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Zieger SE, Koren K. Machine learning for optical chemical multi-analyte imaging : Why we should dare and why it's not without risks. Anal Bioanal Chem 2023; 415:2749-2761. [PMID: 37071140 PMCID: PMC10185573 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-04678-8] [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: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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Simultaneous sensing of metabolic analytes such as pH and O2 is critical in complex and heterogeneous biological environments where analytes often are interrelated. However, measuring all target analytes at the same time and position is often challenging. A major challenge preventing further progress occurs when sensor signals cannot be directly correlated to analyte concentrations due to additional effects, overshadowing and complicating the actual correlations. In fields related to optical sensing, machine learning has already shown its potential to overcome these challenges by solving nested and multidimensional correlations. Hence, we want to apply machine learning models to fluorescence-based optical chemical sensors to facilitate simultaneous imaging of multiple analytes in 2D. We present a proof-of-concept approach for simultaneous imaging of pH and dissolved O2 using an optical chemical sensor, a hyperspectral camera for image acquisition, and a multi-layered machine learning model based on a decision tree algorithm (XGBoost) for data analysis. Our model predicts dissolved O2 and pH with a mean absolute error of < 4.50·10-2 and < 1.96·10-1, respectively, and a root mean square error of < 2.12·10-1 and < 4.42·10-1, respectively. Besides the model-building process, we discuss the potentials of machine learning for optical chemical sensing, especially regarding multi-analyte imaging, and highlight risks of bias that can arise in machine learning-based data analysis.
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- Silvia E Zieger
- Aarhus University Centre for Water Technology (WATEC), Department of Biology, Section for Microbiology, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 114, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Aarhus University Centre for Water Technology (WATEC), Department of Biology, Section for Microbiology, Aarhus University, Ny Munkegade 114, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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Mann MM, Tang JD, Berger BW. Engineering human liver fatty acid binding protein for detection of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances. Biotechnol Bioeng 2021; 119:513-522. [PMID: 34723386 DOI: 10.1002/bit.27981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of synthetic fluorinated chemicals with surface active and water-repellent properties. The combination of wide-spread use in numerous consumer and industrial products and extended biological half-lives arising from strong carbon-fluorine bonds has led to significant accumulation of PFAS in humans. As most human interaction with PFAS comes from ingestion, it is important to be able to detect PFAS in drinking water as well as in agricultural water. Here we present an approach to designing a fluorescence-based biosensor for the rapid detection of PFAS based on human liver fatty acid binding protein (hLFABP). Introduction of solvatochromic fluorophores within the ligand binding pocket (L50) allowed for intrinsic detection of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS) via blue-shifts in fluorescence emission spectra. Initially, a single tryptophan mutation (L50W) was found to be able to detect PFOA with a limit of detection (LOD) of 2.8 ppm. We improved the sensitivity of the biosensor by exchanging tryptophan for the thiol reactive fluorophore, acrylodan. The acrylodan conjugated C69S/F50C hLFABP variant is capable of detecting PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxS in PBS with LODs of 112 ppb, 345 ppb, and 1.09 ppm, respectively. The protein-based sensor is also capable of detecting these contaminants at similar ranges in spiked environmental water samples, including samples containing an interfering anionic surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate. Overall, this study demonstrates engineered hLFABP is a useful platform for detection of PFAS in environmental water samples and highlights its ease of use and versatility in field applications.
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- Madison M Mann
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Ultra-selective determination of carbofuran by electrochemical sensor based on nickel oxide nanoparticles stabilized by ionic liquid. MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00706-020-02704-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In recent years, advances in immunosensor device fabrication have significantly expanded the use of this technology in a broad range of applications including clinical diagnosis, food analysis, quality control, environmental studies and industrial monitoring. The most important aspect in fabrication is to obtain a design that provides a low detection limit. The utilization of nanomaterials as a label, catalyst and biosensing transducer is, perhaps, the most popular approach in ultrasensitive devices. This chapter reviews recent advances in immunosensor fabrication and summarizes the most recent studies. Strategies employed to significantly improve sensitivity and specificity of immunosensor technology and the advantages and limitations thereof are explored.
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- Muhammet Aydin
- Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Scientific and Technological Research Center, Tekirdağ, Turkey.
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- Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Scientific and Technological Research Center, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Bioengineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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Trojanowicz M. Flow Chemistry in Contemporary Chemical Sciences: A Real Variety of Its Applications. Molecules 2020; 25:E1434. [PMID: 32245225 PMCID: PMC7146634 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25061434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Flow chemistry is an area of contemporary chemistry exploiting the hydrodynamic conditions of flowing liquids to provide particular environments for chemical reactions. These particular conditions of enhanced and strictly regulated transport of reagents, improved interface contacts, intensification of heat transfer, and safe operation with hazardous chemicals can be utilized in chemical synthesis, both for mechanization and automation of analytical procedures, and for the investigation of the kinetics of ultrafast reactions. Such methods are developed for more than half a century. In the field of chemical synthesis, they are used mostly in pharmaceutical chemistry for efficient syntheses of small amounts of active substances. In analytical chemistry, flow measuring systems are designed for environmental applications and industrial monitoring, as well as medical and pharmaceutical analysis, providing essential enhancement of the yield of analyses and precision of analytical determinations. The main concept of this review is to show the overlapping of development trends in the design of instrumentation and various ways of the utilization of specificity of chemical operations under flow conditions, especially for synthetic and analytical purposes, with a simultaneous presentation of the still rather limited correspondence between these two main areas of flow chemistry.
