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Wang R, Cheng J, Wang L, Liu Y, Chen H. Construction of an upconversion luminescence composite nanoprobe for ratiometric single particle imaging detection of hydrogen peroxide in food. Food Chem 2024; 461:140928. [PMID: 39181043 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140928] [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: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
Abstract
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is associated with diseases and food safety. Thus, it is essential to achieve sensitive and efficient detection of H2O2. Herein, a ratiometric luminescence composite nanoprobe was designed for single particle imaging sensing of H2O2 by combining NaYbF4:Er@NaYbF4:Tm@NaGdF4:Yb upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) with cyanine dye IR-628. High brightness NaYbF4:Er@NaYbF4:Tm@NaGdF4:Yb UCNPs with double-peak emission (665 and 812 nm) were synthesised. Cyanine dye IR-628 with an absorption peak at 628 nm was synthesised and served as a recognition unit. More importantly, on the basis of the upconversion luminescence total internal reflection imaging technique, we developed a ratiometric single particle imaging quantitative analysis for sensing H2O2 with a limit of quantitation of 5 nM. This ratiometric single particle imaging method not only greatly eliminates the influence of the probe concentration and instrumental and environmental factors, but also reduces the dosage of the reagent used and improves the sensitivity of detection.
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- Ruoxin Wang
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Chemical Measurement, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Chemical Measurement, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Chemical Measurement, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Chemical Measurement, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials and Chemical Measurement, Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu 241000, PR China.
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Scarmelotto A, Delprat V, Michiels C, Lucas S, Heuskin AC. The oxygen puzzle in FLASH radiotherapy: A comprehensive review and experimental outlook. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol 2024; 49:100860. [PMID: 39381632 PMCID: PMC11458961 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2024.100860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/10/2024] Open
Abstract
FLASH radiotherapy is attracting increasing interest because it maintains tumor control while inflicting less damage to normal tissues compared to conventional radiotherapy. This sparing effect, the so-called FLASH effect, is achieved when radiation is delivered at ultra-high dose rates (≥40 Gy/s). Although the FLASH effect has already been demonstrated in several preclinical models, a complete mechanistic description explaining why tumors and normal tissues respond differently is still missing. None of the current hypotheses fully explains the experimental evidence. A common point between many of these is the role of oxygen, which is described as a major factor, either through transient hypoxia in the form of dissolved molecules, or reactive oxygen species (ROS). Therefore, this review focuses on both forms of this molecule, retracing old and more recent theories, while proposing new mechanisms that could provide a complete description of the FLASH effect based on preclinical and experimental evidence. In addition, this manuscript describes a set of experiments designed to provide the FLASH community with new tools for exploring the post-irradiation fate of ROS and their potential biological implications.
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- Andrea Scarmelotto
- Laboratory for Analysis by Nuclear Reaction (LARN), Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Analysis by Nuclear Reaction (LARN), Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
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- Unité de Recherche en Biologie Cellulaire (URBC), Namur Research Institute For Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Analysis by Nuclear Reaction (LARN), Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
- Ion Beam Application (IBA), Chemin du Cyclotron, 6, B-1348 Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
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- Laboratory for Analysis by Nuclear Reaction (LARN), Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS), University of Namur, Rue de Bruxelles 61, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
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Qin M, Li S, Ma P, Lin X, Khan IM, Ding N, Zhang Y, Wang Z. An ultrasensitive dual-mode aptasensor for patulin based on the upconversion particles and G-Quadruplex-hemin DNAzyme. Talanta 2024; 279:126653. [PMID: 39098239 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126653] [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: 06/14/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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Patulin (PAT) is a mycotoxin-produced secondary metabolite that can contaminate foods, causing toxic effects on animal and human health. Therefore, for the first time, we have constructed a "turn-on" dual-mode aptamer sensor for PAT using oleic acid-coated upconversion nanomaterials (OA-UCNPs) and G-Quadruplex-hemin DNAzyme (G4-DNAzyme) as fluorescent and colorimetry probes. The sensor employs aptamers binding to PAT as recognition elements for specific molecule detection. Mxene-Au can be used as a biological inducer to assist OA-UCNPs in controlling fluorescence intensity. In addition, colorimetric signal amplification was performed using the trivalent G4-DNAzyme to increase detection sensitivity and reduce false positives. Under optimal conditions, the dual-mode aptasensor has a detection limit of 5.3 pg mL-1 in fluorescence and 2.4 pg mL-1 in colorimetric methods, respectively, with the wider linear range and limit of detection (LOD) of the colorimetric assay. The combination aptasensor can detect PAT with high sensitivity and high specificity and has broad application prospects in the field of food safety detection.
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- Mingwei Qin
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Textile Industrial Products Testing Center of Nanjing Customs District, Wuxi Customs District PR China, Wuxi, 214100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo, 315100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Meat Processing of Sichuan, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; Key Laboratory of Meat Processing of Sichuan, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China; International Joint Laboratory on Food Safety, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China.
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Skládal P, Farka Z. Luminescent photon-upconversion nanoparticles with advanced functionalization for smart sensing and imaging. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:551. [PMID: 39167235 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06615-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Photon-upconversion nanoparticles (UCNP) have already been established as labels for affinity assays in analog and digital formats. Here, advanced, or smart, systems based on UCNPs coated with active shells, fluorescent dyes, and metal and semiconductor nanoparticles participating in energy transfer reactions are reviewed. In addition, switching elements can be embedded in such assemblies and provide temporal and spatial control of action, which is important for intracellular imaging and monitoring activities. Demonstration and critical comments on representative approaches demonstrating the progress in the use of such UCNPs in bioanalytical assays, imaging, and monitoring of target molecules in cells are reported, including particular examples in the field of cancer theranostics.
