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Rajeev A, Bhatia D. DNA-templated fluorescent metal nanoclusters and their illuminating applications. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 39292491 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr03429e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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After the discovery of DNA during the mid-20th century, a multitude of novel methodologies have surfaced which exploit DNA for its various properties. One such recently developed application of DNA is as a template in metal nanocluster formation. In the early years of the new millennium, a group of researchers found that DNA can be adopted as a template for the binding of metal nanoparticles that ultimately form nanoclusters. Three metal nanoclusters have been studied so far, including silver, gold, and copper, which have a plethora of biological applications. This review focuses on the synthesis, mechanisms, and novel applications of DNA-templated metal nanoclusters, including the therapies that have employed them for their wide range of fluorescent properties, and the future perspectives related to their development by exploiting machine learning algorithms and molecular dynamics simulation studies.
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- Ashwin Rajeev
- Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382355, India.
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382355, India.
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Gao B, Jiang J, Zhou S, Li J, Zhou Q, Li X. Toward the Next Generation Human-Machine Interaction: Headworn Wearable Devices. Anal Chem 2024; 96:10477-10487. [PMID: 38888091 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Wearable devices are lightweight and portable devices worn directly on the body or integrated into the user's clothing or accessories. They are usually connected to the Internet and combined with various software applications to monitor the user's physical conditions. The latest research shows that wearable head devices, particularly those incorporating microfluidic technology, enable the monitoring of bodily fluids and physiological states. Here, we summarize the main forms, functions, and applications of head wearable devices through innovative researches in recent years. The main functions of wearable head devices are sensor monitoring, diagnosis, and even therapeutic interventions. Through this application, real-time monitoring of human physiological conditions and noninvasive treatment can be realized. Furthermore, microfluidics can realize real-time monitoring of body fluids and skin interstitial fluid, which is highly significant in medical diagnosis and has broad medical application prospects. However, despite the progress made, significant challenges persist in the integration of microfluidics into wearable devices at the current technological level. Herein, we focus on summarizing the cutting-edge applications of microfluidic contact lenses and offer insights into the burgeoning intersection between microfluidics and head-worn wearables, providing a glimpse into their future prospects.
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- Bingbing Gao
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
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Kim S, Kang SC, Lee SM, Lee J, Cho Y, Shim Y, Park HG. A novel electrochemical strategy to detect hydrogen peroxide by utilizing peroxidase-mimicking activity of cerium oxide/graphene oxide nanocomposites. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 253:116161. [PMID: 38457864 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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We herein describe a novel electrochemical strategy to detect hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) by utilizing the peroxidase-mimicking activity of cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NP) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Particularly, CeO2 NP/rGO nanocomposites were deposited on the commercial electrode by a very convenient and direct electrochemical reduction of graphene oxide. Due to the peroxidase-mimicking activity of CeO2 NP and the outstanding electrochemical properties of reduced graphene oxide, the reduction current of H2O2 was greatly enhanced. Based on this strategy, we reliably determined H2O2 down to 1.67 μM with excellent specificity and further validated its practical capabilities by robustly detecting H2O2 present in heterogeneous human serum samples. We believe that this work could serve as a new facile platform for H2O2 detection.
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- Sunghyeon Kim
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (BK21 four), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea.
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Du C, Liu J, Liu S, Xiao P, Chen Z, Chen H, Huang W, Lei Y. Bone and Joint-on-Chip Platforms: Construction Strategies and Applications. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400436. [PMID: 38763918 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Organ-on-a-chip, also known as "tissue chip," is an advanced platform based on microfluidic systems for constructing miniature organ models in vitro. They can replicate the complex physiological and pathological responses of human organs. In recent years, the development of bone and joint-on-chip platforms aims to simulate the complex physiological and pathological processes occurring in human bones and joints, including cell-cell interactions, the interplay of various biochemical factors, the effects of mechanical stimuli, and the intricate connections between multiple organs. In the future, bone and joint-on-chip platforms will integrate the advantages of multiple disciplines, bringing more possibilities for exploring disease mechanisms, drug screening, and personalized medicine. This review explores the construction and application of Organ-on-a-chip technology in bone and joint disease research, proposes a modular construction concept, and discusses the new opportunities and future challenges in the construction and application of bone and joint-on-chip platforms.
