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Liu S, Wang Z, Wu S, Cao T, Zhao G. Class-specific recognition and monitoring of environmental steroid estrogens in real water systems utilizing aptamer base substitution mutagenesis approach. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 462:132704. [PMID: 37839381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132704] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The same class of environmental steroid estrogens (SEs) with the highest estrogenic activity share the same chemical core structure and are often found together in the environment, posing significant risks to organismal health and environmental safety due to toxicity accumulation. In this study, a novel method for constructing the group-targeting aptasensor was developed to comprehensively analyze SEs. Through artificial intervention base substitution mutagenesis of adjacent bases T13 and C20 of the aptamer-binding domain recognizing 17β-estradiol, combined with docking calculations, the group-targeting SEs-aptamer for class-specific recognition SEs, such as estrone, estradiol, estriol, and ethinylestradiol were obtained. The binding constant of the SEs-aptamer to the SEs was 108 M-1. The established group-targeting SEs aptasensor exhibited high sensitivity within a concentration range from 0.1 to 10 nM and demonstrated strong interference resistance, as well as high stability and wide pH water applicability. It was further applied to analyze real water samples and monitor changes in SEs concentrations during the removal process by Chlorella pyrenoidosa. These successful applications have demonstrated the excellent ability of this aptasensor to monitor SE in the environment. The method offered a new approach and idea for recognizing and detecting the same class of environmental pollutants in complex systems.
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- Siyao Liu
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury Repair and Regeneration, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital,Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury Repair and Regeneration, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital,Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury Repair and Regeneration, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital,Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury Repair and Regeneration, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital,Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury Repair and Regeneration, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital,Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China.
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Chen J, Shi G, Yan C. Visual Test Paper for on-Site Polychlorinated Biphenyls Detection and Its Logic Gate Applications. Anal Chem 2021; 93:15438-15444. [PMID: 34763426 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c03309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A visual detection method was proposed for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) detection using lateral flow test paper as the sensing platform. The aptamer sequence was used to recognize the target 3,3',4,4'-tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB77). The integration of Zn2+-dependent DNAzyme with toehold-mediated strand displacement reaction significantly improved the response signals. Gold nanoparticles were utilized as the signal tracers in the test paper, making the results visible directly by the naked eye. Under optimal conditions, the paper enables the visual detection of PCB77 as low as 10 pM without additional instrumentation. The assay displays a high selectivity for PCB77 against potential interfering molecules. The visual test paper is robust and has been applied to the detection of PCB77 in milk samples with good recovery and satisfactory accuracy. Using two different PCBs (PCB77 and PCB72) as inputs, we further fabricated OR and AND logic gates, which is conducive to the development of an intelligent detection strategy for PCBs monitoring. Given the attractive characteristics of disposability, low cost, logic operation, and intuitive output, the test paper shows great promise for on-site screening of PCBs in resource-limited areas.
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- Junhua Chen
- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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- National-Regional Joint Engineering Research Center for Soil Pollution Control and Remediation in South China, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Agro-environmental Pollution Control and Management, Institute of Eco-environmental and Soil Sciences, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China
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Studies towards the Synthesis of Novel 3-Aminopropoxy-Substituted Dioxins Suitable for the Development of Aptamers for Photonic Biosensor Applications. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14164727. [PMID: 34443249 PMCID: PMC8401930 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hydroxy-substituted tetrachlorodibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin and tetrachlorodibenzo[b,d]furans have been synthesized using 3,4-dichloroanisole, 2,3,6-trichlorophenol and 4,5-dichlorocatechol as starting materials and electrophilic and/or nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions for the assembly of the dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin and dibenzo[b,d]furan systems. The thus-obtained phenolic compounds were then alkylated with N-1-(4,4-dimethyl-2,6-dioxocyclohexylidene)ethyl (Dde)-protected 3-bromopropan-1-amine to give the corresponding N-Dde protected 3-aminopropoxy-substituted tetrachlorodibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin and tetrachlorodibenzo[b,d]furans, respectively. Hydrazinolysis-mediated Dde removal from the former compound provided the corresponding amino-substituted dioxin, which was coupled to carboxy-substituted magnetic beads affording magnetic beads coated by the amino-substituted dioxin. The latter is an attractive intermediate for the development of selective single-standard DNA (ssDNA) aptamers, which constitute molecular recognition elements in photonic biosensors with potential application to the monitoring of the dangerous environmental pollutants, dioxins having serious implications in human health.
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Zhang B, Tian P, Zhu H, Xie L, Dai P, He B. Ultrasensitive detection of PCB77 based on Exonuclease III-powered DNA walking machine. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 416:125831. [PMID: 33878649 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In view of the urgent need to determine polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the environment, we report a simple and sensitive electrochemical aptasensor to detect 3,3',4,4'-tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB77) based on Exonuclease III-powered Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) walking machine using poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA), which was functionalized hollow porous graphitic carbon nitride/ Ni-Co hollow nanoboxes/ Au-Pd-Pt nanoflowers composite material. Upon the addition of PCB77, the specific binding between PCB77 and the aptamer (Apt) could trigger the Exo III-assisted cyclic amplification process and release unlocking probes to deblock the Swing arm/Blocker duplex. Finally, the hybridized hairpin 3 (HP3), a short oligonucleotide, was left on the electrode via Exo III digestion of hybridized HP2, and thus a strong methylene blue (MB) signal was obtained. As expected, the proposed aptasensor exhibits exceptional PCB77 detection performances with a very low detection limit of 5.13 pg/L and a wide linear range of 0.01-100 ng/L based on the calibration curve. Moreover, the aptasensor presents a high level of selectivity and stability, with an acceptable degree of reproducibility. The results of this study have indicated that the proposed aptasensor has great potential application prospects, as demonstrated by its successful use in real environmental water samples.
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- Baozhong Zhang
- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China.
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Niederlender S, Fontaine JJ, Karadjian G. Potential applications of aptamers in veterinary science. Vet Res 2021; 52:79. [PMID: 34078451 PMCID: PMC8172000 DOI: 10.1186/s13567-021-00948-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Aptamers are small nucleic acids that fold in a three-dimensional conformation allowing them to bind specifically to a target. This target can be an organic molecule, free or carried in cells or tissues, or inorganic components, such as metal ions. Analogous to monoclonal antibodies, aptamers however have certain advantages over the latter: e.g., high specificity for their target, no to low immunogenicity and easy in vitro selection. Since their discovery more than 30 years ago, aptamers have led to various applications, although mainly restricted to basic research. This work reviews the applications of aptamers in veterinary science to date. First, we present aptamers, how they are selected and their properties, then we give examples of applications in food and environmental safety, as well as in diagnosis and medical treatment in the field of veterinary medicine. Because examples of applications in veterinary medicine are scarce, we explore the potential avenues for future applications based on discoveries made in human medicine. Aptamers may offer new possibilities for veterinarians to diagnose certain diseases—particularly infectious diseases—more rapidly or “at the patient’s bedside”. All the examples highlight the growing interest in aptamers and the premises of a potential market. Aptamers may benefit animals as well as their owners, breeders and even public health in a “One Health” approach.
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- Solène Niederlender
- École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Université Paris-Est Sup, 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94700, Maisons-Alfort, France
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- UMR BIPAR 956, ANSES, INRAE, École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Université Paris-Est Sup, 7 avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94700, Maisons-Alfort, France
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- UMR BIPAR, Laboratoire de Santé Animale, ANSES, INRAE, École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, Université Paris-Est Sup, 94700, Maisons-Alfort, France.
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Chang T, He S, Amini R, Li Y. Functional Nucleic Acids Under Unusual Conditions. Chembiochem 2021; 22:2368-2383. [PMID: 33930229 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202100087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Functional nucleic acids (FNAs), including naturally occurring ribozymes and riboswitches as well as artificially created DNAzymes and aptamers, have been popular molecular toolboxes for diverse applications. Given the high chemical stability of nucleic acids and their ability to fold into diverse sequence-dependent structures, FNAs are suggested to be highly functional under unusual reaction conditions. This review will examine the progress of research on FNAs under conditions of low pH, high temperature, freezing conditions, and the inclusion of organic solvents and denaturants that are known to disrupt nucleic acid structures. The FNA species to be discussed include ribozymes, riboswitches, G-quadruplex-based peroxidase mimicking DNAzymes, RNA-cleaving DNAzymes, and aptamers. Research within this space has not only revealed the hidden talents of FNAs but has also laid important groundwork for pursuing these intriguing functional macromolecules for unique applications.
