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Zolotova MO, Znoyko SL, Orlov AV, Nikitin PI, Sinolits AV. Efficient Chlorostannate Modification of Magnetite Nanoparticles for Their Biofunctionalization. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:349. [PMID: 38255517 PMCID: PMC10820483 DOI: 10.3390/ma17020349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) are highly favored materials for a wide range of applications, from smart composite materials and biosensors to targeted drug delivery. These multifunctional applications typically require the biofunctional coating of MNPs that involves various conjugation techniques to form stable MNP-biomolecule complexes. In this study, a cost-effective method is developed for the chlorostannate modification of MNP surfaces that provides efficient one-step conjugation with biomolecules. The proposed method was validated using MNPs obtained via an optimized co-precipitation technique that included the use of degassed water, argon atmosphere, and the pre-filtering of FeCl2 and FeCl3 solutions followed by MNP surface modification using stannous chloride. The resulting chlorostannated nanoparticles were comprehensively characterized, and their efficiency was compared with both carboxylate-modified and unmodified MNPs. The biorecognition performance of MNPs was verified via magnetic immunochromatography. Mouse monoclonal antibodies to folic acid served as model biomolecules conjugated with the MNP to produce nanobioconjugates, while folic acid-gelatin conjugates were immobilized on the test lines of immunochromatography lateral flow test strips. The specific trapping of the obtained nanobioconjugates via antibody-antigen interactions was registered via the highly sensitive magnetic particle quantification technique. The developed chlorostannate modification of MNPs is a versatile, rapid, and convenient tool for creating multifunctional nanobioconjugates with applications that span in vitro diagnostics, magnetic separation, and potential in vivo uses.
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- Maria O. Zolotova
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia (A.V.O.)
- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute), 31 Kashirskoe Shosse, 115409 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia (A.V.O.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia (A.V.O.)
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia (A.V.O.)
- National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute), 31 Kashirskoe Shosse, 115409 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia (A.V.O.)
- Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin Str. 19, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Gabashvili AN, Chmelyuk NS, Oda VV, Leonova MK, Sarkisova VA, Lazareva PA, Semkina AS, Belyakov NA, Nizamov TR, Nikitin PI. Magnetic and Fluorescent Dual-Labeled Genetically Encoded Targeted Nanoparticles for Malignant Glioma Cell Tracking and Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:2422. [PMID: 37896182 PMCID: PMC10609955 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15102422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Human glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a primary malignant brain tumor, a radically incurable disease characterized by rapid growth resistance to classical therapies, with a median patient survival of about 15 months. For decades, a plethora of approaches have been developed to make GBM therapy more precise and improve the diagnosis of this pathology. Targeted delivery mediated by the use of various molecules (monoclonal antibodies, ligands to overexpressed tumor receptors) is one of the promising methods to achieve this goal. Here we present a novel genetically encoded nanoscale dual-labeled system based on Quasibacillus thermotolerans (Qt) encapsulins exploiting biologically inspired designs with iron-containing nanoparticles as a cargo, conjugated with human fluorescent labeled transferrin (Tf) acting as a vector. It is known that the expression of transferrin receptors (TfR) in glioma cells is significantly higher compared to non-tumor cells, which enables the targeting of the resulting nanocarrier. The selectivity of binding of the obtained nanosystem to glioma cells was studied by qualitative and quantitative assessment of the accumulation of intracellular iron, as well as by magnetic particle quantification method and laser scanning confocal microscopy. Used approaches unambiguously demonstrated that transferrin-conjugated encapsulins were captured by glioma cells much more efficiently than by benign cells. The resulting bioinspired nanoplatform can be supplemented with a chemotherapeutic drug or genotherapeutic agent and used for targeted delivery of a therapeutic agent to malignant glioma cells. Additionally, the observed cell-assisted biosynthesis of magnetic nanoparticles could be an attractive way to achieve a narrow size distribution of particles for various applications.
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- Anna N. Gabashvili
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.N.G.)
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- Laboratory “Biomedical Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Leninskiy Prospekt 4, 119049 Moscow, Russia
- Department of Medical Nanobiotechnology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova Street, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (P.A.L.)
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- MILLAB Group Ltd., 100/2 Dmitrovskoe Highway, 127247 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Leninskiy Prospekt 4, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Biology Faculty, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1 Leninskiy Gory, 119234 Moscow, Russia
- Cell Proliferation Laboratory, Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology RAS, 32 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Medical Nanobiotechnology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova Street, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (P.A.L.)
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- Department of Medical Nanobiotechnology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, 1 Ostrovityanova Street, 117997 Moscow, Russia; (P.A.L.)
- Department of Basic and Applied Neurobiology, Serbsky National Medical Research Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, 23 Kropotkinskiy Lane, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.N.G.)
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- Laboratory “Biomedical Nanomaterials”, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, Leninskiy Prospekt 4, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov Street, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (A.N.G.)
