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Gagliani F, Di Giulio T, Asif MI, Malitesta C, Mazzotta E. Boosting Electrochemical Sensing Performances Using Molecularly Imprinted Nanoparticles. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:358. [PMID: 39056634 PMCID: PMC11274585 DOI: 10.3390/bios14070358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Nanoparticles of molecularly imprinted polymers (nanoMIPs) combine the excellent recognition ability of imprinted polymers with specific properties related to the nanosize, such as a high surface-to-volume ratio, resulting in highly performing recognition elements with surface-exposed binding sites that promote the interaction with the target and, in turn, binding kinetics. Different synthetic strategies are currently available to produce nanoMIPs, with the possibility to select specific conditions in relation to the nature of monomers/templates and, importantly, to tune the nanoparticle size. The excellent sensing properties, combined with the size, tunability, and flexibility of synthetic protocols applicable to different targets, have enabled the widespread use of nanoMIPs in several applications, including sensors, imaging, and drug delivery. The present review summarizes nanoMIPs applications in sensors, specifically focusing on electrochemical detection, for which nanoMIPs have been mostly applied. After a general survey of the most widely adopted nanoMIP synthetic approaches, the integration of imprinted nanoparticles with electrochemical transducers will be discussed, representing a key step for enabling a reliable and stable sensor response. The mechanisms for electrochemical signal generation will also be compared, followed by an illustration of nanoMIP-based electrochemical sensor employment in several application fields. The high potentialities of nanoMIP-based electrochemical sensors are presented, and possible reasons that still limit their commercialization and issues to be resolved for coupling electrochemical sensing and nanoMIPs in an increasingly widespread daily-use technology are discussed.
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- Laboratorio di Chimica Analitica, Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche e Ambientali (Di.S.Te.B.A.), Università del Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy; (F.G.); (T.D.G.); (M.I.A.); (C.M.)
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Eprilia N, Sanjaya AR, Pramadewandaru RK, Pertiwi TAH, Putri YMTA, Rahmawati I, Dewi BE, Krisnandi YK, Chung H, Ivandini TA. Preparation of nickel foam modified by multiwalled hollow spheres of NiCo 2O 4 as a promising non-enzymatic glucose sensor. RSC Adv 2024; 14:10768-10775. [PMID: 38572343 PMCID: PMC10988204 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08663a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Nickel foam modified by hollow sphere NiCo2O4 particles was successfully prepared via a hydrothermal method using nanosphere SiO2 particles as the hard template for the hollow structure. Characterisation using SEM-EDX and TEM confirmed the structure as multiwalled hollow spheres with an average size of 270 nm, while characterisation using SEM, XRD, and XPS confirmed that the NiCo2O4 particles were attached on the surface of the nickel foam. BET analysis showed that the surface area of the synthesized NiCo2O4@Ni foam was nearly three times higher compared to that of the unmodified Ni foam. Investigation of the NiCo2O4-modified nickel foam as an electrode for the detection of glucose in sodium hydroxide solution showed high linearity of the anodic currents (R2 = 0.99) in the concentration range of 0-2.5 μM with sensitivity of 0.060 mA μM-1 and an estimated limit of detection of 0.060 μM. Excellent stability of the current response was also obtained with a relative standard deviation of 1.51% (n = 10). Furthermore, the developed sensor demonstrates strong applicability for glucose detection in real samples of human blood plasma, making it highly suitable for practical use. The results indicate that the material is promising for the further development of nickel-based sensors.
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- Nada Eprilia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Depok 16424 Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Depok 16424 Indonesia
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- Departement of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Depok 16424 Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Depok 16424 Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Depok 16424 Indonesia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia Depok 16424 Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Depok 16424 Indonesia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, University of Hanyang Seoul South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia Depok 16424 Indonesia
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Aydın M, Aydın EB, Sezgintürk MK. Ultrasensitive detection of NSE employing a novel electrochemical immunosensor based on a conjugated copolymer. Analyst 2024; 149:1632-1644. [PMID: 38305417 DOI: 10.1039/d3an01602a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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In the current study a simple and highly specific label-free impedimetric neuron specific enolase (NSE) immunosensor based on a copolymer matrix-coated disposable electrode was designed and tested. The copolymer matrix was prepared using a very conductive EDOT monomer and semi-conductive thiophene-bearing epoxy groups (ThEp), and the combination of the two monomers enhanced the conductivity and protein loading capacity of the electrode surface. The P(ThEp-co-EDOT) copolymer matrix was prepared via a drop-casting process and anti-NSE recognition biomolecules were immobilized directly on the epoxy groups of the copolymer. After the coupling of NSE molecules on the P(ThEp-co-EDOT) copolymer matrix-coated electrode surface, the charge transfer resistance (Rct) of the biosensor changed dramatically. These changes in Rct were proportional to the NSE molecule amounts captured by anti-NSE molecules. Under optimized experimental conditions, the increment in the Rct value was proportional to the NSE concentration over a range of 0.01 to 25 pg mL-1 with a detection limit (LOD) of 2.98 × 10-3 pg mL-1. This copolymer-coated electrode provided a lower LOD than the other biosensors. In addition, the suggested electrochemical immuno-platform showed good selectivity, superior reproducibility, long-term stability, and high recovery of NSE in real serum (95.64-102.20%) and saliva (95.28-105.35%) samples. These results showed that the present system had great potential for electrochemical biosensing applications.
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- Muhammet Aydın
- Namık Kemal University, Scientific and Technological Research Center, Tekirdağ, Turkey.
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- Namık Kemal University, Scientific and Technological Research Center, Tekirdağ, Turkey.
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- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Engineering, Bioengineering Department, Çanakkale, Turkey
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Singh R, Gupta R, Bansal D, Bhateria R, Sharma M. A Review on Recent Trends and Future Developments in Electrochemical Sensing. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:7336-7356. [PMID: 38405479 PMCID: PMC10882602 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Electrochemical methods and devices have ignited prodigious interest for sensing and monitoring. The greatest challenge for science is far from meeting the expectations of consumers. Electrodes made of two-dimensional (2D) materials such as graphene, metal-organic frameworks, MXene, and transition metal dichalcogenides as well as alternative electrochemical sensing methods offer potential to improve selectivity, sensitivity, detection limit, and response time. Moreover, these advancements have accelerated the development of wearable and point-of-care electrochemical sensors, opening new possibilities and pathways for their applications. This Review presents a critical discussion of the recent developments and trends in electrochemical sensing.
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- Rimmy Singh
- Department of Applied Science & Humanities, DPG Institute of Technology and Management, Gurugram 122004, India
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- School of Chemistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K
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- Department of Environmental Science, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh 123031, India
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Bansal R, Hald N, Garcia-Segura S. Towards the design of mechanical flexible electrodes for sensing: Self-standing polypyrrole-copper nanocomposites. Talanta 2024; 266:125037. [PMID: 37567122 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Self-standing electrodes with intrinsic conductivity and high electrocatalytic activity emerge as an alternative to existing sensors given their promising flexibility and wearability. Herein we demonstrate the fabrication of flexible sensors based on a hybrid nanocomposite of self-supported polypyrrole electrodes modified with copper nanoparticles (PPy-Cu) for the electrochemical detection of dopamine. The surface morphology and composition of flexible nanocomposite electrodes was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), in combination with elemental mapping through energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Surface characterization by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) revealed that copper exists in both Cu(0) and Cu(II) forms. The incorporation of copper nanoparticles in the self-standing polypyrrole matrix introduced additional electroactive sites, further enhancing charge transfer, and improving the device's sensitivity. The sensing capability of self-standing PPy-Cu electrodes was evaluated using chronoamperometric measurements and optimized at various copper electrodeposition times. PPy-Cu 120s showed great performance for dopamine sensing with a low limit of detection of 1.19 μM and a linear range of 2.5 μM-250 μM. Additionally, the self-standing sensor is comprised entirely of Polypyrrole, a biocompatible polymer, and Copper nanoparticles, making it sustainable and environmentally friendly. These encouraging results pave the way for the development of next-generation flexible sensors for the detection of neurotransmitters and environmentally relevant analytes.