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- Marek Trojanowicz
- Laboratory of Nuclear Analytical Methods, Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna 16, 03–195 Warsaw, Poland;
- Department of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, 02–093 Warsaw, Poland
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Long F, Li W, Song D, Han X, Zhou Y, Fang S, Xu W, Liu J, Zhu A. Portable and automated fluorescence microarray biosensing platform for on-site parallel detection and early-warning of multiple pollutants. Talanta 2019; 210:120650. [PMID: 31987168 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The portable and automated fluorescence microarray biosensing platform (FMB) that employed a compact hybrid optical structure, microfluidics, and microarray biosensors was constructed for on-site parallel detection of multiple analytes. In the FMB, a hybrid optical structure that composed of a 1 × 4 single mode fiber optic coupler, four fiber optic switches, a single-multi mode fiber optic bundle coupler was at the first time developed for the transmission of the excitation light and the collection and transmission of multi-channel fluorescence signals. Through the control of fiber optic switches, the parallel fluorescence assay of four channels could be achieved using only one excitation light and one photodiode detector on the basis of the time-resolved effect. This optical design not only greatly increased the efficiency of light transmission and fluorescence collection and detection sensitivity of the FMB, but also allows the miniaturization and portability of the whole system because of few optical separation elements used and no requirement of rigorous optical alignment. Taking Microcystin-LR (MC-LR), 2,4-D, atrazine (ATZ), and bisphenol A (BPA) for example, the application potential of the FMB to rapidly and parallelly detect four typical pollutants in real water with high sensitivity and specificity was demonstrated. The limits of detection of MC-LR, 2,4-D, ATZ, and BPA were 0.04 μg/L, 0.09 μg/L, 0.02 μg/L, and 0.03 μg/L, respectively. The FMB could also achieve early-warning of pollutants thanks to its ability of rapidity, high-frequency, and multiple-analyte detection. The FMB has significant implications as a multiplexable, portable, rapid, and quantitative detection platform for pollution accidents and water quality management to satisfy the increasing demands of alerting and protecting civilians.
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- Feng Long
- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China.
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing, 102205, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Environment and Natural Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Beijing, 102205, China; State Key Laboratory of NBC Protection FOR Civilian, Beijing, 102205, China
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Hossain SMZ, Mansour N. Biosensors for on-line water quality monitoring – a review. ARAB JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/25765299.2019.1691434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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- S. M. Zakir Hossain
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bahrain, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bahrain, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain
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Sheng W, Shi Y, Ma J, Wang L, Zhang B, Chang Q, Duan W, Wang S. Highly sensitive atrazine fluorescence immunoassay by using magnetic separation and upconversion nanoparticles as labels. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:564. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3667-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Sanchis A, Salvador JP, Marco MP. Multiplexed immunochemical techniques for the detection of pollutants in aquatic environments. Trends Analyt Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2018.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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A dynamic development of methodologies of analytical flow injection measurements during four decades since their invention has reinforced the solid position of flow analysis in the arsenal of techniques and instrumentation of contemporary chemical analysis.
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- Marek Trojanowicz
- Laboratory of Nuclear Analytical Methods
- Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology
- 03-195 Warsaw
- Poland
- Department of Chemistry
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- Laboratory of Nuclear Analytical Methods
- Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology
- 03-195 Warsaw
- Poland
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Belkhamssa N, Justino CIL, Santos PSM, Cardoso S, Lopes I, Duarte AC, Rocha-Santos T, Ksibi M. Label-free disposable immunosensor for detection of atrazine. Talanta 2015; 146:430-4. [PMID: 26695286 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2015.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2015] [Revised: 09/05/2015] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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This work reports the construction of a fast, disposable, and label-free immunosensor for the determination of atrazine. The immunosensor is based on a field effect transistor (FET) where a network of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) acts as the conductor channel, constituting carbon nanotubes field effect transistors (CNTFETs). Anti-atrazine antibodies were adsorbed onto the SWCNTs and subsequently the SWCNTs were protected with Tween 20 to prevent the non-specific binding of bacteria or proteins. The principle of the immunoreaction consists in the direct adsorption of atrazine specific antibodies (anti-atrazine) to SWCNTs networks. After exposed to increasing concentrations of atrazine, the CNTFETs could be used as useful label-free platforms to detect atrazine. Under the optimal conditions, a limit of detection as low as 0.001 ng mL(-1) was obtained, which is lower than that of other methods for the atrazine detection, and in a working range between 0.001 and 10 ng mL(-1). The average recoveries obtained for real water samples spiked with atrazine varied from 87.3% to 108.0%. The results show that the constructed sensors display a high sensitivity and could be useful tools for detecting pesticides like atrazine at low concentrations. They could be also applied to the determination of atrazine in environmental aqueous samples, such as seawater and riverine water.
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- Najet Belkhamssa
- Laboratory of Water, Energy and Environment, National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, Route de Soukra Km 3,5 P.O. Box 1173, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Department of Chemistry & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; ISEIT/Viseu, Instituto Piaget, Estrada do Alto do Gaio, Galifonge, 3515-776 Lordosa, Viseu, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry & CESAM, University of Aveiro, Campus de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Water, Energy and Environment, National School of Engineers of Sfax (ENIS), University of Sfax, Route de Soukra Km 3,5 P.O. Box 1173, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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A new surface plasmon resonance immunosensor for triazine pesticide determination in bovine milk: a comparison with conventional amperometric and screen-printed immunodevices. SENSORS 2015; 15:10255-70. [PMID: 25942643 PMCID: PMC4482009 DOI: 10.3390/s150510255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2015] [Revised: 04/03/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A detailed comparison was made of the analytical features of a new Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) immunodevice for triazine pesticide determination with those of two other amperometric (conventional and screen-printed) immunosensors and the advantages and disadvantages of the SPR method were thoroughly investigated. For conventional amperometric and screen-printed devices, "competitive" assays were used; conversely, the SPR transduction technique allowed a "direct" measurement format to be used. As far as the main analytical data are concerned, the SPR method does not seem to offer substantial advantages. Nevertheless the measurement time is much shorter and the measurement itself much easier to perform. Lastly several applications and recovery tests were carried out on bovine milk samples, before and after spiking, to check for triazine pesticides in the samples, obtaining satisfactory results.
