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Emamiamin A, Shariati Pour SR, Serra T, Calabria D, Varone M, Di Nardo F, Guardigli M, Anfossi L, Baggiani C, Zangheri M, Mirasoli M. New Frontiers for the Early Diagnosis of Cancer: Screening miRNAs Through the Lateral Flow Assay Method. BIOSENSORS 2025; 15:238. [PMID: 40277551 PMCID: PMC12024991 DOI: 10.3390/bios15040238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2025] [Revised: 03/31/2025] [Accepted: 04/05/2025] [Indexed: 04/26/2025]
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs), which circulate in the serum and plasma, play a role in several biological processes, and their levels in body fluids are associated with the pathogenesis of various diseases, including different types of cancer. For this reason, miRNAs are considered promising candidates as biomarkers for diagnostic purposes, enabling the early detection of pathological onset and monitoring drug responses during therapy. However, current methods for miRNA quantification, such as northern blotting, isothermal amplification, RT-PCR, microarrays, and next-generation sequencing, are limited by their reliance on centralized laboratories, high costs, and the need for specialized personnel. Consequently, the development of sensitive, simple, and one-step analytical techniques for miRNA detection is highly desirable, particularly given the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment in cases of cancer. Lateral flow assays (LFAs) are among the most attractive point-of-care (POC) devices for healthcare applications. These systems allow for the rapid and straightforward detection of analytes using low-cost setups that are accessible to a wide audience. This review focuses on LFA-based methods for detecting and quantifying miRNAs associated with the diagnosis of various cancers, with particular emphasis on sensitivity enhancements achieved through the application of different labels and detection systems. Early, non-invasive detection of these diseases through the quantification of tailored biomarkers can significantly reduce mortality, improve survival rates, and lower treatment costs.
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- Afsaneh Emamiamin
- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Tecnopolo di Rimini, Via Dario Campana 71, I-47922 Rimini, Italy; (A.E.); (S.R.S.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Tecnopolo di Rimini, Via Dario Campana 71, I-47922 Rimini, Italy; (A.E.); (S.R.S.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 5, I-10125 Turin, Italy; (T.S.); (F.D.N.); (L.A.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Francesco Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy; (D.C.); (M.V.); (M.G.)
- Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Aerospace Research (CIRI AEROSPACE), Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Baldassarre Canaccini 12, I-47121 Forlì, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Francesco Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy; (D.C.); (M.V.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 5, I-10125 Turin, Italy; (T.S.); (F.D.N.); (L.A.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Francesco Selmi 2, I-40126 Bologna, Italy; (D.C.); (M.V.); (M.G.)
- Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Aerospace Research (CIRI AEROSPACE), Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Baldassarre Canaccini 12, I-47121 Forlì, Italy
- Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Research in Renewable Resources, Environment, Sea, and Energy (CIRI FRAME), Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via St. Alberto 163, I-48123 Ravenna, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 5, I-10125 Turin, Italy; (T.S.); (F.D.N.); (L.A.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 5, I-10125 Turin, Italy; (T.S.); (F.D.N.); (L.A.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Tecnopolo di Rimini, Via Dario Campana 71, I-47922 Rimini, Italy; (A.E.); (S.R.S.P.)
- Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Agrofood Research (CIRI AGRO), Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Quinto Bucci 336, I-47521 Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry “Giacomo Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Tecnopolo di Rimini, Via Dario Campana 71, I-47922 Rimini, Italy; (A.E.); (S.R.S.P.)
- Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Aerospace Research (CIRI AEROSPACE), Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Baldassarre Canaccini 12, I-47121 Forlì, Italy
- Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Research in Renewable Resources, Environment, Sea, and Energy (CIRI FRAME), Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via St. Alberto 163, I-48123 Ravenna, Italy
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Pan Y, Wang D, Wei R, Wang S, Li Y, Pan W, Zhou P, Li N, Tang B. Lateral Flow Platform for Lung Cancer Diagnosis through Simultaneous Detection of ctDNA and MicroRNA. Anal Chem 2025; 97:7063-7070. [PMID: 40162522 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c05502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2025]
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Early cancer screening is essential for reducing cancer-related mortality and improving survival rates. Simultaneous detection of multiple tumor markers can enhance the accuracy and specificity of cancer diagnosis, helping us to mitigate false-positive results associated with single-marker analysis. Here, we have developed a lateral flow detection platform that combines recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), CRISPR Cas9, and catalyzed hairpin assembly (CHA) for the simultaneous detection of KRAS ctDNA and miRNA-223 in lung cancer. The CRISPR Cas9 system acts as a linking element, enabling specific recognition and binding to RPA amplicons of KRAS ctDNA while facilitating the capture of Au-DNA-Bio nanoparticles (NPs), thereby producing a stronger detection signal through Au NPs aggregation. The CHA system enhances this platform by providing sensitive detection of miRNA-223. Our platform was tested on a limited number of clinical saliva samples, demonstrating feasibility but requiring further validation with larger cohorts.
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- Yingbo Pan
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- Department of Health Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Health Management, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
- Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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Jang W, Kim YJ, Roh HK, Song EL, Bong KW. Hydrogel-Based In Situ DNA Extension Assay for Multiplexed and Rapid Detection of MicroRNA. Anal Chem 2025; 97:7317-7324. [PMID: 40148761 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c06995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2025]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important biomarkers for liquid biopsy, with extensive applicability to diverse diseases. Among diverse miRNA sensing platforms, graphically encoded hydrogel-based miRNA detection technology is a highly promising diagnostic tool, in terms of sensitivity, specificity, and multiplexing capability. However, the conventional hydrogel-based miRNA detection process suffers from a long assay time (more than 3 h) and redundant assay steps, limiting the practical applicability to actual clinical fields. In this study, we develop a hydrogel-based in situ DNA extension assay for rapid, simple, and multiplexed miRNA detection. Unlike typical hydrogel-based assays, the target hybridization and biotinylation for fluorophore labeling are integrated into a single step via target miRNA-primed DNA extension in hydrogel microparticles. Therefore, multiple microRNA targets can be quantitatively detected within 45 min by two assay steps composed of (1) target capture/biotinylation and (2) fluorophore labeling via streptavidin-biotin interaction. We validate robust sensitivities (down to the low picomolar level) and specificities (single-nucleotide level) by conducting singleplex assays for breast cancer-related miRNA markers (miR-16, miR-92a, and let-7a). Furthermore, multiplexed detection of these miRNA markers is conducted to validate robust multiplexing capacity with negligible nonspecific signal expression. Finally, multiple types of miRNAs in the lysate of breast cancer cells (MCF-7) are successfully detected using the developed assay. We expect the developed hydrogel-based assay can contribute to biomedical and omic fields, enabling high-throughput profiling of multiple miRNAs.
