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Hossain SS, Akter S, Biswas S. A Luminescent MOF-Based Sensor for Monitoring of an Anticancer Drug and a Pyrethroid Fungicide Biomarker in Wastewater and Biological Fluids. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:47713-47723. [PMID: 39189326 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c10172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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The extensive use of insecticides, such as pyrethroids, and pharmaceutical drugs, such as doxorubicin (DOX) has significantly increased to meet the growing demand for food production and disease treatment. Among them, 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA), a metabolite of pyrethroid insecticides, poses various health and environmental risks. Similarly, DOX is a well-known anticancer drug and has been continuously used for many years. The high demand and unregulated disposal of these substances raise concerns for both humans and the environment. To address this issue, there is a pressing need to monitor the presence of these analytes in wastewater to protect our ecosystems. This challenge has inspired us to develop an MOF-based fluorometric dual sensor capable of rapid and selective detection of these analytes in aqueous solutions. This work represents the first MOF-based dual probe for detecting these targeted analytes. There was a 98% fluorescence quenching upon the introduction of DOX whereas about a 11-fold increment of the probe's fluorescence intensity took place in the presence of 3-PBA. The sensitivity of the probe is notably high as limits of detection (LOD) are 8.7 nM for DOX and 1.2 nM for 3-PBA. Our designed probe has the highest KSV value for DOX which is 3.37 × 106 M-1. The MOF demonstrated remarkable rapid response time of just 5 and 10 s for DOX and 3-PBA, respectively. The MOF exhibited outstanding selectivity in detecting DOX and 3-PBA, even when other interfering substances were present. We tested the probe's sensing abilities in various environments, such as serum, urine, wastewater, and different pH levels. These findings underscore the sensor's practicality and usefulness in real-world applications. The underlying mechanisms driving the sensing processes were thoroughly investigated by using various modern analytical methods.
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- Sk Sakir Hossain
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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Liu L, Chang Y, Lou J, Zhang S, Yi X. Overview on the Development of Alkaline-Phosphatase-Linked Optical Immunoassays. Molecules 2023; 28:6565. [PMID: 37764341 PMCID: PMC10536125 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186565] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The drive to achieve ultrasensitive target detection with exceptional efficiency and accuracy requires the advancement of immunoassays. Optical immunoassays have demonstrated significant potential in clinical diagnosis, food safety, environmental protection, and other fields. Through the innovative and feasible combination of enzyme catalysis and optical immunoassays, notable progress has been made in enhancing analytical performances. Among the kinds of reporter enzymes, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) stands out due to its high catalytic activity, elevated turnover number, and broad substrate specificity, rendering it an excellent candidate for the development of various immunoassays. This review provides a systematic evaluation of the advancements in optical immunoassays by employing ALP as the signal label, encompassing fluorescence, colorimetry, chemiluminescence, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Particular emphasis is placed on the fundamental signal amplification strategies employed in ALP-linked immunoassays. Furthermore, this work briefly discusses the proposed solutions and challenges that need to be addressed to further enhance the performances of ALP-linked immunoassays.
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- Lin Liu
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Anyang Normal University, Anyang 455000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Luo L, Lin SQ, Wu ZY, Wang H, Chen ZJ, Deng H, Shen YD, Zhang WF, Lei HT, Xu ZL. Nanobody-based fluorescent immunoassay using carbon dots anchored cobalt oxyhydroxide composite for the sensitive detection of fenitrothion. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 439:129701. [PMID: 36104918 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Fenitrothion (FN) residue in food is a serious threat to public health. Consequently, a sensitive, cost-effective, and convenient immunoassay for FN urgently needs to be fabricated to safeguard human health. Herein, a nanobody-alkaline phosphatase fusion protein (Nb-ALP)-based fluorescent ELISA using red emissive carbon dots (r-CDs) anchored cobalt oxyhydroxide nanosheet (CoOOH NS) composite was developed for detecting FN. Briefly, a Nb-ALP was obtained by autoinduction expression and employed as a recognition, signal transduction, and amplification element. As the fluorescence signal source, r-CDs were assembled with CoOOH NS to yield the r-CDs@CoOOH NS composite, leading to the fluorescence quenching of r-CDs via Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET). After competitive immunoreaction, the Nb-ALP bounded to the immobilized antigen can mediate the production of ascorbic acid, which can reduce the CoOOH NS to Co2+, breaking the FRET between r-CDs and CoOOH NS, accompanied by the fluorescence recovery of r-CDs. This fluorescent ELISA is highly sensitive to FN with a detection limit of 0.14 ng mL-1, which is 25-fold lower than that of conventional colorimetric ELISAs. The recovery test of food samples and the validation by GC-MS/MS further demonstrated the proposed assay was an ideal tool for detecting FN.