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- Rishabh Bansal
- Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT), School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-3005, United States; School of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-3005, United States
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- Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT), School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-3005, United States; School of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-3005, United States
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- Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT), School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85287-3005, United States.
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Psotta C, Nilsson EJ, Sjöberg T, Falk M. Bacteria-Infected Artificial Urine Characterization Based on a Combined Approach Using an Electronic Tongue Complemented with 1H-NMR and Flow Cytometry. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:916. [PMID: 37887109 PMCID: PMC10605348 DOI: 10.3390/bios13100916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The prevailing form of bacterial infection is within the urinary tract, encompassing a wide array of bacteria that harness the urinary metabolome for their growth. Through their metabolic actions, the chemical composition of the growth medium undergoes modifications as the bacteria metabolize urine compounds, leading to the subsequent release of metabolites. These changes can indirectly indicate the existence and proliferation of bacterial organisms. Here, we investigate the use of an electronic tongue, a powerful analytical instrument based on a combination of non-selective chemical sensors with a partial specificity for data gathering combined with principal component analysis, to distinguish between infected and non-infected artificial urine samples. Three prevalent bacteria found in urinary tract infections were investigated, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterococcus faecalis. Furthermore, the electronic tongue analysis was supplemented with 1H NMR spectroscopy and flow cytometry. Bacteria-specific changes in compound consumption allowed for a qualitative differentiation between artificial urine medium and bacterial growth.
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- Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, and Biofilms Research Center, Malmö University, 205 06 Malmö, Sweden; (C.P.); (E.J.N.); (T.S.)
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Natu R, Herbertson L, Sena G, Strachan K, Guha S. A Systematic Analysis of Recent Technology Trends of Microfluidic Medical Devices in the United States. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1293. [PMID: 37512604 PMCID: PMC10384103 DOI: 10.3390/mi14071293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seen an increase in microfluidic medical device submissions, likely stemming from recent advancements in microfluidic technologies. This recent trend has only been enhanced during the COVID-19 pandemic, as microfluidic-based test kits have been used for diagnosis. To better understand the implications of this emerging technology, device submissions to the FDA from 2015 to 2021 containing microfluidic technologies have been systematically reviewed to identify trends in microfluidic medical applications, performance tests, standards used, fabrication techniques, materials, and flow systems. More than 80% of devices with microfluidic platforms were found to be diagnostic in nature, with lateral flow systems accounting for about 35% of all identified microfluidic devices. A targeted analysis of over 40,000 adverse event reports linked to microfluidic technologies revealed that flow, operation, and data output related failures are the most common failure modes for these device types. Lastly, this paper highlights key considerations for developing new protocols for various microfluidic applications that use certain analytes (e.g., blood, urine, nasal-pharyngeal swab), materials, flow, and detection mechanisms. We anticipate that these considerations would help facilitate innovation in microfluidic-based medical devices.
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- Rucha Natu
- Division of Applied Mechanics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Applied Mechanics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Applied Mechanics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Applied Mechanics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Applied Mechanics, Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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Panneer Selvam S, Cho S. Phosphate-driven H 2O 2 decomposition on DNA-bound bio-inspired activated carbon-based sensing platform for biological and food samples. Food Chem 2023; 421:136234. [PMID: 37119688 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is one of the most important reactive oxygen species (ROS). Increased endogenous H2O2 levels indicate oxidative stress and could be a potential marker of many diseases, including Alzheimer's, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. However, consuming H2O2-incorporated food has adverse effects on humans and is a serious health concern. We used salmon testes DNA with bio-inspired activated carbon (AC) as an electrocatalyst for developing a novel H2O2 sensor. The phosphate backbone of DNA contains negatively charged oxygen groups that specifically attract protons from H2O2 reduction. We observed a linearity range of 0.01-250.0 μM in the H2O2 reduction peak current with a detection limit of 2.5 and 45.7 nM for chronoamperometric and differential pulse voltammetric studies. High biocompatibility of the sensor was achieved by the DNA, facilitating endogenous H2O2 detection. Moreover, this non-enzymatic sensor could also help in the rapid screening of H2O2-contaminated foods.
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- Sathish Panneer Selvam
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13210, Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13210, Korea; Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology, Gachon University, Incheon 21999, Korea.
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Garg S, Mishra V, Vega LF, Sharma RS, Dumée LF. Hydrogen Biosensing: Prospects, Parallels, and Challenges. Ind Eng Chem Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c03965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Shafali Garg
- Department of Environmental Studies, Bioresources and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, University of Delhi, Delhi110007, India
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Bioresources and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, University of Delhi, Delhi110007, India
- Centre for Inter-disciplinary Studies of Mountain & Hill Environment (CISMHE), University of Delhi, Delhi110007, India
- Delhi School of Climate Change and Sustainability, Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi, Delhi110007, India
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- Khalifa University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Abu Dhabi127788, United Arab Emirates
- Khalifa University, Research, and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen, Abu Dhabi127788, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Environmental Studies, Bioresources and Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory, University of Delhi, Delhi110007, India
- Centre for Inter-disciplinary Studies of Mountain & Hill Environment (CISMHE), University of Delhi, Delhi110007, India
- Delhi School of Climate Change and Sustainability, Institute of Eminence, University of Delhi, Delhi110007, India
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- Khalifa University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Abu Dhabi127788, United Arab Emirates
- Khalifa University, Research, and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen, Abu Dhabi127788, United Arab Emirates
- Khalifa University, Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Abu Dhabi127788, United Arab Emirates
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Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification-Based Microfluidic Platforms for the Detection of Viral Infections. Curr Infect Dis Rep 2022; 24:205-215. [PMID: 36341307 PMCID: PMC9628606 DOI: 10.1007/s11908-022-00790-5] [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] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Purpose of Review Easy-to-use, fast, and accurate virus detection method is essential for patient management and epidemic surveillance, especially during severe pandemics. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) on a microfluidic platform is suitable for detecting infectious viruses, regardless of the availability of medical resources. The purpose of this review is to introduce LAMP-based microfluidic devices for virus detection, including their detection principles, methods, and application. Recent Findings Facing the uncontrolled spread of viruses, the large-scale deployment of LAMP-based microfluidic platforms at the grassroots level can help expand the coverage of nucleic acid testing and shorten the time to obtain test reports. Microfluidic chip technology is highly integrated and miniaturized, enabling precise fluid control for effective virus detection. Performing LAMP on miniaturized systems can reduce analysis time, reagent consumption and risk of sample contamination, and improve analytical performance. Summary Compared to traditional benchtop protocols, LAMP-based microfluidic devices reduce the testing time, reagent consumption, and the risk of sample contamination. In addition to simultaneous detection of multiple target genes by special channel design, microfluidic chips can also integrate digital LAMP to achieve absolute quantification of target genes.
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Banakar M, Hamidi M, Khurshid Z, Zafar MS, Sapkota J, Azizian R, Rokaya D. Electrochemical Biosensors for Pathogen Detection: An Updated Review. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12110927. [PMID: 36354437 PMCID: PMC9688024 DOI: 10.3390/bios12110927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Electrochemical biosensors are a family of biosensors that use an electrochemical transducer to perform their functions. In recent decades, many electrochemical biosensors have been created for pathogen detection. These biosensors for detecting infections have been comprehensively studied in terms of transduction elements, biorecognition components, and electrochemical methods. This review discusses the biorecognition components that may be used to identify pathogens. These include antibodies and aptamers. The integration of transducers and electrode changes in biosensor design is a major discussion topic. Pathogen detection methods can be categorized by sample preparation and secondary binding processes. Diagnostics in medicine, environmental monitoring, and biothreat detection can benefit from electrochemical biosensors to ensure food and water safety. Disposable and reusable biosensors for process monitoring, as well as multiplexed and conformal pathogen detection, are all included in this review. It is now possible to identify a wide range of diseases using biosensors that may be applied to food, bodily fluids, and even objects' surfaces. The sensitivity of optical techniques may be superior to electrochemical approaches, but optical methods are prohibitively expensive and challenging for most end users to utilize. On the other hand, electrochemical approaches are simpler to use, but their efficacy in identifying infections is still far from satisfactory.
