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Shlyapnikov YM, Malakhova EA, Shlyapnikova EA. Improving Immunoassay Performance with Cleavable Blocking of Microarrays. Anal Chem 2021; 93:1126-1134. [PMID: 33305941 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Among the key issues that are commonly associated with the development of microarray-based assays are nonspecific binding and diffusion constraints. Here we present a novel strategy addressing both of these challenges simultaneously. The essence of the method consists in blocking the microarray surface with a blocking agent containing a perfluoroalkyl chain and a disulfide linker. The resulting surface is hydrophobic, and no immiscible liquid layer remains on it upon cyclically draining and replenishing the sample solution, ensuring an efficient mass transfer of an analyte onto a microarray. Prior to the signal detection procedure, disulfide bonds are chemically cleaved, and the perfluoroalkyl chains are removed from the microarray surface along with nonspecifically adsorbed proteins, resulting in extremely low background. Using conventional fluorescent detection, we show a 30-fold increase in signal/background ratio compared to a common epoxy-modified glass substrate. The combination of this technique with magnetic beads detection results in a simple and ultrasensitive cholera toxin (CT) immunoassay. The limit of detection (LOD) is 1 fM, which is achieved with an analyte binding time of 1 h. Efficient mass transfer provides highly sensitive detection of whole virus particles despite their low diffusion coefficient. The achieved LOD for vaccinia virus is 104 particles in 1 mL of sample. Finally, we have performed for the first time the simultaneous detection of whole virus and CT protein biomarker in a single assay. The developed technique can be used for multiplex detection of trace amounts of pathogens of various natures.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yuri M Shlyapnikov
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino 142290, Russia
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Tycova A, Prikryl J, Kotzianova A, Datinska V, Velebny V, Foret F. Electrospray: More than just an ionization source. Electrophoresis 2020; 42:103-121. [PMID: 32841405 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202000191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Electrospraying (ES) is a potential-driven process of liquid atomization, which is employed in the field of analytical chemistry, particularly as an ionization technique for mass spectrometric analyses of biomolecules. In this review, we demonstrate the extraordinary versatility of the electrospray by overviewing the specifics and advanced applications of ES-based processing of low molecular mass compounds, biomolecules, polymers, nanoparticles, and cells. Thus, under suitable experimental conditions, ES can be used as a powerful tool for highly controlled deposition of homogeneous films or various patterns, which may sometimes even be organized into 3D structures. We also emphasize its capacity to produce composite materials including encapsulation systems and polymeric fibers. Further, we present several other, less common ES-based applications. This review provides an insight into the remarkable potential of ES, which can be very useful in the designing of innovative and unique strategies.
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- Anna Tycova
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the CAS, Brno, 602 00, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the CAS, Brno, 602 00, Czech Republic
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- R&D Department, Contipro a.s., Dolni Dobrouc, 561 02, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the CAS, Brno, 602 00, Czech Republic
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- R&D Department, Contipro a.s., Dolni Dobrouc, 561 02, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the CAS, Brno, 602 00, Czech Republic
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Shlyapnikov YM, Kanev IL, Shlyapnikova EA. Rapid Ultrasensitive Gel-Free Immunoblotting with Magnetic Labels. Anal Chem 2020; 92:4146-4153. [PMID: 32023039 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c00314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Immunoblotting is widely used for the detection of proteins using specific antibodies. We present here a new immunoblotting method, which is characterized by exceptional sensitivity, rapidness, and low consumption of antibodies. A thin conductive layer between touching hydrophilic cellulose membranes instead of polyacrylamide gel is used for the electrophoretic separation of proteins. Contrary to common Western blotting, the separation occurs in nondenaturing conditions. The membrane surface is smoothed by deposition of the cellulose layer and modified with azidophenyl groups, allowing for the photochemical in situ immobilization of proteins, which are carried out after the electrophoresis. Thus, the additional step of transferring the protein from the gel onto the membrane is eliminated. Specific protein bands are then visualized by decoration with magnetic beads. The limit of detection of interleukin IL-1β reaches 0.3 fg or ∼104 molecules, whereas the total blotting time is about 5 min. The application of the technique is demonstrated by the detection of IL-1β, total IgA, and IgA specific to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen in the exhaled breath samples, obtained from healthy subjects and tuberculosis patients.
