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Octobre G, Delprat N, Doumèche B, Leca-Bouvier B. Herbicide detection: A review of enzyme- and cell-based biosensors. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 249:118330. [PMID: 38341074 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
Abstract
Herbicides are the most widely used class of pesticides in the world. Their intensive use raises the question of their harmfulness to the environment and human health. These pollutants need to be detected at low concentrations, especially in water samples. Commonly accepted analytical techniques (HPLC-MS, GC-MS, ELISA tests) are available, but these highly sensitive and time-consuming techniques suffer from high cost and from the need for bulky equipment, user training and sample pre-treatment. Biosensors can be used as complementary early-warning systems that are less sensitive and less selective. On the other hand, they are rapid, inexpensive, easy-to-handle and allow direct detection of the sample, on-site, without any further step other than dilution. This review focuses on enzyme- and cell- (or subcellular elements) based biosensors. Different enzymes (such as tyrosinase or peroxidase) whose activity is inhibited by herbicides are presented. Photosynthetic cells such as algae or cyanobacteria are also reported, as well as subcellular elements (thylakoids, chloroplasts). Atrazine, diuron, 2,4-D and glyphosate appear as the most frequently detected herbicides, using amperometry or optical transduction (mainly based on chlorophyll fluorescence). The recent new WSSA/HRAC classification of herbicides is also included in the review.
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- Guillaume Octobre
- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, ICBMS, UMR5246, 69622 Villeurbanne, France.
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, ICBMS, UMR5246, 69622 Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, ICBMS, UMR5246, 69622 Villeurbanne, France
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- Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, ICBMS, UMR5246, 69622 Villeurbanne, France.
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Quintanilla-Villanueva GE, Maldonado J, Luna-Moreno D, Rodríguez-Delgado JM, Villarreal-Chiu JF, Rodríguez-Delgado MM. Progress in Plasmonic Sensors as Monitoring Tools for Aquaculture Quality Control. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:90. [PMID: 36671925 PMCID: PMC9856096 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
Aquaculture is an expanding economic sector that nourishes the world's growing population due to its nutritional significance over the years as a source of high-quality proteins. However, it has faced severe challenges due to significant cases of environmental pollution, pathogen outbreaks, and the lack of traceability that guarantees the quality assurance of its products. Such context has prompted many researchers to work on the development of novel, affordable, and reliable technologies, many based on nanophotonic sensing methodologies. These emerging technologies, such as surface plasmon resonance (SPR), localised SPR (LSPR), and fibre-optic SPR (FO-SPR) systems, overcome many of the drawbacks of conventional analytical tools in terms of portability, reagent and solvent use, and the simplicity of sample pre-treatments, which would benefit a more sustainable and profitable aquaculture. To highlight the current progress made in these technologies that would allow them to be transferred for implementation in the field, along with the lag with respect to the most cutting-edge plasmonic sensing, this review provides a variety of information on recent advances in these emerging methodologies that can be used to comprehensively monitor the various operations involving the different commercial stages of farmed aquaculture. For example, to detect environmental hazards, track fish health through biochemical indicators, and monitor disease and biosecurity of fish meat products. Furthermore, it highlights the critical issues associated with these technologies, how to integrate them into farming facilities, and the challenges and prospects of developing plasmonic-based sensors for aquaculture.
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- Gabriela Elizabeth Quintanilla-Villanueva
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología y Nanotecnología (CIByN), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica, Km. 10 autopista al Aeropuerto Internacional Mariano Escobedo, Apodaca 66629, Mexico
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica AC, Div. de Fotónica, Loma del Bosque 115, Col. Lomas del Campestre, León 37150, Mexico
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- Tecnológico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada Sur No. 2501, Col. Tecnológico, Monterrey 64849, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología y Nanotecnología (CIByN), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica, Km. 10 autopista al Aeropuerto Internacional Mariano Escobedo, Apodaca 66629, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Av. Universidad S/N Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza 66455, Mexico
- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología y Nanotecnología (CIByN), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica, Km. 10 autopista al Aeropuerto Internacional Mariano Escobedo, Apodaca 66629, Mexico
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Wlodkowic D, Karpiński TM. Live-Cell Systems in Real-Time Biomonitoring of Water Pollution: Practical Considerations and Future Perspectives. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21217028. [PMID: 34770335 PMCID: PMC8588540 DOI: 10.3390/s21217028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Continuous monitoring and early warning of potential water contamination with toxic chemicals is of paramount importance for human health and sustainable food production. During the last few decades there have been noteworthy advances in technologies for the automated sensing of physicochemical parameters of water. These do not translate well into online monitoring of chemical pollutants since most of them are either incapable of real-time detection or unable to detect impacts on biological organisms. As a result, biological early warning systems have been proposed to supplement conventional water quality test strategies. Such systems can continuously evaluate physiological parameters of suitable aquatic species and alert the user to the presence of toxicants. In this regard, single cellular organisms, such as bacteria, cyanobacteria, micro-algae and vertebrate cell lines, offer promising avenues for development of water biosensors. Historically, only a handful of systems utilising single-cell organisms have been deployed as established online water biomonitoring tools. Recent advances in recombinant microorganisms, cell immobilisation techniques, live-cell microarrays and microfluidic Lab-on-a-Chip technologies open new avenues to develop miniaturised systems capable of detecting a broad range of water contaminants. In experimental settings, they have been shown as sensitive and rapid biosensors with capabilities to detect traces of contaminants. In this work, we critically review the recent advances and practical prospects of biological early warning systems based on live-cell biosensors. We demonstrate historical deployment successes, technological innovations, as well as current challenges for the broader deployment of live-cell biosensors in the monitoring of water quality.
