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Zhang Z, Li H, Huang L, Wang H, Niu H, Yang Z, Wang M. Rapid identification and quantitative analysis of malachite green in fish via SERS and 1D convolutional neural network. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 320:124655. [PMID: 38885572 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Rapid and quantitative detection of malachite green (MG) in aquaculture products is very important for safety assurance in food supply. Here, we develop a point-of-care testing (POCT) platform that combines a flexible and transparent surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate with deep learning network for achieving rapid and quantitative detection of MG in fish. The flexible and transparent SERS substrate was prepared by depositing silver (Ag) film on the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) film using laser molecular beam epitaxy (LMBE) technique. The wrinkled Ag NPs@PDMS film exhibits high SERS activity, excellent reproducibility and good mechanical stability. Additionally, the fast in situ detection of MG residues onfishscales was achieved by using the wrinkled Ag NPs/PDMS film and a portable Raman spectrometer, with a minimum detectable concentration of 10-6 M. Subsequently, a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D CNN) model was constructed for rapid quantification of MG concentration. The results demonstrated that the 1D CNN quantitative analysis model possessed superior predictive performance, with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.9947 and a mean squared error (MSE) of 0.0104. The proposed POCT platform, integrating a transparent flexible SERS substrate, a portable Raman spectrometer and a 1D CNN model, provides an efficient strategy for rapid identification and quantitative analysis of MG in fish.
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- Zhaoyi Zhang
- School of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China
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- School of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China.
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- School of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China
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- School of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China
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- School of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China
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- School of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China
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- School of Physical Science and Information Technology, Key Laboratory of Optical Communication Science and Technology of Shandong Province, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, PR China.
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Verdin A, Malherbe C, Eppe G. Designing SERS nanotags for profiling overexpressed surface markers on single cancer cells: A review. Talanta 2024; 276:126225. [PMID: 38749157 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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This review focuses on the chemical design and the use of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS)-active nanotags for measuring surface markers that can be overexpressed at the surface of single cancer cells. Indeed, providing analytical tools with true single-cell measurements capabilities is capital, especially since cancer research is increasingly leaning toward single-cell analysis, either to guide treatment decisions or to understand complex tumor behaviour including the single-cell heterogeneity and the appearance of treatment resistance. Over the past two decades, SERS nanotags have triggered significant interest in the scientific community owing their advantages over fluorescent tags, mainly because SERS nanotags resist photobleaching and exhibit sharper signal bands, which reduces possible spectral overlap and enables the discrimination between the SERS signals and the autofluorescence background from the sample itself. The extensive efforts invested in harnessing SERS nanotags for biomedical purposes, particularly in cancer research, highlight their potential as the next generation of optical labels for single-cell studies. The review unfolds in two main parts. The first part focuses on the structure of SERS nanotags, detailing their chemical composition and the role of each building block of the tags. The second part explores applications in measuring overexpressed surface markers on single-cells. The latter encompasses studies using single nanotags, multiplexed measurements, quantitative information extraction, monitoring treatment responses, and integrating phenotype measurements with SERS nanotags on single cells isolated from complex biological matrices. This comprehensive review anticipates SERS nanotags to persist as a pivotal technology in advancing single-cell analytical methods, particularly in the context of cancer research and personalized medicine.
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- Alexandre Verdin
- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liège, Belgium.