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- Morteza Banakar
- Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14176-14411, Iran
- Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-45794, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Paramedicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 41887-94755, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf, Al Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
- Center of Excellence for Regenerative Dentistry, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah, Al Munawwarah 41311, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Dental Materials, Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Research Center of Applied Sciences and Technology, Kritipur 44600, Nepal
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- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Center (PIDRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14197-33151, Iran
- Biomedical Innovation & Start-Up Association (Biomino), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14166-34793, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Walailak University International College of Dentistry, Walailak University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Malik R, Joshi N, Tomer VK. Functional graphitic carbon (IV) nitride: A versatile sensing material. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Thobakgale L, Ombinda-Lemboumba S, Mthunzi-Kufa P. Chemical Sensor Nanotechnology in Pharmaceutical Drug Research. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:2688. [PMID: 35957119 PMCID: PMC9370582 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The increase in demand for pharmaceutical treatments due to pandemic-related illnesses has created a need for improved quality control in drug manufacturing. Understanding the physical, biological, and chemical properties of APIs is an important area of health-related research. As such, research into enhanced chemical sensing and analysis of pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drug development, delivery and monitoring has become immensely popular in the nanotechnology space. Nanomaterial-based chemical sensors have been used to detect and analyze APIs related to the treatment of various illnesses pre and post administration. Furthermore, electrical and optical techniques are often coupled with nano-chemical sensors to produce data for various applications which relate to the efficiencies of the APIs. In this review, we focus on the latest nanotechnology applied to probing the chemical and biochemical properties of pharmaceutical drugs, placing specific interest on several types of nanomaterial-based chemical sensors, their characteristics, detection methods, and applications. This study offers insight into the progress in drug development and monitoring research for designing improved quality control methods for pharmaceutical and health-related research.
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- Lebogang Thobakgale
- National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
- College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, University Road, Westville, Durban 3630, South Africa
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- National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
- College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, University Road, Westville, Durban 3630, South Africa
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Preparation of Smart Surfaces Based on PNaSS@PEDOT Microspheres: Testing of E. coli Detection. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22072784. [PMID: 35408397 PMCID: PMC9003540 DOI: 10.3390/s22072784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The main task of the research is to acquire fundamental knowledge about the effect of polymer structure on the physicochemical properties of films. A novel meta-material that can be used in manufacturing sensor layers was developed as a model. At the first stage, poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) (PNaSS) cross-linked microspheres are synthesized (which are based on strong polyelectrolytes containing sulfo groups in each monomer unit), and at the second stage, PNaSS@PEDOT microspheres are formed. The poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) shell was obtained by the acid-assisted self-polymerization of the monomer; this process is biologically safe and thus suitable for biomedical applications. The suitability of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for E. coli detection was tested; it was revealed that the attached bacterial wall was destroyed upon application of constant oxidation potential (higher than 0.5 V), which makes the PNaSS@PEDOT microsphere particles promising materials for the development of antifouling coatings. Furthermore, under open-circuit conditions, the walls of E. coli bacteria were not destroyed, which opens up the possibility of employing such meta-materials as sensor films. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, water contact angle, and wide-angle X-ray diffraction methods were applied in order to characterize the PNaSS@PEDOT films.
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Arikan K, Burhan H, Bayat R, Sen F. Glucose nano biosensor with non-enzymatic excellent sensitivity prepared with nickel-cobalt nanocomposites on f-MWCNT. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 291:132720. [PMID: 34743867 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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NiCo (Nickel-cobalt) nanoparticles were obtained by the chemical reduction method on functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes. After this process, chronoamperometry, cyclic voltammetry, and amperometric methods were used to investigate the electrochemical and electrocatalytic behavior of NiCo@f-MWCNT against glucose oxidation. In addition, the NiCo@f-MWCNT nanocomposites were analyzed by characterization techniques such as X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in terms of the morphological and atomic structure of prepared nanomaterials. The sensitivity and limit of detection the non-enzymatic glucose sensor (NiCo@f-MWCNT) were calculated as 10,015 μA/mM-1 cm-2 0.26 μM, respectively. As a result of these studies and experiments, the NiCo@f-MWCNT nanocomposite is a really good sensor and their stability showed that the current nanomaterials expressed to be new material for the electrochemical detection of glucose.
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- Kubilay Arikan
- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Dumlupınar University, Evliya Celebi Campus, 43100, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Dumlupınar University, Evliya Celebi Campus, 43100, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Dumlupınar University, Evliya Celebi Campus, 43100, Kutahya, Turkey
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- Sen Research Group, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Dumlupınar University, Evliya Celebi Campus, 43100, Kutahya, Turkey.
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Gopal A, Yan L, Kashif S, Munshi T, Roy VAL, Voelcker NH, Chen X. Biosensors and Point-of-Care Devices for Bacterial Detection: Rapid Diagnostics Informing Antibiotic Therapy. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2101546. [PMID: 34850601 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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With an exponential rise in antimicrobial resistance and stagnant antibiotic development pipeline, there is, more than ever, a crucial need to optimize current infection therapy approaches. One of the most important stages in this process requires rapid and effective identification of pathogenic bacteria responsible for diseases. Current gold standard techniques of bacterial detection include culture methods, polymerase chain reactions, and immunoassays. However, their use is fraught with downsides with high turnaround time and low accuracy being the most prominent. This imposes great limitations on their eventual application as point-of-care devices. Over time, innovative detection techniques have been proposed and developed to curb these drawbacks. In this review, a systematic summary of a range of biosensing platforms is provided with a strong focus on technologies conferring high detection sensitivity and specificity. A thorough analysis is performed and the benefits and drawbacks of each type of biosensor are highlighted, the factors influencing their potential as point-of-care devices are discussed, and the authors' insights for their translation from proof-of-concept systems into commercial medical devices are provided.
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- Ashna Gopal
- School of Engineering Institute for Bioengineering The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH9 3JL UK
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- College of Health Science and Environmental Engineering Shenzhen Technology University Shenzhen 518118 China
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- School of Engineering Institute for Bioengineering The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH9 3JL UK
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- School of Chemistry University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 7TS UK
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- Drug Delivery Disposition and Dynamics Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Monash University Parkville Victoria VIC 3052 Australia
- Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility Clayton Victoria 3168 Australia
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Clayton Victoria 3168 Australia
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- School of Engineering Institute for Bioengineering The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH9 3JL UK
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Lorenzen AL, dos Santos AM, dos Santos LP, da Silva Pinto L, Conceição FR, Wolfart F. PEDOT-AuNPs-based impedimetric immunosensor for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Electrochim Acta 2022; 404:139757. [PMID: 34955549 PMCID: PMC8684030 DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Electrochemical sensors and biosensors are useful techniques for fast, inexpensive, sensitive, and easy detection of innumerous specimen. In face of COVID-19 pandemic, it became evident the necessity of a rapid and accurate diagnostic test, so the impedimetric immunosensor approach can be a good alternative to replace the conventional tests due to the specific antibody-antigen binding interaction and the fast response in comparison to traditional methods. In this work, a modified electrode with electrosynthesized PEDOT and gold nanoparticles followed by the immobilization of truncated nucleoprotein (N aa160-406aa) was used for a fast and reliable detection of antibodies against COVID-19 in human serum sample. The method consists in analyzing the charge-transfer resistance (RCT) variation before and after the modified electrode comes into contact with the positive and negative serum sample for COVID-19, using [Fe(CN)6]3-/4- as a probe. The results show a linear and selective response for serum samples diluted in a range of 2.5 × 103 to 20 × 103. Also, the electrode material was fully characterized by Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with EDS, indicating that the gold nanoparticles were well distributed around the polymer matrix and the presence of the biological sample was confirmed by EDS analysis. EIS measurements allowed to differentiate the negative and positive samples by the difference in the RCT magnitude, proving that the material developed here has potential properties to be applied in impedimetric immunosensors for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in about 30 min.