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- Lin Luo
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Cold-chain of Hainan Province / Institute of Agro-products Processing and Design, Hainan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 570100, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Rapid Testing Instrument for Food Nutrition and Safety, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences (China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety/Guangdong Laboratory of Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Shaban SM, Byeok Jo S, Hafez E, Ho Cho J, Kim DH. A comprehensive overview on alkaline phosphatase targeting and reporting assays. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Zhang L, Zhao M, Xiao M, Im MH, Abd El-Aty AM, Shao H, She Y. Recent Advances in the Recognition Elements of Sensors to Detect Pyrethroids in Food: A Review. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:402. [PMID: 35735550 PMCID: PMC9220870 DOI: 10.3390/bios12060402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The presence of pyrethroids in food and the environment due to their excessive use and extensive application in the agriculture industry represents a significant threat to public health. Therefore, the determination of the presence of pyrethroids in foods by simple, rapid, and sensitive methods is warranted. Herein, recognition methods for pyrethroids based on electrochemical and optical biosensors from the last five years are reviewed, including surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), surface plasmon resonance (SPR), chemiluminescence, biochemical, fluorescence, and colorimetric methods. In addition, recognition elements used for pyrethroid detection, including enzymes, antigens/antibodies, aptamers, and molecular-imprinted polymers, are classified and discussed based on the bioreceptor types. The current research status, the advantages and disadvantages of existing methods, and future development trends are discussed. The research progress of rapid pyrethroid detection in our laboratory is also presented.
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- Le Zhang
- Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.Z.); (M.Z.)
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- Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.Z.); (M.Z.)
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- Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Qinghai University, Xining 810000, China;
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- Department of Food Engineering, Daegu University, Gyeongsan 38453, Korea;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt;
- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
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- Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.Z.); (M.Z.)
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- Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (L.Z.); (M.Z.)
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Wang Y, Xianyu Y. Nanobody and Nanozyme-Enabled Immunoassays with Enhanced Specificity and Sensitivity. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2101576. [PMID: 35266636 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202101576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Immunoassay as a rapid and convenient method for detecting a variety of targets has attracted tremendous interest with its high specificity and sensitivity. Among the commonly used immunoassays, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay has been widely used as a gold standard method in various fields that consists of two main components including a recognition element and an enzyme label. With the rapid advances in nanotechnology, nanobodies and nanozymes enable immunoassays with enhanced specificity and sensitivity compared with conventional antibodies and natural enzymes. This review is focused on the applications of nanobodies and nanozymes in immunoassays. Nanobodies advantage lies in their small size, high specificity, mass expression, and high stability. Nanozymes with peroxidase, phosphatase, and oxidase activities and their applications in immunoassays are highlighted and discussed in detail. In addition, the challenges and outlooks in terms of the use of nanobodies and the development of novel nanozymes in practical applications are discussed.
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- Yidan Wang
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
- Ningbo Research Institute, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315100, China
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Zhao M, Wang M, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Cao J, She Y, Cao Z, Li G, Wang J, Abd El-Aty AM. Recognition elements based on the molecular biological techniques for detecting pesticides in food: A review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021:1-24. [PMID: 34852703 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.2009762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Excessive use of pesticides can cause contamination of the environment and agricultural products that are directly threatening human life and health. Therefore, in the process of food safety supervision, it is crucial to conduct sensitive and rapid detection of pesticide residues. The recognition element is the vital component of sensors and methods for fast testing pesticide residues in food. Improper recognition elements may lead to defects of testing methods, such as poor stability, low sensitivity, high economic costs, and waste of time. We can use the molecular biological technique to address these challenges as a good strategy for recognition element production and modification. Herein, we review the molecular biological methods of five specific recognition elements, including aptamers, genetic engineering antibodies, DNAzymes, genetically engineered enzymes, and whole-cell-based biosensors. In addition, the application of these identification elements combined with biosensor and immunoassay methods in actual detection was also discussed. The purpose of this review was to provide a valuable reference for further development of rapid detection methods for pesticide residues.
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- Mingqi Zhao
- Institute of Quality Standardization & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Agrofood Safety and Quality (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standardization & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Agrofood Safety and Quality (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Beijing, China
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- Hebei Xiangzhi Testing Technology Co., Ltd, Shijiazhuang, China.,Core Facilities and Centers of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Institute of Quality Standardization & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Agrofood Safety and Quality (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standardization & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Agrofood Safety and Quality (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standardization & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Agrofood Safety and Quality (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standardization & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Agrofood Safety and Quality (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standardization & Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.,Key Laboratory of Agrofood Safety and Quality (Beijing), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.,Department of Medical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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He J, Zhu M, Chen X, Shi S, Tang F, Gu S. Multivalent nanobody-biotin amplified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the environmental detection of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:5247-5253. [PMID: 34708839 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay01491a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA) metabolized from pyrethroids is more toxic and has a longer half-life to degradation in a natural environment compared to its parent compounds. Few reports have focused on the environmental detection of 3-PBA. In this study, anti-3-PBA nanobodies in trivalent form (Nb3) were biotinylated. A sensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) based on the combination of Nb3-biotin and streptavidin-horseradish peroxidase (SA-HRP) was developed for the environmental detection of 3-PBA. After optimization, the ELISA showed a half-maximum signal inhibition concentration (IC50) of 0.39 ng mL-1 in phosphate-buffered saline (pH 7, 20% MeOH) and a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.02 ng mL-1, which was more sensitive than the parent Nb-based ELISAs with IC50 and LOD values of 1.4 ng mL-1 and 0.1 ng mL-1, respectively. The Nb3-biotin amplified assay showed negligible cross-reactivity with its structural analogues (<0.1%). The average recoveries of 3-PBA from spiked canal water and soil samples ranged from 86.54-109.25% at 0.5-50 ng mL-1 (or ng g-1 (dw)). The 3-PBA residues in canal water and soil samples determined using this assay were in the ranges <LOD-1.46 ng mL-1 and <LOD-4.35 ng g-1 (dw), respectively, which correlated well with the results obtained using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The results suggest that multivalent Nb-biotin-SA amplified ELISA is a promising tool for the routine environmental screening of 3-PBA.