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- Donald Wlodkowic
- The Neurotox Laboratory, School of Science, RMIT University, Plenty Road, P.O. Box 71, Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-3-9925-7157; Fax: +61-3-9925-7110
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- Chair and Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Wieniawskiego 3, 61-712 Poznań, Poland;
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Attaallah R, Antonacci A, Mazzaracchio V, Moscone D, Palleschi G, Arduini F, Amine A, Scognamiglio V. Carbon black nanoparticles to sense algae oxygen evolution for herbicides detection: Atrazine as a case study. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 159:112203. [PMID: 32364935 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A novel amperometric algae-based biosensor was developed for the detection of photosynthetic herbicides in river water. The green photosynthetic algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii was immobilized on carbon black modified screen-printed electrodes, exploiting carbon black as smart nanomaterial to monitor changes in algae oxygen evolution during the photosynthetic process. The decrease of oxygen evolution, occurring in the presence of herbicides, results in a decrease of current signals by means of amperometric measurements, in an analyte concentration dependent manner. Atrazine as case study herbicide was detected in a concentration range of 0.1 and 50 μM, with a linear range from 0.1 to 5 μM and a detection limit of 1 nM. No interference was observed in presence of 100 ppb arsenic, 20 ppb copper, 5 ppb cadmium, 10 ppb lead, 10 ppb bisphenol A, and 1 ppb paraoxon, tested as safety limits. A ~25% matrix effect and satisfactory recovery values of 107 ± 10% and 96 ± 8% were obtained in river water for 3 and 5 μM of atrazine, respectively. Stability studies were also performed obtaining a high working stability up to 10 h and repeatability with an RSD of 1.1% (n = 12), as well as a good storage stability up to 3 weeks.
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- Raouia Attaallah
- Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
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- Institute of Crystallography (IC-CNR), Department of Chemical Sciences and Materials Technologies, Via Salaria km 29.300, 00015, Monterotondo, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133, Rome, Italy; SENSE4MED, via Renato Rascel 30, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
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- Institute of Crystallography (IC-CNR), Department of Chemical Sciences and Materials Technologies, Via Salaria km 29.300, 00015, Monterotondo, Italy.
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Le Gall J, Mouillard F, Le TN, Vu TT, Mattana G, Brayner R, Zrig S, Noël V, Piro B. Monitoring photosynthetic microorganism activity with an electrolyte-gated organic field effect transistor. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 157:112166. [PMID: 32250936 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Among organic thin film transistors (OTFTs), Organic Electrochemical Transistors (OECTs) have been extensively used for cell monitoring while Electrolyte-Gated Organic Field-Effect Transistors (EGOFETs) have never been described for that kind of application. However, EGOFETs are well adapted for this use because, as well as OECTs, they can operate directly in aqueous solutions such as cells culture media, but they offer much a higher on/off ratio which could lead to better sensitivity. As a proof of concept, we propose herein to monitor the photosynthetic activity of a cyanobacterium (Anabaena flos-aquae) contained within an EGOFET's electrolyte.
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- Jérémy Le Gall
- Université de Paris, ITODYS, CNRS, UMR 7086, 15 Rue J-A de Baïf, F-75013, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, ITODYS, CNRS, UMR 7086, 15 Rue J-A de Baïf, F-75013, Paris, France
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- Department of Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology (AMSN), University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghĩa Đô, Cầu Giấy, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology (AMSN), University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghĩa Đô, Cầu Giấy, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Université de Paris, ITODYS, CNRS, UMR 7086, 15 Rue J-A de Baïf, F-75013, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, ITODYS, CNRS, UMR 7086, 15 Rue J-A de Baïf, F-75013, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, ITODYS, CNRS, UMR 7086, 15 Rue J-A de Baïf, F-75013, Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, ITODYS, CNRS, UMR 7086, 15 Rue J-A de Baïf, F-75013, Paris, France.
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- Université de Paris, ITODYS, CNRS, UMR 7086, 15 Rue J-A de Baïf, F-75013, Paris, France.
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Several microalgae synthesize metabolites of great commercial interest. Microalgae also act as filters for wastewater N and P, heavy metals, and xenobiotic compounds. However, the cost-effective harvesting of microalgae is one of the major bottlenecks limiting the microalgal biomass applications. In this context, immobilization of algal cells has been proposed for circumventing the harvest problem as well as retaining the high-value algal biomass for further processing. In recent years, innovative approaches have been employed in the field of coimmobilization and microencapsulation, which have proved the superiority of immobilized cells over the free cells. Further, the development in the field of biosensor technology with immobilized microalgae presents an early warning device to monitor pollutants in natural waters. This chapter reviews the various applications of immobilized microalgae and addresses the specific methods concerning the production of coimmobilized beads and the protocol for construction of optical algal biosensors.
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- Nirupama Mallick
- Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.