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- Ana Luiza Lorenzen
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Farroupilha – Campus São Borja, Rua Otaviano Castilho Mendes, 355, Betim, São Borja, RS CEP 97670-000, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Farroupilha – Campus São Borja, Rua Otaviano Castilho Mendes, 355, Betim, São Borja, RS CEP 97670-000, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Farroupilha – Campus São Borja, Rua Otaviano Castilho Mendes, 355, Betim, São Borja, RS CEP 97670-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Núcleo de Biotecnologia – Campus Capão do Leão, S/N, Capão do Leão, RS CEP 96160-000, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Centro de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico, Núcleo de Biotecnologia – Campus Capão do Leão, S/N, Capão do Leão, RS CEP 96160-000, Brazil
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- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Farroupilha – Campus São Borja, Rua Otaviano Castilho Mendes, 355, Betim, São Borja, RS CEP 97670-000, Brazil,Corresponding author
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Luka G, Samiei E, Tasnim N, Dalili A, Najjaran H, Hoorfar M. Comprehensive review of conventional and state-of-the-art detection methods of Cryptosporidium. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 421:126714. [PMID: 34325293 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Cryptosporidium is a critical waterborne protozoan pathogen found in water resources that have been a major cause of death and serious illnesses worldwide, costing millions of dollars annually for its detection and treatment. Over the past several decades, substantial efforts have been made towards developing techniques for the detection of Cryptosporidium. Early diagnostic techniques were established based on the existing tools in laboratories, such as microscopes. Advancements in fluorescence microscopy, immunological, and molecular techniques have led to the development of several kits for the detection of Cryptosporidium spp. However, these methods have several limitations, such as long processing times, large sample volumes, the requirement for bulky and expensive laboratory tools, and the high cost of reagents. There is an urgent need to improve these existing techniques and develop low-cost, portable and rapid detection tools for applications in the water quality industry. In this review, we compare recent advances in nanotechnology, biosensing and microfluidics that have facilitated the development of sophisticated tools for the detection of Cryptosporidium spp.Finally, we highlight the advantages and disadvantages, of these state-of-the-art detection methods compared to current analytical methodologies and discuss the need for future developments to improve such methods for detecting Cryptosporidium in the water supply chain to enable real-time and on-site monitoring in water resources and remote areas.
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- George Luka
- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada.
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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Hashem A, Hossain MAM, Marlinda AR, Mamun MA, Sagadevan S, Shahnavaz Z, Simarani K, Johan MR. Nucleic acid-based electrochemical biosensors for rapid clinical diagnosis: Advances, challenges, and opportunities. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 2021; 59:156-177. [PMID: 34851806 DOI: 10.1080/10408363.2021.1997898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Clinical diagnostic tests should be quick, reliable, simple to perform, and affordable for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. In this regard, owing to their novel properties, biosensors have attracted the attention of scientists as well as end-users. They are efficient, stable, and relatively cheap. Biosensors have broad applications in medical diagnosis, including point-of-care (POC) monitoring, forensics, and biomedical research. The electrochemical nucleic acid (NA) biosensor, the latest invention in this field, combines the sensitivity of electroanalytical methods with the inherent bioselectivity of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The NA biosensor exploits the affinity of single-stranded DNA/RNA for its complementary strand and is used to detect complementary sequences of NA based on hybridization. After the NA component in the sensor detects the analyte, a catalytic reaction or binding event that generates an electrical signal in the transducer ensues. Since 2000, much progress has been made in this field, but there are still numerous challenges. This critical review describes the advances, challenges, and prospects of NA-based electrochemical biosensors for clinical diagnosis. It includes the basic principles, classification, sensing enhancement strategies, and applications of biosensors as well as their advantages, limitations, and future prospects, and thus it should be useful to academics as well as industry in the improvement and application of EC NA biosensors.
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- Abu Hashem
- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Microbial Biotechnology Division, National Institute of Biotechnology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Optimizing antimicrobial use: challenges, advances and opportunities. Nat Rev Microbiol 2021; 19:747-758. [PMID: 34158654 DOI: 10.1038/s41579-021-00578-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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An optimal antimicrobial dose provides enough drug to achieve a clinical response while minimizing toxicity and development of drug resistance. There can be considerable variability in pharmacokinetics, for example, owing to comorbidities or other medications, which affects antimicrobial pharmacodynamics and, thus, treatment success. Although current approaches to antimicrobial dose optimization address fixed variability, better methods to monitor and rapidly adjust antimicrobial dosing are required to understand and react to residual variability that occurs within and between individuals. We review current challenges to the wider implementation of antimicrobial dose optimization and highlight novel solutions, including biosensor-based, real-time therapeutic drug monitoring and computer-controlled, closed-loop control systems. Precision antimicrobial dosing promises to improve patient outcome and is important for antimicrobial stewardship and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance.
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Luka GS, Nowak E, Toyata QR, Tasnim N, Najjaran H, Hoorfar M. Portable on-chip colorimetric biosensing platform integrated with a smartphone for label/PCR-free detection of Cryptosporidium RNA. Sci Rep 2021; 11:23192. [PMID: 34853388 PMCID: PMC8636559 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-02580-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cryptosporidium, a protozoan pathogen, is a leading threat to public health and the economy. Herein, we report the development of a portable, colorimetric biosensing platform for the sensitive, selective and label/PCR-free detection of Cryptosporidium RNA using oligonucleotides modified gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). A pair of specific thiolated oligonucleotides, complementary to adjacent sequences on Cryptosporidium RNA, were attached to AuNPs. The need for expensive laboratory-based equipment was eliminated by performing the colorimetric assay on a micro-fabricated chip in a 3D-printed holder assembly. A smartphone camera was used to capture an image of the color change for quantitative analysis. The detection was based on the aggregation of the gold nanoparticles due to the hybridization between the complementary Cryptosporidium RNA and the oligonucleotides immobilized on the AuNPs surface. In the complementary RNA's presence, a distinctive color change of the AuNPs (from red to blue) was observed by the naked eye. However, in the presence of non-complementary RNA, no color change was observed. The sensing platform showed wide linear responses between 5 and 100 µM with a low detection limit of 5 µM of Cryptosporidium RNA. Additionally, the sensor developed here can provide information about different Cryptosporidium species present in water resources. This cost-effective, easy-to-use, portable and smartphone integrated on-chip colorimetric biosensor has great potential to be used for real-time and portable POC pathogen monitoring and molecular diagnostics.
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- George S Luka
- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada.
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Samper IC, Sánchez-Cano A, Khamcharoen W, Jang I, Siangproh W, Baldrich E, Geiss BJ, Dandy DS, Henry CS. Electrochemical Capillary-Flow Immunoassay for Detecting Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein Antibodies at the Point of Care. ACS Sens 2021; 6:4067-4075. [PMID: 34694794 PMCID: PMC8565458 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.1c01527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Rapid and inexpensive serological tests for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies are needed to conduct population-level seroprevalence surveillance studies and can improve diagnostic reliability when used in combination with viral tests. Here, we report a novel low-cost electrochemical capillary-flow device to quantify IgG antibodies targeting SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid proteins (anti-N antibody) down to 5 ng/mL in low-volume (10 μL) human whole blood samples in under 20 min. No sample preparation is needed as the device integrates a blood-filtration membrane for on-board plasma extraction. The device is made of stacked layers of a hydrophilic polyester and double-sided adhesive films, which create a passive microfluidic circuit that automates the steps of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The sample and reagents are sequentially delivered to a nitrocellulose membrane that is modified with a recombinant SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein. When present in the sample, anti-N antibodies are captured on the nitrocellulose membrane and detected via chronoamperometry performed on a screen-printed carbon electrode. As a result of this quantitative electrochemical readout, no result interpretation is required, making the device ideal for point-of-care (POC) use by non-trained users. Moreover, we show that the device can be coupled to a near-field communication potentiostat operated from a smartphone, confirming its true POC potential. The novelty of this work resides in the integration of sensitive electrochemical detection with capillary-flow immunoassay, providing accuracy at the point of care. This novel electrochemical capillary-flow device has the potential to aid the diagnosis of infectious diseases at the point of care.
