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Asa TA, Kumar P, Seo YJ. Dual amplification-based ultrasensitive and highly selective colorimetric detection of miRNA. Talanta 2024; 268:125269. [PMID: 37839321 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.125269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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In this study, we combined a Pradeep Kumar (PK)-probe with a ligation-transcription-ramified RCA (LTR) dual-amplification system for the isothermal colorimetric detection of miRNA 25-3P, where the PK-probe transformed from its pink color to colorless in the presence of the amplification byproduct pyrophosphate (PPi), thereby allowing the simple naked-eye qualitative detection of the miRNA. Through this double-amplification strategy, the limit of detection reached as low as 91.4 aM-quite extraordinary sensitivity for a colorimetric miRNA detection system based on absorbance readings. Our detection system also operated with high specificity, the result of using two different target-selective ligation steps (linear DNA ligation and circular DNA ligation) mediated by SplintR ligase, and so could discriminate single-mismatched from perfectly matched target sequences. We suspect that this ultrasensitive and selective PK-probe/LTR dual-amplification system should be a great colorimetric diagnostic for the detection of any miRNA with high efficiency.
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- Tasnima Alam Asa
- Department of Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, 54896, Republic of Korea.
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Wang P, Ding L, Zhang Y, Jiang X. A Novel Aptamer Biosensor Based on a Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing Chip for High-Sensitivity and Rapid Enrofloxacin Detection. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:1027. [PMID: 38131787 PMCID: PMC10741520 DOI: 10.3390/bios13121027] [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: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Enrofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone widely used in animal husbandry, presents environmental and human health hazards due to its stability and incomplete hydrolysis leading to residue accumulation. To address this concern, a highly sensitive aptamer biosensor utilizing a localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) sensing chip and microfluidic technology was developed for rapid enrofloxacin residue detection. AuNPs were prepared by the seed method and the AuNPs-Apt complexes were immobilized on the chip by the sulfhydryl groups modified on the end of the aptamer. The properties and morphologies of the sensing chip and AuNPs-Apt complexes were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-Vis spectrophotometer, and scanning electron microscope (SEM), respectively. The sensing chip was able to detect enrofloxacin in the range of 0.01-100 ng/mL with good linearity, and the relationship between the response of the sensing chip and the concentration was Δλ (nm) = 1.288log ConENR (ng/mL) + 5.245 (R2 = 0.99), with the limit of detection being 0.001 ng/mL. The anti-interference, repeatability, and selectivity of this sensing chip were studied in detail. Compared with other sensors, this novel aptamer biosensor based on AuNPs-Apt complexes is expected to achieve simple, stable, and economical application in the field of enrofloxacin detection.
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- Pan Wang
- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (P.W.); (Y.Z.)
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (P.W.); (Y.Z.)
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
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- National Engineering Research Center of Fiber Optic Sensing Technology and Networks, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (P.W.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China;
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Wang ZY, Sun MH, Zhang Q, Li PF, Wang K, Li XM. Advances in Point-of-Care Testing of microRNAs Based on Portable Instruments and Visual Detection. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:747. [PMID: 37504145 PMCID: PMC10377738 DOI: 10.3390/bios13070747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small noncoding RNAs that are approximately 22 nt in length and regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally. miRNAs play a vital role in both physiological and pathological processes and are regarded as promising biomarkers for cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and so on. Accurate detection of miRNA expression level in clinical samples is important for miRNA-guided diagnostics. However, the common miRNA detection approaches like RNA sequencing, qRT-PCR, and miRNA microarray are performed in a professional laboratory with complex intermediate steps and are time-consuming and costly, challenging the miRNA-guided diagnostics. Hence, sensitive, highly specific, rapid, and easy-to-use detection of miRNAs is crucial for clinical diagnosis based on miRNAs. With the advantages of being specific, sensitive, efficient, cost-saving, and easy to operate, point-of-care testing (POCT) has been widely used in the detection of miRNAs. For the first time, we mainly focus on summarizing the research progress in POCT of miRNAs based on portable instruments and visual readout methods. As widely available pocket-size portable instruments and visual detection play important roles in POCT, we provide an all-sided discussion of the principles of these methods and their main limitations and challenges, in order to provide a guide for the development of more accurate, specific, and sensitive POCT methods for miRNA detection.
