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Qin Z, Huang Z, Pan P, Pan Y, Zuo R, Sun Y, Liu X. A Nitrocellulose Paper-Based Multi-Well Plate for Point-of-Care ELISA. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13122232. [PMID: 36557531 PMCID: PMC9782299 DOI: 10.3390/mi13122232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Low-cost diagnostic tools for point-of-care immunoassays, such as the paper-based enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA), have become increasingly important, especially so in the recent COVID-19 pandemic. ELISA is the gold-standard antibody/antigen sensing method. This paper reports an easy-to-fabricate nitrocellulose (NC) paper plate, coupled with a desktop scanner for ELISA, which provides a higher protein immobilization efficiency than the conventional cellulose paper-based ELISA platforms. The experiments were performed using spiked samples for the direct ELISA of rabbit IgG with a limit of detection (LOD) of 1.016 μg/mL, in a measurement range of 10 ng/mL to 1 mg/mL, and for the sandwich ELISA of sperm protein (SP-10) with an LOD of 88.8 ng/mL, in a measurement range of 1 ng/mL to 100 μg/mL. The described fabrication method, based on laser-cutting, is a highly flexible one-step laser micromachining process, which enables the rapid production of low-cost NC paper-based multi-well plates with different sizes for the ELISA measurements.
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- Zhen Qin
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
- Correspondence: (Y.S.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada
- Correspondence: (Y.S.); (X.L.)
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Alhabbab RY. Lateral Flow Immunoassays for Detecting Viral Infectious Antigens and Antibodies. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1901. [PMID: 36363922 PMCID: PMC9694796 DOI: 10.3390/mi13111901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Abundant immunological assays currently exist for detecting pathogens and identifying infected individuals, making detection of diseases at early stages integral to preventing their spread, together with the consequent emergence of global health crises. Lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) is a test characterized by simplicity, low cost, and quick results. Furthermore, LFIA testing does not need well-trained individuals or laboratory settings. Therefore, it has been serving as an attractive tool that has been extensively used during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Here, the LFIA strip's available formats, reporter systems, components, and preparation are discussed. Moreover, this review provides an overview of the current LFIAs in detecting infectious viral antigens and humoral responses to viral infections.
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- Rowa Y. Alhabbab
- Vaccines and Immunotherapy Unit, King Fahad Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Saidykhan J, Pointon L, Cinti S, May JE, Killard AJ. Development of a paper-based lateral flow prothrombin assay. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 14:3718-3726. [PMID: 36048161 DOI: 10.1039/d2ay00965j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Disorders of haemostasis result in both excessive bleeding and clotting and are a major global cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in the developing world. A small number of simple tests can be used to screen and monitor for such dysfunctions, one of which is the prothrombin time (PT) test and associated International Normalisation Ratio (INR). PT/INR is routine in hospital laboratories in developed countries, and can also be performed using point-of-care instruments. However, neither of these approaches is appropriate in low-resource settings. Significant interest has grown in paper-based devices to form the basis of simple and low-cost assays that may have the potential for application in such environments. This study describes the development of a simple, low-cost, paper-based lateral flow prothrombin assay. The assay employed wax printing on chromatography paper to define test channels, with deposition of thromboplastin reagent and calcium chloride onto the resulting strips. These were placed in a test housing and measurement of the flow rates of deposited plasma samples were performed in triplicate. The flow dynamics of the assay was optimised according to the type of paper substrate used, the nature and quantity of the thromboplastin reagent, the amount of calcium chloride required, and the volume of sample employed. An optimised assay configuration demonstrated a dynamic range of 6 mm between normal and factor-deficient plasmas. The assay showed good correlation with laboratory-based PT assay (Yumizen G200) in artificial plasmas in the 9.8 to 36 s range (r2 = 0.8112). The assay also demonstrated good dynamic range and correlation in patient plasma samples in comparison with hospital PT, with a range of 9.8 to 45 s (r2 = 0.7209).
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- Jerro Saidykhan
- Department of Applied Sciences, Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB), University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK.
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- North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Napoli 80131, Italy
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB), University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK.
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB), University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK.