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- Petr Skládal
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice, 5, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice, 5, 625 00, Brno, Czech Republic
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Meng L, Xu ZY, Chen JR, Luo HQ, Li NB. Efficient turn-on fluorescent probe cooperated by cascade response for disclosing the fluctuation of cysteine in cells. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1308:342660. [PMID: 38740460 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342660] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND The research on cysteine (Cys) determination is deemed as a hot topic, since it has been reported to be connected with various physiological processes and disease prediction. However, existing Cys-responding probes may expose some defects such as long reaction time, disappointing photostability, and suboptimal sensitivity. Under such a circumstance, our team has proposed an efficient fluorescent probe with novel sensing mechanism to perfectly cope with the above-mentioned drawbacks. RESULTS A novel cascade reaction-based probe 9-(2,2-dicyanovinyl)-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H,5H-pyrido[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-8-yl acrylate (DPQA) has been synthesized for the first time. Undergoing addition-cleavage and cyclization-rearrangement processes, DPQA reacts with Cys to generate an iminocoumarin product with relucent green fluorescence, namely 11-imino-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H,5H,11H-pyrano[2,3-f]pyrido[3,2,1-ij]quinoline-10-carbonitrile (IMC-J), and the relative fluorescence quantum yield (Φf) soars from 0.007 to 0.793. Utilizing such a mechanism, DPQA shows a superb turn-on signal (172-fold), low detection limit (4.1 nM), and wide detection range (5-6000 nM) toward Cys detection. Encouraged by the admirable sensing performance of DPQA, bioimaging of endogenous Cys has been attempted in HeLa cells with satisfactory results. Moreover, cell model of H2O2-induced oxidative stress has been established and the Cys fluctuation during this process has been inspected, elucidating how living cells confront with the eruption of reactive oxygen species (ROS) storm. SIGNIFICANCE The probe DPQA with such an intriguing cascade responding process for Cys detection has been endowed with many merits, such as fast reaction and superior sensitivity, conducive to improving responsiveness and rendering it more suitable for further applications. Thereby, we expect that the DPQA would be an efficient tool for detecting Cys fluctuation in living cells of different physiological processes.
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- Li Meng
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, PR China.
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Wang P, Bai S, Chen C, You Y, Xiao J, Guo X, Wang L. A new ratiometric fluorescence nanosensor based on NaYF 4:3%Er@NaYF 4 upconversion nanoparticles for sensitive determination of Rose Bengal in water. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 303:123242. [PMID: 37591018 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Rose Bengal (RB) is used as a sensitizer in ambient water due to its property of catalyzing the production of singlet oxygen (1O2). However, this property also brings phototoxicity and carcinogenicity. The NaYF4:3%Er@NaYF4 core-shell upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) with higher upconversion efficiency was synthesized to detect RB in ambient water. Due to fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between RB and UCNPs, the upconversion fluorescence at 538 nm emitted by UCNPs was quenched by the RB, while the emission at 566 nm of RB raised. In the best conditions, the ratiometric emission intensity F566/F538 was positively proportional to RB concentration and the linear range was 0.04-15.0 μg·mL-1 (R2 = 0.996). The detection limit (S/N = 3) of RB was 2.46 ng·mL-1. The recoveries ranged from 99.0% to 105.6% (relative standard deviation 0.97-3.24%, n = 3) in tap water and 100.3%-104.9% (relative standard deviation 0.66-1.94%, n = 3) in lake water. This proposed method exhibits lower detection limit and larger linear, which possesses practical application value to the detection of RB in water.
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- Peiyao Wang
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Diagnostics, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, People's Republic of China; Dongguan Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan 523808, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, People's Republic of China.
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Wang Y, Hu Y, Wang R, Zhang W, Mao H, Yuan C, Hua R. Designing stimuli-responsive upconversion nanoparticles based on a mimetic immunoassay for potential accurate diabetic nephropathy diagnosis. Analyst 2023; 148:5684-5690. [PMID: 37819162 DOI: 10.1039/d3an01041d] [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: 10/13/2023]
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Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the most common microvascular complication associated with incurable diabetes. The gold standard diagnostic method for DN is based on the detection of proteinuria but it overlooks cases of non-proteinuria (NP-DN). To address this limitation, urinary sialic acid (SA) has been confirmed as an effective biomarker for various DNs. Herein, we constructed an ultrasensitive non-proteinuria assay platform to accurately diagnose DN within 20 min. This platform utilized the ninhydrin reaction between acidic ninhydrin and urinary sialic acid (SA) as an effective biomarker for various DNs. A compound with a maximum absorption peak at 470 nm was produced in this reaction and contributed to the fluorescence decrease of the blue-emission core-shell upconverting nanoparticles through the inner filter effect (IFE). By integrating the inner filter effect (IFE) with a mimetic immunoassay, the imperceptible color was converted into highly sensitive fluorescence signals. This protocol shows a stable and high sensitivity with a detection limit of 20 nmol L-1 and provides 100% positive prediction for urine samples, demonstrating its potential for clinical diagnosis and long-term monitoring of DN.
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- Yiting Wang
- College of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning, P.R. China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning, P.R. China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning, P.R. China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning, P.R. China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning, P.R. China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning, P.R. China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, Liaoning, P.R. China.
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Zhang N, Zhang W, Wu Y, Xie X, Jiang R, Luo F, Zhang K. Upconversion nanoparticles anchored MnO 2 nanosheets for luminescence "turn on" detecting hydrogen peroxide. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 299:122819. [PMID: 37163855 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The sensitively and reliably detecting hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is of significant for biology and environment protection fields. Herein, we reported a high sensitive H2O2 nanoprobe based on upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) anchored MnO2 nanosheets. In which, DNA modified NaYF4@NaYF4:Yb,Tm core-shell nanoparticles were anchored onto the MnO2 nanosheets surface via π-π stacking. Owing to the luminescence resonance energy transfer, the blue luminescence of UCNPs was effectively quenched by MnO2 nanosheets, then the luminescence could be restored by adding H2O2 for reducing MnO2 to Mn2+, and achieving a H2O2 concentration-dependent luminescence change, the detection limit could reach to 0.23 nM (S/N = 3). The proposed method could detect H2O2 in serum, lake water and real samples. Thus, a desired upconversion luminescence sensing strategy for detection H2O2 in life and environmental analysis was successfully constructed. It may be provide a potential tool in disease diagnosis and environmental monitoring fields.
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- Na Zhang
- China Univ Min & Technol, Sch Chem Engn & Technol, Xuzhou 221116, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institues, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui, 234000, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institues, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui, 234000, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institues, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui, 234000, China
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institues, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui, 234000, China
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- China Univ Min & Technol, Sch Chem Engn & Technol, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hefei Normal University, Hefei, Anhui 234000, China.
