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Bridgemohan R, Deitch MJ, Harmon E, Whiles MR, Wilson PC, Bean E, Bridgemohan P, Bisesi JH, Nicholas J, Redhead A, Bachoon DS. Spatiotemporal assessment of pathogenic Leptospira in subtropical coastal watersheds. JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH 2024; 22:923-938. [PMID: 38822470 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2024.038] [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: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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The World Health Organization classifies leptospirosis as a significant public health concern, predominantly affecting impoverished and unsanitary regions. By using the Pensacola Bay System as a case study, this study examines the underappreciated susceptibility of developed subtropical coastal ecosystems such as the Pensacola Bay System to neglected zoonotic pathogens such as Leptospira. We analyzed 132 water samples collected over 12 months from 44 distinct locations with high levels of Escherichia coli (>410 most probable number/100 mL). Fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) concentrations were assessed using IDEXX Colilert-18 and Enterolert-18, and an analysis of water physiochemical characteristics and rainfall intensity was conducted. The LipL32 gene was used as a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) indicator to identify the distribution of Leptospira interrogans. The results revealed 12 instances of the presence of L. interrogans at sites with high FIB over various land cover and aquatic ecosystem types. Independent of specific rainfall events, a seasonal relationship between precipitation and elevated rates of fecal bacteria and leptospirosis was found. These findings highlight qPCR's utility in identifying pathogens in aquatic environments and the widespread conditions where it can be found in natural and developed areas.
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- Ronell Bridgemohan
- Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, University of Florida IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center, Milton, FL, USA E-mail:
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- Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, University of Florida IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center, Milton, FL, USA
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- Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, University of Florida IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center, Milton, FL, USA
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- Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department 2181 McCarty Hall, University of Florida, P.O. Box 110290, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department 2181 McCarty Hall, University of Florida, P.O. Box 110290, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Florida Main Office, Room 120 Frazier Rogers Hall1741 Museum Road, Building. 474, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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- Tropical Research and Education Center, IFAS Research, University of Florida, Homestead, FL 33031, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Global Health and Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Georgia College and State University, Campus Box 81, Milledgeville, GA 31061, USA
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Georgia College and State University, Campus Box 81, Milledgeville, GA 31061, USA
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Georgia College and State University, Campus Box 81, Milledgeville, GA 31061, USA
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Sahu S, Ramachandran S, Bandyopadhyaya R, Anand R. Biosensing of multiple aromatic xenobiotics in water by in-house fabricated prototype device. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 250:116077. [PMID: 38308941 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Portable, low-cost, and accurate monitoring of hazardous mono-aromatic pollutants, such as phenol or benzene group of compounds in water is a challenging task due to the lack of suitable detectable functional groups and complex matrix of environmental samples. Here, we use a series of protein-based biosensing recognition scaffolds to enable specific detection of several mono-aromatic classes of xenobiotics. The biosensor is tuned to perform in intricate environmental conditions and is interfaced with an in-house manufactured, multi-channel device (AroTrack) capable of direct and sensitive detection of several of these aromatic contaminants, such as phenol, benzene, and 2,3-dimethylphenol (2,3-DMP) in the low ppb range (10-200 ppb). The efficiency of the prototype device was benchmarked in both simulated wastewater and real environmental samples comprising 10 times higher isostructural aromatic pollutants or ions. It was established that AroTrack is reliable for environmental sample testing with a high degree of reproducibility and efficiency comparable to that of modern spectrophotometers (<5 % error). The battery-operated device costs less than $50 to fabricate and this low cost makes it effective to be implemented in rural and low-income settings which suggests immense field deployable potential.
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- Subhankar Sahu
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai, 400076, India.
