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Palmieri E, Cancelliere R, Maita F, Micheli L, Maiolo L. An ethyl cellulose novel biodegradable flexible substrate material for sustainable screen-printing. RSC Adv 2024; 14:18103-18108. [PMID: 38847004 PMCID: PMC11154189 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02993c] [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: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
Abstract
We introduce an innovative solution to reduce plastic dependence in flexible electronics: a biodegradable, water-resistant, and flexible cellulose-based substrate for crafting electrochemical printed platforms. This sustainable material based on ethyl cellulose (EC) serves as an eco-friendly alternative to PET in screen printing, boasting superior water resistance compared to other biodegradable options. Our study evaluates the performance of carbon-based screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) fabricated on conventional PET, recycled PET (r-PET), and (EC)-based materials. Electrochemical characterization reveals that EC-SPEs exhibit comparable analytical performance to both P-SPEs and rP-SPEs, as evidenced by similar limits of detection (LOD), limits of quantification (LOQ), and reproducibility values for all the analytes tested (ferro-ferricyanide, hexaammineruthenium chloride, uric acid, and hydroquinone). This finding underscores the potential of our cellulose-based substrate to match the performance of conventional PET-based electrodes. Moreover, the scalability and low-energy requirements of our fabrication process highlight the potential of this material to revolutionize eco-conscious manufacturing. By offering a sustainable alternative without compromising performance, our cellulose-based substrate paves the way for greener practices in flexible electronics production.
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- Elena Palmieri
- Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100 Rome 00133 Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1 Rome 00133 Italy
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- Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100 Rome 00133 Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1 Rome 00133 Italy
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- Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100 Rome 00133 Italy
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Lafuente JL, González S, Aibar C, Rivera D, Avilés E, Beunza JJ. Continuous and Non-Invasive Lactate Monitoring Techniques in Critical Care Patients. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:148. [PMID: 38534255 DOI: 10.3390/bios14030148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Lactate, once merely regarded as an indicator of tissue hypoxia and muscular fatigue, has now gained prominence as a pivotal biomarker across various medical disciplines. Recent research has unveiled its critical role as a high-value prognostic marker in critical care medicine. The current practice of lactate detection involves periodic blood sampling. This approach is invasive and confined to measurements at six-hour intervals, leading to resource expenditure, time consumption, and patient discomfort. This review addresses non-invasive sensors that enable continuous monitoring of lactate in critical care patients. After the introduction, it discusses the iontophoresis system, followed by a description of the structural materials that are universally employed to create an interface between the integumentary system and the sensor. Subsequently, each method is detailed according to its physical principle, outlining its advantages, limitations, and pertinent aspects. The study concludes with a discussion and conclusions, aiming at the design of an intelligent sensor (Internet of Medical Things or IoMT) to facilitate continuous lactate monitoring and enhance the clinical decision-making support system in critical care medicine.
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- Jose-Luis Lafuente
- IASalud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Engineering Department, School of Architecture, Engineering & Design, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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- IASalud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario HLA Moncloa, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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- IASalud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Engineering Department, School of Architecture, Engineering & Design, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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- IASalud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Engineering Department, School of Architecture, Engineering & Design, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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- IASalud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Engineering Department, School of Architecture, Engineering & Design, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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- IASalud, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Research and Doctorate School, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Health and Sports, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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Fattahi M, Rahdan F, Shaterabadi D, Zamani Sani M, Alizadeh M, Khatami SH, Taheri-Anganeh M, Movahedpour A, Ghasemi H. MicroRNA biosensors for the detection of liver cancer. Clin Chim Acta 2024; 554:117796. [PMID: 38272250 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2024.117796] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Liver cancer is one of the deadliest types worldwide and early diagnosis is highly important for successful treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to develop rapid, sensitive, simple, and inexpensive analytical tools for its detection. MicroRNAs (miRNA) represent unique biomarkers whose expression in biofluids is strongly associated with cancer in general and miR-21, -31, -122, -145, -146a, -200c, -221, -222, and -223 in liver cancer, specifically. Various biosensors for miRNA detection have been developed. These include electrochemical biosensors based on amperometric, potentiometric, conductometric and impedimetric technology. Furthermore, the use of advanced nanomaterials with enhanced chemical stability, conductivity and electrocatalytic activity have greatly increased the sensitivity and specificity of these devices. The present review focuses on recent advances in electrochemical biosensors for miRNA detection in liver cancer.
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- Mehdi Fattahi
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam; School of Engineering & Technology, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Kim HE, Schuck A, Park H, Huh HJ, Kang M, Kim YS. Gold nanostructures modified carbon-based electrode enhanced with methylene blue for point-of-care COVID-19 tests using isothermal amplification. Talanta 2023; 265:124841. [PMID: 37390671 PMCID: PMC10290770 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) envelope (E) and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) genes were detected via electrochemical measurements using a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) (3-electrode system) coupled with a battery-operated thin-film heater based on the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technique. The working electrodes of the SPCE sensor were decorated with synthesized gold nanostars (AuNSs) to obtain a large surface area and improve sensitivity. The LAMP assay was enhanced using a real-time amplification reaction system to detect the optimal target genes (E and RdRP) of SARS-CoV-2. The optimized LAMP assay was performed with diluted concentrations (from 0 to 109 copies) of the target DNA using 30 μM of methylene blue as a redox indicator. Target DNA amplification was conducted for 30 min at a constant temperature using a thin-film heater, and the final amplicon electrical signals were detected based on cyclic voltammetry curves. Our electrochemical LAMP analysis of SARS-CoV-2 clinical samples showed an excellent correlation with the Ct value of real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction, indicating successful validation of results. A linear relationship between the peak current response and the amplified DNA was observed for both genes. The AuNS-decorated SPCE sensor with the optimized LAMP primer enabled accurate analysis of both SARS-CoV-2-positive and -negative clinical samples. Therefore, the developed device is suitable for use as a point-of-care test DNA-based sensor for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2.