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- Anhui Key Laboratory of Spin Electron and Nanomaterials of Anhui Higher Education Institues, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, Anhui, 234000, China; State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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Sun L, Sun C, Ge Y, Zhang Z, Zhou J. Ratiometric upconversion nanoprobes for turn-on fluorescent detection of hypochlorous acid. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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Jin H, Yang M, Gui R. Ratiometric upconversion luminescence nanoprobes from construction to sensing, imaging, and phototherapeutics. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:859-906. [PMID: 36533436 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05721b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In terms of the combined advantages of upconversion luminescence (UCL) properties and dual-signal ratiometric outputs toward specific targets, the ratiometric UCL nanoprobes exhibit significant applications. This review summarizes and discusses the recent advances in ratiometric UCL nanoprobes, mainly including the construction of nanoprobe systems for sensing, imaging, and phototherapeutics. First, the construction strategies are introduced, involving different types of nanoprobe systems, construction methods, and ratiometric dual-signal modes. Then, the sensing applications are summarized, involving types of targets, sensing mechanisms, sensing targets, and naked-eye visual detection of UCL colors. Afterward, the phototherapeutic applications are discussed, including bio-toxicity, bio-distribution, biosensing, and bioimaging at the level of living cells and small animals, and biomedicine therapy. Particularly, each section is commented on by discussing the state-of-the-art relevant studies on ratiometric UCL nanoprobe systems. Moreover, the current status, challenges, and perspectives in the forthcoming studies are discussed. This review facilitates the exploration of functionally luminescent nanoprobes for excellent sensing, imaging, biomedicine, and multiple applications in significant fields.
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- Hui Jin
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Intellectual Property Research Institute, Qingdao University, Shandong 266071, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Intellectual Property Research Institute, Qingdao University, Shandong 266071, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Intellectual Property Research Institute, Qingdao University, Shandong 266071, P. R. China.
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Mao S, Ding G, Wang K, Wang Q, Gao Y, Liang X, Meng D, Wang J, Wang X. A novel mitochondria-targeted triphenylamine-based fluorescent chemo-sensors for fast detection of H2O2 in living cells and its imaging application. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Jiang W, Yi J, Li X, He F, Niu N, Chen L. A Comprehensive Review on Upconversion Nanomaterials-Based Fluorescent Sensor for Environment, Biology, Food and Medicine Applications. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:1036. [PMID: 36421153 PMCID: PMC9688752 DOI: 10.3390/bios12111036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Near-infrared-excited upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have multicolor emissions, a low auto-fluorescence background, a high chemical stability, and a long fluorescence lifetime. The fluorescent probes based on UCNPs have achieved great success in the analysis of different samples. Here, we presented the research results of UCNPs probes utilized in analytical applications including environment, biology, food and medicine in the last five years; we also introduced the design and construction of upconversion optical sensing platforms. Future trends and challenges of the UCNPs used in the analytical field have also been discussed with particular emphasis.
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- Wei Jiang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, China
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Resource Utilization, Key Laboratory of Forest Plant Ecology, Northeast Forestry University, 26 Hexing Road, Harbin 150040, China
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Yu X, Ouyang W, Qiu H, Zhang Z, Wang Z, Xing B. Detection of Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species by Upconversion Nanoparticle‐Based Near‐Infrared Nanoprobes: Recent Progress and Perspectives. Chemistry 2022; 28:e202201966. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.202201966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Xiaokan Yu
- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Hangzhou 310018 China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Hangzhou 310018 China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Hangzhou 310018 China
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- Department of Chemistry Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province Zhejiang Sci-Tech University Hangzhou 310018 China
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- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary Sciences Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 10008 China
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry School of Chemistry Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology Nanyang Technological University Singapore 637371 Singapore
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Liang T, Ma X, Zhang X, Ye M, Wang Y, Li C. A homogeneous biosensor for carbohydrate antigen 153 detection in human serum based on upconversion fluorescence resonance energy transfer. TALANTA OPEN 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talo.2022.100154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Qin Y, Li S, Wang Y, Peng Y, Han D, Zhou H, Bai J, Ren S, Li S, Chen R, Han T, Gao Z. A highly sensitive fluorometric biosensor for Fumonisin B1 detection based on upconversion nanoparticles-graphene oxide and catalytic hairpin assembly. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1207:339811. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.339811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Recent advances in chromophore-assembled upconversion nanoprobes for chemo/biosensing. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Fa X, Lin S, Yang J, Sheng C, Liu Y, Gong Y, Qin A, Ou J, Resch-Genger U. -808nm-Activated Ca 2+Doped Up-conversion Nanoparticles That Release NO Inducing Liver Cancer Cell (HepG2) Apoptosis. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2022; 10. [PMID: 35168212 DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/ac5524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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A near-infrared (NIR) light-triggered release method for nitric oxide (NO) was developed utilizing core/shell NaYF4: Tm/Yb/Ca@NaGdF4: Nd/Yb up-conversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) bearing a mesoporous silica (mSiO2) shell loaded with the NO donor S-nitroso-N-acetyl-DL-penicillamine (SNAP). To avoid overheating in biological samples, Nd3+ was chosen as a sensitizer, Yb3+ ions as the bridging sensitizer, and Tm3+ ions as UV-emissive activator while co-doping with Ca2+ was done to enhance the luminescence of the activator Tm3+. NO release from SNAP was triggered by an NIR-UV up-conversion process, initiated by 808 nm light absorbed by the Nd3+ ions. NO release was confirmed by the Griess method. Under 808 nm irradiation, the viability of the liver cancer cell line HepG2 significantly decreased with increasing UCNPs@mSiO2-SNAP concentration. For a UCNPs@mSiO2-SNAP concentration of 200 μg/ml, the cell survival probability was 47 %. These results demonstrate that UCNPs@mSiO2-SNAP can induce the release of apoptosis-inducing NO by NIR irradiation.