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Scognamiglio V, Antonacci A, Arduini F, Moscone D, Campos EVR, Fraceto LF, Palleschi G. An eco-designed paper-based algal biosensor for nanoformulated herbicide optical detection. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 373:483-492. [PMID: 30947038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.03.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
Abstract
In this study we reported the development of a paper-based algal biosensor for the optical detection of nanoencapsulated-atrazine, a forefront nanoformulated herbicide with a high effective post-emergence herbicidal activity. In particular, the unicellular green photosynthetic algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii was immobilised on a paper substrate soaked with an agar thin film and placed in a glass optical measurement cell, obtaining a totally environmental-friendly device. Nanoencapsulated-atrazine was detected by following the variable fluorescence (1-VJ) parameter, which decreased inversely proportional to the herbicide concentrations, in a range between 0.5 and 200 nM, indicating a linear relationship in the measured dose-response curves and a detection limit of 4 pM. Interference studies resulted in a very slight interference in presence of 2 ppm copper and 10 ppb arsenic at safety limits, as well as a slight matrix effect and a satisfactory recovery value of 96 ± 5% for 75 nM nanoencapsulated-atrazine in tap water. Stability studies were also performed obtaining a good storage stability up to 3 weeks. Results demonstrated the suitability of the proposed paper-based optical biosensor as a valid support in smart agriculture for on site, environmental friendly, cost effective and sensitive nanoencapsulated-atrazine analysis.
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- Viviana Scognamiglio
- Institute of Crystallography, National Research Council, Department of Chemical Sciences and Materials Technologies, Via Salaria Km 29.3, 00015, Monterotondo Scalo, Rome, Italy.
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Research Council, Department of Chemical Sciences and Materials Technologies, Via Salaria Km 29.3, 00015, Monterotondo Scalo, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133, Rome, Italy
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, Av. Três de Março, 511 - CEP 18-087-180, Sorocaba, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Science and Technology of Sorocaba, Laboratory of Environmental Nanotechnology, Av. Três de Março, 511 - CEP 18-087-180, Sorocaba, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 00133, Rome, Italy
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Xurography-based microfluidic algal biosensor and dedicated portable measurement station for online monitoring of urban polluted samples. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 117:669-677. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Camuel A, Guieysse B, Alcántara C, Béchet Q. Fast algal eco-toxicity assessment: Influence of light intensity and exposure time on Chlorella vulgaris inhibition by atrazine and DCMU. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2017; 140:141-147. [PMID: 28254724 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Revised: 02/05/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
In order to develop a rapid assay suitable for algal eco-toxicity assessments under conditions representative of natural ecosystems, this study evaluated the short-term (<1h) response of algae exposed to atrazine and DCMU using oxygen productivity measurements. When Chlorella vulgaris was exposed to these herbicides under 'standard' low light intensity (as prescribed by OECD201 guideline), the 20min-EC50 values recorded via oxygen productivity (atrazine: 1.32±0.07μM; DCMU: 0.31±0.005μM) were similar the 96-h EC50 recorded via algal growth (atrazine: 0.56μM; DCMU: 0.41μM), and within the range of values reported in the literature. 20min-EC50 values increased by factors of 3.0 and 2.1 for atrazine and DCMU, respectively, when light intensity increased from 60 to 1400μmolm-2s-1 of photosynthetically active radiation, or PAR. Further investigation showed that exposure time significantly also impacted the sensitivity of C. vulgaris under high light intensity (>840μmolm-2s-1 as PAR) as the EC50 for atrazine and DCMU decreased by up to 6.2 and 2.1 folds, respectively, after 50min of exposure at a light irradiance of 1400μmolm-2s-1 as PAR. This decrease was particularly marked at high light intensities and low algae concentrations and is explained by the herbicide disruption of the electron transfer chain triggering photo-inhibition at high light intensities. Eco-toxicity assessments aiming to understand the potential impact of toxic compounds on natural ecosystems should therefore be performed over sufficient exposure times (>20min for C. vulgaris) and under light intensities relevant to these ecosystems.
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- Alexandre Camuel
- School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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- School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand.
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- School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand; Department of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, Valladolid University, Spain
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- School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Private Bag 11 222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand; INRIA BIOCORE, BP 93 06902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France
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Bartolomé MC, Cortés AA, Sánchez-Fortún A, Garnica-Romo MG, Sánchez-Carrillo S, Sánchez-Fortún S. Morphological and physiological changes exhibited by a Cd-resistant Dictyosphaerium chlorelloides strain and its cadmium removal capacity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION 2016; 18:1171-1177. [PMID: 27222159 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2016.1189400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Changes induced on freshwater microalga Dictyosphaerium chlorelloides (Dc(wt)) acclimated in the laboratory until their survival in culture media enriched with cadmium 100 µM have been studied. Cadmium removal by living cells of this Cd-resistant (Dc(CdR100)) strain was tested in cultures exposed to 100 µM Cd during 30 days. Cell dimensions were measured under light microscopy, and cell growth was studied. Photosynthetic yield (ΦPSII) was analyzed and the photosynthetic oxygen development and respiration response was obtained. Results show that Dc(CdR100) strain exhibited significant cell morphology changes in comparison to Dc(wt) cells, which affected both surface area and cell biovolume. Malthusian fitness analysis showed that Dc(CdR100) strain living in Cd-enriched culture had developed a lower capacity of nearly 50% growth, and its photosynthetic oxygen development and respiration response were significantly reduced in both light and dark photosynthetic phases. Dc(CdR100) strain showed a very high capacity to remove cadmium from the aquatic environment (over 90%), although most of the removed heavy metal (≈70%) is adhered to the cell wall. These specific characteristics of Dc(CdR100) cells suggest the possibility of using this strain in conjunction with Dc(wt) strain as bioelements into a dual-head biosensor, and in bioremediation processes on freshwater polluted with Cd.