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- Isabelle C. Samper
- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Diagnostic Nanotools Group, Institut de Recerca, Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona 08035, Spain
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona 08193, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
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- Diagnostic Nanotools Group, Institut de Recerca, Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona 08035, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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McCarthy DT, Shi B, Wang M, Catsamas S. BoSL FAL pump: A small, low-cost, easily constructed, 3D-printed peristaltic pump for sampling of waters. HARDWAREX 2021; 10:e00214. [PMID: 35607656 PMCID: PMC9123421 DOI: 10.1016/j.ohx.2021.e00214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Water sampling is an essential undertaking for water utilities and agencies to protect and enhance our natural resources. The high variability in water quality, however, often necessitates a spatially distributed sampling program which is impeded by high-cost and large sampling devices. This paper presents the BoSL FAL Pump - a low-cost, easily constructed, 3D-printed peristaltic pump which can be made from commonly available components and is sized to suit even the most space constrained installations. The pump is 38 mm in height and 28 mm in diameter, its components cost $19 AUD and the construction time is just 12 min (excluding 3D printing times). The pump is driven by a direct current motor which is commonly available, cheap and allows for flexibility in the energy supply (5-12 V). Optionally, the pump has a Hall effect sensor and magnet to detect rotation rates and pumping volumes to improve the accuracy of pumping rates/volumes. The pump can be easily controlled by commonly available microcontrollers, as demonstrated by this paper which implements the ATmega328P on the Arduino Uno R3. This paper validates the pump for long-term deployments at flow rates of up to 13 mL per minute in 0.14 mL volume increments at accuracy levels of greater than 99%. The pump itself is scalable, allowing for a wider range of pumping rates when, for example, large volume samples are required for pathogen and micropollutant detection.
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Ferrari AGM, Crapnell RD, Banks CE. Electroanalytical Overview: Electrochemical Sensing Platforms for Food and Drink Safety. BIOSENSORS 2021; 11:291. [PMID: 34436093 PMCID: PMC8392528 DOI: 10.3390/bios11080291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Robust, reliable, and affordable analytical techniques are essential for screening and monitoring food and water safety from contaminants, pathogens, and allergens that might be harmful upon consumption. Recent advances in decentralised, miniaturised, and rapid tests for health and environmental monitoring can provide an alternative solution to the classic laboratory-based analytical techniques currently utilised. Electrochemical biosensors offer a promising option as portable sensing platforms to expedite the transition from laboratory benchtop to on-site analysis. A plethora of electroanalytical sensor platforms have been produced for the detection of small molecules, proteins, and microorganisms vital to ensuring food and drink safety. These utilise various recognition systems, from direct electrochemical redox processes to biological recognition elements such as antibodies, enzymes, and aptamers; however, further exploration needs to be carried out, with many systems requiring validation against standard benchtop laboratory-based techniques to offer increased confidence in the sensing platforms. This short review demonstrates that electroanalytical biosensors already offer a sensitive, fast, and low-cost sensor platform for food and drink safety monitoring. With continued research into the development of these sensors, increased confidence in the safety of food and drink products for manufacturers, policy makers, and end users will result.
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.G.-M.F.); (R.D.C.)
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Ulloa AM, Glassmaker N, Oduncu MR, Xu P, Wei A, Cakmak M, Stanciu L. Roll-to-Roll Manufactured Sensors for Nitroaromatic Organophosphorus Pesticides Detection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:35961-35971. [PMID: 34313121 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A fully roll-to-roll manufactured electrochemical sensor with high sensing and manufacturing reproducibility has been developed for the detection of nitroaromatic organophosphorus pesticides (NOPPs). This sensor is based on a flexible, screen-printed silver electrode modified with a graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) coating and a zirconia (ZrO2) coating. The combination of the metal oxide and the 2-D material provided advantageous electrocatalytic activity toward NOPPs. Manufacturing, scanning electron microscopy-scanning transmission electron microscopy image analysis, electrochemical surface characterization, and detection studies illustrated high sensitivity, selectivity, and stability (∼89% current signal retention after 30 days) of the platform. The enzymeless sensor enabled rapid response time (10 min) and noncomplex detection of NOPPs through voltammetry methods. Furthermore, the proposed platform was highly group-sensitive toward NOPPs (e.g., methyl parathion (MP) and fenitrothion) with a detection limit as low as 1 μM (0.2 ppm). The sensor exhibited a linear correlation between MP concentration and current response in a range from 1 μM (0.2 ppm) to 20 μM (4.2 ppm) and from 20 to 50 μM with an R2 of 0.992 and 0.991, respectively. Broadly, this work showcases the first application of GNPs/ZrO2 complex on flexible silver screen-printed electrodes fabricated by entirely roll-to-roll manufacturing for the detection of NOPPs.
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- Ana M Ulloa
- Department of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Khalil I, Hashem A, Nath AR, Muhd Julkapli N, Yehye WA, Basirun WJ. DNA/Nano based advanced genetic detection tools for authentication of species: Strategies, prospects and limitations. Mol Cell Probes 2021; 59:101758. [PMID: 34252563 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2021.101758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Authentication, detection and quantification of ingredients, and adulterants in food, meat, and meat products are of high importance these days. The conventional techniques for the detection of meat species based on lipid, protein and DNA biomarkers are facing challenges due to the poor selectivity, sensitivity and unsuitability for processed food products or complex food matrices. On the other hand, DNA based molecular techniques and nanoparticle based DNA biosensing strategies are gathering huge attention from the scientific communities, researchers and are considered as one of the best alternatives to the conventional strategies. Though nucleic acid based molecular techniques such as PCR and DNA sequencing are getting greater successes in species detection, they are still facing problems from its point-of-care applications. In this context, nanoparticle based DNA biosensors have gathered successes in some extent but not to a satisfactory stage to mark with. In recent years, many articles have been published in the area of progressive nucleic acid-based technologies, however there are very few review articles on DNA nanobiosensors in food science and technology. In this review, we present the fundamentals of DNA based molecular techniques such as PCR, DNA sequencing and their applications in food science. Moreover, the in-depth discussions of different DNA biosensing strategies or more specifically electrochemical and optical DNA nanobiosensors are presented. In addition, the significance of DNA nanobiosensors over other advanced detection technologies is discussed, focusing on the deficiencies, advantages as well as current challenges to ameliorate with the direction for future development.
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- Ibrahim Khalil
- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center (NANOCAT), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Rajendrapur, Gazipur, Bangladesh
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center (NANOCAT), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Microbial Biotechnology Division, National Institute of Biotechnology, Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka, 1349, Bangladesh
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center (NANOCAT), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Shenzhen Grubbs Institute and Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, 518055, China
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center (NANOCAT), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center (NANOCAT), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Center (NANOCAT), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Department of Chemistry, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
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Burgoyne ED, Molina-Osorio AF, Moshrefi R, Shanahan R, McGlacken GP, Stockmann TJ, Scanlon MD. Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa quorum sensing molecules at an electrified liquid|liquid micro-interface through facilitated proton transfer. Analyst 2021; 145:7000-7008. [PMID: 32869782 DOI: 10.1039/d0an01245a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Miniaturization of electrochemical detection methods for point-of-care-devices is ideal for their integration and use within healthcare environments. Simultaneously, the prolific pathogenic bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa poses a serious health risk to patients with compromised immune systems. Recognizing these two factors, a proof-of-concept electrochemical method employing a micro-interface between water and oil (w/o) held at the tip of a pulled borosilicate glass capillary is presented. This method targets small molecules produced by P. aeruginosa colonies as signalling factors that control colony growth in a pseudo-multicellular process known as quorum sensing (QS). The QS molecules of interest are 4-hydroxy-2-heptylquinoline (HHQ) and 2-heptyl-3,4-dihydroxyquinoline (PQS, Pseudomonas quinolone signal). Hydrophobic HHQ and PQS molecules, dissolved in the oil phase, were observed electrochemically to facilitate proton transfer across the w/o interface. This interfacial complexation can be exploited as a facile electrochemical detection method for P. aeruginosa and is advantageous as it does not depend on the redox activity of HHQ/PQS. Interestingly, the limit-of-linearity is reached as [H+] ≈ [ligand]. Density functional theory calculations were performed to determine the proton affinities and gas-phase basicities of HHQ/PQS, as well as elucidate the likely site of stepwise protonation within each molecule.
