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Xie Y, He J, He W, Iftikhar T, Zhang C, Su L, Zhang X. Enhanced Interstitial Fluid Extraction and Rapid Analysis via Vacuum Tube-Integrated Microneedle Array Device. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308716. [PMID: 38502884 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308716] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Advancing the development of point-of-care testing (POCT) sensors that utilize interstitial fluid (ISF) presents considerable obstacles in terms of rapid sampling and analysis. Herein, an innovative strategy is introduced that involves the use of a 3D-printed, hollow microneedle array patch (MAP), in tandem with a vacuum tube (VT) connected through a hose, to improve ISF extraction efficiency and facilitate expedited analysis. The employment of negative pressure by the VT allows the MAP device to effectively gather ≈18 µL of ISF from the dermis of a live rabbit ear within a concise period of 5 min. This methodology enables the immediate and minimally invasive measurement of glucose levels within the body, employing personal healthcare meters for quantification. The fusion of the VT and MAP technologies provides for their effortless integration into a comprehensive and mobile system for ISF analysis, accomplished by preloading the hose with custom sensing papers designed to detect specific analytes. Moreover, the design and functionality of this integrated VT-MAP system are intuitively user-friendly, eliminating the requirement for specialized medical expertise. This feature enhances its potential to make a significant impact on the field of decentralized personal healthcare.
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- Yuanting Xie
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Nano-Biosensing Technology, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (SZ), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Nano-Biosensing Technology, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Nano-Biosensing Technology, Marshall Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering, International Health Science Innovation Center, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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Trippa D, Scalenghe R, Basso MF, Panno S, Davino S, Morone C, Giovino A, Oufensou S, Luchi N, Yousefi S, Martinelli F. Next-generation methods for early disease detection in crops. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:245-261. [PMID: 37599270 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7733] [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: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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Plant pathogens are commonly identified in the field by the typical disease symptoms that they can cause. The efficient early detection and identification of pathogens are essential procedures to adopt effective management practices that reduce or prevent their spread in order to mitigate the negative impacts of the disease. In this review, the traditional and innovative methods for early detection of the plant pathogens highlighting their major advantages and limitations are presented and discussed. Traditional techniques of diagnosis used for plant pathogen identification are focused typically on the DNA, RNA (when molecular methods), and proteins or peptides (when serological methods) of the pathogens. Serological methods based on mainly enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) are the most common method used for pathogen detection due to their high-throughput potential and low cost. This technique is not particularly reliable and sufficiently sensitive for many pathogens detection during the asymptomatic stage of infection. For non-cultivable pathogens in the laboratory, nucleic acid-based technology is the best choice for consistent pathogen detection or identification. Lateral flow systems are innovative tools that allow fast and accurate results even in field conditions, but they have sensitivity issues to be overcome. PCR assays performed on last-generation portable thermocyclers may provide rapid detection results in situ. The advent of portable instruments can speed pathogen detection, reduce commercial costs, and potentially revolutionize plant pathology. This review provides information on current methodologies and procedures for the effective detection of different plant pathogens. © 2023 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Daniela Trippa
- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie Alimentari e Forestali, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie Alimentari e Forestali, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie Alimentari e Forestali, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie Alimentari e Forestali, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Regione Piemonte - Phytosanitary Division, Torino, Italy
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- Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA)-Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification (CREA-DC), Palermo, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università degli Studi di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, (CNR-IPSP), Florence, Italy
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- Department of Horticultural Science, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- National Research Council, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, (CNR-IPSP), Florence, Italy
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Vealan K, Joseph N, Alimat S, Karumbati AS, Thilakavathy K. Lateral flow assay: a promising rapid point-of-care testing tool for infections and non-communicable diseases. ASIAN BIOMED 2023; 17:250-266. [PMID: 38161347 PMCID: PMC10754503 DOI: 10.2478/abm-2023-0068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The point-of-care testing (POCT) approach has established itself as having remarkable importance in diagnosing various infectious and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The POCT approach has succeeded in meeting the current demand for having diagnostic strategies that can provide fast, sensitive, and highly accurate test results without involving complicated procedures. This has been accomplished by introducing rapid bioanalytical tools or biosensors such as lateral flow assays (LFAs). The production cost of these tools is very low, allowing developing countries with limited resources to utilize them or produce them on their own. Thus, their use has grown in various fields in recent years. More importantly, LFAs have created the possibility for a new era of incorporating nanotechnology in disease diagnosis and have already attained significant commercial success worldwide, making POCT an essential approach not just for now but also for the future. In this review, we have provided an overview of POCT and its evolution into the most promising rapid diagnostic approach. We also elaborate on LFAs with a special focus on nucleic acid LFAs.
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- Kumaravel Vealan
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang43400, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang43400, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry Malaysia, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Petaling Jaya46661, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Chemical Biology and Therapeutics, Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore560065, India
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang43400, Malaysia
- Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing), Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang43400, Selangor, Malaysia
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Lateral Flow Microarray-Based ELISA for Cytokines. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2612:141-155. [PMID: 36795365 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2903-1_11] [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: 02/17/2023]
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Cytokines are well known to be involved in numerous biological responses with diverse mechanisms of action, including the inflammatory process. The so-called "cytokine storm" has recently been associated with cases of severe COVID-19 infection.Lateral flow microarray (LFM) devices have been constructed for multiplex detection of cytokines. The LFM-cytokine rapid test involves the immobilization of an array of capture anti-cytokine antibodies. Here, we describe the methods to create and use multiplex lateral flow-based immunoassays based upon the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
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Otoo JA, Schlappi TS. REASSURED Multiplex Diagnostics: A Critical Review and Forecast. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12020124. [PMID: 35200384 PMCID: PMC8869588 DOI: 10.3390/bios12020124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The diagnosis of infectious diseases is ineffective when the diagnostic test does not meet one or more of the necessary standards of affordability, accessibility, and accuracy. The World Health Organization further clarifies these standards with a set of criteria that has the acronym ASSURED (Affordable, Sensitive, Specific, User-friendly, Rapid and robust, Equipment-free and Deliverable to end-users). The advancement of the digital age has led to a revision of the ASSURED criteria to REASSURED: Real-time connectivity, Ease of specimen collection, Affordable, Sensitive, Specific, User-friendly, Rapid and robust, Equipment-free or simple, and Deliverable to end-users. Many diagnostic tests have been developed that aim to satisfy the REASSURED criteria; however, most of them only detect a single target. With the progression of syndromic infections, coinfections and the current antimicrobial resistance challenges, the need for multiplexed diagnostics is now more important than ever. This review summarizes current diagnostic technologies for multiplexed detection and forecasts which methods have promise for detecting multiple targets and meeting all REASSURED criteria.
