAs). In this review, we summarized aptasensors for virus detection in recent years according to the classification of the viral target protein, and illustrated common detection mechanisms in the aptasensors (colorimetry, fluorescence assay, surface plasmon resonance (SPR), surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy (SERS), electrochemical detection, and field-effect transistor (FET)). Furthermore, aptamers against different target proteins of viruses were summarized. The relationships between the different biomarkers of the viruses and the detection methods, and their performances were revealed. In addition, the challenges and future directions of aptasensors were discussed. This review will provide valuable references for constructing on-site aptasensors for detecting viruses, especially the SARS-CoV-2.
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- Beibei Lou
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan Province, PR China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan Province, PR China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, Hunan Province, PR China.,Molecular Imaging Research Center of Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, PR China
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Mostafa M, Barhoum A, Sehit E, Gewaid H, Mostafa E, Omran MM, Abdalla MS, Abdel-Haleem FM, Altintas Z, Forster RJ. Current trends in COVID-19 diagnosis and its new variants in physiological fluids: Surface antigens, antibodies, nucleic acids, and RNA sequencing. Trends Analyt Chem 2022; 157:116750. [PMID: 36060607 PMCID: PMC9425703 DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Rapid, highly sensitive, and accurate virus circulation monitoring techniques are critical to limit the spread of the virus and reduce the social and economic burden. Therefore, point-of-use diagnostic devices have played a critical role in addressing the outbreak of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) viruses. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current techniques developed for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in various body fluids (e.g., blood, urine, feces, saliva, tears, and semen) and considers the mutations (i.e., Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Omicron). We classify and comprehensively discuss the detection methods depending on the biomarker measured (i.e., surface antigen, antibody, and nucleic acid) and the measurement techniques such as lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), microarray analysis, clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and biosensors. Finally, we addressed the challenges of rapidly identifying emerging variants, detecting the virus in the early stages of infection, the detection sensitivity, selectivity, and specificity, and commented on how these challenges can be overcome in the future.
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- Menna Mostafa
- NanoStruc Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, 11795, Cairo, Egypt
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- National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, D09 V209, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technical University of Berlin, 10623, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, 24143, Kiel, Germany
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- School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, 152-160 Pearse St, Dublin, D02R590, Ireland
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- Borg Pharmaceutical Industries, Refaat Hassan St, Al Abageyah, El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, 16, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, 11795, Cairo, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, 11795, Cairo, Egypt
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, 12613, Giza, Egypt
- Center for Hazards Mitigation, Environmental Studies and Research (CHMESR), Cairo University, 12613, Giza, Egypt
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technical University of Berlin, 10623, Berlin, Germany
- Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, 24143, Kiel, Germany
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- National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, D09 V209, Dublin, Ireland
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Wang J, Davidson JL, Kaur S, Dextre AA, Ranjbaran M, Kamel MS, Athalye SM, Verma MS. Paper-Based Biosensors for the Detection of Nucleic Acids from Pathogens. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12121094. [PMID: 36551061 PMCID: PMC9776365 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Paper-based biosensors are microfluidic analytical devices used for the detection of biochemical substances. The unique properties of paper-based biosensors, including low cost, portability, disposability, and ease of use, make them an excellent tool for point-of-care testing. Among all analyte detection methods, nucleic acid-based pathogen detection offers versatility due to the ease of nucleic acid synthesis. In a point-of-care testing context, the combination of nucleic acid detection and a paper-based platform allows for accurate detection. This review offers an overview of contemporary paper-based biosensors for detecting nucleic acids from pathogens. The methods and limitations of implementing an integrated portable paper-based platform are discussed. The review concludes with potential directions for future research in the development of paper-based biosensors.
