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Wang X, Dai C, Wu Y, Liu Y, Wei D. Molecular-electromechanical system for unamplified detection of trace analytes in biofluids. Nat Protoc 2023:10.1038/s41596-023-00830-x. [PMID: 37208410 DOI: 10.1038/s41596-023-00830-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
Biological research and diagnostic applications normally require analysis of trace analytes in biofluids. Although considerable advancements have been made in developing precise molecular assays, the trade-off between sensitivity and ability to resist non-specific adsorption remains a challenge. Here, we describe the implementation of a testing platform based on a molecular-electromechanical system (MolEMS) immobilized on graphene field-effect transistors. A MolEMS is a self-assembled DNA nanostructure, containing a stiff tetrahedral base and a flexible single-stranded DNA cantilever. Electromechanical actuation of the cantilever modulates sensing events close to the transistor channel, improving signal-transduction efficiency, while the stiff base prevents non-specific adsorption of background molecules present in biofluids. A MolEMS realizes unamplified detection of proteins, ions, small molecules and nucleic acids within minutes and has a limit of detection of several copies in 100 μl of testing solution, offering an assay methodology with wide-ranging applications. In this protocol, we provide step-by-step procedures for MolEMS design and assemblage, sensor manufacture and operation of a MolEMS in several applications. We also describe adaptations to construct a portable detection platform. It takes ~18 h to construct the device and ~4 min to finish the testing from sample addition to result.
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- Xuejun Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Materials and Devices, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Materials and Devices, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Materials and Devices, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular Materials and Devices, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Laboratory of Molecular Materials and Devices, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Hanif S, Syed MA, Rashid AJ, Alharby TN, Algahtani MM, Alanazi M, Alanazi J, Sarfraz RM. Validation of a Novel RP-HPLC Technique for Simultaneous Estimation of Lignocaine Hydrochloride and Tibezonium Iodide: Greenness Estimation Using AGREE Penalties. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083418. [PMID: 37110652 PMCID: PMC10144333 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Herein, we reported an HPLC method for the simultaneous determination of tibezonium iodide (TBN) and lignocaine hydrochloride (LGN). The method was developed according to the International Conference for Harmonization guidelines (ICH) Q2R1 using Agilent® 1260 with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile and phosphate buffer (pH 4.5) in a volumetric ratio of 70:30 and flowing through a C8 Agilent® column at 1 mL/min. The results revealed that TBN and LGN peaks were isolated at 4.20 and 2.33 min, respectively, with a resolution of 2.59. The accuracy of TBN and LGN was calculated to be 100.01 ± 1.72% and 99.05 ± 0.65% at 100% concentration, respectively. Similarly, the respective precision was 100.03 ± 1.61% and 99.05 ± 0.48%. The repeatability for TBN and LGN was found to be 99.05 ± 0.48% and 99.19 ± 1.72%, respectively, indicating that the method was precise. The respective regression co-efficient (r2) for TBN and LGN was found to be 0.9995 and 0.9992. Moreover, the LOD and LOQ values for TBN were 0.012 and 0.037 µg/mL, respectively, while for LGN, they were 0.115 and 0.384 µg/mL, respectively. The calculated greenness of the method for ecological safety was found to be 0.83, depicting a green contour on the AGREE scale. No interfering peaks were found when the analyte was estimated in dosage form and in volunteers' saliva, depicting the specificity of the method. Conclusively, a robust, fast, accurate, precise and specific method was successfully validated to estimate TBN and LGN.