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- Edward D Burgoyne
- The Bernal Institute and Department of Chemical Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, University of Limerick (UL), Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland.
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Enshaei H, Puiggalí‐Jou A, del Valle LJ, Turon P, Saperas N, Alemán C. Nanotheranostic Interface Based on Antibiotic-Loaded Conducting Polymer Nanoparticles for Real-Time Monitoring of Bacterial Growth Inhibition. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001636. [PMID: 33336558 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Conducting polymers have been increasingly used as biologically interfacing electrodes for biomedical applications due to their excellent and fast electrochemical response, reversible doping-dedoping characteristics, high stability, easy processability, and biocompatibility. These advantageous properties can be used for the rapid detection and eradication of infections associated to bacterial growth since these are a tremendous burden for individual patients as well as the global healthcare system. Herein, a smart nanotheranostic electroresponsive platform, which consists of chloramphenicol (CAM)-loaded in poly(3,4-ethylendioxythiophene) nanoparticles (PEDOT/CAM NPs) for concurrent release of the antibiotic and real-time monitoring of bacterial growth is presented. PEDOT/CAM NPs, with an antibiotic loading content of 11.9 ± 1.3% w/w, are proved to inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli and Streptococcus sanguinis due to the antibiotic release by cyclic voltammetry. Furthermore, in situ monitoring of bacterial activity is achieved through the electrochemical detection of β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a redox active specie produced by the microbial metabolism that diffuse to the extracellular medium. According to these results, the proposed nanotheranostic platform has great potential for real-time monitoring of the response of bacteria to the released antibiotic, contributing to the evolution of the personalized medicine.
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- Hamidreza Enshaei
- Departament d'Enginyeria Química EEBE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya C/ Eduard Maristany 10‐14, Ed. I2 Barcelona 08019 Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química EEBE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya C/ Eduard Maristany 10‐14, Ed. I2 Barcelona 08019 Spain
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering EEBE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya C/ Eduard Maristany 10‐14, Ed. C Barcelona 08019 Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química EEBE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya C/ Eduard Maristany 10‐14, Ed. I2 Barcelona 08019 Spain
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering EEBE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya C/ Eduard Maristany 10‐14, Ed. C Barcelona 08019 Spain
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- B. Braun Surgical S.A. Carretera de Terrassa 121, Rubí Barcelona 08191 Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química EEBE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya C/ Eduard Maristany 10‐14, Ed. I2 Barcelona 08019 Spain
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- Departament d'Enginyeria Química EEBE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya C/ Eduard Maristany 10‐14, Ed. I2 Barcelona 08019 Spain
- Barcelona Research Center for Multiscale Science and Engineering EEBE Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya C/ Eduard Maristany 10‐14, Ed. C Barcelona 08019 Spain
- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology Baldiri Reixac 10‐12 Barcelona 08028 Spain
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Raja IS, Vedhanayagam M, Preeth DR, Kim C, Lee JH, Han DW. Development of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Based Electrochemical Biosensors on Enhancing the Analysis of Food Toxicants. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:3277. [PMID: 33806998 PMCID: PMC8005143 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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In recent times, food safety has become a topic of debate as the foodborne diseases triggered by chemical and biological contaminants affect human health and the food industry's profits. Though conventional analytical instrumentation-based food sensors are available, the consumers did not appreciate them because of the drawbacks of complexity, greater number of analysis steps, expensive enzymes, and lack of portability. Hence, designing easy-to-use tests for the rapid analysis of food contaminants has become essential in the food industry. Under this context, electrochemical biosensors have received attention among researchers as they bear the advantages of operational simplicity, portability, stability, easy miniaturization, and low cost. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have a larger surface area to volume compared to other dimensional nanomaterials. Hence, researchers nowadays are inclined to develop 2D nanomaterials-based electrochemical biosensors to significantly improve the sensor's sensitivity, selectivity, and reproducibility while measuring the food toxicants. In the present review, we compile the contribution of 2D nanomaterials in electrochemical biosensors to test the food toxicants and discuss the future directions in the field. Further, we describe the types of food toxicity, methodologies quantifying food analytes, how the electrochemical food sensor works, and the general biomedical properties of 2D nanomaterials.
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- Chemical Biology and Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, AU-KBC Research Centre, Anna University, MIT Campus, Chromepet, Chennai 600 044, India;
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- BIO-IT Foundry Technology Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (I.S.R.); (C.K.)
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Korea
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- BIO-IT Foundry Technology Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea; (I.S.R.); (C.K.)
- Department of Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Korea
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António M, Vitorino R, Daniel-da-Silva AL. Gold nanoparticles-based assays for biodetection in urine. Talanta 2021; 230:122345. [PMID: 33934794 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Urine is a biofluid easy to collect through a non-invasive technique that allows collecting a large volume of sample. The use of urine for disease diagnosis is not yet well explored. However, it has gained attention over the last three years. It has been applied in the diagnosis of several illnesses such as kidney disease, bladder cancer, prostate cancer and cardiovascular diseases. In the last decade, gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) have attracted attention in biosensors' development for the diagnosis of diseases due to their electrical and optical properties, ability to conjugate with biomolecules, high sensitivity, and selectivity. Therefore, this article aims to present a comprehensive view of state of the art on the advances made in the quantification of analytes in urinary samples using AuNPs based assays, with a focus on protein analysis. The type of diagnosis methods, the Au NPs synthesis approaches and the strategies for surface modification aiming at selectivity towards the different targets are highlighted.
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- Maria António
- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- iBiMED-Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal; Department of Surgery and Physiology, Cardiovascular R&D Center, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Alameda Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal; LAQV-REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal.
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Srinivasan SY, Gajbhiye V, Bodas D. Development of nano-immunosensor with magnetic separation and electrical detection of Escherichia coli using antibody conjugated Fe 3O 4@Ppy. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:085603. [PMID: 33263309 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abc8b1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Detection of bacterial pathogens is the need of the hour due to the increase in antibiotic resistance and the infusion of multi-drug-resistant parasites. The conventional strategies such as ELISA, PCR, and MNP based tests for the detection are efficient but they are cost, time, lab, and manpower intensive. Thus, warranting a simple and effective technique for rapid detection of bacterial pathogens. Magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) have proved to be better alternatives for separation of bacterial pathogens from a variety of sample sources. However, the use of magnetic NPs has not been successful in the detection of these parasites. The current work involves the coating of magnetic NPs (Fe3O4) with a conducting polymer (polypyrrole; Ppy) to facilitate simultaneous separation and detection. Electrical (conductivity) measurement was the mode of choice due to the sensitivity, accuracy, and ease it offers. To enhance the conductivity, carboxylic groups were expressed on the Fe3O4@Ppy complex and to ensure specificity, E. coli specific antibodies were conjugated. The resulting complex at various process parameters was characterized using FTIR, VSM, and SEM. SEM images were recorded to ensure bacterial separation at optimal process parameters. The impedance analysis and conductivity measurements were carried out for the sample volume of 15 μl. The bacterial suspension from 101-106 CFU ml-1 was successfully detected with a limit of detection of 10 CFU ml-1 within 10 min using a simplistic detection method.