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- Jiangshan Wang
- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Gul I, Zhai S, Zhong X, Chen Q, Yuan X, Du Z, Chen Z, Raheem MA, Deng L, Leeansyah E, Zhang C, Yu D, Qin P. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2-Based Biosensing Modalities and Devices for Coronavirus Detection. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12110984. [PMID: 36354493 PMCID: PMC9688389 DOI: 10.3390/bios12110984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Rapid and cost-effective diagnostic tests for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are a critical and valuable weapon for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic response. SARS-CoV-2 invasion is primarily mediated by human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2). Recent developments in ACE2-based SARS-CoV-2 detection modalities accentuate the potential of this natural host-virus interaction for developing point-of-care (POC) COVID-19 diagnostic systems. Although research on harnessing ACE2 for SARS-CoV-2 detection is in its infancy, some interesting biosensing devices have been developed, showing the commercial viability of this intriguing new approach. The exquisite performance of the reported ACE2-based COVID-19 biosensors provides opportunities for researchers to develop rapid detection tools suitable for virus detection at points of entry, workplaces, or congregate scenarios in order to effectively implement pandemic control and management plans. However, to be considered as an emerging approach, the rationale for ACE2-based biosensing needs to be critically and comprehensively surveyed and discussed. Herein, we review the recent status of ACE2-based detection methods, the signal transduction principles in ACE2 biosensors and the development trend in the future. We discuss the challenges to development of ACE2-biosensors and delineate prospects for their use, along with recommended solutions and suggestions.
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- Ijaz Gul
- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518132, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Computer Science and Technology, School of Mechanical, Electrical & Information Engineering, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Islam A, Haider F, Ahmmed Aoni R, Ahmed R. Plasmonic photonic biosensor: in situ detection and quantification of SARS-CoV-2 particles. OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 30:40277-40291. [PMID: 36298963 DOI: 10.1364/oe.469937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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We conceptualized and numerically investigated a photonic crystal fiber (PCF)-based surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor for rapid detection and quantification of novel coronavirus. The plasmonic gold-based optical sensor permits three different ways to quantify the virus concentrations inside patient's body based on different ligand-analyte conjugate pairs. This photonic biosensor demonstrates viable detections of SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding-domain (RBD), mutated viral single-stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA) and human monoclonal antibody immunoglobulin G (IgG). A marquise-shaped core is introduced to facilitate efficient light-tailoring. Analytes are dissolved in sterile phosphate buffered saline (PBS) and surfaced on the plasmonic metal layer for realizing detection. The 1-pyrene butyric acid n-hydroxy-succinimide ester is numerically used to immobilize the analytes on the sensing interface. Using the finite element method (FEM), the proposed sensor is studied critically and optimized for the refractive index (RI) range from 1.3348-1.3576, since the target analytes RIs fluctuate within this range depending on the severity of the viral infection. The polarization-dependent sensor exhibits dominant sensing attributes for x-polarized mode, where it shows the average wavelength sensitivities of 2,009 nm/RIU, 2,745 nm/RIU and 1,984 nm/RIU for analytes: spike RBD, extracted coronavirus RNA and antibody IgG, respectively. The corresponding median amplitude sensitivities are 135 RIU-1, 196 RIU-1 and 140 RIU-1, respectively. The maximum sensor resolution and figure of merit are found 2.53 × 10-5 RIU and 101 RIU-1, respectively for viral RNA detection. Also, a significant limit of detection (LOD) of 6.42 × 10-9 RIU2/nm is obtained. Considering modern bioassays, the proposed compact photonic sensor will be well-suited for rapid point-of-care COVID testing.
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Xu M, Li Y, Lin C, Peng Y, Zhao S, Yang X, Yang Y. Recent Advances of Representative Optical Biosensors for Rapid and Sensitive Diagnostics of SARS-CoV-2. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12100862. [PMID: 36291001 PMCID: PMC9599922 DOI: 10.3390/bios12100862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The outbreak of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has again emphasized the significance of developing rapid and highly sensitive testing tools for quickly identifying infected patients. Although the current reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) diagnostic techniques can satisfy the required sensitivity and specificity, the inherent disadvantages with time-consuming, sophisticated equipment and professional operators limit its application scopes. Compared with traditional detection techniques, optical biosensors based on nanomaterials/nanostructures have received much interest in the detection of SARS-CoV-2 due to the high sensitivity, high accuracy, and fast response. In this review, the research progress on optical biosensors in SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis, including fluorescence biosensors, colorimetric biosensors, Surface Enhancement Raman Scattering (SERS) biosensors, and Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) biosensors, was comprehensively summarized. Further, promising strategies to improve optical biosensors are also explained. Optical biosensors can not only realize the rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 but also be applied to judge the infectiousness of the virus and guide the choice of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, showing enormous potential to become point-of-care detection tools for the timely control of the pandemic.