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- Hyo Eun Kim
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Smart Healthcare Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Medical Device Management and Research, SAIHST (Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology), Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Genetics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul 06351, South Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Smart Healthcare Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Medical Device Management and Research, SAIHST (Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology), Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
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Wang J, Davidson JL, Kaur S, Dextre AA, Ranjbaran M, Kamel MS, Athalye SM, Verma MS. Paper-Based Biosensors for the Detection of Nucleic Acids from Pathogens. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12121094. [PMID: 36551061 PMCID: PMC9776365 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Paper-based biosensors are microfluidic analytical devices used for the detection of biochemical substances. The unique properties of paper-based biosensors, including low cost, portability, disposability, and ease of use, make them an excellent tool for point-of-care testing. Among all analyte detection methods, nucleic acid-based pathogen detection offers versatility due to the ease of nucleic acid synthesis. In a point-of-care testing context, the combination of nucleic acid detection and a paper-based platform allows for accurate detection. This review offers an overview of contemporary paper-based biosensors for detecting nucleic acids from pathogens. The methods and limitations of implementing an integrated portable paper-based platform are discussed. The review concludes with potential directions for future research in the development of paper-based biosensors.
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- Jiangshan Wang
- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Department of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Kuswandi B, Hidayat MA, Noviana E. Paper-Based Electrochemical Biosensors for Food Safety Analysis. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:1088. [PMID: 36551055 PMCID: PMC9775995 DOI: 10.3390/bios12121088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Nowadays, foodborne pathogens and other food contaminants are among the major contributors to human illnesses and even deaths worldwide. There is a growing need for improvements in food safety globally. However, it is a challenge to detect and identify these harmful analytes in a rapid, sensitive, portable, and user-friendly manner. Recently, researchers have paid attention to the development of paper-based electrochemical biosensors due to their features and promising potential for food safety analysis. The use of paper in electrochemical biosensors offers several advantages such as device miniaturization, low sample consumption, inexpensive mass production, capillary force-driven fluid flow, and capability to store reagents within the pores of the paper substrate. Various paper-based electrochemical biosensors have been developed to enable the detection of foodborne pathogens and other contaminants that pose health hazards to humans. In this review, we discussed several aspects of the biosensors including different device designs (e.g., 2D and 3D devices), fabrication techniques, and electrode modification approaches that are often optimized to generate measurable signals for sensitive detection of analytes. The utilization of different nanomaterials for the modification of electrode surface to improve the detection of analytes via enzyme-, antigen/antibody-, DNA-, aptamer-, and cell-based bioassays is also described. Next, we discussed the current applications of the sensors to detect food contaminants such as foodborne pathogens, pesticides, veterinary drug residues, allergens, and heavy metals. Most of the electrochemical paper analytical devices (e-PADs) reviewed are small and portable, and therefore are suitable for field applications. Lastly, e-PADs are an excellent platform for food safety analysis owing to their user-friendliness, low cost, sensitivity, and a high potential for customization to meet certain analytical needs.
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- Bambang Kuswandi
- Chemo and Biosensors Group, Faculty of Farmasi, University of Jember, Jember 68121, Indonesia
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- Chemo and Biosensors Group, Faculty of Farmasi, University of Jember, Jember 68121, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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Electrochemical microfluidic paper-based analytical devices for tumor marker detection. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Sahraei N, Mazloum-Ardakani M, Khoshroo A, Hoseynidokht F, Mohiti J, Moradi A. Electrochemical system designed on a paper platform as a label-free immunosensor for cancer derived exosomes based on a mesoporous carbon foam- ternary nanocomposite. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Burgos-Flórez F, Rodríguez A, Cervera E, De Ávila M, Sanjuán M, Villalba PJ. Microfluidic Paper-Based Blood Plasma Separation Device as a Potential Tool for Timely Detection of Protein Biomarkers. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13050706. [PMID: 35630172 PMCID: PMC9142996 DOI: 10.3390/mi13050706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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A current challenge regarding microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPAD) for blood plasma separation (BPS) and electrochemical immunodetection of protein biomarkers is how to achieve a µPAD that yields enough plasma to retain the biomarker for affinity biosensing in a functionalized electrode system. This paper describes the development of a BPS µPAD to detect and quantify the S100B biomarker from peripheral whole blood. The device uses NaCl functionalized VF2 filter paper as a sample collection pad, an MF1 filter paper for plasma retention, and an optimized microfluidic channel geometry. An inverted light microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and image processing software were used for visualizing BPS efficiency. A design of experiments (DOE) assessed the device’s efficacy using an S100B ELISA Kit to measure clinically relevant S100B concentrations in plasma. The BPS device obtained 50 μL of plasma from 300 μL of whole blood after 3.5 min. The statistical correlation of S100B concentrations obtained using plasma from standard centrifugation and the BPS device was 0.98. The BPS device provides a simple manufacturing protocol, short fabrication time, and is capable of S100B detection using ELISA, making one step towards the integration of technologies aimed at low-cost POC testing of clinically relevant biomarkers.
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- Francisco Burgos-Flórez
- Biotechnology Research Group, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 081007, Colombia; (A.R.); (E.C.); (M.D.Á.); (P.J.V.)
- Rational Use of Energy and Preservation of the Environment Group (UREMA), Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 081007, Colombia;
- Health and Technological Innovation, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Facultad de Ingenierías, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia
- Correspondence:
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- Biotechnology Research Group, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 081007, Colombia; (A.R.); (E.C.); (M.D.Á.); (P.J.V.)
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- Biotechnology Research Group, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 081007, Colombia; (A.R.); (E.C.); (M.D.Á.); (P.J.V.)
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- Biotechnology Research Group, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 081007, Colombia; (A.R.); (E.C.); (M.D.Á.); (P.J.V.)
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- Rational Use of Energy and Preservation of the Environment Group (UREMA), Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 081007, Colombia;
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- Biotechnology Research Group, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla 081007, Colombia; (A.R.); (E.C.); (M.D.Á.); (P.J.V.)