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Stefan-van Staden RI, Bokretsion RG, van Staden JF, Aboul-Enein HY. Immunosensors in Clinical and Environmental Analysis. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2013.866035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Kudłak B, Szczepańska N, Owczarek K, Mazerska Z, Namieśnik J. Revision of Biological Methods for Determination of EDC Presence and Their Endocrine Potential. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2014; 45:191-200. [DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2014.904731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Immunoassays and biosensors for the detection of cyanobacterial toxins in water. SENSORS 2013; 13:15085-112. [PMID: 24196435 PMCID: PMC3871135 DOI: 10.3390/s131115085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2013] [Revised: 10/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Algal blooms are a frequent phenomenon in nearly all kinds of fresh water. Global warming and eutrophication by waste water, air pollution and fertilizers seem to lead to an increased frequency of occurrence. Many cyanobacteria produce hazardous and quite persistent toxins, which can contaminate the respective water bodies. This may limit the use of the raw water for many purposes. The purification of the contaminated water might be quite costly, which makes a continuous and large scale treatment economically unfeasible in many cases. Due to the obvious risks of algal toxins, an online or mobile detection method would be highly desirable. Several biosensor systems have been presented in the literature for this purpose. In this review, their mode of operation, performance and general suitability for the intended purpose will be described and critically discussed. Finally, an outlook on current developments and future prospects will be given.
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Jia K, Eltzov E, Toury T, Marks RS, Ionescu RE. A lower limit of detection for atrazine was obtained using bioluminescent reporter bacteria via a lower incubation temperature. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2012; 84:221-226. [PMID: 22858105 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2012.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2012] [Revised: 07/07/2012] [Accepted: 07/10/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The present article reports on the influence of various atrazine concentrations to the response of genetically modified Escherichia coli TV1061 bacterial cells while modulating the experimental conditions. Interesting increases of bioluminescence signals are recorded for E. coli TV1061 bacteria in the presence of 10 μg/mL atrazine concentration named "high-toxicity bacteria alert" when compared with 1 μg/mL -10 fg/mL atrazine termed "low-toxicity bacteria alert". Detecting the effect of atrazine via its effect on bioluminescence of bacteria has been carried out by two consecutive measurements (fresh and overnight modes) at different concentrations of analyte. We have shown that a more precise discrimination at lower-toxicity concentrations can be obtained through overnight incubation of bacteria with the analyte at 4 °C. In addition, centrifugation of bacterial cells and analyte dilutions has been performed in order to ensure a better interaction between the insoluble atrazine pesticide and the bacterial cells.
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- Kun Jia
- Laboratoire de Nanotechnologie et d'Instrumentation Optique, Institute Charles Delaunay, Université de Technologie de Troyes, UMR-STMR CNRS 6279, 12 rue Marie-Curie BP2060, 10010 Troyes Cedex, France
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Trojanowicz M. Flow-injection analysis as a tool for determination of pharmaceutical residues in aqueous environment. Talanta 2012; 96:3-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2011.12.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2011] [Revised: 12/27/2011] [Accepted: 12/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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de Solla SR, Struger J, McDaniel TV. Detection limits can influence the interpretation of pesticide monitoring data in Canadian surface waters. CHEMOSPHERE 2012; 86:565-571. [PMID: 22137558 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2011.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2011] [Revised: 09/16/2011] [Accepted: 09/20/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Water quality monitoring programs rely on residue data that are frequently left censored, due to some observations occurring below the Method Detection Limit (MDL). Our objective was to determine the influence the MDL has on the interpretation of pesticide residues in surface waters. Water samples from tributaries in southern and central Ontario were collected by Environment Canada from 2003 to 2008 and were analyzed for 27 pesticides, with MDLs that averaged 7.02 ng(-1) L (range 0.39-25.1 ng(-1) L). We then simulated MDLs ranging from 25 to 1700 ng(-1) L, to determine the impact this would have on the reporting of pesticide concentrations and detections. The mean number of pesticides detected simultaneously declined with increasing, i.e. less sensitive MDLs, from 5.02 pesticides (native MDL) to 0.08 pesticides detected (MDL<1700 ng(-1) L). We compared the proportion of sites where pesticides were detected in surface waters under five MDL scenarios for 13 selected pesticides. The proportions decreased sharply with increasing MDLs. We calculated detection probabilities in an effort to compensate for higher MDLs using maximum likelihood; while adjusting for detection probabilities generally improved estimates of the presence of pesticides, as the MDLs increased the ability to compensate for detection probabilities deteriorated and became unviable at high MDLs. Depending on the method of substitution for observations below MDL (replacement with ½ × or 0 × MDL), the mean and median pesticide residues became increasingly over- and underestimated, respectively, at higher MDLs. Although monitoring programs that are focused on exceedences of water quality guidelines may not require low MDLs, the achievable goals of monitoring programs oriented towards other ecological and toxicological objectives may be limited by higher MDLs.
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- Shane R de Solla
- Wildlife and Landscape Science Directorate, Environment Canada, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7R 4A6.
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A label-free electrochemical immunosensor for direct, signal-on and sensitive pesticide detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2012; 31:62-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2011.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2011] [Revised: 09/19/2011] [Accepted: 09/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Zhang M, Liu S, Zhuang H, Hu Y. Determination of dimethyl phthalate in environment water samples by a highly sensitive indirect competitive ELISA. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2011; 166:436-45. [PMID: 22081328 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-011-9439-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2011] [Accepted: 10/26/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Recent controversy over the discovery of clouding agents containing the banned chemical di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in beverages in 2011 in Taiwan has caused public concerns. For the detection of dimethyl phthalate (DMP) in environment water samples, an indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ic-ELISA) was developed in this paper. Dimethyl 4-aminophthalate (4-DMAP) was covalently attached to bovine serum albumin as immunogen by a diazotization method. The conjugation of DMAP and ovalbumin as coating antigen was obtained in the same way. Polyclonal antibody was obtained from New Zealand white rabbits. Under the optimized conditions, DMP was detected in the concentration range of 0.02-419 ng/mL with a detection limit of 0.01 ng/mL. The proposed method has been applied to the analysis of river water, lake water, and rain water samples. Satisfactory recoveries were obtained ranging from 90.6% to 105.5%. The cross-reactivities of the anti-DMP antibody to seven structurally related phthalate esters were below 10%. The data demonstrated that the ic-ELISA method described in our study is a simple, sensitive, and specific method and showed that this assay is a reliable tool to detect DMP in water samples.
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- Mingcui Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Chemo-Biosensing, Anhui Province, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, Anhui Province 241000, China.
