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Thwala LN, Ndlovu SC, Mpofu KT, Lugongolo MY, Mthunzi-Kufa P. Nanotechnology-Based Diagnostics for Diseases Prevalent in Developing Countries: Current Advances in Point-of-Care Tests. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1247. [PMID: 37049340 PMCID: PMC10096522 DOI: 10.3390/nano13071247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The introduction of point-of-care testing (POCT) has revolutionized medical testing by allowing for simple tests to be conducted near the patient's care point, rather than being confined to a medical laboratory. This has been especially beneficial for developing countries with limited infrastructure, where testing often involves sending specimens off-site and waiting for hours or days for results. However, the development of POCT devices has been challenging, with simplicity, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness being key factors in making these tests feasible. Nanotechnology has played a crucial role in achieving this goal, by not only making the tests possible but also masking their complexity. In this article, recent developments in POCT devices that benefit from nanotechnology are discussed. Microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technologies are highlighted as major drivers of point-of-care testing, particularly in infectious disease diagnosis. These technologies enable various bioassays to be used at the point of care. The article also addresses the challenges faced by these technological advances and interesting future trends. The benefits of point-of-care testing are significant, especially in developing countries where medical care is shifting towards prevention, early detection, and managing chronic conditions. Infectious disease tests at the point of care in low-income countries can lead to prompt treatment, preventing infections from spreading.
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- Lungile Nomcebo Thwala
- National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
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- National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
- College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science, School of Chemistry and Physics, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, University Road, Westville, Durban 3630, South Africa
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Wang P, Sun H, Yang W, Fang Y. Optical Methods for Label-Free Detection of Bacteria. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12121171. [PMID: 36551138 PMCID: PMC9775963 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Pathogenic bacteria are the leading causes of food-borne and water-borne infections, and one of the most serious public threats. Traditional bacterial detection techniques, including plate culture, polymerase chain reaction, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay are time-consuming, while hindering precise therapy initiation. Thus, rapid detection of bacteria is of vital clinical importance in reducing the misuse of antibiotics. Among the most recently developed methods, the label-free optical approach is one of the most promising methods that is able to address this challenge due to its rapidity, simplicity, and relatively low-cost. This paper reviews optical methods such as surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy, surface plasmon resonance, and dark-field microscopic imaging techniques for the rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria in a label-free manner. The advantages and disadvantages of these label-free technologies for bacterial detection are summarized in order to promote their application for rapid bacterial detection in source-limited environments and for drug resistance assessments.
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- Pengcheng Wang
- Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular & Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular & Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular & Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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A Specific and Sensitive Aptamer-Based Digital PCR Chip for Salmonella typhimurium Detection. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12070458. [PMID: 35884261 PMCID: PMC9313467 DOI: 10.3390/bios12070458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Food poisoning and infectious diseases caused by Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium) are serious public health concerns for human health and food safety. The diversity and complexity of food matrices pose great challenges for rapid and ultra-sensitive detection of S. typhimurium in food samples. A method capable of identification, detection, and quantification of S. typhimurium is essential for addressing these issues. In this study, aptamer-coated magnetic beads (Apt-MBs) are employed as capture bio-probes to specifically and selectively concentrate S. typhimurium in food samples. A self-priming chip-based digital PCR was then presented as another biosensor for on-site detection and quantification of S. typhimurium cells. The chip we developed was robust and did not require any external power for sample loading. The combination of Apt-MBs with an on-chip digital detection realized the integration into lab-on-a-chip-based biosensors for on-site monitoring of foodborne pathogens. It was possible to capture and detect S. typhimurium cells as low as 90 CFU/reaction with a capture efficiency of 94.5%. Additionally, the whole process only took about 2 h. This unique platform could also be used to monitor other target bacteria with high specificity and sensitivity by utilizing different aptamers. Furthermore, the platform has potential applications in point-of-care testing in the future.
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Gunasekaran D, Gerchman Y, Vernick S. Electrochemical Detection of Waterborne Bacteria Using Bi-Functional Magnetic Nanoparticle Conjugates. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12010036. [PMID: 35049664 PMCID: PMC8774000 DOI: 10.3390/bios12010036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Detection of microbial contamination in water is imperative to ensure water quality. We have developed an electrochemical method for the detection of E. coli using bi-functional magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) conjugates. The bi-functional MNP conjugates were prepared by terminal-specific conjugation of anti-E. coli IgG antibody and the electroactive marker ferrocene. The bi-functional MNP conjugate possesses both E. coli-specific binding and electroactive properties, which were studied in detail. The conjugation efficiency of ferrocene and IgG antibodies with amine-functionalized MNPs was investigated. Square-wave voltammetry enabled the detection of E. coli concentrations ranging from 101-107 cells/mL in a dose-dependent manner, as ferrocene-specific current signals were inversely dependent on E. coli concentrations, completely suppressed at concentrations higher than 107 cells/mL. The developed electrochemical method is highly sensitive (10 cells/mL) and, coupled to magnetic separation, provides specific signals within 1h. Overall, the bi-functional conjugates serve as ideal candidates for electrochemical detection of waterborne bacteria. This approach can be applied for the detection of other bacteria and viruses.