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- Zhong-Yu Wang
- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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Kang Y, Zhang J, Zhao L, Yan H. Colorimetric miRNA detection based on self-primer-initiated CRISPR-Cas12a-assisted amplification. Biotechniques 2023; 74:172-178. [PMID: 37128982 DOI: 10.2144/btn-2023-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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miRNAs alter significantly throughout pregnancy to support the development of the fetus. However, sensitive detection of miRNA remains a challenge. Herein, a reliable miRNA detection approach integrating self-assembly-triggered signal amplification and CRISPR-Cas12a-system cleavage-based color generation is described. The colorimetric approach contains three signal amplification processes. The first signal amplification is formed by the released miRNA in a chain extension process. The produced sequence that is similar to the target miRNA initiates the second signal recycle. Finally, CRISPR-Cas12a-based transcleavage on linker sequences induces the third signal amplification. The method exhibits high sensitivity and a low limit of detection of 254 aM, showing promising prospects in disease diagnosis.
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- Ying Kang
- Obstetrics Department I, Northwest Women & Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710061, China
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- Obstetrics Department I, Northwest Women & Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710061, China
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- Obstetrics Department I, Northwest Women & Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710061, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Northwest Women & Children's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 710061, China
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Hosseinpour Moghadam N, Najafi R, Ghanbariasad A, Shiralizadeh Dezfuli A, Jalali A. Improving the selective naked-eye detection of COVID-19 mediated by simultaneously using three different target oligonucleotides coated on plasmonic AuNPs/hexagonal Ag@AuNPs. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:14372-14381. [PMID: 36995117 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2193989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) phenomenon provides a versatile property in biosensor technology. This uncommon feature was utilized to produce a homogeneous optical biosensor to detect COVID-19 by the naked-eye readout. In this work, we synthesized two types of plasmonic nanoparticles: (i) AuNPs and (ii) hexagonal core-shell nanoparticles-Au shell on AgNPs (Au@AgNPs). We report herein the development of two colorimetric biosensors employing the efficient targeting and the binding ability for three regions of the COVID-19 genome, that is, S-gene, N-gene and E-gene, at the same time. Two AuNPs and Ag@AuNPs individually coated with three different targets oligonucleotide sequence (TOs) (AuNPs-TOs-mix and Ag@AuNPs-TOs-mix) for simultaneous detection of S-gene, N-gene and E-gene of the COVID-19 virus, using the LSPR and naked-eye methods in the laboratory and biological samples. The target COVID-19 genome RNA detected using the AuNPs-TOs-mix and Ag@AuNPs-TOs-mix can achieve the same sensitivity. The detection ranges by the AuNPs-TOs-mix and Ag@AuNPs-TOs-mix are both sufficiently improved in equal amounts in comparison to any of the AuNPs-TOs and Ag@AuNPs-TOs. The sensitivity of the current COVID-19 biosensors were 94% and 96% based on the number of positive samples detected for AuNPs-TOs-mix and Ag@AuNPs-TOs-mix, respectively. Moreover, all the real-time PCR confirmed negative samples obtained the same results by the biosensor; accordingly, the specificity of this approach got to 100%. The current study reports a selective, reliable, reproducible and visual 'naked-eye' detection of COVID-19, devoid of the requirement of any sophisticated instrumental techniques.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Li CH, Chan MH, Chang YC, Hsiao M. Gold Nanoparticles as a Biosensor for Cancer Biomarker Determination. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28010364. [PMID: 36615558 PMCID: PMC9822408 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Molecular biology applications based on gold nanotechnology have revolutionary impacts, especially in diagnosing and treating molecular and cellular levels. The combination of plasmonic resonance, biochemistry, and optoelectronic engineering has increased the detection of molecules and the possibility of atoms. These advantages have brought medical research to the cellular level for application potential. Many research groups are working towards this. The superior analytical properties of gold nanoparticles can not only be used as an effective drug screening instrument for gene sequencing in new drug development but also as an essential tool for detecting physiological functions, such as blood glucose, antigen-antibody analysis, etc. The review introduces the principles of biomedical sensing systems, the principles of nanomaterial analysis applied to biomedicine at home and abroad, and the chemical surface modification of various gold nanoparticles.