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Maxted G, Estrela P, Moschou D. Employing electrochemically derived pH gradients for Lab-on-PCB protein preconcentration devices. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2024; 10:10. [PMID: 38261896 PMCID: PMC10796359 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00638-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Protein preconcentration is an essential sample preparation step for analysis in which the targeted proteins exist in low concentrations, such as bodily fluids, water, or wastewater. Nonetheless, very few practical implementations of miniaturized protein preconcentration devices have been demonstrated in practice, and even fewer have been integrated with other microanalytical steps. Existing approaches rely heavily on additional chemicals and reagents and introduce complexity to the overall assay. In this paper, we propose a novel miniaturized isoelectric focusing-based protein preconcentration screening device based on electrochemically derived pH gradients rather than existing chemical reagent approaches. In this way, we reduce the need for additional chemical reagents to zero while enabling device incorporation in a seamlessly integrated full protein analysis microsystem via Lab-on-PCB technology. We apply our previously presented Lab-on-PCB approach to quantitatively control the pH of a solution in the vicinity of planar electrodes using electrochemical acid generation through redox-active self-assembled monolayers. The presented device comprises a printed circuit board with an array of gold electrodes that were functionalized with 4-aminothiophenol; this formed a self-assembled monolayer that was electropolymerized to improve its electrochemical reversibility. Protein preconcentration was performed in two configurations. The first was open and needed the use of a holder to suspend a well of fluid above the electrodes; the second used microfluidic channels to enclose small volumes of fluid. Reported here are the resulting data for protein preconcentration in both these forms, with a quantitative concentration factor shown for the open form and qualitative proof shown for the microfluidic.
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- Grace Maxted
- Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY UK
- Centre for Bioengineering and Biomedical Technologies (CBio), University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY UK
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- Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY UK
- Centre for Bioengineering and Biomedical Technologies (CBio), University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY UK
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- Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY UK
- Centre for Bioengineering and Biomedical Technologies (CBio), University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY UK
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Nikravesh M, Mahdavinia M, Neisi N, Khorsandi L, Khodayar MJ. Citicoline ameliorates arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity and diabetes in mice by overexpression of VAMP2, PPAR-γ, As3MT, and SIRT3. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 192:105391. [PMID: 37105618 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The use of arsenic in arsenic-based pesticides has been common in many countries in the past and today. There is considerable evidence linking arsenic exposure to hepatotoxicity and diabetes. Destructive phenomena such as hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation can interfere with glucose uptake and insulin function. In the present study, the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and molecular mechanism of citicoline against sodium arsenite-induced hepatotoxicity and glucose intolerance were investigated in mice. Citicoline improved glucose tolerance impaired by sodium arsenite. Citicoline increased the hepatic activity of catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase enzymes. Moreover, we found that citicoline prevents an increase in the levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. Citicoline reduced levels of caspase 3, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin 6 in sodium arsenite intoxicated groups. It was shown that citicoline increased the expression of arsenite methyltransferase, vesicle-associated membrane protein 2, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma, and sirtuin 3 to combat sodium arsenite toxicity. Citicoline reduced glucose intolerance, which was disrupted by sodium arsenite, by affecting the pancreatic and extra-pancreatic pathways involved in insulin production, secretion, and action. Based on our results, citicoline can be considered a modulating agent against arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity and hyperglycemia. Considering the relationship between arsenic exposure and the occurrence of side effects such as liver toxicity and diabetes, it is necessary to monitor and awareness of arsenic residues from sources such as drinking water.
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- Mehrad Nikravesh
- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of virology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Toxicology Research Center, Medical Basic Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran; Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Markandan K, Tiong YW, Sankaran R, Subramanian S, Markandan UD, Chaudhary V, Numan A, Khalid M, Walvekar R. Emergence of infectious diseases and role of advanced nanomaterials in point-of-care diagnostics: a review. Biotechnol Genet Eng Rev 2022:1-89. [PMID: 36243900 DOI: 10.1080/02648725.2022.2127070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Infectious outbreaks are the foremost global public health concern, challenging the current healthcare system, which claims millions of lives annually. The most crucial way to control an infectious outbreak is by early detection through point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. POC diagnostics are highly advantageous owing to the prompt diagnosis, which is economical, simple and highly efficient with remote access capabilities. In particular, utilization of nanomaterials to architect POC devices has enabled highly integrated and portable (compact) devices with enhanced efficiency. As such, this review will detail the factors influencing the emergence of infectious diseases and methods for fast and accurate detection, thus elucidating the underlying factors of these infections. Furthermore, it comprehensively highlights the importance of different nanomaterials in POCs to detect nucleic acid, whole pathogens, proteins and antibody detection systems. Finally, we summarize findings reported on nanomaterials based on advanced POCs such as lab-on-chip, lab-on-disc-devices, point-of-action and hospital-on-chip. To this end, we discuss the challenges, potential solutions, prospects of integrating internet-of-things, artificial intelligence, 5G communications and data clouding to achieve intelligent POCs.