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- Xinmeng Fa
- Guilin University of Technology, guilin Jiangan road 12, Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, CHINA
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- Guilin University of Technology, jiangan road 12 ,Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, CHINA
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- Guilin University of Technology, Huancheng bei 2 road , Guiliin, Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, CHINA
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- Experimental Center of Medical Sciences, Guilin Medical University, Huangcheng bei 2 road,Guilin, China, Guilin, 541002 , CHINA
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- Guilin University of Technology, Jiangan road 12, Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, CHINA
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- Guilin University of Technology, Jiangan road 12, Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, CHINA
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- Guilin University of Technology, guilin jiangan road 12, Guilin, Guangxi, 541004, CHINA
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- Guilin University of Technology, Guilin jiangan road 12, Guilin, China, Guilin, 541004, CHINA
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- Safety of Joined Components, Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -prufung, Richard-Willstatter Str 11, D-12489 Berlin, Berlin, 12489, GERMANY
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Sun C, Gradzielski M. Advances in fluorescence sensing enabled by lanthanide-doped upconversion nanophosphors. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 300:102579. [PMID: 34924169 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), characterized by converting low-energy excitation to high-energy emission, have attracted considerable interest due to their inherent advantages of large anti-Stokes shifts, sharp and narrow multicolor emissions, negligible autofluorescence background interference, and excellent chemical- and photo-stability. These features make them promising luminophores for sensing applications. In this review, we give a comprehensive overview of lanthanide-doped upconversion nanophosphors including the fundamental principle for the construction of UCNPs with efficient upconversion luminescence (UCL), followed by state-of-the-art strategies for the synthesis and surface modification of UCNPs, and finally describing current advances in the sensing application of upconversion-based probes for the quantitative analysis of various analytes including pH, ions, molecules, bacteria, reactive species, temperature, and pressure. In addition, emerging sensing applications like photodetection, velocimetry, electromagnetic field, and voltage sensing are highlighted.
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- Chunning Sun
- Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 124, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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- Stranski-Laboratorium für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 124, 10623 Berlin, Germany.
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Wei Z, Pan Y, Hou G, Ran X, Chi Z, He Y, Kuang Y, Wang X, Liu R, Guo L. Excellent Multiphoton Excitation Fluorescence with Large Multiphoton Absorption Cross Sections of Arginine-Modified Gold Nanoclusters for Bioimaging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:2452-2463. [PMID: 34986306 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c16324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Fluorescent gold nanoclusters (Au NCs) with excellent one-photon and multiphoton properties have been demonstrated as promising candidates in many application fields. However, small multiphoton absorption (MPA) cross sections and weak multiphoton excitation (MPE) fluorescence impede their practical applications under near-infrared (NIR) excitation for biological imaging. Here, we report the regulated one-photon and multiphoton properties and mechanisms of arginine-stabilized 6-aza-2-thiothymine Au NCs (Arg/ATT-Au NCs) and the applications for MPE fluorescence imaging. The introduction of arginine into the capping layer of ATT-Au NCs significantly modifies the electronic structure, the absorption cross sections, and the relaxation dynamics of the lowest excited state, drastically reducing the nonradiative relaxation, suppressing the blinking, and greatly enhancing the fluorescence. Besides the improved one-photon properties, Arg/ATT-Au NCs demonstrate remarkable MPE fluorescence with a large MPA cross section. The two-photon (λex = 850 nm), three-photon (λex = 1400 nm), and four-photon (λex = 1700 nm) absorption cross sections have been determined to be 6.1 × 10-47 cm4 s1 photon-1, 1.5 × 10-78 cm6 s2 photon-2, and 5.5 × 10-108 cm8 s3 photon-3, respectively, much higher than those of conventional organic compounds and previously reported Au NCs. Moreover, Arg/ATT-Au NCs have been successfully applied in two-photon and three-photon excitation fluorescence imaging of living cells with NIR excitation. The manifold advantages of small size, high quantum yield, suppressed blinking, good photostability and cytocompatibility, large MPA cross sections, and excellent MPE fluorescence imaging performances make fluorescent Arg/ATT-Au NCs a great candidate of imaging probes with vis-NIR excitation.
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- Zhongran Wei
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- International Joint Research Laboratory of New Energy Materials and Devices of Henan Province, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, School of Physics and Electronics, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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Yang Y, Wu H, Liu B, Liu Z. Tumor microenvironment-responsive dynamic inorganic nanoassemblies for cancer imaging and treatment. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2021; 179:114004. [PMID: 34662672 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2021.114004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Dynamic inorganic nanoassemblies (DINAs) have emerged as smart nanomedicine platforms with promising potential for bioimaging and targeted drug delivery. In this review, we keep abreast of the advances in development of tumor microenvironment (TME)-responsive DINAs to meet the challenges associated with precise cancer therapy. TME-responsive DINAs are designed to achieve precise switches of structures/functions in response to TME-specific stimuli including reactive oxygen species (ROS), reduced pH and hypoxia, so as to enhance the tumor accumulation of nanoassemblies, overcome the biological barriers during intratumoral penentration of therapeutics, and achieve tumor-specific imaging and therapy. This progress report will summarize various types of recently reported smart DINAs for TME-responsive tumor imaging and therapy. Their future development towards potential clinical translation will also be discussed.
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Pedroso CC, Mann VR, Zuberbühler K, Bohn MF, Yu J, Altoe V, Craik CS, Cohen BE. Immunotargeting of Nanocrystals by SpyCatcher Conjugation of Engineered Antibodies. ACS NANO 2021; 15:18374-18384. [PMID: 34694776 PMCID: PMC9035480 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c07856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Inorganic nanocrystals such as quantum dots (QDs) and upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) are uniquely suited for quantitative live-cell imaging and are typically functionalized with ligands to study specific receptors or cellular targets. Antibodies (Ab) are among the most useful targeting reagents owing to their high affinities and specificities, but common nanocrystal labeling methods may orient Ab incorrectly, be reversible or denaturing, or lead to Ab-NP complexes too large for some applications. Here, we show that SpyCatcher proteins, which bind and spontaneously form covalent isopeptide bonds with cognate SpyTag peptides, can conjugate engineered Ab to nanoparticle surfaces with control over stability, orientation, and stoichiometry. Compact SpyCatcher-functionalized QDs and UCNPs may be labeled with short-chain variable fragment Ab (scFv) engineered to bind urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptors (uPAR) that are overexpressed in many human cancers. Confocal imaging of anti-uPAR scFv-QD conjugates shows the antibody mediates specific binding and internalization by breast cancer cells expressing uPAR. Time-lapse imaging of photostable scFv-UCNP conjugates shows that Ab binding causes uPAR internalization with a ∼20 min half-life on the cell surface, and uPAR is internalized to endolysosomal compartments distinct from general membrane stains and without significant recycling to the cell surface. The controlled and stable conjugation of engineered Ab to NPs enables targeting of diverse receptors for live-cell study of their distribution, trafficking, and physiology.