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Zhang XY, Xu JD, Wang Y, Wu CY, Zhou J, Shen H, Zou YT, Zhu JH, Zhou SS, Li SL, Xu J, Long F. Comparing steamed and wine-stewed Rehmanniae Radix in terms of Yin-nourishing effects via metabolomics and microbiome analysis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 311:116424. [PMID: 37003400 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (RRP), the processed root of Rehmannia glutinosa, has been widely used to treat Yin deficiency syndrome in traditional Chinese medicine. RRP is available in two forms: processed by steaming with water (SRR) or processed by stewing with yellow rice wine (WRR). Previous work has documented chemical differences in the secondary metabolomes and glycomes of SRR and WRR. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to compare SRR and WRR in terms of Yin-nourishing effects via metabolomics and microbiome analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS ICR mice were orally administered with thyroxine for 14 d to induce Yin deficiency. Changes in biochemical indices and histopathology were detected. Serum metabolomics analysis and microbial 16S rRNA sequencing were performed to compare the therapeutic effects and mechanisms between SRR and WRR in treating thyroxine-induced Yin deficiency. RESULTS Both SRR and WRR decreased serum T3, T4 and MDA levels, and increased SOD activity. SRR more effectively decreased serum Cr, and ameliorated kidney injury, while WRR showed better regulation on ratio of cAMP/cGMP and serum TSH, and relieved thyroid injury. Both SRR and WRR regulated tyrosine, glycerophospholipid, and linoleic acid metabolism and the citric acid cycle. Additionally, SRR regulated fatty acid metabolism, while WRR influenced alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism, and bile acid biosynthesis. SRR significantly enriched the genera Staphylococcus and Bifidobacterium in the gut microbiome, while WRR significantly enriched the genera Akkermansia, Bacteroides and Parabacteroides, and decreased the abundance of Lactobacillus. CONCLUSIONS SRR displayed better protective effects on kidney, while WRR showed stronger effects on thyroid in thyroxine-induced Yin deficient mice. These differences might be due to different regulating effects of SRR and WRR on the metabolome and gut microbiota.
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- Xiao-Ya Zhang
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China; Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China; Department of Metabolomics, Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China; School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, 999077, Hong Kong, China.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210028, China.
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Zhao Y, Sang J, Fu Y, Guo J, Guo J. Magnetic nanoprobe-enabled lateral flow assays: recent advances. Analyst 2023. [PMID: 37365935 DOI: 10.1039/d3an00044c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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In recent years, magnetic nanoparticle sensor technologies have attracted considerable interest in the point-of-care-testing (POCT) field, especially in lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs). Although the visual signal of magnetic nanoparticles is reduced during an inspection, it can be compensated for by magnetic induction, and detection results can be quantified by magnetic sensors. Sensors that use magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) as markers can overcome the high background noise of complex samples. In this study, MNP signal detection strategies are described from the perspectives of magnetoresistance, magnetic flux, frequency mixing technology, and magnetic permeability, and the principles and development of each technology are introduced in detail. Typical applications of magnetic nanoparticle sensor technologies are introduced. By describing the advantages and limitations of different sensing strategies, we highlight the development and improvement directions of different sensing strategies. In general, the future development of magnetic nanoparticle sensor technologies will be toward intelligent, convenient, and mobile high-performance detection equipment.
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- Ying Zhao
- Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
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- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China.
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- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- The M.O.E. Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medical Diagnostics, The College of Laboratory Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, #1 Yixueyuan Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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Yang Y, Li Y. Perspective Chapter: Novel Diagnostics Methods for SARS-CoV-2. Infect Dis (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.105912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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A novel coronavirus of zoonotic origin (SARS-CoV-2) has recently been recognized in patients with acute respiratory disease. COVID-19 causative agent is structurally and genetically similar to SARS and bat SARS-like coronaviruses. The drastic increase in the number of coronavirus and its genome sequence has given us an unprecedented opportunity to perform bioinformatics and genomics analysis on this class of viruses. Clinical tests such as PCR and ELISA for rapid detection of this virus are urgently needed for early identification of infected patients. However, these techniques are expensive and not readily available for point-of-care (POC) applications. Currently, lack of any rapid, available, and reliable POC detection method gives rise to the progression of COVID-19 as a horrible global problem. To solve the negative features of clinical investigation, we provide a brief introduction of the various novel diagnostics methods including SERS, SPR, electrochemical, magnetic detection of SARS-CoV-2. All sensing and biosensing methods based on nanotechnology developed for the determination of various classes of coronaviruses are useful to recognize the newly immerged coronavirus, i.e., SARS-CoV-2. Also, the introduction of sensing and biosensing methods sheds light on the way of designing a proper screening system.
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Lee J, Lee S, Kang SH. Wavelength-dependent three-dimensional single-molecule superlocalization imaging for yoctomole detection of thyroid-stimulating hormone on a quantum dot nanobiosensor. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Yang B, Li J, Haller MJ, Schatz DA, Rong L. The progression of secondary diabetes: A review of modeling studies. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1070979. [PMID: 36619543 PMCID: PMC9812520 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1070979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Mathematical modeling has provided quantitative information consistent with experimental data, greatly improving our understanding of the progression of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, diabetes is a complex metabolic disease and has been found to be involved in crosstalk interactions with diverse endocrine diseases. Mathematical models have also been developed to investigate the quantitative impact of various hormonal disorders on glucose imbalance, advancing the precision treatment for secondary diabetes. Here we review the models established for the study of dysglycemia induced by hormonal disorders, such as excessive glucocorticoids, epinephrine, and growth hormone. To investigate the influence of hyperthyroidism on the glucose regulatory system, we also propose a hyperthyroid-diabetes progression model. Model simulations indicate that timely thyroid treatment can halt the progression of hyperglycemia and prevent beta-cell failure. This highlights the diagnosis of hormonal disorders, together withblood sugar tests, as significant measures for the early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. The work recapitulates updated biological research on the interactions between the glucose regulatory system and other endocrine axes. Further mathematical modeling of secondary diabetes is desired to promote the quantitative study of the disease and the development of individualized diabetic therapies.