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Iles AH, He PJW, Katis IN, Galanis PP, John AJUK, Elkington P, Eason RW, Sones CL. Semi-quantitative detection of inflammatory biomarkers using a laser-patterned multiplexed lateral flow device. Talanta 2022; 237:122944. [PMID: 34736671 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Inflammatory markers including C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) have been shown to be useful biomarkers to improve triage speed and prevent the inappropriate use of antibiotics for infections such as pneumonia. Here, we present a novel and exciting solution to guide the administration of antibiotic treatment via rapid, semi-quantitative and multiplexed detection of CRP and PCT using an advanced lateral flow device (LFD) designed to have multiple parallel flow-paths, produced via the precise laser-based partitioning of the single flow-path of a standard LFD. Each flow-path within this multiplexed LFD has a unique detection capability which permits tailored detection of CRP within a predefined cut-off range (20 μg/mL - 100 μg/mL) and PCT above a pre-defined threshold (0.5 ng/mL). We demonstrate the use of this LFD in the successful detection of CRP and PCT semi-quantitatively within spiked human serum samples. This multiplexed near-patient assay has potential for development into a rapid triage and treatment of patients with suspected pneumonia.
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- Alice H Iles
- Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK.
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- Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
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- Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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- Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK
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Di Nardo F, Chiarello M, Cavalera S, Baggiani C, Anfossi L. Ten Years of Lateral Flow Immunoassay Technique Applications: Trends, Challenges and Future Perspectives. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:5185. [PMID: 34372422 PMCID: PMC8348896 DOI: 10.3390/s21155185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA) is by far one of the most successful analytical platforms to perform the on-site detection of target substances. LFIA can be considered as a sort of lab-in-a-hand and, together with other point-of-need tests, has represented a paradigm shift from sample-to-lab to lab-to-sample aiming to improve decision making and turnaround time. The features of LFIAs made them a very attractive tool in clinical diagnostic where they can improve patient care by enabling more prompt diagnosis and treatment decisions. The rapidity, simplicity, relative cost-effectiveness, and the possibility to be used by nonskilled personnel contributed to the wide acceptance of LFIAs. As a consequence, from the detection of molecules, organisms, and (bio)markers for clinical purposes, the LFIA application has been rapidly extended to other fields, including food and feed safety, veterinary medicine, environmental control, and many others. This review aims to provide readers with a 10-years overview of applications, outlining the trends for the main application fields and the relative compounded annual growth rates. Moreover, future perspectives and challenges are discussed.
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- Fabio Di Nardo
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.C.); (S.C.); (C.B.); (L.A.)
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Sang P, Hu Z, Cheng Y, Yu H, Xie Y, Yao W, Guo Y, Qian H. Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques in Immunoassay: An Integrated Approach with Hybrid Performance. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:5783-5797. [PMID: 34009975 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c07980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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An immunoassay is mostly employed for the direct detection of food contaminants, and a molecular assay for targeting nucleic acids employs amplification techniques for distinguishing genes. The integration of an immunoassay with nucleic acid amplification techniques inherits the direct and rapid performance of an immunoassay and the ultrasensitive merit of a molecular assay. Enthusiastic attention has been attracted in recent years on the utilization of isothermal amplification techniques in an immunoassay, as well as the employment of a lateral flow immunoassay in a molecular assay. Thus, this Review discussed these kinds of approaches from two categories: immuno-nucleic acid amplification (I-NAA) and nucleic acid amplification-immunoassay (NAA-I). The advantages, drawbacks, and future developments were discussed for a comprehensive understanding.
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- Panting Sang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- National Center for Technology Innovation on Fast Biological Detection of Grain Quality and Safety, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Wuxi Children's Hospital, Wuxi People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- National Center for Technology Innovation on Fast Biological Detection of Grain Quality and Safety, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- National Center for Technology Innovation on Fast Biological Detection of Grain Quality and Safety, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- National Center for Technology Innovation on Fast Biological Detection of Grain Quality and Safety, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- National Center for Technology Innovation on Fast Biological Detection of Grain Quality and Safety, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- National Center for Technology Innovation on Fast Biological Detection of Grain Quality and Safety, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- National Center for Technology Innovation on Fast Biological Detection of Grain Quality and Safety, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Khoothiam K, Boonbanjong P, Iempridee T, Luksirikul P, Japrung D. Isothermal detection of lncRNA using T7 RNA polymerase mediated amplification coupled with fluorescence-based sensor. Anal Biochem 2021; 629:114212. [PMID: 33872579 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2021.114212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In this study, the isothermal detection of a cervical cancer-associated long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), namely, lncRNA-ATB, was performed for the first time with high selectivity and sensitivity via a T7 RNA polymerase transcription-mediated amplification system combined with a graphene oxide (GO) fluorescence-based sensor. Specific lncRNA primers with the T7 promoter overhang were designed and further had with the efficient amplification ability of T7 RNA polymerase. This detection platform distinguished the target lncRNA-ATB from other lncRNAs. In addition, the super fluorescence quenching ability of GO resulted in the development of a switch on/off fluorescence sensor. The resulting platform was able to detect target lncRNAs from samples of cervical cancer cell lines (HeLa) and human sera with high selectivity and a low detection limit of 1.96 pg. Therefore, the assay developed in this study demonstrated a high potential as an alternative tool for lncRNA quantification in clinical diagnosis.
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- Krissana Khoothiam
- Division of Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Science, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani, Thailand.