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- Dharanivasan Gunasekaran
- Department of Sensing, Information and Mechanization Engineering, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Volcani Institute (ARO), Rishon leZion 5025001, Israel;
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- The Faculty of Natural Sciences, Oranim Academic College of Education, The University of Haifa, Tivon 3600600, Israel;
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- Department of Sensing, Information and Mechanization Engineering, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Volcani Institute (ARO), Rishon leZion 5025001, Israel;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +972-3-968-3499
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Fan L, Huang T, Lou D, Peng Z, He Y, Zhang X, Gu N, Zhang Y. Artificial Intelligence-Aided Multiple Tumor Detection Method Based on Immunohistochemistry-Enhanced Dark-Field Imaging. Anal Chem 2021; 94:1037-1045. [PMID: 34927419 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c04000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The immunohistochemical method serves as one of the most practical tools in clinical cancer detection and thus has great application value to overcome the existing limits of the conventional method and further improve the detecting efficiency and sensitivity. This study employed 3,3'-diaminobenzidine (DAB), a conventional color indicator for immunohistochemistry, as a novel high-sensitive scattering reagent to provide a multidimensional image signal varying with the overexpression rate of tumor markers. Based on the scattering properties of DAB aggregates, an efficient and robust artificial intelligence-aided immunohistochemical method based on dark-field imaging has been established, with improvement in both the imaging quality and interpretation efficiency in comparison with the conventional manual-operated immunohistochemical method. Referencing the diagnosis from three independent pathologists, this method succeeded in detecting HER2 overexpressed breast tumors with a sensitivity of 95.2% and a specificity of 100.0%; meanwhile, it was found to be applicable for non-small-cell lung tumors and malignant lymphoma as well. As demonstrated, this study provided an effective and reliable means for making diagnostic suggestions, which exhibited great potential in multiple tumor pathological detection at low cost.
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- Lin Fan
- School of Geographic and Biologic Information, Smart Health Big Data Analysis and Location Services Engineering Research Center of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China.,State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Institute for Food and Drug Control, Nanjing 210019, P. R. China
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- School of Geographic and Biologic Information, Smart Health Big Data Analysis and Location Services Engineering Research Center of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Geographic and Biologic Information, Smart Health Big Data Analysis and Location Services Engineering Research Center of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- School of Geographic and Biologic Information, Smart Health Big Data Analysis and Location Services Engineering Research Center of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P. R. China
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Yuan J, Shen J, Chen M, Lou Z, Zhang S, Song Z, Li W, Zhou X. Artificial intelligence-assisted enumeration of ultra-small viruses with dual dark-field plasmon resonance probes. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 199:113893. [PMID: 34923308 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Direct visual enumeration of viruses under dark-field microscope (DFM) using plasmon resonance probes (PRPs) is fast and convenient; however, it is greatly limited in the assay of real samples because of its inability to accurately identify false positives owing to non-specific adsorption. In this study, we propose an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted DFM enumeration strategy for the accurate assay of Enterovirus A71 (an ultra-small human virus) using two PRPs; a 40 nm silver nanoparticle probe (SNP) that appears bright blue under DFM, and a 120 nm gold nanorod probe (GNP) that appears red under DFM. The capture chip was prepared by immobilizing the SNPs with antibodies on the glass to capture the target virus and to form dichromatic sandwich structures with the GNPs, followed by imaging under a dark field (DF). Subsequently, the DF images of the capture chip were subjected to a two-step screening: first, using image processing, and thereafter using the AI algorithm screening to eliminate false positive results and background noise. The results revealed that the data from the AI-assisted dual PRPs assay were highly consistent with those of quantitative PCR (qPCR), and that the sensitivity with a minimum detectable concentration of 3 copies/μL was 5 times higher than that of qPCR. The entire analysis was completed within 45 min. Therefore, our AI-assisted virus enumeration strategy with two DF PRPs holds great potential for ultra-sensitive and accurate quantification of viruses in real samples.