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- Boya Yang
- Department of Mathematics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Mathematics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Department of Mathematics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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Egorova EA, Nikitin MP. Delivery of Theranostic Nanoparticles to Various Cancers by Means of Integrin-Binding Peptides. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232213735. [PMID: 36430214 PMCID: PMC9696485 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232213735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Active targeting of tumors is believed to be the key to efficient cancer therapy and accurate, early-stage diagnostics. Active targeting implies minimized off-targeting and associated cytotoxicity towards healthy tissue. One way to acquire active targeting is to employ conjugates of therapeutic agents with ligands known to bind receptors overexpressed onto cancer cells. The integrin receptor family has been studied as a target for cancer treatment for almost fifty years. However, systematic knowledge on their effects on cancer cells, is yet lacking, especially when utilized as an active targeting ligand for particulate formulations. Decoration with various integrin-targeting peptides has been reported to increase nanoparticle accumulation in tumors ≥ 3-fold when compared to passively targeted delivery. In recent years, many newly discovered or rationally designed integrin-binding peptides with excellent specificity towards a single integrin receptor have emerged. Here, we show a comprehensive analysis of previously unreviewed integrin-binding peptides, provide diverse modification routes for nanoparticle conjugation, and showcase the most notable examples of their use for tumor and metastases visualization and eradication to date, as well as possibilities for combined cancer therapies for a synergetic effect. This review aims to highlight the latest advancements in integrin-binding peptide development and is directed to aid transition to the development of novel nanoparticle-based theranostic agents for cancer therapy.
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- Elena A. Egorova
- Department of Nanobiomedicine, Sirius University of Science and Technology, 1 Olympic Ave., 354340 Sirius, Russia
- Institute of Experimental Oncology and Biomedical Technologies, Privolzhsky Research Medical University, 1 Meditsinskaya Str., 603081 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Department of Nanobiomedicine, Sirius University of Science and Technology, 1 Olympic Ave., 354340 Sirius, Russia
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskiy per., 141701 Dolgoprudny, Russia
- Correspondence:
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Ghasemi F, Fahimi-Kashani N, Bigdeli A, Alshatteri AH, Abbasi-Moayed S, Al-Jaf SH, Merry MY, Omer KM, Hormozi-Nezhad MR. Paper-based optical nanosensors – A review. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1238:340640. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.340640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Method of kinetic characterization of immunoreagents for development of express high-sensitive assays for detection of ochratoxin A and heart fatty acids binding protein. MethodsX 2022; 9:101911. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2022.101911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Kahaly GJ, Lotz J, Walder S, Hammad C, Krämer R, Frommer L, König J, Wolf J, Gottwald-Hostalek U, Urgatz B, Lackner KJ. A novel point-of-care device accurately measures thyrotropin in whole blood, capillary blood and serum. Clin Chem Lab Med 2022; 60:1607-1616. [PMID: 35951769 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2022-0525] [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: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Point-of-care (POC) measurement of thyrotropin (TSH) may facilitate prompt diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction. We evaluated the analytical performance of a new POC TSH assay (Wondfo). METHODS TSH measurements were made from 730 consecutive, unselected subjects in an outpatient setting, using Wondfo in whole blood, capillary blood and serum or automated reference equipment (serum only). RESULTS TSH measurements were user-independent. Total intra-and inter-assay variation (CV%) was 12.1 and 16.2%, respectively. Total CV% was 10.6-22.6% and 14.5-21.6% in serum and whole blood, respectively. Linearity was very good. Recovery rate was 97-127%. Prolongation of incubation time increased TSH results of 12% (13%) and 33% (35%) after 2 and 5 additional minutes in serum (blood), respectively. When measured simultaneously in two Wondfo devices, the slope of the regression line was 1.03 (serum) and 1.02 (blood), with Spearman's correlation of 0.99 for both. TSH measurements between Wondfo and reference correlated strongly (r=0.93-0.96), though TSH measurements were lower with Wondfo (slopes of plots of measurements made using the two devices were 0.94 [serum vs. serum]; 0.83 [whole blood vs. serum] and 0.64 [capillary blood vs. serum]). Depending on sample material, TSH in capillary blood was lower vs. whole blood (slope: 0.82) and for whole blood vs. serum (Wondfo and reference method; slope: 0.69 and 0.83). Total haemolysis, but not elevated bilirubin or lipemia, disrupted TSH measurement. CONCLUSIONS The Wondfo system was straightforward to use without need for specialist technicians and demonstrated analytic performance suitable for clinical use for the diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction.
