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Xu L, Abd El-Aty AM, Li P, Li J, Zhao J, Lei X, Gao S, Zhao Y, She Y, Jin F, Wang J, Wang S, Zheng L, Hammock BD, Jin M. Smartphone-integrated visual inspection for enhancing agricultural product quality and safety: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-23. [PMID: 39230393 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2398630] [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: 09/05/2024]
Abstract
The increasing emphasis on the quality and safety of agricultural products, which are vital to global trade and consumer health, has driven the innovation of cost-effective, convenient, and rapid smart detection technologies. Smartphones, with their interdisciplinary functionalities, have become valuable tools in quantification and analysis research. Acting as portable, affordable, and user-friendly analytical devices, smartphones are equipped with high-resolution cameras, displays, memory, communication modules, sensors, and operating systems (Android or IOS), making them powerful, palm-sized remote computers. This review delves into how visual inspection technology and smartphones have enhanced the quality and safety of agricultural products over the past decade. It also evaluates the key features and limitations of existing smart rapid inspection methods for agricultural products and anticipates future advancements, offering insights into the application of smart rapid inspection technology in agriculture.
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- Lingyuan Xu
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 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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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Jinhua Miaozhidizhi Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd, Jinhua, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Hangzhou Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Entomology & Nematology and UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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Liu Q, Zhou L, Xin S, Yang Q, Wu W, Hou X. Poly (ionic liquid) cross-linked hydrogel encapsulated with AuPt nanozymes for the smartphone-based colorimetric detection of zearalenone. Food Chem X 2024; 22:101471. [PMID: 38846799 PMCID: PMC11154200 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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A poly (ionic liquid) enhanced poly(acrylamide-acrylic acid) (PIL-PAM/AA) hydrogel-based colorimetric sensor was designed to detect zearalenone (ZEN). Different AuxPty nanoparticles were synthesized via the on-pot method. Through the kinetic analysis and the theoretical calculation, Au0.4Pt0.6 possessed the relatively low energy barriers to adsorb and decompose H2O2 so that it exhibited relatively better catalytic activity (Km = 2.02 × 10-3, Vmax = 6.14 × 10-7). AuPt nanoparticles were encapsulated into PIL-PAM/AA hydrogel via the interaction between aptamer and cDNA. In the presence of ZEN, the embedded AuPt nanoparticles were released to complete the catalytic reaction. Coupled with the smartphone application, the established method provided the linear range of 1-250 ng mL-1, with a detection limit of 0.6979 ng mL-1 for ZEN. Meanwhile, it also possessed excellent selectivity and good anti-interference performance. In wheat and corn samples, spiked recoveries were ranging from 75% to 113.30%.
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- Qianwen Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China
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Li X, Chen G, Li Y, Wang Y, Huang W, Lai G. Multiplex Signal Transduction and Output at Single Recognition Interface of Multiplexed Photoelectrochemical Sensors. Anal Chem 2024; 96:8147-8159. [PMID: 38568863 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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- Xin Li
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Pollutant Analysis & Reuse Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei Normal University, Huangshi 435002, P. R. China
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Liu S, Qu H, Mao Y, Yao L, Yan L, Dong B, Zheng L. Nanozyme-integrated alcogel colorimetric sensor for rapid and on-site detection of tert-butyl hydroquinone. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:133962. [PMID: 38452679 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.133962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Tert-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) stand as one of the most widely used antioxidants in food and daily chemical products. Rapid and sensitive monitoring of TBHQ holds considerable importance in safeguarding human health due to its potential risks. In this study, we devised an alcogel-based colorimetric sensor enabling the portable and visual detection of TBHQ. The Ce-UiO-66 nanozyme exhibiting remarkable oxidase-like activity, was synthesized and characterized, facilitating the catalysis of TBHQ oxidation to 2-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone (TBBQ). The ensuing chromogenic reaction between TBBQ and ethylenediamine produced a stable and colored product, serving as a reliable indicator for the rapid and specific detection of TBHQ. Building upon this discovery, a portable and low-cost colorimetric sensor was fashioned by integrating the nanozyme into κ-carrageenan alcogel, thereby enabling on-site TBHQ detection via a smartphone-based sensing platform. The colorimetric sensor exhibited a detection limit of 0.8 μg mL-1, demonstrating robust performance across various matrices such as edible oils, cosmetics, and surface water. Recoveries ranged from 84.9 to 95.5%, with the sensor's accuracy further validated through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Our study presents an effective approach to rapid and convenient monitoring of TBHQ, exhibiting good extensibility and practicability.
