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Kim YJ, Rho WY, Park SM, Jun BH. Optical nanomaterial-based detection of biomarkers in liquid biopsy. J Hematol Oncol 2024; 17:10. [PMID: 38486294 PMCID: PMC10938695 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-024-01531-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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Liquid biopsy, which is a minimally invasive procedure as an alternative to tissue biopsy, has been introduced as a new diagnostic/prognostic measure. By screening disease-related markers from the blood or other biofluids, it promises early diagnosis, timely prognostication, and effective treatment of the diseases. However, there will be a long way until its realization due to its conceptual and practical challenges. The biomarkers detected by liquid biopsy, such as circulating tumor cell (CTC) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), are extraordinarily rare and often obscured by an abundance of normal cellular components, necessitating ultra-sensitive and accurate detection methods for the advancement of liquid biopsy techniques. Optical biosensors based on nanomaterials open an important opportunity in liquid biopsy because of their enhanced sensing performance with simple and practical properties. In this review article, we summarized recent innovations in optical nanomaterials to demonstrate the sensitive detection of protein, peptide, ctDNA, miRNA, exosome, and CTCs. Each study prepares the optical nanomaterials with a tailored design to enhance the sensing performance and to meet the requirements of each biomarker. The unique optical characteristics of metallic nanoparticles (NPs), quantum dots, upconversion NPs, silica NPs, polymeric NPs, and carbon nanomaterials are exploited for sensitive detection mechanisms. These recent advances in liquid biopsy using optical nanomaterials give us an opportunity to overcome challenging issues and provide a resource for understanding the unknown characteristics of the biomarkers as well as the mechanism of the disease.
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- Young Jun Kim
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea
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- School of International Engineering and Science, Jeonbuk National University, Chonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 637459, Singapore.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, Republic of Korea.
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Espinosa M, Martínez-Ortíz L, Alonso-Llanes L, Rodríguez-de-Torner LA, Chávez-Linares O, Altshuler E. Imperfect bodies sink imperfectly when settling in granular matter. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadf6243. [PMID: 37172098 PMCID: PMC10181167 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adf6243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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From Mars rovers to buildings, objects eventually sink and tilt into a fluidized granular bed due to gravity. Despite the irregular shape of realistic granular intruders, most research focus on the settling of "perfect" objects like spheres and cylinders. Here, we systematically explore the penetration of "imperfect" solids-from stones to bodies with carefully controlled asymmetries-into granular beds. A cylinder with two halves of different roughnesses rotates toward the granular region next to the smoother surface and deviates from the vertical direction. We demonstrate that even small irregularities in the surface of an object may produce substantial changes in the penetration process. Using computer simulations, we show that defects concentrate granular force chains, thus producing decisive forces on the intruder. Furthermore, we demonstrate that tilting and migration of sinking bodies can be correctly predicted by a simple mechanical model based on a unified force law.
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- Marcos Espinosa
- Group of Complex Systems and Statistical Physics, Physics Faculty, University of Havana, 10400 Havana, Cuba
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- Group of Complex Systems and Statistical Physics, Physics Faculty, University of Havana, 10400 Havana, Cuba
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- Group of Complex Systems and Statistical Physics, Physics Faculty, University of Havana, 10400 Havana, Cuba
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- Group of Complex Systems and Statistical Physics, Physics Faculty, University of Havana, 10400 Havana, Cuba
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- Group of Complex Systems and Statistical Physics, Physics Faculty, University of Havana, 10400 Havana, Cuba
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Liu M, Miao D, Qin S, Liu H, Bai Y. Mass tags-based mass spectrometric immunoassay and its bioanalysis applications. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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He S, Wei J, Ding L, Yang X, Wu Y. State-of-the-arts techniques and current evolving approaches in the separation and detection of circulating tumor cell. Talanta 2021; 239:123024. [PMID: 34952370 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.123024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cancer cells that shed from the primary tumor and then enter the circulatory system, a small part of which may evolve into metastatic cancer under appropriate microenvironment conditions. The detection of CTCs is a truly noninvasive, dynamic monitor for disease changes, which has considerable clinical implications in the selection of targeted drugs. However, their inherent rarity and heterogeneity pose significant challenges to their isolation and detection. Even the "gold standard", CellSearch™, suffers from high expenses, low capture efficiency, and the consumption of time. With the advancement of CTCs analysis technologies in recent years, the yield and efficiency of CTCs enrichment have gradually been improved, as well as detection sensitivity. In this review, the isolation and detection strategies of CTCs have been completely described and the potential directions for future research and development have also been highlighted through analyzing the challenges faced by current strategies.