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- George J Kahaly
- Molecular Thyroid Research Laboratory, Department of Medicine I, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Molecular Thyroid Research Laboratory, Department of Medicine I, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Molecular Thyroid Research Laboratory, Department of Medicine I, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Molecular Thyroid Research Laboratory, Department of Medicine I, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Molecular Thyroid Research Laboratory, Department of Medicine I, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Molecular Thyroid Research Laboratory, Department of Medicine I, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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Magnetic Nanoparticles: Current Advances in Nanomedicine, Drug Delivery and MRI. CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/chemistry4030063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have evolved tremendously during recent years, in part due to the rapid expansion of nanotechnology and to their active magnetic core with a high surface-to-volume ratio, while their surface functionalization opened the door to a plethora of drug, gene and bioactive molecule immobilization. Taming the high reactivity of the magnetic core was achieved by various functionalization techniques, producing MNPs tailored for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular or neurological disease, tumors and cancer. Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) are established at the core of drug-delivery systems and could act as efficient agents for MFH (magnetic fluid hyperthermia). Depending on the functionalization molecule and intrinsic morphological features, MNPs now cover a broad scope which the current review aims to overview. Considering the exponential expansion of the field, the current review will be limited to roughly the past three years.
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Express high-sensitive detection of ochratoxin A in food by a lateral flow immunoassay based on magnetic biolabels. Food Chem 2022; 383:132427. [PMID: 35248864 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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We present an easy-to-use lateral flow immunoassay for rapid, precise and sensitive quantification of one of the most hazardous mycotoxins - ochratoxin A (OTA), which is widely present in food and agricultural commodities. The achieved limit of detection during the 20-min OTA registration is 11 pg/mL. The assay provides accurate results in both low- and high-concentration ranges. That is due to the extraordinary steepness of the linear calibration plot: 5-order dynamic range of concentrations causes almost a 1000-fold change in the signal obtained by electronic detection of magnetic biolabels using their non-linear magnetization. High specificity, repeatability, and reproducibility of the assay have been verified, including measuring OTA in real samples of contaminated corn flour. The developed assay is a promising analytical tool for food and feed safety control; it may become an express, convenient and high-precision alternative to the traditional sophisticated laboratory techniques based on liquid chromatography.
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Khelifa L, Hu Y, Jiang N, Yetisen AK. Lateral flow assays for hormone detection. LAB ON A CHIP 2022; 22:2451-2475. [PMID: 35713489 DOI: 10.1039/d1lc00960e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Endocrine diseases are the fifth most common cause of death and have a considerable impact on society given that they induce long-term morbidity in patients. For many decades, the measurement of hormones has been of great interest since this can be used to diagnose a plethora of pathological conditions. As a result, the endocrine testing market has experienced exponential growth. Several techniques have been utilised for the detection of hormones; however, they are expensive, laborious and require specialist training. Conversely, lateral flow assays (LFAs) are cheap (<£1) and rapid (<5 min) devices. LFAs typically rely on biochemical interactions between antibodies and antigens to produce coloured signals proportional to analyte concentrations, which can be visually inspected. Given their simplicity, LFAs are now considered the most attractive point-of-care device in medicine. However, the measurement of hormones in biofluids using LFAs faces many challenges including (i) the necessity for sensitive detection methods, (ii) the need for multiplexed devices for the confirmation of a diagnosis, and (iii) difficulties in sample preparation and pre-concentration. As such, most hormone LFAs remain in the research phase, and the few that have been commercialised require further optimisation before they can be employed for routine use. This review summarises the basic principles underlying lateral flow technology and provides an overview of recent advances, challenges, and potential solutions for the detection of hormone biomarkers via LFAs. Finally, hormone LFA kits available on the market are presented, with a look towards future developments and trends in the field.
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- Leena Khelifa
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London, SW7 2BU, UK.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London, SW7 2BU, UK.
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington, London, SW7 2BU, UK.
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Socoliuc V, Avdeev MV, Kuncser V, Turcu R, Tombácz E, Vékás L. Ferrofluids and bio-ferrofluids: looking back and stepping forward. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:4786-4886. [PMID: 35297919 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr05841j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Ferrofluids investigated along for about five decades are ultrastable colloidal suspensions of magnetic nanoparticles, which manifest simultaneously fluid and magnetic properties. Their magnetically controllable and tunable feature proved to be from the beginning an extremely fertile ground for a wide range of engineering applications. More recently, biocompatible ferrofluids attracted huge interest and produced a considerable increase of the applicative potential in nanomedicine, biotechnology and environmental protection. This paper offers a brief overview of the most relevant early results and a comprehensive description of recent achievements in ferrofluid synthesis, advanced characterization, as well as the governing equations of ferrohydrodynamics, the most important interfacial phenomena and the flow properties. Finally, it provides an overview of recent advances in tunable and adaptive multifunctional materials derived from ferrofluids and a detailed presentation of the recent progress of applications in the field of sensors and actuators, ferrofluid-driven assembly and manipulation, droplet technology, including droplet generation and control, mechanical actuation, liquid computing and robotics.
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- V Socoliuc
- Romanian Academy - Timisoara Branch, Center for Fundamental and Advanced Technical Research, Laboratory of Magnetic Fluids, Mihai Viteazu Ave. 24, 300223 Timisoara, Romania.
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- Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Joliot-Curie Str. 6, 141980 Dubna, Moscow Reg., Russia.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Bucharest-Magurele, 077125, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDTIM), Donat Str. 67-103, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- University of Szeged, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Food Engineering, Moszkvai krt. 5-7, H-6725 Szeged, Hungary.