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- M C Bartolomé
- a School of Chemistry-Pharmacobiology, Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo University , Morelia , Mexico
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- a School of Chemistry-Pharmacobiology, Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo University , Morelia , Mexico
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- b Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology , Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid , Madrid , Spain
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- c Faculty of Civil Engineering, Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo University , Morelia , Mexico
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- d Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Institute of Natural Resources , Madrid , Spain
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- b Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology , Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid , Madrid , Spain
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Tsopela A, Laborde A, Salvagnac L, Ventalon V, Bedel-Pereira E, Séguy I, Temple-Boyer P, Juneau P, Izquierdo R, Launay J. Development of a lab-on-chip electrochemical biosensor for water quality analysis based on microalgal photosynthesis. Biosens Bioelectron 2016; 79:568-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2015.12.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Nagy L, Magyar M, Szabó T, Hajdu K, Giotta L, Dorogi M, Milano F. Photosynthetic machineries in nano-systems. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2015; 15:363-73. [PMID: 24678673 PMCID: PMC4030625 DOI: 10.2174/1389203715666140327102757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2013] [Revised: 11/22/2013] [Accepted: 03/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Photosynthetic reaction centres are membrane-spanning proteins, found in several classes of autotroph organisms,
where a photoinduced charge separation and stabilization takes place with a quantum efficiency close to unity. The
protein remains stable and fully functional also when extracted and purified in detergents thereby biotechnological applications
are possible, for example, assembling it in nano-structures or in optoelectronic systems. Several types of bionanocomposite
materials have been assembled by using reaction centres and different carrier matrices for different purposes
in the field of light energy conversion (e.g., photovoltaics) or biosensing (e.g., for specific detection of pesticides).
In this review we will summarize the current status of knowledge, the kinds of applications available and the difficulties to
be overcome in the different applications. We will also show possible research directions for the close future in this specific
field.
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- Institute of Medical Physics and Informatics, University of Szeged, Rerrich B. ter 1, 6720 Szeged, Hungary.
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Pannier A, Soltmann U, Soltmann B, Altenburger R, Schmitt-Jansen M. Alginate/silica hybrid materials for immobilization of green microalgae Chlorella vulgaris for cell-based sensor arrays. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:7896-7909. [DOI: 10.1039/c4tb00944d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Different whole cell fiber optic based biosensors have been developed to detect the total effect of a wide range of environmental pollutants, providing results within a very short period. These biosensors are usually built from three major components, the biorecognition element (whole-cells) intimately attached to a transducer (optic fiber) using a variety of techniques (adsorption, covalent binding, polymer trapping, etc). Even with a great progress in the field of biosensors, there is still a serious lack of commercial applications, capable of competing with traditional analytical tools.
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Photosystem II based multilayers obtained by electrostatic layer-by-layer assembly on quartz substrates. J Bioenerg Biomembr 2014; 46:221-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10863-014-9544-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2013] [Accepted: 02/06/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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In this review, methods for the most common microalgal immobilization procedures are gathered and described. Passive (due to natural adherence of cells to surfaces) and active immobilization methods should be distinguished. Among active immobilization methods, calcium alginate entrapment is the most widely used method if living cells are intended to be immobilized, due to the chemical, optical, and mechanical characteristics of this substance. Immobilization in synthetic foams, immobilization in agar and carrageenan as well as immobilization in silica-based matrix or filters are also discussed and described. Finally, some considerations on the use of flocculation for microalgae are mentioned.
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- Ignacio Moreno-Garrido
- Department of Ecology and Coastal Management, Institute of Marine Sciences of Andalucia (ICMAN-CSIC), Cádiz, Spain
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Development of a biosensor for environmental monitoring based on microalgae immobilized in silica hydrogels. SENSORS 2012; 12:16879-91. [PMID: 23223083 PMCID: PMC3571815 DOI: 10.3390/s121216879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2012] [Revised: 11/30/2012] [Accepted: 12/04/2012] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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A new biosensor was designed for the assessment of aquatic environment quality. Three microalgae were used as toxicity bioindicators: Chlorella vulgaris, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata and Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. These microalgae were immobilized in alginate and silica hydrogels in a two step procedure. After studying the growth rate of entrapped cells, chlorophyll fluorescence was measured after exposure to (3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea) (DCMU) and various concentrations of the common herbicide atrazine. Microalgae are very sensitive to herbicides and detection of fluorescence enhancement with very good efficiency was realized. The best detection limit was 0.1 μM, obtained with the strain C. reinhardtii after 40 minutes of exposure.
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Xu X, Wang B, Tang R. Hybrid materials that integrate living cells: improved eco-adaptation and environmental applications. CHEMSUSCHEM 2011; 4:1439-1446. [PMID: 22102993 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201100043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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- Xurong Xu
- Center for Biomaterials and Biopathways and Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, PR China.
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This Letter presents an open-path, all-fiber microcell and a micromachining method for its production. The proposed micromachining method utilizes the selective etching of a purposely designed phosphorus-doped fiber that is spliced in between two standard lead-in fibers. Microcells with various open optical-path lengths were successfully demonstrated. The proposed microcell can be used as a transmission cell or as a miniature Fabry-Perot resonator. The transmission losses and fringe contrast were experimentally investigated over a range of prototype microcells with different lengths. For example, the insertion losses below 1 dB were demonstrated for 50 μm or shorter open path prototype microcells, when immersed in dematerialized water.