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- Cassio C.S. Pedroso
- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, United States
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
- Division of Molecular Biophysics & Integrated Bioimaging, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, United States
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Liu YQ, Qin LY, Li HJ, Wang YX, Zhang R, Shi JM, Wu JH, Dong GX, Zhou P. Application of lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles for cancer treatment: a review. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2021; 16:2207-2242. [PMID: 34533048 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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With the excellent ability to transform near-infrared light to localized visible or UV light, thereby achieving deep tissue penetration, lanthanide ion-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNP) have emerged as one of the most striking nanoscale materials for more effective and safer cancer treatment. Up to now, UCNPs combined with photosensitive components have been widely used in the delivery of chemotherapy drugs, photodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy. Applications in these directions are reviewed in this article. We also highlight microenvironmental tumor monitoring and precise targeted therapies. Then we briefly summarize some new trends and the existing challenges for UCNPs. We hope this review can provide new ideas for future cancer treatment based on UCNPs.
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- Yu-Qi Liu
- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- Department of Materials Science, School of Physical Science & Technology, Key Laboratory of Special Function Materials & Structure Design of Ministry of Education, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- School & Hospital of Stomatology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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Arai MS, de Camargo ASS. Exploring the use of upconversion nanoparticles in chemical and biological sensors: from surface modifications to point-of-care devices. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2021; 3:5135-5165. [PMID: 36132634 PMCID: PMC9417030 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00327e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have emerged as promising luminescent nanomaterials due to their unique features that allow the overcoming of several problems associated with conventional fluorescent probes. Although UCNPs have been used in a broad range of applications, it is probably in the field of sensing where they best evidence their potential. UCNP-based sensors have been designed with high sensitivity and selectivity, for detection and quantification of multiple analytes ranging from metal ions to biomolecules. In this review, we deeply explore the use of UCNPs in sensing systems emphasizing the most relevant and recent studies on the topic and explaining how these platforms are constructed. Before diving into UCNP-based sensing platforms it is important to understand the unique characteristics of these nanoparticles, why they are attracting so much attention, and the most significant interactions occurring between UCNPs and additional probes. These points are covered over the first two sections of the article and then we explore the types of fluorescent responses, the possible analytes, and the UCNPs' integration with various material types such as gold nanostructures, quantum dots and dyes. All the topics are supported by analysis of recently reported sensors, focusing on how they are built, the materials' interactions, the involved synthesis and functionalization mechanisms, and the conjugation strategies. Finally, we explore the use of UCNPs in paper-based sensors and how these platforms are paving the way for the development of new point-of-care devices.
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- Marylyn S Arai
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo Av. Trabalhador Sãocarlense 400 13566-590 São Carlos Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo Av. Trabalhador Sãocarlense 400 13566-590 São Carlos Brazil
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Six-photon upconverted excitation energy lock-in for ultraviolet-C enhancement. Nat Commun 2021; 12:4367. [PMID: 34272390 PMCID: PMC8285497 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-24664-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Photon upconversion of near-infrared (NIR) irradiation into ultraviolet-C (UVC) emission offers many exciting opportunities for drug release in deep tissues, photodynamic therapy, solid-state lasing, energy storage, and photocatalysis. However, NIR-to-UVC upconversion remains a daunting challenge due to low quantum efficiency. Here, we report an unusual six-photon upconversion process in Gd3+/Tm3+-codoped nanoparticles following a heterogeneous core-multishell architecture. This design efficiently suppresses energy consumption induced by interior energy traps, maximizes cascade sensitizations of the NIR excitation, and promotes upconverted UVC emission from high-lying excited states. We realized the intense six-photon-upconverted UV emissions at 253 nm under 808 nm excitation. This work provides insight into mechanistic understanding of the upconversion process within the heterogeneous architecture, while offering exciting opportunities for developing nanoscale UVC emitters that can be remotely controlled through deep tissues upon NIR illumination. Photon upconversion with near-infrared excitation and ultraviolet emission has many applications, but suffers from low quantum efficiency. Here, the authors report a six-photon upconversion process in nanoparticles with heterogeneous core-multishell structure, that regulate the energy transfer pathway.
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Abdul Hakeem D, Su S, Mo Z, Wen H. Upconversion luminescent nanomaterials: A promising new platform for food safety analysis. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:8866-8907. [PMID: 34159870 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1937039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Foodborne diseases have become a significant threat to public health worldwide. Development of analytical techniques that enable fast and accurate detection of foodborne pathogens is significant for food science and safety research. Assays based on lanthanide (Ln) ion-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) show up as a cutting edge platform in biomedical fields because of the superior physicochemical features of UCNPs, including negligible autofluorescence, large signal-to-noise ratio, minimum photodamage to biological samples, high penetration depth, and attractive optical and chemical features. In recent decades, this novel and promising technology has been gradually introduced to food safety research. Herein, we have reviewed the recent progress of Ln3+-doped UCNPs in food safety research with emphasis on the following aspects: 1) the upconversion mechanism and detection principles; 2) the history of UCNPs development in analytical chemistry; 3) the in-depth state-of-the-art synthesis strategies, including synthesis protocols for UCNPs, luminescence, structure, morphology, and surface engineering; 4) applications of UCNPs in foodborne pathogens detection, including mycotoxins, heavy metal ions, pesticide residue, antibiotics, estrogen residue, and pathogenic bacteria; and 5) the challenging and future perspectives of using UCNPs in food safety research. Considering the diversity and complexity of the foodborne harmful substances, developing novel detections and quantification techniques and the rigorous investigations about the effect of the harmful substances on human health should be accelerated.