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- Meimei Xu
- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.19(A) Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.19(A) Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.19(A) Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.19(A) Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Pohanka M. Progress in Biosensors for the Point-of-Care Diagnosis of COVID-19. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:s22197423. [PMID: 36236521 PMCID: PMC9571584 DOI: 10.3390/s22197423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly virulent infection that has caused a pandemic since 2019. Early diagnosis of the disease has been recognized as one of the important approaches to minimize the pathological impact and spread of infection. Point-of-care tests proved to be substantial analytical tools, and especially lateral flow immunoassays (lateral flow tests) serve the purpose. In the last few years, biosensors have gained popularity. These are simple but highly sensitive and accurate analytical devices composed from a selective molecule such as an antibody or antigen and a sensor platform. Biosensors would be an advanced alternative to current point-of-care tests for COVID-19 diagnosis and standard laboratory methods as well. Recent discoveries related to point-of-care diagnostic tests for COVID-19, the development of biosensors for specific antibodies and specific virus parts or their genetic information are reviewed.
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- Miroslav Pohanka
- Faculty of Military Health Sciences, University of Defense, Trebesska 1575, CZ-50001 Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Chang TC, Sun AY, Huang YC, Wang CH, Wang SC, Chau LK. Integration of Power-Free and Self-Contained Microfluidic Chip with Fiber Optic Particle Plasmon Resonance Aptasensor for Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12100785. [PMID: 36290923 PMCID: PMC9599074 DOI: 10.3390/bios12100785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The global pandemic of COVID-19 has created an unrivalled need for sensitive and rapid point-of-care testing (POCT) methods for the detection of infectious viruses. For the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the nucleocapsid protein (N-protein) is one of the most abundant structural proteins of the virus and it serves as a useful diagnostic marker for detection. Herein, we report a fiber optic particle plasmon resonance (FOPPR) biosensor which employed a single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) aptamer as the recognition element to detect the SARS-CoV-2 N-protein in 15 min with a limit of detection (LOD) of 2.8 nM, meeting the acceptable LOD of 106 copies/mL set by the WHO target product profile. The sensor chip is a microfluidic chip based on the balance between the gravitational potential and the capillary force to control fluid loading, thus enabling the power-free auto-flowing function. It also has a risk-free self-contained design to avoid the risk of the virus leaking into the environment. These findings demonstrate the potential for designing a low-cost and robust POCT device towards rapid antigen detection for early screening of SARS-CoV-2 and its related mutants.
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- Ting-Chou Chang
- Center for Nano Bio-Detection, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621301, Taiwan
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- Instant NanoBiosensors, Co., Ltd., Taipei 115010, Taiwan
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- Instant NanoBiosensors, Co., Ltd., Taipei 115010, Taiwan
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- Center for Nano Bio-Detection, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621301, Taiwan
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- Center for Nano Bio-Detection, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621301, Taiwan
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 62102, Taiwan
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- Center for Nano Bio-Detection, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 621301, Taiwan
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi 62102, Taiwan
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Tan Q, Wu S, Liu Z, Wu X, Forsberg E, He S. High sensitivity detection of SARS-CoV-2 by an optofluidic hollow eccentric core fiber. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2022; 13:4592-4605. [PMID: 36187268 PMCID: PMC9484443 DOI: 10.1364/boe.465136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), efficient real-time monitoring has become one of the challenges faced in SARS-CoV-2 virus detection. A compact all-fiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer optofluidic sensor based on a hollow eccentric core fiber (HECF) for the detection and real-time monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein (SARS-CoV-2 S2) is proposed, analyzed and demonstrated. The sensor is comprised of fusion splicing single mode fiber (SMF), hollow core fiber (HCF) and HECF. After the incident light passes through the HCF from the SMF, it uniformly enters the air hole and the suspended micrometer-scale fiber core of the HECF to form a compact all-fiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI). HECF is side polished to remove part of the cladding that the suspended fiber core can contact the external environment. Subsequently, the mouse anti SARS-CoV-2 S2 antibody is fixed on the surface of the suspended-core for the sake of achieving high sensitivity and specific sensing of SARS-CoV-2 S2. The limit of detection (LOD) of the sensor is 26.8 pM. The proposed sensor has high sensitivity, satisfactory selectivity, and can be fabricated at low cost making it highly suitable for point-of-care testing and high-throughput detection of early stage of COVID-19 infection.
