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Liu X, Sun Y, Song H, Zhang W, Liu T, Chu Z, Gu X, Ma Z, Jin W. Nanomaterials-based electrochemical biosensors for diagnosis of COVID-19. Talanta 2024; 274:125994. [PMID: 38547841 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Since the outbreak of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), this pandemic has caused severe death and infection worldwide. Owing to its strong infectivity, long incubation period, and nonspecific symptoms, the early diagnosis is essential to reduce risk of the severe illness. The electrochemical biosensor, as a fast and sensitive technique for quantitative analysis of body fluids, has been widely studied to diagnose different biomarkers caused at different infective stages of COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2). Recently, many reports have proved that nanomaterials with special architectures and size effects can effectively promote the biosensing performance on the COVID-19 diagnosis, there are few comprehensive summary reports yet. Therefore, in this review, we will pay efforts on recent progress of advanced nanomaterials-facilitated electrochemical biosensors for the COVID-19 detections. The process of SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans will be briefly described, as well as summarizing the types of sensors that should be designed for different infection processes. Emphasis will be supplied to various functional nanomaterials which dominate the biosensing performance for comparison, expecting to provide a rational guidance on the material selection of biosensor construction for people. Finally, we will conclude the perspective on the design of superior nanomaterials-based biosensors facing the unknown virus in future.
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- Xinxin Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, NO.30 Puzhu Road(S), Nanjing, 211816, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, NO.30 Puzhu Road(S), Nanjing, 211816, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, NO.30 Puzhu Road(S), Nanjing, 211816, PR China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, NO.30 Puzhu Road(S), Nanjing, 211816, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, NO.30 Puzhu Road(S), Nanjing, 211816, PR China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, PR China.
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, NO.30 Puzhu Road(S), Nanjing, 211816, PR China.
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Ibrahim N, Gan KB, Mohd Yusof NY, Goh CT, Krupa B N, Tan LL. Electrochemical genosensor based on RNA-responsive human telomeric G-quadruplex DNA: A proof-of-concept with SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Talanta 2024; 274:125916. [PMID: 38547835 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125916] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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In this report, a facile and label-free electrochemical RNA biosensor is developed by exploiting methylene blue (MB) as an electroactive positive ligand of G-quadruplex. The electrochemical response mechanism of the nucleic acid assay was based on the change in differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) signal of adsorbed MB on the immobilized human telomeric G-quadruplex DNA with a loop that is complementary to the target RNA. Hybridization between synthetic positive control RNA and G-quadruplex DNA probe on the transducer platform rendered a conformational change of G-quadruplex to double-stranded DNA (dsDNA), and increased the redox current of cationic MB π planar ligand at the sensing interface, thereby the electrochemical signal of the MB-adsorbed duplex is proportional to the concentration of target RNA, with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RNA as the model. Under optimal conditions, the target RNA can be detected in a linear range from 1 zM to 1 μM with a limit of detection (LOD) obtained at 0.59 zM for synthetic target RNA and as low as 1.4 copy number for positive control plasmid. This genosensor exhibited high selectivity towards SARS-CoV-2 RNA over other RNA nucleotides, such as SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. The electrochemical RNA biosensor showed DPV signal, which was proportional to the 2019-nCoV_N_positive control plasmid from 2 to 200000 copies (R2 = 0.978). A good correlation between the genosensor and qRT-PCR gold standard was attained for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in terms of viral copy number in clinical samples from upper respiratory specimens.
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- Nadiah Ibrahim
- Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI), Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Earth Sciences and Environment, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI), Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, PES University, Bengaluru-85, Karnataka, India.
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- Southeast Asia Disaster Prevention Research Initiative (SEADPRI), Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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Zhang M, Wang X, Liu S, Riaz T, Chen Q, Ouyang Q. Integrating target-responsive microfluidic-based biosensing chip with smartphone for simultaneous quantification of multiple fluoroquinolones. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 254:116192. [PMID: 38489967 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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The presence of fluoroquinolone (FQs) antibiotic residues in the food and environment has become a significant concern for human health and ecosystems. In this study, the background-free properties of upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), the high specificity of the target aptamer (Apt), and the high quenching properties of graphene oxide (GO) were integrated into a microfluidic-based fluorescence biosensing chip (MFBC). Interestingly, the microfluidic channels of the MFBC were prepared by laser-printing technology without the need for complex preparation processes and additional specialized equipment. The target-responsive fluorescence biosensing probes loaded on the MFBC were prepared by self-assembly of the UCNPs-Apt complex with GO based on π-π stacking interactions, which can be used for the detection of the two FQs on a large scale without the need for multi-step manipulations and reactions, resulting in excellent multiplexed, automated and simultaneous sensing capabilities with detection limits as low as 1.84 ng/mL (enrofloxacin) and 2.22 ng/mL (ciprofloxacin). In addition, the MFBC was integrated with a smartphone into a portable device to enable the analysis of a wide range of FQs in the field. This research provides a simple-to-prepare biosensing chip with great potential for field applications and large-scale screening of FQs residues in the food and environment.
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- Mingming Zhang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China; College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, PR China.
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Cerdeira Ferreira LM, Lima D, Marcolino-Junior LH, Bergamini MF, Kuss S, Campanhã Vicentini F. Cutting-edge biorecognition strategies to boost the detection performance of COVID-19 electrochemical biosensors: A review. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 157:108632. [PMID: 38181592 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108632] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Electrochemical biosensors are known for their high sensitivity, selectivity, and low cost. Recently, they have gained significant attention and became particularly important as promising tools for the detection of COVID-19 biomarkers, since they offer a rapid and accurate means of diagnosis. Biorecognition strategies are a crucial component of electrochemical biosensors and determine their specificity and sensitivity based on the interaction of biological molecules, such as antibodies, enzymes, and DNA, with target analytes (e.g., viral particles, proteins and genetic material) to create a measurable signal. Different biorecognition strategies have been developed to enhance the performance of electrochemical biosensors, including direct, competitive, and sandwich binding, alongside nucleic acid hybridization mechanisms and gene editing systems. In this review article, we present the different strategies used in electrochemical biosensors to target SARS-CoV-2 and other COVID-19 biomarkers, as well as explore the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy and highlight recent progress in this field. Additionally, we discuss the challenges associated with developing electrochemical biosensors for clinical COVID-19 diagnosis and their widespread commercialization.
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- Luís Marcos Cerdeira Ferreira
- Center of Nature Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Lauri Simões de Barros km 12, 18290-000, Buri, SP, Brazil; Laboratory of Electrochemical Sensors (LabSensE) Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná, 81.531-980, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Bioanalytics and Electrochemical Sensing (LBES), Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, 144 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada.
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Sensors (LabSensE) Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná, 81.531-980, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Electrochemical Sensors (LabSensE) Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Paraná, 81.531-980, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Bioanalytics and Electrochemical Sensing (LBES), Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba, 144 Dysart Road, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Center of Nature Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, Rod. Lauri Simões de Barros km 12, 18290-000, Buri, SP, Brazil.
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Hosnedlova B, Werle J, Cepova J, Narayanan VHB, Vyslouzilova L, Fernandez C, Parikesit AA, Kepinska M, Klapkova E, Kotaska K, Stepankova O, Bjorklund G, Prusa R, Kizek R. Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors for Identification of Viruses: A Critical Review. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2024:1-30. [PMID: 38753964 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2024.2343853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Due to their life cycle, viruses can disrupt the metabolism of their hosts, causing diseases. If we want to disrupt their life cycle, it is necessary to identify their presence. For this purpose, it is possible to use several molecular-biological and bioanalytical methods. The reference selection was performed based on electronic databases (2020-2023). This review focused on electrochemical methods with high sensitivity and selectivity (53% voltammetry/amperometry, 33% impedance, and 12% other methods) which showed their great potential for detecting various viruses. Moreover, the aforementioned electrochemical methods have considerable potential to be applicable for care-point use as they are portable due to their miniaturizability and fast speed analysis (minutes to hours), and are relatively easy to interpret. A total of 2011 articles were found, of which 86 original papers were subsequently evaluated (the majority of which are focused on human pathogens, whereas articles dealing with plant pathogens are in the minority). Thirty-two species of viruses were included in the evaluation. It was found that most of the examined research studies (77%) used nanotechnological modifications. Other ones performed immunological (52%) or genetic analyses (43%) for virus detection. 5% of the reports used peptides to increase the method's sensitivity. When evaluable, 65% of the research studies had LOD values in the order of ng or nM. The vast majority (79%) of the studies represent proof of concept and possibilities with low application potential and a high need of further research experimental work.
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- Bozena Hosnedlova
- BIOCEV, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Vestec, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Lab, School of Chemical & Biotechnology, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, India
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- Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Assistive Technologies, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- Department of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences, Jakarta, Timur, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Assistive Technologies, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), Mo i Rana, Norway
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Medical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic
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Hu X, Zhang M, Liu Y, Li YT, Li W, Li T, Li J, Xiao X, He Q, Zhang ZY, Zhang GJ. A portable transistor immunosensor for fast identification of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:239. [PMID: 38735951 PMCID: PMC11089749 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02440-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Widespread distribution of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) has led to catastrophic losses to the global pig farming industry. As a result, there is an urgent need for rapid, sensitive and accurate tests for PEDV to enable timely and effective interventions. In the present study, we develop and validate a floating gate carbon nanotubes field-effect transistor (FG CNT-FET)-based portable immunosensor for rapid identification of PEDV in a sensitive and accurate manner. To improve the affinity, a unique PEDV spike protein-specific monoclonal antibody is prepared by purification, and subsequently modified on FG CNT-FET sensor to recognize PEDV. The developed FET biosensor enables highly sensitive detection (LoD: 8.1 fg/mL and 100.14 TCID50/mL for recombinant spike proteins and PEDV, respectively), as well as satisfactory specificity. Notably, an integrated portable platform consisting of a pluggable FG CNT-FET chip and a portable device can discriminate PEDV positive from negative samples and even identify PEDV and porcine deltacoronavirus within 1 min with 100% accuracy. The portable sensing platform offers the capability to quickly, sensitively and accurately identify PEDV, which further points to a possibility of point of care (POC) applications of large-scale surveillance in pig breeding facilities.
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- Xiao Hu
- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan, 430065, P.R. China
- Department of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, 442000, P.R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Prevention & Control for African Swine Fever and Other Major Pig Diseases, Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- Hunan Institute of Advanced Sensing and Information Technology, Xiangtan University, Hunan, 411105, P. R. China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan, 430065, P.R. China
- Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, P.R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Prevention & Control for African Swine Fever and Other Major Pig Diseases, Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of Nanodevices and Center for Carbon-based Electronics, School of Electronics, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan, 430065, P.R. China
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan, 430065, P.R. China
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- National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Prevention & Control for African Swine Fever and Other Major Pig Diseases, Key Laboratory of Development of Veterinary Diagnostic Products, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for the Physics and Chemistry of Nanodevices and Center for Carbon-based Electronics, School of Electronics, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China.
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- School of Laboratory Medicine, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 16 Huangjia Lake West Road, Wuhan, 430065, P.R. China.
- Hubei Shizhen Laboratory, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, P.R. China.