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- Chengcheng Du
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Laboratory of Chongqing Medical University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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Wen X, Ni J, Zeng S, Song Z, Qiu W. One-Pot Synthesis of Nanoflower-Like Zn 2SnS 4 as Nanozymes for Highly Sensitive Electrochemical Detection of H 2O 2 Released by Living Cells. Chemistry 2024:e202400700. [PMID: 38625164 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202400700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The sensitive and reliable nanozyme-based sensor enables the detection of low concentrations of H2O2 in biological microenvironments, it has potential applications as an in-situ monitoring platform for cellular H2O2 release. The uniformly dispersed bimetallic sulfide (Zn2SnS4) nanoflowers were synthesized via a one-pot hydrothermal method and the two kinds of metal ions can serve as morphology and structure directing agents for each other in the synthetic process. The nanoparticles were utilized as nanozyme materials to fabricate a novel electrochemical sensor, and it exhibits a distinct electrochemical response towards H2O2 with excellent stability and detection capability (with a minimum detection limit of 1.79 nM (S/N=3)), the excellent characteristics facilitate the precise detection of low concentrations of H2O2 in biological microenvironments. Use the macrophages differentiated from leukemia THP-1 cells as a representative sensing model, the sensor was successfully utilized for real-time monitoring of the release of H2O2 induced by living cells, which has significant potential applications in clinical diagnosis and cancer treatment.
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- Xia Wen
- The Department of Chemistry and Environment Science, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, 363000, PR China
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- The Department of Chemistry and Environment Science, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, 363000, PR China
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- The Department of Chemistry and Environment Science, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, 363000, PR China
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- The Department of Chemistry and Environment Science, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, 363000, PR China
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- The Department of Chemistry and Environment Science, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Analytical Science and Separation Technology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou, 363000, PR China
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Luo L, Xing Y, Fu Y, Li L, Yang X, Xue Y, Luo J, Bu H, Chen F, Ouyang X. Self-assembly of Copper Nanoclusters Using DNA Nanoribbon Templates for Sensitive Electrochemical Detection of H 2O 2 in Live Cells. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 660:1-9. [PMID: 38241857 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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The excessive secretion of H2O2 within cells is closely associated with cellular dysfunction. Therefore, high sensitivity in situ detection of H2O2 released from living cells was valuable in clinical diagnosis. In the present work, a novel electrochemical cells sensing platform by synthesizing copper nanoclusters (CuNCs) at room temperature based on DNA nanoribbon (DNR) as a template (DNR-CuNCs). The tight and ordered arrangement of nanostructured assemblies of DNR-CuNCs conferred the sensor with superior stability (45 days) and electrochemical performance. The MUC1 aptamer extending from the DNR template enabled the direct capture MCF-7 cells on electrode surface, this facilitated real-time monitoring of H2O2 release from stimulated MCF-7 cells. While the captured MCF-7 cells on the electrode surface significantly amplified the current signal of H2O2 release compared with the traditional electrochemical detection H2O2 released signal by MCF-7 cells in PBS solution. The approach provides an effective strategy for the design of versatile sensors and achieving monitored cell release of H2O2 in long time horizon (10 h). Thereby expanding the possibilities for detecting biomolecules from live cells in clinical diagnosis and biomedical applications.
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- Lan Luo
- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, PR China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, PR China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, PR China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, PR China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, PR China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China (Ministry of Education), College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, PR China
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, PR China.
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- Xi'an Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Structure and Materials, Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710127, PR China.