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- Jinxin He
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi 030801, PR China.
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He J, Chen X, Shi S, Tang F, Huo N, Gu S. Multivalent nanobody as capture antibody-based enzyme linked immunosorbent assay for detection of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid in urine. Anal Biochem 2021; 632:114390. [PMID: 34560055 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2021.114390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Nanobodies (Nbs) as capture antibodies in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) is greatly hampered by their poor performance after attaching onto polystyrene microplates. Reasons behind those phenomena remain unknown. One of possible explanation is that Nbs with a single domain might lose their accessibility of paratope when adsorbed on the plates. Increasing their binding sites might improve performance in capture Nbs-based ELISA. In this study, anti-3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA) Nbs was assembled to trivalent form (Nb3) in tandem with flexible linkers (G4S)3. Direct competitive ELISA on the basis of Nb3 and 3-PBA-horseradish peroxidase was developed for detection of 3-PBA in livestock urine. The ELISA had a half-maximum (IC50) inhibition concentration of 0.51 ng/mL, with a limit of detection of 0.02 ng/mL, which was more sensitive than that of the parental Nb with a IC50 of 2.39 ng/mL. The average recoveries of 3-PBA spiked in swine, sheep and dairy cow urine samples by the assay ranged from 89.52% to 114.25% and agreed well with those of liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS). The above results indicated that multivalent Nbs could be treated as the capture antibody in ELISA for routine screening analysis of 3-PBA residues in urine.
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- Jinxin He
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, PR China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Shanxi, 030801, PR China.
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Pillay TS, Muyldermans S. Application of Single-Domain Antibodies ("Nanobodies") to Laboratory Diagnosis. Ann Lab Med 2021; 41:549-558. [PMID: 34108282 PMCID: PMC8203438 DOI: 10.3343/alm.2021.41.6.549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Antibodies have proven to be central in the development of diagnostic methods over decades, moving from polyclonal antibodies to the milestone development of monoclonal antibodies. Although monoclonal antibodies play a valuable role in diagnosis, their production is technically demanding and can be expensive. The large size of monoclonal antibodies (150 kDa) makes their re-engineering using recombinant methods a challenge. Single-domain antibodies, such as “nanobodies,” are a relatively new class of diagnostic probes that originated serendipitously during the assay of camel serum. The immune system of the camelid family (camels, llamas, and alpacas) has evolved uniquely to produce heavy-chain antibodies that contain a single monomeric variable antibody domain in a smaller functional unit of 12–15 kDa. Interestingly, the same biological phenomenon is observed in sharks. Since a single-domain antibody molecule is smaller than a conventional mammalian antibody, recombinant engineering and protein expression in vitro using bacterial production systems are much simpler. The entire gene encoding such an antibody can be cloned and expressed in vitro. Single-domain antibodies are very stable and heat-resistant, and hence do not require cold storage, especially when incorporated into a diagnostic kit. Their simple genetic structure allows easy re-engineering of the protein to introduce new antigen-binding characteristics or attach labels. Here, we review the applications of single-domain antibodies in laboratory diagnosis and discuss the future potential in this area.
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- Tahir S Pillay
- Department of Chemical Pathology and NHLS- Tshwane Academic Division, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.,Division of Chemical Pathology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.,Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Pretoria, Prinshof Campus, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.,Liaoning Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Imaging, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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Zhao Y, Ruan X, Song Y, Smith JN, Vasylieva N, Hammock BD, Lin Y, Du D. Smartphone-Based Dual-Channel Immunochromatographic Test Strip with Polymer Quantum Dot Labels for Simultaneous Detection of Cypermethrin and 3-Phenoxybenzoic Acid. Anal Chem 2021; 93:13658-13666. [PMID: 34591463 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c03085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Currently, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-MS (LC-MS) are the primary methods used to detect pesticides and their metabolites for biomonitoring of exposure. Although GC-MS and LC-MS can provide accurate and sensitive measurements, these techniques are not suitable for point-of-care or in-field biomonitoring applications. The objective of this work is to develop a smartphone-based dual-channel immunochromatographic test strip (ICTS) for on-site biomonitoring of exposure to cypermethrin by simultaneous detection of cypermethrin and its metabolite, 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA). Polymer carbon dots (PCDs) with ultrahigh fluorescent brightness were synthesized and used as a signal amplifier in ICTS assay. Cypermethrin (a representative pyrethroid pesticide) and its major metabolite 3-PBA were simultaneously detected to provide more comprehensive analysis of cypermethrin exposure. After competitive immunoreactions between the target sample and the coating antigens preloaded on the test line, the tracer antibody (PCD-conjugated antibody) was quantitatively captured on the test lines. The captured PCDs were inversely proportional to the amount of the target compound in the sample. The red fluorescence on the test line was then recorded using a smartphone-based device capable of conducting image analysis and recording. Under optimal conditions, the sensor showed excellent linear responses for detecting cypermethrin and 3-PBA ranging from 1 to 100 ng/mL and from 0.1 to 100 ng/mL, respectively, and the limits of detection were calculated to be ∼0.35 ng/mL for cypermethrin and ∼0.04 ng/mL for 3-PBA. The results demonstrate that the ICTS device is promising for accurate point-of-care biomonitoring of pesticide exposure.