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- Chien-Hsiu Li
- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
- Department and Graduate Institute of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Correspondence:
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Role of Nano-miRNAs in Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126836. [PMID: 35743278 PMCID: PMC9223810 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNA) are key regulators of gene expression, controlling different biological processes such as cellular development, differentiation, proliferation, metabolism, and apoptosis. The relationships between miRNA expression and the onset and progression of different diseases, such as tumours, cardiovascular and rheumatic diseases, and neurological disorders, are well known. A nanotechnology-based approach could match miRNA delivery and detection to move beyond the proof-of-concept stage. Different kinds of nanotechnologies can have a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of miRNA-related diseases such as cancer. Developing novel methodologies aimed at clinical practice represents a big challenge for the early diagnosis of specific diseases. Within this context, nanotechnology represents a wide emerging area at the forefront of research over the last two decades, whose potential has yet to be fully attained. Nanomedicine, derived from nanotechnology, can exploit the unique properties of nanometer-sized particles for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Through nanomedicine, specific treatment to counteract only cancer-cell proliferation will be improved, while leaving healthy cells intact. In this review, we dissect the properties of different nanocarriers and their roles in the early detection and treatment of cancer.
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Alba-Patiño A, Vaquer A, Barón E, Russell SM, Borges M, de la Rica R. Micro- and nanosensors for detecting blood pathogens and biomarkers at different points of sepsis care. Mikrochim Acta 2022; 189:74. [PMID: 35080669 PMCID: PMC8790942 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05171-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Severe infections can cause a dysregulated response leading to organ dysfunction known as sepsis. Sepsis can be lethal if not identified and treated right away. This requires measuring biomarkers and pathogens rapidly at the different points where sepsis care is provided. Current commercial approaches for sepsis diagnosis are not fast, sensitive, and/or specific enough for meeting this medical challenge. In this article, we review recent advances in the development of diagnostic tools for sepsis management based on micro- and nanostructured materials. We start with a brief introduction to the most popular biomarkers for sepsis diagnosis (lactate, procalcitonin, cytokines, C-reactive protein, and other emerging protein and non-protein biomarkers including miRNAs and cell-based assays) and methods for detecting bacteremia. We then highlight the role of nano- and microstructured materials in developing biosensors for detecting them taking into consideration the particular needs of every point of sepsis care (e.g., ultrafast detection of multiple protein biomarkers for diagnosing in triage, emergency room, ward, and intensive care unit; quantitative detection to de-escalate treatment; ultrasensitive and culture-independent detection of blood pathogens for personalized antimicrobial therapies; robust, portable, and web-connected biomarker tests outside the hospital). We conclude with an overview of the most utilized nano- and microstructured materials used thus far for solving issues related to sepsis diagnosis and point to new challenges for future development.
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- Alejandra Alba-Patiño
- Multidisciplinary Sepsis Group, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
- Department of Chemistry, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Sepsis Group, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
- Department of Chemistry, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Sepsis Group, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain.
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- Multidisciplinary Sepsis Group, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Sepsis Group, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain
- Multidisciplinary Sepsis Unit, ICU, Son Llàtzer University Hospital, Palma, Spain
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- Multidisciplinary Sepsis Group, Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Palma, Spain.
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Yang X, Zhang Z, Su M, Song Y. Research Progress on Nano Photonics Technology-based SARS-CoV-2 Detection※. ACTA CHIMICA SINICA 2022. [DOI: 10.6023/a21100469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Mummareddy S, Pradhan S, Narasimhan AK, Natarajan A. On Demand Biosensors for Early Diagnosis of Cancer and Immune Checkpoints Blockade Therapy Monitoring from Liquid Biopsy. BIOSENSORS 2021; 11:bios11120500. [PMID: 34940257 PMCID: PMC8699359 DOI: 10.3390/bios11120500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Recently, considerable interest has emerged in the development of biosensors to detect biomarkers and immune checkpoints to identify and measure cancer through liquid biopsies. The detection of cancer biomarkers from a small volume of blood is relatively fast compared to the gold standard of tissue biopsies. Traditional immuno-histochemistry (IHC) requires tissue samples obtained using invasive procedures and specific expertise as well as sophisticated instruments. Furthermore, the turnaround for IHC assays is usually several days. To overcome these challenges, on-demand biosensor-based assays were developed to provide more immediate prognostic information for clinicians. Novel rapid, highly precise, and sensitive approaches have been under investigation using physical and biochemical methods to sense biomarkers. Additionally, interest in understanding immune checkpoints has facilitated the rapid detection of cancer prognosis from liquid biopsies. Typically, these devices combine various classes of detectors with digital outputs for the measurement of soluble cancer or immune checkpoint (IC) markers from liquid biopsy samples. These sensor devices have two key advantages: (a) a small volume of blood drawn from the patient is sufficient for analysis, and (b) it could aid physicians in quickly selecting and deciding the appropriate therapy regime for the patients (e.g., immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy). In this review, we will provide updates on potential cancer markers, various biosensors in cancer diagnosis, and the corresponding limits of detection, while focusing on biosensor development for IC marker detection.