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Mussardo P, Corda E, González-Ruiz V, Rajesh J, Girotti S, Martín MA, Olives AI. Study of non-covalent interactions of luotonin A derivatives and the DNA minor groove as a first step in the study of their analytical potential as DNA probes. Anal Bioanal Chem 2011; 400:321-7. [PMID: 21243339 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-010-4640-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2010] [Revised: 12/14/2010] [Accepted: 12/21/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The interaction between DNA and several newly synthesized derivatives of the natural anticancer compound luotonin A has been studied. The results from our work reveal an effective and selective alkaloid/double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA) interaction. In the presence of increasing amounts of ds-DNA, a noticeable fluorescence quenching of the luotonin A derivatives under study was observed. However, this effect did not take place when single-stranded DNA (ss-DNA) was employed. The association constant alkaloids/ds-DNA was calculated by quantitation of such a quenching effect. The influence of other quenchers, namely Co(2+) and Br(-) on the native fluorescence of luotonin A and derivatives was also studied, and a remarkable quenching effect was observed for both ions. We have also investigated how by binding DNA the alkaloids could get protected from the external Co(2+) and Br(-) quenchers. The Stern-Volmer constants (K (SV)) for Co(2+) and Br(-) quenching effect on the studied alkaloids were considerably reduced (10-50%) after incubation of the compounds in the presence of DNA with regard to the K (SV) values in absence of DNA. An increase in the fluorescence anisotropy values of luotonins was also produced only in the presence of ds-DNA but not in the case of ss-DNA. To better characterize the nature of that interaction, viscosimetry assays and ethidium bromide displacement studies were conducted. With regard to DNA reference solutions, the viscosity of solutions containing DNA and luotonin A derivatives was reduced or not significantly increased. It was also observed that the studied compounds were unable to displace the intercalating agent ethidium bromide. All of these results, together with the obtained association constants values (K (ass) = 2.2 × 10(2) - 1.3 × 10(3)), support that neither covalent nor intercalating interactions luotonin A derivatives/ds-DNA are produced, leading to the conclusion that these alkaloids bind ds-DNA through the minor groove. The specific changes in the fluorescence behavior of luotonin A and derivatives distinguishing between ss-DNA and ds-DNA binding, lead us to propose these compounds as attractive turn-off probes to detect DNA hybridization.
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- Pierluigi Mussardo
- S. D. Química Analítica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Calvo D, Tort N, Pablo Salvador J, Marco MP, Centi F, Marco S. Preliminary study for simultaneous detection and quantification of androgenic anabolic steroids using ELISA and pattern recognition techniques. Analyst 2011; 136:4045-52. [DOI: 10.1039/c1an15114b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Plata MR, Contento AM, Ríos A. State-of-the-art of (bio)chemical sensor developments in analytical Spanish groups. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2010; 10:2511-76. [PMID: 22319260 PMCID: PMC3274191 DOI: 10.3390/s100402511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2009] [Revised: 02/03/2010] [Accepted: 02/28/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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(Bio)chemical sensors are one of the most exciting fields in analytical chemistry today. The development of these analytical devices simplifies and miniaturizes the whole analytical process. Although the initial expectation of the massive incorporation of sensors in routine analytical work has been truncated to some extent, in many other cases analytical methods based on sensor technology have solved important analytical problems. Many research groups are working in this field world-wide, reporting interesting results so far. Modestly, Spanish researchers have contributed to these recent developments. In this review, we summarize the more representative achievements carried out for these groups. They cover a wide variety of sensors, including optical, electrochemical, piezoelectric or electro-mechanical devices, used for laboratory or field analyses. The capabilities to be used in different applied areas are also critically discussed.
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- María Reyes Plata
- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Castilla, La Mancha, 13004, Ciudad Real, Spain; E-Mails: (M.R.P.); (A.M.C.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Castilla, La Mancha, 13004, Ciudad Real, Spain; E-Mails: (M.R.P.); (A.M.C.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Castilla, La Mancha, 13004, Ciudad Real, Spain; E-Mails: (M.R.P.); (A.M.C.)
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Chang HS, Choo KH, Lee B, Choi SJ. The methods of identification, analysis, and removal of endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) in water. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2009; 172:1-12. [PMID: 19632774 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.06.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2008] [Revised: 06/23/2009] [Accepted: 06/24/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The information regarding endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) was reviewed, including the definition and characteristics, the recent research trends concerning identification and analytical methods, and the applicable removal processes. EDCs include various types of natural and synthetic chemical compounds presenting the mimicking or inhibition of the reproductive action of the endocrine system in animals and humans. The ubiquitous presence with trace level concentrations and the wide diversity are the reported characteristics of EDCs. Biologically based assays seem to be a promising method for the identification of EDCs. On the other hand, mass-based analytical methods show excellent sensitivity and precision for their quantification. Several extraction techniques for the instrumental analysis have been developed since they are crucial in determining overall analytical performances. Conventional treatment techniques, including coagulation, precipitation, and activated sludge processes, may not be highly effective in removing EDCs, while the advanced treatment options, such as granular activated carbon (GAC), membrane, and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), have shown satisfactory results. The oxidative degradation of some EDCs was associated with aromatic moieties in their structure. Further studies on EDCs need to be conducted, such as source reduction, limiting exposure to vulnerable populations, treatment or remediation of contaminated sites, and the detailed understanding of transport mechanisms in the environment.