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- Kalaimani Markandan
- Temasek Laboratories, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Drive, Singapore
- Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Built Environment, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- NUS Environmental Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Engineering Drive, Singapore
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- Graduate School, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), Taipei, Taiwan
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- Research Cell & Department of Physics, Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Graphene & Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Sunway Materials Smart Science & Engineering (SMS2E) Research Cluster School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Graphene & Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG), School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Sunway Materials Smart Science & Engineering (SMS2E) Research Cluster School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Toldrà A, Ainla A, Khaliliazar S, Landin R, Chondrogiannis G, Hanze M, Réu P, Hamedi MM. Portable electroanalytical nucleic acid amplification tests using printed circuit boards and open-source electronics. Analyst 2022; 147:4249-4256. [PMID: 35993403 PMCID: PMC9511072 DOI: 10.1039/d2an00923d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The realization of electrochemical nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) at the point of care (POC) is highly desirable, but it remains a challenge given their high cost and lack of true portability/miniaturization. Here we show that mass-produced, industrial standardized, printed circuit boards (PCBs) can be repurposed to act as near-zero cost electrodes for self-assembled monolayer-based DNA biosensing, and further integration with a custom-designed and low-cost portable potentiostat. To show the analytical capability of this system, we developed a NAAT using isothermal recombinase polymerase amplification, bypassing the need of thermal cyclers, followed by an electrochemical readout relying on a sandwich hybridization assay. We used our sensor and device for analytical detection of the toxic microalgae Ostreopsis cf. ovata as a proof of concept. This work shows the potential of PCBs and open-source electronics to be used as powerful POC DNA biosensors at a low-cost.
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- Anna Toldrà
- School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 10044, Sweden.
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- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, 4715-330 Braga, Portugal
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- School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 10044, Sweden.
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- School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 10044, Sweden.
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- School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 10044, Sweden.
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- School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 10044, Sweden.
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- School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 10044, Sweden.
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- School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 10044, Sweden.
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Ngashangva L, Hemdan BA, El-Liethy MA, Bachu V, Minteer SD, Goswami P. Emerging Bioanalytical Devices and Platforms for Rapid Detection of Pathogens in Environmental Samples. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13071083. [PMID: 35888900 PMCID: PMC9321031 DOI: 10.3390/mi13071083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The development of robust bioanalytical devices and biosensors for infectious pathogens is progressing well with the advent of new materials, concepts, and technology. The progress is also stepping towards developing high throughput screening technologies that can quickly identify, differentiate, and determine the concentration of harmful pathogens, facilitating the decision-making process for their elimination and therapeutic interventions in large-scale operations. Recently, much effort has been focused on upgrading these analytical devices to an intelligent technological platform by integrating them with modern communication systems, such as the internet of things (IoT) and machine learning (ML), to expand their application horizon. This review outlines the recent development and applications of bioanalytical devices and biosensors to detect pathogenic microbes in environmental samples. First, the nature of the recent outbreaks of pathogenic microbes such as foodborne, waterborne, and airborne pathogens and microbial toxins are discussed to understand the severity of the problems. Next, the discussion focuses on the detection systems chronologically, starting with the conventional methods, advanced techniques, and emerging technologies, such as biosensors and other portable devices and detection platforms for pathogens. Finally, the progress on multiplex assays, wearable devices, and integration of smartphone technologies to facilitate pathogen detection systems for wider applications are highlighted.
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- Lightson Ngashangva
- Transdisciplinary Biology, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala 695014, India;
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India; (B.A.H.); (V.B.)
- Water Pollution Research Department, Environmental and Climate Change Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth Street, Cairo P.O. Box 12622, Egypt;
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- Water Pollution Research Department, Environmental and Climate Change Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El Buhouth Street, Cairo P.O. Box 12622, Egypt;
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India; (B.A.H.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, 315 South 1400 East, RM 2020, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
- Correspondence: (S.D.M.); (P.G.)
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039, India; (B.A.H.); (V.B.)