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- Sai Mummareddy
- Department of Biology and Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA;
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 603203, India;
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- Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-650-736-9822
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Kim JY, Mun SJ, Roh YH, Bong KW. Rapid colorimetric analysis of multiple microRNAs using encoded hydrogel microparticles. Analyst 2021; 146:5508-5516. [PMID: 34346406 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00622c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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microRNAs (miRNAs) have attracted much attention as potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of various fatal diseases. With increasing interest in miRNA detection at practical sites, colorimetric bead-based assays have garnered much attention, because these allow for simple analysis with cheap and portable devices. Among them, the encoded hydrogel microparticle-based colorimetric miRNA assay is considered as one of the promising techniques, due to its strengths, such as large multiplex capacity, acceptable sensitivity, and simple analysis. However, it still imposes a limitation in terms of the assay time, particularly the colorimetric reaction time, which is too long, making the practical application of the assay difficult and undermining its detection accuracy. In this work, we present a rapid colorimetric assay based on encoded hydrogel microparticles, which exhibits a significant decrease in the colorimetric reaction time due to two factors: (1) an increase in the number of enzymes bound to hydrogel microparticles via a post-synthesis functionalization method, and (2) an elevation in the enzyme reaction temperature during colorimetric labeling. We obtained a comparable sensitivity of the colorimetric assay with three different miRNA targets, even with a shortened colorimetric reaction time. Furthermore, we validated that our colorimetric detection method is suitable for multiplex miRNA detection, owing to its low cross-reactivity.
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- Ju Yeon Kim
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Olejnik B, Kozioł A, Brzozowska E, Ferens-Sieczkowska M. Application of selected biosensor techniques in clinical diagnostics. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2021; 21:925-937. [PMID: 34289786 DOI: 10.1080/14737159.2021.1957833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Examination of disease biomarkers mostly performed on crude materials, such as serum, meets some obstacles, resulting from sample complexity and the wide range of concentrations and sizes of the components. Techniques currently used in clinical diagnostics are usually time-consuming and expensive. The more sensitive and portable devices are needed for early diagnostics. Chemical sensors are devices that convert chemical information into parameters suitable for fast and precise processing and measurement. AREA COVERED We review the use of biosensors and their possible application in early diagnostics of some diseases like cancer or viral infections. We focus on different types of biorecognition and some technical modifications, lowering the limit of detection potentially attractive to medical practitioners. EXPERT OPINION Among the new diagnostic strategies, the use of biosensors is of increasing interest. In these techniques, the capture ligand interacts with the analyte of interest. Measuring interactions between partners in real time by surface plasmon resonance yields valuable information about kinetics and affinity in a short time and without labels. Importantly, the tendency in such techniques is to make biosensor devices smaller and the test results apparent with the naked eye, so they can be used in point-of-care medicine.