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- Yuting Zhao
- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- Exposure Science and Pathogen Biology, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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Changing Cross-Reactivity for Different Immunoassays Using the Same Antibodies: Theoretical Description and Experimental Confirmation. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11146581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Many applications of immunoassays involve the possible presence of structurally similar compounds that bind with antibodies, but with different affinities. In this regard, an important characteristic of an immunoassay is its cross-reactivity: the possibility of detecting various compounds in comparison with a certain standard. Based on cross-reactivity, analytical systems are assessed as either high-selective (responding strictly to a specific compound) or low-selective (responding to a number of similar compounds). The present study demonstrates that cross-reactivity is not an intrinsic characteristic of antibodies but can vary for different formats of competitive immunoassays using the same antibodies. Assays with sensitive detection of markers and, accordingly, implementation at low concentrations of antibodies and modified (competing) antigens are characterized by lower cross-reactivities and are, thus, more specific than assays requiring high concentrations of markers and interacting reagents. This effect was confirmed by both mathematical modeling and experimental comparison of an enzyme immunoassay and a fluorescence polarization immunoassay of sulfonamides and fluoroquinolones. Thus, shifting to lower concentrations of reagents decreases cross-reactivities by up to five-fold. Moreover, the cross-reactivities are changed even in the same assay format by varying the ratio of immunoreactants’ concentrations and shifting from the kinetic or equilibrium mode of the antigen-antibody reaction. The described patterns demonstrate the possibility of modulating immunodetection selectivity without searching for new binding reactants.
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Yu S, Li Z, Li J, Zhao S, Wu S, Liu H, Bi X, Li D, Dong J, Duan S, Hammock BD. Generation of Dual functional Nanobody-Nanoluciferase Fusion and its potential in Bioluminescence Enzyme Immunoassay for trace Glypican-3 in Serum. SENSORS AND ACTUATORS. B, CHEMICAL 2021; 336:129717. [PMID: 35250176 PMCID: PMC8896807 DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2021.129717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Glypican-3 (GPC3) is a serological biomarker for the diagnosis of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but it is a challenging task to develop a bioassay for determination of the trace GPC3 in serum. In this study, Bioluminescense immunoassay based on bifunctional nanobody-nanoluciferase fusion was developed with the ultra-sensitive feature to achieve this goal. First, nanobodies special against GPC-3 binder as biological recognition element were generated by immunization and phage display technology. Second, The best clone GPN2 was fused with nanoluciferase as a dual-functional immunoreagent to establish an ultra-sensitive bioluminescence enzyme immunoassay (BLEIA), which is 30 and 5 times more sensitive than the traditional colorimetric assay and fluorescent assay, respectively. The cross-reactivity analysis of BLEIA showed that there was no cross-reactivity with HCC related tumor markers AFP, CEA, CA19-9 and GPC1/GPC2. The limit of detection (LOD) of developed BLEIA was 1.5 ng/mL, which assured its application in the diagnosis of GPC3 in 94 serum samples. This study indicates that BLEIA based on nanobody-nanoluciferase fusion could be used as a useful tool for the diagnosis of HCC patients.
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- Sheng Yu
- Medical College, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616
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- Liuzhou People’s Hospital, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Medical College, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Medical College, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Medical College, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616
- Research Center for Innovative Anti-Cancer Drugs, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Corresponding author: Siliang Duan, and Jiexian Dong,
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- Medical College, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545005, China
- Corresponding author: Siliang Duan, and Jiexian Dong,
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616
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Xiao X, Hu S, Lai X, Peng J, Lai W. Developmental trend of immunoassays for monitoring hazards in food samples: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.02.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Zhang C, Wu X, Li D, Hu J, Wan D, Zhang Z, Hammock BD. Development of nanobody-based flow-through dot ELISA and lateral-flow immunoassay for rapid detection of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:1757-1765. [PMID: 33861243 PMCID: PMC8442667 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay00129a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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As a major metabolite of pyrethroid pesticides, 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA) can be an indicator of health risk and human exposure assessment. Based on nanobodies (Nbs), we have developed a rapid flow-through dot enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (dot ELISA) and gold nanoparticle (GNP) lateral-flow immunoassay for detecting 3-PBA. The limit of detection (LOD) values for detecting 3-PBA by flow-through dot ELISA and GNP lateral-flow immunoassay were 0.01 ng mL-1 and 0.1 ng mL-1, respectively. The samples (urine and lake water) with and without 3-PBA were detected by both nanobody-based flow-through dot ELISA and GNP lateral-flow immunoassay, as well as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) for validation. There was good consistency between the results of the immunoassays. This demonstrated that the two developed nanobody-based immunoassays are suitable for rapid detection of 3-PBA.
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- Can Zhang
- School of Food & Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Hu Y, Sun Y, Gu J, Yang F, Wu S, Zhang C, Ji X, Lv H, Muyldermans S, Wang S. Selection of specific nanobodies to develop an immuno-assay detecting Staphylococcus aureus in milk. Food Chem 2021; 353:129481. [PMID: 33725546 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The interaction between conventional immunoglobulins (Igs) and the Ig-binding surface proteins of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) have obstructed the development of immuno-assays to detect these bacteria. The current study aimed to select nanobodies (Nbs) recognizing specifically S. aureus and to establish an immuno-assay to uncover S. aureus contaminations in foods. An alpaca was immunized with an inactivated S. aureus strain followed by the construction of a Nb library from which four target-specific Nbs were retrieved. Subsequently, a sandwich ELISA employing the Nb147 and biotinylated-Nb147 pair to capture and to detect S. aureus, respectively, was established to possess a detection limit of 1.4 × 105 colony forming units (CFU)/mL. The dedicated immuno-assay has been verified by detecting 10 CFU/mL of S. aureus in milk samples after an 8 h-enrichment step. This study provides the basis of an easy, reproducible and effective immuno-assay to screen for S. aureus contaminations in foods.