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Yerrapragada R M, Mampallil D. Interferon-γ detection in point of care diagnostics: Short review. Talanta 2022; 245:123428. [PMID: 35427946 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Interferon (IFN)-γ is a cytokine secreted by immune cells. The elevated levels of IFN-γ are an early indicator of multiple diseases such as tuberculosis and autoimmune diseases. This short review focuses on different sensing methods based on optical, electrochemical, and mechanical principles. We explain how specific biorecognition molecules such as antibodies and aptamers are employed in the sensing methods. We also compare different surface functionalization methods and their details. Although the review gives an overview of only IFN-γ sensing, the same strategies can be applied to sensing other analytes with appropriate modifications.
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- Manjoosha Yerrapragada R
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati, Mangalam P O, Tirupati, 517507, India.
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- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati, Mangalam P O, Tirupati, 517507, India.
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Nate Z, Gill AA, Chauhan R, Karpoormath R. Recent progress in electrochemical sensors for detection and quantification of malaria. Anal Biochem 2022; 643:114592. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2022.114592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Thakur N, Gupta D, Mandal D, Nagaiah TC. Ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensors for dopamine and cholesterol: recent advances, challenges and strategies. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:13084-13113. [PMID: 34811563 DOI: 10.1039/d1cc05271c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The rapid and accurate determination of the dopamine (neurotransmitter) and cholesterol level in bio-fluids is significant because they are crucial bioanalytes for several lethal diseases, which require early diagnosis. The level of DA in the brain is modulated by the dopamine active transporter (DAT), and is influenced by cholesterol levels in the lipid membrane environment. Accordingly, electrochemical biosensors offer rapid and accurate detection and exhibit unique features such as low detection limits even with reduced volumes of analyte, affordability, simple handling, portability and versatility, making them appropriate to deal with augmented challenges in current clinical and point-of-care diagnostics for the determination of dopamine (DA) and cholesterol. This feature article focuses on the development of ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensors for the detection of cholesterol and DA for real-time and onsite applications that can detect targeted analytes with reduced volumes and sub-picomolar concentrations with quick response times. Furthermore, the development of ultrasensitive biosensors via cost-effective, simple fabrication procedures, displaying high sensitivity, selectivity, reliability and good stability is significant in the impending era of electrochemical biosensing. Herein, we emphasize on recent advanced nanomaterials used for the ultrasensitive detection of DA and cholesterol and discuss in depth their electrochemical activities towards ultrasensitive responses. Key points describing future perspectives and the challenges during detection with their probable solutions are discussed, and the current market is also surveyed. Further, a comprehensive review of the literature indicates that there is room for improvement in the miniaturization of cholesterol and dopamine biosensors for lab-on-chip devices and overcoming the current technical limitations to facilitate full utilization by patients at home.
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- Neha Thakur
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140001, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140001, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140001, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140001, India.
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Kamali P, Zandi M, Ghasemzadeh-Moghaddam H, Fani M. Comparison between various biosensor methods for human T-lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1) detection. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 49:1513-1517. [PMID: 34797491 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06959-w] [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: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Due to the drawback of traditional and current diagnostic methods including serological and molecular assays, the development of the rapid and free-PCR techniques can be an alternative technique for the human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1) DNA detection sequences. On the other hand, early detection of HTLV-1 prevents two dangerous diseases including Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma and HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis. The biosensor-based methods are sensitive techniques that can provide new opportunities to detect infectious diseases, particularly in the early stage. This study provides a comparative view among recently designed biosensors for the detection of HTLV-1.
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- Peyman Kamali
- Department of Modern Sciences and Technologies, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Virology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology and Laboratory Sciences, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
- Vector-Borne Diseases Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology and Laboratory Sciences, School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran.
- Vector-Borne Diseases Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran.
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Ebrahimi M, Norouzi P, Aazami H, Moosavi-Movahedi AA. Review on oxidative stress relation on COVID-19: Biomolecular and bioanalytical approach. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 189:802-818. [PMID: 34418419 PMCID: PMC8372478 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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COVID-19 disease has put life of people in stress worldwide from many aspects. Since the virus has mutated in absolutely short period of time the challenge to find a suitable vaccine has become harder. Infection to COVID-19, especially at severe life threatening states is highly dependent on the strength of the host immune system. This system is partially dependent on the balance between oxidative stress and antioxidant. Besides, this virus still has unknown mechanism of action companied by a probable commune period. From another hand, some reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels can be helpful on the state determination of the disease. Thus it could be possible to use modern bioanalytical techniques for their detection and determination, which could indicate the disease state at the golden time window since they have the potential to show whether specific DNA, RNA, enzymes and proteins are affected. This also could be used as a preclude study or a reliable pathway to define the best optimized time of cure beside effective medical actions. Herein, some ROS and their relation with SARS-CoV-2 virus have been considered. In addition, modern bioelectroanalytical techniques on this approach from quantitative and qualitative points of view have been reviewed.
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- Mehrnaz Ebrahimi
- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Center of Excellence in Electrochemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Zou X, Ji Y, Li H, Wang Z, Shi L, Zhang S, Wang T, Gong Z. Recent advances of environmental pollutants detection via paper-based sensing strategy. LUMINESCENCE 2021; 36:1818-1836. [PMID: 34342392 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Paper has become one of the most promising substrates for building low-cost and powerful sensing platforms due to its self-pumping ability and compatibility with multiple patterning methods. Paper-based sensors have been greatly developed in the field of environmental monitoring. In this review, we introduced the research and application of paper-based sensors in environmental monitoring, focusing on the deposition and patterning methods of building paper-based sensors, and summarized the applications of detecting environmental pollutants, including metal ions, anions, explosives, neurotoxins, volatile organic compounds, and small molecules. In addition, the development prospects and challenges of promoting paper-based sensors are also discussed. The current review will provide references for the construction of portable paper-based sensors, and has implications for the field of on-site real-time detection of the environment.