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Liustrovaite V, Drobysh M, Ratautaite V, Ramanaviciene A, Rimkute A, Simanavicius M, Dalgediene I, Kucinskaite-Kodze I, Plikusiene I, Chen CF, Viter R, Ramanavicius A. Electrochemical biosensor for the evaluation of monoclonal antibodies targeting the N protein of SARS-CoV-2 virus. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 924:171042. [PMID: 38369150 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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The emergence of COVID-19 caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has prompted a global pandemic that requires continuous research and monitoring. This study presents a design of an electrochemical biosensing platform suitable for the evaluation of monoclonal antibodies targeting the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid (N) protein. Screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCE) modified with gold nanostructures (AuNS) were applied to design a versatile and sensitive sensing platform. Electrochemical techniques, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and square wave voltammetry (SWV), were used to investigate the interactions between immobilised recombinant N (rN) protein and several monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). The electrochemical characterisation of SPCE/AuNS/rN demonstrated a successful immobilisation of rN, enhancing the electron transfer kinetics. Affinity interactions between immobilised rN and four mAbs (mAb-4B3, mAb-4G6, mAb-12B2, and mAb-1G5) were explored. Although mAb-4B3 showed some non-linearity, the other monoclonal antibodies exhibited specific and well-defined interactions followed by the formation of an immune complex. The biosensing platform demonstrated high sensitivity in the linear range (LR) from 0.2 nM to 1 nM with limits of detection (LOD) ranging from 0.012 nM to 0.016 nM for mAb-4G6, mAb-12B2, and mAb-1G5 and limits of quantification (LOQ) values ranging from 0.035 nM to 0.139 nM, as determined by both EIS and SWV methods. These results highlight the system's potential for precise and selective detection of monoclonal antibodies specific to the rN. This electrochemical biosensing platform provides a promising route for the sensitive and accurate detection of monoclonal antibodies specific to the rN protein.
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- Viktorija Liustrovaite
- NanoTechnas - Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; Department of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical and Technological Sciences (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical and Technological Sciences (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- NanoTechnas - Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University (VU), Sauletekio Ave. 7, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University (VU), Sauletekio Ave. 7, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University (VU), Sauletekio Ave. 7, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University (VU), Sauletekio Ave. 7, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- NanoTechnas - Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Applied Mechanics, National Taiwan University, Taipei City 106, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, 19 Raina Blvd., Riga, LV 1586, Latvia; Center for Collective Use of Scientific Equipment, Sumy State University, 31, Sanatornaya st., 40018 Sumy, Ukraine.
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko St. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania; Department of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical and Technological Sciences (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Aditya T, Moitra P, Alafeef M, Skrodzki D, Pan D. Chiral Induction in 2D Borophene Nanoplatelets through Stereoselective Boron-Sulfur Conjugation. ACS NANO 2024; 18:11921-11932. [PMID: 38651695 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Chirality is a structural metric that connects biological and abiological forms of matter. Although much progress has been made in understanding the chemistry and physics of chiral inorganic nanoparticles over the past decade, almost nothing is known about chiral two-dimensional (2D) borophene nanoplatelets and their influence on complex biological networks. Borophene's polymorphic nature, derived from the bonding configurations among boron atoms, distinguishes it from other 2D materials and allows for further customization of its material properties. In this study, we describe a synthetic methodology for producing chiral 2D borophene nanoplatelets applicable to a variety of structural polymorphs. Using this methodology, we demonstrate feasibility of top-down synthesis of chiral χ3 and β12 phases of borophene nanoplatelets via interaction with chiral amino acids. The chiral nanoplatelets were physicochemically characterized extensively by various techniques. Results indicated that the thiol presenting amino acids, i.e., cysteine, coordinates with borophene in a site-selective manner, depending on its handedness through boron-sulfur conjugation. The observation has been validated by circular dichroism, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and 11B NMR studies. To understand how chiral nanoplatelets interact with biological systems, mammalian cell lines were exposed to them. Results showed that the achiral as well as the left- and right-handed biomimetic χ3 and β12 borophene nanoplatelets have distinct interaction with the cellular membrane, and their internalization pathway differs with their chirality. By engineering optical, physical, and chemical properties, these chiral 2D nanomaterials could be applied successfully to tuning complex biological events and find applications in photonics, sensing, catalysis, and biomedicine.
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- Teresa Aditya
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Millennium Science Complex, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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Yadav AK, Basavegowda N, Shirin S, Raju S, Sekar R, Somu P, Uthappa UT, Abdi G. Emerging Trends of Gold Nanostructures for Point-of-Care Biosensor-Based Detection of COVID-19. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01157-y. [PMID: 38703305 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01157-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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In 2019, a worldwide pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged. SARS-CoV-2 is the deadly microorganism responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has caused millions of deaths and irreversible health problems worldwide. To restrict the spread of SARS-CoV-2, accurate detection of COVID-19 is essential for the identification and control of infected cases. Although recent detection technologies such as the real-time polymerase chain reaction delivers an accurate diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, they require a long processing duration, expensive equipment, and highly skilled personnel. Therefore, a rapid diagnosis with accurate results is indispensable to offer effective disease suppression. Nanotechnology is the backbone of current science and technology developments including nanoparticles (NPs) that can biomimic the corona and develop deep interaction with its proteins because of their identical structures on the nanoscale. Various NPs have been extensively applied in numerous medical applications, including implants, biosensors, drug delivery, and bioimaging. Among them, point-of-care biosensors mediated with gold nanoparticles (GNPSs) have received great attention due to their accurate sensing characteristics, which are widely used in the detection of amino acids, enzymes, DNA, and RNA in samples. GNPS have reconstructed the biomedical application of biosensors because of its outstanding physicochemical characteristics. This review provides an overview of emerging trends in GNP-mediated point-of-care biosensor strategies for diagnosing various mutated forms of human coronaviruses that incorporate different transducers and biomarkers. The review also specifically highlights trends in gold nanobiosensors for coronavirus detection, ranging from the initial COVID-19 outbreak to its subsequent evolution into a pandemic.
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- Akhilesh Kumar Yadav
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, 413310, Taiwan
- Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, 221005, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38451, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, 221005, India
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, 201312, India
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- Bioengineering and Nano Medicine Group, Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, 33720, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, GST Road, Chinna Kolambakkam, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, 603308, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, School of Civil, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Dehmi Kalan, Off. Jaipur-Ajmeer Expressway, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303007, India.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Bioengineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, 75169, Iran.
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Drobysh M, Ratautaite V, Brazys E, Ramanaviciene A, Ramanavicius A. Molecularly imprinted composite-based biosensor for the determination of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 251:116043. [PMID: 38368643 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116043] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
Abstract
This article aims to present a comparative study of three polypyrrole-based molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) systems for the detection of the recombinant severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleocapsid protein (rN). The rN is known for its relatively low propensity to mutate compared to other SARS-CoV-2 antigens. The aforementioned systems include screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCE) modified with gold nanostructures (MIP1), platinum nanostructures (MIP2), and the unmodified SPCE (MIP3), which was used for control. Pulsed amperometric detection (PAD) was employed as the detection technique, offering the advantage of label-free detection without the need for an additional redox probe. Calibration curves were constructed using the obtained data to evaluate the response of each system. Non-imprinted systems were also tested in parallel to evaluate the contribution of non-specific binding and assess the affinity sensor's efficiency. The analysis of calibration curves revealed that the AuNS-based MIP1 system exhibited the lowest contribution of non-specific binding and displayed a better fit with the chosen fitting model compared to the other systems. Further analysis of this system included determining the limit of detection (LOD) (51.2 ± 2.8 pg/mL), the limit of quantification (LOQ) (153.9 ± 8.3 pg/mL), and a specificity test using a recombinant receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as a control. Based on the results, the AuNS-based MIP1 system demonstrated high specificity and sensitivity for the label-free detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein. The utilization of PAD without the need for additional redox probes makes this sensing system convenient and valuable for rapid and accurate virus detection.
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- Maryia Drobysh
- Department of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical and Technological Sciences (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, Vilnius, LT-10257, Lithuania
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- Department of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical and Technological Sciences (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, Vilnius, LT-10257, Lithuania
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko Str. 24, 03225 Vilnius, LT-03225, Lithuania
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- NanoTechnas - Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko Str. 24, 03225 Vilnius, LT-03225, Lithuania
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- Department of Nanotechnology, State Research Institute Center for Physical and Technological Sciences (FTMC), Sauletekio Ave. 3, Vilnius, LT-10257, Lithuania; Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University (VU), Naugarduko Str. 24, 03225 Vilnius, LT-03225, Lithuania.
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Zhang L, Liu J, Huang S, Zeng W, Li L, Fan X, Lu Z. A high-throughput DNA analysis method based on isothermal amplification on a suspension microarray for detecting mpox virus and viruses with comparable symptoms. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1299:342416. [PMID: 38499413 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342416] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by mpox virus (MPXV) infection. Since May 2022, there has been a marked increase in human mpox cases in different regions. Rash, fever, and sore throat are typical signs of mpox. However, other viruses, such as the B virus (BV), herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1), herpes simplex virus types 2 (HSV-2), and varicella zoster virus (VZV), can also infect people and cause comparable symptoms. Therefore, clinical symptoms and signs alone make distinguishing MPXV from these viruses difficult. RESULTS In this study, we combined suspension microarray technology with recombinase-aided amplification technology (RAA) to establish a high-throughput, sensitive, and quantitative method for detecting MPXV and other viruses that can cause similar symptoms. The experimental results confirmed that the technique has outstanding sensitivity, with a minimum detection limit (LOD) of 0.1 fM and a linear range of 0.3 fM to 20 pM, spanning five orders of magnitude. The approach also exhibits exquisite selectivity, as the amplified signal can only be detected when the target virus nucleic acid is present. Additionally, serum recoveries ranging from 80.52% to 119.09% suggest that the detection outcomes are generally considered reliable. Moreover, the time required for detection using this high-throughput method is very short. After DNA extraction, the detection signal amplified by isothermal amplification on the bead array can be obtained in just 1 h. SIGNIFICANCE AND NOVELTY Our research introduces a new technique that utilizes suspension microarray technology and isothermal amplification to create a high-throughput nucleic acid assay. This innovative method offers multiple benefits compared to current techniques, such as being cost-effective, time-efficient, highly sensitive, and having high throughput capabilities. Furthermore, the assay is applicable not only for detecting MPXV and viruses with similar symptoms, but also for clinical diagnostics, food safety, and environmental monitoring, rendering it an effective tool for screening harmful microorganisms.
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- Liming Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Molecular Pharmacology and Advanced Micro/Nano Diagnostic Technology, School of Tropical Medicine, Institute of Micro and Nanotechnology, School of Basic Medicine and Life Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Molecular Pharmacology and Advanced Micro/Nano Diagnostic Technology, School of Tropical Medicine, Institute of Micro and Nanotechnology, School of Basic Medicine and Life Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, China
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- Department of Medical Healthcare, Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine Affiliated Haikou Hospital, Haikou, 570208, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Molecular Pharmacology and Advanced Micro/Nano Diagnostic Technology, School of Tropical Medicine, Institute of Micro and Nanotechnology, School of Basic Medicine and Life Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Molecular Pharmacology and Advanced Micro/Nano Diagnostic Technology, School of Tropical Medicine, Institute of Micro and Nanotechnology, School of Basic Medicine and Life Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Molecular Pharmacology and Advanced Micro/Nano Diagnostic Technology, School of Tropical Medicine, Institute of Micro and Nanotechnology, School of Basic Medicine and Life Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Molecular Pharmacology and Advanced Micro/Nano Diagnostic Technology, School of Tropical Medicine, Institute of Micro and Nanotechnology, School of Basic Medicine and Life Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, 571199, China.