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Resmi PE, Suneesh PV, Ramachandran T, Babu TGS. Paper based micro/nanofluidics devices for biomedical applications. PROGRESS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2022; 186:159-190. [PMID: 35033283 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2021.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
This chapter details the significance, fabrication and biomedical applications of paper-based microfluidic devices. The first part of the chapter describes the importance of paper diagnostic devices, highlighting pretreatment, dipsticks, lateral flow assays, and microPADs. Various methods followed for the fabrication of the paper analytical devices are discussed in the second part. The last part is about some of the important biomedical applications of paper analytical devices. Finally, the challenges and research gaps in the paper microfluidics for biomedical applications are presented.
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- P E Resmi
- Amrita Biosensor Research Lab, Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India
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- Amrita Biosensor Research Lab, Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India; Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India
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- Amrita Biosensor Research Lab, Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India; Department of Sciences, Amrita School of Engineering Coimbatore, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India.
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Torné-Morató H, Donati P, Pompa PP. Nanoplasmonic Strip Test for Salivary Glucose Monitoring. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 12:nano12010105. [PMID: 35010055 PMCID: PMC8746375 DOI: 10.3390/nano12010105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Nowadays, there is an increasing interest in Point-of-care (POC) devices for the noninvasive glucose assessment. Despite the recent progress in glucose self-monitoring, commercially available devices still use invasive samples such as blood or interstitial fluids, and they are not equipment-free and affordable for the whole population. Here, we report a fully integrated strip test for the semi-quantitative detection of glucose in whole saliva. The colorimetric mechanism consists of an enzyme-mediated reshaping of multibranched gold nanoparticles (MGNPs) into nanospheres with an associated plasmonic shift and consequent blue-to-red color change, clearly detectable in less than 10 min.
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- Helena Torné-Morató
- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), via Morego, 30-16163 Genova, Italy; (H.T.-M.); (P.D.)
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genova, via Dodecaneso, 31-16146 Genova, Italy
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- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), via Morego, 30-16163 Genova, Italy; (H.T.-M.); (P.D.)
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- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), via Morego, 30-16163 Genova, Italy; (H.T.-M.); (P.D.)
- Correspondence:
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Solin K, Borghei M, Imani M, Kämäräinen T, Kiri K, Mäkelä T, Khakalo A, Orelma H, Gane PAC, Rojas OJ. Bicomponent Cellulose Fibrils and Minerals Afford Wicking Channels Stencil-Printed on Paper for Rapid and Reliable Fluidic Platforms. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2021; 3:5536-5546. [PMID: 34796333 PMCID: PMC8593863 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.1c00856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Flexible and easy-to-use microfluidic systems are suitable options for point-of-care diagnostics. Here, we investigate liquid transport in fluidic channels produced by stencil printing on flexible substrates as a reproducible and scalable option for diagnostics and paper-based sensing. Optimal printability and flow profiles were obtained by combining minerals with cellulose fibrils of two different characteristic dimensions, in the nano- and microscales, forming channels with ideal wettability. Biomolecular ligands were easily added by inkjet printing on the channels, which were tested for the simultaneous detection of glucose and proteins. Accurate determination of clinically relevant concentrations was possible from linear calibration, confirming the potential of the introduced paper-based diagnostics. The results indicate the promise of simple but reliable fluidic channels for drug and chemical analyses, chromatographic separation, and quality control.