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- Tianjun Chang
- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Canada.,Department of Biology, Institute of Resources and Environment, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, 454000, Henan, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Canada.,School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), University Town, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Canada
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Zhang D, Wang Y, Li C, Zhang X. Polychlorinated biphenyl detection in organic solvents with paper-based analytical devices. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2021; 42:1766-1771. [PMID: 31630640 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2019.1680741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Sample pretreatment process is usually performed before real sample detection. Extraction is one of the most prevalent pretreatment methods. Due to the unequal solubility in two liquid phases, target is extracted (usually from water to organic phase) and further detected with laboratory instruments. Although the analytical instruments have high sensitivity and selectivity, they are relatively expensive and require skilful hands, which is restricted to laboratory use. Here, paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) for measuring samples extracted with organic solvents were tested. The μPADs were employed as a filter for buffer exchange, allowing the transfer of targets from organic solvent to water-based buffer, which could be specifically detected by water-based assays. As an example, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in n-hexane were detected with aptamer and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on μPADs within 30 min. The result of colour change can be recognized from 70.0 ng/L with a low loading amount (0.5 μL). Instead of laboratory instrumental analysis with relative high cost, this assay showed the promising utility of μPADs for target detection after sample pretreatment, which could be utilized as a general platform for inexpensive onsite detection.
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- Daohong Zhang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science and Technology, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science and Technology, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Aquatic Science and Technology, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Huakan Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd., Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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Translational control of enzyme scavenger expression with toxin-induced micro RNA switches. Sci Rep 2021; 11:2462. [PMID: 33510250 PMCID: PMC7844233 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81679-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Biological computation requires in vivo control of molecular behavior to progress development of autonomous devices. miRNA switches represent excellent, easily engineerable synthetic biology tools to achieve user-defined gene regulation. Here we present the construction of a synthetic network to implement detoxification functionality. We employed a modular design strategy by engineering toxin-induced control of an enzyme scavenger. Our miRNA switch results show moderate synthetic expression control over a biologically active detoxification enzyme molecule, using an established design protocol. However, following a new design approach, we demonstrated an evolutionarily designed miRNA switch to more effectively activate enzyme activity than synthetically designed versions, allowing markedly improved extrinsic user-defined control with a toxin as inducer. Our straightforward new design approach is simple to implement and uses easily accessible web-based databases and prediction tools. The ability to exert control of toxicity demonstrates potential for modular detoxification systems that provide a pathway to new therapeutic and biocomputing applications.
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Verdian A, Rouhbakhsh Z, Fooladi E. An ultrasensitive platform for PCB77 detection: New strategy for liquid crystal-based aptasensor fabrication. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 402:123531. [PMID: 32721640 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.123531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are considered persistent bio-accumulative toxicants which threats global food safety and environmental health. Traditional analytical techniques for detection of PCBs are time-consuming and they do not satisfy urgent need for rapid and accurate monitoring of these persistent pollutants. Biosensor technology may be promising in this respect. Here we demonstrate a novel liquid crystal (LC)-based aptasensing platform as a promising label-free and rapid biosensor for PCB77 detection. This novel molecular strategy utilize triple-helix molecular conformational switch which is mediated formation of duplex on sensing platform in presence of target. Duplex forming leads to optical change from dark to bright in a liquid crystal based aptasensor. The limit of quantification of the LC-aptasensor to PCB77 is 1.5 × 10-5 μg/L with comparable selectivity. Besides, we also demonstrated that this system is able to detect PCB77 in tap water, environmental water and milk. This strategy has potential for label-free and portable detection of different targets without any aptamer sequence length restrictions.
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- Asma Verdian
- Department of Food Safety and Quality Control, Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST), Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Food Safety and Quality Control, Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST), Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Food Safety and Quality Control, Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST), Mashhad, Iran
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Han T, Wang S, Sheng F, Wang S, Dai T, Zhang X, Wang G. Target triggered ultrasensitive electrochemical polychlorinated biphenyl aptasensor based on DNA microcapsules and nonlinear hybridization chain reaction. Analyst 2021; 145:3598-3604. [PMID: 32334417 DOI: 10.1039/d0an00065e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In this work, we demonstrated an ultrasensitive detection platform for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) based on DNA microcapsules and a nonlinear hybridization chain reaction (NHCR). In the process, first, electrochemical signal molecules (Methylene Blue, MB) were sealed in the prepared DNA microcapsules. In the presence of PCB-72, DNA microcapsules could be dissociated with the conjugation of the aptamer and target, and meanwhile, the released DNA strand could initiate the NHCR and trigger the chain branching growth of DNA dendrimers. Because the released MBs were intercalated into the DNA dendrimer, enhanced electrochemical responses could be detected. This method exhibited ultrahigh sensitivity to PCB-72 with a detection limit of 0.001 ng mL-1. Furthermore, the present aptasensor was also capable of discriminating different PCB congeners. Therefore, the devised label-free and enzyme-free amplification electrochemical aptasensor strategy has great potential for the detection of PCB-72 in real samples, and this strategy may also become an attractive alternative for sensitive and selective small molecule, protein, nucleic acid and nuclease activity detection.
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- Ting Han
- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chem-Biosensing, Anhui Province; Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Anhui Province; College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Center for Nano Science and Technology, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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Tian P, Zhang B, Lv L, Xie L, Chen H, He B. An electrochemical aptasensor-based Co xP-decorated porous carbon microspheres and AuNRs labelled methylene blue as signal labels for the sensitive detection of PCB77. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2020; 12:4579-4587. [PMID: 33001070 DOI: 10.1039/d0ay01462a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this work, a simple, specific and ultra-sensitive electrochemical aptasensor was successfully developed based on a novel signal reduction strategy for the detection of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB77). This aptasensor was prepared by the electrodeposition of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on an Au electrode (AuE) modified with cobalt phosphide (CoxP, a mixture of CoP and Co2P) decorated porous carbon microspheres. In this study, the thiolated single-complementary DNA (cDNA) was immobilized on the surface of the modified electrode via the Au-S bond. Subsequently, the gold nanorod@methylene blue connection aptamer (AuNRs@MB-Apt) signal labels were immobilized onto the modified electrode through the principle of complementary base pairing. Further, the aptamer preferentially binds to PCB77, decreasing the amount of AuNR@MB-Apt. The DPV current response was related to the PCB77 concentration. Under the optimized experimental conditions, a low detection limit of 5.9 × 10-2 ng L-1 and a wide linear range of 1 × 10-11 mg mL-1 to 1 × 10-4 mg mL-1 (S/N = 3) for PCB77 were achieved. Moreover, the proposed aptasensor offered high selectivity, stability and reproducibility, indicating the broad potential application in environmental monitoring.
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- Panpan Tian
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Lianhua Road 100#, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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Yuan X, Jiang Z, Wang Q, Gao N, Li H, Ma Y. Polychlorinated Biphenyl Electrochemical Aptasensor Based on a Diamond-Gold Nanocomposite to Realize a Sub-Femtomolar Detection Limit. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:22402-22410. [PMID: 32923798 PMCID: PMC7482256 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) with high toxicity, low lethal dose, and bioaccumulation have been inhibited for application in wide fields, and a highly efficient trace detection is thus greatly desirable. In this study, we produce dense Au-nanoparticles by twice sputtering and twice annealing (T-Au-NPs) on boron-doped diamond (BDD). The successful formation of T-Au-NPs/BDD nanocomposites was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis. Based on T-Au-NPs/BDD, an electronic biosensor with aptamers is fabricated to detect trace polychlorinated biphenyl-77 (PCB-77) by electrochemical impedance. A good linear relationship in the range of femtomolar to micromolar and significantly low detection limit of sub-femtomolar level (0.32 fM) are realized based on the biosensor. The emphasis of this research lies in the key role of the diamond substrate in the biosensor. It is demonstrated that the biosensor has excellent sensitivity, specificity, stability, and recyclability, which are favorable for detecting the trace PCB-77 molecule. It is attributed to the important effect presented by the BDD substrate and the synergistic influence of T-Au-NPs combined with aptamers.
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- Xiaoxi Yuan
- State
Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, Jilin
University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
- Institute
for Interdisciplinary Quantum Information Technology, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun 130052, P. R.
China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, Jilin
University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, Jilin
University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, Jilin
University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Superhard Materials, Jilin
University, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- College
of Sciences, Beihua University, Jilin 132013, P. R. China
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Prante M, Segal E, Scheper T, Bahnemann J, Walter J. Aptasensors for Point-of-Care Detection of Small Molecules. BIOSENSORS 2020; 10:E108. [PMID: 32859075 PMCID: PMC7559136 DOI: 10.3390/bios10090108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Aptamers, a group of nucleic acids which can specifically bind to a target molecule, have drawn extensive interest over the past few decades. For analytics, aptamers represent a viable alternative to gold-standard antibodies due to their oligonucleic nature combined with advantageous properties, including higher stability in harsh environments and longer shelf-life. Indeed, over the last decade, aptamers have been used in numerous bioanalytical assays and in various point-of-care testing (POCT) platforms. The latter allows for rapid on-site testing and can be performed outside a laboratory by unskilled labor. Aptamer technology for POCT is not limited just to medical diagnostics; it can be used for a range of applications, including environmental monitoring and quality control. In this review, we critically examine the use of aptamers in POCT with an emphasis on their advantages and limitations. We also examine the recent success of aptasensor technology and how these findings pave the way for the analysis of small molecules in POCT and other health-related applications. Finally, the current major limitations of aptamers are discussed, and possible approaches for overcoming these challenges are presented.