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- Beata Olejnik
- Department of Chemistry and Immunochemistry, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry and Immunochemistry, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wrocław, Poland
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- Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Laboratory of Medical Microbiology, Wrocław, Poland
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Mahmoud NN, Qabooq H, Alsotari S, Tarawneh OA, Aboalhaija NH, Shraim S, Alkilany AM, Khalil EA, Abu-Dahab R. Quercetin-gold nanorods incorporated into nanofibers: development, optimization and cytotoxicity. RSC Adv 2021; 11:19956-19966. [PMID: 35479887 PMCID: PMC9033756 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02004h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Herein, a polymeric nanofiber scaffold loaded with Quercetin (Quer)–gold nanorods (GNR) was developed and characterized. Several parameters related to loading Quer into GNR, incorporating the GNR-Quer into polymeric solutions, and fabricating the nanofibers by electrospinning were optimized. GNR-Quer loaded into a polymeric mixture of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) (21%) and poloxamer 407 (23%) has produced intact GNR-Quer-nanofibers with enhanced physical and mechanical properties. GNR-Quer-nanofibers demonstrated a slow pattern of Quer release over time compared to nanofibers free of GNR-Quer. Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) revealed enhanced uniformity and homogeneity of the GNR-Quer-nanofibers. GNR-Quer-nanofibers demonstrated a high ability to retain water upon incubation in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) for 24 h compared to nanofibers free of GNR-Quer. A cellular toxicity study indicated that the average cellular viability of human dermal fibroblasts was 76% after 24 h of exposure to the nanofibers containing a low concentration of GNR-Quer. Incorporating GNR-Quer into a mixture of 21% PLGA LMWT and 23% poloxamer 407 produced smooth, intact and uniform electrospun nanofibers with enhanced mechanical properties and hydration potential.![]()
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- Nouf N Mahmoud
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Amman 11733 Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Amman 11733 Jordan
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- Cell Therapy Center, The University of Jordan Amman 11942 Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Amman 11733 Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Amman 11733 Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Amman 11733 Jordan
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan Amman 11942 Jordan
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan Amman 11942 Jordan
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Thi Huong V, Thi Ta HK, Mai NXD, Van Tran TT, Khuyen BX, Trinh KTL, Lee NY, Phan BT, Tran NHT. Development of a highly sensitive sensor chip using optical diagnostic based on functionalized plasmonically active AuNPs. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 32:335505. [PMID: 33979787 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Measuring solution concentration plays an important role in chemical, biochemical, clinical diagnosis, environmental monitoring, and biological analyses. In this work, we develop a transmission-mode localized surface plasmon resonance sensor chip system and convenient method which is highly efficient, highly sensitive for detection sensing using multimode fiber. The plasmonically active sensor's surface AuNPs with high-density NPs were decorated onto 1 cm sensing length of various clad-free fiber in the form of homogeneous monolayer utilizing a self-assembly process for immobilization of the target molecule. The carboxyl bond is formed through a functional reaction on the sensor head. Using the significance in the refractive index difference and numerical aperture, which is caused by a variation in the concentration of measuring bovine serum albumin (BSA) protein which can be accurately measured by the output signal. The refractive index variation of the medium analyte layer can be converted to signal output power change at the He-Ne wavelength of 632.8 nm. The sensor detection limit was estimated to be 0.075 ng ml-1for BSA protein which shows high sensitivity compared to other types of label-free optical biosensors. This also leads to a possibility of finding the improvement in the sensitivity label-free biosensors. The conventional method should allow multimode fiber biosensors to become a possible replacement for conventional biosensing techniques based on fluorescence.
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- Vu Thi Huong
- Faculty Department of Information Communication, Convergence Technology, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, University of Science, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
- Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures (INOMAR), HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
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- Vietnam National University, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
- Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures (INOMAR), HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, University of Science, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
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- Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Industrial Environmental Engineering, College of Industrial Environmental Engineering, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Vietnam National University, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
- Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures (INOMAR), HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
- Laboratory of Advanced Materials, University of Science, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, University of Science, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
- Vietnam National University, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam
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Salapa J, Bushman A, Lowe K, Irudayaraj J. Nano drug delivery systems in upper gastrointestinal cancer therapy. NANO CONVERGENCE 2020; 7:38. [PMID: 33301056 PMCID: PMC7728832 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-020-00247-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) carcinomas are characterized as one of the deadliest cancer types with the highest recurrence rates. Their treatment is challenging due to late diagnosis, early metastasis formation, resistance to systemic therapy and complicated surgeries performed in poorly accessible locations. Current cancer medication face deficiencies such as high toxicity and systemic side-effects due to the non-specific distribution of the drug agent. Nanomedicine has the potential to offer sophisticated therapeutic possibilities through adjusted delivery systems. This review aims to provide an overview of novel approaches and perspectives on nanoparticle (NP) drug delivery systems for gastrointestinal carcinomas. Present regimen for the treatment of upper GI carcinomas are described prior to detailing various NP drug delivery formulations and their current and potential role in GI cancer theranostics with a specific emphasis on targeted nanodelivery systems. To date, only a handful of NP systems have met the standard of care requirements for GI carcinoma patients. However, an increasing number of studies provide evidence supporting NP-based diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Future development and strategic use of NP-based drug formulations will be a hallmark in the treatment of various cancers. This article seeks to highlight the exciting potential of novel NPs for targeted cancer therapy in GI carcinomas and thus provide motivation for further research in this field.