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- Sitian He
- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
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- School of Information Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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- College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
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Pan Y, Lu B, Peng Y, Wang M, Deng Y, Yin Y, Yang J, Li G. A simple method to assay tumor cells based on target-initiated steric hindrance. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:6522-6525. [PMID: 34105555 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc02532e] [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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We have proposed a simple electrochemical method in this work for the assay of tumor cells through their own steric hindrance effect. Specifically, tumor cells can block the catalysis of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase to the aptamer previously immobilized on the electrode surface. By making use of the hindrance effect, cancer cells can be quantitatively analyzed in the range from 1.6 × 102 to 1.6 × 106 cells per mL without complicated design or cumbersome operation, while the detection limit can be about 53 cells per mL. This method can also show satisfactory performance in complex environments, indicating its potential in clinical application.
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- Yanhong Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Oncology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China and Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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Xu H, Zhang Z, Wang Y, Lu W, Min Q. Engineering of nanomaterials for mass spectrometry analysis of biomolecules. Analyst 2021; 146:5779-5799. [PMID: 34397044 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00860a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Mass spectrometry (MS) based analysis has received intense attention in diverse biological fields. However, direct MS interrogation of target biomolecules in complex biological samples is still challenging, due to the extremely low abundance and poor ionization potency of target biological species. Innovations in nanomaterials create new auxiliary tools for deep and comprehensive MS characterization of biomolecules. More recently, growing research interest has been directed to the compositional and structural engineering of nanomaterials for enriching target biomolecules prior to MS analysis, enhancing the ionization efficiency in MS detection and designing biosensing nanoprobes in sensitive MS readout. In this review, we mainly focus on the recent advances in the engineering of nanomaterials towards their applications in sample pre-treatment, desorption/ionization matrices and ion signal amplification for MS profiling of biomolecules. This review will provide a toolbox of nanomaterials for researchers devoted to developing analytical methods and practical applications in the biological MS field.
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- Hongmei Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China. and Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China.
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Kalogianni DP. Nanotechnology in emerging liquid biopsy applications. NANO CONVERGENCE 2021; 8:13. [PMID: 33934252 PMCID: PMC8088419 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-021-00263-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Liquid biopsy is considered as the most attractive alternative to traditional tissue biopsies. The major advantages of this approach lie in the non-invasive procedure, the rapidness of sample collection and the potential for early cancer diagnosis and real-time monitoring of the disease and the treatment response. Nanotechnology has dynamically emerged in a wide range of applications in the field of liquid biopsy. The benefits of using nanomaterials for biosensing include high sensitivity and detectability, simplicity in many cases, rapid analysis, the low cost of the analysis and the potential for portability and personalized medicine. The present paper reports on the nanomaterial-based methods and biosensors that have been developed for liquid biopsy applications. Most of the nanomaterials used exhibit great analytical performance; moreover, extremely low limits of detection have been achieved for all studied targets. This review will provide scientists with a comprehensive overview of all the nanomaterials and techniques that have been developed for liquid biopsy applications. A comparison of the developed methods in terms of detectability, dynamic range, time-length of the analysis and multiplicity, is also provided.
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Stanciu LA, Wei Q, Barui AK, Mohammad N. Recent Advances in Aptamer-Based Biosensors for Global Health Applications. Annu Rev Biomed Eng 2021; 23:433-459. [PMID: 33872519 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-bioeng-082020-035644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Since aptamers were first reported in the early 2000s, research on their use for the detection of health-relevant analytical targets has exploded. This review article provides a brief overview of the most recent developments in the field of aptamer-based biosensors for global health applications. The review provides a description of general aptasensing principles and follows up with examples of recent reports of diagnostics-related applications. These applications include detection of proteins and small molecules, circulating cancer cells, whole-cell pathogens, extracellular vesicles, and tissue diagnostics. The review also discusses the main challenges that this growing technology faces in the quest of bringing these new devices from the laboratory to the market.