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- Marc Prante
- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany; (M.P.); (T.S.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Technion City, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany; (M.P.); (T.S.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany; (M.P.); (T.S.); (J.B.)
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- Institute of Technical Chemistry, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Callinstr. 5, 30167 Hannover, Germany; (M.P.); (T.S.); (J.B.)
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Li S, Clarkson M, McNatty K. Selection and characterisation of triclosan-specific aptamers using a fluorescence microscope-imaging assay. Anal Bioanal Chem 2020; 412:7285-7294. [PMID: 32780154 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-020-02863-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study reports a fluorescence microscope-imaging assay for determining the binding characteristics of single-stranded DNA aptamers selected against the antibacterial agent, triclosan. The imaging assay utilises fluorescently labelled aptamers and target-immobilised matrices. Upon binding of triclosan-specific aptamers to triclosan-conjugated matrices, the binding complex was visualised and the image was captured with the aid of a fluorescence microscope. Subsequently, the fluorescent intensities of aptamer-bound matrices were analysed using dedicated image-processing software and correlated to known concentrations of selected input aptamers. Thus, by plotting fluorescence intensities against different aptamer concentrations, binding isotherms were generated to determine aptamer Kd values. The imaging assay was applied to characterise the binding affinities and specificities of ten triclosan-specific aptamers H1-H10. One of the candidate aptamers, H6, showed a Kd value of 378 nM, which was comparable with previously published Kd values for aptamer-generated against triclosan analogous. In addition, the utility of the imaging assay for aptamer characterisation was compared with a commonly used affinity column-binding assay. It was concluded that the imaging assay was superior to alternative assays in terms of accuracy, simplicity, and reproducibility.
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- Shiwei Li
- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand. .,Callaghan Innovation, 69 Gracefield Road, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand.
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- Callaghan Innovation, 69 Gracefield Road, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand
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- School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand
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Fan L, Wang G, Liang W, Yan W, Guo Y, Shuang S, Dong C, Bi Y. Label-free and highly selective electrochemical aptasensor for detection of PCBs based on nickel hexacyanoferrate nanoparticles/reduced graphene oxides hybrids. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 145:111728. [PMID: 31561095 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In consideration of the urgent need to determine polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the environment, a label-free and highly selective electrochemical aptasensor was constructed for determining PCBs based on nickel hexacyanoferrate nanoparticles (NiHCF NPs)/reduced graphene oxides (rGO) hybrids. NiHCF NPs/rGO hybrids with small size of about 5 nm NiHCF NPs were synthesized for the first time by in situ co-deposition of NiHCF NPs on rGO surface. In the hybrids, rGO with large area and good conductivity can supply more space for loading NiHCF NPs and improve the conductivity of the hybrids. NiHCF NPs that can be used to be act as a signal probe exhibit a couple of well-defined peaks with highly reversible redox ability and good stability. Here, PCB77 as a model molecule, the anti-PCB77 aptamer was anchored on the NiHCF NPs/rGO hybrids by covalent bonding reaction. The design aptasensor for detecting PCB77 exhibits a favorable linear response from 1.0 to 100.0 ng/L with a low detection limit of 0.22 ng/L. Meanwhile, it displays good selectivity for PCB77 detection due to the specificity and high affinity of aptamer to PCB77. Additionally, the application of the aptasensor was evaluated in real environmental samples.
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- Lifang Fan
- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China.
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- Analytical Instrumentation Center, Institute of Coal Chemistry, CAS, Taiyuan, 030001, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030006, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Oxo Synthesis & Selective Oxidation, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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Verdian A, Fooladi E, Rouhbakhsh Z. Recent progress in the development of recognition bioelements for polychlorinated biphenyls detection: Antibodies and aptamers. Talanta 2019; 202:123-135. [PMID: 31171160 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.04.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent pollutants, which have expanded in foods and the environment. Detection of PCBs is considered essential due to recognized side-effects of PCBs on health and the public concerns in this regard. On the other hand, due to the trace levels of these organic chlorine compounds, reliable and sensitive assays must be developed. Recognition elements are essential parts of analytical detection assays and sensors of PCBs since these elements are involved in the selective identification of the analytes of interest. Understanding the fundamentals of the recognition elements of PCBs and the benefits of the sensor strategies result in the development of next-generation recognition devices. This review aimed to highlight the recent progress in the recognition elements as key parts of biosensors. We initially, focused on the developed antibody-based biosensors for the detection of PCBs, followed by discussing the aptamers as novel recognition elements. Furthermore, the recent advancement in the development of aptamer-based solid phase extractions has been evaluated. These findings could contribute to improving the design of commercial PCB-kits in the future.
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- Asma Verdian
- Department of Food Safety and Quality Control, Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST), Mashhad, Iran.
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- Department of Food Safety and Quality Control, Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST), Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Food Safety and Quality Control, Research Institute of Food Science and Technology (RIFST), Mashhad, Iran
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Sundararaj N, Kalagatur NK, Mudili V, Krishna K, Antonysamy M. Isolation and identification of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Indian food samples: evaluation of in-house developed aptamer linked sandwich ELISA (ALISA) method. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2019; 56:1016-1026. [PMID: 30906059 PMCID: PMC6400782 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-019-03568-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 12/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Staphylococcus aureus is one of the major food contaminants worldwide, and its enterotoxins are documented as food poisoning and bioterrorism agents. In the present study, an attempt was made to account on the incidences of toxigenic S. aureus and its antibiotic resistance profiles in ready to eat bakery food products from different parts of Southern India (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana). A total of 100 food samples, including milk, cake, cheese and chicken products were assessed for S. aureus and Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B (SEB) by PCR. Among the subjected food samples, a total of 51 isolates belong to genus Staphylococcus and out of that, 34 isolates were S. aureus. Among 34 S. aureus isolates, 14 isolates were found positive for SEB. The PCR results were further co-evaluated with in-house developed aptamer linked immunosorbent assay (ALISA) for the specific and sensitive detection of SEB. The obtained ALISA results were promising and found consistent with PCR analysis. Furthermore, 24%, 47%, 91%, 82%, 59%, and 47% of S. aureus isolates were found resistant to chloramphenicol, methicillin, penicillin, ampicillin, erythromycin, and oxacillin, respectively and concluded as a multidrug resistance (MDR). In conclusion, the present study revealed high presence of toxigenic and MDR resistant S. aureus species among the studied regions of Southern India. The present study cautions the need of stringent food safety regulations in India to control the toxigenic and MDR S. aureus from food sources and to minimize the risks associated with S. aureus.
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- Naveen Sundararaj
- Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 641020 India
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- Toxicology and Immunology Division, DRDO-BU-Center for Life Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 641020 India
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- Toxicology and Immunology Division, DRDO-BU-Center for Life Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 641020 India
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- Toxicology and Immunology Division, DRDO-BU-Center for Life Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 641020 India
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- Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu 641020 India
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Zhang W, Yang F, Ou D, Lin G, Huang A, Liu N, Li P. Prediction, docking study and molecular simulation of 3D DNA aptamers to their targets of endocrine disrupting chemicals. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2019; 37:4274-4282. [PMID: 30477404 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2018.1547222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Typical endocrine disrupting chemicals, including BPA (Bisphenol A), E2 (17-β-Estradiol) and PCB 72 (polychlorinated biphenyl 72), are commonly and widely present in the environment with good chemical stability that are difficult to decompose in vitro and in vivo. Most of the high-qualified antibodies are required as the key biomaterials to fabricate the immunosensor for capturing and detecting. As an ideal alternative, the short-chain oligonucleotides (aptamer) are essentially and effectively employed with the advantages of small size, chemical stability and high effectiveness for monitoring these environmental contaminants. However, the molecular interaction, acting site and mode are still not well understood. In this work, we explored the binding features of the aptamers with their targeting ligands. The molecular dynamics simulations were performed on the aptamer-ligand complex systems. The stability of each simulation system was evaluated based on its root-mean-square deviation. The affinities of these proposed ligands and the predicted binding sites are analyzed. According to the binding energy analysis, the affinities between ligands and aptamers and the stability of the systems are BPA > PCB 72 >E2. Trajectory analysis for these three complexes indicated that these three ligands were able to steadily bind with aptamers at docking site from 0 to 50 ns and contributed to alteration of conformation of aptamers.