- University of Pannonia - Soós Ernő Water Technology Research and Development Center, H-8800 Zrínyi M. str. 18, Nagykanizsa, Hungary
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- Romanian Academy - Timisoara Branch, Center for Fundamental and Advanced Technical Research, Laboratory of Magnetic Fluids, Mihai Viteazu Ave. 24, 300223 Timisoara, Romania.
- Politehnica University of Timisoara, Research Center for Complex Fluids Systems Engineering, Mihai Viteazul Ave. 1, 300222 Timisoara, Romania
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Li T, Wang K, Zheng C, Zheng W, Cheng Y, Ning Q, Xu H, Cui D. Magnetic frequency mixing technological advances for the practical improvement of point-of-care testing. Biotechnol Bioeng 2021; 119:347-360. [PMID: 34859425 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28005] [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: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Nanomaterials, especially superparamagnetic nanomaterials, have recently played essential roles in point-of-care testing due to their intrinsic magnetic, electrochemical, and optical properties. The inherent superparamagnetism of magnetic nanoparticles makes them highly sensitive for quantitative detection. Among the various magnetic detection technologies, frequency mixing technology (FMT) technology is an emerging detection technique in the nanomedical field. FMT sensors have high potential for development in the field of biomedical quantitative detection due to their simple structure, and they are not limited to the materials used. In particular, they can be applied for large-scale disease screening, early tumor marker detection, and low-dose drug detection. This review summarizes the principles of FMT and recent advances in the fields of immunoadsorption, lateral flow assay detection, magnetic imaging, and magnetic nanoparticles recognition. The advantages and limitations of FMT sensors for robust, ultrasensitive biosensing are highlighted. Finally, the future requirements and challenges in the development of this technology are described. This review provides further insights for researchers to inspire the future development of FMT by integration into biosensing and devices with a broad field of applications in analytical sensing and clinical usage.
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- Tangan Li
- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent diagnosis and treatment instrument, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent diagnosis and treatment instrument, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent diagnosis and treatment instrument, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent diagnosis and treatment instrument, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent diagnosis and treatment instrument, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent diagnosis and treatment instrument, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- School of Sensing Science and Engineering, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Intelligent diagnosis and treatment instrument, Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication Technology (Ministry of Education), Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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Burdanova MG, Kharlamova MV, Kramberger C, Nikitin MP. Applications of Pristine and Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene, and Graphene Nanoribbons in Biomedicine. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:3020. [PMID: 34835783 PMCID: PMC8626004 DOI: 10.3390/nano11113020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This review is dedicated to a comprehensive description of the latest achievements in the chemical functionalization routes and applications of carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and graphene nanoribbons. The review starts from the description of noncovalent and covalent exohedral modification approaches, as well as an endohedral functionalization method. After that, the methods to improve the functionalities of CNMs are highlighted. These methods include the functionalization for improving the hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, blood circulation time and tumor accumulation, and the cellular uptake and selectivity. The main part of this review includes the description of the applications of functionalized CNMs in bioimaging, drug delivery, and biosensors. Then, the toxicity studies of CNMs are highlighted. Finally, the further directions of the development of the field are presented.
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- Maria G. Burdanova
- Center for Photonics and 2D Materials, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Institutskii Pereulok 9, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russia;
- Department of Physics, Moscow Region State University, Very Voloshinoy Street, 24, 141014 Mytishi, Russia
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- Phystech School of Biological and Medical Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Institutskii Pereulok 9, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russia;
- Institute of Materials Chemistry, Vienna University of Technology, Getreidemarkt 9/BC/2, 1060 Vienna, Austria
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- Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Strudlhofgasse 4, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Phystech School of Biological and Medical Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Institutskii Pereulok 9, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russia;
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Besenhard MO, Jiang D, Pankhurst QA, Southern P, Damilos S, Storozhuk L, Demosthenous A, Thanh NTK, Dobson P, Gavriilidis A. Development of an in-line magnetometer for flow chemistry and its demonstration for magnetic nanoparticle synthesis. LAB ON A CHIP 2021; 21:3775-3783. [PMID: 34581389 DOI: 10.1039/d1lc00425e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Despite the wide usage of magnetic nanoparticles, it remains challenging to synthesise particles with properties that exploit each application's full potential. Time consuming experimental procedures and particle analysis hinder process development, which is commonly constrained to a handful of experiments without considering particle formation kinetics, reproducibility and scalability. Flow reactors are known for their potential of large-scale production and high-throughput screening of process parameters. These advantages, however, have not been utilised for magnetic nanoparticle synthesis where particle characterisation is performed, with a few exceptions, post-synthesis. To overcome this bottleneck, we developed a highly sensitive magnetometer for flow reactors to characterise magnetic nanoparticles in solution in-line and in real-time using alternating current susceptometry. This flow magnetometer enriches the flow-chemistry toolbox by facilitating continuous quality control and high-throughput screening of magnetic nanoparticle syntheses. The sensitivity required to monitor magnetic nanoparticle syntheses at the typically low concentrations (<100 mM of Fe) was achieved by comparing the signals induced in the sample and reference cell, each of which contained near-identical pairs of induction and pick-up coils. The reference cell was filled only with air, whereas the sample cell was a flow cell allowing sample solution to pass through. Balancing the flow and reference cell impedance with a newly developed electronic circuit was pivotal for the magnetometer's sensitivity. To showcase its potential, the flow magnetometer was used to monitor two iron oxide nanoparticle syntheses with well-known particle formation kinetics, i.e., co-precipitation syntheses with sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide as base, which have been previously studied via synchrotron X-ray diffraction. The flow magnetometer facilitated batch (on-line) and flow (in-line) synthesis monitoring, providing new insights into the particle formation kinetics as well as, effect of temperature and pH. The compact lab-scale flow device presented here, opens up new possibilities for magnetic nanoparticle synthesis and manufacturing, including 1) early stage reaction characterisation 2) process monitoring and control and 3) high-throughput screening in combination with flow reactors.