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Li X, Wang H, Qi X, Ji Y, Li F, Chen X, Li K, Li L. PCR Independent Strategy-Based Biosensors for RNA Detection. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:200. [PMID: 38667193 PMCID: PMC11048163 DOI: 10.3390/bios14040200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
Abstract
RNA is an important information and functional molecule. It can respond to the regulation of life processes and is also a key molecule in gene expression and regulation. Therefore, RNA detection technology has been widely used in many fields, especially in disease diagnosis, medical research, genetic engineering and other fields. However, the current RT-qPCR for RNA detection is complex, costly and requires the support of professional technicians, resulting in it not having great potential for rapid application in the field. PCR-free techniques are the most attractive alternative. They are a low-cost, simple operation method and do not require the support of large instruments, providing a new concept for the development of new RNA detection methods. This article reviews current PCR-free methods, overviews reported RNA biosensors based on electrochemistry, SPR, microfluidics, nanomaterials and CRISPR, and discusses their challenges and future research prospects in RNA detection.
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- Xinran Li
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (X.L.); (X.Q.); (F.L.)
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- Development Center of Science and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100176, China;
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (X.L.); (X.Q.); (F.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China;
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (X.L.); (X.Q.); (F.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China;
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (X.L.); (X.Q.); (F.L.)
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (X.L.); (X.Q.); (F.L.)
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Rocha J, de Oliveira JC, Bettini J, Strauss M, Selmi GS, Okazaki AK, de Oliveira RF, Lima RS, Santhiago M. Tuning the Chemical and Electrochemical Properties of Paper-Based Carbon Electrodes by Pyrolysis of Polydopamine. ACS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AU 2024; 4:188-200. [PMID: 38645575 PMCID: PMC11027207 DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.3c00063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Electrochemical paper-based analytical devices represent an important platform for portable, low-cost, affordable, and decentralized diagnostics. For this kind of application, chemical functionalization plays a pivotal role to ensure high clinical performance by tuning surface properties and the area of electrodes. However, controlling different surface properties of electrodes by using a single functionalization route is still challenging. In this work, we attempted to tune the wettability, chemical composition, and electroactive area of carbon-paper-based devices by thermally treating polydopamine (PDA) at different temperatures. PDA films were deposited onto pyrolyzed paper (PP) electrodes and thermally treated in the range of 300-1000 °C. After deposition of PDA, the surface is rich in nitrogen and oxygen, it is superhydrophilic, and it has a high electroactive area. As the temperature increases, the surface becomes hydrophobic, and the electroactive area decreases. The surface modifications were followed by Raman, X-ray photoelectron microscopy (XPS), laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM), contact angle, scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), electrical measurements, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and electrochemical experiments. In addition, the chemical composition of nitrogen species can be tuned on the surface. As a proof of concept, we employed PDA-treated surfaces to anchor [AuCl4]- ions. After electrochemical reduction, we observed that it is possible to control the size of the nanoparticles on the surface. Our route opens a new avenue to add versatility to electrochemical interfaces in the field of paper-based electrochemical biosensors.
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- Jaqueline
F. Rocha
- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
- Federal
University of ABC, São Paulo, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil
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- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
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- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
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- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
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- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
- Universidade
Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Física
Gleb Wataghin, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-859, Brazil
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- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
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- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
- Universidade
Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Física
Gleb Wataghin, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-859, Brazil
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- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
- Federal
University of ABC, São Paulo, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil
- Institute
of Chemistry, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-970, Brazil
- São
Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University
of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Carlos 09210-580, Brazil
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- Brazilian
Nanotechnology National Laboratory, Brazilian
Center for Research in Energy and Materials, São Paulo, Campinas 13083-100, Brazil
- Federal
University of ABC, São Paulo, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil
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Mustapa MA, Yuzir A, Latif AA, Ambran S, Abdullah N. A nucleic acid-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering of gold nanorods in N-gene integrated principal component analysis for COVID-19 detection. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 311:123977. [PMID: 38310743 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.123977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
Abstract
A rapid, simple, sensitive, and selective point-of-care diagnosis tool kit is vital for detecting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) based on the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strain. Currently, the reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is the best technique to detect the disease. Although a good sensitivity has been observed in RT-PCR, the isolation and screening process for high sample volume is limited due to the time-consuming and laborious work. This study introduced a nucleic acid-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensor to detect the nucleocapsid gene (N-gene) of SARS-CoV-2. The Raman scattering signal was amplified using gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) possessing a rod-like morphology to improve the SERS effect, which was approximately 12-15 nm in diameter and 40-50 nm in length. These nanoparticles were functionalised with the single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (ssDNA) complemented with the N-gene. Furthermore, the study demonstrates method selectivity by strategically testing the same virus genome at different locations. This focused approach showcases the method's capability to discern specific genetic variations, ensuring accuracy in viral detection. A multivariate statistical analysis technique was then applied to analyse the raw SERS spectra data using the principal component analysis (PCA). An acceptable variance amount was demonstrated by the overall variance (82.4 %) for PC1 and PC2, which exceeded the desired value of 80 %. These results successfully revealed the hidden information in the raw SERS spectra data. The outcome suggested a more significant thymine base detection than other nitrogenous bases at wavenumbers 613, 779, 1219, 1345, and 1382 cm-1. Adenine was also less observed at 734 cm-1, and ssDNA-RNA hybridisations were presented in the ketone with amino base SERS bands in 1746, 1815, 1871, and 1971 cm-1 of the fingerprint. Overall, the N-gene could be detected as low as 0.1 nM within 10 mins of incubation time. This approach could be developed as an alternative point-of-care diagnosis tool kit to detect and monitor the COVID-19 disease.
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- M A Mustapa
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ChEE), Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ChEE), Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE), Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering (ChEE), Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Rossetti M, Srisomwat C, Urban M, Rosati G, Maroli G, Yaman Akbay HG, Chailapakul O, Merkoçi A. Unleashing inkjet-printed nanostructured electrodes and battery-free potentiostat for the DNA-based multiplexed detection of SARS-CoV-2 genes. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 250:116079. [PMID: 38295580 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116079] [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: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
Abstract
Following the global COVID-19 pandemic triggered by SARS-CoV-2, the need for rapid, specific and cost-effective point-of-care diagnostic solutions remains paramount. Even though COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, the disease still poses a global threat leading to deaths, and it continues to change with the risk of new variants emerging causing a new surge in cases and deaths. Here, we address the urgent need for rapid, cost-effective and point-of-care diagnostic solutions for SARS-CoV-2. We propose a multiplexed DNA-based sensing platform that utilizes inkjet-printed nanostructured gold electrodes and an inkjet-printed battery-free near-field communication (NFC) potentiostat for the simultaneous quantitative detection of two SARS-CoV-2 genes, the ORF1ab and the N gene. The detection strategy based on the formation of an RNA-DNA sandwich structure leads to a highly specific electrochemical output. The inkjet-printed nanostructured gold electrodes providing a large surface area enable efficient binding and increase the sensitivity. The inkjet-printed battery-free NFC potentiostat enables rapid measurements and real-time data analysis via a smartphone application, making the platform accessible and portable. With the advantages of speed (5 min), simplicity, sensitivity (low pM range, ∼450% signal gain) and cost-effectiveness, the proposed platform is a promising alternative for point-of-care diagnostics and high-throughput analysis that complements the COVID-19 diagnostic toolkit.
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- Marianna Rossetti
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, UAB Campus, 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Electrochemistry and Optical Spectroscopy Center of Excellence (EOSCE), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, UAB Campus, 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Campus de la UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, UAB Campus, 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, UAB Campus, 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Campus de la UAB, Bellaterra, Barcelona, 08193, Spain; Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Eléctrica Alfredo Desages (IIIE), Universidad Nacional del Sur, CONICET, Avenida Colón 80 Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, UAB Campus, 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Electrochemistry and Optical Spectroscopy Center of Excellence (EOSCE), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, UAB Campus, 08193, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain; ICREA Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats, Passeig Lluís Companys 23, 08010, Barcelona, Spain.
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Pan M, Zhao Y, Qiao J, Meng X. Electrochemical biosensors for pathogenic microorganisms detection based on recognition elements. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024; 69:283-304. [PMID: 38367165 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-024-01144-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
Abstract
The worldwide spread of pathogenic microorganisms poses a significant risk to human health. Electrochemical biosensors have emerged as dependable analytical tools for the point-of-care detection of pathogens and can effectively compensate for the limitations of conventional techniques. Real-time analysis, high throughput, portability, and rapidity make them pioneering tools for on-site detection of pathogens. Herein, this work comprehensively reviews the recent advances in electrochemical biosensors for pathogen detection, focusing on those based on the classification of recognition elements, and summarizes their principles, current challenges, and prospects. This review was conducted by a systematic search of PubMed and Web of Science databases to obtain relevant literature and construct a basic framework. A total of 171 publications were included after online screening and data extraction to obtain information of the research advances in electrochemical biosensors for pathogen detection. According to the findings, the research of electrochemical biosensors in pathogen detection has been increasing yearly in the past 3 years, which has a broad development prospect, but most of the biosensors have performance or economic limitations and are still in the primary stage. Therefore, significant research and funding are required to fuel the rapid development of electrochemical biosensors. The overview comprehensively evaluates the recent advances in different types of electrochemical biosensors utilized in pathogen detection, with a view to providing insights into future research directions in biosensors.
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- Mengting Pan
- School of Medical Laboratory, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China
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- School of Medical Laboratory, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China
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- School of Medical Laboratory, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China
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- School of Medical Laboratory, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, 261053, Shandong, China.
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Panicker LR, Kummari S, Keerthanaa MR, Rao Bommi J, Koteshwara Reddy K, Yugender Goud K. Trends and challenges in electroanalytical biosensing methodologies for infectious viral diseases. Bioelectrochemistry 2024; 156:108594. [PMID: 37984310 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108594] [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: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
Abstract
Viral pandemic diseases have disruptive global consequences leading to millions of deaths and a severe impact on the global economy. Inadequate preventative protocols have led to an overwhelming demand for intensive care leading to uncontrollable burdens and even breakdown of healthcare sectors across many countries. The rapid detection of viral disease helps in the understanding of the relevant intricacies, helping to tackle infection with improved guidelines. Portable biosensor devices offer promising solutions by facilitating on-site detection of viral pathogens. This review summarizes the latest innovative strategies reported using electroanalytical methods for the screening of viral antigens. The structural components of viruses and their categories are presented followed by the various recognition elements and transduction techniques involved in biosensors. Core sections focus on biosensors reported for viral genomic detection(DNA and RNA) and antigenic capsid protein. Strategies for addressing the challenges of electroanalytical biosensing of viral components are also presented. The advantages, and disadvantages of biorecognition elements and nanozymes for the detection of viral disease are highlighted. Such technical insights will help researchers working in chemistry, and biochemistry as well as clinicians working in medical diagnostics.