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- Jiasheng Yuan
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Comparative Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China; Jiangsu Coinnovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China; Institute of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China
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- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201508, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Comparative Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201508, China
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- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201508, China
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- Institute of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201102, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Comparative Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China; Jiangsu Coinnovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China; Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Han H, Sohn B, Choi J, Jeon S. Recent advances in magnetic nanoparticle-based microfluidic devices for the pretreatment of pathogenic bacteria. Biomed Eng Lett 2021; 11:297-307. [PMID: 34426777 PMCID: PMC8374882 DOI: 10.1007/s13534-021-00202-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Rapid and sensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria in various samples, including food and drinking water, is important to prevent bacterial diseases. Most bacterial solutions contain only a small number of bacteria in complex matrices with impurities; hence, pretreatment is necessary to separate and concentrate target bacteria before sensing. Among various pretreatment methods, iron oxide magnetic nanoparticle (MNP)-based pretreatment has drawn attention owing to the unique properties of MNP, such as high magnetic susceptibility, superparamagnetism, and biocompatibility. After target bacteria are captured by recognition molecule-functionalized MNPs, bacteria-MNP complexes can be easily separated and enriched by applying an external magnetic field. Various devices, such as optical, electrochemical, and magnetoresistance sensors, can be used to detect target bacteria, and their detection principles have been discussed in numerous review papers. Herein, we focus on recent research advances and challenges in magnetic pretreatment of pathogenic bacteria using microfluidic devices, which offer the advantages of process automation and miniaturization.
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- Hyunsoo Han
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang, Gyeongbuk Republic of Korea
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Lee H, Han H, Jeon S. Autonomous Internal Reflux of Magnetic Nanoparticle Chains in a Flow Channel for Efficient Detection of Waterborne Bacteria. Anal Chem 2021; 93:12237-12242. [PMID: 34474555 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c01469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Herein, we developed a novel method for the efficient capture of waterborne bacteria by creating an autonomous internal reflux of the magnetic nanoparticle chains (MNCs) inside a flow channel. A glass tube containing positively charged polyethyleneimine-coated MNCs (PEI-MNCs) was placed at the center of a Halbach ring, generating a strong and uniform magnetic field inside the ring. When a bacteria-spiked solution was injected into the tube, the target bacteria bound to the PEI-MNCs via an electrostatic interaction remained in the tube, whereas the unbound bacteria left the tube. Some PEI-MNC-bacteria complexes left the glass tube at high flow rates because of the drag force, which reduced the capture efficiency of the device. The loss of the PEI-MNC-bacteria complexes at high flow rates was suppressed by placing a k0 ring behind the Halbach ring. The k0 ring was used to apply a magnetic force in the opposite direction of the solution flow and create an autonomous reflux of the PEI-MNCs inside the glass tube, reducing their loss and increasing their capture efficiency. The capture efficiency of Escherichia coli O157 was determined based on the cell count to be greater than 90% at a flow rate of 15 mL/min. E. coli O157 was detected using quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and the limits of detection were 2 and 3 cfu/mL in deionized water and river water, respectively.
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- Hyeonjeong Lee
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 37673, Republic of Korea
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Rose L, Mary XA, Johnson I, Srinivasan G, Priya L, Bhagavathsingh J. Polyaza functionalized graphene oxide nanomaterial based sensor for Escherichia coli detection in water matrices. Sci Rep 2021; 11:16872. [PMID: 34413450 PMCID: PMC8377045 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96539-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Water quality is widely discussed owing to its significance in public health due to the inability to access clean water. Waterborne diseases account for the presence of pathogens like Escherichia coli (E. coli) in drinking water in the environmental community. Owing to the rapid increase of such bacterial microorganisms, a cost-effective sensor setup has been developed. Herein, we demonstrate the amine-functionalized graphene oxide (fGO) based 2D nanomaterial used to graft E. coli on its surface. The comparative analysis of the deposition of nanosheets on the glass substrate and PDMS was executed. The impedance variations of GO-based nanosensor at various concentrations of E. coli were performed and their potential difference was recorded. It was observed that the impedance changes inversely with the bacterial concentrations and was fed to the Arduino microcontroller. The experimental setup was standardized for the range of 0.01 Hz to 100 kHz. The obtained analog data was programmed with a microcontroller and the bacterial concentration in colony-forming units was displayed. The real-time analysis showsthe low-level detection of E. coli in aquatic environments. Experiments were conducted using the developed nanosensor to test the efficiency in complex water matrices and whose behavior changes with various physical, chemical, and environmental factors.
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- Lina Rose
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 114, India
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- Department of Robotics Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 114, India
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- Department of Millets, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641003, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 114, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 114, India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641 114, India.