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- Lia A Stanciu
- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2045, USA; .,Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, USA
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- School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2045, USA; .,Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, USA
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Jiang X, Chen X, Wang T, Li Y, Pan A, Wu J. Perfluorinated polymer modified vertical silicon nanowires as ultra low noise laser desorption ionization substrate for salivary metabolites profiling. Talanta 2021; 225:122022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.122022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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YANG JW, WANG CY, LUO L, GUO L, XIE JW. Applications and Prospects of Oligonucleotide Aptamers in Mass Spectrometry. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2040(20)60056-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Li X, Zhang P, Dou L, Wang Y, Sun K, Zhang X, Song G, Zhao C, Li K, Bai Y, Zeng X, Zhou C, Ying B, Chen J, Geng J. Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells in Breast Cancer Patients by Nanopore Sensing with Aptamer-Mediated Amplification. ACS Sens 2020; 5:2359-2366. [PMID: 32388982 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.9b02537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) have been utilized in the diagnosis and prognosis of tumor. However, the CTC concentration is extremely low to be detected in peripheral blood. Many existing methods suffer from either expensive labeling or complex operation. In this study, we constructed a label- and enzyme-free and sensitive method to detect the breast cancer CTCs. First of all, a probe containing a breast cancer cell-specific aptamer and a complementary single-stranded DNA (trigger DNA P1) were designed. When the target cells are present, the aptamer binds to the CTCs and releases P1 which triggers the strand displacement amplification. This process generates three-way junction structure DNA, the specific translocation signals of which are identified by nanopore assay. The detection limit of tumor cells is 5 in the current experimental setup and can be further reduced. Furthermore, the method is demonstrated in a clinical sample test with high recovery rate and accuracy. Our results suggest that this method could be applied to early diagnosis of metastatic recurrence and prognosis determination.
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- Xinqiong Li
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Clinical Research Center for Breast, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University and Collaborative Innovation Center, Chengdu 610041, China
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Quan Y, Chen K, Xiang N, Ni Z. A single-view field filter device for rare tumor cell filtration and enumeration. Electrophoresis 2020; 41:2000-2006. [PMID: 32767389 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202000176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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In this work, we demonstrate a single-view field filter (SVFF) device for the efficient filtration and enumeration of rare tumor cells in the blood. In our device, the track-etched membrane is integrated within a low-cost polymer-film microfluidic chip, and multiplex microfiltration chambers are designed. Our device permits the performing of multiple sample tests on a single membrane and the dynamical observation of the entire filtration process in a single field of view. To characterize the device performance, our device is first tested using tumor cells, and three different cell behaviors are observed during the filtration process. Finally, we successfully apply our device for the separation of rare tumor cells from the lysed blood samples at various flow rates. The recovery rates of 93.3, 87.6, and 84.1% can be respectively achieved at the throughputs of 50, 100, and 150 μL/min. Our single-view field filter (SVFF) device offers the advantages of label-free filtration, efficient enumeration, easy integration, and low cost, and holds the potential to be used as an efficient tool for the filtration and enumeration of rare cells.