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- Wookyoung Jang
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Lu Y, Xu J, Liu S, Tian B, Long F. A facile optical fiber-embedded microfluidic biochip for rapid and sensitive detection of microRNA-let-7a in serum. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 192:9. [PMID: 39641831 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06865-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2024] [Accepted: 11/25/2024] [Indexed: 12/07/2024]
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A novel hybridization chain reaction (HCR) powered optical fiber-embedded microfluidic biochip (HCR-FMB) has been constructed for ultrafast and sensitive detection of lethal-7a (let-7a) in serum. By integrating HCR, fluorescence energy resonant transfer, and evanescent wave fluorescence principle, the HCR-FMB enables detecting let-7a with satisfactory limit of detection of 100.0 pM within 6 min at room temperature, and demonstrates excellent specificity. The HCR-FMB can directly detect let-7a in serum with high sensitivity and without any pre-treatment, and good recoveries were observed for let-7a in serum samples, demonstrating their potential application to the analysis of serum samples. The HCR-FMB exhibits several advantages, including rapidity, enzyme-free, miniaturization, ease-of-operation, field-deployment applicability, minimal-equipment, and cost-effectiveness. The HCR-FMB can be considered a revolutionary detection device that rapidly adapts and deploys in various settings, especially in low medical resource regions.
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- Yongkai Lu
- School of Chemistry and Life Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- Beijing Daxing Xinkang Hospital, Beijing, 102600, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Resources, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China.
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Ng KW, Jaitpal S, Vu NN, San Juan AMT, Tripathy S, Kodam RS, Bastiray A, Cho JH, Choudhury M, Coté GL, Mabbott S. Lateral Flow Assay for Preeclampsia Screening Using DNA Hairpins and Surface-Enhanced Raman-Active Nanoprobes Targeting hsa-miR-17-5p. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:535. [PMID: 39589994 PMCID: PMC11592307 DOI: 10.3390/bios14110535] [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: 09/02/2024] [Revised: 10/11/2024] [Accepted: 10/30/2024] [Indexed: 11/28/2024]
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Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious complication that poses risks to both mothers and their children. This condition is typically asymptomatic until the second or even third trimester, which can lead to poor outcomes and can be costly. Detection is particularly challenging in low- and middle-income countries, where a lack of centralized testing facilities coincides with high rates of PE-related maternal mortality. Variations in the levels of hsa-miR-17-5p have been identified as constituting a potential early indicator for distinguishing between individuals with PE and those without PE during the first trimester. Thus, developing a screening test to measure hsa-miR-17-5p levels would not only facilitate rapid detection in the early stages of pregnancy but also help democratize testing globally. Here, we present a proof-of-principle lateral-flow assay (LFA) designed to measure hsa-miR-17-5p levels using DNA-hairpin recognition elements for enhanced specificity and nanoprobes for sensitive surface-enhanced resonance Raman scattering (SERS) signal transduction. The theoretical limit of detection for hsa-miR-17-5p was 3.84 × 10-4 pg/µL using SERS.
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- Ka Wai Ng
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (K.W.N.); (S.J.); (N.N.V.); (A.M.T.S.J.); (S.T.); (R.S.K.); (G.L.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (K.W.N.); (S.J.); (N.N.V.); (A.M.T.S.J.); (S.T.); (R.S.K.); (G.L.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (K.W.N.); (S.J.); (N.N.V.); (A.M.T.S.J.); (S.T.); (R.S.K.); (G.L.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (K.W.N.); (S.J.); (N.N.V.); (A.M.T.S.J.); (S.T.); (R.S.K.); (G.L.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (K.W.N.); (S.J.); (N.N.V.); (A.M.T.S.J.); (S.T.); (R.S.K.); (G.L.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (K.W.N.); (S.J.); (N.N.V.); (A.M.T.S.J.); (S.T.); (R.S.K.); (G.L.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (A.B.); (J.-H.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (A.B.); (J.-H.C.)
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- Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, 159 Reynolds Medical Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (K.W.N.); (S.J.); (N.N.V.); (A.M.T.S.J.); (S.T.); (R.S.K.); (G.L.C.)
- Center for Remote Health Technologies & Systems, Texas A&M Engineering Experimentation Station, 1041 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 5045 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA; (K.W.N.); (S.J.); (N.N.V.); (A.M.T.S.J.); (S.T.); (R.S.K.); (G.L.C.)