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Lei R, Huo R, Mohan C. Current and emerging trends in point-of-care urinalysis tests. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2020; 20:69-84. [PMID: 31795785 PMCID: PMC7365142 DOI: 10.1080/14737159.2020.1699063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Introduction: The development of point-of-care testing (POCT) has made clinical diagnostics available, affordable, rapid, and easy to use since the 1990s.The significance of this platform rests on its potential to empower patients to monitor their own health status more frequently, in the convenience of their home, so that diseases can be diagnosed at the earliest possible time-point. Recent advances have expanded traditional formats such as qualitative or semi-quantitative dipsticks and lateral flow immunoassays to newer platforms such as microfluidics and paper-based assays where signals can be measured quantitatively using handheld devices.Areas covered: This review discusses: (1) working principles and operating mechanisms of both existing and emerging POCT platforms, (2) urine analytes measured using POCT in comparison to the laboratory or clinical 'gold standard,' and (3) limitations of existing POCT and expectations of emerging POCT in urinalysis.Expert opinion: Currently, a variety of biological samples such as urine, saliva, serum, plasma, and other fluids can be applied to POCT for quick diagnosis, especially in resource-limited settings. Emerging platforms will increasingly empower individuals to monitor their health status through frequent urine analysis even from their homes. The impact of these emerging technologies on healthcare is likely to be transformative.
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- Rongwei Lei
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX
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Liu H, Yu H, Peng ZQ, Yu YY, Xie JF, Yang Y. Visual and rapid detection of Plesiomonas shigelloides using loop-mediated isothermal amplification method. Lett Appl Microbiol 2019; 69:411-416. [PMID: 31563155 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Plesiomonas shigelloides is a common pathogen of aquatic animals and can pose a certain hazard to aquaculture. Here, we aimed to develop a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method for the visual detection of P. shigelloides to aid the diagnosis of infections caused by this pathogen in aquatic animals. We used LAMP to amplify P. shigelloides DNA and combined it with calcein or nucleic acid dipstick assay (NADA) to visualize the amplified products. The optimal LAMP amplification temperature was 64°C, and the reaction lasted for 50 min. The limit of detection of recombinant plasmids containing the target gene using the LAMP method was 2·0 × 102 copies per μl, which is ten times higher than that using conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR). LAMP products could be visualized without agarose gel electrophoresis. We tested 85 fish specimens using the established LAMP method and conventional PCR. The detection rate was 42·4% using the LAMP method and 34·1% using conventional PCR. Based on our results, the LAMP method combined with calcein or NADA is a rapid, specific, sensitive and accurate method for visual detection of fish-derived P. shigelloides and can be used for the laboratory diagnosis of infections caused by it. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: The combination of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and calcein and nucleic acid dipstick assay (NADA) provided a rapid, specific and sensitive method for detecting Plesiomonas shigelloides, which is an important pathogen that causes diseases in aquatic animals worldwide. In the present study, the LAMP method showed a higher detection rate than conventional PCR for P. shigelloides using templates from 85 fish specimens. Thus, the LAMP method could be a reliable and convenient tool for diagnosing diseases in aquatic animals in the laboratory.
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- H Liu
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precision Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precision Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precision Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precision Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precision Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precision Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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Ellingham O, David J, Culham A. Enhancing identification accuracy for powdery mildews using previously underexploited DNA loci. Mycologia 2019; 111:798-812. [DOI: 10.1080/00275514.2019.1643644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Oliver Ellingham
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AS, UK
- Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB, UK
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- Royal Horticultural Society Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB, UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6AS, UK
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Visual detection of bacterial DNA using activated paper stripe. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:642. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3748-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Yrad FM, Castañares JM, Alocilja EC. Visual Detection of Dengue-1 RNA Using Gold Nanoparticle-Based Lateral Flow Biosensor. Diagnostics (Basel) 2019; 9:diagnostics9030074. [PMID: 31336721 PMCID: PMC6787709 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics9030074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Dengue is a rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease. Early diagnosis is important for clinical screening, medical management, and disease surveillance. The objective of this study was to develop a colorimetric lateral flow biosensor (LFB) for the visual detection of dengue-1 RNA using dextrin-capped gold nanoparticle (AuNP) as label. The detection was based on nucleic acid sandwich-type hybridization among AuNP-labeled DNA reporter probe, dengue-1 target RNA, and dengue-1 specific DNA capture probe immobilized on the nitrocellulose membrane. Positive test generated a red test line on the LFB strip, which enabled visual detection. The optimized biosensor has a cut-off value of 0.01 µM using synthetic dengue-1 target. Proof-of-concept application of the biosensor detected dengue-1 virus in pooled human sera with a cut-off value of 1.2 × 104 pfu/mL. The extracted viral RNA, when coupled with nucleic acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA), was detected on the LFB in 20 min. This study first demonstrates the applicability of dextrin-capped AuNP as label for lateral flow assay. The biosensor being developed provides a promising diagnostic platform for early detection of dengue infection in high-risk resource-limited areas.
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- Flora M Yrad
- Nano-Biosensors Lab, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of San Carlos, Talamban, Cebu 6000, Philippines
- Department of Chemistry, Silliman University, Dumaguete 6200, Philippines
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- Nano-Biosensors Lab, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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Nucleic acid lateral flow assays using a conjugate of a DNA binding protein and carbon nanoparticles. Mikrochim Acta 2019; 186:426. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-019-3544-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Luo K, Kim HY, Oh MH, Kim YR. Paper-based lateral flow strip assay for the detection of foodborne pathogens: principles, applications, technological challenges and opportunities. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2018; 60:157-170. [PMID: 30311773 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1516623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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As a representative colorimetic biosnesor, paper-based LFSA have emerged as a promising and robust tool that can easily and instansly detect the presence of target biological components in food sample. Recently, LFSAs have gained a considerable attention as an alternative method for rapid diagnosis of foodborne pathogens to the conventional culture-based assays such as plate counting and PCR. One major drawback of the current LFSAs for the detection of pathogenic bacteria is the low sensitivity, limiting its practical applications in POCT. Not like many other protein-based biomarkers that are present in nM or pM range, the number of pathogenic bacteria that cause disease can be as low as few CFU/ml. Here, we review current advances in LFSAs for the detection of pathogenic bacteria in terms of chromatic agents and analyte types. Furthermore, recent approaches for signal enhancement and modifications of the LFSA architecture for multiplex detection of pathogenic bacteria are included in this review, together with the advantages and limitations of each techniques. Finally, the technological challenges and future prospect of LFSA-based POCT for the detection of pathogenic bacteria are discussed.