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- Lakshmi R Panicker
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Palakkad, Kerala 678 557, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Palakkad, Kerala 678 557, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Palakkad, Kerala 678 557, India
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Palakkad, Kerala 678 557, India.
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Lei Y, Xu D. Rapid Nucleic Acid Diagnostic Technology for Pandemic Diseases. Molecules 2024; 29:1527. [PMID: 38611806 PMCID: PMC11013254 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29071527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The recent global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has enormously promoted the development of diagnostic technology. To control the spread of pandemic diseases and achieve rapid screening of the population, ensuring that patients receive timely treatment, rapid diagnosis has become the top priority in the development of clinical technology. This review article aims to summarize the current rapid nucleic acid diagnostic technologies applied to pandemic disease diagnosis, from rapid extraction and rapid amplification to rapid detection. We also discuss future prospects in the development of rapid nucleic acid diagnostic technologies.
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- Yu Lei
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, China;
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing 100190, China;
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Chen H, Zhuang Z, Xu N, Feng Y, Fang K, Tan C, Tan Y. Simple, Visual, Point-of-Care SARS-CoV-2 Detection Incorporating Recombinase Polymerase Amplification and Target DNA-Protein Crosslinking Enhanced Chemiluminescence. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:135. [PMID: 38534242 DOI: 10.3390/bios14030135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, driven by persistent SARS-CoV-2 transmission, threatens human health worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for an efficient, low-cost, rapid SARS-CoV-2 detection method. Herein, we developed a point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 detection method incorporating recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) and DNA-protein crosslinking chemiluminescence (DPCL) (RPADPCL). RPADPCL involves the crosslinking of biotinylated double-stranded RPA DNA products with horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-labeled streptavidin (SA-HRP). Modified products are captured using SA-labeled magnetic beads, and then analyzed using a chemiluminescence detector and smartphone after the addition of a chemiluminescent substrate. Under optimal conditions, the RPADPCL limit of detection (LOD) was observed to be 6 copies (within the linear detection range of 1-300 copies) for a plasmid containing the SARS-CoV-2 N gene and 15 copies (within the linear range of 10-500 copies) for in vitro transcribed (IVT) SARS-CoV-2 RNA. The proposed method is convenient, specific, visually intuitive, easy to use, and does not require external excitation. The effective RPADPCL detection of SARS-CoV-2 in complex matrix systems was verified by testing simulated clinical samples containing 10% human saliva or a virus transfer medium (VTM) spiked with a plasmid containing a SARS-CoV-2 N gene sequence or SARS-CoV-2 IVT RNA. Consequently, this method has great potential for detecting targets in clinical samples.
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- Hui Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- School of Food and Drug, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Ganesh PS, Elugoke SE, Lee SH, Kim SY, Ebenso EE. Smart and emerging point of care electrochemical sensors based on nanomaterials for SARS-CoV-2 virus detection: Towards designing a future rapid diagnostic tool. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141269. [PMID: 38307334 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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In the recent years, researchers from all over the world have become interested in the fabrication of advanced and innovative electrochemical and/or biosensors for respiratory virus detection with the use of nanotechnology. These fabricated sensors demonstrated a number of benefits, including precision, affordability, accessibility, and miniaturization which makes them a promising test method for point-of-care (PoC) screening for SARS-CoV-2 viral infection. In order to comprehend the principles of electrochemical sensing and the role of various types of sensing interfaces, we comprehensively explored the underlying principles of electroanalytical methods and terminologies related to it in this review. In addition, it is addressed how to fabricate electrochemical sensing devices incorporating nanomaterials as graphene, metal/metal oxides, metal organic frameworks (MOFs), MXenes, quantum dots, and polymers. We took an effort to carefully compile current developments, advantages, drawbacks, possible solutions in nanomaterials based electrochemical sensors.
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- Pattan Siddappa Ganesh
- Interaction Laboratory, Advanced Technology Research Center, Future Convergence Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 330-708, Republic of Korea.
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- Centre for Material Science, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa; Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa
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- Interaction Laboratory, Advanced Technology Research Center, Future Convergence Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 330-708, Republic of Korea
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- Interaction Laboratory, Advanced Technology Research Center, Future Convergence Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, 330-708, Republic of Korea.
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- Centre for Material Science, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa; Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa.
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Liu H, He L, Kuzmanović M, Huang Y, Zhang L, Zhang Y, Zhu Q, Ren Y, Dong Y, Cardon L, Gou M. Advanced Nanomaterials in Medical 3D Printing. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301121. [PMID: 38009766 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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3D printing is now recognized as a significant tool for medical research and clinical practice, leading to the emergence of medical 3D printing technology. It is essential to improve the properties of 3D-printed products to meet the demand for medical use. The core of generating qualified 3D printing products is to develop advanced materials and processes. Taking advantage of nanomaterials with tunable and distinct physical, chemical, and biological properties, integrating nanotechnology into 3D printing creates new opportunities for advancing medical 3D printing field. Recently, some attempts are made to improve medical 3D printing through nanotechnology, providing new insights into developing advanced medical 3D printing technology. With high-resolution 3D printing technology, nano-structures can be directly fabricated for medical applications. Incorporating nanomaterials into the 3D printing material system can improve the properties of the 3D-printed medical products. At the same time, nanomaterials can be used to expand novel medical 3D printing technologies. This review introduced the strategies and progresses of improving medical 3D printing through nanotechnology and discussed challenges in clinical translation.
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- Haofan Liu
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Huahang Microcreate Technology Co., Ltd, Chengdu, 610042, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Chengdu OrganoidMed Medical Laboratory, Chengdu, 610000, China
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- Centre for Polymer and Material Technologies, Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Ghent, 9159052, Belgium
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Zhang X, Yao J, Gong X, Sun J, Wang R, Wang L, Liu L, Huang Y. Paper electrophoretic enrichment-assisted ultrasensitive SERS detection. Food Chem 2024; 434:137416. [PMID: 37734149 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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To achieve sensitive detection of trace substances in fluids by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), effective enrichment of molecules at subwavelength regions (hot spots) with a large enhancement is adopted. In this work, a glass fibre paper with Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) is employed for electrodynamic enrichment of analytes in fluids by paper electrophoresis integrated with field amplification sample stacking (FASS) and capillary effects to obtain both Raman and SERS convenient and sensitive detection. With the help of electrophoretic enrichment on the glass fibre paper and surface plasmon enhancement on the AgNPs, this paper electrophoretic enrichment could improve the detection limit of Raman and SERS detection by more than an order of magnitude, even achieving a SERS detection limit of 10-17 M for Nile Blue A. Furthermore, this flexible SERS detection method can also detect trace organic contaminants at the ppt level in aquaculture and food applications.
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- Xiumei Zhang
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Smart Materials, College of Physics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Smart Materials, College of Physics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Analytical and Testing Center, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Smart Materials, College of Physics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Smart Materials, College of Physics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Optoelectronics Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, China.
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Smart Materials, College of Physics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Smart Materials, College of Physics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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Jeon E, Koo B, Kim S, Kim J, Yu Y, Jang H, Lee M, Kim SH, Kang T, Kim SK, Kwak R, Shin Y, Lee J. Biporous silica nanostructure-induced nanovortex in microfluidics for nucleic acid enrichment, isolation, and PCR-free detection. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1366. [PMID: 38355558 PMCID: PMC10866868 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45467-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Efficient pathogen enrichment and nucleic acid isolation are critical for accurate and sensitive diagnosis of infectious diseases, especially those with low pathogen levels. Our study introduces a biporous silica nanofilms-embedded sample preparation chip for pathogen and nucleic acid enrichment/isolation. This chip features unique biporous nanostructures comprising large and small pore layers. Computational simulations confirm that these nanostructures enhance the surface area and promote the formation of nanovortex, resulting in improved capture efficiency. Notably, the chip demonstrates a 100-fold lower limit of detection compared to conventional methods used for nucleic acid detection. Clinical validations using patient samples corroborate the superior sensitivity of the chip when combined with the luminescence resonance energy transfer assay. The enhanced sample preparation efficiency of the chip, along with the facile and straightforward synthesis of the biporous nanostructures, offers a promising solution for polymer chain reaction-free detection of nucleic acids.
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- Eunyoung Jeon
- Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Natural Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Natural Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Convergence Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Convergence Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Bionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Bionanotechnology Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Augmented Safety Systems with Intelligence, Sensing and Tracking (ASSIST), Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Convergence Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Natural Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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Shi Z, Li Y, Wu X, Chen B, Sun W, Guo C, Li CM. Integrated Sandwich-Paper 3D Cell Sensing Device to In Situ Wirelessly Monitor H 2O 2 Released from Living Cells. Anal Chem 2024. [PMID: 38324759 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c05639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Point-of-care testing (POCT) has attracted great interest because of its prominent advantages of rapidness, precision, portability, and real-time monitoring, thus becoming a powerful biomedical device in early clinical diagnosis and convenient medical treatments. However, its complicated manufacturing process and high expense severely impede mass production and broad applications. Herein, an innovative but inexpensive integrated sandwich-paper three-dimensional (3D) cell sensing device is fabricated to in situ wirelessly detect H2O2 released from living cells. The paper-based electrochemical sensing device was constructed by a sealed sandwiched bottom plastic film/fiber paper/top hole-centered plastic film that was printed with patterned electrodes. A new (Fe, Mn)3(PO4)2/N-doped carbon nanorod was developed and immobilized on the sensing carbon electrode while cell culture solution filled the exposed fiber paper, allowing living cells to grow on the fiber paper surrounding the electrode. Due to the significantly shortening diffusion distance to access the sensing sites by such a unique device and a rationally tuned ratio of Fe2+/Mn2+, the device exhibits a fast response time (0.2 s), a low detection limit (0.4 μM), and a wide detection range (2-3200 μM). This work offers great promise for a low-cost and highly sensitive POCT device for practical clinic diagnosis and broad POCT biomedical applications.
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- Zhuanzhuan Shi
- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215011, China
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215011, China
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215011, China
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials and Photoelectrochemistry of Haikou, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, China
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215011, China
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215011, China
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Wang R, Zhu B, Young P, Luo Y, Taylor J, Cameron AJ, Squire CJ, Travas-Sejdic J. A Portable and Disposable Electrochemical Sensor Utilizing Laser-Scribed Graphene for Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Detection. BIOSENSORS 2023; 14:10. [PMID: 38248387 PMCID: PMC10813335 DOI: 10.3390/bios14010010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 was the greatest global threat to human health in the last three years. The most widely used methodologies for the diagnosis of COVID-19 are quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and rapid antigen tests (RATs). PCR is time-consuming and requires specialized instrumentation operated by skilled personnel. In contrast, RATs can be used in-home or at point-of-care but are less sensitive, leading to a higher rate of false negative results. In this work, we describe the development of a disposable, electrochemical, and laser-scribed graphene-based biosensor strips for COVID-19 detection that exploits a split-ester bond ligase system (termed 'EsterLigase') for immobilization of a virus-specific nanobody to maintain the out-of-plane orientation of the probe to ensure the efficacy of the probe-target recognition process. An anti-spike VHH E nanobody, genetically fused with the EsterLigase domain, was used as the specific probe for the spike receptor-binding domain (SP-RBD) protein as the target. The recognition between the two was measured by the change in the charge transfer resistance determined by fitting the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) spectra. The developed LSG-based biosensor achieved a linear detection range for the SP-RBD from 150 pM to 15 nM with a sensitivity of 0.0866 [log(M)]-1 and a limit of detection (LOD) of 7.68 pM.