- Center for Remote Health Technologies & Systems, Texas A&M Engineering Experimentation Station, 1041 Emerging Technologies Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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Fei K, Zhang H, Zhang W, Liao C. MiR-424-5p Inhibits Proliferation, Migration, Invasion and Angiogenesis of the HTR-8/SVneo Cells Through Targeting LRP6 Mediated β-catenin. Reprod Sci 2024; 31:3428-3439. [PMID: 38997540 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01641-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of miR-424-5p on biological behaviors and angiogenesis of the HTR-8/SVneo Cells. Our study included 60 parturient women, which were divided into an PA group (placenta accreta, n = 30) and a normal group (normal placenta, n = 30). QPCR was used to measure the expression of miR-424-5p in placental tissues. The effects of the miR-424-5p mimic on proliferation, migration, and invasion of human HTR-8/SVneo cells and angiogenesis were analyzed. The potential modulated relationship between miR-424-5p and low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-6 (LRP6) was demonstrated by luciferase assay. The expression of LRP6, β-catenin, matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), placental growth factor (PGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were measured by qPCR and Western blot assays. The expression of miR-424-5p in the PA group was significantly decreased than that in the normal group. The expression of miR-424-5p has negative correlation with blood loss. Upregulation of miR-424-5p significantly suppressed the cell proliferation, migration, and invasion of HTR-8/SVneo cells in vitro, as well as the tube formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). The luciferase assay demonstrated that LRP6 was a target of miR-424-5p. The expression of LRP6, β-catenin, MMP-2, PGF and VEGF were also decreased with upregulation of miR-424-5p (p < 0.05). The inhibitory effects of miR-424-5p on HTR-8/SVneo cells and angiogenesis were enhanced by downregulation of LRP6, but were reversed by upregulation of LRP6. The present study suggests that downregulation of miR-424-5p is related to the occurrence of PA. Enhancing miR-424-5p inhibits proliferation, migration, invasion and angiogenesis of the HTR-8/SVneo cells through targeting LRP6 mediated β-catenin, providing more insights about PA.
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- Kuilin Fei
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guang Zhou, China
- Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Obstetrics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, China
- Institute of Hospital Administration, University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guang Zhou, China.
- Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, China.
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Miao P, Sun Y, Zheng G, Wang B, Wang W, Zhang J, Yan M, Lv Y. Near-infrared light-induced homogeneous photoelectrochemical biosensor based on 3D walking nanomotor-assisted CRISPR/Cas12a for ultrasensitive microRNA-155 detection. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 667:82-90. [PMID: 38621334 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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The dysregulation of microRNA (miRNA) expression levels is intricately linked to a myriad of human diseases, and the precise and delicate detection thereof holds paramount significance in the realm of clinical diagnosis and therapy. Herein, a near-infrared (NIR) light-mediated homogeneous photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensor was constructed for miRNA-155 detection based on NaYF4: Yb, Tm@ZnIn2S4 (NYF@ ZIS) coupled with a three-dimensional (3D) walking nanomotor-assisted CRISPR/Cas12a strategy. The upconverted light emitted by the NYF in the visible and UV region upon NIR light excitation could be utilized to excite ZIS to produce a photocurrent response. The presence of target miRNA-155 initiated an amplification reaction within the 3D walking nanomotor, resulting in the production of multiple nucleic acid fragments. These fragments could activate the collateral cleavage capability of CRISPR/Cas12a, leading to the indiscriminate cleavage of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) on ALP-ssDNA-modified magnetic beads and the subsequent liberation of alkaline phosphatase (ALP). The released ALP facilitated the catalysis of ascorbic acid 2-phosphate to generate ascorbic acid as the electron donor to capture the photogenerated holes on the NYF@ZIS surface, resulting in a positively correlated alteration in the photocurrent response. Under optimal conditions, the NIR light-initiated homogeneous PEC biosensor had the merits of good linear range (0.1 fM to 100 pM), an acceptable limit of detection (65.77 aM) for miRNA-155 detection. Considering the pronounced sensitivity, light stability, and low photodamage, this strategy presents a promising platform for detecting various other miRNA biomarkers in molecular diagnostic practice.
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- Pei Miao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, PR China.
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- Department of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250033, PR China.
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Zhang J, Yan C, Liu G. Visual detection of microRNAs using gold nanorod-based lateral flow nucleic acid biosensor and exonuclease III-assisted signal amplification. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:491. [PMID: 39066913 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06557-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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An ultrasensitive method for the visual detection of microRNAs (miRNAs) in cell lysates using a gold nanorod-based lateral flow nucleic acid biosensor (GN-LFNAB) and exonuclease III (Exo III)-assisted signal amplification. The Exo III-catalyzed target recycling strategy is employed to generate a large number of single-strand DNA products, which can be detected by GN-LFNAB visually. With the implementation of a unique recycling strategy, we have demonstrated that the miRNA in the concentration as low as 0.5 pM can be detected without the need for instrumentation, providing a detection limit that surpasses previous reports. The new biosensor is ultrasensitive and can be applied to the reliable monitoring of miRNAs in cell lysates with high accuracy. The approach offers a simple and rapid tool for cancer diagnosis and clinical biomedicine, thanks to its flexibility, simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and convenience. This new method has the potential to significantly improve the detection and monitoring of cancer biomarkers, ultimately contributing to more effective cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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- Jing Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276005, China
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- School of Life Science, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, 276005, China.
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Fernández-Ruiz M, López-García Á, Valverde-Manso A, Parra P, Rodríguez-Goncer I, Ruiz-Merlo T, López-Medrano F, González E, Polanco N, San Juan R, Andrés A, Aguado JM, Redondo N. Human microRNA sequencing and cytomegalovirus infection risk after kidney transplantation. Am J Transplant 2024; 24:1180-1192. [PMID: 38311311 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajt.2024.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-seropositive kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) with detectable CMV-specific cell-mediated immunity according to the QuantiFERON-CMV assay (QTF-CMV) are expected to have adequate immune protection. Nevertheless, a proportion of patients still develop CMV infection. Human microRNAs (hsa-miRNAs) are promising biomarkers owing to their high stability and easy detection. We performed whole blood miRNA sequencing in samples coincident with the first reactive QTF-CMV after transplantation or cessation of antiviral prophylaxis to investigate hsa-miRNAs differentially expressed according to the occurrence of CMV infection. One-year incidence of CMV viremia was 55.0% (median interval from miRNA sequencing sampling of 29 days). After qPCR validation, we found that hsa-miR-125a-5p was downregulated in KTRs developing CMV viremia within the next 90 days (ΔCt: 7.9 ± 0.9 versus 7.3 ± 1.0; P = .011). This difference was more evident among KTRs preemptively managed (8.2 ± 0.9 versus 6.9 ± 0.8; P < .001), with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.865. Functional enrichment analysis identified hsa-miR-125a-5p targets involved in cell cycle regulation and apoptosis, including the BAK1 gene, which was significantly downregulated in KTRs developing CMV viremia. In conclusion, hsa-miR-125a-5p may serve as biomarker to identify CMV-seropositive KTRs at risk of CMV reactivation despite detectable CMV-CMI.