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- Hyun-Shik Chang
- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 1370 Sankyeok-Dong, Buk-Gu, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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Sensitive and rapid chemiluminescence enzyme immunoassay for microcystin-LR in water samples. Anal Chim Acta 2009; 649:123-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2009.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2009] [Revised: 07/06/2009] [Accepted: 07/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cherkouk C, Rebohle L, Skorupa W, Strache T, Reuther H, Helm M. Spraying spin coating silanization at room temperature of a SiO2 surface for silicon-based integrated light emitters. J Colloid Interface Sci 2009; 337:375-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2009.05.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2009] [Revised: 04/22/2009] [Accepted: 05/20/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Matrix Effects on the Microcystin-LR Fluorescent Immunoassay Based on Optical Biosensor. SENSORS 2009; 9:3000-10. [PMID: 22574059 PMCID: PMC3348817 DOI: 10.3390/s90403000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2009] [Revised: 03/25/2009] [Accepted: 04/15/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Matrix effects on the microcystin-LR fluorescent immunoassay based on the evanescent wave all-fiber immunosensor (EWAI) and their elimination methods were studied. The results indicated that PBS and humic acid did not affect the monitoring of samples under the investigated conditions. When the pH was less than 6 or higher than 8, the fluorescence signals detected by immunosensor systems were obviously reduced with the decrease or increase of pH. When the pH ranged from 6 to 8, IC50 and the linear working range of MC-LR calculated from the detection curves were 1.01∼1.04 μg/L and 0.12∼10.5 μg/L, respectively, which was favourable for an MC-LR immunoassay. Low concentrations of Cu2+ rarely affected the detection performance of MC-LR. When the concentration of CuSO4 was higher than 5 mg/L, the fluorescence signal detected by EWAI clearly decreased, and when the concentration of CuSO4 was 10 mg/L, the fluorescence signal detected was reduced by 70%. The influence of Cu2+ on the immunoassay could effectively be compromised when chelating reagent EDTA was added to the pre-reaction mixture.
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Phenolics: occurrence and immunochemical detection in environment and food. Molecules 2009; 14:439-73. [PMID: 19158655 PMCID: PMC6253769 DOI: 10.3390/molecules14010439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2008] [Revised: 01/06/2009] [Accepted: 01/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Phenolic compounds may be of natural or anthropogenic origin and be present in the environment as well as in food. They comprise a large and diverse group of compounds that may be either beneficial or harmful for consumers. In this review first a non-exhausting overview of interesting phenolics is given, in particular with regards to their presence in environment and food. For some of these compounds, beneficial, toxicological and/or optionally endocrine disrupting activities will be presented. Further, immunochemical detection and/or isolation methods developed will be discussed, including advantages and disadvantages thereof in comparison with conventional analytical methods such as HPLC, GC, MS. A short overview of new sensor-like methods will also be included for present and future application.
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Achievements of the RIANA and AWACSS EU Projects: Immunosensors for the Determination of Pesticides, Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-36253-1_2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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Rivas LA, García-Villadangos M, Moreno-Paz M, Cruz-Gil P, Gómez-Elvira J, Parro V. A 200-antibody microarray biochip for environmental monitoring: searching for universal microbial biomarkers through immunoprofiling. Anal Chem 2008; 80:7970-9. [PMID: 18837515 DOI: 10.1021/ac8008093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Environmental biomonitoring approaches require the measurement of either unequivocal biomarkers or specific biological profiles. Antibody microarrays constitute new tools for fast and reliable analysis of up to hundreds of biomarkers simultaneously. Herein we report 150 new polyclonal antibodies against microbial strains and environmental extracts, as well as the construction and validation of an antibody microarray (EMCHIP200, for "Environmental Monitoring Chip") containing 200 different antibodies. Each antibody was tested against its antigen for its specificity and cross-reactivity by a sandwich microarray immunoassay. The limit of detection was 0.2 ng mL (-1) for some proteins and 10 (4)-10 (5) cells mL (-1) for bacterial cells and spores. Partial biochemical characterization allowed identification of polymeric compounds (proteins and polysaccharides) as some of the targets recognized by the antibodies. We have successfully used the EMCHIP200 for the detection of biological polymers in samples from extreme environments around the world (e.g., a deep South African mine, Antarctica's dry valleys, Yellowstone National Park, Iceland, and Rio Tinto surface and subsurface). Clustering analysis permitted us to associate similar immunoprofiles or patterns to samples from apparently very different environments, indicating that they indeed share similar universal biomarkers. Our EMCHIP200 constitutes a new generation of immunosensors for biomarker detection and profiling, for either environmental, industrial, biotechnological, or astrobiological applications.
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- Luis A Rivas
- Laboratories of Molecular Ecology, Centro de Astrobiología (INTA-CSIC), Carretera de Ajalvir km 4, Torrejón de Ardoz, 28850, Madrid, Spain
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Ko YJ, Maeng JH, Ahn Y, Hwang SY, Cho NG, Lee SH. Microchip-based multiplex electro-immunosensing system for the detection of cancer biomarkers. Electrophoresis 2008; 29:3466-76. [DOI: 10.1002/elps.200800139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Seidel M, Niessner R. Automated analytical microarrays: a critical review. Anal Bioanal Chem 2008; 391:1521-44. [PMID: 18504563 PMCID: PMC7080066 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-008-2039-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2008] [Revised: 02/25/2008] [Accepted: 02/28/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Microarrays provide a powerful analytical tool for the simultaneous detection of multiple analytes in a single experiment. The specific affinity reaction of nucleic acids (hybridization) and antibodies towards antigens is the most common bioanalytical method for generating multiplexed quantitative results. Nucleic acid-based analysis is restricted to the detection of cells and viruses. Antibodies are more universal biomolecular receptors that selectively bind small molecules such as pesticides, small toxins, and pharmaceuticals and to biopolymers (e.g. toxins, allergens) and complex biological structures like bacterial cells and viruses. By producing an appropriate antibody, the corresponding antigenic analyte can be detected on a multiplexed immunoanalytical microarray. Food and water analysis along with clinical diagnostics constitute potential application fields for multiplexed analysis. Diverse fluorescence, chemiluminescence, electrochemical, and label-free microarray readout systems have been developed in the last decade. Some of them are constructed as flow-through microarrays by combination with a fluidic system. Microarrays have the potential to become widely accepted as a system for analytical applications, provided that robust and validated results on fully automated platforms are successfully generated. This review gives an overview of the current research on microarrays with the focus on automated systems and quantitative multiplexed applications.
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- Michael Seidel
- Chair for Analytical Chemistry and Institute of Hydrochemistry, Technische Universität München, Marchioninistrasse 17, 81377, München, Germany.