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- Katariina Solin
- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
- VTT
Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Functional Cellulose, Tietotie 4E, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- VTT
Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Micronova, Tietotie 3, FI-02150 Espoo, Finland
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- VTT
Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Micronova, Tietotie 3, FI-02150 Espoo, Finland
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- VTT
Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Functional Cellulose, Tietotie 4E, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland
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- VTT
Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Functional Cellulose, Tietotie 4E, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
- The
Bioproducts Institute, Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering,
Chemistry and Wood Science, University of
British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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Saidykhan J, Selevic L, Cinti S, May JE, Killard AJ. Paper-Based Lateral Flow Device for the Sustainable Measurement of Human Plasma Fibrinogen in Low-Resource Settings. Anal Chem 2021; 93:14007-14013. [PMID: 34615344 PMCID: PMC8529579 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c03665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Fibrinogen
concentration is a major determinant of both clotting
and bleeding risk. Clotting and bleeding disorders cause extensive
morbidity and mortality, particularly in resource-poor and emergency
settings. This is exacerbated by a lack of timely intervention informed
by measurement of fibrinogen levels under conditions such as thrombosis
or postpartum haemorrhage. There is an absence of simple, rapid, low-cost,
and sustainable diagnostic devices for fibrinogen measurement that
can be deployed in such environments. Paper-based analytical devices
are of significant interest due to their potential for low-cost production,
ease of use, and environmental sustainability. In this work, a device
for measuring blood plasma fibrinogen using chromatography paper was
developed. Wax printing was used to create hydrophobic structures
to define the test channel and sample application zone. Test strips
were modified with bovine thrombin. Plasma samples (22 μL) were
applied, and the flow rate was monitored over 5 min. As the sample
traversed the strip, clotting was induced by the conversion of soluble
fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin. The flow rate and distance travelled
by the sample were dependent on fibrinogen concentration. The device
was able to measure fibrinogen concentration in the range of 0.5–7.0
± 0.3 mg/mL (p < 0.05, n = 24) and had excellent correlation with laboratory coagulometry
in artificial samples (r2 = 0.9582, n = 60). Devices were also stable at 4–6 °C
for up to 3 weeks.
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- Jerro Saidykhan
- Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB), Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldhar-bour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K
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- Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB), Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldhar-bour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Domenico Montesano 49, Napoli 80131, Italy
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- Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB), Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldhar-bour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K
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- Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB), Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldhar-bour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K
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Flores-Hernandez DR, Santamaria-Garcia VJ, Melchor-Martínez EM, Sosa-Hernández JE, Parra-Saldívar R, Bonilla-Rios J. Paper and Other Fibrous Materials-A Complete Platform for Biosensing Applications. BIOSENSORS 2021; 11:128. [PMID: 33919464 PMCID: PMC8143474 DOI: 10.3390/bios11050128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Paper-based analytical devices (PADs) and Electrospun Fiber-Based Biosensors (EFBs) have aroused the interest of the academy and industry due to their affordability, sensitivity, ease of use, robustness, being equipment-free, and deliverability to end-users. These features make them suitable to face the need for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics, monitoring, environmental, and quality food control applications. Our work introduces new and experienced researchers in the field to a practical guide for fibrous-based biosensors fabrication with insight into the chemical and physical interaction of fibrous materials with a wide variety of materials for functionalization and biofunctionalization purposes. This research also allows readers to compare classical and novel materials, fabrication techniques, immobilization methods, signal transduction, and readout. Moreover, the examined classical and alternative mathematical models provide a powerful tool for bioanalytical device designing for the multiple steps required in biosensing platforms. Finally, we aimed this research to comprise the current state of PADs and EFBs research and their future direction to offer the reader a full insight on this topic.
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- Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Avenida Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, NL, Mexico; (D.R.F.-H.); (V.J.S.-G.); (E.M.M.-M.); (J.E.S.-H.); (R.P.-S.)
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Wang JJ, Zhang N, Richardson SA, Wu JV. Rapid lateral flow tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2021; 21:363-370. [PMID: 33840347 PMCID: PMC8054491 DOI: 10.1080/14737159.2021.1913123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Background: Rapid Lateral Flow Test (LFT) has been broadly utilized in detection or diagnosis of numerous disease-related antigens and antibodies. It is the most popular format of point-of-care test (POCT) and quickest and easiest way to detect a targeted molecule. In the combat against COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of POCTs have been developed and are commercially available now. They are designed to detect either a SARS-CoV-2 viral antigen or IgG and IgM antibodies binding to it. Among the binding antibodies, a special type of functional antibodies that block the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 virus and its human receptor, neutralizing antibodies (NAbs), are of particular interest to public as well as in vaccination management. However as of today, POCTs for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 NAbs remain under late stage of development.Scope and method:In this review, we first summarize the importance of awareness and monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 NAbs in the combat against COVID-19 pandemic. Secondly, we compare the available methods for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 NAbs. Next, we describe challenges in the development of a rapid lateral flow test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 NAbs. Finally, we outline its product formats and applications in research and in disease management. Conclusion:Vaccine effectiveness is unknown for an individual unless measured. NAb level is the most viable measurement for vaccine effectiveness or immunity. A broadly accessible NAb POCT is urgently needed.