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- Mario Fernández-Ruiz
- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; Department of Nephrology, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario "12 de Octubre," Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital "12 de Octubre" (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain.
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Wang J, Shi L, Zhu X, Tang Q, Wu M, Li B, Liu W, Jin Y. Entropy-driven catalysis-based lateral flow assay for sensitive detection of Alzheimer 's-associated MicroRNA. Talanta 2024; 271:125656. [PMID: 38224658 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a degenerative disease of the brain worldwide. Currently, there is no effective cure. But accurate and early diagnosis of AD is critical to the development of patient care and future treatments. MiRNA-16 has been considered as an effective diagnostic biomarker for AD because of its regulatory effect on key proteins of AD. Herein, a colorimetric lateral flow assay (LFA) was developed for sensitive detection of miRNA-16 based on entropy-driven catalysis (EDC) amplification strategy. MiRNA-16 triggered EDC and released more linker DNAs (LDNA) of sandwich structure. Thus, AuNPs were enriched at the T-line to enhance the colorimetric signal and improve the sensitivity of visual assay. It showed good specificity and sensitivity for detecting miRNA-16 with a detection limit of 1.01 pM. The practical detection of miRNA-16 in human serum obtained satisfactory result. Significantly, EDC achieved signal amplification in homogeneous solution without enzyme and DNA labeling, leading to a cheap and easy detection of miRNA-16. Therefore, it provided a portable and rapid assay for AD-related nucleic acid, which holds a potential for point-of-care testing (POCT) of AD.
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- Jing Wang
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science of Shaanxi Province, Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China.
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Naquin TD, Canning AJ, Gu Y, Chen J, Naquin CM, Xia J, Lu B, Yang S, Koroza A, Lin K, Wang HN, Jeck WR, Lee LP, Vo-Dinh T, Huang TJ. Acoustic separation and concentration of exosomes for nucleotide detection: ASCENDx. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eadm8597. [PMID: 38457504 PMCID: PMC10923504 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm8597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Efficient isolation and analysis of exosomal biomarkers hold transformative potential in biomedical applications. However, current methods are prone to contamination and require costly consumables, expensive equipment, and skilled personnel. Here, we introduce an innovative spaceship-like disc that allows Acoustic Separation and Concentration of Exosomes and Nucleotide Detection: ASCENDx. We created ASCENDx to use acoustically driven disc rotation on a spinning droplet to generate swift separation and concentration of exosomes from patient plasma samples. Integrated plasmonic nanostars on the ASCENDx disc enable label-free detection of enriched exosomes via surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Direct detection of circulating exosomal microRNA biomarkers from patient plasma samples by the ASCENDx platform facilitated a diagnostic assay for colorectal cancer with 95.8% sensitivity and 100% specificity. ASCENDx overcomes existing limitations in exosome-based molecular diagnostics and holds a powerful position for future biomedical research, precision medicine, and point-of-care medical diagnostics.
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- Ty D. Naquin
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; Renal Division and Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Department of Bioengineering and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Institute of Quantum Biophysics, Department of Biophysics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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Kaurani L. Clinical Insights into MicroRNAs in Depression: Bridging Molecular Discoveries and Therapeutic Potential. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2866. [PMID: 38474112 PMCID: PMC10931847 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25052866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Depression is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. The discovery of biomarkers for diagnosis or prediction of treatment responses and as therapeutic agents is a current priority. Previous studies have demonstrated the importance of short RNA molecules in the etiology of depression. The most extensively researched of these are microRNAs, a major component of cellular gene regulation and function. MicroRNAs function in a temporal and tissue-specific manner to regulate and modify the post-transcriptional expression of target mRNAs. They can also be shuttled as cargo of extracellular vesicles between the brain and the blood, thus informing about relevant mechanisms in the CNS through the periphery. In fact, studies have already shown that microRNAs identified peripherally are dysregulated in the pathological phenotypes seen in depression. Our article aims to review the existing evidence on microRNA dysregulation in depression and to summarize and evaluate the growing body of evidence for the use of microRNAs as a target for diagnostics and RNA-based therapies.
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- Lalit Kaurani
- Department for Epigenetics and Systems Medicine in Neurodegenerative Diseases, German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), 37075 Göttingen, Germany
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Wang W, Liu L, Zhu J, Xing Y, Jiao S, Wu Z. AI-Enhanced Visual-Spectral Synergy for Fast and Ultrasensitive Biodetection of Breast Cancer-Related miRNAs. ACS NANO 2024; 18:6266-6275. [PMID: 38252138 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10543] [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: 01/23/2024]
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In biomedical testing, artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced analysis has gradually been applied to the diagnosis of certain diseases. This research employs AI algorithms to refine the precision of integrative detection, encompassing both visual results and fluorescence spectra from lateral flow assays (LFAs), which signal the presence of cancer-linked miRNAs. Specifically, the color shift of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) is paired with the red fluorescence from nitrogen vacancy color centers (NV-centers) in fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs) and is integrated into LFA strips. While GNPs amplify the fluorescence of FNDs, in turn, FNDs enhance the color intensity of GNPs. This reciprocal intensification of fluorescence and color can be synergistically augmented with AI algorithms, thereby improving the detection sensitivity for early diagnosis. Supported by the detection platform based on this strategy, the fastest detection results with a limit of detection (LOD) at the fM level and the R2 value of ∼0.9916 for miRNA can be obtained within 5 min. Meanwhile, by labeling the capture probes for miRNA-21 and miRNA-96 (both of which are early indicators of breast cancer) on separate T-lines, simultaneous detection of them can be achieved. The miRNA detection methods employed in this study may potentially be applied in the future for the early detection of breast cancer.