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Jiang X, Li D, Xu X, Ying Y, Li Y, Ye Z, Wang J. Immunosensors for detection of pesticide residues. Biosens Bioelectron 2008; 23:1577-87. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2008.01.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2007] [Revised: 01/15/2008] [Accepted: 01/29/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Huang HH, Zhou J, Huang YP, Kong JL. Impedimetric immunosensor with on-chip integrated electrodes for high-throughput screening of liver fibrosis markers. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2008. [DOI: 10.1134/s1061934808050158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A novel fluorescence-based array biosensor: Principle and application to DNA hybridization assays. Biosens Bioelectron 2008; 23:987-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2007.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2007] [Revised: 10/01/2007] [Accepted: 10/05/2007] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chapter 4 Immunochemical and Receptor Technologies: The Role of Immunoassay, Immunoaffinity Chromatography, Immunosensors and Molecularly Imprinted Polymeric Sensors. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0166-526x(08)00004-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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Farré M, Kantiani L, Barceló D. Advances in immunochemical technologies for analysis of organic pollutants in the environment. Trends Analyt Chem 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2007.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Salmain M, Fischer-Durand N, Pradier CM. Infrared optical immunosensor: application to the measurement of the herbicide atrazine. Anal Biochem 2007; 373:61-70. [PMID: 18022375 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2007.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2007] [Revised: 10/22/2007] [Accepted: 10/24/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A new approach to optically transduce antigen-antibody association, needing no label, is described herein, taking advantage of the ability of reflection-absorption infrared (IR) spectroscopy to analyze organic thin films at the surface of reflective materials with high sensitivity. As a proof-of-principle, this new technique was applied to the immunodetection of the herbicide atrazine. Gold-coated chips were covered with a capture layer consisting of a protein derivative of the herbicide atrazine covalently bound to a self-assembled monolayer containing a carboxy-terminated thiolate. Successive binding of anti-atrazine antibody and secondary anti-rabbit immunoglobulin G antibody resulted in a change of the IR absorption properties of the organic film at the sensor surface. The two prominent amide I and II bands observed on the surface IR spectra were taken for semiquantitative analysis of the adsorbed protein amount. The presence of increasing amounts of atrazine resulted in the progressive inhibition of antibodies binding to the sensors, yielding a relative lower increase of the IR signals. The deduced standard curves displayed a sigmoidal shape typical of competitive inhibition assays. The test midpoint (IC(50)) and the limit of detection (IC(80)) were found to be in the nanomolar range and very close to those measured by an in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using the same antibody and the same antigen competitor.
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- Michèle Salmain
- Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris, Laboratoire de chimie et biochimie des complexes moléculaires (UMR CNRS 7576), 75231 Paris cedex 05, France.
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Dostálek J, Pribyl J, Homola J, Skládal P. Multichannel SPR biosensor for detection of endocrine-disrupting compounds. Anal Bioanal Chem 2007; 389:1841-7. [PMID: 17906855 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-007-1536-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2007] [Revised: 06/30/2007] [Accepted: 08/01/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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A surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor for simultaneous detection of multiple organic pollutants exhibiting endocrine-disrupting activity, namely atrazine, benzo[a]pyrene, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 4-nonylphenol, is reported. The biosensor utilizes a multichannel SPR sensor based on wavelength modulation of SPR and wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) of sensing channels, antibodies as biorecognition element and a competitive immunoassay detection format. An analysis time of 45 min (including 30-min incubation of the sample with antibodies) and limits of detection as low as 0.05, 0.07, 0.16 and 0.26 ng mL(-1) are demonstrated for benzo[a]pyrene, atrazine, 2,4-D and 4-nonylphenol, respectively. The biosensor is also shown to be regenerable and suitable for repeated use.
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- J Dostálek
- Institute of Photonics and Electronics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Chaberská 57, 18251 Prague, Czech Republic
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Rodriguez-Mozaz S, Lopez de Alda MJ, Barceló D. Advantages and limitations of on-line solid phase extraction coupled to liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry technologies versus biosensors for monitoring of emerging contaminants in water. J Chromatogr A 2007; 1152:97-115. [PMID: 17275010 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2007.01.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 181] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2006] [Revised: 12/22/2006] [Accepted: 01/12/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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On-line solid phase extraction (SPE) coupled to liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and biosensors are advanced technologies that have found increasing application in the analysis of environmental contaminants although their application to the determination of emerging contaminants (previously unknown or unrecognized pollutants) has been still limited. This review covers the most recent advances occurred in the areas of on-line SPE-LC-MS and biosensors, discusses and compares the main strengths and limitations of the two approaches, and examines their most relevant applications to the analysis of emerging contaminants in environmental waters. So far, the on-line configuration most frequently used has been SPE coupled to liquid chromatography-(tandem) mass spectrometry. Sorbents used for on-line SPE have included both traditional (alkyl-bonded silicas and polymers) and novel (restricted access materials (RAMs), molecularly imprinted synthetic polymers (MIPs), and immobilized receptors or antibodies (immunosorbents) materials. The biosensor technologies most frequently applied have been based on the use of antibodies and, to a lesser extent, enzymes, bacteria, receptors and DNA as recognition elements, and the use of optical and electrochemical transducing elements. Emerging contaminants investigated by means of these two techniques have included pharmaceuticals, endocrine disrupting compounds such as estrogens, alkylphenols and bisphenol A, pesticides transformation products, disinfection by-products, and bacterial toxins and mycotoxins, among others. Both techniques offer advantageous, and frequently comparable, features such as high sensitivity and selectivity, minimum sample manipulation, and automation. Biosensors are, in addition, relatively cheap and fast, which make them ideally suited for routine testing and screening of samples; however, in most cases, they can not compete yet with on-line SPE procedures in terms of accuracy, reproducibility, reliability (confirmation) of results, and capacity for multi-analyte determination.