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- Shuai Liu
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China; Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China.
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Jia Y, Zhao S, Li D, Yang J, Yang L. Portable chemiluminescence optical fiber aptamer-based biosensors for analysis of multiple mycotoxins. Food Control 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Liu Q, Wang J, Yao C, Yang L, Zhao L, Guo L, Liu JM, Wang S. Functional Micro-/Nanostructures in Agrofood Science: Precise Inspection, Hazard Elimination, and Potential Health Risks. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:1018-1034. [PMID: 36602253 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c06838] [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: 06/17/2023]
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Nanotechnology, biotechniques, and chemical engineering have arisen as new trends with significant impacts on agrofood science development. Advanced analytical techniques with high sensitivity, specificity, and automation based on micro-/nanomaterials for food hazard elimination have become leading research hotspots in agrofood science. Research progress in micro-/nanomaterials has provided a solid theoretical basis and technical support to solve problems in the industry. However, the rapid development of micro-/nanostructures has also raised concerns regarding potential risks to human health. This review presents the latest advances in the precise inspection and elimination of food hazards from micro-/nanomaterials and discusses the potential threats to human health posed by nanomaterials. The theoretical reference was provided for the application trend of micro-/nanomaterials in the field of agrofood science in the future.
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- Qisijing Liu
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Wenzhou Safety (Emergency) Institute, Tianjin University, Wenzhou, 32500, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Disaster Medicine Technology, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Institute of Disaster and Emergency Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
- Wenzhou Safety (Emergency) Institute, Tianjin University, Wenzhou, 32500, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Disaster Medicine Technology, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin300071, China
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Zhou J, Gui Y, Lv X, He J, Xie F, Li J, Cai J. Nanomaterial-Based Fluorescent Biosensor for Food Safety Analysis. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:1072. [PMID: 36551039 PMCID: PMC9775463 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Food safety issues have become a major threat to public health and have garnered considerable attention. Rapid and effective detection methods are crucial for ensuring food safety. Recently, nanostructured fluorescent materials have shown considerable potential for monitoring the quality and safety of food because of their fascinating optical characteristics at the nanoscale. In this review, we first introduce biomaterials and nanomaterials for food safety analysis. Subsequently, we perform a comprehensive analysis of food safety using fluorescent biosensors based on nanomaterials, including mycotoxins, heavy metals, antibiotics, pesticide residues, foodborne pathogens, and illegal additives. Finally, we provide new insights and discuss future approaches for the development of food safety detection, with the aim of improving fluorescence detection methods for the practical application of nanomaterials to ensure food safety and protect human health.
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- Jiaojiao Zhou
- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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- Institute of System and Engineering, Beijing 100010, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
- Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China
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Lan Y, He B, Tan CS, Ming D. Applications of Smartphone-Based Aptasensor for Diverse Targets Detection. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12070477. [PMID: 35884280 PMCID: PMC9312806 DOI: 10.3390/bios12070477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Aptamers are a particular class of functional recognition ligands with high specificity and affinity to their targets. As the candidate recognition layer of biosensors, aptamers can be used to sense biomolecules. Aptasensors, aptamer-based biosensors, have been demonstrated to be specific, sensitive, and cost-effective. Furthermore, smartphone-based devices have shown their advantages in binding to aptasensors for point-of-care testing (POCT), which offers an immediate or spontaneous responding time for biological testing. This review describes smartphone-based aptasensors to detect various targets such as metal ions, nucleic acids, proteins, and cells. Additionally, the focus is also on aptasensors-related technologies and configurations.