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- Yunlin Quan
- School of Mechanical Engineering, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing, P. R. China
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Wu L, Wang Y, Zhu L, Liu Y, Wang T, Liu D, Song Y, Yang C. Aptamer-Based Liquid Biopsy. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:2743-2764. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b01194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Lingling Wu
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis and Instrumentation, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis and Instrumentation, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis and Instrumentation, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis and Instrumentation, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
- The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis and Instrumentation, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
- The MOE Key Laboratory of Spectrochemical Analysis and Instrumentation, Key Laboratory for Chemical Biology of Fujian Province, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemical Biology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
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Jeevanandam J, Tan KX, Danquah MK, Guo H, Turgeson A. Advancing Aptamers as Molecular Probes for Cancer Theranostic Applications-The Role of Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Biotechnol J 2020; 15:e1900368. [PMID: 31840436 DOI: 10.1002/biot.201900368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Theranostics cover emerging technologies for cell biomarking for disease diagnosis and targeted introduction of drug ingredients to specific malignant sites. Theranostics development has become a significant biomedical research endeavor for effective diagnosis and treatment of diseases, especially cancer. An efficient biomarking and targeted delivery strategy for theranostic applications requires effective molecular coupling of binding ligands with high affinities to specific receptors on the cancer cell surface. Bioaffinity offers a unique mechanism to bind specific target and receptor molecules from a range of non-targets. The binding efficacy depends on the specificity of the affinity ligand toward the target molecule even at low concentrations. Aptamers are fragments of genetic materials, peptides, or oligonucleotides which possess enhanced specificity in targeting desired cell surface receptor molecules. Aptamer-target binding results from several inter-molecular interactions including hydrogen bond formation, aromatic stacking of flat moieties, hydrophobic interaction, electrostatic, and van der Waals interactions. Advancements in Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX) assay has created the opportunity to artificially generate aptamers that specifically bind to desired cancer and tumor surface receptors with high affinities. This article discusses the potential application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulation to advance aptamer-mediated receptor targeting in targeted cancer therapy. MD simulation offers real-time analysis of the molecular drivers of the aptamer-receptor binding and generate optimal receptor binding conditions for theranostic applications. The article also provides an overview of different cancer types with focus on receptor biomarking and targeted treatment approaches, conventional molecular probes, and aptamers that have been explored for cancer cells targeting.
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- Jaison Jeevanandam
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University, Miri, Sarawak, 98009, Malaysia
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, USA.,SimCenter, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, USA
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, USA
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Dong J, Chen JF, Smalley M, Zhao M, Ke Z, Zhu Y, Tseng HR. Nanostructured Substrates for Detection and Characterization of Circulating Rare Cells: From Materials Research to Clinical Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1903663. [PMID: 31566837 PMCID: PMC6946854 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201903663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Circulating rare cells in the blood are of great significance for both materials research and clinical applications. For example, circulating tumor cells (CTCs) have been demonstrated as useful biomarkers for "liquid biopsy" of the tumor. Circulating fetal nucleated cells (CFNCs) have shown potential in noninvasive prenatal diagnostics. However, it is technically challenging to detect and isolate circulating rare cells due to their extremely low abundance compared to hematologic cells. Nanostructured substrates offer a unique solution to address these challenges by providing local topographic interactions to strengthen cell adhesion and large surface areas for grafting capture agents, resulting in improved cell capture efficiency, purity, sensitivity, and reproducibility. In addition, rare-cell retrieval strategies, including stimulus-responsiveness and additive reagent-triggered release on different nanostructured substrates, allow for on-demand retrieval of the captured CTCs/CFNCs with high cell viability and molecular integrity. Several nanostructured substrate-enabled CTC/CFNC assays are observed maturing from enumeration and subclassification to molecular analyses. These can one day become powerful tools in disease diagnosis, prognostic prediction, and dynamic monitoring of therapeutic response-paving the way for personalized medical care.