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Li G, Chen Y, Liu F, Bi W, Wang C, Lu D, Wen D. Portable visual and electrochemical detection of hydrogen peroxide release from living cells based on dual-functional Pt-Ni hydrogels. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2023; 9:152. [PMID: 38033990 PMCID: PMC10684573 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00623-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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It is important to monitor the intra-/extracellular concentration of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in biological processes. However, miniaturized devices that enable portable and accurate H2O2 measurement are still in their infancy because of the difficulty of developing facile sensing strategies and highly integrated sensing devices. In this work, portable H2O2 sensors based on Pt-Ni hydrogels with excellent peroxidase-like and electrocatalytic activities are demonstrated. Thus, simple and sensitive H2O2 sensing is achieved through both colorimetric and electrochemical strategies. The as-fabricated H2O2 sensing chips exhibit favorable performance, with low detection limits (0.030 μM & 0.15 μM), wide linearity ranges (0.10 μM-10.0 mM & 0.50 μM-5.0 mM), outstanding long-term stability (up to 60 days), and excellent selectivity. With the aid of an M5stack development board, portable visual and electrochemical H2O2 sensors are successfully constructed without complicated and expensive equipment or professional operators. When applied to the detection of H2O2 released from HeLa cells, the results obtained by the developed sensors are in good agreement with those from an ultraviolet‒visible spectrophotometer (UV‒vis) (1.97 μM vs. 2.08 μM) and electrochemical station (1.77 μM vs. 1.84 μM).
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- Guanglei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene, Xi’an, 710072 P. R. China
- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, NPU, Xi’an, 710072 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene, Xi’an, 710072 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene, Xi’an, 710072 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene, Xi’an, 710072 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene, Xi’an, 710072 P. R. China
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- Faculty of Printing, Packaging Engineering, and Digital Media Technology, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an, 710048 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene, Xi’an, 710072 P. R. China
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Gu C, Bai L, Hou T, Zhang L, Gai P, Li F. Dual-mode colorimetric and homogeneous electrochemical detection of intracellular/extracellular H 2O 2 based on FeS x/SiO 2 nanoparticles with high peroxidase-like activity. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1265:341332. [PMID: 37230574 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Abnormal expression of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) elucidates cell dysfunctions and might induce the occurrence and deterioration of various diseases. However, limited by its ultralow level under pathophysiological conditions, intracellular and extracellular H2O2 was difficult to be detected accurately. Herein, a colorimetric and homogeneous electrochemical dual-mode biosensing platform was constructed for intracellular/extracellular H2O2 detection based on FeSx/SiO2 nanoparticles (FeSx/SiO2 NPs) with high peroxidase-like activity. In this design, FeSx/SiO2 NPs were synthesized with excellent catalytic activity and stability compared to natural enzymes, which improved the sensitivity and stability of sensing strategy. 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), as a multifunctional indicator, was oxidized in the presence of H2O2, generated color changes and realized visual analysis. In this process, the characteristic peak current of TMB decreased, which could realize the ultrasensitive detection of H2O2 by homogeneous electrochemistry. Accordingly, by integrating visual analysis ability of colorimetry and the high sensitivity of homogeneous electrochemistry, the dual-mode biosensing platform exhibited high accuracy, sensitivity and reliability. The detection limits of H2O2 were 0.2 μM (S/N = 3) for the colorimetric method and 2.5 nM (S/N = 3) for the homogeneous electrochemistry assay. Therefore, the dual-mode biosensing platform provided a new opportunity for highly accurate and sensitive detection of intracellular/extracellular H2O2.
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- Chengcheng Gu
- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, PR China.
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Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Liang X, Yang DP, Han L. The influence of substrates addition order on colorimetric assay based on MnO2 nanocubes: A novel turn-off H2O2 assay strategy in water-soak foods. Food Chem 2023; 419:136059. [PMID: 37011569 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Herein, novel MnO2 nanocubes were facilely synthesized by manipulating the dosage of KMnO4 and l-Dopa with the aid of ultrasound. The as-prepared MnO2 nanocubes exhibited interesting oxidation activity which was influenced by the addition order of substrates (H2O2 and 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB)). After the mechanism study, we found that H2O2 and TMB can be competitively oxidized by MnO2 nanocubes, which was different from the peroxidase- and oxidase-like activities. According to the discovery, a novel turn-off H2O2 assay method based on MnO2 nanocubes was established, where H2O2 was firstly incubated with MnO2 nanocubes for 3 min and then TMB was added for the instantaneous chromogenic reaction. In addition to the shorter operation time, the colorimetric results were less affected by temperature and unchanged within 30 min without terminating reaction. Moreover, the method showed ultra-high sensitivity with low limit of detection (0.027 μmol L-1) and acceptable reliability for H2O2 assay in water-soak foods.