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- Ke Luo
- Institute of Life Sciences & Resources and Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104 Korea
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Resources and Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104 Korea
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- National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365 Korea
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- Institute of Life Sciences & Resources and Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104 Korea
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A fluorometric lateral flow assay for visual detection of nucleic acids using a digital camera readout. Mikrochim Acta 2018; 185:314. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-018-2856-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Rivas L, Reuterswärd P, Rasti R, Herrmann B, Mårtensson A, Alfvén T, Gantelius J, Andersson-Svahn H. A vertical flow paper-microarray assay with isothermal DNA amplification for detection of Neisseria meningitidis. Talanta 2018; 183:192-200. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.02.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Revised: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Takalkar S, Baryeh K, Liu G. Fluorescent carbon nanoparticle-based lateral flow biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of DNA. Biosens Bioelectron 2017; 98:147-154. [PMID: 28668773 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2017.06.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Revised: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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We report a fluorescent carbon nanoparticle (FCN)-based lateral flow biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of DNA. Fluorescent carbon nanoparticle with a diameter of around 15nm was used as a tag to label a detection DNA probe, which was complementary with the part of target DNA. A capture DNA probe was immobilized on the test zone of the lateral flow biosensor. Sandwich-type hybridization reactions among the FCN-labeled DNA probe, target DNA and capture DNA probe were performed on the lateral flow biosensor. In the presence of target DNA, FCNs were captured on the test zone of the biosensor and the fluorescent intensity of the captured FCNs was measured with a portable fluorescent reader. After systematic optimizations of experimental parameters (the components of running buffers, the concentration of detection DNA probe used in the preparation of FCN-DNA conjugates, the amount of FCN-DNA dispensed on the conjugate pad and the dispensing cycles of the capture DNA probes on the test-zone), the biosensor could detect a minimum concentration of 0.4 fM DNA. This study provides a rapid and low-cost approach for DNA detection with high sensitivity, showing great promise for clinical application and biomedical diagnosis.
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- Sunitha Takalkar
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA.
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Tram DTN, Wang H, Sugiarto S, Li T, Ang WH, Lee C, Pastorin G. Advances in nanomaterials and their applications in point of care (POC) devices for the diagnosis of infectious diseases. Biotechnol Adv 2016; 34:1275-1288. [PMID: 27686397 PMCID: PMC7127209 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2016.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Nanotechnology has gained much attention over the last decades, as it offers unique opportunities for the advancement of the next generation of sensing tools. Point-of-care (POC) devices for the selective detection of biomolecules using engineered nanoparticles have become a main research thrust in the diagnostic field. This review presents an overview on how the POC-associated nanotechnology, currently applied for the identification of nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies, might be further exploited for the detection of infectious pathogens: although still premature, future integrations of nanoparticles with biological markers that target specific microorganisms will enable timely therapeutic intervention against life-threatening infectious diseases.
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- Dai Thien Nhan Tram
- Pharmacy Department National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering, Drive 3, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering, Drive 3, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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- Pharmacy Department National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543, Singapore; NanoCore, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore; NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, Centre for Life Sciences (CeLS), Singapore 117456, Singapore.
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Eltzov E, Marks RS. Miniaturized Flow Stacked Immunoassay for Detecting Escherichia coli in a Single Step. Anal Chem 2016; 88:6441-9. [PMID: 27218705 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.6b01034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Commercially available systems that provide cost-effective, fast, simple, and portable solutions for health and environmental applications are few despite advancements in bioassays and biosensor research. We have developed a new system based on stacked membranes, each layer with a specific function. Samples were added onto the bottom-most layer, and as each layer becomes wet, the analyte pushes through to the next membrane layers. During migration, the analyte attaches with the corresponding antibody, itself conjugated with horseradish peroxidase (HRP) to produce a measurable signal. To prevent false positive results, blocking layer membranes are added to stop unbound antibodies from reaching the top membrane. Thus, only analyte/antibody-HRP complex will generate a signal. In order to prove this concept, Escherichia coli was used as the target analyte. After optimization, our immunoassay sensitivity was adjusted to 100 cells mL(-1). Different environmental water sources were also tested to demonstrate the sensitivity and specificity of our proposed stacked bioassay. Simplicity, low price, sensitivity, and modularity (capability to change to any target analyte) make this idea very promising for future commercialization.
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- Evgeni Eltzov
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technology University , Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technology University , Nanyang Avenue, 639798, Singapore
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Adhikari M, Strych U, Kim J, Goux H, Dhamane S, Poongavanam MV, Hagström AEV, Kourentzi K, Conrad JC, Willson RC. Aptamer-Phage Reporters for Ultrasensitive Lateral Flow Assays. Anal Chem 2015; 87:11660-5. [PMID: 26456715 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5b00702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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We introduce the modification of bacteriophage particles with aptamers for use as bioanalytical reporters, and demonstrate the use of these particles in ultrasensitive lateral flow assays. M13 phage displaying an in vivo biotinylatable peptide (AviTag) genetically fused to the phage tail protein pIII were used as reporter particle scaffolds, with biotinylated aptamers attached via avidin-biotin linkages, and horseradish peroxidase (HRP) reporter enzymes covalently attached to the pVIII coat protein. These modified viral nanoparticles were used in immunochromatographic sandwich assays for the direct detection of IgE and of the penicillin-binding protein from Staphylococcus aureus (PBP2a). We also developed an additional lateral flow assay for IgE, in which the analyte is sandwiched between immobilized anti-IgE antibodies and aptamer-bearing reporter phage modified with HRP. The limit of detection of this LFA was 0.13 ng/mL IgE, ∼100 times lower than those of previously reported IgE assays.