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- Jiantong Dong
- California NanoSystems Institute, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging, Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- California NanoSystems Institute, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging, Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P. R. China
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- California NanoSystems Institute, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging, Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- California NanoSystems Institute, Crump Institute for Molecular Imaging, Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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He H, Guo Z, Wen Y, Xu S, Liu Z. Recent advances in nanostructure/nanomaterial-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry of low molecular mass compounds. Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1090:1-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.08.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Miao P, Tang Y. Gold Nanoparticles-Based Multipedal DNA Walker for Ratiometric Detection of Circulating Tumor Cell. Anal Chem 2019; 91:15187-15192. [PMID: 31674765 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b04000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Sensitive and accurate quantification of circulating tumor cell (CTC) can provide new insights for early diagnosis and prognosis of cancers. Herein, we have developed a multipedal DNA walker for ultrasensitive detection of CTC for the first time. Generally, a number of walker strands are simply modified on gold nanoparticle (AuNPs). The integrated aptamer sequence can specially interact with the transmembrane receptor protein of CTC and facilitate the enrichment of AuNPs on the surface of cells. After a low speed centrifugation, the complex of CTC and AuNPs could be precipitated and the supernate represents decreased UV-vis absorbance response of AuNPs. On the other hand, since multiple walker strands are modified on a single AuNP, hybridization with several tracks on the electrode occurs simultaneously for the following nicking endonuclease-catalyzed cleaving. Experimental results verify that the rate of multipedal walking is much faster. In addition, TCEP-mediated electrochemical amplification is employed to further enhance the electrochemical signal. By comparing the variations of electrochemical and UV-vis absorbance responses, ultrahigh sensitivity for CTC assay is achieved. The limit of detection is down to 1 cell/mL. The results of selectivity confirmation and blood sample test are also satisfactory. This AuNPs-based multipedal DNA walker offers a speedy analysis of CTC and shows great potential use for early clinical diagnosis and treatment of cancers.
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- Peng Miao
- Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Suzhou 215163 , P. R. China.,Department of Chemistry , New York University , New York 10003 , United States
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- Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Suzhou 215163 , P. R. China
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Safarpour H, Dehghani S, Nosrati R, Zebardast N, Alibolandi M, Mokhtarzadeh A, Ramezani M. Optical and electrochemical-based nano-aptasensing approaches for the detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs). Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 148:111833. [PMID: 31733465 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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More recently, detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) has been considered as an appealing prognostic and diagnostic approach for cancer patients. CTCs as a type of tumor-derived cells are secreted by the tumor and released into the blood circulation. Since the migration of CTCs is an early event in cancer progression, patients who still have tumor-free lymph nodes have to be well examined for the CTCs presence in their blood circulation. Nowadays, there is a broad range of detection methods available to identify CTCs. As artificial RNA oligonucleotides or single-stranded DNA with receptor and catalytic characteristics, aptamers have been standing out, owing to their target-induced conformational modifications, elevated stability, and target specificity to be implemented in biosensing techniques. To date, several sensitivity-enhancement methods alongside smart nanomaterials have been used for the creation of new aptasensors to address the limit of detection (LOD), and improve the sensitivity of numerous analyte identification methods. The present review article supports a focused overview of the recent studies in the identification and quantitative determination of CTCs by aptamer-based biosensors and nanobiosensors.
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- Hossein Safarpour
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran; Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Wu L, Zhu L, Huang M, Song J, Zhang H, Song Y, Wang W, Yang C. Aptamer-based microfluidics for isolation, release and analysis of circulating tumor cells. Trends Analyt Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Chen WX, Li JG, Wan XH, Zou XS, Qi SY, Zhang YQ, Weng QM, Li JY, Xiong WM, Xie C, Cheng WL. Design of a microfluidic chip consisting of micropillars and its use for the enrichment of nasopharyngeal cancer cells. Oncol Lett 2019; 17:1581-1588. [PMID: 30675216 PMCID: PMC6341559 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.9771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The aim of the present study was to discuss the design of a microfluidic chip consisting of columns, and its use for the enrichment of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) cells. A microfluidic chip experiment was simulated using FLUENT software. Within the microfluidic chip, aptamers were bound to the reaction chamber (consisting of columns) using a biotin-avidin system. Cell suspension was introduced into the reaction chamber to capture NPC cells. NPC cells were subsequently eluted, and the capture rate of the cells was calculated. The modified aptamer-bound microfluidic chip was able to capture NPC cells with a capture rate of ~90%. The modified aptamer-bound microfluidic chip has a wide range of potential applications for the diagnosis of NPC.
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- Wen-Xue Chen
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, P.R. China
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- Jiangxi Railway Health Supervision Institute, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330003, P.R. China
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Impedimetric biosensor for detection of cancer cells employing carbohydrate targeting ability of Concanavalin A. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 122:95-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.08.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Wang Y, Du R, Qiao L, Liu B. Ultrasensitive profiling of multiple biomarkers from single cells by signal amplification mass spectrometry. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:9659-9662. [PMID: 30101261 DOI: 10.1039/c8cc05308a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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A signal amplification protocol based on mass spectrometry (MS) was developed to profile simultaneously multiple biomarkers from a single cell using various mass label (ML)-modified Au nanoparticles (AuNPs). The strategy with ultrahigh sensitivity and specificity has potential prospects in the deep exploration of molecular and cellular characterization.