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- Xue Zou
- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Chengdu Academy of Environmental Sciences, Chengdu, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,State-province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Spatial Information Technology of High-Speed Rail Safety, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Romanholo PVV, Razzino CA, Raymundo-Pereira PA, Prado TM, Machado SAS, Sgobbi LF. Biomimetic electrochemical sensors: New horizons and challenges in biosensing applications. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 185:113242. [PMID: 33915434 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The urge to meet the ever-growing needs of sensing technology has spurred research to look for new alternatives to traditional analytical methods. In this scenario, the glucometer is the flagship of commercial electrochemical sensing platforms, combining selectivity, reliability and portability. However, other types of enzyme-based biosensors seldom achieve the market, in spite of the large and increasing number of publications. The reasons behind their commercial limitations concern enzyme denaturation, and the high costs associated with procedures for their extraction and purification. In this sense, biomimetic materials that seek to imitate the desired properties of natural enzymes and biological systems have come out as an appealing path for robust and sensitive electrochemical biosensors. We herein portray the historical background of these biomimicking materials, covering from their beginnings until the most impactful applications in the field of electrochemical sensing platforms. Throughout the discussion, we present and critically appraise the major benefits and the most significant drawbacks offered by the bioinspired systems categorized as Nanozymes, Synzymes, Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs), Nanochannels, and Metal Complexes. Innovative strategies of fabrication and challenging applications are further reviewed and evaluated. In the end, we ponder over the prospects of this emerging field, assessing the most critical issues that shall be faced in the coming decade.
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- Pedro V V Romanholo
- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74690-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Universidade Do Vale Do Paraíba, São José Dos Campos, SP, 12244-000, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, SP, 13566-590, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74690-900, Brazil.
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Liu G, Jiang C, Lin X, Yang Y. Point-of-care detection of cytokines in cytokine storm management and beyond: Significance and challenges. VIEW 2021; 2:20210003. [PMID: 34766163 PMCID: PMC8242812 DOI: 10.1002/viw.20210003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Cytokines are signaling molecules between cells in immune system. Cytokine storm, due to the sudden acute increase in levels of pro-inflammatory circulating cytokines, can result in disease severity and major-organ damage. Thus, there is urgent need to develop rapid, sensitive, and specific methods for monitoring of cytokines in biology and medicine. Undoubtedly, point-of-care testing (POCT) will provide clinical significance in disease early diagnosis, management, and prevention. This review aims to summarize and discuss the latest technologies for detection of cytokines with a focus on POCT. The overview of diseases resulting from imbalanced cytokine levels, such as COVID-19, sepsis and other cytokine release syndromes are presented. The clinical cut-off levels of cytokine as biomarkers for different diseases are summarized. The challenges and perspectives on the development of cytokine POCT devices are also proposed and discussed. Cytokine POCT devices are expected to be the ongoing spotlight of disease management and prevention during COVID-19 pandemic and also the post COVID-19 pandemic era.
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- Guozhen Liu
- School of Life and Health SciencesThe Chinese University of Hong KongShenzhen518172P.R. China
- Graduate School of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNSW 2052Australia
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical NeurosciencesJohn Radcliffe HospitalUniversity of OxfordOxfordOX3 9DUUnited Kingdom
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- Graduate School of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesSydneyNSW 2052Australia
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- School of Life and Health SciencesThe Chinese University of Hong KongShenzhen518172P.R. China
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Pérez DJ, Patiño EB, Orozco J. Electrochemical Nanobiosensors as Point‐of‐Care Testing Solution to Cytokines Measurement Limitations. ELECTROANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- David J. Pérez
- Max Planck Tandem Group in Nanobioengineering University of Antioquia Complejo Ruta N Calle 67, N° 52–20 050010 Medellín Colombia
- Grupo de Bioquímica Estructural de Macromoléculas Chemistry Institute University of Antioquia Lab 1–314 Calle 67, N° 53–108 050010 Medellín Colombia
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- Grupo de Bioquímica Estructural de Macromoléculas Chemistry Institute University of Antioquia Lab 1–314 Calle 67, N° 53–108 050010 Medellín Colombia
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- Max Planck Tandem Group in Nanobioengineering University of Antioquia Complejo Ruta N Calle 67, N° 52–20 050010 Medellín Colombia
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Kim HE, Schuck A, Lee SH, Lee Y, Kang M, Kim YS. Sensitive electrochemical biosensor combined with isothermal amplification for point-of-care COVID-19 tests. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 182:113168. [PMID: 33780853 PMCID: PMC7970423 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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We report an electrochemical biosensor combined with recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) for rapid and sensitive detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The electrochemical biosensor based on a multi-microelectrode array allows the detection of multiple target genes by differential pulse voltammetry. The RPA reaction involves hybridization of the RPA amplicon with thiol-modified primers immobilized on the working electrodes, which leads to a reduction of current density as amplicons accumulate. The assay results in shorter "sample-to-answer" times than conventional PCR without expensive thermo-cycling equipment. The limits of detection are about 0.972 fg/μL (RdRP gene) and 3.925 fg/μL (N gene), which are slightly lower than or comparable to that of RPA assay results obtained by gel electrophoresis without post-amplification purification. The combination of electrochemical biosensors and the RPA assay is a rapid, sensitive, and convenient platform that can be potentially used as a point-of-care test for the diagnosis of COVID-19.
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- Hyo Eun Kim
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Smart Healthcare Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Samsung Biomedical Research Institute, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Smart Healthcare Research Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Medical Device Management and Research, SAIHST (Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology), Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
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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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A Simple, Fast and Portable Method for Electrochemical Detection of Adenine Released by Ricin Enzymatic Activity. Toxins (Basel) 2021; 13:toxins13040238. [PMID: 33810228 PMCID: PMC8066795 DOI: 10.3390/toxins13040238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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International authorities classify ricin toxin present in castor seed as a potential agent for use in bioterrorism. Therefore, the detection, identification, and characterization of ricin in various sample matrices are considered necessary actions for risk assessment during a suspected exposure. This study reports a portable electrochemical assay for detecting active ricin based on the adenine electro-oxidation released from herring sperm DNA substrate by its catalytic action. Also, kinetic parameters were calculated, and the values were Km of 3.14 µM and Kcat 2107 min−1. A linear response was found in optimized experimental conditions for ricin concentrations ranging from 8 to 120 ng/mL, and with a detection limit of 5.14 ng/mL. This proposed detection strategy emphasizes the possibility of field detection of active ricin in food matrices and can be applied to other endonucleolytic activities.