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- Sana Hanif
- College of Pharmacy, University of Sargodha, Sargodha 40162, Pakistan
- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Quality Control Department, Pacific Pharmaceuticals Limited, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, University of Hail, Hail 81442, Saudi Arabia
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Fang Y, Chang H, Li J, Li Z, Zhang D. Recent Advances in Metal Nanocomposite-Based Electrochemical (Bio)Sensors for Pharmaceutical Analysis. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2022:1-27. [PMID: 36201181 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2022.2128633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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Rising rates of drug abuse and pharmaceutical pollution throughout the world as a consequence of increased drug production and utilization pose a serious risk to public health and to environmental integrity. It is thus critical that reliable analytical approaches to detecting drugs and their metabolites in a range of sample matrices be developed. Recent advances in the design of nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors and biosensors have enabled promising new approaches to pharmaceutical analysis. In particular, the development of a range of novel metal nanocomposites with enhanced catalytic properties has provided a wealth of opportunities for the design of rapid and reliable platforms for the detection of specific pharmaceutical compounds. The present review provides a comprehensive overview of representative metal nanocomposites with synergistic properties and their recent (2017-2022) application in the context of electrochemical sensing as a means of detecting specific antibiotic, tuberculostatic, analgesic, antineoplastic, antipsychotic, and antihypertensive drugs. In discussing these applications, we further explore a variety of testing-related principles, fabrication approaches, characterization techniques, and parameters associated with the sensitivity and selectivity of these sensor platforms before surveying the future outlook regarding the fabrication of next-generation (bio)sensor platforms for use in pharmaceutical analysis.
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- Yuxin Fang
- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, College of Acumox and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, College of Acumox and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
- Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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Shakeel A, Rizwan K, Farooq U, Iqbal S, Iqbal T, Awwad NS, Ibrahium HA. Polymer based nanocomposites: A strategic tool for detection of toxic pollutants in environmental matrices. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:134923. [PMID: 35568211 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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A large fraction of population is suffering from waterborne diseases due to the contaminated drinking water. Both anthropogenic and natural sources are responsible for water contamination. Revolution in industrial and agriculture sectors along with a huge increase in human population has brought more amount of wastes like heavy metals, pesticides and antibiotics. These toxins are very harmful for human health, therefore, it is necessary to sense their presence in environment. Conventional strategies face various problems in detection and quantification of these pollutants such as expensive equipment and requirement of high maintenance with limited portability. Recently, nanostructured devices have been developed to detect environmental pollutants. Polymeric nanocomposites have been found robust, cost effective, highly efficient and accurate for sensing various environmental pollutants and this is due to their porous framework, multi-functionalities, redox properties, great conductivity, catalytic features, facile operation at room temperature and large surface area. Synergistic effects between polymeric matrix and nanomaterials are responsible for improved sensing features and environmental adaptability. This review focuses on the recent advancement in polymeric nanocomposites for sensing heavy metals, pesticides and antibiotics. The advantages, disadvantages, operating conditions and future perspectives of polymeric nanocomposites for sensing toxic pollutants have also been discussed.
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- Ahmad Shakeel
- Laboratory of Process Engineering, NeptunLab, Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Freiburg, 79110, Germany; Freiburg Materials Research Center (FMF), Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Freiburg, 79104, Germany; Department of Chemical, Polymer & Composite Materials Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, New Campus (KSK), Lahore, 54890, Pakistan; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Stevinweg 1, 2628, CN, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Sahiwal, Sahiwal, 57000, Pakistan.
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- Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Department of Aerospace Structures and Materials, Delft University of Technology, Kluyverweg 1, 2629, HS, Delft, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), H-12, Islamabad, 46000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical, Polymer & Composite Materials Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, New Campus (KSK), Lahore, 54890, Pakistan
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia; Department of Semi Pilot Plant, Nuclear Materials Authority, P.O. Box 530, El Maadi, Egypt
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Nabizadeh H, Feyzi Bornaji B, Salarian AA, Abtahi SR, Mohammadi A, Hami Z. Electrochemical sensing platform based on graphene oxide‐chitosan for simultaneous determination of some antihypertensive drugs. ELECTROANAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202200022] [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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- Hassan Nabizadeh
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences IRAN (THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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- Tehran University of Medical Sciences IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
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- Aja University of Medical Sciences IRAN (THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
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