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- Deshmukh Abdul Hakeem
- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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Kumar B, Malhotra K, Fuku R, Van Houten J, Qu GY, Piunno PA, Krull UJ. Recent trends in the developments of analytical probes based on lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles. Trends Analyt Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2021.116256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Wang L, Chen Y, Chen B, Yang J. Generation of hydroxyl radicals during photodegradation of chloroacetic acids by 254 nm ultraviolet: A special degradation process revealed by a holistic radical determination methodology. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 404:124040. [PMID: 33157519 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Upon ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, aqueous contaminants may undergo direct and/or indirect photolysis. Direct photolysis refers to transformation of contaminants by UV photon, and indirect photolysis refers to degradation of contaminants by UV-induced reactive species in the presence of photosensitizers. Because hydroxyl radical (•OH) was unexpectedly observed during chloroacetic acids photolysis without using photosensitizer, a question arises regarding whether direct photolysis-induced indirect photolysis (DPIP) was present and how it originated and evolved along the process. To answer these questions, this study employed multiple different yet complementary •OH detection approaches (i.e., probe, scavenger, electron paramagnetic resonance, and hydroxylation products) to prove the presence and role of •OH. Given that hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was produced only in oxygenated water but not in deoxygenated water, we revealed that •OH was mainly generated by reduced oxygen. Meanwhile, several photolysis products like formate, glycolic acid, and glyoxylic acid were able to yield H2O2 too, suggesting that they can all trigger formation of •OH under 254 nm UV. In addition to evidences of DPIP phenomenon, this study is also novel in demonstrating a holistic methodology to prove and identify the presence and sources of radicals, which might help enhance understandings of UV processes.
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- Lei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Li Z, Xu Y, Xu H, Cui M, Liu T, Ren X, Sun J, Deng D, Gu Y, Wang P. A dicyanomethylene-4H-pyran-based fluorescence probe with high selectivity and sensitivity for detecting copper (II) and its bioimaging in living cells and tissue. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2021; 244:118819. [PMID: 32846303 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2020.118819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Copper (Cu) plays a significant role in the process of oxygenic photosynthesis in living systems. The detection of copper ion (Cu2+) is valuable and meaningful for further investigating the functions of Cu2+ under physiological and pathological conditions. In this paper, a novel fluorescence probe DCM-Cu based on the near-infrared (NIR) fluorophore dicyanomethylene-4H-pyran (DCM) was designed for Cu2+ detection. The probe DCM-Cu possessed characteristic of "turn-on" fluorescent signal in the presence of Cu2+ through the enhanced ICT process. It exhibited satisfactory sensitivity and selectivity toward Cu2+. A good linear correlation was observed between the concentrations of Cu2+ and the fluorescence intensities at 700 nm. The detection limit (LOD) of DCM-Cu toward Cu2+ was calculated to be 2.54 × 10-8 M. Importantly, DCM-Cu was successfully applied in the detection of Cu2+ in living MCF-7 cells and tumor tissue with low cytotoxicity. Therefore, this probe would have the potential to monitor cellular Cu2+ in the living system and be applied to the diagnosis of related diseases.
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- Zheng Li
- Southeast University, Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- School of Biological Science and Medical, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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Xu Z, Zhang LW, Long LL, Zhu SH, Chen ML, Ding L, Cheng YH. Metal Organic Frame-Upconverting Nanoparticle Assemblies for the FRET Based Sensor Detection of Bisphenol A in High-Salt Foods. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2020; 8:626269. [PMID: 33415103 PMCID: PMC7783312 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.626269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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To resolve the occurrence of unfulfillable detection in high-salts foods, we used fluorescence resonant energy transfer (FRET) sensors based on nanoparticle upconversion. In this study, we developed a novel FRET sensor for the detection of bisphenol A (BPA) in high-salt foods. We based this approach on the assembly of aptamer modified upconversion nanoparticles (DNA1-UCNPs) and complementary DNA modified metal organic frames (DNA2-MOFs), which possessed corresponding wavelength absorption. Targeting BPA signal transduction was performed using the BPA aptamer, via competitive recognition between the BPA analyte and complementary DNA sequences in a high-salt solution. Sensor adaption in high-salt samples was attributed to functional hydrophilic groups, modified in the MOFs, and the enhanced colloidal stability of these MOFs. The MOF-UCNP assembly displayed considerable analytical performance in terms of BPA detection, with a linear range of 0.1-100 nM, and a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.02 nM, in a 340 mM NaCl food sample (the energy drink, Gatorade). Thus, this method provides a solid basis for small molecules detection in high-salt foods.
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- Zhou Xu
- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- Changsha Customs Technology Center, Changsha Customs District P.R. China, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, China
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Wang X, Zhong X, Lei H, Yang N, Gao X, Cheng L. Tumor microenvironment-responsive contrast agents for specific cancer imaging: a narrative review. JOURNAL OF BIO-X RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1097/jbr.0000000000000075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Zhang W, Xia L, Ren X, Cui M, Liu T, Ling C, Xu Y, Deng D, Zhang X, Gu Y, Wang P. The improved targeting of an aspirin prodrug albumin-based nanosystem for visualizing and inhibiting lung metastasis of breast cancer. Biomater Sci 2020; 8:5941-5954. [PMID: 32966407 DOI: 10.1039/d0bm01035a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Lung metastasis is the principal reason for the majority of deaths from breast cancer. The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug aspirin can prevent lung metastasis in breast tumors via inhibiting heparanase. However, the lack of specific targets and limited accumulation at the site of the tumor have thus far hindered the use of aspirin in oncotherapy. In this study, we developed the nanoplatform FA-BSA@DA and loaded it with the versatile aspirin prodrug DA to visualize and inhibit breast cancer metastasis via targeting heparanase. This nanosystem can be effectively targeted to folic acid (FA)-positive tumor cells, and would then subsequently release a high dose of DA, whose ester bond is specifically ruptured by H2O2 in the tumor microenvironment to afford the therapeutic drug aspirin and near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent reporter DCM. The released aspirin can effectively prevent breast cancer lung metastasis through the inhibition of heparanase activity, and the NIR fluorescent signals emitted from DCM can be used to monitor and evaluate the metastasis levels of breast cancer. Our results showed that the expression of heparanase was significantly decreased, and lung metastasis from breast cancer was effectively monitored and inhibited after treatment with FA-BSA@DA. Furthermore, the collaborative therapy nanoplatform FA-BSA@DA/DOX exhibited strong therapeutic effects in the treatment of breast cancer in vitro and in vivo via the introduction of doxorubicin (DOX) to the system, which resulted in an even stronger result due to its synergistic effects with aspirin. This heparanase-reliant strategy has profound significance for the extended development of nanoplatforms based on versatile aspirin prodrugs, which may offer a solution to clinically prevent breast cancer recurrence and lung metastasis.
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- Wancun Zhang
- Henan Key Laboratory of Children's Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Henan Neurodevelopment Engineering Research Center for Children, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou 450018, China.