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- Maximilian O Besenhard
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE, UK.
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- Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetics Laboratory, University College London, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK
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- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetics Laboratory, University College London, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE, UK.
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- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetics Laboratory, University College London, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK
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- Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE, UK
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- UCL Healthcare Biomagnetics Laboratory, University College London, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK
- UCL Nanomaterials Laboratory, University College London, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK
- Biophysics Group, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
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- The Queen's College, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 4AW, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7JE, UK.
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Wu K, Chugh VK, Krishna VD, Girolamo AD, Wang YA, Saha R, Liang S, Cheeran MCJ, Wang JP. One-Step, Wash-free, Nanoparticle Clustering-Based Magnetic Particle Spectroscopy Bioassay Method for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Spike and Nucleocapsid Proteins in the Liquid Phase. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:44136-44146. [PMID: 34499464 PMCID: PMC8442556 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c14657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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With the ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), there is an increasing quest for more accessible, easy-to-use, rapid, inexpensive, and high-accuracy diagnostic tools. Traditional disease diagnostic methods such as qRT-PCR (quantitative reverse transcription-PCR) and ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) require multiple steps, trained technicians, and long turnaround time that may worsen the disease surveillance and pandemic control. In sight of this situation, a rapid, one-step, easy-to-use, and high-accuracy diagnostic platform will be valuable for future epidemic control, especially for regions with scarce medical resources. Herein, we report a magnetic particle spectroscopy (MPS) platform for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) biomarkers: spike and nucleocapsid proteins. This technique monitors the dynamic magnetic responses of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and uses their higher harmonics as a measure of the nanoparticles' binding states. By anchoring polyclonal antibodies (pAbs) onto MNP surfaces, these nanoparticles function as nanoprobes to specifically bind to target analytes (SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins in this work) and form nanoparticle clusters. This binding event causes detectable changes in higher harmonics and allows for quantitative and qualitative detection of target analytes in the liquid phase. We have achieved detection limits of 1.56 nM (equivalent to 125 fmole) and 12.5 nM (equivalent to 1 pmole) for detecting SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins, respectively. This MPS platform combined with the one-step, wash-free, nanoparticle clustering-based assay method is intrinsically versatile and allows for the detection of a variety of other disease biomarkers by simply changing the surface functional groups on MNPs.
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- Kai Wu
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
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Di Cerbo A, Quagliano N, Napolitano A, Pezzuto F, Iannitti T, Di Cerbo A. Comparison between an Emerging Point-of-Care Tool for TSH Evaluation and a Centralized Laboratory-Based Method in a Cohort of Patients from Southern Italy. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11091590. [PMID: 34573932 PMCID: PMC8471571 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11091590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Endocrine and metabolic disorders are a common condition in Europe and worldwide, and, among these, thyroid dysfunction still remains a problem. The measurement of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels represents the first-line assay for the assessment of thyroid function. In the present study, we compared serum concentrations of TSH, measured using a commercially available point-of-care test (POCT) method (FastPack® IP) and an established "conventional" laboratory-based method (Beckmann Access 2) in a cohort of patients from Foggia in Southern Italy. A strong correlation (r = 0.994) was found between both methods and was also confirmed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis (0.82). The within-run coefficient of variation (CV) using FastPack® ranged from 4.03% and 8.57% at the TSH concentrations of 39.49 and 0.70 mIU/L, respectively. The between-run CV was 10.34% and 6.33% at the TSH concentrations of 0.87 and 26.55 mIU/L, respectively. The ratios of within- to between-assay CV were 0.83 and 1.06 at the TSH levels of 0.70 and 52.59 mIU/mL, respectively. In this study, we showed that serum TSH levels can be measured in a few minutes and at low-cost in terms of materials and equipment required. We observed that this approach is user-friendly, accurate, reproducible, and suitable for use in the clinic, while also meeting the criteria for effectiveness, impact, efficiency, and sustainability.
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- Alfredo Di Cerbo
- Leonardo da Vinci Private Clinic, Via Nicola De Dominicis, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (A.D.C.); (F.P.)
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- Biometron Laboratory, Viale Aldo Moro, 122/128, 71011 Apricena, Italy; (N.Q.); (A.N.)
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- Biometron Laboratory, Viale Aldo Moro, 122/128, 71011 Apricena, Italy; (N.Q.); (A.N.)
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- Leonardo da Vinci Private Clinic, Via Nicola De Dominicis, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (A.D.C.); (F.P.)