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- Weiwen Zhang
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University , Guangzhou , P. R. China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University , Guangzhou , P. R. China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University , Guangzhou , P. R. China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University , Guangzhou , P. R. China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University , Guangzhou , P. R. China
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- General Practice Center, Nanhai Hospital, Southern Medical University , Foshan , P. R. China.,School of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University , Guangzhou , P. R. China
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- School of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University , Guangzhou , P. R. China
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Liu S, Chen Q, Wang Z, Cao T, Zhao G, Zhou Y. Monitoring 2,3',5,5'-tetrachlorobiphenyl with a rapid and sensitive environmental aptamer sensor. Analyst 2019; 144:4841-4847. [PMID: 31290489 DOI: 10.1039/c9an00848a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) detection in the environment is significant for both environmental protection and human health. Herein, a highly sensitive aptamer sensor has been established by employing a 2,3',5,5'-tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB72) targeting aptamer as a highly specific recognition element and a gold/silver (Au@Ag) nanocomposite as the surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate for detecting environmental PCB72. The Au@Ag nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit a strong SERS enhancement and provide an efficient substrate for immobilizing the PCB72 aptamer and Raman signal labelled molecule, 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (4-MBA). The targeted PCB72 could competitively bind with the PCB72 aptamer, resulting in a few aptamers sticking to the Au@Ag NPs and the "hot spot" strengthening effect of the substrate. Under optimal conditions, this aptamer sensor exhibits great performance with high sensitivity, excellent selectivity and stability for the monitoring of PCB72, which shows an excellent linear correlation ranging from 1 to 1000 pg mL-1 with a limit of detection of 0.3 pg mL-1. Furthermore, this aptamer assay exhibits high specificity and selectivity for PCB72 with the detection error of less than 0.27 for other PCBs and 0.21 for other interfering species, even if the coexisting interferents are 100-fold concentration in the system. Additionally, the recognition mechanism of the binding of aptamers to PCB72 is analyzed via UV-vis spectroscopy and molecular docking simulations, which suggest that PCB72 could insert into the aptamers. Furthermore, this method is successfully utilized for PCB72 detection in real water samples with a simple pre-treatment. In general, this work provides a new and effective method using an environmental aptamer sensor for rapid and sensitive PCB72 detection.
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- Siyao Liu
- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Institute of Translational Research, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of medicine, Shanghai 200065, People's Republic of China.
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Abraham K, Roueinfar M, Ponce AT, Lussier ME, Benson DB, Hong KL. In Vitro Selection and Characterization of a Single-Stranded DNA Aptamer Against the Herbicide Atrazine. ACS OMEGA 2018; 3:13576-13583. [PMID: 30411044 PMCID: PMC6217647 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b01859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Atrazine is an herbicide that is widely used in crop production at about 70 million pounds per year in the United States. Its widespread use has led to contamination of groundwater and other aquatic systems. It has resulted in many serious environmental and human health issues. This study focuses on the identification and characterization of a single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) aptamer that binds to atrazine. In this study, a variation of the systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) process was used to identify an aptamer, which binds to atrazine with high affinity and specificity. This SELEX focused on inducing the aptamer's ability to change conformation upon binding to atrazine, and stringent negative target selections. After 12 rounds of in vitro selection, the ssDNA aptamer candidate R12.45 was chosen and truncated to obtain a 46-base sequence. The binding affinity, specificity, and structural characteristics of this truncated candidate was investigated by using isothermal titration calorimetry, circular dichroism (CD) analysis, SYBR Green I (SG) fluorescence displacement assays, and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) colorimetric assays. The truncated R12.45 candidate aptamer bound to atrazine with high affinity (K d = 3.7 nM) and displayed low cross-binding activities on structurally related herbicides. In addition, CD analysis data indicated a target induced structural stabilization. Finally, SG assays and AuNPs assays showed nonconventional binding activities between the truncated R12.45 aptamer candidate and atrazine, which warrants future studies.
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- Kevin
M. Abraham
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, and Department of
Biology, College of Science and Engineering, Wilkes University, 84
W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, and Department of
Biology, College of Science and Engineering, Wilkes University, 84
W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, and Department of
Biology, College of Science and Engineering, Wilkes University, 84
W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, and Department of
Biology, College of Science and Engineering, Wilkes University, 84
W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, and Department of
Biology, College of Science and Engineering, Wilkes University, 84
W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, and Department of
Biology, College of Science and Engineering, Wilkes University, 84
W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, United States
- E-mail: . Phone: +1-570-408-4296. Fax: +1-570-408-4299
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Behera BK, Das A, Sarkar DJ, Weerathunge P, Parida PK, Das BK, Thavamani P, Ramanathan R, Bansal V. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in inland aquatic ecosystems: Perils and remedies through biosensors and bioremediation. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2018; 241:212-233. [PMID: 29807281 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are among the most ubiquitous environmental pollutants of high global concern. PAHs belong to a diverse family of hydrocarbons with over one hundred compounds known, each containing at least two aromatic rings in their structure. Due to hydrophobic nature, PAHs tend to accumulate in the aquatic sediments, leading to bioaccumulation and elevated concentrations over time. In addition to their well-manifested mutagenic and carcinogenic effects in humans, they pose severe detrimental effects to aquatic life. The high eco-toxicity of PAHs has attracted a number of reviews, each dealing specifically with individual aspects of this global pollutant. However, efficient management of PAHs warrants a holistic approach that combines a thorough understanding of their physico-chemical properties, modes of environmental distribution and bioaccumulation, efficient detection, and bioremediation strategies. Currently, there is a lack of a comprehensive study that amalgamates all these aspects together. The current review, for the first time, overcomes this constraint, through providing a high level comprehensive understanding of the complexities faced during PAH management, while also recommending future directions through potentially viable solutions. Importantly, effective management of PAHs strongly relies upon reliable detection tools, which are currently non-existent, or at the very best inefficient, and therefore have a strong prospect of future development. Notably, the currently available biosensor technologies for PAH monitoring have not so far been compiled together, and therefore a significant focus of this article is on biosensor technologies that are critical for timely detection and efficient management of PAHs. This review is focussed on inland aquatic ecosystems with an emphasis on fish biodiversity, as fish remains a major source of food and livelihood for a large proportion of the global population. This thought provoking study is likely to instigate new collaborative approaches for protecting aquatic biodiversity from PAHs-induced eco-toxicity.
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- Bijay Kumar Behera
- ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120, India; Ian Potter NanoBioSensing Facility, NanoBiotechnology Research Laboratory, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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- ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120, India
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- ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120, India
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- Ian Potter NanoBioSensing Facility, NanoBiotechnology Research Laboratory, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120, India
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- ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700120, India
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- Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), Faculty of Science and Information Technology, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Ian Potter NanoBioSensing Facility, NanoBiotechnology Research Laboratory, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Ian Potter NanoBioSensing Facility, NanoBiotechnology Research Laboratory, School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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Nie J, Yuan L, Jin K, Han X, Tian Y, Zhou N. Electrochemical detection of tobramycin based on enzymes-assisted dual signal amplification by using a novel truncated aptamer with high affinity. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 122:254-262. [PMID: 30268963 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.09.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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An aptamer with the length of only 15 nucleotides specific for tobramycin was obtained through rationally designed truncation from a previously reported long sequence. The structural and binding properties of the aptamer were characterized. The dissociation constant (Kd) was determined to be 42.12 nM, indicating high affinity of the aptamer for tobramycin. Then an electrochemical sensor based on this aptamer was developed, which employed an enzymes-assisted dual signal amplification cycle through target recycling and strand-displacement DNA polymerization. A hairpin probe containing the aptamer sequence was designed and used to start the production cycle of a short ssDNA fragment in the presence of tobramycin, with the help of phi29 DNA polymerase and nicking endonuclease Nt.AlwI. The ssDNA fragment was captured by a signal transduction probe modified on gold electrode to form a triple-helix structure. With the help of [Ru(NH3)6]3+, a significant electrochemical signal was observed in differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). Under the optimal conditions, the current in DPV is linearly related with the concentration of tobramycin in the range of 10-200 nM, and the detection limit is 5.13 nM. The electrochemical sensor showed high specificity for tobramycin when it was challenged by other antibiotics. In addition, the constructed sensor was used to detect tobramycin in milk and water samples, and showed satisfactory performance. Therefore, the screened aptamer as well as the developed sensor has great application prospects in the fields of food safety control, medical test and environment monitoring.
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- Jingjing Nie
- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Akki SU, Werth CJ. Critical Review: DNA Aptasensors, Are They Ready for Monitoring Organic Pollutants in Natural and Treated Water Sources? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2018; 52:8989-9007. [PMID: 30016080 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b00558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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There is a growing need to monitor anthropogenic organic contaminants detected in water sources. DNA aptamers are synthetic single-stranded oligonucleotides, selected to bind to target contaminants with favorable selectivity and sensitivity. These aptamers can be functionalized and are used with a variety of sensing platforms to develop sensors, or aptasensors. In this critical review, we (1) identify the state-of-the-art in DNA aptamer selection, (2) evaluate target and aptamer properties that make for sensitive and selective binding and sensing, (3) determine strengths and weaknesses of alternative sensing platforms, and (4) assess the potential for aptasensors to quantify environmentally relevant concentrations of organic contaminants in water. Among a suite of target and aptamer properties, binding affinity is either directly (e.g., organic carbon partition coefficient) or inversely (e.g., polar surface area) correlated to properties that indicate greater target hydrophobicity results in the strongest binding aptamers, and binding affinity is correlated to aptasensor limits of detection. Electrochemical-based aptasensors show the greatest sensitivity, which is similar to ELISA-based methods. Only a handful of aptasensors can detect organic pollutants at environmentally relevant concentrations, and interference from structurally similar analogs commonly present in natural waters is a yet-to-be overcome challenge. These findings lead to recommendations to improve aptasensor performance.