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A Graphene-Based Enzymatic Biosensor Using a Common-Gate Field-Effect Transistor for L-Lactic Acid Detection in Blood Plasma Samples. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21051852. [PMID: 33800892 PMCID: PMC7961927 DOI: 10.3390/s21051852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Lactate is an important organic molecule that is produced in excess during anaerobic metabolism when oxygen is absent in the human organism. The concentration of this substance in the body can be related to several medical conditions, such as hemorrhage, respiratory failure, and ischemia. Herein, we describe a graphene-based lactate biosensor to detect the concentrations of L-lactic acid in different fluids (buffer solution and plasma). The active surface (graphene) of the device was functionalized with lactate dehydrogenase enzyme using different substances (Nafion, chitosan, and glutaraldehyde) to guarantee stability and increase selectivity. The devices presented linear responses for the concentration ranges tested in the different fluids. An interference study was performed using ascorbic acid, uric acid, and glucose, and there was a minimum variation in the Dirac point voltage during detection of lactate in any of the samples. The stability of the devices was verified at up to 50 days while kept in a dry box at room temperature, and device operation was stable until 12 days. This study demonstrated graphene performance to monitor L-lactic acid production in human samples, indicating that this material can be implemented in more simple and low-cost devices, such as flexible sensors, for point-of-care applications.
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Cavazos-Elizondo D, Sung KJ, Vasikaran S, Aguirre-Soto A, Sikes HD. Functional Comparison of Bioactive Cellulose Materials Incorporating Engineered Binding Proteins. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:392-398. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c01474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Daniela Cavazos-Elizondo
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64849, México
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León 64849, México
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
- Singapore−MIT Alliance for Research and Technology Centre (SMART), 1 Create Way, Innovation Tower, Singapore 138602
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Campbell VR, Carson MS, Lao A, Maran K, Yang EJ, Kamei DT. Point-of-Need Diagnostics for Foodborne Pathogen Screening. SLAS Technol 2020; 26:55-79. [PMID: 33012245 DOI: 10.1177/2472630320962003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Foodborne illness is a major public health issue that results in millions of global infections annually. The burden of such illness sits mostly with developing countries, as access to advanced laboratory equipment and skilled lab technicians, as well as consistent power sources, is limited and expensive. Current gold standards in foodborne pathogen screening involve labor-intensive sample enrichment steps, pathogen isolation and purification, and costly readout machinery. Overall, time to detection can take multiple days, excluding the time it takes to ship samples to off-site laboratories. Efforts have been made to simplify the workflow of such tests by integrating multiple steps of foodborne pathogen screening procedures into a singular device, as well as implementing more point-of-need readout methods. In this review, we explore recent advancements in developing point-of-need devices for foodborne pathogen screening. We discuss the detection of surface markers, nucleic acids, and metabolic products using both paper-based and microfluidic devices, focusing primarily on developments that have been made between 2015 and mid-2020.
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- Veronica R Campbell
- Department of Bioengineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Panhwar S, Ilhan H, Hassan SS, Zengin A, Boyacı IH, Tamer U. Dual Responsive Disposable Electrode for the Enumeration of
Escherichia coli
in Whole Blood. ELECTROANAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Sallahuddin Panhwar
- Department of Analytical Chemistry Faculty of Pharmacy Gazi University, Etiler 06330 Ankara Turkey
- U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (US-PCAS-W) Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062 Sindh Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science Ordu University, Altinordu 52200 Ordu Turkey
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- U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (US-PCAS-W) Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro 76062 Sindh Pakistan
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- Van Yüzüncü Yil University Department of Chemical Engineering 65090 Tuşba/Van Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering Faculty of Engineering Hacettepe University, Beytepe 06800 Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry Faculty of Pharmacy Gazi University, Etiler 06330 Ankara Turkey
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Mazurkiewicz W, Podrażka M, Jarosińska E, Kappalakandy Valapil K, Wiloch M, Jönsson‐Niedziółka M, Witkowska Nery E. Paper‐Based Electrochemical Sensors and How to Make Them (Work). ChemElectroChem 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Wojciech Mazurkiewicz
- Institute of Physical ChemistryPolish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 01-224 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Physical ChemistryPolish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 01-224 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Physical ChemistryPolish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 01-224 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Physical ChemistryPolish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 01-224 Warsaw Poland
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- Institute of Physical ChemistryPolish Academy of Sciences Kasprzaka 44/52 01-224 Warsaw Poland
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Díaz-Cruz JM, Serrano N, Pérez-Ràfols C, Ariño C, Esteban M. Electroanalysis from the past to the twenty-first century: challenges and perspectives. J Solid State Electrochem 2020; 24:2653-2661. [PMID: 32837295 PMCID: PMC7306008 DOI: 10.1007/s10008-020-04733-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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A personal mini-review is presented on the history of electroanalysis and on their present achievements and future challenges. The manuscript is written from the subjective view of two generations of electroanalytical chemists that have witnessed for many years the evolution of this discipline.
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- José Manuel Díaz-Cruz
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Water Research Institute (IdRA) of the University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Water Research Institute (IdRA) of the University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 30, SE-10044 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Water Research Institute (IdRA) of the University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1-11, E08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Water Research Institute (IdRA) of the University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Sassa F, Biswas GC, Suzuki H. Microfabricated electrochemical sensing devices. LAB ON A CHIP 2020; 20:1358-1389. [PMID: 32129358 DOI: 10.1039/c9lc01112a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Electrochemistry provides possibilities to realize smart microdevices of the next generation with high functionalities. Electrodes, which constitute major components of electrochemical devices, can be formed by various microfabrication techniques, and integration of the same (or different) components for that purpose is not difficult. Merging this technique with microfluidics can further expand the areas of application of the resultant devices. To augment the development of next generation devices, it will be beneficial to review recent technological trends in this field and clarify the directions required for moving forward. Even when limiting the discussion to electrochemical microdevices, a variety of useful techniques should be considered. Therefore, in this review, we attempted to provide an overview of all relevant techniques in this context in the hope that it can provide useful comprehensive information.