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- Wei Wang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, People's Republic of China
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Babington S, Tilbrook AJ, Maloney SK, Fernandes JN, Crowley TM, Ding L, Fox AH, Zhang S, Kho EA, Cozzolino D, Mahony TJ, Blache D. Finding biomarkers of experience in animals. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2024; 15:28. [PMID: 38374201 PMCID: PMC10877933 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00989-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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At a time when there is a growing public interest in animal welfare, it is critical to have objective means to assess the way that an animal experiences a situation. Objectivity is critical to ensure appropriate animal welfare outcomes. Existing behavioural, physiological, and neurobiological indicators that are used to assess animal welfare can verify the absence of extremely negative outcomes. But welfare is more than an absence of negative outcomes and an appropriate indicator should reflect the full spectrum of experience of an animal, from negative to positive. In this review, we draw from the knowledge of human biomedical science to propose a list of candidate biological markers (biomarkers) that should reflect the experiential state of non-human animals. The proposed biomarkers can be classified on their main function as endocrine, oxidative stress, non-coding molecular, and thermobiological markers. We also discuss practical challenges that must be addressed before any of these biomarkers can become useful to assess the experience of an animal in real-life.
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- Sarah Babington
- School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
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- Centre for Animal Science, The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD, 4343, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
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- School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD, 4343, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3217, Australia
- Poultry Hub Australia, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2350, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
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- Centre for Animal Science, The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Centre for Animal Science, The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- School of Agriculture and Environment, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia.
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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Kalligosfyri PM, Tragoulias SS, Tsikas P, Lamprou E, Christopoulos TK, Kalogianni DP. Design and Validation of a Three-Dimensional Printer-Based System Enabling Rapid, Low-Cost Construction of the Biosensing Areas of Lateral Flow Devices for Immunoassays and Nucleic Acid Assays. Anal Chem 2024; 96:572-580. [PMID: 38150187 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic proved the great usefulness of lateral flow tests as self- and rapid tests. The rapid expansion of this field requires the design and validation of novel, affordable, and versatile technologies for the easy fabrication of a variety of lateral flow devices. In the present work, we have developed a new, simple, and cost-effective system for the dispensing of reagents on the membranes of lateral flow devices to be used for research purposes. The 3D printing technology is integrated, for the first time, with simple and inexpensive tools such as a technical pen and disposable pipet tips for the construction of the test and the control areas of the devices. We also used this system for the automated fabrication of spots on the membrane for multiplex analysis. The devices were applied for the detection of proteins/antibodies and single- and double-stranded DNA targets. Also, devices with multiple biosensing areas on the membrane were constructed for the simultaneous detection of different analytes. The proposed system is very simple, automated, and inexpensive and has provided rapid and reproducible construction of lateral flow devices. Compared to a commercially available automated dispenser, the devices showed similar detection capabilities and reproducibility in various real samples. Moreover, contrary to the existing dispensers, the proposed system does not require any gas or costly precision pumps and syringes for the deposition. In conclusion, the developed 3D printer-based system could be an extremely useful alternative for research laboratories for the construction of lateral flow devices of various assay configurations.
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- Panagiota M Kalligosfyri
- Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry & Nanotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry & Nanotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry & Nanotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry & Nanotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry & Nanotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece
- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH/ICE-HT), Patras 26504, Greece
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- Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry & Nanotechnology Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece
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Hu T, Yu Y, Lin Y, Chen C. Light-Triggered Signal Enhancement Strategy Integrated with a CRISPR/Cas13a-Based Assay for Ultrasensitive and Specific miRNA Detection. Anal Chem 2023; 95:18587-18594. [PMID: 38078412 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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The development of facile, accurate, and affordable assays for microRNAs (miRNAs) in early cancer is greatly desirable but encounters an obstacle due to low cellular abundance in biofuids. In this study, we present a novel approach called a light-triggered exponential amplification strategy coupled with a CRISPR/Cas13a-based diagnostic system (LEXPA-CRISPR), which directly transduces rare miRNA targets into photocontrolled signal enhancement response. This innovative platform leverages trans-cleavage of CRISPR/Cas13a, activated by the miRNA target, to cleave specific RNA fragments within the MB@PC-NAC assembly, thus releasing free PC-single-stranded DNA (PC-ssDNA) that is modified by a photocleavable linker (PC linker). UV irradiation is further employed toward the photoresponsive PC-ssDNA, resulting in instantaneous generation of oligo with a new 5' phosphate group (Pho-ssDNA). The Pho-ssDNA serves as a trigger for rolling circle amplification (RCA) reaction, which generates thousands of long ssDNA repeats of diverse lengths with a strong fluorescence signal. Through optimization, we achieved a detection limit of 1 fM for miR21 without the need for target amplification. Moreover, the programmable versatility of LEXPA-CRISPR is also demonstrated for miR17 determination only with simple modification of CRISPR RNA (crRNA) sequences. This proposed biosensor successfully monitored the levels of miR21 and miR17 in tumor cells, showing a satisfactory consistency with the standard qRT-PCR method. Conclusively, LEXPA-CRISPR represents a promising strategy for ultrasensitive miRNA detection. It combines the advantages of light-triggered signal amplification and robust collateral cleavage activity of Cas13a, making it an attractive tool for practical CRISPR-based diagnostics.
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- Tao Hu
- The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310052, China
- School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310052, China
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- International Peace Maternity & Child Health Hospital, Shanghai Municipal Key Clinical Specialty, Institute of Embryo-Fetal Original Adult Disease, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
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Moro G, Fratte CD, Normanno N, Polo F, Cinti S. Point-of-Care Testing for the Detection of MicroRNAs: Towards Liquid Biopsy on a Chip. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309135. [PMID: 37672490 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Point-of-care (PoC) testing is revolutionizing the healthcare sector improving patient care in daily hospital practice and allowing reaching even remote geographical areas. In the frame of cancer management, the design and validation of PoC enabling the non-invasive, rapid detection of cancer markers is urgently required to implement liquid biopsy in clinical practice. Therefore, focusing on stable blood-based markers with high-specificity, such as microRNAs, is of crucial importance. In this work, we highlight the potential impact of circulating microRNAs detection on cancer management and the crucial role of PoC testing devices, especially for low-income countries. A detailed discussion about the challenges that should be faced to promote the technological transfer and clinical use of these tools has been added, to provide the readers with a complete overview of potentialities and current limitations.