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- Independent Researcher, Southampton SO16 0BS, UK
- Correspondence: (T.I.); (A.D.C.)
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- School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy
- Correspondence: (T.I.); (A.D.C.)
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Di Nardo F, Chiarello M, Cavalera S, Baggiani C, Anfossi L. Ten Years of Lateral Flow Immunoassay Technique Applications: Trends, Challenges and Future Perspectives. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:5185. [PMID: 34372422 PMCID: PMC8348896 DOI: 10.3390/s21155185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 169] [Impact Index Per Article: 56.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The Lateral Flow Immunoassay (LFIA) is by far one of the most successful analytical platforms to perform the on-site detection of target substances. LFIA can be considered as a sort of lab-in-a-hand and, together with other point-of-need tests, has represented a paradigm shift from sample-to-lab to lab-to-sample aiming to improve decision making and turnaround time. The features of LFIAs made them a very attractive tool in clinical diagnostic where they can improve patient care by enabling more prompt diagnosis and treatment decisions. The rapidity, simplicity, relative cost-effectiveness, and the possibility to be used by nonskilled personnel contributed to the wide acceptance of LFIAs. As a consequence, from the detection of molecules, organisms, and (bio)markers for clinical purposes, the LFIA application has been rapidly extended to other fields, including food and feed safety, veterinary medicine, environmental control, and many others. This review aims to provide readers with a 10-years overview of applications, outlining the trends for the main application fields and the relative compounded annual growth rates. Moreover, future perspectives and challenges are discussed.
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- Fabio Di Nardo
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, 10125 Torino, Italy; (M.C.); (S.C.); (C.B.); (L.A.)
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Bragina VA, Orlov AV, Znoyko SL, Pushkarev AV, Novichikhin DO, Guteneva NV, Nikitin MP, Gorshkov BG, Nikitin PI. Nanobiosensing based on optically selected antibodies and superparamagnetic labels for rapid and highly sensitive quantification of polyvalent hepatitis B surface antigen. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2021; 13:2424-2433. [PMID: 33998615 DOI: 10.1039/d1ay00354b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is the most clinically relevant serological marker of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Its detection in blood is extremely important for identification of asymptomatic individuals or chronic HBV carriers, screening blood donors, and early seroconversion. Rapid point-of-care HBsAg tests are predominantly qualitative, and their analytical sensitivity does not meet the requirements of regulatory agencies. We present a highly sensitive lateral flow assay based on superparamagnetic nanoparticles for rapid quantification (within 30 min) of polyvalent HBsAg in serum. The demonstrated limit of detection (LOD) of 80 pg mL-1 in human serum is better than both the FDA recommendations for HBsAg assays (which is 0.5 ng mL-1) and the sensitivity of traditional laboratory-based methods such as enzyme linked immunosorbent assays. Along with the attractive LOD at lower concentrations and the wide linear dynamic range of more than 2.5 orders, the assay features rapidity, user-friendliness, on-site operation and effective performance in the complex biological medium. These are due to the combination of the immunochromatographic approach with a highly sensitive electronic registration of superparamagnetic nanolabels over the entire volume of a 3D test structure by their non-linear magnetization and selection of optimal antibodies by original optical label-free methods. The developed cost-efficient bioanalytical technology can be used in many socially important fields such as out-of-lab screening and diagnosis of HBV infection at a point-of-demand, especially in hard-to-reach or sparsely populated areas, as well as highly endemic regions.
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- Vera A Bragina
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov St, Moscow, 119991, Russia.
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Wu K, Chugh VK, di Girolamo A, Liu J, Saha R, Su D, Krishna VD, Nair A, Davies W, Wang YA, Cheeran MCJ, Wang JP. A Portable Magnetic Particle Spectrometer for Future Rapid and Wash-Free Bioassays. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:7966-7976. [PMID: 33566573 PMCID: PMC9053107 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c21040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for more accessible routine diagnostics for patients with respect to high accuracy, ease of use, and low cost. However, the quantitative and high accuracy bioassays in large hospitals and laboratories usually require trained technicians and equipment that is both bulky and expensive. In addition, the multistep bioassays and long turnaround time could severely affect the disease surveillance and control especially in pandemics such as influenza and COVID-19. In view of this, a portable, quantitative bioassay device will be valuable in regions with scarce medical resources and help relieve burden on local healthcare systems. Herein, we introduce the MagiCoil diagnostic device, an inexpensive, portable, quantitative, and rapid bioassay platform based on the magnetic particle spectrometer (MPS) technique. MPS detects the dynamic magnetic responses of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and uses the harmonics from oscillating MNPs as metrics for sensitive and quantitative bioassays. This device does not require trained technicians to operate and employs a fully automatic, one-step, and wash-free assay with a user friendly smartphone interface. Using a streptavidin-biotin binding system as a model, we show that the detection limit of the current portable device for streptavidin is 64 nM (equal to 5.12 pmole). In addition, this MPS technique is very versatile and allows for the detection of different diseases just by changing the surface modifications on MNPs. Although MPS-based bioassays show high sensitivities as reported in many literatures, at the current stage, this portable device faces insufficient sensitivity and needs further improvements. It is foreseen that this kind of portable device can transform the multistep, laboratory-based bioassays to one-step field testing in nonclinical settings such as schools, homes, offices, etc.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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Kumar Y, Narsaiah K. Rapid point-of-care testing methods/devices for meat species identification: A review. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2020; 20:900-923. [PMID: 33443804 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The authentication of animal species is an important issue due to an increasing trend of adulteration and mislabeling of animal species in processed meat products. Polymerase chain reaction is the most sensitive and specific technique for nucleic acid-based animal species detection. However, it is a time-consuming technique that requires costly thermocyclers and sophisticated labs. In recent times, there is a need of on-site detection by point-of-care (POC) testing methods and devices under low-resource settings. These POC devices must be affordable, sensitive, specific, user-friendly, rapid and robust, equipment free, and delivered to the end users. POC devices should also confirm the concept of micro total analysis system. This review discusses POC testing methods and devices that have been developed for meat species identification. Recent developments in lateral flow assay-based devices for the identification of animal species in meat products are also reviewed. Advancements in increasing the efficiency of lateral flow detection are also discussed.