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- Yaozhong Hu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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Li ZF, Dong JX, Vasylieva N, Cui YL, Wan DB, Hua XD, Huo JQ, Yang DC, Gee SJ, Hammock BD. Highly specific nanobody against herbicide 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid for monitoring of its contamination in environmental water. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 753:141950. [PMID: 32906044 PMCID: PMC7674261 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), a widely used herbicide, is a small organic chemical pollutant in the environment. To develop a nanobody-based immunoassay for monitoring trace levels of 2,4-D, a step-wise strategy for the generation of nanobodies highly specific against this small chemical was employed. Firstly, we synthesized three novel haptens mimicking 2,4-D and assessed their influence on the sensitivity and specificity of the existing antibody-based assay. Polyclonal antibodies (pAb) from rabbits showed good sensitivity and moderate specificity for 2,4-D, pAb from llama based on selected haptens showed similar performance when compared to those from rabbits. Secondly, nanobodies derived from llama were generated for 2,4-D by an effective procedure, including serum monitoring and one-step library construction. One nanobody, NB3-9, exhibited good sensitivity against 2,4-D (IC50 = 29.2 ng/mL) had better specificity than the rabbit pAb#1518, with no cross-reactivities against the 2,4-D analogs tested. Thirdly, one-step fluorescent enzyme immunoassay (FLEIA) for 2,4-D based on a nanobody-alkaline phosphatase (AP) fusion was developed with IC50 of 1.9 ng/mL and a linear range of 0.4-8.6 ng/mL. Environmental water samples were analyzed by FLEIA and LC-MS/MS for comparison, and the results were consistent between both methods. Therefore, the proposed step-wise strategy from hapten design to nanobody-AP fusion production was successfully conducted, and the resulting nanobody based FLEIA was demonstrated as a convenient tool to monitor 2,4-D residuals in the environment.
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- Zhen-Feng Li
- Department of Entomology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States; Guangzhou Nabo Antibody Technology Co. Ltd, Guangzhou 510530, PR China
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- Department of Entomology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States; Guangzhou Nabo Antibody Technology Co. Ltd, Guangzhou 510530, PR China
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- Department of Entomology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Ministry of Agriculture, Citrus Research Institute, Southwest University, Chongqing 400712, PR China
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- Department of Entomology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, PR China
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- College of Plant Protection, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding 071001, PR China
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- College of Plant Protection, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding 071001, PR China
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- Department of Entomology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Entomology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States.
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Yao J, Wang Z, Guo L, Xu X, Liu L, Xu L, Song S, Xu C, Kuang H. Advances in immunoassays for organophosphorus and pyrethroid pesticides. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.116022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Ishimatsu R, Shimizu S, Hongsibsong S, Nakano K, Malasuk C, Oki Y, Morita K. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay based on light absorption of enzymatically generated aniline oligomer: Flow injection analysis for 3-phenoxybenzoic acid with anti-3-phenoxybenzoic acid monoclonal antibody. Talanta 2020; 218:121102. [PMID: 32797869 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A flow enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method based on light absorption by enzymatically generated aniline oligomer in the presence of horseradish peroxidase (HRP), H2O2, and aniline is proposed. Aniline oligomer is rapidly formed through the polymerization reaction via the enzymatic reaction, and its fast reaction rate is beneficial for flow ELISA. An anti-3-phenoxybenzoic acid monoclonal antibody (mAb) was produced by mice, and was used for the flow competitive ELISA for the determination of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3PBA), which was performed on an acrylic plate having a Y-shaped channel. ABS resin beads (d = 1 mm) were filled in the channel to increase the surface area for the adsorption of the mAb. A clank-type detection chamber (optical length: 1 cm) made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) containing carbon black, which can significantly decrease light scattering, was fabricated with a 3D printer. The PDMS detection chamber was connected to the outlet of the acrylic flow chip with a tube. A blue LED was used as a light source for the flow ELISA. The inhabitation concentration at 50% and the detection range (absorbance change from 90 to 10%) for the proposed flow competitive ELISA were 0.5 ppm and 0.05-5 ppm, respectively. We also performed the flow competitive ELISA in an artificial and real urine, and no significant matrix effect of the urine samples on the ELISA was found.