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- Runzhong Wang
- Centre for Innovative Materials and Health, School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (R.W.); (B.Z.)
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- Centre for Innovative Materials and Health, School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (R.W.); (B.Z.)
- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand;
- MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (P.Y.); (J.T.); (C.J.S.)
- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Micro- and Nano-Technology Research Center, State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China;
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (P.Y.); (J.T.); (C.J.S.)
- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand;
- MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (P.Y.); (J.T.); (C.J.S.)
- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (P.Y.); (J.T.); (C.J.S.)
- Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Centre for Innovative Materials and Health, School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; (R.W.); (B.Z.)
- School of Chemical Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand;
- MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
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Moitra M, Alafeef M, Narasimhan A, Kakaria V, Moitra P, Pan D. Diagnosis of COVID-19 with simultaneous accurate prediction of cardiac abnormalities from chest computed tomographic images. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290494. [PMID: 38096254 PMCID: PMC10721010 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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COVID-19 has potential consequences on the pulmonary and cardiovascular health of millions of infected people worldwide. Chest computed tomographic (CT) imaging has remained the first line of diagnosis for individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2. However, differentiating COVID-19 from other types of pneumonia and predicting associated cardiovascular complications from the same chest-CT images have remained challenging. In this study, we have first used transfer learning method to distinguish COVID-19 from other pneumonia and healthy cases with 99.2% accuracy. Next, we have developed another CNN-based deep learning approach to automatically predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in COVID-19 patients compared to the normal subjects with 97.97% accuracy. Our model was further validated against cardiac CT-based markers including cardiac thoracic ratio (CTR), pulmonary artery to aorta ratio (PA/A), and presence of calcified plaque. Thus, we successfully demonstrate that CT-based deep learning algorithms can be employed as a dual screening diagnostic tool to diagnose COVID-19 and differentiate it from other pneumonia, and also predicts CVD risk associated with COVID-19 infection.
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- Moumita Moitra
- Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis, Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, State College, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Lee S, Bi L, Chen H, Lin D, Mei R, Wu Y, Chen L, Joo SW, Choo J. Recent advances in point-of-care testing of COVID-19. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:8500-8530. [PMID: 37999922 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00709j] [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: 11/25/2023]
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Advances in microfluidic device miniaturization and system integration contribute to the development of portable, handheld, and smartphone-compatible devices. These advancements in diagnostics have the potential to revolutionize the approach to detect and respond to future pandemics. Accordingly, herein, recent advances in point-of-care testing (POCT) of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using various microdevices, including lateral flow assay strips, vertical flow assay strips, microfluidic channels, and paper-based microfluidic devices, are reviewed. However, visual determination of the diagnostic results using only microdevices leads to many false-negative results due to the limited detection sensitivities of these devices. Several POCT systems comprising microdevices integrated with portable optical readers have been developed to address this issue. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, effective POCT strategies for COVID-19 based on optical detection methods have been established. They can be categorized into fluorescence, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy, and wearable sensing. We introduced next-generation pandemic sensing methods incorporating artificial intelligence that can be used to meet global health needs in the future. Additionally, we have discussed appropriate responses of various testing devices to emerging infectious diseases and prospective preventive measures for the post-pandemic era. We believe that this review will be helpful for preparing for future infectious disease outbreaks.
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- Sungwoon Lee
- Department of Chemistry, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, South Korea.
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- School of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- School of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bianzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Yantai 264003, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Yantai 264003, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Coastal Environmental Processes and Ecological Remediation, Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research, Yantai 264003, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bianzhou Medical University, Yantai, 264003, China
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- Department of Information Communication, Materials, and Chemistry Convergence Technology, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, South Korea.
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Qiu G, Zhang X, deMello AJ, Yao M, Cao J, Wang J. On-site airborne pathogen detection for infection risk mitigation. Chem Soc Rev 2023; 52:8531-8579. [PMID: 37882143 PMCID: PMC10712221 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00417a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Human-infecting pathogens that transmit through the air pose a significant threat to public health. As a prominent instance, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that caused the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in an unprecedented manner over the past few years. Despite the dissipating pandemic gloom, the lessons we have learned in dealing with pathogen-laden aerosols should be thoroughly reviewed because the airborne transmission risk may have been grossly underestimated. From a bioanalytical chemistry perspective, on-site airborne pathogen detection can be an effective non-pharmaceutic intervention (NPI) strategy, with on-site airborne pathogen detection and early-stage infection risk evaluation reducing the spread of disease and enabling life-saving decisions to be made. In light of this, we summarize the recent advances in highly efficient pathogen-laden aerosol sampling approaches, bioanalytical sensing technologies, and the prospects for airborne pathogen exposure measurement and evidence-based transmission interventions. We also discuss open challenges facing general bioaerosols detection, such as handling complex aerosol samples, improving sensitivity for airborne pathogen quantification, and establishing a risk assessment system with high spatiotemporal resolution for mitigating airborne transmission risks. This review provides a multidisciplinary outlook for future opportunities to improve the on-site airborne pathogen detection techniques, thereby enhancing the preparedness for more on-site bioaerosols measurement scenarios, such as monitoring high-risk pathogens on airplanes, weaponized pathogen aerosols, influenza variants at the workplace, and pollutant correlated with sick building syndromes.
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- Guangyu Qiu
- Institute of Medical Robotics, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg1, Zürich, Switzerland
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University, China
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- Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, China
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zürich 8093, Switzerland
- Laboratory for Advanced Analytical Technologies, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Dübendorf 8600, Switzerland
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Liu Y, Yang Y, Wang G, Wang D, Shao PL, Tang J, He T, Zheng J, Hu R, Liu Y, Xu Z, Niu D, Lv J, Yang J, Xiao H, Wu S, He S, Tang Z, Liu Y, Tang M, Jiang X, Yuan J, Dai H, Zhang B. Multiplexed discrimination of SARS-CoV-2 variants via plasmonic-enhanced fluorescence in a portable and automated device. Nat Biomed Eng 2023; 7:1636-1648. [PMID: 37735541 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-023-01092-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Portable assays for the rapid identification of lineages of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are needed to aid large-scale efforts in monitoring the evolution of the virus. Here we report a multiplexed assay in a microarray format for the detection, via isothermal amplification and plasmonic-gold-enhanced near-infrared fluorescence, of variants of SARS-CoV-2. The assay, which has single-nucleotide specificity for variant discrimination, single-RNA-copy sensitivity and does not require RNA extraction, discriminated 12 lineages of SARS-CoV-2 (in three mutational hotspots of the Spike protein) and detected the virus in nasopharyngeal swabs from 1,034 individuals at 98.8% sensitivity and 100% specificity, with 97.6% concordance with genome sequencing in variant discrimination. We also report a compact, portable and fully automated device integrating the entire swab-to-result workflow and amenable to the point-of-care detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants. Portable, rapid, accurate and multiplexed assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants and lineages may facilitate variant-surveillance efforts.
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- Ying Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Disease, State Key Discipline of Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Department, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Second Hospital Affiliated to Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target and Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Disease, State Key Discipline of Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Department, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Second Hospital Affiliated to Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Disease, State Key Discipline of Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Department, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Second Hospital Affiliated to Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China.
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Immunity, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Disease, State Key Discipline of Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Department, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Second Hospital Affiliated to Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China.
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Dighe K, Moitra P, Gunaseelan N, Alafeef M, Jensen T, Rafferty C, Pan D. Highly-Specific Single-Stranded Oligonucleotides and Functional Nanoprobes for Clinical Determination of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infections. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304009. [PMID: 37870167 PMCID: PMC10754082 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Early detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) is the key to controlling the spread of these bacterial infections. An important step in developing biosensors involves identifying reliable sensing probes against specific genetic targets for CT and NG. Here, the authors have designed single-stranded oligonucleotides (ssDNAs) targeting mutually conserved genetic regions of cryptic plasmid and chromosomal DNA of both CT and NG. The 5'- and 3'- ends of these ssDNAs are differentially functionalized with thiol groups and coupled with gold nanoparticles (AuNP) to develop absorbance-based assay. The AuNPs agglomerate selectively in the presence of its target DNA sequence and demonstrate a change in their surface plasmon resonance. The optimized assay is then used to detect both CT and NG DNA extracted from 60 anonymized clinical samples with a clinical sensitivity of ∼100%. The limit of detection of the assays are found to be 7 and 5 copies/µL for CT and NG respectively. Furthermore, it can successfully detect the DNA levels of these two bacteria without the need for DNA extraction and via a lateral flow-based platform. These assays thus hold the potential to be employed in clinics for rapid and efficient monitoring of sexually transmitted infections.
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- Ketan Dighe
- Department of PediatricsCentre of Blood Oxygen Transport & HemostasisUniversity of Maryland Baltimore School of MedicineBaltimoreMaryland21201USA
- Department of Chemical & Biochemical EngineeringUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore CountyMaryland21250USA
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- Department of PediatricsCentre of Blood Oxygen Transport & HemostasisUniversity of Maryland Baltimore School of MedicineBaltimoreMaryland21201USA
- Department of Nuclear EngineeringThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- Department of PediatricsCentre of Blood Oxygen Transport & HemostasisUniversity of Maryland Baltimore School of MedicineBaltimoreMaryland21201USA
- Department of Chemical & Biochemical EngineeringUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore CountyMaryland21250USA
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- Department of PediatricsCentre of Blood Oxygen Transport & HemostasisUniversity of Maryland Baltimore School of MedicineBaltimoreMaryland21201USA
- Department of Chemical & Biochemical EngineeringUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore CountyMaryland21250USA
- Department of Nuclear EngineeringThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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- Cancer Center at IllinoisUniversity of Illinois Urbana‐Champaign405 N. Mathews Ave.UrbanaIL61801‐2325USA
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- Department of Family MedicineCarle Health1818 E Windsor Rd.UrbanaIL61802USA
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- Department of PediatricsCentre of Blood Oxygen Transport & HemostasisUniversity of Maryland Baltimore School of MedicineBaltimoreMaryland21201USA
- Department of Chemical & Biochemical EngineeringUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore CountyMaryland21250USA
- Department of Biomedical EngineeringThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
- Department of Nuclear EngineeringThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringThe Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPA16802USA
- Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences101 Huck Life Sciences BuildingUniversity ParkPA16802USA
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Janićijević Ž, Nguyen-Le TA, Alsadig A, Cela I, Žilėnaite R, Tonmoy TH, Kubeil M, Bachmann M, Baraban L. Methods gold standard in clinic millifluidics multiplexed extended gate field-effect transistor biosensor with gold nanoantennae as signal amplifiers. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 241:115701. [PMID: 37757510 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115701] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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We present a portable multiplexed biosensor platform based on the extended gate field-effect transistor and demonstrate its amplified response thanks to gold nanoparticle-based bioconjugates introduced as a part of the immunoassay. The platform comprises a disposable chip hosting an array of 32 extended gate electrodes, a readout module based on a single transistor operating in constant charge mode, and a multiplexer to scan sensing electrodes one-by-one. Although employing only off-the-shelf electronic components, our platform achieves sensitivities comparable to fully customized nanofabricated potentiometric sensors. In particular, it reaches a detection limit of 0.2 fM for the pure molecular assay when sensing horseradish peroxidase-linked secondary antibody (∼0.4 nM reached by standard microplate methods). Furthermore, with the gold nanoparticle bioconjugation format, we demonstrate ca. 5-fold amplification of the potentiometric response compared to a pure molecular assay, at the detection limit of 13.3 fM. Finally, we elaborate on the mechanism of this amplification and propose that nanoparticle-mediated disruption of the diffusion barrier layer is the main contributor to the potentiometric signal enhancement. These results show the great potential of our portable, sensitive, and cost-efficient biosensor for multidimensional diagnostics in the clinical and laboratory settings, including e.g., serological tests or pathogen screening.