- Correspondence: (S.D.M.); (P.G.)
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Mir M, Palma-Florez S, Lagunas A, López-Martínez MJ, Samitier J. Biosensors Integration in Blood-Brain Barrier-on-a-Chip: Emerging Platform for Monitoring Neurodegenerative Diseases. ACS Sens 2022; 7:1237-1247. [PMID: 35559649 PMCID: PMC9150172 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c00333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Over the most recent
decades, the development of new biological
platforms to study disease progression and drug efficacy has been
of great interest due to the high increase in the rate of neurodegenerative
diseases (NDDs). Therefore, blood–brain barrier (BBB) as an
organ-on-a-chip (OoC) platform to mimic brain-barrier performance
could offer a deeper understanding of NDDs as well as a very valuable
tool for drug permeability testing for new treatments. A very attractive
improvement of BBB-oC technology is the integration of detection systems
to provide continuous monitoring of biomarkers in real time and a
fully automated analysis of drug permeably, rendering more efficient
platforms for commercialization. In this Perspective, an overview
of the main BBB-oC configurations is introduced and a critical vision
of the BBB-oC platforms integrating electronic read out systems is
detailed, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of current devices,
proposing the great potential for biosensors integration in BBB-oC.
In this direction, we name potential biomarkers to monitor the evolution
of NDDs related to the BBB and/or drug cytotoxicity using biosensor
technology in BBB-oC.
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- Mònica Mir
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials, and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Pabellón 11, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Nanobioengineering Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), 12 Baldiri Reixac 15-21, Barcelona 08028, Spain
- Department of Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Nanobioengineering Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), 12 Baldiri Reixac 15-21, Barcelona 08028, Spain
- Department of Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials, and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Pabellón 11, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Nanobioengineering Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), 12 Baldiri Reixac 15-21, Barcelona 08028, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials, and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Pabellón 11, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Nanobioengineering Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), 12 Baldiri Reixac 15-21, Barcelona 08028, Spain
- Department of Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials, and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Pabellón 11, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Nanobioengineering Group, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), 12 Baldiri Reixac 15-21, Barcelona 08028, Spain
- Department of Electronics and Biomedical Engineering, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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Wang C, Ye Q, Jiang A, Zhang J, Shang Y, Li F, Zhou B, Xiang X, Gu Q, Pang R, Ding Y, Wu S, Chen M, Wu Q, Wang J. Pseudomonas aeruginosa Detection Using Conventional PCR and Quantitative Real-Time PCR Based on Species-Specific Novel Gene Targets Identified by Pangenome Analysis. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:820431. [PMID: 35602063 PMCID: PMC9119647 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.820431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Mining novel specific molecular targets and establishing efficient identification methods are significant for detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can enable P. aeruginosa tracing in food and water. Pangenome analysis was used to analyze the whole genomic sequences of 2017 strains (including 1,000 P. aeruginosa strains and 1,017 other common foodborne pathogen strains) downloaded from gene databases to obtain novel species-specific genes, yielding a total of 11 such genes. Four novel target genes, UCBPP-PA14_00095, UCBPP-PA14_03237, UCBPP-PA14_04976, and UCBPP-PA14_03627, were selected for use, which had 100% coverage in the target strain and were not present in nontarget bacteria. PCR primers (PA1, PA2, PA3, and PA4) and qPCR primers (PA12, PA13, PA14, and PA15) were designed based on these target genes to establish detection methods. For the PCR primer set, the minimum detection limit for DNA was 65.4 fg/μl, which was observed for primer set PA2 of the UCBPP-PA14_03237 gene. The detection limit in pure culture without pre-enrichment was 105 colony-forming units (CFU)/ml for primer set PA1, 103 CFU/ml for primer set PA2, and 104 CFU/ml for primer set PA3 and primer set PA4. Then, qPCR standard curves were established based on the novel species-specific targets. The standard curves showed perfect linear correlations, with R2 values of 0.9901 for primer set PA12, 0.9915 for primer set PA13, 0.9924 for primer set PA14, and 0.9935 for primer set PA15. The minimum detection limit of the real-time PCR (qPCR) assay was 102 CFU/ml for pure cultures of P. aeruginosa. Compared with the endpoint PCR and traditional culture methods, the qPCR assay was more sensitive by one or two orders of magnitude. The feasibility of these methods was satisfactory in terms of sensitivity, specificity, and efficiency after evaluating 29 ready-to-eat vegetable samples and was almost consistent with that of the national standard detection method. The developed assays can be applied for rapid screening and detection of pathogenic P. aeruginosa, providing accurate results to inform effective monitoring measures in order to improve microbiological safety.