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, MolSys Research Unit, University of Liège, Belgium
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Lyu N, Potluri PR, Rajendran VK, Wang Y, Sunna A. Multiplex detection of bacterial pathogens by PCR/SERS assay. Analyst 2024; 149:2898-2904. [PMID: 38572620 DOI: 10.1039/d4an00037d] [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: 04/05/2024]
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Bacterial infections are a leading cause of death globally. The detection of DNA sequences correlated to the causative pathogen has become a vital tool in medical diagnostics. In practice, PCR-based assays for the simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens currently rely on probe-based quantitative strategies that require expensive equipment but have limited sensitivity or multiplexing capabilities. Hence, novel approaches to address the limitations of the current gold standard methods are still in high demand. In this study, we propose a simple multiplex PCR/SERS assay for the simultaneous detection of four bacterial pathogens, namely P. aeruginosa, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, and M. smegmatis. Wherein, specific primers for amplifying each target gDNA were applied, followed by applying SERS nanotags functionalized with complementary DNA probes and Raman reporters for specific identification of the target bacterial pathogens. The PCR/SERS assay showed high specificity and sensitivity for genotyping bacterial pathogen gDNA, whereby as few as 100 copies of the target gDNA could be detected. With high sensitivity and the convenience of standard PCR amplification, the proposed assay shows great potential for the sensitive detection of multiple pathogen infections to aid clinical decision-making.
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- Nana Lyu
- School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.
- Biomolecular Discovery Research Centre, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.
- Biomolecular Discovery Research Centre, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
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Xia L, Huang Y, Wang Q, Wang X, Wang Y, Wu J, Li Y. Deciphering biomolecular complexities: the indispensable role of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy in modern bioanalytical research. Analyst 2024; 149:2526-2541. [PMID: 38623605 DOI: 10.1039/d4an00272e] [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: 04/17/2024]
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Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has emerged as an indispensable analytical tool in biomolecular research, providing unmatched sensitivity critical for the elucidation of biomolecular structures. This review presents a thorough examination of SERS, outlining its fundamental principles, cataloging its varied applications within the biomolecular sphere, and contemplating its future developmental trajectories. We begin with a detailed analysis of SERS's mechanistic principles, emphasizing both the phenomena of surface enhancement and the complexities inherent in Raman scattering spectroscopy. Subsequently, we delve into the pivotal role of SERS in the structural analysis of diverse biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, and biochromes. The remarkable capabilities of SERS extend beyond mere detection, offering profound insights into biomolecular configurations and interactions, thereby enriching our comprehension of intricate biological processes. This review also sheds light on the application of SERS in real-time monitoring of various bio-relevant compounds, from enzymes and coenzymes to metal ion-chelate complexes and cellular organelles, thereby providing a holistic view and empowering researchers to unravel the complexities of biological systems. We also address the current challenges faced by SERS, such as enhancing sensitivity and resolution, developing stable and reproducible substrates, and conducting thorough analyses in complex biological matrices. Nonetheless, the continual advancements in nanotechnology and spectroscopy solidify the standing of SERS as a formidable force in biomolecular research. In conclusion, the versatility and robustness of SERS not only deepen our understanding of biomolecular intricacies but also pave the way for significant developments in medical research, therapeutic innovation, and diagnostic approaches.
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- Ling Xia
- Research Center for Innovative Technology of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang 150081, PR China.
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- Research Center for Innovative Technology of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang 150081, PR China.
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- Research Center for Innovative Technology of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang 150081, PR China.
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- Research Center for Innovative Technology of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang 150081, PR China.
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- Research Center for Innovative Technology of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang 150081, PR China.
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- School of Physics and Technology, Nantong University, No. 9, Seyuan Road, Nantong, Jiangsu, 226019, PR China
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- Research Center for Innovative Technology of Pharmaceutical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Heilongjiang 150081, PR China.