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- Qin Tan
- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
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- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Centre for Optical and Electromagnetic Research, National Engineering Research Center for Optical Instruments, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo 315100, China
- Shanghai Institute for Advanced Study, Zhejiang University, China
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A Framework for Biosensors Assisted by Multiphoton Effects and Machine Learning. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12090710. [PMID: 36140093 PMCID: PMC9496380 DOI: 10.3390/bios12090710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The ability to interpret information through automatic sensors is one of the most important pillars of modern technology. In particular, the potential of biosensors has been used to evaluate biological information of living organisms, and to detect danger or predict urgent situations in a battlefield, as in the invasion of SARS-CoV-2 in this era. This work is devoted to describing a panoramic overview of optical biosensors that can be improved by the assistance of nonlinear optics and machine learning methods. Optical biosensors have demonstrated their effectiveness in detecting a diverse range of viruses. Specifically, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has generated disturbance all over the world, and biosensors have emerged as a key for providing an analysis based on physical and chemical phenomena. In this perspective, we highlight how multiphoton interactions can be responsible for an enhancement in sensibility exhibited by biosensors. The nonlinear optical effects open up a series of options to expand the applications of optical biosensors. Nonlinearities together with computer tools are suitable for the identification of complex low-dimensional agents. Machine learning methods can approximate functions to reveal patterns in the detection of dynamic objects in the human body and determine viruses, harmful entities, or strange kinetics in cells.
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Leitão C, Pereira SO, Marques C, Cennamo N, Zeni L, Shaimerdenova M, Ayupova T, Tosi D. Cost-Effective Fiber Optic Solutions for Biosensing. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:575. [PMID: 36004971 PMCID: PMC9405647 DOI: 10.3390/bios12080575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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In the last years, optical fiber sensors have proven to be a reliable and versatile biosensing tool. Optical fiber biosensors (OFBs) are analytical devices that use optical fibers as transducers, with the advantages of being easily coated and biofunctionalized, allowing the monitorization of all functionalization and detection in real-time, as well as being small in size and geometrically flexible, thus allowing device miniaturization and portability for point-of-care (POC) testing. Knowing the potential of such biosensing tools, this paper reviews the reported OFBs which are, at the moment, the most cost-effective. Different fiber configurations are highlighted, namely, end-face reflected, unclad, D- and U-shaped, tips, ball resonators, tapered, light-diffusing, and specialty fibers. Packaging techniques to enhance OFBs' application in the medical field, namely for implementing in subcutaneous, percutaneous, and endoscopic operations as well as in wearable structures, are presented and discussed. Interrogation approaches of OFBs using smartphones' hardware are a great way to obtain cost-effective sensing approaches. In this review paper, different architectures of such interrogation methods and their respective applications are presented. Finally, the application of OFBs in monitoring three crucial fields of human life and wellbeing are reported: detection of cancer biomarkers, detection of cardiovascular biomarkers, and environmental monitoring.
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- Cátia Leitão
- i3N, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.O.P.); (C.M.)
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- i3N, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.O.P.); (C.M.)
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- i3N, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.O.P.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy; (N.C.); (L.Z.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via Roma 29, 81031 Aversa, Italy; (N.C.); (L.Z.)
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (M.S.); (T.A.)
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (M.S.); (T.A.)
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- School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan; (M.S.); (T.A.)