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- Meena Adhikari
- Department of Biology & Biochemistry, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77004, United States
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- Department of Biology & Biochemistry, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77004, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Department of Biology & Biochemistry, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77004, United States
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- Department of Biology & Biochemistry, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77004, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77204, United States
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- Department of Biology & Biochemistry, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77004, United States.,Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77204, United States.,Centro de Biotecnología FEMSA, Tecnológico de Monterrey , Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Sajid M, Kawde AN, Daud M. Designs, formats and applications of lateral flow assay: A literature review. JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2014.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 444] [Impact Index Per Article: 49.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Terao Y, Takeshita K, Nishiyama Y, Morishita N, Matsumoto T, Morimatsu F. Promising Nucleic Acid Lateral Flow Assay Plus PCR for Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli. J Food Prot 2015; 78:1560-8. [PMID: 26219371 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-14-495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a frequent cause of foodborne infections, and methods for rapid and reliable detection of STEC are needed. A nucleic acid lateral flow assay (NALFA) plus PCR was evaluated for detecting STEC after enrichment. When cell suspensions of 45 STEC strains, 14 non-STEC strains, and 13 non-E. coli strains were tested with the NALFA plus PCR, all of the STEC strains yielded positive results, and all of the non-STEC and non-E. coli strains yielded negative results. The lower detection limit for the STEC strains ranged from 0.1 to 1 pg of genomic DNA (about 20 to 200 CFU) per test, and the NALFA plus PCR was able to detect Stx1- and Stx2-producing E. coli strains with similar sensitivities. The ability of the NALFA plus PCR to detect STEC in enrichment cultures of radish sprouts, tomato, raw ground beef, and beef liver inoculated with 10-fold serially diluted STEC cultures was comparable to that of a real-time PCR assay (at a level of 100 to 100,000 CFU/ml in enrichment culture). The bacterial inoculation test in raw ground beef revealed that the lower detection limit of the NALFA plus PCR was also comparable to that obtained with a real-time PCR assay that followed the U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines. Although further evaluation is required, these results suggest that the NALFA plus PCR is a specific and sensitive method for detecting STEC in a food manufacturing plant.
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- Yoshitaka Terao
- R&D Center, NH Foods Ltd., 3-3 Midorigahara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 300-2646, Japan.
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- R&D Center, NH Foods Ltd., 3-3 Midorigahara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 300-2646, Japan
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- R&D Center, NH Foods Ltd., 3-3 Midorigahara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 300-2646, Japan
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- R&D Center, NH Foods Ltd., 3-3 Midorigahara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 300-2646, Japan
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- R&D Center, NH Foods Ltd., 3-3 Midorigahara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 300-2646, Japan
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- R&D Center, NH Foods Ltd., 3-3 Midorigahara, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 300-2646, Japan
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Goryacheva IY. Contemporary trends in the development of immunochemical methods for medical analysis. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2015. [DOI: 10.1134/s1061934815080092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Liu H, Zhan F, Liu F, Zhu M, Zhou X, Xing D. Visual and sensitive detection of viable pathogenic bacteria by sensing of RNA markers in gold nanoparticles based paper platform. Biosens Bioelectron 2014; 62:38-46. [PMID: 24973541 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2014.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2014] [Revised: 06/05/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Food-borne pathogens have been recognized as a major cause of human infections worldwide. Their identification needs to be simpler, cheaper and more reliable than the traditional methods. Here, we constructed a low-cost paper platform for viable pathogenic bacteria detection with the naked eye. In this study, an effective isothermal amplification method was used to amplify the hlyA mRNA gene, a specific RNA marker in Listeria monocytogenes. The amplification products were applied to the paper-based platform to perform a visual test using sandwich hybridization assays. When the RNA products migrated along the platform by capillary action, the gold nanoparticles accumulated at the designated area. Under optimized experimental conditions, as little as 0.5 pg/μL genomic RNA from L. monocytogenes could be detected. It could also be used to specifically detect 20 CFU/mL L. monocytogenes from actual samples. The whole assay process, including RNA extraction, amplification, and visualization, can be completed within several hours. This method is suitable for point-of-care applications to detect food-borne pathogens, as it can overcome the false-positive results caused by amplifying nonviable L. monocytogenes. Furthermore, the results can be imaged and transformed into a two-dimensional bar code through an Android-based smart phone for further analysis or in-field food safety tracking.
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- Hongxing Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Laser Life Science & Institute of Laser Life Science, College of Biophotonics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510631, China.
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Xu Y, Liu Y, Wu Y, Xia X, Liao Y, Li Q. Fluorescent probe-based lateral flow assay for multiplex nucleic acid detection. Anal Chem 2014; 86:5611-4. [PMID: 24892496 DOI: 10.1021/ac5010458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Here we report a rapid, low cost, and disposable dipstick-type DNA biosensor that enables multiplex detection in a single assay. The fluorescent probes labeled with different fluorophores were introduced into the lateral flow nucleic acid testing system. In combination with multiple immobilized probes arranged in an array formant on the membrane, a dual-color fluorescent lateral flow DNA biosensor was developed using a portable fluorescence reader. Up to 13 human papillomavirus types could be detected simultaneously by a single-step operation in less than 30 min after linear-after-the-exponential (LATE)-PCR. The sensitivity was determined to be 10-10(2) copies plasmid DNA/μL. The specificity study showed no cross-reactivity among the 31 different common HPV types. In the clinical validation, 95.3% overall agreement showed very good potential for this method in the clinical application when compared to a commercial kit.
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- Ye Xu
- Engineering Research Centre of Molecular Diagnostics, Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University , Xiamen 361102, China
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MAO X, GURUNG A, XU H, BALODA M, HE Y, LIU G. Simultaneous Detection of Nucleic Acid and Protein Using Gold Nanoparticles and Lateral Flow Device. ANAL SCI 2014; 30:637-42. [DOI: 10.2116/analsci.30.637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Xun MAO
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University
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- Institute of Medical Systems Biology, Guangdong Medical College
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University
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Hartman MR, Ruiz RCH, Hamada S, Xu C, Yancey KG, Yu Y, Han W, Luo D. Point-of-care nucleic acid detection using nanotechnology. NANOSCALE 2013; 5:10141-54. [PMID: 24057263 DOI: 10.1039/c3nr04015a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Recent developments in nanotechnology have led to significant advancements in point-of-care (POC) nucleic acid detection. The ability to sense DNA and RNA in a portable format leads to important applications for a range of settings, from on-site detection in the field to bedside diagnostics, in both developing and developed countries. We review recent innovations in three key process components for nucleic acid detection: sample preparation, target amplification, and read-out modalities. We discuss how the advancements realized by nanotechnology are making POC nucleic acid detection increasingly applicable for decentralized and accessible testing, in particular for the developing world.