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- Chufang Wang
- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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Advances in Technological Research for Online and In Situ Water Quality Monitoring—A Review. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14095059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Monitoring water quality is an essential tool for the control of pollutants and pathogens that can cause damage to the environment and human health. However, water quality analysis is usually performed in laboratory environments, often with the use of high-cost equipment and qualified professionals. With the progress of nanotechnology and the advance in engineering materials, several studies have shown, in recent years, the development of technologies aimed at monitoring water quality, with the ability to reduce the costs of analysis and accelerate the achievement of results for management and decision-making. In this work, a review was carried out on several low-cost developed technologies and applied in situ for water quality monitoring. Thus, new alternative technologies for the main physical (color, temperature, and turbidity), chemical (chlorine, fluorine, phosphorus, metals, nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, pH, and oxidation–reduction potential), and biological (total coliforms, Escherichia coli, algae, and cyanobacteria) water quality parameters were described. It was observed that there has been an increase in the number of publications related to the topic in recent years, mainly since 2012, with 641 studies being published in 2021. The main new technologies developed are based on optical or electrochemical sensors, however, due to the recent development of these technologies, more robust analyses and evaluations in real conditions are essential to guarantee the precision and repeatability of the methods, especially when it is desirable to compare the values with government regulatory standards.
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Kadadou D, Tizani L, Wadi VS, Banat F, Alsafar H, Yousef AF, Barceló D, Hasan SW. Recent advances in the biosensors application for the detection of bacteria and viruses in wastewater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022; 10:107070. [PMID: 34976725 PMCID: PMC8701687 DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.107070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The presence of disease-causing pathogens in wastewater can provide an excellent diagnostic tool for infectious diseases. Biosensors are far superior to conventional methods used for regular infection screening and surveillance testing. They are rapid, sensitive, inexpensive portable and carry no risk of exposure in their detection schemes. In this context, this review summarizes the most recently developed biosensors for the detection of bacteria and viruses in wastewater. The review also provides information on the new detection methods aimed at screening for SARS-CoV-2, which has now caused more than 4 million deaths. In addition, the review highlights the potential behind on-line and real-time detection of pathogens in wastewater pipelines. Most of the biosensors reported were not targeted to wastewater samples due to the complexity of the matrix. However, this review highlights on the performance factors of recently developed biosensors and discusses the importance of nanotechnology in amplifying the output signals, which in turn increases the accuracy and reliability of biosensors. Current research on the applicability of biosensors in wastewater promises a dramatic change to the conventional approach in the field of medical screening.
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- Dana Kadadou
- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Biotechnology (BTC), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Biotechnology (BTC), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Emirates Bio-research center, Ministry of Interior, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemistry, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA-CERCA), H2O Building, Scientific and Technological Park of the University of Girona, Emili Grahit 101, 17003 Girona, Spain
- Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), Carrer de Jordi Girona 1826, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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- Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Luka G, Samiei E, Tasnim N, Dalili A, Najjaran H, Hoorfar M. Comprehensive review of conventional and state-of-the-art detection methods of Cryptosporidium. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2022; 421:126714. [PMID: 34325293 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.126714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Cryptosporidium is a critical waterborne protozoan pathogen found in water resources that have been a major cause of death and serious illnesses worldwide, costing millions of dollars annually for its detection and treatment. Over the past several decades, substantial efforts have been made towards developing techniques for the detection of Cryptosporidium. Early diagnostic techniques were established based on the existing tools in laboratories, such as microscopes. Advancements in fluorescence microscopy, immunological, and molecular techniques have led to the development of several kits for the detection of Cryptosporidium spp. However, these methods have several limitations, such as long processing times, large sample volumes, the requirement for bulky and expensive laboratory tools, and the high cost of reagents. There is an urgent need to improve these existing techniques and develop low-cost, portable and rapid detection tools for applications in the water quality industry. In this review, we compare recent advances in nanotechnology, biosensing and microfluidics that have facilitated the development of sophisticated tools for the detection of Cryptosporidium spp.Finally, we highlight the advantages and disadvantages, of these state-of-the-art detection methods compared to current analytical methodologies and discuss the need for future developments to improve such methods for detecting Cryptosporidium in the water supply chain to enable real-time and on-site monitoring in water resources and remote areas.