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- Ying Lan
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (Y.L.); (B.H.)
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (Y.L.); (B.H.)
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (Y.L.); (B.H.)
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neuroengineering, Tianjin 300072, China
- Correspondence: (C.S.T.); (D.M.)
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (Y.L.); (B.H.)
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Brain Science and Neuroengineering, Tianjin 300072, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Correspondence: (C.S.T.); (D.M.)
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Zhang H, Lu M, Xiong Z, Yang J, Tan M, Huang L, Zhu X, Lu Z, Liang Z, Liu H. Rapid trapping and tagging of microparticles in controlled flow by in situ digital projection lithography. LAB ON A CHIP 2022; 22:1951-1961. [PMID: 35377378 DOI: 10.1039/d2lc00186a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Real-time and fast trapping and tagging of microfeatures, such as microparticles and cells, are of great significance for biomedical research. In this work, we propose a novel in situ digital projection lithography technology that integrates real-time, in situ generation of digital masks for particle processing and fluid control into conventional DMD-based projection lithography. With the help of image recognition technology, we rapidly resolve the information of the microparticle profile or channel location, combining the selection of existing masks of different shapes, thus enabling in situ generation of user-customized micro-trap arrays and microfilter arrays for particle trapping and tagging. The success in trapping and filtering single particles, particle arrays, and cells has indicated the promising prospects of this novel technology for broad applications in microfluidics, single-cell analysis, and early-stage disease diagnostics.
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- Han Zhang
- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and, Key Laboratory for UV Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and, Key Laboratory for UV Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 13244, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics Ministry of Education, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and, Key Laboratory for UV Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and, Key Laboratory for UV Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Epigenetics Ministry of Education, Institute of Genetics and Cytology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and, Key Laboratory for UV Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and, Key Laboratory for UV Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun 130024, China.
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- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and, Key Laboratory for UV Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Physics Education, Northeast Normal University, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun 130024, China.
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Zon G. Recent advances in aptamer applications for analytical biochemistry. Anal Biochem 2022; 644:113894. [PMID: 32763306 PMCID: PMC7403853 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2020.113894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Aptamers are typically defined as relatively short (20-60 nucleotides) single-stranded DNA or RNA molecules that bind with high affinity and specificity to various types of targets. Aptamers are frequently referred to as "synthetic antibodies" but are easier to obtain, less expensive to produce, and in several ways more versatile than antibodies. The beginnings of aptamers date back to 1990, and since then there has been a continual increase in aptamer publications. The intent of the present account was to focus on recent original research publications, i.e., those appearing in 2019 through April 2020, when this account was written. A Google Scholar search of this recent literature was performed for relevance-ranking of articles. New methods for selection of aptamers were not included. Nine categories of applications were organized and representative examples of each are given. Finally, an outlook is offered focusing on "faster, better, cheaper" application performance factors as key drivers for future innovations in aptamer applications.
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Paper-based aptasensor for colorimetric detection of osteopontin. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1198:339557. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.339557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Chen XF, Zhao X, Yang Z. Aptasensors for the detection of infectious pathogens: design strategies and point-of-care testing. Mikrochim Acta 2022; 189:443. [PMID: 36350388 PMCID: PMC9643942 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05533-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The epidemic of infectious diseases caused by contagious pathogens is a life-threatening hazard to the entire human population worldwide. A timely and accurate diagnosis is the critical link in the fight against infectious diseases. Aptamer-based biosensors, the so-called aptasensors, employ nucleic acid aptamers as bio-receptors for the recognition of target pathogens of interest. This review focuses on the design strategies as well as state-of-the-art technologies of aptasensor-based diagnostics for infectious pathogens (mainly bacteria and viruses), covering the utilization of three major signal transducers, the employment of aptamers as recognition moieties, the construction of versatile biosensing platforms (mostly micro and nanomaterial-based), innovated reporting mechanisms, and signal enhancement approaches. Advanced point-of-care testing (POCT) for infectious disease diagnostics are also discussed highlighting some representative ready-to-use devices to address the urgent needs of currently prevalent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Pressing issues in aptamer-based technology and some future perspectives of aptasensors are provided for the implementation of aptasensor-based diagnostics into practical application.