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A Background-Free SERS Strategy for Sensitive Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227918. [PMID: 36432018 PMCID: PMC9695938 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The accurate and sensitive detection of biomolecules by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is possible, but remains challenging due to the interference from biomolecules in complex samples. Herein, a new SERS sensor is developed for background-free detection of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with an ultralow detection limit (1 × 10-10 mol/L), using a Raman-silent strategy. The Au microparticles (Au-RSMPs) resembling rose-stones are devised as SERS substrates with a high enhancement effect, and 4-mercaptophenylboronic acid (4-MPBA) is selected as an H2O2-responsive Raman reporter. Upon the reaction with H2O2, the phenylboronic group of 4-MPBA was converted to a phenol group, which subsequently reacted with 4-diazonium-phenylalkyne (4-DP), an alkyne-carrying molecule via the azo reaction. The formed product exhibits an intense and sharp SERS signal in the Raman-silent region, avoiding interference of impurities and biomolecules. As a proof-of-concept demonstration, we show that this SERS sensor possesses significant merits towards the determination of H2O2 in terms of broad linear range, low limit of detection, and high selectivity, showing promise for the quantitative analysis of H2O2 in complicated biological samples.
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Gai J, Devendran C, Neild A, Nosrati R. Surface acoustic wave-driven pumpless flow for sperm rheotaxis analysis. LAB ON A CHIP 2022; 22:4409-4417. [PMID: 36300498 DOI: 10.1039/d2lc00803c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Sperm rheotaxis, the phenomenon where sperm cells swim against the direction of fluid flow, is one of the major guiding mechanisms for long-distance sperm migration within the female reproductive tract. However, current approaches to study this pose challenges in dealing with rare samples by continuously introducing extra buffer. Here, we developed a device utilising acoustic streaming, the steady flow driven by an acoustic perturbation, to drive a tuneable, well-regulated continuous flow with velocities ranging from 40 μm s-1 to 128 μm s-1 (corresponding to maximum shear rates of 5.6 s-1 to 24.1 s-1) in channels of interest - a range suitable for probing sperm rheotaxis behaviour. Using this device, we studied sperm rheotaxis in microchannels of distinct geometries representing the geometrical characteristics of the inner-surfaces of fallopian tubes, identified sperm dynamics with the presence of flow in channels of various widths. We found a 28% higher lateral head displacement (ALH) in sufficiently motile rheotactic sperm in a 50 μm channel in the presence of acoustically-generated flow as well as a change in migration direction and a 52% increase in curvilinear velocity (VCL) of sufficiently motile sperm in a 225 μm channel by increasing the average flow velocity from 40 μm s-1 to 130 μm s-1. These results provided insights for understanding sperm navigation strategy in the female reproductive tract, where rheotactic sperm swim near the boundaries to overcome the flow in the female reproductive tract and reach the fertilization site. This surface acoustic wave device presents a simple, pumpless alternative for studying microswimmers within in vitro models, enabling the discovery of new insights into microswimmers' migration strategies, while potentially offering opportunities for rheotaxis-based sperm selection and other flow-essential applications.
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- Junyang Gai
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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Ohshiro K, Sasaki Y, Zhou Q, Didier P, Nezaki T, Yasuike T, Kamiko M, Minami T. A microfluidic organic transistor for reversible and real-time monitoring of H 2O 2 at ppb/ppt levels in ultrapure water. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:5721-5724. [PMID: 35416219 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc01224c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A microfluidic organic transistor functionalized with phenylboronic acid firstly succeeded in reversible and real-time monitoring of H2O2 at ppb/ppt levels in ultrapure water, which would be used not only as portable chemical sensors but also as monitoring tools to clarify unknown reaction mechanisms of phenylboronic acid with H2O2.
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- Kohei Ohshiro
- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan.
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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan.
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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan.
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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan. .,LIMMS/CNRS-IIS(UMI2820), The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan
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- Kurita Water Industries Ltd., 4-10-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, 164-0001, Japan
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- Kurita Water Industries Ltd., 4-10-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, 164-0001, Japan
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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan.
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- Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan. .,LIMMS/CNRS-IIS(UMI2820), The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8505, Japan
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