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- Fumihiro Sassa
- Graduate School of Information Science and Electrical Engineering, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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Cytokine and Cancer Biomarkers Detection: The Dawn of Electrochemical Paper-Based Biosensor. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20071854. [PMID: 32230808 PMCID: PMC7180619 DOI: 10.3390/s20071854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Although the established ELISA-based sensing platforms have many benefits, the importance of cytokine and cancer biomarkers detection for point-of-care diagnostics has propelled the search for more specific, sensitive, simple, accessible, yet economical sensor. Paper-based biosensor holds promise for future in-situ applications and can provide rapid analysis and data without the need to conduct in a laboratory. Electrochemical detection plays a vital role in interpreting results obtained from qualitative assessment to quantitative determination. In this review, various factors affecting the design of an electrochemical paper-based biosensor are highlighted and discussed in depth. Different detection methods, along with the latest development in utilizing them in cytokine and cancer biomarkers detection, are reviewed. Lastly, the fabrication of portable electrochemical paper-based biosensor is ideal in deliberating positive societal implications in developing countries with limited resources and accessibility to healthcare services.
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Gygliola-Ormachea PB, Tarquino-Flores G, Chambi-Gutierrez E, Averanga-Conde K, Salcedo-Ortiz L. Determinación de glucosa. JOURNAL OF THE SELVA ANDINA RESEARCH SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.36610/j.jsars.2020.110100038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Byers KM, Lin LK, Moehling TJ, Stanciu L, Linnes JC. Versatile printed microheaters to enable low-power thermal control in paper diagnostics. Analyst 2020; 145:184-196. [PMID: 31729492 DOI: 10.1039/c9an01546a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Reusable, low-power, low-cost, printed microheaters developed for practical use in in-field and point-of-care diagnostics.
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- Kristin M. Byers
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
- Purdue University
- West Lafayette
- USA
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- School of Materials Engineering
- Purdue University
- West Lafayette
- USA
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
- Purdue University
- West Lafayette
- USA
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- School of Materials Engineering
- Purdue University
- West Lafayette
- USA
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Mobed A, Hasanzadeh M, Shadjou N, Hassanpour S, Saadati A, Agazadeh M. Immobilization of ssDNA on the surface of silver nanoparticles-graphene quantum dots modified by gold nanoparticles towards biosensing of microorganism. Microchem J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.104286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Kutluk H, Bruch R, Urban GA, Dincer C. Impact of assay format on miRNA sensing: Electrochemical microfluidic biosensor for miRNA-197 detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 148:111824. [PMID: 31698303 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important biomarkers for the early detection of various diseases, especially cancer. Therefore, there is a continuing interest in different biosensing strategies that allow for the point-of-care measurement of miRNAs. Almost all miRNA sensors utilize cross-hybridization of the target miRNA with a capture probe for the recognition, which can be designed in either a sandwich or a competitive format. In this work, we present a low-cost microfluidic biosensor platform for the electrochemical measurement of miRNA-197 (a tumor biomarker candidate) in undiluted human serum samples, operating with very low sample volumes (580 nl) and a sample-to-result time of one hour. For this purpose, different on-chip miRNA bioassays based on sandwich and competitive formats are developed and compared in terms of their sensitivity, dynamic range, selectivity, precision, and simplicity. The obtained results show that, despite having a narrower dynamic range when compared to the competitive format, the sandwich assay has superior performance regarding its sensitivity and selectivity. The lowest limit of detection which can be achieved with the sandwich assay is 1.28 nM (0.74 fmole), while 4.05 nM (2.35 fmole) with the competitive format. Moreover, the sandwich assay proves to have a better distinction against single-base mismatch oligonucleotide sequences compared to the competitive one. Due to its versatility and easy handling, overcoming the issue with the sensitivity, the implemented electrochemical microfluidic biosensor could pave the way for rapid and low-cost on-site miRNA diagnostics.
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- Hazal Kutluk
- University of Freiburg, Department of Microsystems Engineering, Germany
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- University of Freiburg, Department of Microsystems Engineering, Germany; University of Freiburg Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, Germany
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- University of Freiburg, Department of Microsystems Engineering, Germany; Freiburg Materials Research Center, Germany
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- University of Freiburg, Department of Microsystems Engineering, Germany; University of Freiburg Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies, Germany.
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Sher M, Asghar W. Development of a multiplex fully automated assay for rapid quantification of CD4 + T cells from whole blood. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 142:111490. [PMID: 31302394 PMCID: PMC6718319 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The development of cost-effective and rapid assays for the accurate counting of CD4 cells has remained prime focus for disease management. The lack of such assays has severely affected people living in resource-limited disease prevalent areas. CD4 count information plays a vital role in the effective management of HIV disease. There is an unmet need to develop rapid, cost-effective, portable and user-friendly point-of-care (POC) disease diagnostic platform technology for CD4+ T cell counting. Here, we have developed a flow-free magnetic actuation platform that uses antibody-coated magnetic beads to efficiently capture CD4+ T cells from a 30 μL drop of whole blood. On-chip cell lysate electrical impedance spectroscopy has been utilized to quantify the isolated CD4 cells. The developed assay has a limit of detection of 25 cells per μL and provides accurate CD4 counts in the range of 25-800 cells per μL. The whole immunoassay along with the enumeration process is very rapid and provides CD4 quantification results within 5 min time frame. The assay does not require off-chip sample preparation steps and minimizes human involvement to a greater extent. The developed impedance-based immunoassay has potential to significantly improve the CD4 enumeration process especially for POC settings.
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- Mazhar Sher
- Asghar-Lab, Micro and Nanotechnology in Medicine, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA; Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA
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- Asghar-Lab, Micro and Nanotechnology in Medicine, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA; Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA; Department of Biological Sciences (Courtesy Appointment), Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA.