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- George Luka
- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 3G8, Canada.
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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- School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V1V7, Canada.
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Mirzajani H, Cheng C, Vafaie RH, Wu J, Chen J, Eda S, Aghdam EN, Ghavifekr HB. Optimization of ACEK-enhanced, PCB-based biosensor for highly sensitive and rapid detection of bisphenol a in low resource settings. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 196:113745. [PMID: 34753078 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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In this study, we developed a low-cost and easy-to-use capacitive biosensor employing printed-circuit-board (PCB)-based technique for electrode fabrication and a specific alternative current (AC) signal for AC Electrokinetics (ACEK) effect excitation. Fast, accurate, and highly sensitive detection and quantification of bisphenol A (BPA) was achieved. An easy characterization of the biofunctionalization process is introduced by measuring interfacial capacitance which is simple and superior to most of methods currently in use. The frequency and amplitude of the AC signal used for capacitive interrogation were optimized to achieve maximum interfacial capacitance and maximum sensitivity. To evaluate the performance of the developed biosensor, its operation was compared with in-house microfabricated and commercially available electrodes. The limit-of-detection (LOD) obtained using the PCB-based electrodes was found to be at least one order of magnitude lower than that obtained with the commercial and in-house microfabricated electrodes. The linear range for BPA detection was wide from 1 fM to 10 pM with an LOD of 109.5 aM and sample to result in 20s. The biosensor operation was validated by spike-and-recovery tests of BPA using commercial food samples. Thus, the platform has a potential as an on-site detection of bisphenol A in low-resource settings.
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- Hadi Mirzajani
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1520 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37966, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Koç University, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sarıyer, 34450 Istanbul, Turkey; Sahand University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Research Lab., Tabriz, Iran
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- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1520 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37966, USA; School of Engineering and Computer Science, Morehead State University, 150 University Blvd., Morehead, KY, 40351, USA
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- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1520 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37966, USA.
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- The University of Tennessee, Department of Public Health, 1914 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, USA
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- University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, 2505 E. J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, USA
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- Sahand University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Research Lab., Tabriz, Iran
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- Sahand University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Research Lab., Tabriz, Iran
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Ferrari AGM, Crapnell RD, Banks CE. Electroanalytical Overview: Electrochemical Sensing Platforms for Food and Drink Safety. BIOSENSORS 2021; 11:291. [PMID: 34436093 PMCID: PMC8392528 DOI: 10.3390/bios11080291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Robust, reliable, and affordable analytical techniques are essential for screening and monitoring food and water safety from contaminants, pathogens, and allergens that might be harmful upon consumption. Recent advances in decentralised, miniaturised, and rapid tests for health and environmental monitoring can provide an alternative solution to the classic laboratory-based analytical techniques currently utilised. Electrochemical biosensors offer a promising option as portable sensing platforms to expedite the transition from laboratory benchtop to on-site analysis. A plethora of electroanalytical sensor platforms have been produced for the detection of small molecules, proteins, and microorganisms vital to ensuring food and drink safety. These utilise various recognition systems, from direct electrochemical redox processes to biological recognition elements such as antibodies, enzymes, and aptamers; however, further exploration needs to be carried out, with many systems requiring validation against standard benchtop laboratory-based techniques to offer increased confidence in the sensing platforms. This short review demonstrates that electroanalytical biosensors already offer a sensitive, fast, and low-cost sensor platform for food and drink safety monitoring. With continued research into the development of these sensors, increased confidence in the safety of food and drink products for manufacturers, policy makers, and end users will result.
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.G.-M.F.); (R.D.C.)