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Jennische E, Lange S, Hultborn R. Dark-field microscopy enhance visibility of CD31 endothelial staining. Eur J Histochem 2020; 64. [PMID: 32613819 PMCID: PMC7341069 DOI: 10.4081/ejh.2020.3133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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A simple dark field microscopy technique was used for visualization of blood vessels in normal human renal tissues and carcinoma. Phase contrast condenser ring apt for high power objectives was combined with a 10x objective in order to create a dark field illumination of the specimens examined. The endothelial lining of the vessels had been stained by using CD31 monoclonal antibodies combined with conventional peroxidase immunohistochemistry. The final DAB addition used for this technique induced an intense light scatter in the dark field microscope. This scattered light originating from the endothelial lining made the walls of the bright vessels easily detectable from the dark background.
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- Eva Jennische
- Department of Medical Chemistry and Cell Biology, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
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- Department of Oncology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
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Li X, Dong S, Arul P, Liu H, Liu L, Wang H, Zhang Q, Gyimah E, Yakubu S, Zhang Z. A novel and facile immunosensor based on a barometer: Application for rapid analysis of Escherichia coli in waters. Talanta 2020; 214:120859. [PMID: 32278423 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.120859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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A facile immunosensor was constructed based on a barometer indicator using a double-antibody- sandwich method for rapid and sensitive detection of Escherichia coli (E. coli) from water samples. At the present study, Anti- E. coli DH-5 polyclonal antibody was modified through enriching carboxylated magnetic beads and catalase functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)- loaded nanospheres. The functionalized AuNPs-loaded nanospheres exhibited an excellent catalysis towards decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), generating a large volume of oxygen (O2) into waters, increasing the pressure inside the glass vial, which in turn raised the water level in barometer. Under the optimized experimental conditions, the proposed method showed wide linear ranges (102- 107 cfu mL-1), good accuracy and precision (recoveries, 86.7- 107%; CV, 3.2- 8.1%) with a limit of detection (LOD, S/N = 3) and the limit of quantification (LOQ, S/N = 10) were 80 cfu mL-1and 267 cfu mL-1, respectively. Furthermore, the fabricated portable immunosensor device showed some distinct features in low cost and visibility, suggesting great potential for rapid and on-site analysis of this bacteria from waters in less developed areas of developing countries.
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- Xuesong Li
- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China.
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Chen F, Di T, Yang CT, Zhang T, Thierry B, Zhou X. Naked-Eye Enumeration of Single Chlamydia pneumoniae Based on Light Scattering of Gold Nanoparticle Probe. ACS Sens 2020; 5:1140-1148. [PMID: 32207302 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c00150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Chlamydia pneumoniae is a spherical zoonotic pathogen with a diameter of ∼200 nm, which can lead to a wide range of acute and chronic diseases in human body. Early and reliable on-site detection of C. pneumoniae is the key step to control the spread of the pathogen. However, the lack of a current technology with advantages of rapidity, ultrasensitivity, and convenience limits the implementation of traditional techniques for on-site detection of C. pneumoniae. Herein, we developed a naked-eye counting of C. pneumoniae based on the light scattering properties of gold nanoparticle (GNP) under dark-field microscopy (termed "GNP-labeled dark-field counting strategy"). The recognition of single C. pneumoniae by anti-C. pneumoniae antibodies-functionalized GNP probes with size of 15 nm leads to the formation of wreath-like structure due to the strong scattered light resulted from hundreds of GNP probes binding on one C. pneumoniae under dark-field microscopy. Hundreds of GNP probes can bind to the surface of C. pneumoniae due to the high stability and specificity of the nucleic acid immuno-GNP probes, which generates by the hybridization of DNA-modified GNP with DNA-functionalized antibodies. The limit of detection (LOD) of the GNP-labeled dark-field counting strategy for C. pneumoniae detection in spiked samples or real samples is down to four C. pneumoniae per microliter, which is about 4 times more sensitive than that of quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Together with the advantages of the strong light scattering characteristic of aggregated GNPs under dark-field microscopy and the specific identification of functionalized GNP probes, we can detect C. pneumoniae in less than 30 min using a cheap and portable microscope even if the sample contains only a few targets of interest and other species at high concentration. The GNP-labeled dark-field counting strategy meets the demands of rapid detection, low cost, easy to operate, and on-site detection, which paves the way for early and on-site detection of infectious pathogens.
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- Fenglei Chen
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Future Industries Institute and ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio and Nano Science and Technology, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Future Industries Institute and ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio and Nano Science and Technology, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, Mawson Lakes, South Australia 5095, Australia
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, The Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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