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis, Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology (HST), Faculty of Medicine University of Oulu, Finland
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Hassanzadeh-Barforoushi A, Tukova A, Nadalini A, Inglis DW, Chang-Hao Tsao S, Wang Y. Microfluidic-SERS Technologies for CTC: A Perspective on Clinical Translation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38652011 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Enumeration and phenotypic profiling of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) provide critical information for clinical diagnosis and treatment monitoring in cancer. To achieve this goal, an integrated system is needed to efficiently isolate CTCs from patient samples and sensitively evaluate their phenotypes. Such integration would comprise a high-throughput single-cell processing unit for the isolation and manipulation of CTCs and a sensitive and multiplexed quantitation unit to detect clinically relevant signals from these cells. Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has been used as an analytical method for molecular profiling and in vitro cancer diagnosis. More recently, its multiplexing capability and power to create distinct molecular signatures against their targets have garnered attention. Here, we share our insights into the combined power of microfluidics and SERS in realizing CTC isolation, enumeration, and detection from a clinical translation perspective. We highlight the key operational factors in CTC microfluidic processing and SERS detection from patient samples. We further discuss microfluidic-SERS integration and its clinical utility as a paradigm shift in clinical CTC-based cancer diagnosis and prognostication. Finally, we summarize the challenges and attempt to look forward to what lies ahead of us in potentially translating the technique into real clinical applications.
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- Amin Hassanzadeh-Barforoushi
- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Austin Health, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia
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Jensen MN, Guerreiro EM, Enciso-Martinez A, Kruglik SG, Otto C, Snir O, Ricaud B, Hellesø OG. Identification of extracellular vesicles from their Raman spectra via self-supervised learning. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6791. [PMID: 38514697 PMCID: PMC10957939 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56788-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) released from cells attract interest for their possible role in health and diseases. The detection and characterization of EVs is challenging due to the lack of specialized methodologies. Raman spectroscopy, however, has been suggested as a novel approach for biochemical analysis of EVs. To extract information from the spectra, a novel deep learning architecture is explored as a versatile variant of autoencoders. The proposed architecture considers the frequency range separately from the intensity of the spectra. This enables the model to adapt to the frequency range, rather than requiring that all spectra be pre-processed to the same frequency range as it was trained on. It is demonstrated that the proposed architecture accepts Raman spectra of EVs and lipoproteins from 13 biological sources and from two laboratories. High reconstruction accuracy is maintained despite large variances in frequency range and noise level. It is also shown that the architecture is able to cluster the biological nanoparticles by their Raman spectra and differentiate them by their origin without pre-processing of the spectra or supervision during learning. The model performs label-free differentiation, including separating EVs from activated vs. non-activated blood platelets and EVs/lipoproteins from prostate cancer patients versus non-cancer controls. The differentiation is evaluated by creating a neural network classifier that observes the features extracted by the model to classify the spectra according to their sample origin. The classification reveals a test sensitivity of 92.2 % and selectivity of 92.3 % over 769 measurements from two labs that have different measurement configurations.
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- Mathias N Jensen
- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Thrombosis Research Group (TREC), Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Oncode Institute and Ten Dijke/Chemical Signaling Laboratory, Department of Cell and Chemical Biology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Vesicle Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Laboratory of Experimental Clinical Chemistry, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- CNRS, Institut de Biologie Paris-Seine, Laboratoire Jean Perrin, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical Cell BioPhysics, TechMed Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Thrombosis Research Group (TREC), Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- Department of Medical Biology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
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Tavakkoli Yaraki M, Wongtrakul-Kish K, Moh ESX, Packer NH, Wang Y. Lectin-conjugated nanotags with high SERS stability: selective probes for glycans. Analyst 2024; 149:1774-1783. [PMID: 38373007 DOI: 10.1039/d3an02108d] [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: 02/20/2024]
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Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) nanotags functionalized with lectins as the biological recognition element can be used to target the carbohydrate portion of carbohydrate-carrying molecules (glycoconjugates). An investigation of the optical stability of such functionalized SERS nanotags is an essential initial step before future application and quantification of surface glycan biomarkers on cells and extracellular vesicles. Herein, we report an innovative approach to evaluate the SERS stability of lectin-conjugated nanotags by investigating any possible interfering lectin-lectin interactions in a mixture of different lectin-conjugated SERS nanotags, as well as an assessment of lectin-glycan interaction by mixing wheat germ agglutinin (WGA)-conjugated SERS nanotags with different glycoproteins. No lectin cross-reactivity was found in the mixture of lectin-conjugated SERS nanotags, evidenced by the constant SERS intensity. Additionally, the results showed that the lectins conjugated to SERS nanotags retain their ability to interact with glycans, as evidenced by the changes in the nanotag color and extinction spectra. Their SERS intensity remained constant as supported by finite-element method (FEM) simulation results, demonstrating a high SERS stability and selectivity of lectin-conjugated nanotags towards multiplex applications.
