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Qu K, Morioka K, Nakamura K, Yamamoto S, Hemmi A, Shoji A, Nakajima H. Development of a C-reactive protein quantification method based on flow rate measurement of an ink solution pushed out by oxygen gas generated by catalase reaction. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 191:24. [PMID: 38091091 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-06108-z] [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: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
Abstract
A novel determination method for protein biomarkers based on on-chip flow rate measurement was developed using a microchip with organic photodiodes (OPDs). This quantitative method is based on the flow rate measurement of an ink solution pushed out by oxygen gas generated through catalase reaction. The amount of oxygen gas generated in the sample reservoir is dependent on the concentration of the analyte; therefore, the flow rate of the ink solution is also dependent on the concentration of the analyte. The concentration of the analyte can thus be estimated by measurement of the ink solution flow rate. The ink solution flow rate was estimated by measuring the migration time of the ink solution between two points using two OPDs placed below the microchannel. The principle of this method was demonstrated by the measurement of catalase using the microchip. In addition, the developed method was applied to the determination of C-reactive protein (CRP), a biomarker of inflammation, based on a catalase-linked immunosorbent assay (C-LISA). The limit of detection for CRP was 0.20 µg/mL. The method was also applied to the determination of CRP in human serum, and the quantitative values obtained by this method were in excellent agreement with those obtained by the conventional enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. The developed method does not require a photodetector with high sensitivity and is thus capable of downsizing; therefore, this will be useful for on-site analyses such as point-of-care testing and field measurements.
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- Kuizhi Qu
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minami-Osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan.
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- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minami-Osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan
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- Mebius Advanced Technology Ltd., 3-31-6-105 Nishiogi-Kita, Suginami-Ku, Tokyo, 167-0042, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minami-Osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan.
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Kagawa M, Morioka K, Osashima M, Hemmi A, Yamamoto S, Shoji A, Uchiyama K, Nakajima H. Development of small-sized fluorescence detector for pipette tip-based biosensor for on-site diagnosis. Talanta 2023; 256:124311. [PMID: 36738624 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124311] [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: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
A small-sized fluorescence detector (referred to as a pipette tip [PT]-reader) was developed for a pipette tip-based biosensor. The PT-reader allows us to measure the fluorescence intensity of a solution in a truncated cone-shaped pipette tip with only the tip inserted into the PT-reader. A pipette holder made from a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and carbon black was capable of the rigorous position arrangement of a truncated cone shaped-pipette tip and the prevention of stray light. The detection performance of the PT-reader was evaluated by measurement of resorufin. The limit of detection (LOD; 3σ) and the relative standard deviation (RSD, n = 4) were estimated to be 0.46 μM and 0.47-4.1%, respectively. This performance was comparable to that of a desktop-type fluorescence microplate reader. In addition, the PT-reader was applied to the quantification of immunoglobulin A (IgA), and the LOD (3σ) of IgA was estimated to be 1.0 ng/mL. The quantitation values of IgA in human saliva obtained by the PT-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (PT-ELISA) were in agreement with those obtained by conventional ELISA. The PT-reader is expected to be useful for low-cost and user-friendly measurements, and the technique of device development proposed in this study will contribute to the progress of on-site medical diagnosis.
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- Masakazu Kagawa
- Department of Applied Chemistry for Environment, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minami-osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry for Environment, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minami-osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan
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- Mebius Advanced Technology Ltd., 3-31-6 Nishiogi-kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, 167-0042, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry for Environment, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minami-osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, 1432-1 Horinouchi, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0392, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry for Environment, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minami-osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry for Environment, Graduate School of Urban Environmental Sciences, Tokyo Metropolitan University, 1-1 Minami-osawa, Hachioji, Tokyo, 192-0397, Japan.
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Teerasong S, Boonyaratsewee P, Aunruan P, Saard W, Saetear P. A rapid cotton swab for on-site screening of coloring curcumin on durian skin: food safety aspects. ANAL SCI 2023:10.1007/s44211-023-00349-x. [PMID: 37101098 DOI: 10.1007/s44211-023-00349-x] [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: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
Abstract
Exported durians from Thailand are sometimes immersed in curcumin to give the fruits a good appearance. Curcumin is regarded as non-toxic additive, however some importing countries prohibited use of any additive to fresh fruits and vegetables. This work aims to develop a rapid, low cost and convenient cotton swab device for curcumin detection. The detection principle involves a colorimetric acid-base characteristic of curcumin. Curcumin in an acidic/neutral solution presents a bright yellow color, while it displays an intense orange-red color in basic solution. A cotton swab acted for both sample collection and as a sensing platform. A pre-moistened swab was used to wipe a durian surface. Afterward, a NaOH solution was dropped onto the swab. A distinct orange-red color appearing on the swab indicates the presence of curcumin. The cotton swab was applied for qualitative analysis of curcumin contaminated on durian husks via visual detection. The developed device provided good reliability, 93.75% (36 samples). Furthermore, the device was demonstrated for quantitative determination using camera detection. Two linear calibrations were obtained in ranges of 10-75 and 75-250 mg L-1, with a detection limit of 3.2 mg L-1. The method was also successfully applied to quantification of curcumin in durians (three samples) and dietary supplements (two samples). The test can be done in a few minutes. The developed device was established as an useful tool for food safety and control of contamination by curcumin in an on-site application.
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- Saowapak Teerasong
- Department of Chemistry and Applied Analytical Chemistry Research Unit, School of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand.
- Flow Innovation-Research for Science and Technology Laboratories (FIRST Labs), Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Analytical Chemistry Research Unit, School of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Analytical Chemistry Research Unit, School of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry and Applied Analytical Chemistry Research Unit, School of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, 10520, Thailand
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- Flow Innovation-Research for Science and Technology Laboratories (FIRST Labs), Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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Chen S, Yun SN, Liu Y, Yu R, Tu Q, Wang J, Yuan MS. A highly selective and sensitive CdS fluorescent quantum dot for the simultaneous detection of multiple pesticides. Analyst 2022; 147:3258-3265. [DOI: 10.1039/d2an00575a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We presented one-pot prepared CdS fluorescent quantum dots (QDs) which can sensitively and selectively detect three different organic pesticides.
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- Siyu Chen
- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, P. R. China
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