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- Mark R Hartman
- Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.
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Mao X, Wang W, Du TE. Dry-reagent nucleic acid biosensor based on blue dye doped latex beads and lateral flow strip. Talanta 2013; 114:248-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2013.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2013] [Revised: 04/17/2013] [Accepted: 04/21/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Liu CC, Yeung CY, Chen PH, Yeh MK, Hou SY. Salmonella detection using 16S ribosomal DNA/RNA probe-gold nanoparticles and lateral flow immunoassay. Food Chem 2013; 141:2526-32. [PMID: 23870991 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.05.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2012] [Revised: 02/05/2013] [Accepted: 05/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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An ultrasensitive, simple, and fast lateral flow immunoassay for Salmonella detection using gold nanoparticles conjugated with a DNA probe, which is complementary to the 16S ribosomal RNA and DNA of Salmonella, has been developed. The detection limit is 5 fmol for the synthetic single-stranded DNA. For the Salmonella cultured samples, the nucleic acids from 10(7) bacteria were rapidly detected in 30 min. After silver enhancement, the detection limit was as low as 10(4) cells which is lower than 10(5) bacteria cells, the human infective dose of food-borne Salmonella. Furthermore, the probes used in this study are specific to Salmonella compared to several other Enterobacteriaceae. This approach would be a useful tool for microbial detection regarding food safety or clinical diagnosis. It is also suitable for large-scale screening in developing countries because it is low-cost, sensitive, specific and convenient.
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- Cheng-Che Liu
- Graduate Institute of Engineering Technology Doctoral, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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Almassian DR, Cockrell LM, Nelson WM. Portable nucleic acid thermocyclers. Chem Soc Rev 2013; 42:8769-98. [DOI: 10.1039/c3cs60144g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Olasagasti F, Ruiz de Gordoa JC. Miniaturized technology for protein and nucleic acid point-of-care testing. Transl Res 2012; 160:332-45. [PMID: 22683416 PMCID: PMC7104926 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2012.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2011] [Revised: 02/22/2012] [Accepted: 02/24/2012] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The field of point-of-care (POC) testing technology is developing quickly and producing instruments that are increasingly reliable, while their size is being gradually reduced. Proteins are a common target for POC analyses and the detection of protein markers typically involves immunoassays aimed at detecting different groups of proteins such as tumor markers, inflammation proteins, and cardiac markers; but other techniques can also be used to analyze plasma proteins. In the case of nucleic acids, hybridization and amplification strategies can be used to record electromagnetic or electric signals. These techniques allow for the identification of specific viral or bacterial infections as well as specific cancers. In this review, we consider some of the latest advances in the analysis of specific nucleic acid and protein biomarkers, taking into account their trend toward miniaturization and paying special attention to the technology that can be implemented in future applications, such as lab-on-a-chip instruments.
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Key Words
- poc, point-of-care
- lfi, lateral flow immunochromatography
- psa, prostate-specific antigen
- hcg, human chorionic gonadotropin
- tsh, thyroid-stimulating hormone
- seb, staphylococcal enterotixin b
- fret, förster resonance energy transfer
- mmp, matrix metalloproteinase 9
- bnp, b-type natriuretic peptide
- crp, c-reactive protein
- pdms, polydimethylsiloxane
- ig, immunoglobulin
- hb a1c, hemoglobin a1c
- ag, antigen
- ab, antibody
- tnfα, tumor necrosis factor α
- pct, procalcitonin
- il, interleukin
- pcr, polymerase chain reaction
- ca, cancer antigen
- cea, carcinoembryonic antigen
- nmp, nuclear matrix protein
- s100β, s100 calcium binding protein beta
- elisa, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
- vegf, vascular endothelial growth factor
- pmma, methyl methacrylate
- ctni, cardiac troponin i
- egf, epidermal growth factor
- ip, interferon-inducible
- mcp, monocyte chemoattractant protein
- timp-1, tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1
- rantes, regulated upon activation, normal t cell expressed and secreted
- mip-1 β, macrophage inflammatory protein-beta
- ctnt, cardiac troponin t
- hrp, horseradish peroxidase
- si-fet, silicon field-effect-transistor
- afp, alpha fetoprotein
- act, antichymotrypsin
- mia, magnetic immunoassay
- apc, allophycocyanin
- he4, human epididymis protein 4
- tmb, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine
- hp, hairpin
- lamp, loop-mediated isothermal amplification
- mrsa, methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
- fmdv, foot-and-mouth disease virus
- mμlamp, multiplex microfluidic lamp
- had, helicase-dependent amplification
- nasba, nucleic acid sequence based amplification
- lfm, lateral flow chromatography microarrays
- hsp, heat shock proteins
- spr, surface plasmon resonance
- mems, micro-electro-mechanical systems
- mimed, magnetic integrated microfluidic electrochemical detectors
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- Felix Olasagasti
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Farmazia Fakultatea/Facultad de Farmacia, UPV-EHU, Gasteiz, Spain.
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Rohrman BA, Leautaud V, Molyneux E, Richards-Kortum RR. A lateral flow assay for quantitative detection of amplified HIV-1 RNA. PLoS One 2012; 7:e45611. [PMID: 23029134 PMCID: PMC3448666 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0045611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2012] [Accepted: 08/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Although the accessibility of HIV treatment in developing nations has increased dramatically over the past decade, viral load testing to monitor the response of patients receiving therapy is often unavailable. Existing viral load technologies are often too expensive or resource-intensive for poor settings, and there is no appropriate HIV viral load test currently available at the point-of-care in low resource settings. Here, we present a lateral flow assay that employs gold nanoparticle probes and gold enhancement solution to detect amplified HIV RNA quantitatively. Preliminary results show that, when coupled with nucleic acid sequence based amplification (NASBA), this assay can detect concentrations of HIV RNA that match the clinically relevant range of viral loads found in HIV patients. The lateral flow test is inexpensive, simple and rapid to perform, and requires few resources. Our results suggest that the lateral flow assay may be integrated with amplification and sample preparation technologies to serve as an HIV viral load test for low-resource settings.