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- Mohammad Tavakkoli Yaraki
- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
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Tavakkoli Yaraki M, Rubio NS, Tukova A, Liu J, Gu Y, Kou L, Wang Y. Spectroscopic Identification of Charge Transfer of Thiolated Molecules on Gold Nanoparticles via Gold Nanoclusters. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:5916-5926. [PMID: 38380514 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c11959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Investigation of charge transfer needs analytical tools that could reveal this phenomenon, and enables understanding of its effect at the molecular level. Here, we show how the combination of using gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) and different spectroscopic techniques could be employed to investigate the charge transfer of thiolated molecules on gold nanoparticles (AuNP@Mol). It was found that the charge transfer effect in the thiolated molecule could be affected by AuNCs, evidenced by the amplification of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) signal of the molecule and changes in fluorescence lifetime of AuNCs. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations further revealed that AuNCs could amplify the charge transfer process at the molecular level by pumping electrons to the surface of AuNPs. Finite element method (FEM) simulations also showed that the electromagnetic enhancement mechanism along with chemical enhancement determines the SERS improvement in the thiolated molecule. This study provides a mechanistic insight into the investigation of charge transfer at the molecular level between organic and inorganic compounds, which is of great importance in designing new nanocomposite systems. Additionally, this work demonstrates the potential of SERS as a powerful analytical tool that could be used in nanochemistry, material science, energy, and biomedical fields.
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- Mohammad Tavakkoli Yaraki
- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Garden Point Campus, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Garden Point Campus, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Garden Point Campus, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Wu M, Zhang R. Advances and Perspectives of Responsive Probes for Measuring γ-Glutamyl Transpeptidase. ACS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AU 2024; 4:54-75. [PMID: 38404494 PMCID: PMC10885334 DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.3c00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) is a plasma-membrane-bound enzyme that is involved in the γ-glutamyl cycle, like metabolism of glutathione (GSH). This enzyme plays an important role in protecting cells from oxidative stress, thus being tested as a key biomarker for several medical conditions, such as liver injury, carcinogenesis, and tumor progression. For measuring GGT activity, a number of bioanalytical methods have emerged, such as chromatography, colorimetric, electrochemical, and luminescence analyses. Among these approaches, probes that can specifically respond to GGT are contributing significantly to measuring its activity in vitro and in vivo. This review thus aims to highlight the recent advances in the development of responsive probes for GGT measurement and their practical applications. Responsive probes for fluorescence analysis, including "off-on", near-infrared (NIR), two-photon, and ratiometric fluorescence response probes, are initially summarized, followed by discussing the advances in the development of other probes, such as bioluminescence, chemiluminescence, photoacoustic, Raman, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET). The practical applications of the responsive probes in cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring and GGT inhibitor screening are then highlighted. Based on this information, the advantages, challenges, and prospects of responsive probe technology for GGT measurement are analyzed.