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Rajeev G, Cowin AJ, Voelcker NH, Prieto Simon B. Magnetic Nanoparticles Enhance Pore Blockage-Based Electrochemical Detection of a Wound Biomarker. Front Chem 2019; 7:438. [PMID: 31245362 PMCID: PMC6582131 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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A novel pore blockage-based electrochemical immunosensor based on the combination of 100 nm-magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), as signal enhancers, and 200 nm-pore diameter nanoporous anodic alumina (NAA) membranes, as sensing platform, is reported. A peptide conjugate mimicking flightless I (Flii), a wound healing biomarker, was chosen as target analyte. The sensing platform consists of an anti-Flii antibody (Ab1)-modified NAA membrane attached onto a gold electrode. Anti-KLH antibody (Ab2)-modified MNPs (MNP-Ab2) were used to selectively capture the Flii peptide conjugate in solution. Sensing was based on pore blockage of the Ab1-modified NAA membrane caused upon specific binding of the MNP-Ab2-analyte complex. The degree of pore blockage, and thus the concentration of the Flii peptide conjugate in the sample, was measured as a reduction in the oxidation current of a redox species ([Fe(CN)6]4-) added in solution. We demonstrated that pore blockage is drastically enhanced by applying an external magnetic field at the membrane backside to facilitate access of the MNP-Ab2-analyte complex into the pores, and thus ensure its availability to bind to the Ab1-modified NAA membrane. Combining the pore blockage-based electrochemical magnetoimmunosensor with an externally applied magnetic field, a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.5 ng/ml of Flii peptide conjugate was achieved, while sensing in the absence of magnetic field could only attain a LOD of 1.2 μg/ml. The developed sensing strategy is envisaged as a powerful solution for the ultra-sensitive detection of an analyte of interest present in a complex matrix.
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- Gayathri Rajeev
- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, Australia
- Faculty of Science, Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, SA, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Drug Delivery, Disposition and Dynamics, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication, Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility, Clayton, VIC, Australia
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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Monteiro T, Gomes S, Jubete E, Añorga L, Silveira CM, Almeida MG. A quasi-reagentless point-of-care test for nitrite and unaffected by oxygen and cyanide. Sci Rep 2019; 9:2622. [PMID: 30796298 PMCID: PMC6385495 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39209-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The ubiquitous nitrite is a major analyte in the management of human health and environmental risks. The current analytical methods are complex techniques that do not fulfil the need for simple, robust and low-cost tools for on-site monitoring. Electrochemical reductase-based biosensors are presented as a powerful alternative, due to their good analytical performance and miniaturization potential. However, their real-world application is limited by the need of anoxic working conditions, and the standard oxygen removal strategies are incompatible with point-of-care measurements. Instead, a bienzymatic oxygen scavenger system comprising glucose oxidase and catalase can be used to promote anoxic conditions in aired environments. Herein, carbon screen-printed electrodes were modified with cytochrome c nitrite reductase together with glucose oxidase and catalase, so that nitrite cathodic detection could be performed by cyclic voltammetry under ambient air. The resulting biosensor displayed good linear response to the analyte (2–200 µM, sensitivity of 326 ± 5 mA M−1 cm−2 at −0.8 V; 0.8–150 µM, sensitivity of 511 ± 11 mA M−1 cm−2 at −0.5 V), while being free from oxygen interference and stable up to 1 month. Furthermore, the biosensor’s catalytic response was unaffected by the presence of cyanide, a well-known inhibitor of heme-enzymes.
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- Tiago Monteiro
- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516, Monte de Caparica, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516, Monte de Caparica, Portugal
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- CIDETEC, Sensors Unit, Parque Científico y Tecnológico de San Sebastián, P° Miramón 196, 2014 Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain
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- CIDETEC, Sensors Unit, Parque Científico y Tecnológico de San Sebastián, P° Miramón 196, 2014 Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516, Monte de Caparica, Portugal.,Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Av. da República, 2780-157, Oeiras, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516, Monte de Caparica, Portugal. .,Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde Egas Moniz, Campus Universitário, Quinta da Granja, 2829-511, Caparica, Portugal.
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Rosenfeld T, Bercovici M. Dynamic control of capillary flow in porous media by electroosmotic pumping. LAB ON A CHIP 2019; 19:328-334. [PMID: 30566158 DOI: 10.1039/c8lc01077c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) rely on capillary flow to achieve filling, mixing and delivery of liquids. We investigate the use of electroosmotic (EO) pumping as a mechanism for dynamic control of capillary flow in paper-based devices. The applied voltage can accelerate or decelerate the baseline capillary-driven velocity, as well as be used to create a tunable valve that reversibly switches the flow on and off in an electrically controlled manner. The method relies on simple fabrication and allows repeated actuation, providing a high degree of flexibility for automation of liquid delivery. We adapt the Lucas-Washburn model to account for EO pumping and provide an experimentally validated analytical model for the distance penetrated by the liquid as a function of time and the applied voltage. We show that the EO-pump can reduce filling time by 6.5-fold for channels spanning several cm in length, relative to capillary filling alone. We demonstrate the utilization of the EO-pump for a tunable and dynamic flow control that accelerates, decelerates and stops the flow on demand. Finally, we present the use of the EO-pump for fluid flow sequencing on a paper-based device.
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- Tally Rosenfeld
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel.
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Gebretsadik T, Belayneh T, Gebremichael S, Linert W, Thomas M, Berhanu T. Recent advances in and potential utilities of paper-based electrochemical sensors: beyond qualitative analysis. Analyst 2019; 144:2467-2479. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an02463d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Paper based electrochemical sensors (PESs) are simple, low-cost, portable and disposable analytical sensing platforms that can be applied in clinical diagnostics, food quality control and environmental monitoring.