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- Spurti U Akki
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , 205 North Mathews Avenue , Urbana , Illinois 61801 , United States
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- Department of Civil, Architecture, and Environmental Engineering , University of Texas at Austin , 301 East Dean Keeton Street , Austin , Texas 78712 , United States
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Wang Y, Bai J, Huo B, Yuan S, Zhang M, Sun X, Peng Y, Li S, Wang J, Ning B, Gao Z. Upconversion Fluorescent Aptasensor for Polychlorinated Biphenyls Detection Based on Nicking Endonuclease and Hybridization Chain Reaction Dual-Amplification Strategy. Anal Chem 2018; 90:9936-9942. [PMID: 30033721 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b02159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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A novel upconversion fluorescent aptasensor based on hybridization chain reaction and nicking endonuclease has been developed for detection of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). It combined the dual advantages of UCNPs and HCR. Two harpins (H1 and H2) were first designed according to the partial complementary sequence (cDNA) of the PCB72/106. Since the aptamer specifically recognized the target, the cDNA was detached from the magnetic microspheres (MMPs). The cDNA could initiate hybridization chain reaction (HCR) and open the stems of H1 and H2. After the addition of nicking endonuclease, UCNPs were further away from the quenchers (BHQ-1). Hence, the fluorescence intensity of upconversion nanoparticals (UCNPs) could be restored via fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). Therefore, the fluorescence of UCNPs was directly proportional to concentration of PCB72/106, which was the basis for the quantification of PCB72/106. PCB72/106 could be analyzed within the ranges of 0.004 to 800 ng/mL with a detection limit of 0.0035 ng/mL ( S/ N = 3). The aptasensor was also used for the detection of water and soil samples, and the average recoveries ranged from 93.4% to 109.7% and 83.2% to 118.5%, respectively. The relative standard deviations (RSDs) were all below 3.2%. The signal was first amplified through HCR and further amplified with the help of nicking endonuclease. This work also provided the opportunity to develop fluorescent aptasensors for other targets using this dual-amplification strategy.
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- Yu Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China.,College of Food Science and Engineering , Jilin University , Changchun 130022 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Risk Assessment and Control Technology for Environment and Food Safety, Institute of Environmental and Operational Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Science , Academy of Military Science . Tianjin 300050 , People's Republic of China
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Wu X, Diao D, Lu Z, Han Y, Xu S, Lou X. Phthalic Acid Ester-Binding DNA Aptamer Selection, Characterization, and Application to an Electrochemical Aptasensor. J Vis Exp 2018. [PMID: 29630049 DOI: 10.3791/56814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) areone of the major groups of persistent organic pollutants. The group-specific detection of PAEs is highly desired due to the rapid growing of congeners. DNA aptamers have been increasingly applied as recognition elements on biosensor platforms, but selecting aptamers toward highly hydrophobic small molecule targets, such as PAEs, is rarely reported. This work describes a bead-based method designed to select group-specific DNA aptamers to PAEs. The amino group functionalized dibutyl phthalate (DBP-NH2) as the anchor target was synthesized and immobilized on the epoxy-activated agarose beads, allowing the display of the phthalic ester group at the surface of the immobilization matrix, and therefore the selection of the group-specific binders. We determined the dissociation constants of the aptamer candidates by quantitative polymerization chain reaction coupled with magnetic separation. The relative affinities and selectivity of the aptamers to other PAEs were determined by the competitive assays, where the aptamer candidates were pre-bounded to the DBP-NH2 attached magnetic beads and released to the supernatant upon incubation with the tested PAEs or other potential interfering substances. The competitive assay was applied because it provided a facile affinity comparison among PAEs that had no functional groups for surface immobilization. Finally, we demonstrated the fabrication of an electrochemical aptasensor and used it for ultrasensitive and selective detection of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. This protocol provides insights for the aptamer discovery of other hydrophobic small molecules.
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- Xiao Wu
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University
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- College of Life Sciences, Capital Normal University
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University;
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Cheng R, Liu S, Shi H, Zhao G. A highly sensitive and selective aptamer-based colorimetric sensor for the rapid detection of PCB 77. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 341:373-380. [PMID: 28806557 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/22/2017] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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A highly sensitive, specific and simple colorimetric sensor based on aptamer was established for the detection of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB 77). The use of unmodified gold nanoparticles as a colorimetric probe for aptamer sensors enabled the highly sensitive and selective detection of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB 77). A linear range of 0.5nM to 900nM was obtained for the colorimetric assay with a minimum detection limit of 0.05nM. In addition, by the methods of circular dichroism, UV and naked eyes, we found that the 35 base fragments retained after cutting 5 bases from the 5 'end of aptamer plays the most significant role in the PCB 77 specific recognition process. We found a novel way to truncated nucleotides to optimize the detection of PCB 77, and the selected nucleotides also could achieve high affinity with PCB 77. At the same time, the efficient detection of the PCB 77 by our colorimetric sensor in the complex environmental water samples was realized, which shows a good application prospect.
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- Ruojie Cheng
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment Sustainability, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, People's Republic of China.
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Hong KL, Sooter LJ. In Vitro Selection of a Single-Stranded DNA Molecular Recognition Element against the Pesticide Fipronil and Sensitive Detection in River Water. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 19:ijms19010085. [PMID: 29283416 PMCID: PMC5796035 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19010085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Revised: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Fipronil is a commonly used insecticide that has been shown to have environmental and human health risks. The current standard methods of detection for fipronil and its metabolites, such as GC-MS, are time consuming and labor intensive. In this study, a variant of systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX), was utilized to identify the first single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) molecular recognition element (MRE) that binds to fipronil with high affinity (Kd = 48 ± 8 nM). The selected MRE displayed low cross binding activity on various environmentally relevant, structurally unrelated herbicides and pesticides, in addition to broad-spectrum binding activity on major metabolites of fipronil and a structurally similar pesticide in prepared river samples. Additionally, a proof-of-principle fluorescent detection assay was developed by using the selected ssDNA MRE as a signal-reporting element, with a limit of detection of 105 nM in a prepared river water sample.
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- Ka L Hong
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University, 84 W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, USA.
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Han X, Zhang Y, Nie J, Zhao S, Tian Y, Zhou N. Gold nanoparticle based photometric determination of tobramycin by using new specific DNA aptamers. Mikrochim Acta 2017; 185:4. [PMID: 29594665 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-017-2568-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A magnetic bead-based SELEX was applied to identify 37 single-stranded DNA aptamers specific for tobramycin after ten rounds of selection. The aptamers were classified into nine families according to sequence analysis. Among them, several aptamers with typical sequences were selected and their dissociation constants (Kds) were determined by a fluorescent method. An aptamer termed "Ap 32", with a Kd value of 56.8 ± 4.6 nM, possesses the highest affinity and satisfactory specificity. Theoretical modeling showed that nucleotides 14-18 and 26-29 play a most significant role in the interaction between aptamer and tobramycin. Subsequently, the sequence of Ap 32 was optimized through rationally designed truncation. The truncated aptamer Ap 32-2 consists of 34 nucleotides and has a Kd that is similar to the original one. It was chosen as the optimal aptamer for use in the assay and was immobilized on gold nanoparticles. On addition of tobramycin, the color turns from red to purple. The findings were used to design a photometric assay (best performed at 520 nm) that has a linear response in the 100 nM to 1.4 μM concentration range, with a 37.9 nM detection limit. The method was successfully applied to the determination of tobramycin in (spiked) honey samples. Graphical abstract A 34-nucleotide aptamer specific for tobramycin was obtained through magnetic beads-based systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) and structural analysis-based rational post-SELEX truncation, and then applied to the determination of tobramycin using a gold nanoparticle-based photometric assay.
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- Xuyan Han
- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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Ma L, Wang J, Zhang Y. Probing the Characterization of the Interaction of Aflatoxins B1 and G1 with Calf Thymus DNA In Vitro. Toxins (Basel) 2017; 9:E209. [PMID: 28671585 PMCID: PMC5535156 DOI: 10.3390/toxins9070209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The binding characterization of aflatoxins with calf thymus DNA (ctDNA) under physiological conditions was investigated. Multispectroscopic techniques, ctDNA melting, viscosity measurements, and molecular docking techniques were employed to elucidate the binding mechanism of the aflatoxins with DNA. The fluorescence results indicated that both aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and aflatoxin G1 (AFG1) bound to the ctDNA, forming complexes through hydrogen bonding. The binding constants of AFB1 and AFG1 with ctDNA reached up to 10³ L·mol-1 and 10⁴ L·mol-1, respectively, and AFG1 exhibited a higher binding propensity than that of AFB1. Furthermore, both AFB1 and AFG1 bound to the ctDNA through groove binding, as evidenced by the results of the spectroscopic, iodide quenching effect, viscosity, and ctDNA melting measurements. Changes in the circular dichroism signal manifested that both AFB1 and AFG1 induced an increase in the right-handed helicity, but only minimally influenced the base stacking of the DNA. A molecular docking study of the aflatoxin's binding with the DNA revealed a groove binding mode, which was driven mainly by hydrogen bonding. This study of aflatoxin-ctDNA interaction may provide novel insights into the toxicological effect of the mycotoxins.