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- Nanobioscience Group, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune-411 004, India
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, India
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- Nanobioscience Group, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune-411 004, India
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, India
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Liao Y, Liu M, Liu J, Zhu JH, Liu JJ, Wang XC, Quan ZJ. Cu-nanoparticle-decorated sulfur-based polymers for highly sensitive nonenzymatic glucose detection. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj02868e] [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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The synthesis of a Cu@S-co-BIM composite was achieved and the nonenzymatic sensing of glucose was carried out using a Cu@S-co-BIM-modified electrode.
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- Yuan Liao
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
- Criminal Science Applied Technology Collaborative Innovation Centre, Gansu Police Vocational College, Lanzhou, Gansu 730046, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Environment-Related Polymer Materials, Ministry of Education of China, Key Laboratory of Gansu Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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Nano-graphene-platelet/Brilliant-green composite coated carbon paste electrode interface for electrocatalytic oxidation of flavanone Hesperidin. Microchem J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2020.105768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Advanced core-shell nanostructures based on porous NiCo-P nanodiscs shelled with NiCo-LDH nanosheets as a high-performance electrochemical sensing platform. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Poolakkandy RR, Menamparambath MM. Transition metal oxide based non‐enzymatic electrochemical sensors: An arising approach for the meticulous detection of neurotransmitter biomarkers. ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE ADVANCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/elsa.202000024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Zainal PNS, Alang Ahmad SA, Abdul Aziz SFN, Rosly NZ. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Occurrence, Electroanalysis, Challenges, and Future Outlooks. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2020; 52:878-896. [PMID: 33155481 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2020.1839736] [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] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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The past several decades have seen increasing concern regarding the wide distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in environmental matrices. Primary toxicological data show PAHs' persistent characteristics and possible toxicity effects. Because of this pressing global issue, electroanalytical methods have been introduced. These methods are effective for PAH determination in environmental waters, even outclassing sophisticated analytical techniques such as chromatography, conventional spectrophotometry, fluorescence, and capillary electrophoresis. Herein, the literature published on PAHs is reviewed and discussed with special regard to PAH occurrence. Moreover, the recent developments in electrochemical sensors for PAH determination and the challenges and future outlooks in this field, are also presented.
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.,Institute of Advanced Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Advanced Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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Moitra P, Bhagat D, Kamble VB, Umarji AM, Pratap R, Bhattacharya S. First example of engineered β-cyclodextrinylated MEMS devices for volatile pheromone sensing of olive fruit pests. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 173:112728. [PMID: 33220535 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Olive oil is more preferred than other vegetable oils because of the increasing health concern among people throughout the world. The major hindrance in large-scale production of olive oil is olive fruit pests which cause serious economic damage to the olive orchards. This requires careful monitoring and timely application of suitable remedies before pest infestation. Herein we demonstrate efficacious utilization of covalently functionalized β-cyclodextrinylated MEMS devices for selective and sensitive detection of female sex pheromone of olive fruit pest, Bactocera oleae. Two of the MEMS devices, silicon dioxide surface-micromachined cantilever arrays and zinc oxide surface-microfabricated interdigitated circuits, have been used to selectively capture the major pheromone component, 1,7-dioxaspiro[5,5]undecane. The non-covalent capture of olive pheromones inside the β-cyclodextrin cavity leads to the reduction of resonant frequency of the cantilevers, whereas an increase in resistance has been found in case of zinc oxide derived MEMS devices. Sensitivity of the MEMS devices towards the olive pheromone was found to be directly correlated with the increasing availability of β-cyclodextrin moieties over the surface of the devices and thus the detection limit of the devices has been achieved to a value as low as 0.297 ppq of the olive pheromone when the devices were functionalized with one of the standardized protocols. Overall, the reversible usability and potential capability of the suitably functionalized MEMS devices to selectively detect the presence of female sex pheromone of olive fruit fly before the onset of pest infestation in an orchard makes the technology quite attractive for viable commercial application.
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- Parikshit Moitra
- Department of Pediatrics, Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Health Sciences Facility III, 670 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, USA; Technical Research Center, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, P.B. No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bangalore, 560024, India
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- Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Centre of Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India
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- Technical Research Center, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, 700032, India; Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 560012, India; School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, 700032, India.
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Tito GS, Abolanle AS, Kuvarega AT, Idris AO, Mamba BB, Feleni U. Nickel Selenide Quantum Dot Applications in Electrocatalysis and Sensors. ELECTROANAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ginny S. Tito
- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability College of Science Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Florida Campus 1709 Johannesburg South Africa
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- Obafemi Awolowo University Department of Chemistry Ibadan Road 220005 lle-lfe, Osun Nigeria
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability College of Science Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Florida Campus 1709 Johannesburg South Africa
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability College of Science Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Florida Campus 1709 Johannesburg South Africa
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability College of Science Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Florida Campus 1709 Johannesburg South Africa
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- Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability College of Science Engineering and Technology University of South Africa Florida Campus 1709 Johannesburg South Africa
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Rezabakhsh A, Rahbarghazi R, Fathi F. Surface plasmon resonance biosensors for detection of Alzheimer's biomarkers; an effective step in early and accurate diagnosis. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 167:112511. [PMID: 32858422 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The rapid and direct detection of biomarkers in biofluids at clinically relevant concentrations faces serious limitations to develop diagnostic criteria for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). In this regard, the early detection of biomarkers correlated with AD using novel modalities and instruments is at the center of attention. Recently, some newly invented optical-based biosensors namely Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) has been extensively investigated for the detection of biomarkers using a label-free method or by checking interaction between ligand and analyte. These approaches can sense a very small amount of target molecules in the blood and cerebrospinal fluids samples. In this review, the different hypothesis related to AD, and the structural properties of AD biomarkers was introduced. Also, we aim to highlight the specific role of available SPR-based sensing methods for early detection of AD biomarkers such as aggregated β-amyloid and tau proteins. Efforts to better understand the accuracy and efficiency of optical-based biosensors in the field of neurodegenerative disease enable us to accelerate the advent of novel modalities in the clinical setting for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.
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- Aysa Rezabakhsh
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Emergency Medicine Research Team, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Department of Applied Cell Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran; Biosensor Sciences and Technologies Research Center (BSTRC), Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
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Ipte PR, Satpati AK. Probing the interaction of ciprofloxacin and E. coli by electrochemistry, spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. Biophys Chem 2020; 266:106456. [PMID: 32835912 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2020.106456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Under the present investigation, effect of ciprofloxacin (CIP) on Escherichia coli has been investigated using electrochemical, spectroscopic and atomic force microscope (AFM) measurements. Investigation reveals the interaction pattern of CIP with E. coli. The CIP essentially interacts with the outer membrane protein F (OmpF), the formation constant of the complex forms between CIP and the OmpF active sites over E. coli is obtained as log Kf of 12.1. Spectroscopic measurements are carried out, which supports the electrochemical measurements on the interaction between CIP and E. coli, at a higher concentration, CIP induces lysis of the E. coli cell membrane. Spectroscopic investigations further reveals that the FeS containing proteins present inside the E. coli cells released out through the ruptured cell membrane of E. coli. Different degrees of detrimental effects on E. coli has been observed when exposed to different concentrations of the drugs. The microscopic images obtained from the AFM scans of E. coli in presence of CIP shows deformation of the E. coli cell wall and its rupture with increasing concentrations of CIP.
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- Priyanka R Ipte
- Analytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085, India
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- Analytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India.
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Cesewski E, Johnson BN. Electrochemical biosensors for pathogen detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 159:112214. [PMID: 32364936 PMCID: PMC7152911 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 360] [Impact Index Per Article: 90.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Recent advances in electrochemical biosensors for pathogen detection are reviewed. Electrochemical biosensors for pathogen detection are broadly reviewed in terms of transduction elements, biorecognition elements, electrochemical techniques, and biosensor performance. Transduction elements are discussed in terms of electrode material and form factor. Biorecognition elements for pathogen detection, including antibodies, aptamers, and imprinted polymers, are discussed in terms of availability, production, and immobilization approach. Emerging areas of electrochemical biosensor design are reviewed, including electrode modification and transducer integration. Measurement formats for pathogen detection are classified in terms of sample preparation and secondary binding steps. Applications of electrochemical biosensors for the detection of pathogens in food and water safety, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and bio-threat applications are highlighted. Future directions and challenges of electrochemical biosensors for pathogen detection are discussed, including wearable and conformal biosensors, detection of plant pathogens, multiplexed detection, reusable biosensors for process monitoring applications, and low-cost, disposable biosensors.