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- Department Innovation, Novodiax Inc, USA
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- Department Innovation, Novodiax Inc, USA
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Time-resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer-based lateral flow immunoassay using a raspberry-type europium particle and a single membrane for the detection of cardiac troponin I. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 163:112284. [PMID: 32421632 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Herein, we report a novel lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) system for detecting cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in serum using the time-resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer (TR-FRET) technique and the fusion 5 membrane. The fusion 5 membrane is used as a strip for LFIA, and it is constructed without additional matrices (such as a sample or conjugation pad). Although this strategy for constructing the LFIA strip is quite simple and cost-effective, LFIA is still not suitable for the analysis of biomarkers that require high sensitivity, such as cTnI. Therefore, the highly sensitive TR-FRET technique is integrated with a fusion 5 membrane-based LFIA strip. To accomplish this, a microparticle covered with europium chelate-contained silica nanoparticles is synthesized as a raspberry-type particle and used as a fluorescence donor. A gold nanorod (GNR) is used as a fluorescence acceptor particle. In the TR-FRET-based LFIA system, the competitive immunoassay should be performed to satisfy the condition required for the FRET phenomenon to occur. Therefore, the fluorescence signal is proportional to the cTnI concentration, ensuring a quantitative analysis of cTnI can be accomplished by measuring the fluorescence signal between the raspberry-type europium particles and GNR. Using the developed TR-FRET-based LFIA system, sensitive detection of cTnI is successfully achieved with a limit of detection of 97 pg/mL in human serum. Moreover, because the result can be obtained using one matrix (the fusion 5 membrane), the developed LFIA system can be employed in cTnI diagnosis with a simple manufacturing process.
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Hosseini S, Azari P, Cardenas-Benitez B, Martínez-Guerra E, Aguirre-Tostado FS, Vázquez-Villegas P, Pingguan-Murphy B, Madou MJ, Martinez-Chapa SO. A LEGO inspired fiber probe analytical platform for early diagnosis of Dengue fever. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110629. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Antonacci A, Scognamiglio V. Biotechnological Advances in the Design of Algae-Based Biosensors. Trends Biotechnol 2019; 38:334-347. [PMID: 31706693 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2019.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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In addition to their use in biomass production and bioremediation, algae have been extensively exploited in biosensing applications. Algae-based biosensors have demonstrated potential for sensitive, sustainable, and multiplexed detection of analytes of agroenvironmental and security interest. Their advantages include the availability of different algal bioreceptors including whole cells and their photosynthetic subcomponents, their potential to be integrated into dual transduction miniaturized devices, and the opportunity for continuous environmental monitoring. Despite obstacles including limited stability and selectivity, algae-based biosensing is a realistic prospect that has some recent effective applications. Strategic exploitation of cutting-edge technologies including materials science, nanotechnology, microfluidics, and genome editing will help to achieve the full potential of algae-based sensors.
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- Amina Antonacci
- Institute of Crystallography (IC-CNR), Department of Chemical Sciences and Materials Technologies, Via Salaria km 29.300, 00015 Monterotondo, Italy.
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- Institute of Crystallography (IC-CNR), Department of Chemical Sciences and Materials Technologies, Via Salaria km 29.300, 00015 Monterotondo, Italy.