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- Liang Ma
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei District, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei District, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei District, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Han Y, Diao D, Lu Z, Li X, Guo Q, Huo Y, Xu Q, Li Y, Cao S, Wang J, Wang Y, Zhao J, Li Z, He M, Luo Z, Lou X. Selection of Group-Specific Phthalic Acid Esters Binding DNA Aptamers via Rationally Designed Target Immobilization and Applications for Ultrasensitive and Highly Selective Detection of Phthalic Acid Esters. Anal Chem 2017; 89:5270-5277. [PMID: 28414217 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b04808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are ubiquitous in the environment, and some of them are recognized as endocrine disruptors that cause concerns on ecosystem functioning and public health. Due to the diversity of PAEs in the environment, there is a vital need to detect the total concentration of PAEs in a timely and low-cost way. To fulfill this requirement, it is highly desired to obtain group-specific PAE binders that are specific to the basic PAE skeleton. In this study, for the first time we have identified the group-specific PAE-binding aptamers via rationally designed target immobilization. The two target immobilization strategies were adopted to display either the phthalic ester group or the alkyl chain, respectively, at the surface of the immobilization matrix. The former enabled the rapid enrichment of aptamers after four rounds of selection. The top 100 sequences are cytosine-rich (44.7%) and differentiate from each other by only 1-4 nucleotides at limited locations. The top two aptamers all display the nanomolar dissociation constants to both the immobilized target and the free PAEs [dibutyl phthalate (DBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)]. We further demonstrate the applications of the aptamers in the development of high-throughput PAE assays and DEHP electrochemical biosensors with exceptional sensitivity [limit of detection (LOD), 10 pM] and selectivity (>105-fold). PAE aptamers targeting one of the most sought for targets thus offer the promise of convenient, low-cost detection of total PAEs. Our study also provides insights on the aptamer selection and sensor development of highly hydrophobic small molecules.
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- Yu Han
- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China , Hefei 230027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Capital Normal University , Beijing, 100048, China
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Nguyen VT, Kwon YS, Gu MB. Aptamer-based environmental biosensors for small molecule contaminants. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2017; 45:15-23. [PMID: 28088092 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2016.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Aptasensors are promising biosensors, which take advantage of using aptamers as a recognition element. The combination of the excellent characteristics of aptamers and the leading detection platform techniques, such as optical, electrochemical with nanomaterial-integrated, or mass-sensitive techniques with high sensitivity and specificity draws a promising view for the application of the aptasensors for the detection of harmful small toxic chemicals and real-time monitoring in the environments. In spite of attraction of aptasensors, application of them is limited to the complex environment due to the facts that how the immobilization of aptamers onto the surface affects the functions of aptamers and their structures for the detection of environmental contaminants are not clearly known. This review examines the most recent update on the selection of aptamers for small molecules, the development and application of aptasensors in the detection of small molecule contaminants in environment. Additionally, their applications to the real samples as environmental monitoring reported in the publications also are reviewed.
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- Van-Thuan Nguyen
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-713, South Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-713, South Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-713, South Korea.
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Wang Y, Gan N, Zhou Y, Li T, Cao Y, Chen Y. Novel single-stranded DNA binding protein-assisted fluorescence aptamer switch based on FRET for homogeneous detection of antibiotics. Biosens Bioelectron 2016; 87:508-513. [PMID: 27596250 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2016.08.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Herein, a smart single-stranded DNA binding protein (SSB)-assisted fluorescence aptamer switch based on fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) was designed. The FRET switch was synthesized by connecting SSB labeled quantum dots (QDs@SSB) as donor with aptamer (apt) labeled gold nanoparticles (AuNPs@apt) as acceptor, and it was employed for detecting chloramphenicol (CAP) in a homogenous solution. In the assay, the interaction between core-shell QDs@SSB and AuNPs@apt leads to a dramatic quenching (turning off). After adding CAP in the detection system, AuNPs@apt can bind the target specifically then separate QDs@SSB with AuNPs@apt-target, resulting in restoring the fluorescence intensity of QDs (turning on). Consequently, the fluorescence intensity recovers and the recovery extent can be used for detection of CAP in homogenous phase via optical responses. Under optimal conditions, the fluorescence intensity increased linearly with increasing concentrations of CAP from 0.005 to 100ngmL-1. The limit of this fluorescence aptamer switch was around 3pgmL-1 for CAP detection. When the analyte is changed, the assay can be applied to detect other targets only by changing relative aptamer in AuNPs@apt probe. Furthermore, it has potential to be served as a simple, sensitive and portable platform for antibiotic contaminants detection in biological and environmental samples.
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- Ye Wang
- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Deptartment of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing 210000, China
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Kim UJ, Kim BC. DNA aptamers for selective identification and separation of flame retardant chemicals. Anal Chim Acta 2016; 936:208-15. [PMID: 27566357 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2016.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are group of chemicals which are representative persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and used as brominated flame retardants for many consumer products. PBDEs were phased out since 2009 but are still frequently observed in various environmental matrices and human body. Here, we report ssDNA aptamers which bind to BDE47, one of the PBDE congeners commonly found in various environmental matrices, and show affinity to other major tri-to hepta- BDE congeners. The PBDE specific aptamers were isolated from random library of ssDNA using Mag-SELEX. Two out of 15 sequences, based on their alignment and hairpin loop structures, were chosen to determine dissociation constant with BDE47 and showed from picomolar to nanomolar affinities (200 pM and 1.53 nM). The aptamers displayed high selectivity to the original target, BDE47, and implying general specificity to PBDE backbone with varying affinities to other congeners. Further, we showed that the use of two aptamers together could enhance the separation efficiency of BDE47 and other BDE congeners when dissolved in a solvent compared to use of single aptamer. These aptamers are expected to provide a tool for preliminary screening or quick separation of PBDEs in environmental samples prior to trace quantitative analysis.
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- Un-Jung Kim
- Center for Environment, Health and Welfare Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Environment, Health and Welfare Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea; Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Hwarangno 14-gil 5, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea.
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Pfeiffer F, Mayer G. Selection and Biosensor Application of Aptamers for Small Molecules. Front Chem 2016; 4:25. [PMID: 27379229 PMCID: PMC4908669 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2016.00025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2016] [Accepted: 05/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Small molecules play a major role in the human body and as drugs, toxins, and chemicals. Tools to detect and quantify them are therefore in high demand. This review will give an overview about aptamers interacting with small molecules and their selection. We discuss the current state of the field, including advantages as well as problems associated with their use and possible solutions to tackle these. We then discuss different kinds of small molecule aptamer-based sensors described in literature and their applications, ranging from detecting drinking water contaminations to RNA imaging.
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- Franziska Pfeiffer
- Department of Chemical Biology, Life and Medical Sciences Institute, University of Bonn Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Chemical Biology, Life and Medical Sciences Institute, University of Bonn Bonn, Germany
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Aptamers are single strand DNA or RNA molecules, selected by an iterative process known as Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX). Due to various advantages of aptamers such as high temperature stability, animal free, cost effective production and its high affinity and selectivity for its target make them attractive alternatives to monoclonal antibody for use in diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Aptamer has been generated against vesicular endothelial growth factor 165 involved in age related macular degeneracy. Macugen was the first FDA approved aptamer based drug that was commercialized. Later other aptamers were also developed against blood clotting proteins, cancer proteins, antibody E, agents involved in diabetes nephropathy, autoantibodies involved in autoimmune disorders, etc. Aptamers have also been developed against viruses and could work with other antiviral agents in treating infections.
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- Abhishek Parashar
- Research Scholar, Animal Biochemistry Division, National Dairy Research Institute , Karnal, India
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Wu L, Qi P, Fu X, Liu H, Li J, Wang Q, Fan H. A novel electrochemical PCB77-binding DNA aptamer biosensor for selective detection of PCB77. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2016.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ruscito A, DeRosa MC. Small-Molecule Binding Aptamers: Selection Strategies, Characterization, and Applications. Front Chem 2016; 4:14. [PMID: 27242994 PMCID: PMC4861895 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2016.00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 225] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aptamers are single-stranded, synthetic oligonucleotides that fold into 3-dimensional shapes capable of binding non-covalently with high affinity and specificity to a target molecule. They are generated via an in vitro process known as the Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential enrichment, from which candidates are screened and characterized, and then used in various applications. These applications range from therapeutic uses to biosensors for target detection. Aptamers for small molecule targets such as toxins, antibiotics, molecular markers, drugs, and heavy metals will be the focus of this review. Their accurate detection is needed for the protection and wellbeing of humans and animals. However, the small molecular weights of these targets, including the drastic size difference between the target and the oligonucleotides, make it challenging to select, characterize, and apply aptamers for their detection. Thus, recent (since 2012) notable advances in small molecule aptamers, which have overcome some of these challenges, are presented here, while defining challenges that still exist are discussed.