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- Yuning Wang
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital, and State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Chen X, Wang T, Lin L, Wo F, Liu Y, Liang X, Ye H, Wu J. Tip-Enhanced Photoinduced Electron Transfer and Ionization on Vertical Silicon Nanowires. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:14389-14398. [PMID: 29648434 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b00506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Nanostructured semiconductors are one of the most potent candidates for matrix-free laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometric (LDI-MS) analysis of low-molecular-weight molecules. Herein, the enhanced photoinduced electron transfer and LDI on the tip of a vertical silicon nanowire (SiNW) array were investigated. Theoretical simulation and LDI detection of indigo and isatin molecules in negative ion mode revealed that the electric field can be enhanced on the tip end of SiNWs, thereby promoting the energy and electron transfer to the analytes adsorbed on the tip of SiNWs. On the basis of this finding, a tip-contact sampling method coupled with LDI-MS detection was established. In this strategy, the tip of SiNWs can be regarded as microextraction heads for the sampling of molecules when they come in contact with analytes. Impression of skin, tissue, and pericarp on the vertical SiNW array can effectively transfer endogenous metabolites or exogenous substances onto the tip. Upon laser irradiation, the adsorbed molecules on the SiNW tip can be efficiently ionized and detected in negative ion mode because of the tip-enhanced electron transfer and LDI effect. We believe this work may significantly expand the application of LDI-MS in various fields.
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- Xiaoming Chen
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310058 , P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310058 , P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310058 , P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310058 , P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310058 , P. R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310016 , P. R. China
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- College of Optical Science and Engineering , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310027 , P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou 310058 , P. R. China
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Wang W, Liu S, Li C, Wang Y, Yan C. Dual-target recognition sandwich assay based on core-shell magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles for sensitive detection of breast cancer cells. Talanta 2018; 182:306-313. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.01.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Bang D, Lee T, Park J, Lee G, Haam S, Park J. Enhancement of Capturing Efficacy for Circulating Tumor Cells by Centrifugation. BIOCHIP JOURNAL 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s13206-017-2105-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Lai CH, Wang GA, Ling TK, Wang TJ, Chiu PK, Chou Chau YF, Huang CC, Chiang HP. Near infrared surface-enhanced Raman scattering based on star-shaped gold/silver nanoparticles and hyperbolic metamaterial. Sci Rep 2017; 7:5446. [PMID: 28710494 PMCID: PMC5511255 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-05939-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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It is desirable to extend the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) from the conventionally used visible range into the infrared region, because the fluorescence background is lower in the long-wavelength regime. To do this, it is important to have a SERS substrate suitable for infrared operation. In this work, we report the near infrared SERS operation based on the substrates employing star-shaped gold/silver nanoparticles and hyperbolic metamaterial (HMM) structure. We first fabricate the SERS substrate in which nanoparticles are separated from a silver film by a thin dielectric layer. Performance of the SERS substrate is investigated with a 1064-nm excitation source. Compared with similar silver film-based substrates employing respectively gold and silver spherical nanoparticles, it is found that, Raman intensity scattered by the substrate with star-shaped nanoparticles is 7.4 times stronger than that with gold nanoparticles, and 3.4 times stronger than that with silver nanoparticles. Following this, we fabricate the SERS substrate where the star-shaped nanoparticles are deposited over a HMM structure. The HMM structure comprises three pairs of germanium-silver multilayers. Further experimental result shows that, with the star-shaped nanoparticles, the HMM-based substrate yields 30% higher Raman intensity for near infrared SERS operation than the silver film-based substrate does.
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- Chih-Hsien Lai
- Department of Electronic Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin, 64002, Taiwan
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Sciences, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Sciences, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan
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- Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 10608, Taiwan
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- Instrument Technology Research Center, National Applied Research Laboratories, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- Centre for Advanced Material and Energy Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Tungku Link, Gadong, BE1410, Negara, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan
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- Institute of Optoelectronic Sciences, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, 20224, Taiwan. .,Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan.