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- Brittany A. Rohrman
- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, United States of America
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas, United States of America
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- Paediatric Department, College of Medicine, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi
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Impact of immobilization support on colorimetric microarrays performances. Biosens Bioelectron 2012; 35:94-100. [PMID: 22425224 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2012.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2011] [Revised: 02/01/2012] [Accepted: 02/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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We report here a comparison of support materials for colorimetric hybridization assays on microarrays. Four surfaces with various chemistries and architectures (roughness and porosity) were evaluated: (i) bare and (ii) activated polystyrene surfaces classically used for ELISA; (iii) a double-sided adhesive support; and (iv) a porous nitrocellulose/cellulose acetate membrane. Each substrate was functionalized with a microarray of probes and subjected to an enzymatic colorimetric DNA hybridization test. Tests were carried out in a 96-well assembly suitable for automated high-throughput analysis. Colorimetry results, microscopy observations and a chemiluminescence study showed that the test efficiency not only depends on the surface probe density but that the capacity of the material to retain the colored enzymatic product is also a critical parameter. All parameters being considered, the adhesive coated surface proposes the best surface properties for efficient colorimetric microarrays.
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Addanki KC, Sheraz M, Knight K, Williams K, Pace DG, Bagasra O. Detection of anthrax toxin genetic sequences by the solid phase oligo-probes. Indian J Med Microbiol 2011; 29:372-8. [DOI: 10.4103/0255-0857.90169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Le Goff GC, Blum LJ, Marquette CA. Enhanced Colorimetric Detection on Porous Microarrays Using in Situ Substrate Production. Anal Chem 2011; 83:3610-5. [DOI: 10.1021/ac200306d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Gaelle C. Le Goff
- Equipe Génie Enzymatique, Membranes Biomimétiques et Assemblages Supramoléculaires, Institut de Chimie et Biochimie Moléculaires et Supramoléculaires, Université Lyon 1, CNRS 5246 ICBMS, Bâtiment CPE-43, bd du 11 novembre 1918-69622 Villeurbanne, Cedex, France
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- Equipe Génie Enzymatique, Membranes Biomimétiques et Assemblages Supramoléculaires, Institut de Chimie et Biochimie Moléculaires et Supramoléculaires, Université Lyon 1, CNRS 5246 ICBMS, Bâtiment CPE-43, bd du 11 novembre 1918-69622 Villeurbanne, Cedex, France
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- Equipe Génie Enzymatique, Membranes Biomimétiques et Assemblages Supramoléculaires, Institut de Chimie et Biochimie Moléculaires et Supramoléculaires, Université Lyon 1, CNRS 5246 ICBMS, Bâtiment CPE-43, bd du 11 novembre 1918-69622 Villeurbanne, Cedex, France
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Büscher P. Nucleic acid lateral flow tests for molecular diagnosis: an update. EXPERT OPINION ON MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS 2011; 5:85-89. [PMID: 23480582 DOI: 10.1517/17530059.2011.542143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Lateral flow tests for molecular diagnosis have enormous potential in the fields of clinical practice, food safety, genotyping and environmental contamination. This paper describes the basic features of nucleic acid lateral flow (NALF) tests and some recent evolutions in this domain. The paper intentionally does not report on the accuracy of NALF tests, a largely under-investigated aspect of these tests. As for lateral flow immunoassays, NALF tests are intended to simplify detection of an analyte. Thus, designing NALF tests that are less dependent on or independent of sophisticated equipment remains a major challenge.
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- Philippe Büscher
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Department of Parasitology, Parasite Diagnostics Unit, Nationalestraat 155, B-2000 Antwerpen, Belgium +32 3 247 63 71 ; +32 3 247 63 73 ;
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Noguera P, Posthuma-Trumpie GA, van Tuil M, van der Wal FJ, de Boer A, Moers APHA, van Amerongen A. Carbon nanoparticles in lateral flow methods to detect genes encoding virulence factors of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Anal Bioanal Chem 2011; 399:831-8. [PMID: 21046083 PMCID: PMC3015178 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-010-4334-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2010] [Revised: 10/07/2010] [Accepted: 10/12/2010] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The use of carbon nanoparticles is shown for the detection and identification of different Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli virulence factors (vt1, vt2, eae and ehxA) and a 16S control (specific for E. coli) based on the use of lateral flow strips (nucleic acid lateral flow immunoassay, NALFIA). Prior to the detection with NALFIA, a rapid amplification method with tagged primers was applied. In the evaluation of the optimised NALFIA strips, no cross-reactivity was found for any of the antibodies used. The limit of detection was higher than for quantitative PCR (q-PCR), in most cases between 10(4) and 10(5) colony forming units/mL or 0.1-0.9 ng/μL DNA. NALFIA strips were applied to 48 isolates from cattle faeces, and results were compared to those achieved by q-PCR. E. coli virulence factors identified by NALFIA were in very good agreement with those observed in q-PCR, showing in most cases sensitivity and specificity values of 1.0 and an almost perfect agreement between both methods (kappa coefficient larger than 0.9). The results demonstrate that the screening method developed is reliable, cost-effective and user-friendly, and that the procedure is fast as the total time required is <1 h, which includes amplification.
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- P. Noguera
- Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research, Biomolecular Sensing & Diagnostics, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
- Instituto de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, Departamento de Química, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Camino de Vera, s/n, 46020 Valencia, Spain
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- Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research, Biomolecular Sensing & Diagnostics, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research, Biomolecular Sensing & Diagnostics, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Wageningen UR Central Veterinary Institute, Division Bacteriology and TSEs, P.O. Box 65, 8200 AB Lelystad, the Netherlands
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- Wageningen UR Central Veterinary Institute, Division Bacteriology and TSEs, P.O. Box 65, 8200 AB Lelystad, the Netherlands
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- Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research, Biomolecular Sensing & Diagnostics, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Wageningen UR Food & Biobased Research, Biomolecular Sensing & Diagnostics, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA Wageningen, the Netherlands
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A lateral flow protein microarray for rapid determination of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia status in bovine serum. J Microbiol Methods 2010; 82:11-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2010.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2009] [Revised: 03/07/2010] [Accepted: 03/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Ngom B, Guo Y, Wang X, Bi D. Development and application of lateral flow test strip technology for detection of infectious agents and chemical contaminants: a review. Anal Bioanal Chem 2010; 397:1113-35. [PMID: 20422164 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-010-3661-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 293] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2010] [Revised: 03/10/2010] [Accepted: 03/16/2010] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Recent progress in the laboratory has been a result of improvements in rapid analytical techniques. An update of the applications of lateral flow tests (also called immunochromatographic assay or test strip) is presented in this review manuscript. We emphasized the description of this technology in the detection of a variety of biological agents and chemical contaminants (e.g. veterinary drugs, toxins and pesticides). It includes outstanding data, such as sample treatment, sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and reproducibility. Lateral flow tests provide advantages in simplicity and rapidity when compared to the conventional detection methods.