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Phosphorescent palladium-tetrabenzoporphyrin indicators for immunosensing of small molecules with a novel optical device. Talanta 2020; 224:121927. [PMID: 33379126 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Small-molecule detection is important for many applications including clinical diagnostics, drug discovery, environmental screening, and food technology. Current techniques suffer from various limitations including cost, complex sample processing, massive instrumentation, and need for expertise. To overcome these limitations, a new optical immunosensing assay for the detection of small molecules was developed and assessed with the targets estrone (E1) and estradiol (E2). For this purpose, phosphorescent indicators were designed based on the tetrabenzoporphyrin skeleton directly linked to E1 or E2, or attached through a linker, with phosphorescence lifetimes in the range of ~100-~300 μs. The assay is an indicator displacement assay (IDA). The best performances of our optical immunosensor were obtained with the indicators E1-L-Por and E2-L-Por. As they bound to specific polyclonal antibodies, their phosphorescence (τ ~200 μs) was quenched. When an endogenous competitor was added, the indicator was displaced, and the phosphorescence was immediately recovered. These effects were measured with a new optical device, described here, and able to detect picograms of luminescent molecules emitting in the NIR range, simply by measuring phosphorescence decay. This radical switch-off/switch on process demonstrates that E1-L-Por and E2-L-Por are good candidates for in vivo and in vitro immunosensing of E1 and E2. Importantly, the present immunosensing assay can be easily adapted to other small molecules such as other hormones and drugs.
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Ezenarro JJ, Párraga-Niño N, Sabrià M, Del Campo FJ, Muñoz-Pascual FX, Mas J, Uria N. Rapid Detection of Legionella pneumophila in Drinking Water, Based on Filter Immunoassay and Chronoamperometric Measurement. BIOSENSORS-BASEL 2020; 10:bios10090102. [PMID: 32825468 PMCID: PMC7558583 DOI: 10.3390/bios10090102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Legionella is a pathogenic bacterium, ubiquitous in freshwater environments and able to colonise man-made water systems from which it can be transmitted to humans during outbreaks. The prevention of such outbreaks requires a fast, low cost, automated and often portable detection system. In this work, we present a combination of sample concentration, immunoassay detection, and measurement by chronoamperometry. A nitrocellulose microfiltration membrane is used as support for both the water sample concentration and the Legionella immunodetection. The horseradish peroxidase enzymatic label of the antibodies permits using the redox substrate 3,3′,5,5′-Tetramethylbenzidine to generate current changes proportional to the bacterial concentration present in drinking water. Carbon screen-printed electrodes are employed in the chronoamperometric measurements. Our system reduces the detection time: from the 10 days required by the conventional culture-based methods, to 2–3 h, which could be crucial to avoid outbreaks. Additionally, the system shows a linear response (R2 value of 0.99), being able to detect a range of Legionella concentrations between 101 and 104 cfu·mL−1 with a detection limit (LoD) of 4 cfu·mL−1.
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- Josune J. Ezenarro
- Departament de Genètica i Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Cerdanyola, Spain;
- Waterologies S.L, C/Dinamarca, 3 (nave 9), Polígon Industrial Les Comes, E-08700c Igualada, Spain
- Correspondence: (J.J.E.); (N.U.)
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- Unitat de Malalties Infeccioses, Fundació Institut de Investigació Germans Trias I Pujol, E-08916 Badalona, Spain; (N.P.-N.); (M.S.)
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- Unitat de Malalties Infeccioses, Fundació Institut de Investigació Germans Trias I Pujol, E-08916 Badalona, Spain; (N.P.-N.); (M.S.)
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- Institut de Microelectrònica de Barcelona, CNM-CSIC, Esfera UAB-CEI, Campus Nord UAB, E-08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (F.J.D.C.); (F.-X.M.-P.)
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, E-48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- Institut de Microelectrònica de Barcelona, CNM-CSIC, Esfera UAB-CEI, Campus Nord UAB, E-08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (F.J.D.C.); (F.-X.M.-P.)
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- Departament de Genètica i Microbiologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, E-08193 Cerdanyola, Spain;
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- Institut de Microelectrònica de Barcelona, CNM-CSIC, Esfera UAB-CEI, Campus Nord UAB, E-08193 Bellaterra, Spain; (F.J.D.C.); (F.-X.M.-P.)
- Correspondence: (J.J.E.); (N.U.)
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