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Mechanisms of Nanophase-Induced Desorption in LDI-MS. A Short Review. NANOMATERIALS 2017; 7:nano7040075. [PMID: 28368330 PMCID: PMC5408167 DOI: 10.3390/nano7040075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Nanomaterials are frequently used in laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (LDI-MS) as DI enhancers, providing excellent figures of merit for the analysis of low molecular weight organic molecules. In recent years, literature on this topic has benefited from several studies assessing the fundamental aspects of the ion desorption efficiency and the internal energy transfer, in the case of model analytes. Several different parameters have been investigated, including the intrinsic chemical and physical properties of the nanophase (chemical composition, thermal conductivity, photo-absorption efficiency, specific heat capacity, phase transition point, explosion threshold, etc.), along with morphological parameters such as the nanophase size, shape, and interparticle distance. Other aspects, such as the composition, roughness and defects of the substrate supporting the LDI-active nanophases, the nanophase binding affinity towards the target analyte, the role of water molecules, have been taken into account as well. Readers interested in nanoparticle based LDI-MS sub-techniques (SALDI-, SELDI-, NALDI- MS) will find here a concise overview of the recent findings in the specialized field of fundamental and mechanistic studies, shading light on the desorption ionization phenomena responsible of the outperforming MS data offered by these techniques.
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Huang X, O'Connor R, Kwizera EA. Gold Nanoparticle Based Platforms for Circulating Cancer Marker Detection. Nanotheranostics 2017; 1:80-102. [PMID: 28217434 PMCID: PMC5313055 DOI: 10.7150/ntno.18216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Detection of cancer-related circulating biomarkers in body fluids has become a cutting-edge technology that has the potential to noninvasively screen cancer, diagnose cancer at early stage, monitor tumor progression, and evaluate therapy responses. Traditional molecular and cellular detection methods are either insensitive for early cancer intervention or technically costly and complicated making them impractical for typical clinical settings. Due to their exceptional structural and functional properties that are not available from bulk materials or discrete molecules, nanotechnology is opening new horizons for low cost, rapid, highly sensitive, and highly specific detection of circulating cancer markers. Gold nanoparticles have emerged as a unique nanoplatform for circulating biomarker detection owning to their advantages of easy synthesis, facile surface chemistry, excellent biocompatibility, and remarkable structure and environment sensitive optical properties. In this review, we introduce current gold nanoparticle-based technology platforms for the detection of four major classes of circulating cancer markers - circulating tumor cells, vesicles, nucleic acids, and proteins. The techniques will be summarized in terms of signal detection strategies. Distinctive examples are provided to highlight the state-of-the-art technologies that significantly advance basic and clinical cancer research.
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- Xiaohua Huang
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152
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Hassan EM, Willmore WG, DeRosa MC. Aptamers: Promising Tools for the Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells. Nucleic Acid Ther 2016; 26:335-347. [PMID: 27736306 DOI: 10.1089/nat.2016.0632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are cells that shed from a primary tumor and freely circulate in the blood, retaining the ability to initiate metastasis and form a secondary tumor in distant organs in the body. CTCs reflect the molecular profile of the primary tumor, therefore studying CTCs can allow for an understanding of the mechanism of metastasis, and an opportunity to monitor the prognosis of cancer. Unfortunately, the detection of CTCs is a considerable challenge due to their low abundance in the bloodstream and the lack of consistent markers present to recognize these cells. The aim of this review is to summarize some of the aptamer-based affinity methods for the detection of CTCs. The basic biological concept of how metastasis occurs and the role of CTCs in this process are presented. Some methods of CTC detection employing antibodies or peptides are mentioned here for comparison. The review of present literature suggests that aptamers are emerging as competitive technology in the detection of CTCs, especially due to their unique properties, but there still remain several challenges to be met, including the need to improve the throughput and sensitivity of such methods.