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- Department of Chemistry, Carleton University Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Tao M, Zhang G, Pan J, Xiong C. Deciphering the groove binding modes of tau-fluvalinate and flumethrin with calf thymus DNA. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2016; 155:28-37. [PMID: 26571092 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2015.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Tau-fluvalinate (TFL) and flumethrin (FL), widely used in agriculture and a class of synthetic pyrethroid pesticides with a similar structure, may cause a potential security risk. Herein, the modes of binding in vitro of TFL and FL with calf thymus DNA (ctDNA) were characterized by fluorescence, UV-vis absorption, circular dichroism (CD) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy with the aid of viscosity measurements, melting analyses and molecular docking studies. The fluorescence titration indicated that both TFL and FL bound to ctDNA forming complexes through hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces. The binding constants of TFL and FL with ctDNA were in the range of 10(4)Lmol(-1), and FL exhibited a higher binding propensity than TFL. The iodide quenching effect, single/double-stranded DNA effects, and ctDNA melting and viscosity measurements demonstrated that the binding of both TFL and FL to ctDNA was groove mode. The FT-IR analyses suggested the A-T region of the minor groove of ctDNA as the preferential binding for TFL and FL, which was confirmed by the displacement assays with Hoechst 33258 probe, and the molecular docking visualized the specific binding. The changes in CD spectra indicated that both FL and TFL induced the perturbation on the base stacking and helicity of B-DNA, but the disturbance caused by FL was more obvious. Gel electrophoresis analyses indicated that both TFL and FL did not cause significant DNA cleavage. This study provides novel insights into the binding properties of TFL/FL with ctDNA and its toxic mechanisms.
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- Mo Tao
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 235, Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 235, Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 235, Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 235, Nanjing East Road, Nanchang 330047, China
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Chen M, Gan N, Zhang H, Yan Z, Li T, Chen Y, Xu Q, Jiang Q. Electrochemical simultaneous assay of chloramphenicol and PCB72 using magnetic and aptamer-modified quantum dot-encoded dendritic nanotracers for signal amplification. Mikrochim Acta 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-015-1695-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Lin S, Gan N, Zhang J, Qiao L, Chen Y, Cao Y. Aptamer-functionalized stir bar sorptive extraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for selective enrichment and determination of polychlorinated biphenyls in fish samples. Talanta 2015; 149:266-274. [PMID: 26717840 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2015.11.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2015] [Revised: 11/17/2015] [Accepted: 11/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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In this paper, a novel aptamer-functionalized stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) was developed for selective enrichment of the low abundance polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from fish samples. This approach was based on the immobilization of aptamer which could recognize 2,3',5,5'-tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB72) and 2',3',4',5,5'-pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB106) on one kind of metal-organic frameworks (Zn4O(BDC)3, MOF-5). MOF-5 as a substrate was prepared by potential-controlled cathodic electrodeposition on stainless steel. This aptamer-functionalized stir bar sorptive extraction (Apt-MOF SBSE) fiber could be facile synthesized in one-step. PCB72 and PCB106 were employed as target analytes for selective extraction by the developed method. The adsorbed targets could be desorbed easily in pH 3.0 100mM glycine-HCl buffers and then extracted by the methylene chloride. Afterwards, the detection was carried out with gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The Apt-MOF SBSE pretreatment coupled with GC-MS exhibited high selectivity, good binding capacity, stability and reproducibility for the detection of PCBs. It provided a linear range of 0.02-250ngmL(-1) with a good coefficient of determination (R(2)=0.9991-0.9996) and the detection limit was 0.003-0.004ngmL(-1). More importantly, the method was successfully utilized for the determination of PCBs in fish samples with good enrichment factor (1930-2304). Therefore, this new SBSE coating opens up the possibility of selective enrichment of a given target PCBs from complex fish samples.
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- Saichai Lin
- The State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science, Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science, Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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- The State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science, Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Faculty of Marine Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Deptartment of Food Science and Engineering/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing University of Finance & Economics, Nanjing, China
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- The State Key Laboratory Base of Novel Functional Materials and Preparation Science, Faculty of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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Akki SU, Werth CJ, Silverman SK. Selective Aptamers for Detection of Estradiol and Ethynylestradiol in Natural Waters. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2015; 49:9905-9913. [PMID: 26182235 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b02401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We used in vitro selection to identify new DNA aptamers for two endocrine-disrupting compounds often found in treated and natural waters, 17β-estradiol (E2) and 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE). We used equilibrium filtration to determine aptamer sensitivity/selectivity and dimethyl sulfate (DMS) probing to explore aptamer binding sites. The new E2 aptamers are at least 74-fold more sensitive for E2 than is a previously reported DNA aptamer, with dissociation constants (Kd values) of 0.6 μM. Similarly, the EE aptamers are highly sensitive for EE, with Kd of 0.5-1.0 μM. Selectivity values indicate that the E2 aptamers bind E2 and a structural analogue, estrone (E1), equally well and are up to 74-fold selective over EE. One EE aptamer is 53-fold more selective for EE over E2 or E1, but the other binds EE, E2, and E1 with similar affinity. The new aptamers do not lose sensitivity or selectivity in natural water from a local lake, despite the presence of natural organic matter (∼4 mg/L TOC). DMS probing suggests that E2 binding occurs in relatively flexible single-stranded DNA regions, an important finding for rational redesign of aptamers and their incorporation into sensing platforms. This is the first report of aptamers with strong selectivity for E2 and E1 over EE, or with strong selectivity for EE over E2 and E1. Such selectivity is important for achieving the goal of creating practically useful DNA-based sensors that can distinguish structurally similar estrogenic compounds in natural waters.
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- Spurti U Akki
- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 205 North Mathews Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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- †Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 205 North Mathews Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
- ‡Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 301 East Dean Keeton Street, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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- §Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 600 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801, United States
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Wang YQ, Zhang HM. Exploration of binding of bisphenol A and its analogues with calf thymus DNA by optical spectroscopic and molecular docking methods. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2015; 149:9-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2015.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2014] [Revised: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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A "signal-on'' aptasensor for simultaneous detection of chloramphenicol and polychlorinated biphenyls using multi-metal ions encoded nanospherical brushes as tracers. Biosens Bioelectron 2015. [PMID: 26210469 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2015.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A "signal-on'' aptasensor was developed for simultaneous detection of chloramphenicols (CAP) and polychlorinated biphenyl-72 (PCB72) with a novel multi-metal ions encoded nanospherical brushes as nanotracers. To construct the assay, the respective aptamer of CAP and PCB72 labeled magnetic gold nanoparticles as capture probes (aptamer-MGPs), and their complementary single strand DNA (s-DNA) encoded metal ions (Cd(2+) and Pb(2+)) on nanospherical branched polyethylene imine brushes as tracers (s-DNA-MSPEIs), were simultaneously synthesized. After that, the capture probe and tracers were connected through a hybridization reaction between s-DNA and aptamers. In the presence of CAP and PCB72, the analytes could react with the aptamers on capture probes and release the tracers into supernatant after magnetic separation. The released tracers with metal ions (Cd(2+) and Pb(2+)) could be simultaneously detected through the square wave voltammetry (SWV) without acid dissolution, which can switch the signals of the biosensor to "on'' state. Under optimal conditions, the assay could detect CAP and PCB72 as low as 0.3 pg mL(-1) with the dynamitic range from 0.001 to 100 ng mL(-1) and exhibited excellent selectivity. More importantly, the strategy can be extended easily to other targets after changing the corresponding aptamers and other metal ions tracers, which provides a promising and facile approach in multiplex detection of ultra-trace level of pollutants in food safety without more complex separation and washing steps.
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Single-Stranded DNA Aptamers against Pathogens and Toxins: Identification and Biosensing Applications. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015. [PMID: 26199940 PMCID: PMC4493287 DOI: 10.1155/2015/419318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Molecular recognition elements (MREs) can be short sequences of single-stranded DNA, RNA, small peptides, or antibody fragments. They can bind to user-defined targets with high affinity and specificity. There has been an increasing interest in the identification and application of nucleic acid molecular recognition elements, commonly known as aptamers, since they were first described in 1990 by the Gold and Szostak laboratories. A large number of target specific nucleic acids MREs and their applications are currently in the literature. This review first describes the general methodologies used in identifying single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) aptamers. It then summarizes advancements in the identification and biosensing application of ssDNA aptamers specific for bacteria, viruses, their associated molecules, and selected chemical toxins. Lastly, an overview of the basic principles of ssDNA aptamer-based biosensors is discussed.