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- Ryoichi Ishimatsu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- NCD Center, Research Institute for Health Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Electronics, Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Electronics, Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- New Business Development Office, USHIO INC, 6-5 Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100- 8150, Japan
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Li Z, Wang Y, Vasylieva N, Wan D, Yin Z, Dong J, Hammock BD. An Ultrasensitive Bioluminescent Enzyme Immunoassay Based on Nanobody/Nanoluciferase Heptamer Fusion for the Detection of Tetrabromobisphenol A in Sediment. Anal Chem 2020; 92:10083-10090. [PMID: 32559059 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c01908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is a flame retardant and has become a widely concerning environmental pollutant. An ultrasensitive nanobody-based immunoassay was developed to monitor the exposure of TBBPA in sediment. First, the anti-TBBPA nanobody was fused with nanoluciferase, and then a one-step bioluminescent enzyme immunoassay (BLEIA) was developed with high sensitivity for TBBPA, with a maximum half inhibition concentration (IC50) at 187 pg/mL. Although approximately 10-fold higher sensitivity can be achieved by this developed BLEIA than by the classical two-step ELISA (IC50 at 1778 pg/mL), it is still a challenge to detect trace TBBPA in sediment samples reliably due to the relatively high matrix effect. To further improve the performance of this one-step BLEIA, a C4b-binding protein (C4BP) was inserted as a self-assembling linker between the nanobody and nanoluciferase. Therefore, a heptamer fusion containing seven binders and seven tracers was generated. This reagent improved the binding capacity and signal amplification. The one-step heptamer plus BLEIA based on this immune-reagent shows an additional 7-fold improvement of sensitivity, with the IC50 of 28.9 pg/mL and the limit of detection as low as 2.5 pg/mL. The proposed assay was further applied to determine the trace TBBPA in sediment, and the recovery was within 92-103%. Taking advantage of this heptamer fusion, one-step BLEIA can serve as a powerful tool for fast detection of trace TBBPA in the sediment samples.
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- Zhenfeng Li
- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States.,Department of Pesticides Science, School of Resources and Environment, Anhui Agricultural University, No. 130 Changjiang West Road, Hefei 230036, China
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Shenzhen Forward Pharma Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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Ji Y, Li X, Lu Y, Guo P, Zhang G, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhu W, Pan J, Wang J. Nanobodies Based on a Sandwich Immunoassay for the Detection of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B Free from Interference by Protein A. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:5959-5968. [PMID: 32374597 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c00422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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As one of the leading causes of food poisoning, staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs) secreted by Staphylococcus aureus pose a serious threat to human health. The immunoassay has become the dominant tool used for the rapid detection of harmful bacteria and toxins as a result of its excellent specificity. However, with regard to SEs, staphylococcal protein A (SpA) is likely to bind with the fragment crystallizable (Fc) terminal of the traditional antibody and result in a false positive, limiting the practical application of this method. Therefore, to eliminate the bottleneck problem, the sandwich immunoassay was development by replacing the traditional antibody with a nanobody (Nb) that lacked a Fc terminal. Using 0.5 × 107 colony-forming units, the Nb library was constructed using Bactrian camels immunized with staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB) to obtain a paired Nb against SEB with good affinity. A sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed using one Nb as the capture antibody and a phage-displayed Nb with signal-amplifying properties as the detection antibody. In optimal conditions, the current immunoassay displayed a broad quantitative range from 1 to 512 ng/mL and a 0.3 ng/mL limit of detection. The recovery of spiked milk, milk powder, cheese, and beef ranged from 87.66 to 114.2%. The Nbs-ELISA was not influenced by SpA during the detection of SEB in S. aureus food poisoning. Therefore, the Nb developed here presented the perfect candidates for immunoassay application during SE determination as a result of the complete absence of SpA interference.
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- Yanwei Ji
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Test for Dangerous Chemicals, Guangdong Institute of Analysis, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510070, People's Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, People's Republic of China
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He Y, Ren Y, Guo B, Yang Y, Ji Y, Zhang D, Wang J, Wang Y, Wang H. Development of a specific nanobody and its application in rapid and selective determination of Salmonella enteritidis in milk. Food Chem 2020; 310:125942. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Lin J, Yu J, Wang H, Xu Y, Li F, Chen X, Liang Y, Tang J, Wu L, Zhou Z, Chen C, Liu M, Chun X, Nian R, Song H. Development of a highly thermostable immunoassay based on a nanobody-alkaline phosphatase fusion protein for carcinoembryonic antigen detection. Anal Bioanal Chem 2020; 412:1723-1728. [PMID: 32030492 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-020-02456-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 5 (CEACAM-5) assays are employed in routine clinical settings to diagnose tumor. We selected two nanobodies with high-affinity to CEACAM-5, termed Nb11C12 and Nb2D5, using phage-display technology. The Nb2D5 fused with calf intestinal alkaline phosphatase (CAP), human placental alkaline phosphatase (HAP), or Pyrococcus abyssi alkaline phosphatase (PAP) were expressed in human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cells. The enzymatic activity of Nb2D5-HAP fusion protein was the best and remained stable at 60 °C for 7 days. The affinity of Nb2D5-HAP fusion protein to CEACAM-5 reached 42 pM. A chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay (CLEIA) based on Nb2D5-HAP fusion protein was established for quantitative CEACAM-5 assay in clinical settings. The CLEIA exhibited a wide linear range of 0.31-640 ng/mL toward CEACAM-5, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.85 ng/mL. No cross-reactivity occurred with CEACAM-1, CEACAM-3, CEACAM-6, or CEACAM-8, and no interference was observed with rheumatoid factors. The CLEIA based on Nb2D5-HAP fusion protein was stable for 8 weeks at 37 °C and 50% relative humidity. The CLEIA developed from Nb2D5-HAP fusion protein had much better stability and linearity with similar reproducibility compared with the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay developed from conventional monoclonal antibodies, which have been widely used in clinics over the past several decades. Graphical abstract.