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- Yuri M Shlyapnikov
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow Region 142290 Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow Region 142290 Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow Region 142290 Russia
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Shlyapnikov YM, Malakhova EA, Shlyapnikova EA. Rapid Amplification-Free Microarray-Based Ultrasensitive Detection of DNA. Anal Chem 2019; 91:11209-11214. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b02149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Yuri M. Shlyapnikov
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow
Region, 142290, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow
Region, 142290, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow
Region, 142290, Russia
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Fang Y, Li Y, Zhang M, Cui B, Hu Q, Wang L. A novel electrochemical strategy based on porous 3D graphene-starch architecture and silver deposition for ultrasensitive detection of neuron-specific enolase. Analyst 2019; 144:2186-2194. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an02230e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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This work was aimed at designing a novel and ultrasensitive electrochemical immunoassay strategy to detect neuron-specific enolase (NSE) with a triple signal amplification strategy.
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- Yishan Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking
- Qilu University of Technology
- Shandong Academy of Sciences
- Jinan
- China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology
- Shandong Academy of Sciences
- Jinan 250353
- China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering
- Qilu University of Technology
- Shandong Academy of Sciences
- Jinan 250353
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking
- Qilu University of Technology
- Shandong Academy of Sciences
- Jinan
- China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou 510641
- People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou 510641
- People's Republic of China
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Morozov VN, Nikolaev AA, Shlyapnikov YM, Mikheev AY, Shlyapnikova EA, Bagdasaryan TR, Burmistrova IA, Smirnova TG, Andrievskaya IY, Larionova EE, Nikitina IY, Lyadova IV. Non-invasive approach to diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis using microdroplets collected from exhaled air. J Breath Res 2018; 12:036010. [PMID: 29504513 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/aab3f2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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In this report we present a proof-of-principle study aimed at developing non-invasive diagnostics for pulmonary TB that are based on analyzing TB biomarkers in exhaled microdroplets of lung fluid (MLFs). Samples were collected on electrospun filters recently developed by the authors, and then tested for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) cells, Mtb DNA, and protein biomarkers (secreted Mtb antigens and antigen-specific antibodies). The latter were detected using rapid ultra-sensitive immunochemistry methods developed in our laboratory. Neither Mtb cells (limit of detection, LOD = 1 cell) nor Mtb DNA (LOD ∼ 10 CFU) were found in the MLF samples exhaled by TB patients. However, immunoglobulin A (IgA) was found in over 90% of samples from TB patients and healthy volunteers. Antigen-specific IgA were detected at higher rates in the patient samples as compared to those from nominally healthy volunteers resulting in a modest discrimination level of 72% sensitivity and 58% specificity. As such, this novel, non-invasive and fast breath diagnostic method shows promise for further development.
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- Victor N Morozov
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow Region, 142290 Russia. National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, United States of America
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Morozov VN, Mikheev AY, Shlyapnikov YM, Nikolaev AA, Lyadova IV. Non-invasive lung disease diagnostics from exhaled microdroplets of lung fluid: perspectives and technical challenges. J Breath Res 2017; 12:017103. [PMID: 28850044 PMCID: PMC7099678 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/aa88e4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2017] [Revised: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The combination of ultra-sensitive assay techniques and recent improvements in the instrumentation used to collect microdroplets of lung fluid (MLF) from exhaled breath has enabled the development of non-invasive lung disease diagnostics that are based on MLF analysis. In one example of this approach, electrospun nylon filters were used to collect MLFs from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. The filters were washed to obtain liquid probes, which were then tested for human immunoglobulin A (h-IgA) and fractions of h-IgA specific to ESAT-6 and Psts-1, two antigens secreted by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Probes collected for 10 min contained 100-1500 fg of h-IgA and, in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, a portion of these h-IgA molecules showed specificity to the secreted antigens. Separate MLFs and their dry residues were successfully collected using an electrostatic collector and impactor developed especially for this purpose. Visualization of MLF dry residues by atomic force microscopy made it possible to estimate the lipid content in each MLF and revealed mucin molecules in some MLFs. This exciting new approach will likely make it possible to detect biomarkers in individual MLFs. MLFs emerging from an infection site ('hot' microdroplets) are expected to be enriched with infection biomarkers. This paper discusses possible experimental approaches to detecting biomarkers in single MLFs, as well as certain technological problems that need to be resolved in order to develop new non-invasive diagnostics based on analysing biomarkers in separate MLFs.
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- Victor N Morozov
- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow Region, Russia
- National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases, George Mason University, VA, United States of America
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Department of Immunology, Central Tuberculosis Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Immunology, Central Tuberculosis Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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