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- Sara Rodriguez-Mozaz
- Department of Environmental Chemistry, IIQAB-CSIC, C/Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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Shi M, Peng Y, Zhou J, Liu B, Huang Y, Kong J. Multianalyte immunoassay based on insulating-controllable PoPD film at arrayed electrodes integrated on a silicon chip. Biosens Bioelectron 2007; 22:2841-7. [PMID: 17215116 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2006.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2006] [Revised: 11/19/2006] [Accepted: 11/21/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A novel, simple and label-free multianalyte immunoassay system is presented here by integrating arrayed electrodes on a silicon chip via MEMS. The chip is consisted of six Au disk electrodes, an Au counter electrode and an Ag/AgCl reference electrode. Semi-insulating poly(o-phenylenediamine) (PoPD) was utilized to co-polymerize and immobilize antibodies at the arrayed Au electrodes, and wider linear detection range was obtained than those prepared with completely insulating PoPD. Electrochemical cyclic voltammogram (CV), AC impedance spectroscopy, AFM and fluorescence microscopy were employed to characterize the system. The arrayed electrodes offered exact control of deposition position via electrochemical operation, allowing selectively immobilization of different antibodies at desired positions on a single chip. Specific recognition of antibody (Ab) to corresponding antigen (An) was quantitatively monitored by cyclic voltammograms in the presence of electrochemical redox probe, ferrocene methanol. The proposed immunoassay chips showed sensitive response to three liver fibrosis markers, hyaluronic acid (HA), collagen type IV (IV-C) and lamin (LN) at ng/mL level simultaneously and specifically in a tiny amount of volume, usually 50 microL. The results obtained via chips were well consistent with those obtained by commercial radio immunoassays (RIA).
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- Mianhong Shi
- Chemistry Department, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Farré M, Martínez E, Ramón J, Navarro A, Radjenovic J, Mauriz E, Lechuga L, Marco MP, Barceló D. Part per trillion determination of atrazine in natural water samples by a surface plasmon resonance immunosensor. Anal Bioanal Chem 2007; 388:207-14. [PMID: 17393154 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-007-1214-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2006] [Revised: 01/24/2007] [Accepted: 02/15/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A new immunoassay for continuously monitoring atrazine in water has been developed. It uses a portable biosensor platform based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology. This immunoassay is based on the binding inhibition format with purified polyclonal antibodies, with the analyte derivative covalently immobilized on a gold sensor surface. An alkanethiol self-assembled monolayer (SAM) was formed on the gold-coated sensor surface in order to obtain a reusable sensing surface. The low detection limit for the optimized assay, calculated as the concentration that produces a 10% decrease in the blank signal, is 20 ng/L. A complete assay cycle, including regeneration, is accomplished in 25 min. Additionally, a study of the matrix effects of different types of wastewater was performed. All measurements were carried out with the SPR sensor system (beta-SPR) commercialised by the company Sensia, S.L. (Spain). The small size and low response time of the beta-SPR platform would allow it to be used in real contaminated locations. The immunosensor was evaluated and validated by measuring the atrazine content of 26 natural samples collected from Ebro River. Solid-phase extraction followed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometric detection (SPE-GC-MS) was used to validate the new immunoassay.
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- Marinella Farré
- Department of Environmental Chemistry, IIQAB-CSIC, C/Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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Lim CT, Zhang Y. Bead-based microfluidic immunoassays: The next generation. Biosens Bioelectron 2007; 22:1197-204. [PMID: 16857357 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2006.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2006] [Revised: 05/23/2006] [Accepted: 06/07/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Microfluidic devices possess many advantages like high throughput, short analysis time, small volume and high sensitivity that fulfill all the important criteria of an immunoassay used for clinical diagnoses, environmental analyses and biochemical studies. These devices can be made from a few different materials, with polymers presently emerging as the most popular choice. Other than being optically clear, non-toxic and cheap, polymers can also be easily fabricated with a variety of techniques. In addition, there are many polymer surface modification methods available to improve the efficiency of these devices. Unfortunately, current microfluidic immunoassays have limited multiplexing capability compared to flow cytometric assays. Flow cytometry employ the use of encoded microbeads in contrast with normal or paramagnetic microbeads applied in current microfluidic devices. The encoded microbead is the key in providing multiplexing capability to the assay by allowing multi-analyte analysis. Using several unique sets of code, different analytes can be detected in a single assay by tracing the identity of individual beads. The same principle could be applied to microfluidic immunoassays in order to retain all the advantages of a fluidic device and significantly improve multiplexing capability.
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- C T Lim
- Division of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Blk, EA-03-12, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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Batzias F, Siontorou CG. A novel system for environmental monitoring through a cooperative/synergistic scheme between bioindicators and biosensors. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2007; 82:221-39. [PMID: 16569474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2005.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2005] [Revised: 12/22/2005] [Accepted: 12/23/2005] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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This paper addresses environmental monitoring through a robust dynamic integration between biomonitor and biosensor systems, a strategy that has not been attempted before. The two systems are conceptually interrelated and methodologically correlated to a cooperative/synergistic scheme (CSS) with a view to minimise uncertainty and monitoring costs and increase reliability of pollution control and abatement. The structures and operations of the biosensor component (in terms of sensitivity, device and method versatility, nature-mimicking physicochemical mechanisms, prospects and technological input) are such that they reinforce or promote the structures and operations of the natural component (in terms of bio-surveillance, impact assessment, environmental quality indexing, stress responses, metabolic pathways, etc.) and vice versa. The bioindicator ontology presented herein, including concepts, relations and controlled vocabulary aiming at establishing an integrated methodology for mapping/assessing negative environmental externalities, provides a useful tool for the design/development/implementation of an environmental network for the monitoring of a variety of pollutants over time and space and the assessment of environmental quality; the collection of the available information and its classification into taxonomic and partonomic relations allows the construction of a database that links pollutants with organisms' response, at a phenomenological and in-depth level, considering ecological parameters, relations and geomorphologic characteristics. As a result, a computer program has been designed/developed as a decision support system and has been successfully tested on a representative population of species indigenous to southern Greece. Significantly, a novel system in the form of a rational framework at the conceptual design level has been developed, that actually contributes towards achieving a cost-effective long-term monitoring program, with the flexibility to counter on-course any (anticipated or not) variations/modifications of the surveillance environment. This novel and pioneering approach will further offer a dynamic system utilised in (a) environmental impact studies and risk assessment (positive/analytic approach), (b) decision-making in the short-run (normative/tactic approach), and (c) policy-making in the long-run (normative/strategic approach). The proposed CSS, based on the integration of multiple data sources, can establish a local area network, incorporated into/expanding to a wide area network, thus offering the potential of better predictive ability and greater lead-time warning at alarm conditions than that provided by separate, stand-alone surveillance modalities.