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Ammanath G, Yeasmin S, Srinivasulu Y, Vats M, Cheema JA, Nabilah F, Srivastava R, Yildiz UH, Alagappan P, Liedberg B. Flow-through colorimetric assay for detection of nucleic acids in plasma. Anal Chim Acta 2019; 1066:102-111. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Raghuwanshi VS, Garnier G. Cellulose Nano-Films as Bio-Interfaces. Front Chem 2019; 7:535. [PMID: 31417896 PMCID: PMC6682661 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Cellulose, the most abundant polymer on earth, has enormous potential in developing bio-friendly, and sustainable technological products. In particular, cellulose films of nanoscale thickness (1-100 nm) are transparent, smooth (roughness <1 nm), and provide a large surface area interface for biomolecules immobilization and interactions. These attractive film properties create many possibilities for both fundamental studies and applications, especially in the biomedical field. The three liable-OH groups on the monomeric unit of the cellulose chain provide schemes to chemically modify the cellulose interface and engineer its properties. Here, the cellulose thin film serves as a substrate for biomolecules interactions and acts as a support for bio-diagnostics. This review focuses on the challenges and opportunities provided by engineering cellulose thin films for controlling biomolecules interactions. The first part reviews the methods for preparing cellulose thin films. These are by dispersing or dissolving pure cellulose or cellulose derivatives in a solvent to coat a substrate using the spin coating, Langmuir-Blodgett, or Langmuir-Schaefer method. It is shown how different cellulose sources, preparation, and coating methods and substrate surface pre-treatment affect the film thickness, roughness, morphology, crystallinity, swelling in water, and homogeneity. The second part analyses the bio-macromolecules interactions with the cellulose thin film interfaces. Biomolecules, such as antibodies and enzymes, are adsorbed at the cellulose-liquid interface, and analyzed dry and wet. This highlights the effect of film surface morphology, thickness, crystallinity, water intake capacity, and surface pre-treatment on biomolecule adsorption, conformation, coverage, longevity, and activity. Advance characterization of cellulose thin film interface morphology and adsorbed biomolecules interactions are next reviewed. X-ray and neutron scattering/reflectivity combined with atomic force microscopy (AFM), quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), microscopy, and ellipsometer allow visualizing, and quantifying the structural morphology of cellulose-biomolecule interphase and the respective biomolecules conformations, kinetics, and sorption mechanisms. This review provides a novel insight on the advantages and challenges of engineering cellulose thin films for biomedical applications. This is to foster the exploration at the molecular level of the interaction mechanisms between a cellulose interface and adsorbed biomolecules with respect to adsorbed molecules morphology, surface coverage, and quantity. This knowledge is to engineer a novel generation of efficient and functional biomedical devices.
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- Vikram Singh Raghuwanshi
- Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA), Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA), Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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Paper-based miniaturized immunosensor for naked eye ALP detection based on digital image colorimetry integrated with smartphone. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 128:9-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Samson AAS, Lee J, Song JM. Paper-based inkjet bioprinting to detect fluorescence resonance energy transfer for the assessment of anti-inflammatory activity. Sci Rep 2018; 8:591. [PMID: 29330381 PMCID: PMC5766618 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18995-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
For the first time, a paper-based fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) determination with cyclic AMP (cAMP)-specific phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) inhibitory assay using an inkjet-printing technique is proposed. Non-fabricated parchment paper is found to constitute a unique substrate to measure fluorescent energy transfer, due to its insignificant self-absorption, and enables efficient sample interaction. Here, we report the responsive FRET signals generated on paper, upon sequentially printing reaction components on parchment paper using a conventional inkjet printer equipped with four cartridges. After printing, the energy emitted by Eu chelate was transferred by FRET to ULight molecule on paper, detected at 665 nm. In the absence of free cAMP, a maximum FRET signal was achieved on paper, while a decrease in FRET signals was recorded when free cAMP produced by PDE4B inhibitors compete with Eu-cAMP, binding with ULight-mAb. The IM50 value was determined as 2.46 × 10−13 mole for roliparm and 1.86 × 10−13 mole for roflumilast, to effectively inhibit PDE4B activity. Inkjet printing-based FRET signal determination utilizes components that are less than the femtomole range, which was four-orders less than the standard assay method. The methodology reported here constitutes an innovative approach towards the determination of FRET signals generated on paper.
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Affiliation(s)
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, South Korea.
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Advantages, Disadvantages and Modifications of Conventional ELISA. SPRINGERBRIEFS IN APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-6766-2_5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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