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Singh A, Hassen WM, St-Onge R, Dubowski JJ. Galvanic Displacement Reaction Enabled Specific and Sensitive Detection of Bacteria with a Digital Photocorrosion GaAs/AlGaAs Biosensor. THE JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. C, NANOMATERIALS AND INTERFACES 2023; 127:21768-21776. [PMID: 37969924 PMCID: PMC10641864 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c05200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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The conjugation of ionic gold with bacterial antibodies makes it possible to induce a specific interaction between targeted bacteria and the surface of a GaAs/AlGaAs biochip. The process of immobilization is based on a galvanic displacement reaction (GDR) involving electron transfer between GaAs and Au3+ ions that leads to the formation of a Au-Ga alloy anchoring bacteria to the biochip surface. The GDR-based immobilization of Escherichia coli on biochips comprising a stack of GaAs/AlGaAs nanolayers (dGaAs = 12 nm, dAlGaAs = 10 nm) was confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy-based infrared experiments. We report the successful application of this approach for highly sensitive detection of E. coli with a digital photocorrosion (DIP) biosensor. The photoluminescence (PL) monitored DIP of GaAs/AlGaAs nanolayers results in the formation of a PL intensity maximum whose temporal appearance depends on the electric charge transfer between bacteria and the biochip. The formation of a robust bacteria-biochip interface achieved with the GDR process allowed us to observe the role of bacteria on the temporal position of a PL intensity maximum related to the etching of two pairs of GaAs/AlGaAs nanolayers extending up to 24 nm below the biochip surface. We demonstrate the attractive detection of E. coli at 250 CFU/mL, and we discuss the potential of this approach for designing a family of biosensors addressing the quasi-continuous monitoring of a water environment for the presence of pathogenic bacteria.
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Affiliation(s)
- Amanpreet Singh
- Laboratory for Quantum Semiconductors
and Photon-Based BioNanotechnology, Interdisciplinary Institute for
Technological Innovation (3IT), CNRS IRL-3463, Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering, Université
de Sherbrooke, 3000 boul. de l’Université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 0A5, Canada
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- Laboratory for Quantum Semiconductors
and Photon-Based BioNanotechnology, Interdisciplinary Institute for
Technological Innovation (3IT), CNRS IRL-3463, Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering, Université
de Sherbrooke, 3000 boul. de l’Université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 0A5, Canada
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- Laboratory for Quantum Semiconductors
and Photon-Based BioNanotechnology, Interdisciplinary Institute for
Technological Innovation (3IT), CNRS IRL-3463, Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering, Université
de Sherbrooke, 3000 boul. de l’Université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 0A5, Canada
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- Laboratory for Quantum Semiconductors
and Photon-Based BioNanotechnology, Interdisciplinary Institute for
Technological Innovation (3IT), CNRS IRL-3463, Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering, Université
de Sherbrooke, 3000 boul. de l’Université, Sherbrooke, Québec J1K 0A5, Canada
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Zhang Z, Yan H, Qiu B, Ran P, Cao W, Jia X, Huang K, Li X. Persistent Luminescence-Based Theranostics for Real-Time Monitoring and Simultaneously Launching Photodynamic Therapy of Bacterial Infections. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200813. [PMID: 35445548 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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External light irradiation is usually required in bacterial infection theranostics; however, it is always accompanied by limited light penetration, imaging interference, and incomplete bacterial destruction. Herein, a feasible "image-launching therapy" strategy is developed to integrate real-time optical imaging and simultaneous photodynamic therapy (PDT) of bacterial infections into persistent luminescence (PL) nanoparticles (NPs). Mesoporous silica NPs are used as a substrate for in situ deposition of PL nanodots of ZnGa2 O4 :Cr3+ to obtain mPL NPs, followed by surface grafting with silicon phthalocyanine (Si-Pc) and electrostatic assembly of cyanine 7 (Cy7) to fabricate mPL@Pc-Cy NPs. The PL emission of light-activated mPL@Pc-Cy NPs is quenched by Cy7 assembly at physiological conditions through the fluorescence resonance energy transfer effect, but is rapidly restored after disassembly of Cy7 in response to bacterial infections. The self-illuminating capabilities of NPs avoid tissue autofluorescence under external light irradiation and achieve real-time colorimetric imaging of bacterial infections. In addition, the afterglow of mPL NPs can persistently excite Si-Pc photosensitizers to promote PDT efficacy for bacterial elimination and accelerate wound full recovery with normal histologic features. Thus, this study expands the theranostic strategy for precise imaging and simultaneous non-antibiotic treatment of bacterial infections without causing side effects to normal tissues.