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- Željko Janićijević
- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany; Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko g. 24, LT-03225, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Bautzner Landstraße 400, 01328, Dresden, Germany.
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Abrha FH, Wondimu TH, Kahsay MH, Fufa Bakare F, Andoshe DM, Kim JY. Graphene-based biosensors for detecting coronavirus: a brief review. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:18184-18197. [PMID: 37927083 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04583h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease has affected the globe with 770 437 327 confirmed cases, including about 6 956 900 deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) as of September 2023. Hence, it is imperative to develop diagnostic technologies, such as a rapid cost-effective SARS-CoV-2 detection method. A typical biosensor enables biomolecule detection with an appropriate transducer by generating a measurable signal from the sample. Graphene can be employed as a component for ultrasensitive and selective biosensors based on its physical, optical, and electrochemical properties. Herein, we briefly review graphene-based electrochemical, field-effect transistor (FET), and surface plasmon biosensors for detecting the SARS-CoV-2 target. In addition, details on the surface modification, immobilization, sensitivity and limit of detection (LOD) of all three sensors with regard to SARS-CoV-2 were reported. Finally, the point-of-care (POC) detection of SARS-CoV-2 using a portable smartphone and a wearable watch is a current topic of interest.
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- Filimon Hadish Abrha
- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Aksum University, Aksum 1010, Ethiopia
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia.
- Center of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle 231, Ethiopia
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia.
- Center of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia.
- Center of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama 1888, Ethiopia
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Robinson C, Juska VB, O'Riordan A. Surface chemistry applications and development of immunosensors using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy: A comprehensive review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 237:116877. [PMID: 37579966 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Immunosensors are promising alternatives as detection platforms for the current gold standards methods. Electrochemical immunosensors have already proven their capability for the sensitive, selective, detection of target biomarkers specific to COVID-19, varying cancers or Alzheimer's disease, etc. Among the electrochemical techniques, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is a highly sensitive technique which examines the impedance of an electrochemical cell over a range of frequencies. There are several important critical requirements for the construction of successful impedimetric immunosensor. The applied surface chemistry and immobilisation protocol have impact on the electroanalytical performance of the developed immunosensors. In this Review, we summarise the building blocks of immunosensors based on EIS, including self-assembly monolayers, nanomaterials, polymers, immobilisation protocols and antibody orientation.
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- Caoimhe Robinson
- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, T12 R5CP, Cork, Ireland
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, T12 R5CP, Cork, Ireland.
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, T12 R5CP, Cork, Ireland.
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Lu X, Zhang D, Chen X, Yao C, Li Z. Interfacial Profiling of MicroRNAs at Patterned Nanogaps for an Integrated Microfluidic-SERS Liquid Biopsy. Anal Chem 2023; 95:16049-16053. [PMID: 37781972 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c02945] [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: 10/03/2023]
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A versatile microfluidic-SERS barcoding system is developed for sensitive and multiplexed imaging of circulating microRNAs through interfacial probing of encoded nanorod aggregates at diverse patterned nanogaps. The use of a single-layer, vertically oriented nanorod array creates a plasmonic coupling-based electromagnetic field with enormously enhanced Raman outputs. The introduction of the herringbone micromixer with circulated microflow sampling accelerates the hybridization and capture of nanorod aggregates on the plasmonic substrate. The method is able to achieve ideal sensitivities at subfemtomolar levels for four miRNAs, with multiplexed assay capability for an integrated liquid biopsy. The on-chip digital profiling of serum miRNAs in mapping and barcoding formats enable both clear discrimination of untreated cancer patients from the healthy cohort and precise classification of tumor stages, metastatic conditions, and subtypes, with an overall accuracy of 94%. The SERS-based microfluidic barcoding system therefore holds great promise in early cancer screening, diagnosis, and prognosis.
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- Xiaohui Lu
- College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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Mandal N, Mitra R, Pramanick B. C-MEMS-derived glassy carbon electrochemical biosensors for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2023; 9:137. [PMID: 37937185 PMCID: PMC10625972 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00601-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, the world has experienced more than 766 million cases of positive SARS-CoV-2 infection and more than 6.9 million deaths due to COVID through May 2023. The WHO declared a pandemic due to the rapid spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, and the fight against this pandemic is not over yet. Important reasons for virus spread include the lack of detection kits, appropriate detection techniques, delay in detection, asymptomatic cases and failure in mass screening. In the last 3 years, several researchers and medical companies have introduced successful test kits to detect the infection of symptomatic patients in real time, which was necessary to monitor the spread. However, it is also important to have information on asymptomatic cases, which can be obtained by antibody testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In this work, we developed a simple, advantageous immobilization procedure for rapidly detecting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Carbon-MEMS-derived glassy carbon (GC) is used as the sensor electrode, and the detection is based on covalently linking the SARS-CoV-2 antibody to the GC surface. Glutaraldehyde was used as a cross-linker between the antibody and glassy carbon electrode (GCE). The binding was investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization and cyclic voltammetric (CV) analysis. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was utilized to measure the change in total impedance before and after incubation of the SARS-CoV-2 antibody with various concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The developed sensor can sense 1 fg/ml to 1 µg/ml SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. This detection is label-free, and the chances of false positives are minimal. The calculated LOD was ~31 copies of viral RNA/mL. The coefficient of variation (CV) number is calculated from EIS data at 100 Hz, which is found to be 0.398%. The developed sensor may be used for mass screening because it is cost-effective. A schematic representation of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein sensing using surface functionalized glassy carbon electrode.
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- Naresh Mandal
- School of Electrical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Goa, 403401 Ponda, Goa India
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- School of Chemical and Materials Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Goa, 403401 Ponda, Goa India
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- School of Electrical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Goa, 403401 Ponda, Goa India
- Centre of Excellence in Particulates Colloids and Interfaces, Indian Institute of Technology Goa, 403401 Ponda, Goa India
- School of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Goa, 403401 Ponda, Goa India
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Cui H, Pan W, Li T, Shen X, Chang Y, Pang W, Duan X. Rapid purification and enrichment of viral particles using self-propelled micromotors. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:17105-17112. [PMID: 37850316 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02812g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Virus infections remain one of the principal causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The current gold standard approach for diagnosing pathogens requires access to reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technology. However, separation and enrichment of the targets from complex and diluted samples remains a major challenge. In this work, we proposed a micromotor-based sample preparation concept for the efficient separation and concentration of target viral particles before PCR. The micromotors are functionalized with antibodies with a 3D polymer linker and are capable of self-propulsion by the catalytic generation of oxygen bubbles for selective and positive virus enrichment. This strategy significantly improves the enrichment efficiency and recovery rate of virus (up to 80% at 104 tu mL-1 in a 1 mL volume within just 6 min) without external mixing equipment. The method allows the Ct value in regular PCR tests to appear 6-7 cycles earlier and a detection limit of 1 tu mL-1 for the target virus from swap samples. A point-of-need test kit is designed based on the micromotors which can be readily applied to pretreat a large volume of samples.
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- Haipeng Cui
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology & Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
- College of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology & Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
- College of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology & Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
- College of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology & Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
- College of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology & Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
- College of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology & Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
- College of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology & Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
- College of Precision Instrument and Opto-electronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, P.R. China
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du Plooy J, Jahed N, Iwuoha E, Pokpas K. Advances in paper-based electrochemical immunosensors: review of fabrication strategies and biomedical applications. ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE 2023; 10:230940. [PMID: 38034121 PMCID: PMC10685120 DOI: 10.1098/rsos.230940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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Cellulose paper-based sensing devices have shown promise in addressing the accuracy, sensitivity, selectivity, analysis time and cost of current disease diagnostic tools owing to their excellent physical and physiochemical properties, high surface-area-to-volume ratio, strong adsorption capabilities, ease of chemical functionalization for immobilization, biodegradability, biocompatibility and liquid transport by simple capillary action. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the field of electrochemical immunosensing for various diseases, particularly in underdeveloped regions and globally. It highlights the significant progress in fabrication techniques, fluid control, signal transduction and paper substrates, shedding light on their respective advantages and disadvantages. The primary objective of this review article is to compile recent advances in the field of electrochemical immunosensing for the early detection of diseases prevalent in underdeveloped regions and globally, including cancer biomarkers, bacteria, proteins and viruses. Herein, the critical need for new, simplistic early detection strategies to combat future disease outbreaks and prevent global pandemics is addressed. Moreover, recent advancements in fabrication techniques, including lithography, printing and electrodeposition as well as device orientation, substrate type and electrode modification, have highlighted their potential for enhancing sensitivity and accuracy.
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- Jarid du Plooy
- SensorLab, Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- SensorLab, Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- SensorLab, Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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- SensorLab, Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville 7535, South Africa
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Song X, Fredj Z, Zheng Y, Zhang H, Rong G, Bian S, Sawan M. Biosensors for waterborne virus detection: Challenges and strategies. J Pharm Anal 2023; 13:1252-1268. [PMID: 38174120 PMCID: PMC10759259 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2023.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Waterborne viruses that can be harmful to human health pose significant challenges globally, affecting health care systems and the economy. Identifying these waterborne pathogens is essential for preventing diseases and protecting public health. However, handling complex samples such as human and wastewater can be challenging due to their dynamic and complex composition and the ultralow concentration of target analytes. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs in waterborne virus biosensors. It begins by highlighting several promising strategies that enhance the sensing performance of optical and electrochemical biosensors in human samples. These strategies include optimizing bioreceptor selection, transduction elements, signal amplification, and integrated sensing systems. Furthermore, the insights gained from biosensing waterborne viruses in human samples are applied to improve biosensing in wastewater, with a particular focus on sampling and sample pretreatment due to the dispersion characteristics of waterborne viruses in wastewater. This review suggests that implementing a comprehensive system that integrates the entire waterborne virus detection process with high-accuracy analysis could enhance virus monitoring. These findings provide valuable insights for improving the effectiveness of waterborne virus detection, which could have significant implications for public health and environmental management.