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- Ellen Cesewski
- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA; Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA.
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McEachern F, Harvey E, Merle G. Emerging Technologies for the Electrochemical Detection of Bacteria. Biotechnol J 2020; 15:e2000140. [PMID: 32388907 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202000140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Infections are a huge economic liability to the health care system, although real-time detection can allow early treatment protocols to avoid some of this cost and patient morbidity and mortality. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a drug-resistant gram-negative bacterium found ubiquitously in clinical settings, accounting for up to 27% of hospital acquired infections. PA secretes a vast array of molecules, ranging from secondary metabolites to quorum sensing molecules, of which many can be exploited to monitor bacterial presence. In addition to electrochemical immunoassays to sense bacteria via antigen-antibody interactions, PA pertains a distinct redox-active virulence factor called pyocyanin (PYO), allowing a direct electrochemical detection of the bacteria. There has been a surge of publications relating to the electrochemical tracing of PA via a myriad of novel biosensing techniques, materials, and methodologies. In addition to indirect methods, research approaches where PYO has been sensitively detected using surface modified electrodes are reviewed and compared with conventional PA-sensing methodologies. This review aims at presenting indirect and direct electrochemical methods currently developed using various surface modified electrodes, materials, and electrochemical configurations on their electrocatalytic effects on sensing of PA and in particular PYO.
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- Francis McEachern
- Experimental Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, H3A 2B2, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of medicine, McGill University, Montreal, H3A 0C5, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Polytechnique Montreal C.P. 6079, succ. Centre-ville, Montreal, H3C 3A7, Canada
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Recent advances of electrochemical and optical enzyme-free glucose sensors operating at physiological conditions. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 165:112331. [PMID: 32729477 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Diabetes is a pathological condition that requires the continuous monitoring of glucose level in the blood. Its control has been tremendously improved by the application of point-of-care devices. Conventional enzyme-based sensors with electrochemical and optical transduction systems can successfully measure the glucose concentration in human blood, but they suffer from the low stability of the enzyme. Non-enzymatic wearable electrochemical and optical sensors, with low-cost, high stability, point-of-care testing and online monitoring of glucose levels in biological fluids, have recently been developed and can help to manage and control diabetes worldwide. Advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology have enabled the development of novel nanomaterials that can be implemented for the use in enzyme-free systems to detect glucose. This review summarizes recent developments of enzyme-free electrochemical and optical glucose sensors, as well as their respective wearable and commercially available devices, capable of detecting glucose at physiological pH conditions without the need to pretreat the biological fluids. Additionally, the evolution of electrochemical glucose sensor technology and a couple of widely used optical detection systems along with the glucose detection mechanism is also discussed. Finally, this review addresses limitations and challenges of current non-enzymatic electrochemical, optical, and wearable glucose sensor technologies and highlights opportunities for future research directions.
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Simoska O, Stevenson KJ. Electrochemical sensors for rapid diagnosis of pathogens in real time. Analyst 2020; 144:6461-6478. [PMID: 31603150 DOI: 10.1039/c9an01747j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Microbial infections remain the principal cause for high morbidity and mortality rates. While approximately 1400 human pathogens have been recognized, the majority of healthcare-associated infectious diseases are caused by only a few opportunistic pathogens (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli), which are associated with increased antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance. Rapid detection, reliable identification and real-time monitoring of these pathogens remain not only a scientific problem but also a practical challenge of vast importance, especially in tailoring effective treatment strategies. Although the development of vaccinations and antibacterial drug treatments are the leading research, progress, and implementation of early warning, quantitative systems indicative of confirming pathogen presence are necessary. Over the years, various approaches, such as conventional culturing, straining, molecular methods (e.g., polymerase chain reaction and immunological assays), microscopy-based and mass spectrometry techniques, have been employed to identify and quantify pathogenic agents. While being sensitive in some cases, these procedures are costly, time-consuming, mostly qualitative, and are indirect detection methods. A great challenge is therefore to develop rapid, highly sensitive, specific devices with adequate figures of merit to corroborate the presence of microbes and enable dynamic real-time measurements of metabolism. As an alternative, electrochemical sensor platforms have been developed as powerful quantitative tools for label-free detection of infection-related biomarkers with high sensitivity. This minireview is focused on the latest electrochemical-based approaches for pathogen sensing, putting them into the context of standard sensing methods, such as cell culturing, mass spectrometry, and fluorescent-based approaches. Description of the latest, impactful electrochemical sensors for pathogen detection will be presented. Recent breakthroughs will be highlighted, including the use of micro- and nano-electrode arrays for real-time detection of bacteria in polymicrobial infections and microfluidic devices for pathogen separation analysis. We will conclude with perspectives and outlooks to understand shortcomings in designing future sensing schemes. The need for high sensitivity and selectivity, low-cost implementation, fast detection, and screening increases provides an impetus for further development in electrochemical detectors for microorganisms and biologically relevant targets.
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- Olja Simoska
- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station, Stop A5300, Austin, TX 78712, USA
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Bigham T, Dooley JS, Ternan NG, Snelling WJ, Héctor Castelán M, Davis J. Assessing microbial water quality: Electroanalytical approaches to the detection of coliforms. Trends Analyt Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.115670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Casimero C, Bigham T, McGlynn RJ, Dooley JS, Ternan NG, Snelling WJ, Critchley ME, Zinkel CL, Smith RB, Sabogal-Paz LP, Davis J. Electroanalytical properties of chlorophenol red at disposable carbon electrodes: Implications for Escherichia coli detection. Bioelectrochemistry 2019; 130:107321. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2019.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Bigham T, Casimero C, Dooley JS, Ternan NG, Snelling WJ, Davis J. Microbial water quality: Voltammetric detection of coliforms based on riboflavin–ferrocyanide redox couples. Electrochem commun 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2019.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Kuss S, Couto RAS, Evans RM, Lavender H, Tang CC, Compton RG. Versatile Electrochemical Sensing Platform for Bacteria. Anal Chem 2019; 91:4317-4322. [PMID: 30811935 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b00326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Bacterial infections present one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, resulting in an urgent need for sensitive, selective, cost-efficient, and easy-to-handle technologies to rapidly detect contaminations and infections with pathogens. The presented research reports a fully functional chemical-detection principle, addressing all of the above-mentioned requirements for a successful biosensing device. With the examples of Escherichia coli and Neisseria gonorrheae, we present an electrochemical biosensor based on the bacterial expression of cytochrome c oxidase for the selective detection of clinically relevant concentrations within seconds after pathogen immobilization. The generality of the biochemical reaction, as well as the easy substitution of target-specific antibodies make this concept applicable to a large number of different pathogenic bacteria. The successful transfer of this semidirect detection principle onto inexpensive, screen-printed electrodes for portable devices represents a potential major advance in the field of biosensor development.
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- Sabine Kuss
- Department of Chemistry , University of Oxford , South Parks Road , Oxford OX1 3QZ , United Kingdom.,Laboratory for Bioanalytics and Clinical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry , University of Manitoba , Winnipeg , Manitoba R3T 2N2 , Canada
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- REQUIMTE, LAQV, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Porto , 4099-002 Porto , Portugal
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- Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory , University of Oxford , South Parks Road , Oxford OX1 3QR , United Kingdom
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- Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford , Oxford OX1 3QR , United Kingdom
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- Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford , Oxford OX1 3QR , United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Oxford , South Parks Road , Oxford OX1 3QZ , United Kingdom
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