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- Xiao-Fei Chen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences (China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 510070, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences (China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 510070, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.
- Guangzhou Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510320, People's Republic of China.
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory for Clinical Rapid Diagnosis and Early Warning of Infectious Diseases, Guangzhou, 510005, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao L, Li L, Yang G, Wei B, Ma Y, Qu F. Aptamer functionalized DNA hydrogels: Design, applications and kinetics. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 194:113597. [PMID: 34534951 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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DNA hydrogels have received considerable attention in various promising applications due to their excellent biocompatibility, controlled biodegradability, adjustable mechanical properties, stability against proteases, self-healing ability, and stimuli responsiveness. To obtain the specific molecular recognition capability, aptamers and many other functional motifs are utilized. Aptamers are short single-stranded DNA or RNA selected through SELEX to bind with specific target with high affinity and specificity. With advantages of broad range of targets, good stability, easy modification, and low cost, aptamer functionalized DNA hydrogels become popular in a wide range of promising applications. In this review, the recent progress on aptamer functionalized DNA hydrogels including general design principles, applications and kinetics has been summarized. Finally, the current challenges and prospects are discussed.
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- Liping Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine and Biotherapy, School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, China.
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Yin F, Cai R, Gui S, Zhang Y, Wang X, Zhou N. A portable and quantitative detection of microRNA-21 based on cascade enzymatic reactions with dual signal outputs. Talanta 2021; 235:122802. [PMID: 34517660 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are physiological status-related molecules which can be used as biomarkers for diseases, such as cancers. The point-of-care testing (POCT) of miRNAs has great application potential in early diagnosis and process monitoring of diseases. In this paper, a fast and dual signal outputs detection for microRNA-21 (miRNA-21) was established by using both personal glucose meter (PGM) and fluorescence spectrometer. In such an assay protocol, a dual-functional hairpin structure was rationally designed to recognize miRNA-21 and serve as the carrier of the reporter adenosine monophosphate (AMP). The hairpin structure can be specifically degraded by exonuclease T (Exo T) after hybridization with the target miRNA-21, releasing a large amount of AMP as the reporter. Then a smart signal conversion machinery composed of four enzymes and the corresponding substrates was employed to produce dual output signals through enzymatic cascade reactions. The machinery includes two parts: an adenosine triphosphate (ATP) generation system and a glucose consumption/NADPH production system. The produced AMP in the former step triggers the production of ATP, and subsequently the consumption of glucose and the production of NADPH. The changes of both glucose and NADPH are proportional to the concentration of miRNA-21, and can be determined by PGM and fluorescence spectrometer, respectively. Besides, the build-in substrate-recycling mechanism achieves signal amplification of the cascade enzymatic reactions. Under the optimal experimental conditions, the PGM signal is linearly correlated with the concentration of miRNA-21 in the range from 5 to 150 nM, with the limit of detection (LOD) of 3.65 nM. The LOD of fluorescence detection mode is even lowered to 0.03 nM. The miRNA-21-spiked serum samples, as well as the actual serum samples from cancer patients, have been successfully detected by this detection strategy. Thus the established assay provides a POCT solution for cancer diagnosis and prognosis.