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- Denis Donlagic
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Smetanova ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia. ddonlagic@uni‐mb.si
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Buonasera K, Lambreva M, Rea G, Touloupakis E, Giardi MT. Technological applications of chlorophyll a fluorescence for the assessment of environmental pollutants. Anal Bioanal Chem 2011; 401:1139-51. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-011-5166-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2011] [Revised: 05/31/2011] [Accepted: 06/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Ventrella A, Catucci L, Placido T, Longobardi F, Agostiano A. Biomaterials based on photosynthetic membranes as potential sensors for herbicides. Biosens Bioelectron 2011; 26:4747-52. [PMID: 21684143 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2011.05.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2011] [Revised: 05/20/2011] [Accepted: 05/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, ultrathin film multilayers of Photosystem II-enriched photosynthetic membranes (BBY) were prepared and immobilized on quartz substrates by means of a Layer by Layer procedure exploiting electrostatic interactions with poly(ethylenimine) as polyelectrolyte. The biomaterials thus obtained were characterized by means of optical techniques and Atomic Force Microscopy, highlighting the fact that the Layer by Layer approach allowed the BBYs to be immobilized with satisfactory results. The activity of these hybrid materials was evaluated by means of optical assays based on the Hill Reaction, indicating that the biosamples, which preserved about 65% of their original activity even ten weeks after preparation, were both stable and active. Furthermore, an investigation of the biochips' sensitivity to the herbicide terbutryn, as a model analyte, gave interesting results: inhibition of photosynthetic activity was observed at terbutryn concentrations higher than 10(-7)M, thus evidencing the potential of such biomaterials in the environmental biosensor field.
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- Andrea Ventrella
- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Micro-algal biosensors. Anal Bioanal Chem 2011; 401:581-97. [PMID: 21626188 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-011-5107-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2011] [Revised: 05/04/2011] [Accepted: 05/13/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Fighting against water pollution requires the ability to detect pollutants for example herbicides or heavy metals. Micro-algae that live in marine and fresh water offer a versatile solution for the construction of novel biosensors. These photosynthetic microorganisms are very sensitive to changes in their environment, enabling the detection of traces of pollutants. Three groups of micro-algae are described in this paper: chlorophyta, cyanobacteria, and diatoms.
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Zamaleeva AI, Sharipova IR, Shamagsumova RV, Ivanov AN, Evtugyn GA, Ishmuchametova DG, Fakhrullin RF. A whole-cell amperometric herbicide biosensor based on magnetically functionalised microalgae and screen-printed electrodes. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2011; 3:509-513. [PMID: 32938064 DOI: 10.1039/c0ay00627k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We report the fabrication of an amperometric whole-cell herbicide biosensor based on magnetic retention of living cells functionalised with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) on the surface of a screen-printed electrode. We demonstrate that Chlorella pyrenoidosa microalgae cells coated with biocompatible MNPs and retained on the electrode with a permanent magnet act as a sensing element for the fast detection of herbicides. The magnetic functionalisation does not affect the viability and photosynthesis activity-mediated triazine herbicide recognition in microalgae. The current of ferricyanide ion was recorded during alternating illumination periods and biosensor fabricated was used to detect atrazine (from 0.9 to 74 µM) and propazine (from 0.6 to 120 µM) (the limits of detection 0.7 and 0.4 µM, respectively). We believe that the methodology presented here can be widely used in fabrication of a number of whole cell biosensors since it allows for efficient and reversible cells immobilisation and does not affect the cellular metabolism.
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- Alsu I Zamaleeva
- Biomaterials and Nanomaterials Group, Department of Biochemistry, Kazan (Idel buye/Volga region) Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, RF.
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- Biomaterials and Nanomaterials Group, Department of Biochemistry, Kazan (Idel buye/Volga region) Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, RF.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Kazan (Idel buye/Volga region) Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, RF
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Kazan (Idel buye/Volga region) Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, RF
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Kazan (Idel buye/Volga region) Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, RF
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- Biomaterials and Nanomaterials Group, Department of Biochemistry, Kazan (Idel buye/Volga region) Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, RF.
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- Biomaterials and Nanomaterials Group, Department of Biochemistry, Kazan (Idel buye/Volga region) Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, 420008, Republic of Tatarstan, RF.
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Fakhrullin RF, Shlykova LV, Zamaleeva AI, Nurgaliev DK, Osin YN, García-Alonso J, Paunov VN. Interfacing living unicellular algae cells with biocompatible polyelectrolyte-stabilised magnetic nanoparticles. Macromol Biosci 2011; 10:1257-64. [PMID: 20641044 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.201000161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Green algae are a promising platform for the development of biosensors and bioelectronic devices. Here we report a reliable single-step technique for the functionalisation of living unicellular green algae Chlorella pyrenoidosa with biocompatible 15 nm superparamagnetic nanoparticles stabilised with poly(allylamine hydrochloride). The magnetised algae cells can be manipulated and immobilised using external permanent magnets. The distribution of the nanoparticles on the cell walls of C. pyrenoidosa was studied by optical and fluorescence microscopy, TEM, SEM and EDX spectroscopy. The viability and the magnetic properties of the magnetised algae are studied in comparison with the native cells. The technique may find a number of potential applications in biotechnology and bioelectronics.
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- Rawil F Fakhrullin
- Biomaterials and Nanomaterials Group, Department of Biochemistry, Kazan (Idel-Ural) Federal University, Kreml uramı 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan
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Léonard A, Dandoy P, Danloy E, Leroux G, Meunier CF, Rooke JC, Su BL. Whole-cell based hybrid materials for green energy production, environmental remediation and smart cell-therapy. Chem Soc Rev 2011; 40:860-85. [DOI: 10.1039/c0cs00024h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Bolyó J, Mair T, Kuncová G, Hauser MJB. Spatiotemporal dynamics of glycolytic waves provides new insights into the interactions between immobilized yeast cells and gels. Biophys Chem 2010; 153:54-60. [PMID: 21041014 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2010.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2010] [Revised: 10/04/2010] [Accepted: 10/05/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The immobilization of cells or enzymes is a promising tool for the development of biosensors, yet the interactions between the fixative materials and the cells are not fully understood, especially with respect to their impact on both cell metabolism and cell-to-cell signaling. We show that the spatiotemporal dynamics of waves of metabolic synchronization of yeast cells provides a new criterion to distinguish the effect of different gels on the cellular metabolism, which otherwise could not be detected. Cells from the yeast Saccharomyces carlsbergensis were immobilized into agarose gel, silica gel (TMOS), or a mixture of TMOS and alginate. We compared these immobilized cells with respect to their ability to generate temporal, intracellular oscillations in glycolysis as well as propagating, extracellular synchronization waves. While the temporal dynamics, as measured by the period and the number of oscillatory cycles, was similar for all three immobilized cell populations, significant differences have been observed with respect to the shape of the waves, wave propagation direction and velocity in the three gel matrices used.