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- Zhanlin Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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Hu J, Li G. Recent Progress in Fluorescent Chemosensors for Protein Kinases. Chem Asian J 2022; 17:e202200182. [PMID: 35486328 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Protein kinases are involved in almost all biological activities. The activities of different kinases reflect the normal or abnormal status of the human body. Therefore, detecting the activities of different kinases is important for disease diagnosis and drug discovery. Fluorescent probes offer opportunities for studying kinase behaviors at different times and spatial locations. In this review, we summarize different kinds of fluorescent chemosensors that have been used to detect the activities of many different kinases.
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- Jun Hu
- Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, College of Life Sciences, No.15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, 350002, Fuzhou, CHINA
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- Minjiang University, College of Material and Chemical Engineering, CHINA
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Wang J, Childers WS. The Future Potential of Biosensors to Investigate the Gut-Brain Axis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:826479. [PMID: 35096802 PMCID: PMC8795891 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.826479] [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: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The multifaceted and heterogeneous nature of depression presents challenges in pinpointing treatments. Among these contributions are the interconnections between the gut microbiome and neurological function termed the gut-brain axis. A diverse range of microbiome-produced metabolites interact with host signaling and metabolic pathways through this gut-brain axis relationship. Therefore, biosensor detection of gut metabolites offers the potential to quantify the microbiome's contributions to depression. Herein we review synthetic biology strategies to detect signals that indicate gut-brain axis dysregulation that may contribute to depression. We also highlight future challenges in developing living diagnostics of microbiome conditions influencing depression.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Microbially produced indole metabolites serve as a diverse family of interspecies and interkingdom signaling molecules in the context of human health, crop production, and antibiotic resistance. We mined the protein database for sensors of indole metabolites and developed a biosensor for indole-3-aldehyde (I3A). Microbially produced I3A has been associated with reducing inflammation in diseases such as ulcerative colitis by stimulating the aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway. We engineered an E. coli strain embedded with a single plasmid carrying a chimeric two-component system that detects I3A. Our I3A receptor characterization confirmed binding site residues that contribute to the sensor's I3A detection range of 0.1-10 μM. This new I3A biosensor opens the door to sensing indole metabolites produced at various host-microbe interfaces and provides new parts for synthetic biology applications.
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- Jiefei Wang
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, 219 Parkman Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, United States
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The upcycled roles of pseudoenzymes in two-component signal transduction. Curr Opin Microbiol 2021; 61:82-90. [PMID: 33872991 DOI: 10.1016/j.mib.2021.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Upon first glance at a bacterial genome, pseudoenzymes appear unremarkable due to their lack of critical motifs that facilitate catalysis. These pseudoenzymes exist within signal transduction enzymes including histidine kinases, response regulators, diguanylate cyclases, and phosphodiesterases. Here, we summarize recent studies of bacterial pseudo-histidine kinases and pseudo-response regulators that regulate cell division, capsule formation, and the circadian rhythm. These examples illuminate the mechanistic potential of catalytically dead signaling enzymes and their impact upon bacterial signal transduction. Moreover, proteins lacking characteristic catalytic features of two-component systems reveal the sophisticated underlying potential of canonical two-component systems.
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Xu Z, Zhang LW, Long LL, Zhu SH, Chen ML, Ding L, Cheng YH. Metal Organic Frame-Upconverting Nanoparticle Assemblies for the FRET Based Sensor Detection of Bisphenol A in High-Salt Foods. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:626269. [PMID: 33415103 PMCID: PMC7783312 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.626269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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To resolve the occurrence of unfulfillable detection in high-salts foods, we used fluorescence resonant energy transfer (FRET) sensors based on nanoparticle upconversion. In this study, we developed a novel FRET sensor for the detection of bisphenol A (BPA) in high-salt foods. We based this approach on the assembly of aptamer modified upconversion nanoparticles (DNA1-UCNPs) and complementary DNA modified metal organic frames (DNA2-MOFs), which possessed corresponding wavelength absorption. Targeting BPA signal transduction was performed using the BPA aptamer, via competitive recognition between the BPA analyte and complementary DNA sequences in a high-salt solution. Sensor adaption in high-salt samples was attributed to functional hydrophilic groups, modified in the MOFs, and the enhanced colloidal stability of these MOFs. The MOF-UCNP assembly displayed considerable analytical performance in terms of BPA detection, with a linear range of 0.1-100 nM, and a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.02 nM, in a 340 mM NaCl food sample (the energy drink, Gatorade). Thus, this method provides a solid basis for small molecules detection in high-salt foods.
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- Zhou Xu
- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- Changsha Customs Technology Center, Changsha Customs District P.R. China, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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