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- Giulia Moro
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Via Montesano 9, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, Postgraduate School of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Milan "Statale", Via Vanvitelli 32, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Cell Biology and Biotherapy Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori (IRCCS), Fondazione Pascale, Via Mariano Semmola, 53, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Via Torino 155, 30172, Venice, Italy
- European Centre for Living Technology (ECLT), Ca' Foscari University of Venice Ca' Bottacin, 30124, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Via Montesano 9, 80131, Naples, Italy
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Yan H, Wen Y, Tian Z, Hart N, Han S, Hughes SJ, Zeng Y. A one-pot isothermal Cas12-based assay for the sensitive detection of microRNAs. Nat Biomed Eng 2023; 7:1583-1601. [PMID: 37106152 PMCID: PMC11108682 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01033-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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The use of microRNAs as clinical cancer biomarkers is hindered by the absence of accurate, fast and inexpensive assays for their detection in biofluids. Here we report a one-step and one-pot isothermal assay that leverages rolling-circle amplification and the endonuclease Cas12a for the accurate detection of specific miRNAs. The assay exploits the cis-cleavage activity of Cas12a to enable exponential rolling-circle amplification of target sequences and its trans-cleavage activity for their detection and for signal amplification. In plasma from patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the assay detected the miRNAs miR-21, miR-196a, miR-451a and miR-1246 in extracellular vesicles at single-digit femtomolar concentrations with single-nucleotide specificity. The assay is rapid (sample-to-answer times ranged from 20 min to 3 h), does not require specialized instrumentation and is compatible with a smartphone-based fluorescence detection and with the lateral-flow format for visual readouts. Simple assays for the detection of miRNAs in blood may aid the development of miRNAs as biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of cancers.
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- He Yan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
- University of Florida Health Cancer Center, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Li Y, Zhang S, Wang M, Guo C, Zhang Z, Zhou N. A novel PEC and ECL bifunctional aptasensor based on V 2CT x MXene-derived MOF embedded with silver nanoparticles for selectively aptasensing miRNA-126. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:8657-8665. [PMID: 37609716 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01380d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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A novel photoelectrochemical (PEC) and electrochemiluminescence (ECL) bifunctional aptasensor has been established for the detection of miRNA-126 using V2CTx MXene-derived porphyrin-based metal-organic framework embedded with Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) (denoted as AgNPs@V-PMOF) as a robust bioplatform. Due to the presence of V nodes in V2CTx MXene nanosheets, V-based MOF was prepared using tetrakis(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin as ligand, followed by the incorporation of Ag+ ions to form the AgNPs@V-PMOF Schottky heterojunction. Benefiting from the fast electron transfer of the V2CTx substrate and well-matched band-edge energy level of the photosensitive Ag NPs and V-PMOF, the constructed AgNPs@V-PMOF Schottky heterojunction exhibited the promoted transfer of the photogenerated carriers, showing superior PEC and ECL performances. Moreover, a large number of the complementary DNA strand of miRNA-126 can be immobilized over AgNPs@V-PMOF in view of the combined interaction of π-π stacking, van der Waals force, and Ag-N coordination between AgNPs@V-PMOF. Consequently, the developed AgNPs@V-PMOF-based aptasensor illustrated extremely low detection limits of 0.78 and 0.53 fM within a wide range from 1.0 fM to 1.0 nM of miRNA-126 detected by PEC and ECL techniques, respectively, superior to most reported miRNA aptasensors. Also, the provided bifunctional aptasensor demonstrated high selectivity, good stability, fine reproducibility, and acceptable regenerability, as well as promising potential for the analysis of miRNA-126 from living cancer cells. This work puts forward the development of aptasensors for the early and accurate diagnosis of cancer markers and extends the application of MOF in the biosensing field.
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- Yu Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450002, P. R. China.
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450002, P. R. China.
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Dey MK, Iftesum M, Devireddy R, Gartia MR. New technologies and reagents in lateral flow assay (LFA) designs for enhancing accuracy and sensitivity. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:4351-4376. [PMID: 37615701 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay00844d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Lateral flow assays (LFAs) are a popular method for quick and affordable diagnostic testing because they are easy to use, portable, and user-friendly. However, LFA design has always faced challenges regarding sensitivity, accuracy, and complexity of the operation. By integrating new technologies and reagents, the sensitivity and accuracy of LFAs can be improved while minimizing the complexity and potential for false positives. Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), photoacoustic techniques, fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), and the integration of smartphones and thermal readers can improve LFA accuracy and sensitivity. To ensure reliable and accurate results, careful assay design and validation, appropriate controls, and optimization of assay conditions are necessary. Continued innovation in LFA technology is crucial to improving the reliability and accuracy of rapid diagnostic testing and expanding its applications to various areas, such as food testing, water quality monitoring, and environmental testing.
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- Mohan Kumar Dey
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA.
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Wang ZY, Sun MH, Zhang Q, Li PF, Wang K, Li XM. Advances in Point-of-Care Testing of microRNAs Based on Portable Instruments and Visual Detection. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:747. [PMID: 37504145 PMCID: PMC10377738 DOI: 10.3390/bios13070747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small noncoding RNAs that are approximately 22 nt in length and regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally. miRNAs play a vital role in both physiological and pathological processes and are regarded as promising biomarkers for cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and so on. Accurate detection of miRNA expression level in clinical samples is important for miRNA-guided diagnostics. However, the common miRNA detection approaches like RNA sequencing, qRT-PCR, and miRNA microarray are performed in a professional laboratory with complex intermediate steps and are time-consuming and costly, challenging the miRNA-guided diagnostics. Hence, sensitive, highly specific, rapid, and easy-to-use detection of miRNAs is crucial for clinical diagnosis based on miRNAs. With the advantages of being specific, sensitive, efficient, cost-saving, and easy to operate, point-of-care testing (POCT) has been widely used in the detection of miRNAs. For the first time, we mainly focus on summarizing the research progress in POCT of miRNAs based on portable instruments and visual readout methods. As widely available pocket-size portable instruments and visual detection play important roles in POCT, we provide an all-sided discussion of the principles of these methods and their main limitations and challenges, in order to provide a guide for the development of more accurate, specific, and sensitive POCT methods for miRNA detection.