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- Yogesh Kumar
- Department of Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control, ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Agricultural Structures and Environmental Control, ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, India
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Wu K, Saha R, Su D, Krishna VD, Liu J, Cheeran MCJ, Wang JP. Magnetic-Nanosensor-Based Virus and Pathogen Detection Strategies before and during COVID-19. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS 2020; 3:9560-9580. [PMID: 37556271 PMCID: PMC7526334 DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.0c02048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a threat to the global healthcare system and economic security. As of July 2020, no specific drugs or vaccines are yet available for COVID-19; a fast and accurate diagnosis for SARS-CoV-2 is essential in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and for efficient implementation of control and containment strategies. Magnetic nanosensing is an emerging topic representing the frontiers of current biosensing and magnetic areas. The past decade has seen rapid growth in applying magnetic tools for biological and biomedical applications. Recent advances in magnetic nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have transformed current diagnostic methods to nanoscale and pushed the detection limit to early-stage disease diagnosis. Herein, this review covers the literature of magnetic nanosensors for virus and pathogen detection before COVID-19. We review popular magnetic nanosensing techniques including magnetoresistance, magnetic particle spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Magnetic point-of-care diagnostic kits are also reviewed aiming at developing plug-and-play diagnostics to manage the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak as well as preventing future epidemics. In addition, other platforms that use magnetic nanomaterials as auxiliary tools for enhanced pathogen and virus detection are also covered. The goal of this review is to inform the researchers of diagnostic and surveillance platforms for SARS-CoV-2 and their performances.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kai Wu
- Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and
Material Science, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Population
Medicine, University of Minnesota, St.
Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Population
Medicine, University of Minnesota, St.
Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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Orlov A, Pushkarev A, Znoyko S, Novichikhin D, Bragina V, Gorshkov B, Nikitin P. Multiplex label-free biosensor for detection of autoantibodies in human serum: Tool for new kinetics-based diagnostics of autoimmune diseases. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 159:112187. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Pushkarev A, Orlov A, Znoyko S, Novichikhin D, Bragina V, Sizikov A, Alipour E, Ghourchian H, Nikitin A, Sorokin G, Gorshkov B, Nikitin P. Data on characterization of glass biochips and validation of the label-free biosensor for detection of autoantibodies in human serum. Data Brief 2020; 30:105648. [PMID: 32426427 PMCID: PMC7225373 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2020.105648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
The data represent in-depth characterization of a novel method for highly sensitive simultaneous measuring in human serum of both critical parameters of autoantibodies: concentration and native kinetics. The latter refers to autoantibody interaction with free, not immobilized, antigen. The method and related biosensors are based on the spectral-correlation and spectral-phase interferometry. The data cover: multi-factor optimization and quantitative characterization of the developed affordable single-used biochips, including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) control of chemical modifications of the surface during fabrication; antibody screening; optimization and verification of protocols for label-free biosensing in human serum; mathematical model for fitting experimental data and calculation of kinetic constants of interaction of autoantibodies with free antigen; comprehensive verification of the method specificity; correlation between the data obtained with the developed biosensor and with enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA); comparison of analytical characteristics of the developed biosensor with the most advanced label-based methods. The data importance is confirmed by a companion paper (DOI 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112187), which shows that the combination of mentioned autoantibody parameters is promising for more accurate criteria for early diagnostics and efficient therapy of autoimmune disorders. The obtained data can be used in development of a wide range of biosensors, both label-free and based on various labels.
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Affiliation(s)
- A.V. Pushkarev
- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov St., Moscow, 119991, Russia
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskii per., Dolgoprudny, Moscow Region, 141700, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov St., Moscow, 119991, Russia
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskii per., Dolgoprudny, Moscow Region, 141700, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov St., Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov St., Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov St., Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskii per., Dolgoprudny, Moscow Region, 141700, Russia
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), University of Tehran, P.O. Box 13145-1384, Tehran, Iran
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), University of Tehran, P.O. Box 13145-1384, Tehran, Iran
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- Volga branch of Moscow Automobile and Road State Technical University, Cheboksary 428000, Russia
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- Chuvash State University, 15 Moskovskij Ave., Cheboksary, 428015, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov St., Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 38 Vavilov St., Moscow, 119991, Russia
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