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- Jingtao Lin
- Dalang Hospital of Dongguan, No. 85 Jinlangzhong Road, Dalang, Dongguan, 523770, Guangdong, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.19 (A) Yuquan Road, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Shenzhen Innova Nanobodi Co., Ltd., No. 7018 Caitian Road, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China
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- Dalang Hospital of Dongguan, No. 85 Jinlangzhong Road, Dalang, Dongguan, 523770, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Innova Nanobodi Co., Ltd., No. 7018 Caitian Road, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China
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- Shenzhen Innova Nanobodi Co., Ltd., No. 7018 Caitian Road, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Dalang Hospital of Dongguan, No. 85 Jinlangzhong Road, Dalang, Dongguan, 523770, Guangdong, China
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- Dalang Hospital of Dongguan, No. 85 Jinlangzhong Road, Dalang, Dongguan, 523770, Guangdong, China
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- Dalang Hospital of Dongguan, No. 85 Jinlangzhong Road, Dalang, Dongguan, 523770, Guangdong, China
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- Dalang Hospital of Dongguan, No. 85 Jinlangzhong Road, Dalang, Dongguan, 523770, Guangdong, China
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- Dalang Hospital of Dongguan, No. 85 Jinlangzhong Road, Dalang, Dongguan, 523770, Guangdong, China
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- Dalang Hospital of Dongguan, No. 85 Jinlangzhong Road, Dalang, Dongguan, 523770, Guangdong, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biobased Materials, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China.
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- Shenzhen Innova Nanobodi Co., Ltd., No. 7018 Caitian Road, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China.
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El-Moghazy AY, Huo J, Amaly N, Vasylieva N, Hammock BD, Sun G. An Innovative Nanobody-Based Electrochemical Immunosensor Using Decorated Nylon Nanofibers for Point-of-Care Monitoring of Human Exposure to Pyrethroid Insecticides. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:6159-6168. [PMID: 31927905 PMCID: PMC7799635 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b16193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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A novel ultrasensitive nanobody-based electrochemical immunoassay was prepared for assessing human exposure to pyrethroid insecticides. 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA) is a common human urinary metabolite for numerous pyrethroids, which broadly served as a biomarker for following the human exposure to this pesticide group. The 3-PBA detection was via a direct competition for binding to alkaline phosphatase-embedded nanobodies between free 3-PBA and a 3-PBA-bovine serum albumin conjugate covalently immobilized onto citric acid-decorated nylon nanofibers, which were incorporated on a screen-printed electrode (SPE). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was utilized to support the advantage of the employment of nanofibrous membranes and the success of the immunosensor assembly. The coupling between the nanofiber and nanobody technologies provided an ultrasensitive and selective immunosensor for 3-PBA detection in the range of 0.8 to 1000 pg mL-1 with a detection limit of 0.64 pg mL-1. Moreover, when the test for 3-PBA was applied to real samples, the established immunosensor proved to be a viable alternative to the conventional methods for 3-PBA detection in human urine even without sample cleanup. It showed excellent properties and stability over time.
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- Ahmed Y. El-Moghazy
- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
- Polymeric Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City 21934, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
- College of Plant Protection, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding 071001, P. R. China
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
- Polymeric Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg El-Arab City 21934, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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Wang X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Chen Q, Liu X. Nanobody-alkaline phosphatase fusion-mediated phosphate-triggered fluorescence immunoassay for ochratoxin a detection. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2020; 226:117617. [PMID: 31605970 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.117617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a kind of mycotoxin that seriously harms the health of humans and animals. In this study, a nanobody-alkaline phosphatase fusion-mediated phosphate-triggered fluorescence immunoassay (Nb-AP-mediated PT-FIA) was developed for detecting OTA. Based on the constructed phosphate-triggered fluorescence sensing system for Nb-AP and the optimal working conditions, the Nb-AP-mediated PT-FIA has a half maximal inhibition concentration (IC50) of 0.46 ng/mL, a limit of detection (IC10) of 0.12 ng/mL, and a linear range (IC20-80) of 0.2-1.26 ng/mL, respectively. The recovery experiment indicated acceptable accuracy and precision of the Nb-AP-mediated PT-FIA, and the results were validated by high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detector. Thus this proposed method is applicable to sensitive, rapid, and low-cost detection of OTA and other toxic analytes with low molecular weight in food and environment.
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- Xuerou Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, China.
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Fu HJ, Wang Y, Xiao ZL, Wang H, Li ZF, Shen YD, Lei HT, Sun YM, Xu ZL, Hammock B. A rapid and simple fluorescence enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for tetrabromobisphenol A in soil samples based on a bifunctional fusion protein. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2020; 188:109904. [PMID: 31704326 PMCID: PMC7198468 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) is the largest brominated flame retardant which can be released to environment and cause long-term hazard. In this work, we developed a rapid and highly sensitive fluorescence enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (FELISA) for monitoring of TBBPA in soil samples. TBBPA specific nanobody derived from camelid was fused with alkaline phosphatase to obtain the bi-functional fusion protein, which enable the specific binding of TBBPA and the generation of detection signal simultaneously. The assay showed an IC50 of 0.23 ng g-1, limit detection of 0.05 ng g-1 and linear range from 0.1 to 0.55 ng g-1 for TBBPA in soil samples. Due to the high resistance to organic solvents of the fusion protein, a simple pre-treatment by using 40% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as extract solvent can eliminate matrix effect and obtain good recoveries (ranging from 93.4% to 112.4%) for spiked soil samples. Good relationship between the results of the proposed FELISA and that of liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was obtained, which indicated it could be a powerful analytical tool for determination of TBBPA to monitor human and environmental exposure.