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- Zhong-Yu Wang
- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, College of Medicine, Qingdao University, 1 Ningde Road, Qingdao 266073, China
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Song Z, Zhang QY, Li JJ, Su JL, Liu YH, Yang GJ, Wang HS. Visual and Electrochemical Detection of let-7a: A Tumor Suppressor and Biomarker. J Med Chem 2023. [PMID: 37248170 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c00499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Let-7a, a type of low-expressed microRNAs in cancer cells, has been investigated as a promising biomarker and therapeutic target for tumor suppression. Developing simple and sensitive detection methods for let-7a is important for cancer diagnosis and treatment. In this work, the hybridization chain reaction (HCR) was initiated by let-7a via two hairpin primers (H1 and H2). After the HCR, the remaining hairpin H1 was further detected by lateral flow assay (LFA) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. For LFA, biotin-modified H1(bio-H1) and free H2 were used for HCR. With the decrease of let-7a concentration, the color of T line gradually increased. As for electrochemical methods, the H1'-AuNP-modified electrode was used for detection of bio-H1 based on the difference of impedance (ΔRct) detected without and with different concentrations of let-7a participating in the HCR. This method could detect let-7a in the range of 10.0 fM and 1.0 nM with detection limits of 4.2 fM.
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- Zhen Song
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemotherapy, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Cancer Institute of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (Ministry of Education), China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Control and Pharmacovigilance (Ministry of Education), China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, P. R. China
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Lamprou E, Sotiriou M, Kalligosfyri PM, Kalogianni DP, Christopoulos TK. A universal lateral flow assay for microRNA visual detection in urine samples. Talanta 2023; 262:124682. [PMID: 37244240 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been emerged as novel and significant biomarkers in liquid biopsy that can be found in different body fluids. Several techniques have been developed and applied for miRNAs analysis, including nucleic acid-based amplification methods, next generation sequencing, DNA microarrays and new genome-editing methods. These methods, however, are time-consuming and require expensive instruments and specially trained personnel. Biosensors, on the other hand, are alternative and valuable analytical/diagnostic tools due to their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, rapid analysis and ease of use. Several biosensors, especially nanotechnology-based ones, have been developed for miRNA analysis that are based either on target amplification or signal amplification and target re-cycling for sensitive detection. At this point of view, we have introduced a new and universal lateral flow assay in combination with reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and gold nanoparticles as reporters for the detection of miR-21 and miR-let-7a in human urine. It is the first time that such a biosensor has been applied to the detection of microRNAs in urine. As low as 102-103 copies of miR-21 and 102--104 copies of miR-let-7a added in urine were detectable by the proposed lateral flow assay with great specificity and repeatability (%CVs <4.5%).
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- Eleni Lamprou
- Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, GR26504, Rio, Patras, Greece; Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH/ICE-HT), Patras, 26504, Greece
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Bovari-Biri J, Garai K, Banfai K, Csongei V, Pongracz JE. miRNAs as Predictors of Barrier Integrity. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:bios13040422. [PMID: 37185497 PMCID: PMC10136429 DOI: 10.3390/bios13040422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The human body has several barriers that protect its integrity and shield it from mechanical, chemical, and microbial harm. The various barriers include the skin, intestinal and respiratory epithelia, blood-brain barrier (BBB), and immune system. In the present review, the focus is on the physical barriers that are formed by cell layers. The barrier function is influenced by the molecular microenvironment of the cells forming the barriers. The integrity of the barrier cell layers is maintained by the intricate balance of protein expression that is partly regulated by microRNAs (miRNAs) both in the intracellular space and the extracellular microenvironment. The detection of changes in miRNA patterns has become a major focus of diagnostic, prognostic, and disease progression, as well as therapy-response, markers using a great variety of detection systems in recent years. In the present review, we highlight the importance of liquid biopsies in assessing barrier integrity and challenges in differential miRNA detection.
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- Judit Bovari-Biri
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pecs, 2 Rokus Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
- Szentagothai Research Centre, University of Pecs, 20 Ifjusag Str, H-7624 Pecs, Hungary
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Chen M, Ma E, Xing Y, Xu H, Chen L, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Li J, Wang H, Zheng S. Dual-Modal Lateral Flow Test Strip Assisted by Near-Infrared-Powered Nanomotors for Direct Quantitative Detection of Circulating MicroRNA Biomarkers from Serum. ACS Sens 2023; 8:757-766. [PMID: 36696535 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.2c02315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Quantification of microRNA (miRNA) has attracted intense interest owing to its importance as a biomarker for the early diagnosis of multiple diseases. However, the inefficient capture of microRNAs from complex biological samples due to the passive diffusion of detection probes essentially restricts their accurate quantification. Herein, we report near-infrared (NIR)-powered Janus nanomotors composed of Au nanorods and periodic mesoporous organo-silica microspheres (AuNR/PMO JNMs) as "swimming probes" to assist a lateral flow test strip (LFTS) for direct, amplification-free, and quantitative miRNA-21 detection in serum and cell medium. The AuNR/PMO JNMs were conjugated with designed hDNA as a recognition probe for miRNA-21. Under NIR irradiation, the exposed AuNRs can generate asymmetric thermal gradients around the JNMs to achieve vigorous self-propelled thermophoretic motion. The active movement significantly accelerated the recognition of miRNA-21 targets, which greatly improved the capture efficiency from 59.39 to 86.12% in the reaction buffer. The enhanced miRNA-21 capture enabled direct quantitative miRNA-21 detection on the LFTS assay with both visual and thermal signals. Under the assistance of AuNR/PMO JNMs, a limit-of-detection of 18 fmol/L for miRNA-21 was achieved, which was 12.22-fold compared to that of LFTS assay with static probes. The constructed LFTS assay was further successfully deployed to directly sense the miRNA-21 in spiked serum samples and MDA-MB-231 medium. Overall, the AuNR/PMO JNM-assisted LFTS system unveils a concrete point-of-care testing strategy for precise miRNA detection in real biological samples, which holds great potential for early diagnosis and treatment of miRNA-related diseases.