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioinstruments, National Laboratory Astana, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan
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Pandey PS, Raghuwanshi SK, Shadab A, Ansari MTI, Tiwari UK, Kumar S. SPR Based Biosensing Chip for COVID-19 Diagnosis-A Review. IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL 2022; 22:13800-13810. [PMID: 36346093 DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2021.3133007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) techniques are highly accurate in detecting biomolecular like blood group measurement, food adulteration, milk adulteration and recently developing as a rapid detection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. In order to validate the clinical diagnosis, Real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) of nasopharyngeal swabs has been utilized, which is time consuming and expensive. For fast and accurate detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, SPR based biosensing chips are described in this review article. SPR sensors have the potential to be employed for fast, accurate, and portable SARS-CoV-2 virus diagnosis. To combat the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there is considerable interest in creating innovative biosensors that are quick, reliable, and sensitive for COVID-19 diagnosis.
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- Purnendu Shekhar Pandey
- Optical Fiber Sensor LaboratoryDepartment of Electronics EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
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- Department of Electronics EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
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- Optical Fiber Sensor LaboratoryDepartment of Electronics EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
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- Optical Fiber Sensor LaboratoryDepartment of Electronics EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
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- Advanced Materials and Sensors DivisionCentral Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) Chandigarh 160030 India
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information TechnologyLiaocheng University Liaocheng 252059 China
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Pandey PS, Raghuwanshi SK, Shadab A, Ansari MTI, Tiwari UK, Kumar S. SPR Based Biosensing Chip for COVID-19 Diagnosis-A Review. IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL 2022; 22:13800-13810. [PMID: 36346093 PMCID: PMC9423036 DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2022.3181423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) techniques are highly accurate in detecting biomolecular like blood group measurement, food adulteration, milk adulteration and recently developing as a rapid detection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. In order to validate the clinical diagnosis, Real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) of nasopharyngeal swabs has been utilized, which is time consuming and expensive. For fast and accurate detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, SPR based biosensing chips are described in this review article. SPR sensors have the potential to be employed for fast, accurate, and portable SARS-CoV-2 virus diagnosis. To combat the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there is considerable interest in creating innovative biosensors that are quick, reliable, and sensitive for COVID-19 diagnosis.
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- Purnendu Shekhar Pandey
- Optical Fiber Sensor LaboratoryDepartment of Electronics EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
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- Department of Electronics EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
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- Optical Fiber Sensor LaboratoryDepartment of Electronics EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
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- Optical Fiber Sensor LaboratoryDepartment of Electronics EngineeringIndian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
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- Advanced Materials and Sensors DivisionCentral Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) Chandigarh 160030 India
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology, School of Physics Science and Information TechnologyLiaocheng University Liaocheng 252059 China
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The effect of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic on global healthcare systems has underlined the importance of timely and cost-effective point-of-care diagnosis of viruses. The need for ultrasensitive easy-to-use platforms has culminated in an increased interest for rapid response equipment-free alternatives to conventional diagnostic methods such as polymerase chain reaction, western-blot assay, etc. Furthermore, the poor stability and the bleaching behavior of several contemporary fluorescent reporters is a major obstacle in understanding the mechanism of viral infection thus retarding drug screening and development. Owing to their extraordinary surface-to-volume ratio as well as their quantum confinement and charge transfer properties, nanomaterials are desirable additives to sensing and imaging systems to amplify their signal response as well as temporal resolution. Their large surface area promotes biomolecular integration as well as efficacious signal transduction. Due to their hole mobility, photostability, resistance to photobleaching, and intense brightness, nanomaterials have a considerable edge over organic dyes for single virus tracking. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art of combining carbon-allotrope, inorganic and organic-based nanomaterials with virus sensing and tracking methods, starting with the impact of human pathogenic viruses on the society. We address how different nanomaterials can be used in various virus sensing platforms (e.g. lab-on-a-chip, paper, and smartphone-based point-of-care systems) as well as in virus tracking applications. We discuss the enormous potential for the use of nanomaterials as simple, versatile, and affordable tools for detecting and tracing viruses infectious to humans, animals, plants as well as bacteria. We present latest examples in this direction by emphasizing major advantages and limitations.
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- Muqsit Pirzada
- Technical University of Berlin, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Maths, Straße des 17. Juni 124, Berlin 10623, Germany. .,Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kaiserstr 2, 24143 Kiel, Germany
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- Technical University of Berlin, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Maths, Straße des 17. Juni 124, Berlin 10623, Germany. .,Institute of Materials Science, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, Kaiserstr 2, 24143 Kiel, Germany
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