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- Xixi Song
- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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- CenBRAIN Neurotech, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310030, China
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Liang QH, Cao BP, Xiao Q, Wei D. The Application of Graphene Field-Effect Transistor Biosensors in COVID-19 Detection Technology: A Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:8764. [PMID: 37960464 PMCID: PMC10650741 DOI: 10.3390/s23218764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease caused by the infectious agent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The primary method of diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 is nucleic acid detection, but this method requires specialized equipment and is time consuming. Therefore, a sensitive, simple, rapid, and low-cost diagnostic test is needed. Graphene field-effect transistor (GFET) biosensors have become the most promising diagnostic technology for detecting SARS-CoV-2 due to their advantages of high sensitivity, fast-detection speed, label-free operation, and low detection limit. This review mainly focus on three types of GFET biosensors to detect SARS-CoV-2. GFET biosensors can quickly identify SARS-CoV-2 within ultra-low detection limits. Finally, we will outline the pros and cons of the diagnostic approaches as well as future directions.
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- Qin-Hong Liang
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China; (Q.-H.L.); (Q.X.)
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China; (Q.-H.L.); (Q.X.)
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330013, China; (Q.-H.L.); (Q.X.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
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Yari P, Liang S, Chugh VK, Rezaei B, Mostufa S, Krishna VD, Saha R, Cheeran MCJ, Wang JP, Gómez-Pastora J, Wu K. Nanomaterial-Based Biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 and Future Epidemics. Anal Chem 2023; 95:15419-15449. [PMID: 37826859 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c01522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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- Parsa Yari
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409, United States
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Uzunoglu A, Gunes Altuntas E, Huseyin Ipekci H, Ozoglu O. Two-Dimensional (2D) materials in the detection of SARS-CoV-2. Microchem J 2023; 193:108970. [PMID: 37342763 PMCID: PMC10265934 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has resulted in a devastating effect on human health in the last three years. While tremendous effort has been devoted to the development of effective treatment and vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 and controlling the spread of it, collective health challenges have been encountered along with the concurrent serious economic impacts. Since the beginning of the pandemic, various detection methods like PCR-based methods, isothermal nucleic acid amplification-based (INAA) methods, serological methods or antibody tests, and evaluation of X-ray chest results have been exploited to diagnose SARS-CoV-2. PCR-based detection methods in these are considered gold standards in the current stage despite their drawbacks, including being high-cost and time-consuming procedures. Furthermore, the results obtained from the PCR tests are susceptible to sample collection methods and time. When the sample is not collected properly, obtaining a false result may be likely. The use of specialized lab equipment and the need for trained people for the experiments pose additional challenges in PCR-based testing methods. Also, similar problems are observed in other molecular and serological methods. Therefore, biosensor technologies are becoming advantageous with their quick response, high specificity and precision, and low-cost characteristics for SARS-CoV-2 detection. In this paper, we critically review the advances in the development of sensors for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 using two-dimensional (2D) materials. Since 2D materials including graphene and graphene-related materials, transition metal carbides, carbonitrides, and nitrides (MXenes), and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) play key roles in the development of novel and high-performance electrochemical (bio)sensors, this review pushes the sensor technologies against SARS-CoV-2 detection forward and highlights the current trends. First, the basics of SARS-CoV-2 detection are described. Then the structure and the physicochemical properties of the 2D materials are explained, which is followed by the development of SARS-CoV-2 sensors by exploiting the exceptional properties of the 2D materials. This critical review covers most of the published papers in detail from the beginning of the outbreak.
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- Aytekin Uzunoglu
- Faculty of Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya 42090, Turkey
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- Ankara University, Biotechnology Institute, Gumusdere Campus, 06135, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya 42090, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Bursa Uludag University, 16059 Bursa, Turkey
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Muhsin SA, He Y, Al-Amidie M, Sergovia K, Abdullah A, Wang Y, Alkorjia O, Hulsey RA, Hunter GL, Erdal ZK, Pletka RJ, George HS, Wan XF, Almasri M. A microfluidic biosensor architecture for the rapid detection of COVID-19. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1275:341378. [PMID: 37524456 PMCID: PMC10251744 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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The lack of enough diagnostic capacity to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) has been one of the major challenges in the control the 2019 COVID pandemic; this led to significant delay in prompt treatment of COVID-19 patients or accurately estimate disease situation. Current methods for the diagnosis of SARS-COV-2 infection on clinical specimens (e.g. nasal swabs) include polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based methods, such as real-time reverse transcription (rRT) PCR, real-time reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (rRT-LAMP), and immunoassay based methods, such as rapid antigen test (RAT). These conventional PCR methods excel in sensitivity and specificity but require a laboratory setting and typically take up to 6 h to obtain the results whereas RAT has a low sensitivity (typically at least 3000 TCID50/ml) although with the results with 15 min. We have developed a robust micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) based impedance biosensor fit for rapid and accurate detection of SARS-COV-2 of clinical samples in the field with minimal training. The biosensor consisted of three regions that enabled concentrating, trapping, and sensing the virus present in low quantities with high selectivity and sensitivity in 40 min using an electrode coated with a specific SARS-COV-2 antibody cross-linker mixture. Changes in the impedance value due to the binding of the SARS-COV-2 antigen to the antibody will indicate positive or negative result. The testing results showed that the biosensor's limit of detection (LoD) for detection of inactivated SARS-COV-2 antigen in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) was as low as 50 TCID50/ml. The biosensor specificity was confirmed using the influenza virus while the selectivity was confirmed using influenza polyclonal sera. Overall, the results showed that the biosensor is able to detect SARS-COV-2 in clinical samples (swabs) in 40 min with a sensitivity of 26 TCID50/ml.
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- Sura A Muhsin
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, 411 S 6th St, Columbia, Mo, 65211, USA
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- Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, 1201 Rollins St, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA; Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA; Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, 411 S 6th St, Columbia, Mo, 65211, USA
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- Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, 1201 Rollins St, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA; Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA; Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, 411 S 6th St, Columbia, Mo, 65211, USA
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- Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, 1201 Rollins St, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA; Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA; Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, 411 S 6th St, Columbia, Mo, 65211, USA
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- Black and Veatch, 11401 Lamar, Overland Park, KS, 66211, USA
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- Black and Veatch, 201 Brookfield Parkway, Suite 150, Greenville, SC, 29607, USA
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- Black and Veatch, 201 Brookfield Parkway, Suite 150, Greenville, SC, 29607, USA
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- Black and Veatch, 2999 Oak Road, Suite 490, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597, USA
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- Black and Veatch, 11401 Lamar, Overland Park, KS, 66211, USA
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, 411 S 6th St, Columbia, Mo, 65211, USA; Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, 1201 Rollins St, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA; Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA; Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, 411 S 6th St, Columbia, Mo, 65211, USA.
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Meshesha M, Sardar A, Supekar R, Bhattacharjee L, Chatterjee S, Halder N, Mohanta K, Bhattacharyya TK, Pal B. Development and Analytical Evaluation of a Point-of-Care Electrochemical Biosensor for Rapid and Accurate SARS-CoV-2 Detection. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:8000. [PMID: 37766054 PMCID: PMC10534802 DOI: 10.3390/s23188000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for rapid and accurate screening and diagnostic methods for potential respiratory viruses. Existing COVID-19 diagnostic approaches face limitations either in terms of turnaround time or accuracy. In this study, we present an electrochemical biosensor that offers nearly instantaneous and precise SARS-CoV-2 detection, suitable for point-of-care and environmental monitoring applications. The biosensor employs a stapled hACE-2 N-terminal alpha helix peptide to functionalize an in situ grown polypyrrole conductive polymer on a nitrocellulose membrane backbone through a chemical process. We assessed the biosensor's analytical performance using heat-inactivated omicron and delta variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in artificial saliva (AS) and nasal swab (NS) samples diluted in a strong ionic solution, as well as clinical specimens with known Ct values. Virus identification was achieved through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and frequency analyses. The assay demonstrated a limit of detection (LoD) of 40 TCID50/mL, with 95% sensitivity and 100% specificity. Notably, the biosensor exhibited no cross-reactivity when tested against the influenza virus. The entire testing process using the biosensor takes less than a minute. In summary, our biosensor exhibits promising potential in the battle against pandemic respiratory viruses, offering a platform for the development of rapid, compact, portable, and point-of-care devices capable of multiplexing various viruses. The biosensor has the capacity to significantly bolster our readiness and response to future viral outbreaks.
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- Mesfin Meshesha
- Department of Virology, Opteev Technologies Inc., Baltimore, MD 21225, USA;
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- Research and Development Laboratory, Opteev Healthtech, GN-4, Sector-V, Kolkata 700091, India; (A.S.); (R.S.); (L.B.); (S.C.); (N.H.); (K.M.)
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- Research and Development Laboratory, Opteev Healthtech, GN-4, Sector-V, Kolkata 700091, India; (A.S.); (R.S.); (L.B.); (S.C.); (N.H.); (K.M.)
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- Research and Development Laboratory, Opteev Healthtech, GN-4, Sector-V, Kolkata 700091, India; (A.S.); (R.S.); (L.B.); (S.C.); (N.H.); (K.M.)
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- Research and Development Laboratory, Opteev Healthtech, GN-4, Sector-V, Kolkata 700091, India; (A.S.); (R.S.); (L.B.); (S.C.); (N.H.); (K.M.)
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- Research and Development Laboratory, Opteev Healthtech, GN-4, Sector-V, Kolkata 700091, India; (A.S.); (R.S.); (L.B.); (S.C.); (N.H.); (K.M.)
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- Research and Development Laboratory, Opteev Healthtech, GN-4, Sector-V, Kolkata 700091, India; (A.S.); (R.S.); (L.B.); (S.C.); (N.H.); (K.M.)
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- Department of Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India;
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- Department of Virology, Opteev Technologies Inc., Baltimore, MD 21225, USA;
- Research and Development Laboratory, Opteev Healthtech, GN-4, Sector-V, Kolkata 700091, India; (A.S.); (R.S.); (L.B.); (S.C.); (N.H.); (K.M.)
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Yadav SK, Verma D, Yadav U, Kalkal A, Priyadarshini N, Kumar A, Mahato K. Point-of-Care Devices for Viral Detection: COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1744. [PMID: 37763907 PMCID: PMC10535693 DOI: 10.3390/mi14091744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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The pandemic of COVID-19 and its widespread transmission have made us realize the importance of early, quick diagnostic tests for facilitating effective cure and management. The primary obstacles encountered were accurately distinguishing COVID-19 from other illnesses including the flu, common cold, etc. While the polymerase chain reaction technique is a robust technique for the determination of SARS-CoV-2 in patients of COVID-19, there arises a high demand for affordable, quick, user-friendly, and precise point-of-care (POC) diagnostic in therapeutic settings. The necessity for available tests with rapid outcomes spurred the advancement of POC tests that are characterized by speed, automation, and high precision and accuracy. Paper-based POC devices have gained increasing interest in recent years because of rapid, low-cost detection without requiring external instruments. At present, microfluidic paper-based analysis devices have garnered public attention and accelerated the development of such POCT for efficient multistep assays. In the current review, our focus will be on the fabrication of detection modules for SARS-CoV-2. Here, we have included a discussion on various strategies for the detection of viral moieties. The compilation of these strategies would offer comprehensive insight into the detection of the causative agent preparedness for future pandemics. We also provide a descriptive outline for paper-based diagnostic platforms, involving the determination mechanisms, as well as a commercial kit for COVID-19 as well as their outlook.