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- Yiming Zhang
- Australian Institute for
Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University
of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for
Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University
of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for
Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University
of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- Australian Institute for
Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University
of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia
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Park H, Chai K, Kim W, Park J, Lee W, Park J. Asterias forbesi-Inspired SERS Substrates for Wide-Range Detection of Uric Acid. BIOSENSORS 2023; 14:8. [PMID: 38248385 PMCID: PMC10813034 DOI: 10.3390/bios14010008] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Uric acid (UA), the final metabolite of purine, is primarily excreted through urine to maintain an appropriate concentration in the bloodstream. However, any malfunction in this process can lead to complications due to either deficiency or excess amount of UA. Hence, the development of a sensor platform with a wide-range detection is crucial. To realize this, we fabricated a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrate inspired by a type of starfish with numerous protrusions, Asterias forbesi. The Asterias forbesi-inspired SERS (AF-SERS) substrate utilized an Au@Ag nanostructure and gold nanoparticles to mimic the leg and protrusion morphology of the starfish. This substrate exhibited excellent Raman performance due to numerous hotspots, demonstrating outstanding stability, reproducibility, and repeatability. In laboratory settings, we successfully detected UA down to a concentration of 1.16 nM (limit of detection) and demonstrated selectivity against various metabolites. In the experiments designed for real-world application, the AF-SERS substrate detected a broad range of UA concentrations, covering deficiencies and excesses, in both serum and urine samples. These results underscore the potential of the developed AF-SERS substrate as a practical detection platform for UA in real-world applications.
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- Hyunjun Park
- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (K.C.); (W.K.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (K.C.); (W.K.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (K.C.); (W.K.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (K.C.); (W.K.); (J.P.)
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 27469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomechatronic Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (H.P.); (K.C.); (W.K.); (J.P.)
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Srivastava S, Terai Y, Liu J, Capellini G, Xie YH. Controlling the Nucleation and Growth of Salt from Bodily Fluid for Enhanced Biosensing Applications. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:1016. [PMID: 38131777 PMCID: PMC10741434 DOI: 10.3390/bios13121016] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) represents a transformative tool in medical diagnostics, particularly for the early detection of key biomarkers such as small extracellular vesicles (sEVs). Its unparalleled sensitivity and compatibility with intricate biological samples make it an ideal candidate for revolutionizing noninvasive diagnostic methods. However, a significant challenge that mars its efficacy is the throughput limitation, primarily anchored in the prerequisite of hotspot and sEV colocalization within a minuscule range. This paper delves deep into this issue, introducing a never-attempted-before approach which harnesses the principles of crystallization-nucleation and growth. By synergistically coupling lasers with plasmonic resonances, we navigate the challenges associated with the analyte droplet drying method and the notorious coffee ring effect. Our method, rooted in a profound understanding of crystallization's materials science, exhibits the potential to significantly increase the areal density of accessible plasmonic hotspots and efficiently guide exosomes to defined regions. In doing so, we not only overcome the throughput challenge but also promise a paradigm shift in the arena of minimally invasive biosensing, ushering in advanced diagnostic capabilities for life-threatening diseases.
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- Siddharth Srivastava
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Department of Micro-Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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- IHP—Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics, 15236 Frankfurt (Oder), Germany;
- Department of Science, Università Degli Studi Roma Tre, Viale Marconi 446, 00146 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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Cheng HW, Tsai HM, Wang YL. Exploiting Purine as an Internal Standard for SERS Quantification of Purine Derivative Molecules Released by Bacteria. Anal Chem 2023; 95:16967-16975. [PMID: 37931018 PMCID: PMC10666080 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c03259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a highly sensitive technique used in diverse biomedical applications including rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). However, signal fluctuation in SERS, particularly the widespread of signals measured from different batches of SERS substrates, compromises its reliability and introduces potential errors in SERS-AST. In this study, we investigate the use of purine as an internal standard (IS) to recalibrate SERS signals and quantify the concentrations of two important purine derivatives, adenine and hypoxanthine, which are the most important biomarkers used in SERS-AST. Our findings demonstrate that purine IS effectively mitigates SERS signal fluctuations and enables accurate prediction of adenine and hypoxanthine concentrations across a wide range (5 orders of magnitude). Calibrations with purine as an IS outperform those without, exhibiting a 10-fold increase in predictive accuracy. Additionally, the calibration curve obtained from the first batch of SERS substrates remains effective for 64 additional substrates fabricated over a half-year period. Measurements of adenine and hypoxanthine concentrations in bacterial supernatants using SERS with purine IS closely align with the liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry results. The use of purine as an IS offers a simple and robust platform to enhance the speed and accuracy of SERS-AST, while also paving the way for in situ SERS quantification of purine derivatives released by bacteria under various stress conditions.