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- Fan Yin
- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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Sivakumar R, Lee NY. Recent progress in smartphone-based techniques for food safety and the detection of heavy metal ions in environmental water. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 275:130096. [PMID: 33677270 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Emerging smartphone-based point-of-care tests (POCTs) are cost-effective, precise, and easy to implement in resource-limited areas. Thus, they are considered a potential alternative to conventional diagnostic testing. This review explores food safety and the detection of metal ions in environmental water based on unprecedented smartphone technology. Specifically, we provide an overview of various methods used for target analyte detection (antibiotics, enzymes, mycotoxins, pathogens, pesticides, small molecules, and metal ions), such as colorimetric, fluorescence, microscopic imaging, and electrochemical methods. This paper performs a comprehensive review of smartphone-based POCTs developed in the last three years (2018-2020) and evaluates their relative advantages and limitations. Moreover, we discuss the imperative role of new technology in the progress of POCTs. Sensor materials (metal nanoparticles, carbon dots, quantum dots, organic substrates, etc.) and detection techniques (paper-based, later flow assay, microfluidic platform, etc.) involved in POCTs based on smartphones, and the challenges faced by these techniques, are addressed.
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- Rajamanickam Sivakumar
- Department of Industrial Environmental Engineering, College of Industrial Environmental Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, South Korea
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13120, South Korea.
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Gao N, Chang J, Dai P, Zhu Z, You H. One-sampling and Rapid Analysis of Cancer Biomarker on A Power-free and Low-cost Microfluidic Chip. ANAL SCI 2021; 37:1695-1700. [PMID: 34024865 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.21p098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is an important disease biomarker, relating to cancers such as hepatocarcinomas and gastric cancer. However, traditional methods are time-consuming, relied on bulky instruments and trained professionals, cannot satisfy the demand for low cost and point-of-care testing (POCT). In this study, a power-free POCT device was developed for the rapid and low-cost detection of AFP via one-sampling. Based on the principle of sandwich immunofluorescence, the chip is capable of automatically accomplishing on-chip mixing, labeling and capturing procedures, which only require that operator add 40 μL sample into the chip one time. The proposed device is capable of sensitively detecting human AFP in FBS with a dynamic range of 10 - 1000 ng/mL and LOD (1.88 ng/mL) within a short time of 3 min. Predictably, our method holds a great potential to be applied in the POC diagnostics of proteins, especially for some regions that are resource-limited.
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- Nailong Gao
- Department of Precision Machinery and Precision Instrumentation, University of Science and Technology of China.,Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangxi University
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Rapid, simultaneous detection of mycotoxins with smartphone recognition-based immune microspheres. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 413:3683-3693. [PMID: 33825917 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03316-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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How to achieve simultaneous and rapid detection of various mycotoxins in food has important practical significance in the field of food processing and safety. In this paper, a smartphone immunoassay system based on hydrogel microspheres has been constructed to quickly detect two mycotoxins at the same time. The rapid detection system was reflected in the following three processes: (1) rapid separation of free matter after direct competition reaction based on hydrogel solid-phase carrier particles; (2) rapid detection process based on efficient catalytic function of enzymes; (3) fast capture and analysis of images based on smartphone software. Ochratoxin A (OTA) and zearalenone (ZEN) are secondary toxic metabolites of fungi that can contaminate a wide range of foods and feeds. OTA and ZEN were used as detection model molecules to verify the feasibility of the intelligent rapid detection system. The entire detection process was within 30 min, and the results were analyzed in only 10 s. Detection limits of mycotoxins OTA and ZEN are 0.7711 ng L-1 and 1.0391 ng L-1. The recoveries of both mycotoxins ranged from 76.72 to 122.05%. This study provides a universal rapid detection method for on-site application of large-scale food security testing. Schematic diagram of the construction of the smartphone detection system: The system is divided into three parts: detection, image capture and analysis, and result.
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Liu R, McConnell EM, Li J, Li Y. Advances in functional nucleic acid based paper sensors. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:3213-3230. [DOI: 10.1039/c9tb02584g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This article provides an extensive review of paper-based sensors that utilize functional nucleic acids, particularly DNA aptamers and DNAzymes, as recognition elements.