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- Eman M Hassan
- 1 Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique-Energie, Materiaux Telecommunication , Quebec, Canada .,2 Department of Chemistry, Carleton University , Ottawa, Canada
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- 2 Department of Chemistry, Carleton University , Ottawa, Canada .,3 Institute of Biochemistry, Carleton University , Ottawa, Canada
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Baird Z, Pirro V, Ayrton S, Hollerbach A, Hanau C, Marfurt K, Foltz M, Cooks RG, Pugia M. Tumor Cell Detection by Mass Spectrometry Using Signal Ion Emission Reactive Release Amplification. Anal Chem 2016; 88:6971-5. [PMID: 27351295 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b02043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A method is presented for the detection of circulating tumor cells (CTC) using mass spectrometry (MS), through reporter-ion amplification. Particles functionalized with short-chain peptides are bound to cells through antibody-antigen interactions. Selective release and MS detection of peptides is shown to detect as few as 690 cells isolated from a 10 mL blood sample. Here we present proof-of-concept results that pave the way for further investigations.
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- Zane Baird
- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics , 3400 Middlebury Street, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, United States.,Chemistry Department, Purdue University , 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084, United States
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- Chemistry Department, Purdue University , 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084, United States
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- Chemistry Department, Purdue University , 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084, United States
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- Chemistry Department, Purdue University , 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084, United States
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- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics , 3400 Middlebury Street, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, United States
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- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics , 3400 Middlebury Street, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, United States
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- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics , 3400 Middlebury Street, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, United States
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- Chemistry Department, Purdue University , 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084, United States
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- Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics , 3400 Middlebury Street, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, United States
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Cai S, Chen M, Liu M, He W, Liu Z, Wu D, Xia Y, Yang H, Chen J. A signal amplification electrochemical aptasensor for the detection of breast cancer cell via free-running DNA walker. Biosens Bioelectron 2016; 85:184-189. [PMID: 27176917 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2016.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2016] [Revised: 04/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Herein, a signal magnification electrochemical aptasensor for the detection of breast cancer cell via free-running DNA walker is constructed. Theoretically, just one DNA walker, released by target cell-responsive reaction, can automatically cleave all D-RNA (a chimeric DNA/RNA oligonucleotide with a cleavage point rArU) anchored on electrode into shorter produces, giving rise to considerably detectable signal finally. Under the optimal conditions, the electrochemical signal decreased linearly with the concentration of MCF-7 cell. The linear range is from 0 to 500 cells mL(-1) with a detection limit of 47 cellsmL(-1). In a word, this approach may have advantages over traditional reported DNA machines for bioassay, particularly in terms of ease of operation, cost efficiency, free of labeling and of complex track design, which may hold great potential for wide application.
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- Shuxian Cai
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350108, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350108, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350108, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350108, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350108, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350108, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350108, PR China
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- The Key Lab of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety of the MOE, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350002, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, The School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province 350108, PR China.
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Dickey DD, Giangrande PH. Oligonucleotide aptamers: A next-generation technology for the capture and detection of circulating tumor cells. Methods 2015; 97:94-103. [PMID: 26631715 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2015.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Revised: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 11/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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A critical challenge for treating cancer is the early identification of those patients who are at greatest risk of developing metastatic disease. The number of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in cancer patients has recently been shown to be a valuable (and non-invasively accessible) diagnostic indicator of the state of metastatic disease. CTCs are rare cancer cells found in the blood circulation of cancer patients believed to provide a means of diagnosing the likelihood for metastatic spread and assessing response to therapy in advanced, as well as early stage disease settings. Numerous technical efforts have been made to reliably detect and quantify CTCs, but the development of a universal assay has proven quite difficult. Notable challenges for developing a broadly useful CTC-based diagnostic assay are the development of easy-to-operate methods that (1) are sufficiently sensitive to reliably detect the small number of CTCs that are present in the circulation and (2) can capture the molecular heterogeneity of tumor cells. In this review, we describe recent progress towards the application of synthetic oligonucleotide aptamers as promising, novel, robust tools for the isolation and detection of CTCs. Advantages and challenges of the aptamer approach are also discussed.
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- David D Dickey
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States.
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