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- Juraj Bolyó
- Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
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Eltzov E, Marks RS. Whole-cell aquatic biosensors. Anal Bioanal Chem 2010; 400:895-913. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-010-4084-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2010] [Revised: 07/13/2010] [Accepted: 08/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Biosensors for effective environmental and agrifood protection and commercialization: from research to market. Mikrochim Acta 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-010-0313-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Peña-Vázquez E, Maneiro E, Pérez-Conde C, Moreno-Bondi MC, Costas E. Microalgae fiber optic biosensors for herbicide monitoring using sol-gel technology. Biosens Bioelectron 2009; 24:3538-43. [PMID: 19497732 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2009.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2009] [Revised: 04/19/2009] [Accepted: 05/11/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Three microalgal species (Dictyosphaerium chlorelloides (D.c.), Scenedesmus intermedius (S.i.) and Scenedesmus sp. (S.s.)) were encapsulated in silicate sol-gel matrices and the increase in the amount of chlorophyll fluorescence signal was used to quantify simazine. Influence of several parameters on the preparation of the sensing layers has been evaluated: effect of pH on sol-gel gelation time; effect of algae density on sensor response; influence of glycerol (%) on the membrane stability. Long term stability was also tested and the fluorescence signal from biosensors remained stable for at least 3 weeks. D.c. biosensor presented the lowest detection limits for simazine (3.6 microg L(-1)) and the broadest dynamic calibration range (19-860 microg L(-1)) with IC(50) 125+/-14 microg L(-1). Biosensor was validated by HPLC with UV/DAD detection. The biosensor showed response to those herbicides that inhibit the photosynthesis at photosystem II (triazines: simazine, atrazine, propazine, terbuthylazine; urea based herbicides: linuron). However, no significant increases of fluorescence response was obtained for similar concentrations of 2,4-D (hormonal herbicide) or Cu(II). The combined use of two biosensors that use two different genotypes, sensitive and resistant to simazine, jointly allowed improving microalgae biosensor specificity.
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- Elena Peña-Vázquez
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, E-15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Nguyen-Ngoc H, Durrieu C, Tran-Minh C. Synchronous-scan fluorescence of algal cells for toxicity assessment of heavy metals and herbicides. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2009; 72:316-320. [PMID: 18556067 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2008.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2007] [Revised: 04/08/2008] [Accepted: 04/27/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Synchronous-scan spectrofluorometry was applied to Chlorella vulgaris cells to assess the toxicity of heavy metals and herbicides in water. Simultaneous scan of both the excitation and emission spectra was done at a constant wavelength difference Deltalambda (20-140 nm) between the emission and excitation wavelengths in the range of 420-700 nm emission, where a peak of fluorescence was observed. Its position depends on Deltalambda. Fluorescence measurements were conducted with algal cells in suspension in water and immobilized in a translucent silica matrix. The influence of toxic chemicals was tested with cadmium as a heavy metal and with atrazine, diuron, DNOC and paraquat as herbicides. The toxic effect of those chemicals mainly results in a quenching of algal cells fluorescence by reducing their photosynthetic activity.
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- Hanh Nguyen-Ngoc
- University of Technology HCM, 268 rue Ly Thuong Kiet, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
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Tatsuma T, Yoshida Y, Shitanda I, Notsu H. Algal biosensor array on a single electrode. Analyst 2009; 134:223-5. [DOI: 10.1039/b819040b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Cho CW, Pham TPT, Jeon YC, Min J, Jung HY, Lee DS, Yun YS. Microalgal photosynthetic activity measurement system for rapid toxicity assessment. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2008; 17:455-463. [PMID: 18274894 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-008-0197-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2007] [Accepted: 01/29/2008] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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A systematic biosensor is constructed for the estimation of toxic compounds based on photosynthetic activity measurement in Selenastrum capricornutum cells. The photosynthetic response was evaluated as a function of light intensity, cell concentration and initial dissolved oxygen. The inhibitory effect of some toxicants (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, methanol) on dissolved oxygen production was also determined. In all cases, a toxic response was detected (i.e. a dose-related inhibition of photosynthetic activity was observed). For the present system, a time of only 2 h was needed to predict EC50 values as compared to 96 h for a conventional algal assay based on algal growth rate. Thus, the developed biosensor was proved to be useful as a rapid and simple test method in environmental toxicity assessment.