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- Ho-Wen Cheng
- Molecular
Science and Technology Program, Taiwan International Graduate Program, Academia Sinica, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
- International
Graduate Program of Molecular Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
- Institute
of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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- Institute
of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 106319, Taiwan
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Tukova A, Tavakkoli Yaraki M, Rodger A, Wang Y. Shape-Induced Variations in Aromatic Thiols Adsorption on Gold Nanoparticle: A Novel Method for Accurate Evaluation of Adsorbed Molecules. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:15828-15836. [PMID: 37901970 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Nonspherical gold nanoparticles (GNPs) are increasingly used to enhance sensitivity and selectivity in analytical methods such as surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for detecting trace biomarkers. However, there is limited research on the adsorption properties of aromatic thiols onto gold nanoparticles of different morphologies, where surface curvature varies significantly at the molecular level. In this study, we investigated the adsorption kinetics of 4-mercaptobenzoic acid, an aromatic molecule, on GNPs with different shapes using SERS. Our findings revealed significant differences in the adsorption behavior and binding site preferences of aromatic thiols on GNPs with distinct morphologies. While thiol molecules consider any surface site on nanospheres equally appealing, nanostars exhibit variations in curvature and surface energy, leading to initial binding with further repositioning from the tips of the nanostar after plasmon activation. To address these differences, we proposed a universal method to evaluate the quantity of tightly bound adsorbed molecules on GNPs independently of the particle size, shape, or concentration.
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- Anastasiia Tukova
- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
- Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Facilitated Advancement of Australia's Bioactives (FAAB), Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia
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Xu L, Du X, Liu T, Sun D. In situ and dynamic SERS monitoring of glutathione levels during cellular ferroptosis metabolism. Anal Bioanal Chem 2023; 415:6145-6153. [PMID: 37644323 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-04909-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Ferroptosis is a non-apoptotic cell death regulated by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. Glutathione (GSH), a key antioxidant against oxidative damage, is involved in one of the most important metabolic pathways of ferroptosis. Herein, an excellent plasmonic nanoprobe was developed for highly sensitive, in situ, dynamic real-time monitoring of intracellular GSH levels during ferroptosis. A nanoprobe was prepared by functionalizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with the probe molecule crystal violet (CV). The fluctuation in the SERS signal intensity of CV via the competitive displacement reaction can be used to detect GSH. The advantages of the plasmonic nanoprobe including low-cost production techniques, outstanding stability and biocompatibility, high specificity and sensitivity towards GSH with a detection limit of 0.05 μM. It enables real-time dynamic monitoring of GSH levels in living cells during erastin-induced ferroptosis. This approach is expected to provide important theoretical support for elucidating the GSH-related ferroptosis metabolic mechanism and advancing our understanding of ferroptosis-based cancer therapy. Overview of the workflow of sensing principle for highly sensitive, in situ and dynamic tracking of intracellular GSH levels during drug-triggered ferroptosis process.
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- Lixing Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
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- School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China.