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Zhang Y, Liu H, Ning L, Gu W, Liu X. A novel core-shell upconversion nanoparticles@zirconium-based metal organic framework fluorescent nanoprobe for efficient continuous detection of trace methylene blue and ferrous ions. Talanta 2020; 224:121853. [PMID: 33379069 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Herein, we have synthesized Gd2O3:Yb,Er@UiO-66-NH2 (UiO-66-NH2 represent a zirconium-based metal organic framework [Zr6O4(OH)4(ata)12], ata: 2-aminoterephthalate) core-shell composites to develop an upconversion fluorescent nanoprobe for efficient detection of trace methylene blue (MB) and ferrous ions (Fe2+). Due to the fluorescence of the nanoprobe can be quenched by MB based on inner filter effect, but gradually recover when contact with ·OH, which is generated from the reaction between H2O2 and Fe2+, we have achieved the detection of Fe2+. The detection linear range is from 1.78 to 15.8 μM, and the limit of detection (LOD) is 0.071 μM. Besides, in this process, we also simultaneously realize the detection of MB. The linear range of MB turn-off detection is 0-42.6 μM, and the LOD is 0.41 μM. To our knowledge, no example of using upconversion fluorescence probe for continuous detection of trace MB and Fe2+ has been reported for now, and test results are superior compared with most reported Fe2+ probes. Moreover, the combinations of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) and the metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have enhanced the selectivity and sensitivity of the probe towards MB and Fe2+. Therefore, we believe the designed upconversion fluorescent nanoprobe is a promising efficient tool in detecting MB and diagnose Fe2+ related diseases in the future.
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- Yuting Zhang
- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metal and Molecule Based Material Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metal and Molecule Based Material Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metal and Molecule Based Material Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metal and Molecule Based Material Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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- College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (MOE), Tianjin Key Laboratory of Metal and Molecule Based Material Chemistry, Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.
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Liu M, Zhai W, Chen H, Zhang H, Li C. Halogen Effects-Induced Bright D−π–A Fluorophore as Scaffold for NIR Fluorogenic Probes with High Contrast. Anal Chem 2020; 92:10792-10799. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c02247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Ming Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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Ultra-Sensitive Hydrogen Peroxide Sensor Based on Peroxiredoxin and Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/app10103508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this paper, a fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based sensor for ultra-sensitive detection of H2O2 was developed by utilizing the unique enzymatic properties of peroxiredoxin (Prx) to H2O2. Cyan and yellow fluorescent protein (CFP and YFP) were fused to Prx and mutant thioredoxin (mTrx), respectively. In the presence of H2O2, Prx was oxidized into covalent homodimer through disulfide bonds, which were further reduced by mTrx to form a stable mixed disulfide bond intermediate between CFP-Prx and mTrx-YFP, inducing FRET. A linear quantification range of 10–320 nM was obtained according to the applied protein concentrations and the detection limit (LOD) was determined to be as low as 4 nM. By the assistance of glucose oxidase to transform glucose into H2O2, the CFP-Prx/mTrx-YFP system (CPmTY) was further exploited for the detection of glucose in real sample with good performance, suggesting this CPmTY protein sensor is highly practical.
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Li Y, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, He Y, Liu Y, Ju H. Activatable Photodynamic Therapy with Therapeutic Effect Prediction Based on a Self-correction Upconversion Nanoprobe. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:19313-19323. [PMID: 32275130 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c03432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Though emerging as a promising therapeutic approach for cancers, the crucial challenge for photodynamic therapy (PDT) is activatable phototoxicity for selective cancer cell destruction with low "off-target" damage and simultaneous therapeutic effect prediction. Here, we design an upconversion nanoprobe for intracellular cathepsin B (CaB)-responsive PDT with in situ self-corrected therapeutic effect prediction. The upconversion nanoprobe is composed of multishelled upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) NaYF4:Gd@NaYF4:Er,Yb@NaYF4:Nd,Yb, which covalently modified with an antenna molecule 800CW for UCNPs luminance enhancement under NIR irradiation, photosensitizer Rose Bengal (RB) for PDT, Cy3 for therapeutic effect prediction, and CaB substrate peptide labeled with a QSY7 quencher. The energy of UCNPs emission at 540 nm is transferred to Cy3/RB and eventually quenched by QSY7 via two continuous luminance resonance energy transfer processes from interior UCNPs to its surface-extended QSY7. The intracellular CaB specifically cleaves peptide to release QSY7, which correspondingly activates RB with reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation for PDT and recovers Cy3 luminance for CaB imaging. UCNPs emission at 540 nm remains unchanged during the peptide cleavage process, which is served as an internal standard for Cy3 luminance correction, and the fluorescence intensity ratio of Cy3 over UCNPs (FI583/FI540) is measured for self-corrected therapeutic effect prediction. The proposed self-corrected upconversion nanoprobe implies significant potential in precise tumor therapy.
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- Yuyi Li
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
- Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China
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Upconversion luminescence nanomaterials: A versatile platform for imaging, sensing, and therapy. Talanta 2020; 208:120157. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zhang C, Ling X, Mei Q, He H, Deng S, Zhang Y. Surface lanthanide activator doping for constructing highly efficient energy transfer-based nanoprobes for the on-site monitoring of atmospheric sulfur dioxide. Analyst 2020; 145:537-543. [PMID: 31763636 DOI: 10.1039/c9an01725a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The sensitive and on-site detection of sulfur dioxide (SO2) is in great demand in the fields of food safety and environmental protection. Here, we developed a novel upconversion nanoprobe based on the luminescence energy transfer mechanism for monitoring the atmospheric SO2 concentrations. The lanthanide emitters, Tm3+ ions, were optimized to be doped on the surface layer of the upconversion nanoparticles to improve their energy transfer efficiency by minimizing the distance between the emitters and the surface quencher, a cyanine dye. As a proof-of-concept, the optimal nanoprobe was utilized to detect SO2 water derivatives, bisulfite ions, exhibiting a linear luminescence increase in the range of 1 nM to 10 nM. Furthermore, we assembled the cyanine-modified upconversion nanoparticles onto a test paper, and used a smartphone-based detection platform to achieve portable and visual detection of SO2. The test paper showed a strong luminescence stability, homogeneity and good anti-interference. The limit of detection for SO2 gas was found to be 1 ng L-1. This novel upconversion test paper was also demonstrated to directly monitor the concentration of SO2 gas in atmosphere.