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- Tesfay Gebretsadik
- Department of Industrial Chemistry
- Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
- Addis Ababa
- Ethiopia
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry
- Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
- Addis Ababa
- Ethiopia
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry
- Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
- Addis Ababa
- Ethiopia
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- Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry
- Vienna University of Technology
- A-1060 Vienna
- Austria
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry
- Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
- Addis Ababa
- Ethiopia
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- Department of Industrial Chemistry
- Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
- Addis Ababa
- Ethiopia
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Alev-Tuzuner B, Beyler-Cigil A, Vezir Kahraman M, Yarat A. PEG-based hydrogel-coated test strip for on-site urea determination. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2018.1482460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Burcin Alev-Tuzuner
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Maltepe, Turkey, Istanbul
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Marmara University, Goztepe, Turkey Istanbul
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Amasya University, Amasya, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Marmara University, Goztepe, Turkey Istanbul
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Maltepe, Turkey, Istanbul
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Singh AT, Lantigua D, Meka A, Taing S, Pandher M, Camci-Unal G. Paper-Based Sensors: Emerging Themes and Applications. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 18:E2838. [PMID: 30154323 PMCID: PMC6164297 DOI: 10.3390/s18092838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Revised: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Paper is a versatile, flexible, porous, and eco-friendly substrate that is utilized in the fabrication of low-cost devices and biosensors for rapid detection of analytes of interest. Paper-based sensors provide affordable platforms for simple, accurate, and rapid detection of diseases, in addition to monitoring food quality, environmental and sun exposure, and detection of pathogens. Paper-based devices provide an inexpensive technology for fabrication of simple and portable diagnostic systems that can be immensely useful in resource-limited settings, such as in developing countries or austere environments, where fully-equipped facilities and highly trained medical staff are absent. In this work, we present the different types of paper that are currently utilized in fabrication of paper-based sensors, and common fabrication techniques ranging from wax printing to origami- and kirigami-based approaches. In addition, we present different detection techniques that are employed in paper-based sensors such as colorimetric, electrochemical, and fluorescence detection, chemiluminescence, and electrochemiluminescence, as well as their applications including disease diagnostics, cell cultures, monitoring sun exposure, and analysis of environmental reagents including pollutants. Furthermore, main advantages and disadvantages of different types of paper and future trends for paper-based sensors are discussed.
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- Amrita Tribhuwan Singh
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Program, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Program, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
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Lee VBC, Mohd-Naim NF, Tamiya E, Ahmed MU. Trends in Paper-based Electrochemical Biosensors: From Design to Application. ANAL SCI 2018; 34:7-18. [PMID: 29321461 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.34.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Electrochemical bio-sensing using paper-based detection systems is the main focus of this review. The different existing designs of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional sensors, and fabrication techniques are discussed. This review highlights the effect of adopting different sensor designs, distinct fabrication techniques, as well as different modification methods, in order to produce reliable and reproducible reading. The use of various nanomaterials have been demonstrated in order to modify the surface of electrodes during fabrication to further enhance the signal for subsequent analysis. The reviewed sensors were classified into categories based on their applications, such as diagnostics, environmental and food testing. One of the major advantages of using paper-based electrochemical sensors is the potential for miniaturization, which only requires relatively small amount of samples, and the low cost for the purpose of mass production. Additionally, most of the devices reviewed were made to be portable, making them well-suited for on-site detection. Finally, paper-based detection is an ideal platform to fabricate cost-effective, user-friendly and sensitive electrochemical biosensors, with large capacity for customization depending on functional needs.
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- Vivian Bee Chin Lee
- Biosensors and Biotechnology Laboratory, Integrated Science Building, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Applied Physics, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
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- Biosensors and Biotechnology Laboratory, Integrated Science Building, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
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Spectro-Electrochemical Microfluidic Platform for Monitoring Multi-Step Cascade Reactions. ChemElectroChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201800578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Economou A, Kokkinos C, Prodromidis M. Flexible plastic, paper and textile lab-on-a chip platforms for electrochemical biosensing. LAB ON A CHIP 2018; 18:1812-1830. [PMID: 29855637 DOI: 10.1039/c8lc00025e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Flexible biosensors represent an increasingly important and rapidly developing field of research. Flexible materials offer several advantages as supports of biosensing platforms in terms of flexibility, weight, conformability, portability, cost, disposability and scope for integration. On the other hand, electrochemical detection is perfectly suited to flexible biosensing devices. The present paper reviews the field of integrated electrochemical bionsensors fabricated on flexible materials (plastic, paper and textiles) which are used as functional base substrates. The vast majority of electrochemical flexible lab-on-a-chip (LOC) biosensing devices are based on plastic supports in a single or layered configuration. Among these, wearable devices are perhaps the ones that most vividly demonstrate the utility of the concept of flexible biosensors while diagnostic cards represent the state-of-the art in terms of integration and functionality. Another important type of flexible biosensors utilize paper as a functional support material enabling the fabrication of low-cost and disposable paper-based devices operating on the lateral flow, drop-casting or folding (origami) principles. Finally, textile-based biosensors are beginning to emerge enabling real-time measurements in the working environment or in wound care applications. This review is timely due to the significant advances that have taken place over the last few years in the area of LOC biosensors and aims to direct the readers to emerging trends in this field.
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Almeida MIG, Jayawardane BM, Kolev SD, McKelvie ID. Developments of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (μPADs) for water analysis: A review. Talanta 2018; 177:176-190. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2017.08.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Campuzano S, Yáñez-Sedeño P, Pingarrón JM. Electrochemical Genosensing of Circulating Biomarkers. SENSORS 2017; 17:s17040866. [PMID: 28420103 PMCID: PMC5424743 DOI: 10.3390/s17040866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2017] [Revised: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Management and prognosis of diseases requires the measurement in non- or minimally invasively collected samples of specific circulating biomarkers, consisting of any measurable or observable factors in patients that indicate normal or disease-related biological processes or responses to therapy. Therefore, on-site, fast and accurate determination of these low abundance circulating biomarkers in scarcely treated body fluids is of great interest for health monitoring and biological applications. In this field, electrochemical DNA sensors (or genosensors) have demonstrated to be interesting alternatives to more complex conventional strategies. Currently, electrochemical genosensors are considered very promising analytical tools for this purpose due to their fast response, low cost, high sensitivity, compatibility with microfabrication technology and simple operation mode which makes them compatible with point-of-care (POC) testing. In this review, the relevance and current challenges of the determination of circulating biomarkers related to relevant diseases (cancer, bacterial and viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases) are briefly discussed. An overview of the electrochemical nucleic acid-based strategies developed in the last five years for this purpose is given to show to both familiar and non-expert readers the great potential of these methodologies for circulating biomarker determination. After highlighting the main features of the reported electrochemical genosensing strategies through the critical discussion of selected examples, a conclusions section points out the still existing challenges and future directions in this field.
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- Susana Campuzano
- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de CC. Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de CC. Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Facultad de CC. Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain.
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