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- Julia Salapa
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
- Department of Physics, Technical University of Vienna, Karlsplatz 13, 1040 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
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- Carle Foundation Hospital South, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
- Carle-Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
- Carle-Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
- Cancer Center at Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
- Biomedical Research Facility, 3rd Floor Mills Breast Cancer Institute, Carle Foundation Hospital South, Urbana, IL 61801 USA
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Clinical Applications of Visual Plasmonic Colorimetric Sensing. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20216214. [PMID: 33143365 PMCID: PMC7663786 DOI: 10.3390/s20216214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Colorimetric analysis has become of great importance in recent years to improve the operationalization of plasmonic-based biosensors. The unique properties of nanomaterials have enabled the development of a variety of plasmonics applications on the basis of the colorimetric sensing provided by metal nanoparticles. In particular, the extinction of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) in the visible range has permitted the exploitation of LSPR colorimetric-based biosensors as powerful tools for clinical diagnostics and drug monitoring. This review summarizes recent progress in the biochemical monitoring of clinical biomarkers by ultrasensitive plasmonic colorimetric strategies according to the distance- or the morphology/size-dependent sensing modes. The potential of colorimetric nanosensors as point of care devices from the perspective of naked-eye detection is comprehensively discussed for a broad range of analytes including pharmaceuticals, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, bacteria, and viruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The practical suitability of plasmonic-based colorimetric assays for the rapid visual readout in biological samples, considering current challenges and future perspectives, is also reviewed.
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Enhancement of the Peroxidase-Like Activity of Iodine-Capped Gold Nanoparticles for the Colorimetric Detection of Biothiols. BIOSENSORS-BASEL 2020; 10:bios10090113. [PMID: 32882936 PMCID: PMC7558680 DOI: 10.3390/bios10090113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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A colorimetric assay was developed for the detection of biothiols, based on the peroxidase-like activity of iodine-capped gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). These AuNPs show a synergetic effect in the form of peroxidase-mimicking activity at the interface of AuNPs, while free AuNPs and iodine alone have weak catalytic properties. Thus, iodine-capped AuNPs possess good intrinsic enzymatic activity and trigger the oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), leading to a change in color from colorless to yellow. When added to solution, biothiols, such as cysteine, strongly bind to the interface of AuNPs via gold-thiol bonds, inhibiting the catalytic activity of AuNPs, resulting in a decrease in oxidized TMB. Using this strategy, cysteine could be linearly determined, at a wide range of concentrations (0.5 to 20 μM), with a detection limit of 0.5 μM using UV-Vis spectroscopy. This method was applied for the detection of cysteine in diluted human urine.
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Tian M, Yuan Z, Liu Y, Lu C, Ye Z, Xiao L. Recent advances of plasmonic nanoparticle-based optical analysis in homogeneous solution and at the single-nanoparticle level. Analyst 2020; 145:4737-4752. [PMID: 32500906 DOI: 10.1039/d0an00609b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Plasmonic nanoparticles with special localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) characters have been widely applied for optical sensing of various targets. With the combination of single nanoparticle imaging techniques, dynamic information of reactions and biological processes is obtained, facilitating the deep understanding of their principle and design of outstanding nanomaterials. In this review, we summarize the recently adopted optical analysis of diverse analytes based on plasmonic nanoparticles both in homogeneous solution and at the single-nanoparticle level. A brief introduction of LSPR is first discussed. Colorimetric and fluorimetric homogeneous detection examples by using different sensing mechanisms and strategies are provided. Single plasmonic nanoparticle-based analysis is concluded in two aspects: visualization of chemical reactions and understanding of biological processes. The basic sensing mechanisms and performances of these systems are introduced. Finally, this review highlights the challenges and future trend of plasmonic nanoparticle-based optical analysis systems.
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- Mingce Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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