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- Chul-Woong Cho
- Department of Bioprocess Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Chonbuk, Republic of Korea
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Plant tissue-and photosynthesis-based biosensors. Biotechnol Adv 2008; 26:370-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2008.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2008] [Revised: 03/04/2008] [Accepted: 04/04/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sol–gel process for vegetal cell encapsulation. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2006.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Improvement of Bioactive Compound Classification through Integration of Orthogonal Cell-Based Biosensing Methods. SENSORS 2007. [DOI: 10.3390/s7010038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nguyen-Ngoc H, Tran-Minh C. Fluorescent biosensor using whole cells in an inorganic translucent matrix. Anal Chim Acta 2007; 583:161-5. [PMID: 17386541 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2006.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2006] [Revised: 09/27/2006] [Accepted: 10/04/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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An optical biosensor based on vegetal cells entrapped in an inorganic translucent matrix and fluorescence detection has been developed. The biosensor uses Chlorella vulgaris immobilized in a translucent support produced from sol-gel technology. The translucence of the structure enables the algal active layer to be placed directly in contact with the optical fibers for fluorescence detection. This configuration has many advantages over the use of an opaque support because no space between the optical fibers and the active layer is required to collect fluorescence. This reagentless biosensor allows determination of diuron as an anti-PSII herbicide and its long term activity is assessed.
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- Hanh Nguyen-Ngoc
- University of Technology HCM, 268 rue Ly Thuong Kiet, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Ionescu R, Abu-Rabeah K, Cosnier S, Durrieu C, Chovelon JM, Marks R. Amperometric AlgalChlorella vulgaris Cell Biosensors Based on Alginate and Polypyrrole-Alginate Gels. ELECTROANAL 2006. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.200603506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Shitanda I, Takada K, Sakai Y, Tatsuma T. Amperometric Biosensing Systems Based on Motility and Gravitaxis of Flagellate Algae for Aquatic Risk Assessment. Anal Chem 2005; 77:6715-8. [PMID: 16223261 DOI: 10.1021/ac050894b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Electrochemical biosensing systems for toxic substances were developed on the basis of motility and negative gravitaxis of the unicellular flagellate Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Changes in the flagellar movement of the flagellates in response to three toxic chemicals, toluene, copper(II) sulfate, and nickel(II) chloride, were monitored as changes in the redox currents for a coexisiting redox marker. The gravitaxis-based flagellate biosensing system was more sensitive to toluene than the motility-based system. A thin-layer flagellate biosensor was also developed. In comparison with the conventional algal biosensors monitoring the photosynthetic activity, the gravitaxis-based thin-layer sensor was more sensitive by more than 1 order of magnitude.
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- Isao Shitanda
- Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan
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Shitanda I, Takada K, Sakai Y, Tatsuma T. Compact amperometric algal biosensors for the evaluation of water toxicity. Anal Chim Acta 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2004.09.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Durrieu C, Chouteau C, Barthet L, Chovelon J, Tran‐Minh C. A Bi‐enzymatic Whole‐Cell Algal Biosensor for Monitoring Waste Water Pollutants. ANAL LETT 2004. [DOI: 10.1081/al-120037589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Altamirano M, García-Villada L, Agrelo M, Sánchez-Martín L, Martín-Otero L, Flores-Moya A, Rico M, López-Rodas V, Costas E. A novel approach to improve specificity of algal biosensors using wild-type and resistant mutants: an application to detect TNT. Biosens Bioelectron 2004; 19:1319-23. [PMID: 15046765 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2003.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2003] [Revised: 10/01/2003] [Accepted: 11/05/2003] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A new genetic approach was developed for increasing specificity of microalgal biosensors. This method is based on the use of two different genotypes jointly to detect a given pollutant: (i) a sensitive genotype to obtain sensitivity; and (ii) a resistant mutant to obtain specificity. The method was tested by the development of a microalgal biosensor for the detection of the explosive 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) using a wild-type strain (DcG1wt) of Dictyosphaerium chlorelloides (Chlorophyceae) as the sensitive organism, and a TNT-resistant mutant, obtained from DcG1wt strain by a modified Luria-Delbrück fluctuation analysis. The inhibition of chlorophyll a fluorescence of PSII by TNT was used as the biological signal. Significant differences in maximal fluorescence of light-adapted algae (F'(m)) between wild-type DcG1wt cells and TNT-resistant mutants, were observed in all the TNT concentrations tested (from 0.5 to 31.3 mg l(-1)) after only 3 min of exposure. Resistant mutants always exhibited significant higher F'(m) values in the presence of TNT than wild-type cells. These results suggest that the use of two different genotypes (sensitive and resistant to a given pollutant) jointly is a useful method to improve microalgal biosensors specificity.
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- María Altamirano
- Departamento de Biología Vegetal (Botánica), Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de Málaga, E-29071 Málaga, Spain
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Mehrvar M, Abdi M. Recent developments, characteristics, and potential applications of electrochemical biosensors. ANAL SCI 2004; 20:1113-26. [PMID: 15352497 DOI: 10.2116/analsci.20.1113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The objective of this study is to analyze the technical importance, performance, techniques, advantages, and disadvantages of the biosensors in general and of the electrochemical biosensors in particular. A product of reaction diffuses to the transducer in the first generation biosensors (based on Clark biosensors). The mediated biosensors or second generation biosensors use specific mediators between the reaction and the transducer to improve sensitivity. The second generation biosensors involve two steps: first, there is a redox reaction between enzyme and substrate that is reoxidized by the mediator, and eventually the mediator is oxidized by the electrode. No normal product or mediator diffusion is directly involved in the third generation biosensors, direct biosensors. Based on the type of transducer, current biosensors are divided into optical, mass, thermal, and electrochemical sensors. They are used in medical diagnostics, food quality controls, environmental monitoring, and other applications. These biosensors are also grouped under two broad categories of sensors: direct and indirect detection systems. Moreover, these systems could be further grouped into continuous or batch operation. Therefore, amperometric biosensors and their current applications are focused on more in detail since they are the most commonly used biosensors in monitoring and diagnosing tests in clinical analysis. Problems related to the commercialization of medical, environmental, and industrial biosensors as well as their performance characteristics, their competitiveness in comparison to the conventional analytical tools, and their costs determine the future development of these biosensors.