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- Minghui Chen
- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, China
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Luo Z, Zhang S, Feng Q, Zhou Y, Jin L, Sun J, Chen Y, Jia K, Chu L. Target recognition initiated self-dissociation based DNA nanomachine for sensitive and accurate MicroRNA (miRNA) detection. Anal Biochem 2023; 662:115014. [PMID: 36493863 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2022.115014] [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: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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As a valuable biomarker for various tumor, sensitive and reliable quantitative determination of microRNA (miRNA) is crucial for both disease diagnosis and cancer treatment. Herein, we depict a novel simple and sensitive miRNA detection approach by exploiting an elegantly designed target recognition initiated self-dissociation based DNA nanomachine. In this nanomachine, target recognition assists the formation of active DNAzyme secondary conformation, and the active DNAzyme generates a nicking site in H probe, initiating the self-assembly of H probe. With the reflexed sequences as primer, dual signal recycles are formed under the cooperation of DNA polymerase and Nb.BbvCI. Eventually, the method exhibits a high sensitivity with the limit of detection as low as 12 fM. In addition, the method is also demonstrated with a high selectivity that can distinguish one mismatched base pair. We believe the established approach can be a robust tool for the early-diagnosis of a variety of cancers and also in anticancer drug development.
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- Zhigang Luo
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Third People's Hospital of Sichuan Province, No. 121, Jinglong Road, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610100, China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610072, China.
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Third People's Hospital of Sichuan Province, No. 121, Jinglong Road, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610100, China
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Third People's Hospital of Sichuan Province, No. 121, Jinglong Road, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610100, China
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Third People's Hospital of Sichuan Province, No. 121, Jinglong Road, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610100, China
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Third People's Hospital of Sichuan Province, No. 121, Jinglong Road, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610100, China
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Third People's Hospital of Sichuan Province, No. 121, Jinglong Road, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610100, China
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Third People's Hospital of Sichuan Province, No. 121, Jinglong Road, Longquanyi District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610100, China
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- Department of Dermatology, People's Hospital of Jianyang City, No.180 Yiyuan Roud, Jianyang, Chengdu, Sichuan, 641400, China.
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Zhou P, Pan Y, Pan W, Lu S, Yin J, Li N, Tang B. Dual-AND Logic Gate-Based Strip Assay for Amplified Detection of Four miRNAs and Diagnosis of Lung Cancer. Anal Chem 2023; 95:1280-1286. [PMID: 36574347 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c04121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The detection of circulating tumor microRNAs (miRNAs) holds great promise for the noninvasive and early-stage diagnosis of cancer. However, the low abundance of lung cancer-related miRNAs and the false-positive results of single miRNA detection limited the development of strip-based point-of-care testing methods in clinic. We developed a duplex-specific nuclease (DSN)-mediated and dual-AND logic gate-based triple-line lateral flow strip detection system for the rapid and simultaneous detection of four miRNAs of lung cancer in a single strip test. This system combines DSN-mediated signal amplification with AND logic gate-based simple signal output. Meanwhile, the limit of detection of this platform was calculated to be 26.51 fM. Furthermore, this assay was used to detect lung cancer-related miRNAs from serum in a homogeneous and separation-free format, which could discriminate lung cancer patients from healthy individuals with an accuracy of 100%. Our approach provides a simple and easy-to-handle method for the diagnosis of lung cancer in clinic.
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- Ping Zhou
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Medicine and Health Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Jinan 250014, Shandong, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Institute of Molecular and Nano Science, Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250014, P. R. China
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Canning AJ, Chen X, Li JQ, Jeck WR, Wang HN, Vo-Dinh T. miRNA probe integrated biosensor platform using bimetallic nanostars for amplification-free multiplexed detection of circulating colorectal cancer biomarkers in clinical samples. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 220:114855. [PMID: 36332335 PMCID: PMC9881606 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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There is a critical need for sensitive and rapid detection technologies utilizing molecular biotargets such as microRNAs (miRNAs), which regulate gene expression and are a promising class of diagnostic biomarkers for disease detection. Here, we present the development and fabrication of a highly reproducible and robust plasmonic bimetallic nanostar biosensing platform to detect miRNA targets using surfaced-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based gene probes called the inverse Molecular Sentinel (iMS). We investigated and optimized the integration of iMS gene probes onto this SERS substrate, achieving ultra-sensitive detection with limits of detection of 6.8 and 16.7 zmol within the sensing region for two miRNA sequences of interest. Finally, we demonstrated the biomedical usefulness of this nanobiosensor platform with the multiplexed detection of upregulated miRNA targets, miR21 and miR221, from colorectal cancer patient plasma. The resulting SERS data are in excellent agreement with PCR data obtained from patient samples and can distinguish between healthy and cancerous patient samples. These results underline the potential of the iMS-integrated substrate nanobiosensing platform for rapid and sensitive diagnostics of cancer biomarkers for point-of-care applications.
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- Aidan J Canning
- Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 27708, USA; Duke Cancer Institute, Duke School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA; Department of Chemistry, Duke University, Durham, NC, 27708, USA; Duke Cancer Institute, Duke School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27708, USA.
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Rubio-Monterde A, Quesada-González D, Merkoçi A. Toward Integrated Molecular Lateral Flow Diagnostic Tests Using Advanced Micro- and Nanotechnology. Anal Chem 2023; 95:468-489. [PMID: 36413136 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c04529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ana Rubio-Monterde
- Paperdrop Diagnostics S.L., MRB, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain.,Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Paperdrop Diagnostics S.L., MRB, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain.,Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC, 08193 Barcelona, Spain.,The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Campus UAB, 08036 Bellaterra, Barcelona Spain.,ICREA, Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats, Pg. Lluis Companys 23, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
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