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- Babacar Ngom
- State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Lee WG, Kim YG, Chung BG, Demirci U, Khademhosseini A. Nano/Microfluidics for diagnosis of infectious diseases in developing countries. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2010; 62:449-57. [PMID: 19954755 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2009.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 200] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2009] [Accepted: 09/14/2009] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Nano/Microfluidic technologies are emerging as powerful enabling tools for diagnosis and monitoring of infectious diseases in both developed and developing countries. Miniaturized nano/microfluidic platforms that precisely manipulate small fluid volumes can be used to enable medical diagnosis in a more rapid and accurate manner. In particular, these nano/microfluidic diagnostic technologies are potentially applicable to global health applications, since they are disposable, inexpensive, portable, and easy-to-use for detection of infectious diseases. In this paper, we review recent advances in nano/microfluidic technologies for clinical point-of-care applications at resource-limited settings in developing countries.
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Tomlinson JA, Dickinson MJ, Boonham N. Rapid detection of Phytophthora ramorum and P. kernoviae by two-minute DNA extraction followed by isothermal amplification and amplicon detection by generic lateral flow device. PHYTOPATHOLOGY 2010; 100:143-9. [PMID: 20055648 DOI: 10.1094/phyto-100-2-0143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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ABSTRACT A method for nucleic-acid-based detection of pathogens in plant material has been developed which comprises a simple and rapid method for extracting DNA on the nitrocellulose membranes of lateral-flow devices, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) of target DNA using labeled primers, and detection of the generically labeled amplification products by a sandwich immunoassay in a lateral-flow-device format. Each of these steps can be performed without specialist equipment and is suitable for on-site use, and a result can be obtained in just over an hour. A LAMP assay for the detection of plant DNA (cytochrome oxidase gene) can be used in conjunction with pathogen-specific assays to confirm negative results. The use of this method is demonstrated for the detection of Phytophthora ramorum, the causal agent of sudden oak death and dieback/leaf blight in a range of tree, shrub, and herbaceous species, and the recently described pathogen P. kernoviae.
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- J A Tomlinson
- The Food and Environmental Research Agency, Sand Hutton, York YO41 1LZ, United Kingdom.
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Mark D, Haeberle S, Roth G, Von Stetten F, Zengerle R. Microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip Platforms: Requirements, Characteristics and Applications. MICROFLUIDICS BASED MICROSYSTEMS 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-9029-4_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Mark D, Haeberle S, Roth G, von Stetten F, Zengerle R. Microfluidic lab-on-a-chip platforms: requirements, characteristics and applications. Chem Soc Rev 2010; 39:1153-82. [PMID: 20179830 DOI: 10.1039/b820557b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 765] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Daniel Mark
- HSG-IMIT-Institut für Mikro- und Informationstechnik, Wilhelm-Schickard-Strasse 10, 78052 Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany
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Mao X, Ma Y, Zhang A, Zhang L, Zeng L, Liu G. Disposable Nucleic Acid Biosensors Based on Gold Nanoparticle Probes and Lateral Flow Strip. Anal Chem 2009; 81:1660-8. [PMID: 19159221 DOI: 10.1021/ac8024653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 285] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Xun Mao
- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, DiaCarta LLC, 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Panomics, Inc., 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642-8647, and Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510663
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, DiaCarta LLC, 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Panomics, Inc., 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642-8647, and Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510663
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, DiaCarta LLC, 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Panomics, Inc., 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642-8647, and Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510663
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, DiaCarta LLC, 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Panomics, Inc., 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642-8647, and Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510663
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, DiaCarta LLC, 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Panomics, Inc., 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642-8647, and Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510663
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, DiaCarta LLC, 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Panomics, Inc., 6519 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, California 94555, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York 14642-8647, and Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics, Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510663
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Development of a magnetic bead microarray for simultaneous and simple detection of four pestiviruses. J Virol Methods 2009; 155:1-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2008.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2008] [Revised: 04/04/2008] [Accepted: 04/08/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Paul Yager
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-5061;
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Mens PF, van Amerongen A, Sawa P, Kager PA, Schallig HDFH. Molecular diagnosis of malaria in the field: development of a novel 1-step nucleic acid lateral flow immunoassay for the detection of all 4 human Plasmodium spp. and its evaluation in Mbita, Kenya. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 2008; 61:421-7. [PMID: 18455349 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2008.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2007] [Revised: 03/14/2008] [Accepted: 03/18/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Microscopy is frequently used for malaria diagnosis, but at low parasitemia, it becomes less sensitive and time consuming. Molecular tools allow for specific/sensitive diagnosis, but current formats, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) combined with gel electrophoresis and real-time PCR assays, are difficult to implement in resource-poor settings. Development of a simple, fast, sensitive, and specific detection system, nucleic acid lateral flow immunoassay (NALFIA) for amplified pan-Plasmodium PCR products, is described. The NALFIA lower detection limit is 0.3 to 3 parasites/microL, 10-fold more sensitive than gel electrophoresis analysis. Evaluating 650 clinically suspected malaria cases with the pan-Plasmodium assay under field conditions (rural Kenya) revealed that NALFIA detected more positives than microscopy (agreement, 95%; kappa value = 0.85), and there was an excellent agreement between gel electrophoresis and NALFIA (98.5%; kappa value = 0.96). In conclusion, NALFIA is more sensitive than microscopy and a good alternative to detect PCR products while circumventing using electricity or expensive equipment, making NALFIA the 1st step toward molecular field diagnosis.
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- Petra F Mens
- Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen (KIT)/Royal Tropical Institute, KIT Biomedical Research, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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