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- Mehrab Mehrvar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2K3, Canada.
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Abe K, Takizawa H, Kimura S, Hirano M. Characteristics of chlorophyll formation of the aerial microalga Coelastrella striolata var. multistriata and its application for environmental biomonitoring. J Biosci Bioeng 2004; 98:34-9. [PMID: 16233663 DOI: 10.1016/s1389-1723(04)70239-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2004] [Accepted: 04/22/2004] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The growth and ammonium uptake of the aerial microalga Coelastrella striolata var. multistriata, which was isolated from the surface of rocks, were characterized in this study. The specific growth rate of the alga was mu=0.3 d(-1), as calculated in the growth logarithmic phase. The algal cells were able to remove almost 100% of the ammonium ions from medium in 5 d, with the removal rate of ammonium-N being 0.4 mg/l/h. It was shown that the alga has a unique ability to be a reddish orange to green color depending on the nitrogen source concentration in the medium. Astaxanthin, adonixanthin, canthaxanthin, and beta-carotene were found in the reddish orange cells of the alga. The assessment of water pollution was attempted using this aerial microalga. When the reddish orange alga was incubated in the experimental medium with added ammonium-, nitrate-, or urea-N as a nitrogen source, an approximately linear relationship existed between the nitrogen concentration and chlorophyll formation. Using the chlorophyll formation of the alga, for example, it was possible to estimate spectrophotometrically the total nitrogen content in water collected from aquatic systems. Biofunctional materials for environmental biomonitoring using photosynthetic microorganisms are called green devices in this study.
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- Katsuya Abe
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kogakuin University, 1-24-2, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8677, Japan
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Védrine C, Leclerc JC, Durrieu C, Tran-Minh C. Optical whole-cell biosensor using Chlorella vulgaris designed for monitoring herbicides. Biosens Bioelectron 2003; 18:457-63. [PMID: 12604263 DOI: 10.1016/s0956-5663(02)00157-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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An optical biosensor was designed for determination of herbicides as aquatic contaminants. Detection was obtained with immobilised Chlorella vulgaris microalgae entrapped on a quartz microfibre filter and placed in a five-membrane-home-made-flow cell. The algal chlorophyll fluorescence modified by the presence of herbicides was collected at the tip of an optical fibre bundle and sent to a fluorimeter. A continuous culture was set up to produce algal cells in reproducible conditions for measurement optimisation. Effects of flow rate, algal density, temperature, and pH on the biosensor response to atrazine were studied. Reversibility and detection limits were determined for DNOC and atrazine, simazine, isoproturon, diuron. Detection of photosystem II (PSII) herbicides was achieved at sub-ppb concentration level.
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- Christophe Védrine
- Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines, SPIN/PC2M/Enzyme engineering, 158, Cours Fauriel, 42023 Saint-Etienne cedex 2, France
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Rodriguez M, Sanders CA, Greenbaum E. Biosensors for rapid monitoring of primary-source drinking water using naturally occurring photosynthesis. Biosens Bioelectron 2002; 17:843-9. [PMID: 12243902 DOI: 10.1016/s0956-5663(02)00059-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Working with primary-source freshwater drinking samples from the Clinch and Tennessee Rivers, we have developed a tissue-based biosensor detection system that uses naturally occurring aquatic photosynthetic tissue as the sensing material for detection of chemical antagonists in the water. Sensor readout is based on well-known principles of fluorescence induction by living photosynthetic tissue. The Clinch River is the main source of drinking water for Oak Ridge, Tennessee, while the Tennessee River is a major source for the city of Knoxville. We have successfully detected algae in every sample that we examined and readily monitored changes in the characteristic fluorescence induction curves when the samples were exposed to potassium cyanide (KCN), methyl parathion (MPt), N'(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethylurea (DCMU), and paraquat. The percentage decreases in photochemical yields observed in Tennessee River samples after a 24-min exposure to KCN, MPt, and DCMU were, respectively, 21.89+/-0.76, 3.28+/-0.18, and 14.77+/-1.81. For a site at the Clinch River, the percentage decreases were 22.78+/-1.63, 8.32+/-0.21, and 17.71+/-1.32 (Table 1). The unique aspect of this approach to real-time water quality monitoring is that unlike conventional sensing devices, this sensor material is external to the detecting instrument and is continuously refreshed. These biosensors may be used as continuous rapid-warning sentinels for detection of chemical warfare agents in sunlight-exposed drinking water supplies.
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- Miguel Rodriguez
- Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Otto S Wolfbeis
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Chemo- and Biosensors, University of Regensburg, Germany
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Durrieu C, Tran-Minh C. Optical algal biosensor using alkaline phosphatase for determination of heavy metals. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2002; 51:206-209. [PMID: 11971642 DOI: 10.1006/eesa.2001.2140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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A biosensor is constructed to detect heavy metals from inhibition of alkaline phosphatase (AP) present on the external membrane of Chlorella vulgaris microalgae. The microalgal cells are immobilized on removable membranes placed in front of the tip of an optical fiber bundle inside a homemade microcell. C. vulgaris was cultivated in the laboratory and its alkaline phosphatase activity is strongly inhibited in the presence of heavy metals. This property has been used for the determination of those toxic compounds.
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- Claude Durrieu
- Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Environnement, Ecole Nationale des Travaux Publiques de l'Etat, 3 Rue Maurice Audin, 69518 Vaulx en Velin cedex, France.
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