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- Cuilan Zhang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore. and School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Li Z, Liang T, Wang Q, Liu Z. Strategies for Constructing Upconversion Luminescence Nanoprobes to Improve Signal Contrast. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1905084. [PMID: 31782913 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201905084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) can convert two or more lower-energy near-infrared photons to a single photon with higher energy, which makes them particularly suitable for constructing nanoprobes with large imaging depth and minimal interference of autofluorescence and light scattering from biosamples. Furthermore, they feature excellent photostability, sharp and narrow emissions, and large anti-Stokes shift, which confer them the capability of long-period bioimaging and real-time tracking. In recent years, UCNPs-based nanoprobes (UC-nanoprobes) have been attracting increasing interest in biological and medical research. Signal contrast, the ratio of signal intensity after and before the reaction of the probe and target, is the determinant factor of the sensitivity of all reaction-based probes. This progress report presents the methods of constructing UC-nanoprobes, with a focus fixed on recent strategies to improve the signal contrast, which have kept on promoting the bioapplication of this type of probe.
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- Zhen Li
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Synthesis and Application of Organic Functional Molecules and College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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Wu L, Tian X, Han H, Wang J, Groleau RR, Tosuwan P, Wannalerse B, Sedgwick AC, Bull SD, He X, James TD. A Simple Near-Infrared Fluorescent Probe for the Detection of Peroxynitrite. ChemistryOpen 2019; 8:1407-1409. [PMID: 31867147 PMCID: PMC6900745 DOI: 10.1002/open.201900301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Herein, we report the evaluation and synthesis of a reaction based fluorescent probe DCM-Bpin for the detection of Peroxynitrite (ONOO-). DCM-Bpin exhibits selective fluorescence off-on response for ONOO- over other reactive oxygen species, including H2O2. Moreover, DCM-Bpin is biocompatible and has been used to visualize exogenous ONOO- in HeLa cells.
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- Luling Wu
- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringEast China University of Science and Technology130 Meilong Rd.Shanghai200237China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringEast China University of Science and Technology130 Meilong Rd.Shanghai200237China
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- Paramabhorn Tosuwan and Boontana Wannalerse Department of Chemistry, Facultry of ScienceKasetsart UniversityBangkok10900Thailand
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- Paramabhorn Tosuwan and Boontana Wannalerse Department of Chemistry, Facultry of ScienceKasetsart UniversityBangkok10900Thailand
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Texas at Austin105 E 24th street A5300AutinTX 78712–1224USA
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Joint International Research Laboratory of Precision Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Feringa Nobel Prize Scientist Joint Research Center, School of Chemistry and Molecular EngineeringEast China University of Science and Technology130 Meilong Rd.Shanghai200237China
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- Department of ChemistryUniversity of Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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Chen H, Ding Y, Yang Q, Barnych B, González-Sapienza G, Hammock BD, Wang M, Hua X. Fluorescent "Turn off-on" Small-Molecule-Monitoring Nanoplatform Based on Dendrimer-like Peptides as Competitors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:33380-33389. [PMID: 31433617 PMCID: PMC7059760 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b13111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Peptides isolated from phage display libraries are powerful reagents for small-molecule immunoassay; however, their application as phage-borne peptides is significantly limited by the biological nature of the phage. Here, we present the use of lysine scaffold to prepare a series of different valence peptides to serve as replacements for phage-borne peptides. Benzothiostrobin was selected as a model analyte, the cyclic benzothiostrobin-peptidomimetic in the form of monomer, dendrimer-like dimer, and tetramer were designed and synthesized. Compared with the monomer, the affinity of dendrimer-like dimer and tetramer increased 1.87 and 13.6 times, respectively, as determined by isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). A novel inner filter effect immunoassay (IFE-IA) with positive readout was developed for benzothiostrobin detection utilizing the peptidomimetics attached to upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) as energy donor and monoclonal antibody (mAb)-labeled urchin-like gold nanoflowers (AuNFs) as energy absorber, respectively. The sensitivity of the assay based on dendrimer-like tetramer was approximately 6 and 3 times higher than monomer and dendrimer-like dimer, respectively. After optimization, 50% saturation of the signal (SC50) and detection range (SC10 to SC90) of the IFE-IA based on dendrimer-like tetramer were 11.81 ng mL-1 and 2.04-106.17 ng mL-1, respectively. The IFE-IA also shows good accuracy for the detection of benzothiostrobin in authentic samples.
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- He Chen
- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Entomology and Nematomogy and UCD Cancer Center, University of California, 96 Briggs Hall, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Cátedra de Inmunología, Facultad de Química, Instituto de Higiene, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
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- Department of Entomology and Nematomogy and UCD Cancer Center, University of California, 96 Briggs Hall, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
- State & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Green Pesticide Invention and Application, Nanjing 210095, China
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A Facile One-Step Synthesis of Cuprous Oxide/Silver Nanocomposites as Efficient Electrode-Modifying Materials for Nonenzyme Hydrogen Peroxide Sensor. NANOMATERIALS 2019; 9:nano9040523. [PMID: 30987101 PMCID: PMC6523812 DOI: 10.3390/nano9040523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cuprous oxide/silver (Cu2O/Ag) nanocomposites were prepared via a facile one-step method and used to construct an electrochemical sensor for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) detection. In this method, AgNO3 and Cu(NO3)2 were reduced to Cu2O/Ag nanocomposites by glucose in the presence of hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) at a low temperature. The optimum condition was the molar ratio of silver nitrate and copper nitrate of 1:10, the temperature of 50 °C. Under this condition, Cu2O/Ag nanocomposites were obtained with uniformly distributed and tightly combined Cu2O and Ag nanoparticles. The size of Cu2O particles was less than 100 nm and that of Ag particles was less than 20 nm. Electrochemical experiments indicate that the Cu2O/Ag nanocomposites-based sensor possesses an excellent performance toward H2O2, showing a linear range of 0.2 to 4000 μM, a high sensitivity of 87.0 μA mM−1 cm−2, and a low detection limit of 0.2 μM. The anti-interference capability experiments indicate this sensor has good selectivity toward H2O2. Additionally, the H2O2 recovery tests of the sensor in diluted milk solution signify its potential application in routine H2O2 analysis.
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