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Xu L, Chen M, Cui Q, Wang C, Zhang M, Zheng L, Li S, Zhang H, Liang G. Ultra-clean ternary Au/Ag/AgCl nanoclusters favoring cryogenic temperature-boosted broadband SERS ultrasensitive detection. OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 31:26474-26495. [PMID: 37710508 DOI: 10.1364/oe.495426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Exploring multifunctional surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates with high sensitivity, broadband response property and reliable practicability should be required for ultrasensitive molecular detection in complex environments, which is heavily dependent on the photo-induced charge transfer (PICT) efficiency realized on the desirable nano-architectures. Herein, we introduce ultra-clean ternary Au/Ag/AgCl nanoclusters (NCs) with broadband resonance crossing the visible light to near-infrared region created by one step laser irradiation of mixed metal ion solution. Interestingly, the surface defects and interaction among these unique cluster-like ternary nanostructures would be further enhanced by thermal annealing treatment at 300°C, providing higher broadband SERS activities than the reference ternary nanoparticles under 457, 532, 633, 785, and 1064 nm wavelengths excitation. More importantly, the further promoted SERS activities of the resultant Au/Ag/AgCl NCs with achievable ∼5-fold enhancement than the initial one can be conventionally realized by simplistically declining the temperature from normal 20°C to cryogenic condition at about -196°C, due to the lower temperature-suppressed non-radiative recombination of lattice thermal phonons and photogenerated electrons. The cryogenic temperature-boosted SERS of the resultant Au/Ag/AgCl NCs enables the limit of detection (LOD) of folic acid (FA) biomolecules to be achieved as low as 10-12 M, which is obviously better than that of 10-9 M at room temperature condition. Overall, the smart Au/Ag/AgCl NCs-based broadband SERS sensor provides a new avenue for ultrasensitive biomolecular monitoring at cryogenic condition.
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Ngo L, Pham LQA, Tukova A, Hassanzadeh-Barforoushi A, Zhang W, Wang Y. Emerging integrated SERS-microfluidic devices for analysis of cancer-derived small extracellular vesicles. LAB ON A CHIP 2023. [PMID: 37314042 DOI: 10.1039/d3lc00156c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Cancer-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are specific subgroups of lipid bilayer vesicles secreted from cancer cells to the extracellular environment. They carry distinct biomolecules (e.g., proteins, lipids and nucleic acids) from their parent cancer cells. Therefore, the analysis of cancer-derived sEVs can provide valuable information for cancer diagnosis. However, the use of cancer-derived sEVs in clinics is still limited due to their small size, low amounts in circulating fluids, and heterogeneous molecular features, making their isolation and analysis challenging. Recently, microfluidic technology has gained great attention for its ability to isolate sEVs in minimal volume. In addition, microfluidics allows the isolation and detection of sEVs to be integrated into a single device, offering new opportunities for clinical application. Among various detection techniques, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has emerged as a promising candidate for integrating with microfluidic devices due to its ultra-sensitivity, stability, rapid readout, and multiplexing capability. In this tutorial review, we start with the design of microfluidics devices for isolation of sEVs and introduce the key factors to be considered for the design, and then discuss the integration of SERS and microfluidic devices by providing descriptive examples of the currently developed platforms. Lastly, we discuss the current limitations and provide our insights for utilising integrated SERS-microfluidics to isolate and analyse cancer-derived sEVs in clinical settings.
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- Long Ngo
- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia.
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Rhee K, Tukova A, Tavakkoli Yaraki M, Wang Y. Nanosupernova: a new anisotropic nanostructure for SERS. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:2087-2095. [PMID: 36647920 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05287c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Gold and/or silver nanostars are interesting anisotropic nanoparticles that have been used in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). In particular SERS nanotags consisting of gold nanostars and Raman reporter molecules have been widely utilised in biosensing and bioimaging. To improve the SERS activity of gold/silver nanostars, this paper details the development of a simple synthesis method that results in the formation of quasi-spherical SERS nanotags and larger highly anisotropic nanoparticles with a novel structure, which we have designated nanosupernova. The resulting SERS nanotags and nanosupernova contain gold/silver nanostars at their core, a self-assembled monolayer of Raman reporter molecules, and a final silver coating. The silver coating is the essential step responsible for the formation of the two types of particles, with incubation time, and type of Raman reporter molecule, the defining factor as to which forms. We discovered that the Raman reporter molecule, 5,5'-dithiobis-(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB), plays a crucial role in controlling the morphology of nanosupernova. We believe the larger highly anisotropic nanoparticles will open new applications in material sciences and in optical and electronic devices in the future.
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- Kristina Rhee
- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Ryde, New South Wales 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Ryde, New South Wales 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Ryde, New South Wales 2109, Australia.
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- School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Ryde, New South Wales 2109, Australia.
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