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- Frank Batzias
- Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, Karaoli and Dimitriou 80, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
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Chapter 2.8 Application of bioassays/biosensors for the analysis of pharmaceuticals in environmental samples. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0166-526x(07)50009-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register]
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- Tomoya TACHI
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University
- MEXT Innovative Research Center for Preventive Medical Engineering, Nagoya University
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University
- MEXT Innovative Research Center for Preventive Medical Engineering, Nagoya University
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University
- MEXT Innovative Research Center for Preventive Medical Engineering, Nagoya University
- Plasma Nanotechnology Research Center, Nagoya University
- Health Technology Research Center National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
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Campbell CG, Borglin SE, Green FB, Grayson A, Wozei E, Stringfellow WT. Biologically directed environmental monitoring, fate, and transport of estrogenic endocrine disrupting compounds in water: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2006; 65:1265-80. [PMID: 16979218 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2006] [Revised: 07/28/2006] [Accepted: 08/03/2006] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are contaminants that may be hormonally active at low concentrations and are emerging as a major concern for water quality. Estrogenic EDCs (e-EDCs) are a subclass of EDCs that, when organisms are exposed to them, function as estrogens. Given that there are numerous e-EDCs that can negatively affect humans and wildlife, general screening techniques like biologically based assays (BBAs) may provide major advantages by estimating the total estrogenic effects of many e-EDCs in the environment. These techniques may potentially be adapted for field portable biologically directed sampling and analyses. This article summarizes available BBAs used to measure estrogenic e-EDCs in the environmental samples and also presents results relating to fate and transport of e-EDCs. Estrogenic EDCs appear to be almost ubiquitous in the environment, despite low solubility and high affinity of organic matter. Potential transport mechanisms may include: (1) transport of more soluble precursors, (2) colloid facilitated transport, (3) enhanced solubility through elevated pH, and (4) the formation of micelles by longer-chain ethoxylates. Due to their persistent and ubiquitous nature, source control strategies for e-EDCs may reduce influent concentration to wastewater treatment plants so that the post treatment effluent will decrease concentrations to estrogenically inactive levels. Alternatively if source reduction is not possible, then more testing is needed on tertiary treatment technologies and treatment efficiencies for e-EDCs. There is still a need for research on remediation and restoration approaches for habitats disturbed by elevated e-EDC concentrations.
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- Chris G Campbell
- Water Guidance and Monitoring Group, Environmental Protection Department, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94551, USA.
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González-Martínez MA, Puchades R, Maquieira A. Optical immunosensors for environmental monitoring: How far have we come? Anal Bioanal Chem 2006; 387:205-18. [PMID: 17072601 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-006-0849-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2006] [Revised: 09/06/2006] [Accepted: 09/08/2006] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Immunosensing has proved to be a very interesting research area. This review discusses what has actually been achieved in the field of optical immunosensing for environmental screening, and what still needs to be done. The review is presented from a practical point of view. In terms of the basic design of the immunosensor, there is a trend towards decreasing assay time; indeed, this has been reduced from 15-20 minutes to less than 5 minutes. Another goal is to simplify the manifold, and label-free approaches combining indirect assay formats and the detection of antibody binding are popular. Rapid displacement assays have also been investigated thoroughly. In terms of some important features of immunosensing devices, the reusability of the sensing element has been studied in great depth, and working lifetimes of more than five hundred assays can now be found for all assay formats. Multianalyte assays are now being investigated, and current systems are able to monitor 2-3 target compounds, although this number is set to increase greatly (to >30) in the near future. In this sense, an increasing number of publications can be found on microarrays intended for multianalyte determinations. The application of immunosensing to real situations is the main challenge. Immunosensors are barely commercialized and are yet to be established as research or routine tools, due to a lack of validated protocols for a wide range of sample matrices. Regarding compounds considered as analytes, some significant pollutants such as dioxins or pharmaceuticals are rarely chosen as targets, although the current tendency is towards a broader spectrum of analytes. New immunoreagents should be raised for these compounds, for use in immunosensors that can be used as screening tools.
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- M A González-Martínez
- Departemento de Química, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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Krämer PM, Martens D, Forster S, Ipolyi I, Brunori C, Morabito R. How can immunochemical methods contribute to the implementation of the Water Framework Directive? Anal Bioanal Chem 2006; 387:1435-48. [PMID: 17009003 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-006-0793-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2006] [Revised: 08/03/2006] [Accepted: 08/18/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Immunochemical methods (in particular immunoassays) have been applied to spring and surface water samples, respectively, which were set-up as reference materials (RM) within two proficiency testing campaigns. For the first set of proficiency tests (PTs) described here (which were actually the second round of PTs organized, spring 2005), three ELISAs (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays) were employed in the enzyme tracer format for isoproturon, diuron, and atrazine, respectively. Results were evaluated in comparison with conventional reference methods (LC, GC). Based on their Z-score laboratory performances, the results for isoproturon and diuron were satisfactory, both for fortified spring water and for the blind solution. The results for atrazine were strongly influenced by other triazines present and needed detailed interpretation. For the second set of PTs described here (which were actually the third round of PTs organized, spring 2006), two ELISAs in the coating antigen format were used for isoproturon and diuron, and the result was included with the results obtained by conventional methods during the PTs. The results (the Z-scores) for isoproturon were again classified as satisfactory, in both fortified surface water and blind solution. The results for diuron in ELISA showed an influence of the water matrix, while the analysis of the blind solution was satisfactory. In addition, an ELISA in the enzyme tracer format was applied to analyze isoproturon, diuron, and atrazine in surface water samples, which had been set-up and spiked during a field trial (tank experiment) at the Maas River at Eijsden, The Netherlands. The immunoassay results were compared with those from an in-house on-line SPE LC/MS-MS used as reference. Although the immunochemical results were sometimes higher than those determined in the reference analysis, the general concentration trends in the samples were similar. The contribution of immunochemical methods to the implementation of the European Water Framework Directive is also discussed.
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- Petra M Krämer
- Institute of Ecological Chemistry, GSF-National Research Centre for Environment and Health, Neuherberg, Germany.
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