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Non-enzymatic detection of urea using unmodified gold nanoparticles based aptasensor. Biosens Bioelectron 2015; 72:340-7. [PMID: 26002019 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2015.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2015] [Revised: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Biosensing nitrogenous compounds like urea is required to control the incidents of Economically Motivated Adulteration (EMA). In this study, we report the FluMag Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (FluMag-SELEX) method to isolate a urea specific DNA aptamer with a dissociation constant (Kd) of 232 nM. The interaction of DNA aptamer with urea has been confirmed by affinity assay, CD analysis, melting curve analysis and truncation studies. Unlike other urea sensing methods reported so far, using this urea aptamer, we demonstrate a simple, 'non-enzymatic' easy-to-use, dual readout aptasensor that exploits unmodified gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to transduce the signals of aptamer binding to urea in terms of intrinsic fluorescence differences and color changes simultaneously. This method is free from complicated sample processing and labeling steps. The urea aptasensor displays high selectivity for urea and is free from interference from common milk adulterants. The developed aptasensor reliably detects urea adulteration in milk. The response signals linearly correlate with the increasing concentrations of urea in milk ranging from 20mM to 150 mM with detection limit of 20mM. We also show that this aptasensor can also be used as a simple fluorescence based "turn-on" sensor. The results obtained in this study are comparable to the commercial urease based detection methods.
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Williams RM, Crihfield CL, Gattu S, Holland LA, Sooter LJ. In vitro selection of a single-stranded DNA molecular recognition element against atrazine. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:14332-47. [PMID: 25196435 PMCID: PMC4159853 DOI: 10.3390/ijms150814332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2014] [Revised: 07/11/2014] [Accepted: 08/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Widespread use of the chlorotriazine herbicide, atrazine, has led to serious environmental and human health consequences. Current methods of detecting atrazine contamination are neither rapid nor cost-effective. In this work, atrazine-specific single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) molecular recognition elements (MRE) were isolated. We utilized a stringent Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX) methodology that placed the greatest emphasis on what the MRE should not bind to. After twelve rounds of SELEX, an atrazine-specific MRE with high affinity was obtained. The equilibrium dissociation constant (Kd) of the ssDNA sequence is 0.62 ± 0.21 nM. It also has significant selectivity for atrazine over atrazine metabolites and other pesticides found in environmentally similar locations and concentrations. Furthermore, we have detected environmentally relevant atrazine concentrations in river water using this MRE. The strong affinity and selectivity of the selected atrazine-specific ssDNA validated the stringent SELEX methodology and identified a MRE that will be useful for rapid atrazine detection in environmental samples.
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- Ryan M Williams
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, PO Box 9530, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
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- Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
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- Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
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- Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, West Virginia University, 1 Medical Center Drive, PO Box 9530, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
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Ouellet E, Lagally ET, Cheung KC, Haynes CA. A simple method for eliminating fixed-region interference of aptamer binding during SELEX. Biotechnol Bioeng 2014; 111:2265-79. [PMID: 24895227 DOI: 10.1002/bit.25294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2014] [Revised: 05/07/2014] [Accepted: 05/12/2014] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Standard libraries for systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) typically utilize flanking regions that facilitate amplification of aptamers recovered from each selection round. Here, we show that these flanking sequences can bias the selection process, due in part to their ability to interfere with the fold or function of aptamers localized within the random region of the library sequence. We then address this problem by investigating the use of complementary oligonucleotides as a means to block aptamer interference by each flanking region. Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) studies are combined with fold predictions to both define the various interference mechanisms and assess the ability of added complementary oligonucleotides to ameliorate them. The proposed blocking strategy is thereby refined and then applied to standard library forms of benchmark aptamers against human α-thrombin, streptavidin, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). In each case, ITC data show that the new method effectively removes fixed-region mediated interference effects so that the natural binding affinity of the benchmark aptamer is completely restored. We further show that the binding affinities of properly functioning aptamers within a selection library are not affected by the blocking protocol, and that the method can be applied to various common library formats comprised of different flanking region sequences. Finally, we present a rapid and inexpensive qPCR-based method for determining the mean binding affinity of retained aptamer pools and use it to show that introduction of the pre-blocking method into the standard SELEX protocol results in retention of high-affinity aptamers that would otherwise be lost during the first round of selection. Significant enrichment of the available pool of high-affinity aptamers is thereby achieved in the first few rounds of selection. By eliminating single-strand (aptamer-like) structures within or involving the fixed regions, the technique is therefore shown to isolate aptamer sequence and function within the desired random region of the library members, and thereby provide a new selection method that is complementary to other available SELEX protocols.
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- Eric Ouellet
- Michael Smith Laboratories, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z3; Biomedical Engineering Program, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z3
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Huang Y, Chen X, Duan N, Wu S, Wang Z, Wei X, Wang Y. Selection and characterization of DNA aptamers against Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin C1. Food Chem 2014; 166:623-629. [PMID: 25053102 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2013] [Accepted: 06/08/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Enterotoxins from pathogenic bacteria are known as the main reason that can cause the bacterial foodborne diseases. In this study, aptamers that bound to Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin C1 (SEC1) with high affinity and selectivity were generated in vitro by twelve rounds of selection based on magnetic separation technology, with a low-level dissociation constant (Kd) value of 65.14 ± 11.64 nmol/L of aptamer C10. Aptamer-based quantification of SEC1 in the food sample by a graphene oxide (GO)-based method was implemented to investigate the potential of the aptamer against SEC1 with a limit of detection of 6 ng/mL. On the basis of this work, biosensors using the selected SEC1 aptamers as new molecular recognition elements could be applied for innovative determinations of SEC1.
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- Yukun Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Nutrition, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Collage of Life and Environment Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China
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- Collage of Life and Environment Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 200234, China
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Amaya-González S, de-Los-Santos-Álvarez N, Miranda-Ordieres AJ, Lobo-Castañón MJ. Aptamer binding to celiac disease-triggering hydrophobic proteins: a sensitive gluten detection approach. Anal Chem 2014; 86:2733-9. [PMID: 24502317 DOI: 10.1021/ac404151n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Celiac disease represents a significant public health problem in large parts of the world. A major hurdle in the effective management of the disease by celiac sufferers is the sensitivity of the current available methods for assessing gluten contents in food. In response, we report a highly sensitive approach for gluten analysis using aptamers as specific receptors. Gliadins, a fraction of gluten proteins, are the main constituent responsible for triggering the disease. However, they are highly hydrophobic and large molecules, regarded as difficult targets for in vitro evolution of aptamers without nucleobase modification. We describe the successful selection of aptamers for these water insoluble prolamins that was achieved choosing the immunodominant apolar peptide from α2-gliadin as a target for selection. All aptamers evolved are able to bind the target in its native environment within the natural protein. The best nonprotein receptor is the basis for an electrochemical competitive enzyme-linked assay on magnetic particles, which allows the measurement of as low as 0.5 ppb of gliadin standard (0.5 ppm of gluten). Reference immunoassay for detecting the same target has a limit of detection of 3 ppm, 6 times less sensitive than this method. Importantly, it also displays high specificity, detecting the other three prolamins toxic for celiac patients and not showing cross-reactivity to nontoxic proteins such as maize, soya, and rice. These features make the proposed method a valuable tool for gluten detection in foods.
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- Sonia Amaya-González
- Dpto. Química Física y Analítica, Universidad de Oviedo , Av. Julián Clavería 8, 33006, Oviedo, Spain
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Wu J, Zhu Y, Xue F, Mei Z, Yao L, Wang X, Zheng L, Liu J, Liu G, Peng C, Chen W. Recent trends in SELEX technique and its application to food safety monitoring. Mikrochim Acta 2014; 181:479-491. [PMID: 25419005 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-013-1156-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The method referred to as "systemic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment" (SELEX) was introduced in 1990 and ever since has become an important tool for the identification and screening of aptamers. Such nucleic acids can recognize and bind to their corresponding targets (analytes) with high selectivity and affinity, and aptamers therefore have become attractive alternatives to traditional antibodies not the least because they are much more stable. Meanwhile, they have found numerous applications in different fields including food quality and safety monitoring. This review first gives an introduction into the selection process and to the evolution of SELEX, then covers applications of aptamers in the surveillance of food safety (with subsections on absorptiometric, electrochemical, fluorescent and other methods), and then gives conclusions and perspectives. The SELEX method excels by its features of in vitro, high throughput and ease of operation. This review contains 86 references.
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- Jingjing Wu
- School of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Lab of Functional Materials & Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Changshu Institute of Technology, Changshu 215500, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Lab of Functional Materials & Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Lab of Functional Materials & Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Lab of Functional Materials & Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Lab of Functional Materials & Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Lab of Functional Materials & Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108, USA
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- School Food Science & Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Anhui Provincial Key Lab of Functional Materials & Devices, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, People's Republic of China
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