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- Hui-Jun Fu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Guangzhou Institute for Food Control, Guangzhou, 510410, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Guangzhou Institute for Food Control, Guangzhou, 510410, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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- Department of Entomology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, United States.
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Wang Y, Shen L, Gong Z, Pan J, Zheng X, Xue J. Analytical methods to analyze pesticides and herbicides. WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH : A RESEARCH PUBLICATION OF THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 2019; 91:1009-1024. [PMID: 31233653 DOI: 10.1002/wer.1167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Presented in this paper is an annual review of literatures published in 2018 on topics relating to analytical methods for pesticides and herbicides. According to the different techniques, this review is divided into six sections, including extraction methods; chromatographic or mass spectrometric techniques; electrochemical techniques; spectrophotometric techniques; chemiluminescence and fluorescence methods; and biochemical assays. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Totally 134 relevant research articles are summarized. The review is divided into six parts according to the techniques. Chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods are the most widely used.
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- Yifan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Environmental Technology Innovation Center of Jiande, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
- Hangzhou Bertzer Catalyst Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- School of Civil Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
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A label-free optical whole-cell Escherichia coli biosensor for the detection of pyrethroid insecticide exposure. Sci Rep 2019; 9:12466. [PMID: 31462650 PMCID: PMC6713742 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-48907-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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There is a growing need for low-cost, portable technologies for the detection of threats to the environment and human health. Here we propose a label-free, optical whole-cell Escherichia coli biosensor for the detection of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (3-PBA), a biomarker for monitoring human exposure to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides. The biosensor functions like a competitive ELISA but uses whole-cells surface displaying an anti-3-PBA VHH as the detection element. When the engineered cells are mixed with 3-PBA-protein conjugate crosslinking that can be visually detected occurs. Free 3-PBA in samples competes with these crosslinks, leading to a detectable change in the output. The assay performance was improved by coloring the cells via expression of the purple-blue amilCP chromoprotein and the VHH expression level was reduced to obtain a limit of detection of 3 ng/mL. The optimized biosensor exhibited robust function in complex sample backgrounds such as synthetic urine and plasma. Furthermore, lyophilization enabled storage of biosensor cells for at least 90 days without loss of functionality. Our whole-cell biosensor is simple and low-cost and therefore has potential to be further developed as a screening tool for monitoring exposure to pyrethroids in low-resource environments.
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Tang Z, Liu X, Wang Y, Chen Q, Hammock BD, Xu Y. Nanobody-based fluorescence resonance energy transfer immunoassay for noncompetitive and simultaneous detection of ochratoxin a and ochratoxin B. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 251:238-245. [PMID: 31082608 PMCID: PMC7103568 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.04.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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A noncompetitive and homogeneous fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) immunoassay was developed using a nanobody (Nb) for highly sensitive and simultaneous detection of ochratoxin A (OTA) and ochratoxin B (OTB). The promoted intrinsic fluorescence (λex: 280 nm) of tryptophan residues (donor) in Nb can excite the fluorescence of OTA and OTB (acceptor) for detection (λem: 430 nm). Using optimal conditions, the limits of detection of the Nb-based FRET immunoassay were 0.06 and 0.12 ng/mL for OTA and OTB, respectively. Minimal cross reactivity was detected for several analogues of OTA and OTB as well as nonspecific proteins and antibodies. Acceptable accuracy and precision were obtained in the spike and recovery study, and the results correlated well with those by HPLC. These results demonstrated that the developed method could be a useful tool for noncompetitive, homogeneous, and simultaneous detection of OTA and OTB as well as other environmental analytes with similar fluorescence properties.
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- Zongwen Tang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, 58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, 570228, PR China
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology and UCD Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing East Road, Nanchang, 330047, PR China
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Reynoso EC, Torres E, Bettazzi F, Palchetti I. Trends and Perspectives in Immunosensors for Determination of Currently-Used Pesticides: The Case of Glyphosate, Organophosphates, and Neonicotinoids. BIOSENSORS 2019; 9:E20. [PMID: 30720729 PMCID: PMC6468886 DOI: 10.3390/bios9010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Pesticides, due to their intensive use and their peculiar chemical features, can persist in the environment and enter the trophic chain, thus representing an environmental risk for the ecosystems and human health. Although there are several robust and reliable standard analytical techniques for their monitoring, the high frequency of contamination caused by pesticides requires methods for massive monitoring campaigns that are capable of rapidly detecting these compounds in many samples of different origin. Immunosensors represent a potential tool for simple, rapid, and sensitive monitoring of pesticides. Antibodies coupled to electrochemical or optical transducers have resulted in effective detection devices. In this review, the new trends in immunosensor development and the application of immunosensors for the detection of pesticides of environmental concern-such as glyphosate, organophosphates, and neonicotinoids-are described.
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- Eduardo C Reynoso
- Posgrado en Ciencias Ambientales, Instituto de Ciencias, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla 72570, Mexico.
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- Posgrado en Ciencias Ambientales, Instituto de Ciencias, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla 72570, Mexico.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (Fi), Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Via della Lastruccia 3, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (Fi), Italy.
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