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- Rudi Liu
- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
- McMaster University
- Hamilton
- Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
- McMaster University
- Hamilton
- Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
- McMaster University
- Hamilton
- Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
- McMaster University
- Hamilton
- Canada
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Khan IM, Niazi S, Yu Y, Mohsin A, Mushtaq BS, Iqbal MW, Rehman A, Akhtar W, Wang Z. Aptamer Induced Multicolored AuNCs-WS 2 "Turn on" FRET Nano Platform for Dual-Color Simultaneous Detection of AflatoxinB 1 and Zearalenone. Anal Chem 2019; 91:14085-14092. [PMID: 31585033 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b03880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Mycotoxins posit serious threats to human and animal health, and numerous efforts have been performed to detect the multiple toxins by a single diagnostic approach. To best of our knowledge, for the first time, we synthesized an aptamer induced "turn on" fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) biosensor using dual-color gold nanoclusters (AuNCs), l-proline, and BSA synthesized AuNCs (Lp-AuNCs and BSA-AuNCs), with WS2 nanosheet for simultaneous recognition of aflatoxinB1 (AFB1) and zearalenone (ZEN) by single excitation. Here, AFB1 aptamer stabilized blue-emitting AuNCs (AFB1-apt-Lp-AuNCs) (at 442 nm) and ZEN aptamer functionalized with red-colored AuNCs (ZEN-apt-BSA-AuNCs) (at 650 nm) were employed as an energy donor and WS2 nanosheet as a fluorescence quencher. With the addition of AFB1 and ZEN, the change in fluorescence intensity (F.I) was recorded at 442 and 650 nm and can be used for simultaneous recognition with a detection limit of 0.34 pg mL-1 (R2 = 0.9931) and 0.53 pg mL-1 (R2 = 0.9934), respectively. Most importantly, the semiquantitative determination of AFB1 and ZEN can also be realized through photovisualization. The current approach paves a new way to develop sensitive, selective, and convenient metal nanocluster-based fluorescent "switch-on" probes with potential applications in multipurpose biosensing.
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- Imran Mahmood Khan
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,School of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control of Jiangsu Province , Wuxi 214122 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,School of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control of Jiangsu Province , Wuxi 214122 , China
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- Technology Center of Zhangjiagang Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau , Zhangjiagang , 214114 , China
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- East China University of Science and Technology , Shanghai , 200000 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,School of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,School of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,School of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,School of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,School of Food Science and Technology , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety , Jiangnan University , Wuxi , 214122 , China.,Synergetic Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control of Jiangsu Province , Wuxi 214122 , China
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Tian Y, Zhang L, Wang H, Ji W, Zhang Z, Zhang Y, Yang Z, Cao Z, Zhang S, Chang J. Intelligent Detection Platform for Simultaneous Detection of Multiple MiRNAs Based on Smartphone. ACS Sens 2019; 4:1873-1880. [PMID: 31259533 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.9b00752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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As a marker of malignant tumors, miRNA is closely related to the occurrence and metastasis of tumors. How to achieve rapid and sensitive real-time detection is important for clinical prevention and treatment of cancer. In this study, an intelligent detection platform based on smartphone image processing technology made point-of-care testing a reality. This new smart approach could detect multiple targets simultaneously and sensitively. Hydrogel microparticles of different coding modes (shapes, numbers) were prepared by flow lithography to detect different miRNAs. After sandwich immunoassays, different shapes of hydrogels showed different fluorescence intensities depending on their targets. Images were captured by a smartphone and then analyzed by image recognition processing software installed on the smartphone. The concentration of miRNA was obtained within 10 s. The entire reaction process did not exceed 2 h. This intelligent and portable detection platform for miRNAs was reliable and the limit of detection reached the femtomole level. This work provided a demonstration of intelligent, portable, real-time detection of tumor markers.
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Film Electronic & Communication Devices, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Film Electronic & Communication Devices, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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