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- Sumit K. Yadav
- Department of Biotechnology, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh 825301, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi 835205, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Zoology, DAV PG College Siwan, Jai Prakash University, Chhapra 841226, Bihar, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46637, USA
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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Hussein HA, Kandeil A, Gomaa M, Hassan RYA. Double-antibody-based nano-biosensing system for the onsite monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 variants. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2023; 9:105. [PMID: 37614970 PMCID: PMC10442362 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00578-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The fast and reliable diagnosis of COVID-19 is the foremost priority for promoting public health interventions. Therefore, double-antibody-based immunobiosensor chips were designed, constructed, and exploited for clinical diagnosis. Gold nanoparticles/tungsten oxide/carbon nanotubes (AuNPs/WO3/CNTs) were used as the active working sensor surface to support the chemical immobilization of a mixture of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (anti-RBD-S and anti-RBD-S-anti-Llama monoclonal antibodies). The morphology and chemical functionalization of the fabricated disposable immunochips was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). After full assay optimization, the immunobiosensor showed a high sensitivity to detect SARS-CoV-2-S protein with limits of detection and quantification of 1.8 and 5.6 pg/mL, respectively. On the other hand, for the SARS-CoV-2 whole virus particle analysis, the detection and quantification limits were determined to be 5.7 and 17 pg/mL, respectively. The biosensor showed a highly selective response toward SARS-CoV-2, even in the presence of influenza, nontargeting human coronaviruses, and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The immunochips exhibited distinct responses toward the variants of concern: B.1>C.36.3>Omicron> Delta> Alpha coronavirus variants. For biosensor validation, twenty-nine clinical specimens were analyzed, and the impedimetric responses were positively detected for two Delta samples, eighteen Omicron samples, and six B.1-type samples in addition to three negative samples. Eventually, the immunobiosensor was fabricated in the form of ready-to-use chips capable of sensitive detection of virus variants, especially variants of concern (VOC) and interest, in a specimen within 15 min. The chips provided instantaneous detection with the direct application of clinical samples and are considered a point-of-care device that could be used in public places and hot spots.
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- Heba A. Hussein
- Virology Department, Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI), Agricultural Research Center (ARC), Giza, 12619 Egypt
- Biosensors Research Laboratory, Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th October City, Giza, 12578 Egypt
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- Center of Scientific Excellence for Influenza Viruses, Environmental Research Division, National Research Centre, Giza, 12622 Egypt
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- Center of Scientific Excellence for Influenza Viruses, Environmental Research Division, National Research Centre, Giza, 12622 Egypt
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- Biosensors Research Laboratory, Zewail City of Science and Technology, 6th October City, Giza, 12578 Egypt
- Nanoscience Program, University of Science and Technology (UST), Zewail City of Science and Technology, Giza, 12578 Egypt
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de Lima LF, Ferreira AL, Ranjan I, Collman RG, de Araujo WR, de la Fuente-Nunez C. A bacterial cellulose-based and low-cost electrochemical biosensor for ultrasensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2. CELL REPORTS. PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2023; 4:101476. [PMID: 38239909 PMCID: PMC10795702 DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrp.2023.101476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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COVID-19 has led to over 6.8 million deaths worldwide and continues to affect millions of people, primarily in low-income countries and communities with low vaccination coverage. Low-cost and rapid response technologies that enable accurate, frequent testing of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants are crucial for outbreak prevention and infectious disease control. Here we produce and characterize cellulose fibers naturally generated by the bacterium Gluconacetobacter hansenii as an alternative biodegradable substrate for manufacturing an eco-friendly diagnostic test for COVID-19. Using this green technology, we describe a novel and label-free potentiometric diagnostic test that can detect SARS-CoV-2 within 10 min and costs US$3.50 per unit. The test has bacterial cellulose (BC) as its substrate and a carbon-based electrode modified with graphene oxide and the human angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2) as its receptor. Our device accurately and precisely detects emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and demonstrates exceptional sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for tested clinical nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal (NP/OP) samples.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lucas F. de Lima
- Machine Biology Group, Departments of Psychiatry and Microbiology, Institute for Biomedical Informatics, Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Institute for Computational Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Portable Chemical Sensors Lab, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas – UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
- These authors contributed equally
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- Machine Biology Group, Departments of Psychiatry and Microbiology, Institute for Biomedical Informatics, Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Institute for Computational Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Portable Chemical Sensors Lab, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas – UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
- These authors contributed equally
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- Machine Biology Group, Departments of Psychiatry and Microbiology, Institute for Biomedical Informatics, Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Institute for Computational Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Portable Chemical Sensors Lab, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas – UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Machine Biology Group, Departments of Psychiatry and Microbiology, Institute for Biomedical Informatics, Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Penn Institute for Computational Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Lead contact
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Puthussery JV, Ghumra DP, McBrearty KR, Doherty BM, Sumlin BJ, Sarabandi A, Mandal AG, Shetty NJ, Gardiner WD, Magrecki JP, Brody DL, Esparza TJ, Bricker TL, Boon ACM, Yuede CM, Cirrito JR, Chakrabarty RK. Real-time environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3692. [PMID: 37429842 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39419-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Real-time surveillance of airborne SARS-CoV-2 virus is a technological gap that has eluded the scientific community since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offline air sampling techniques for SARS-CoV-2 detection suffer from longer turnaround times and require skilled labor. Here, we present a proof-of-concept pathogen Air Quality (pAQ) monitor for real-time (5 min time resolution) direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols. The system synergistically integrates a high flow (~1000 lpm) wet cyclone air sampler and a nanobody-based ultrasensitive micro-immunoelectrode biosensor. The wet cyclone showed comparable or better virus sampling performance than commercially available samplers. Laboratory experiments demonstrate a device sensitivity of 77-83% and a limit of detection of 7-35 viral RNA copies/m3 of air. Our pAQ monitor is suited for point-of-need surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 variants in indoor environments and can be adapted for multiplexed detection of other respiratory pathogens of interest. Widespread adoption of such technology could assist public health officials with implementing rapid disease control measures.
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- Joseph V Puthussery
- Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Hope Center for Neurological Disease, Knight Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Hope Center for Neurological Disease, Knight Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, 400076, India
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- Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Hope Center for Neurological Disease, Knight Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Hope Center for Neurological Disease, Knight Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Department of Neurology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Departments Molecular Microbiology, and Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Hope Center for Neurological Disease, Knight Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- Center for Aerosol Science and Engineering, Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA.
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Benjamin SR, de Lima F, Nascimento VAD, de Andrade GM, Oriá RB. Advancement in Paper-Based Electrochemical Biosensing and Emerging Diagnostic Methods. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:689. [PMID: 37504088 PMCID: PMC10377443 DOI: 10.3390/bios13070689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The utilization of electrochemical detection techniques in paper-based analytical devices (PADs) has revolutionized point-of-care (POC) testing, enabling the precise and discerning measurement of a diverse array of (bio)chemical analytes. The application of electrochemical sensing and paper as a suitable substrate for point-of-care testing platforms has led to the emergence of electrochemical paper-based analytical devices (ePADs). The inherent advantages of these modified paper-based analytical devices have gained significant recognition in the POC field. In response, electrochemical biosensors assembled from paper-based materials have shown great promise for enhancing sensitivity and improving their range of use. In addition, paper-based platforms have numerous advantageous characteristics, including the self-sufficient conveyance of liquids, reduced resistance, minimal fabrication cost, and environmental friendliness. This study seeks to provide a concise summary of the present state and uses of ePADs with insightful commentary on their practicality in the field. Future developments in ePADs biosensors include developing novel paper-based systems, improving system performance with a novel biocatalyst, and combining the biosensor system with other cutting-edge tools such as machine learning and 3D printing.
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- Stephen Rathinaraj Benjamin
- Drug Research and Development Center (NPDM), Federal University of Cearà, Fortaleza 60430-270, CE, Brazil
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Cearà, Fortaleza 60430-270, CE, Brazil
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- Post Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, Brazil
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- Post Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul UFMS, Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, Brazil
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- Drug Research and Development Center (NPDM), Federal University of Cearà, Fortaleza 60430-270, CE, Brazil
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Cearà, Fortaleza 60430-270, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratory of the Biology of Tissue Healing, Ontogeny and Nutrition, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biomedicine, School of Medicine, Federal University of Cearà, Fortaleza 60430-270, CE, Brazil
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Ataide VN, Pradela-Filho LA, Ameku WA, Negahdary M, Oliveira TG, Santos BG, Paixão TRLC, Angnes L. Paper-based electrochemical biosensors for the diagnosis of viral diseases. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:276. [PMID: 37368054 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05856-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Paper-based electrochemical analytical devices (ePADs) have gained significant interest as promising analytical units in recent years because they can be fabricated in simple ways, are low-cost, portable, and disposable platforms that can be applied in various fields. In this sense, paper-based electrochemical biosensors are attractive analytical devices since they can promote diagnose several diseases and potentially allow decentralized analysis. Electrochemical biosensors are versatile, as the measured signal can be improved by using mainly molecular technologies and nanomaterials to attach biomolecules, resulting in an increase in their sensitivity and selectivity. Additionally, they can be implemented in microfluidic devices that drive and control the flow without external pumping and store reagents, and improve the mass transport of analytes, increasing sensor sensitivity. In this review, we focus on the recent developments in electrochemical paper-based devices for viruses' detection, including COVID-19, Dengue, Zika, Hepatitis, Ebola, AIDS, and Influenza, among others, which have caused impacts on people's health, especially in places with scarce resources. Also, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the main electrode's fabrication methods, device designs, and biomolecule immobilization strategies. Finally, the perspectives and challenges that need to be overcome to further advance paper-based electrochemical biosensors' applications are critically presented.
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- Vanessa N Ataide
- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof Lineu Prestes, 748, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof Lineu Prestes, 748, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof Lineu Prestes, 748, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof Lineu Prestes, 748, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof Lineu Prestes, 748, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof Lineu Prestes, 748, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof Lineu Prestes, 748, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Fundamental Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof Lineu Prestes, 748, 05508-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Papi M, De Spirito M, Palmieri V. Nanotechnology in the COVID-19 era: Carbon-based nanomaterials as a promising solution. CARBON 2023; 210:118058. [PMID: 37151958 PMCID: PMC10148660 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to collaboration between nanotechnology scientists, industry stakeholders, and clinicians to develop solutions for diagnostics, prevention, and treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections. Nanomaterials, including carbon-based materials (CBM) such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, have been studied for their potential in viral research. CBM unique effects on microorganisms, immune interaction, and sensitivity in diagnostics have made them a promising subject of SARS-CoV-2 research. This review discusses the interaction of CBM with SARS-CoV-2 and their applicability, including CBM physical and chemical properties, the known interactions between CBM and viral components, and the proposed prevention, treatment, and diagnostics uses.
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- Massimiliano Papi
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCSS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy
- Istituto dei Sistemi Complessi, CNR, Via dei Taurini 19, 00185, Rome, Italy
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