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Chen P, Sun Z, Wang J, Liu X, Bai Y, Chen J, Liu A, Qiao F, Chen Y, Yuan C, Sha J, Zhang J, Xu LQ, Li J. Portable nanopore-sequencing technology: Trends in development and applications. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1043967. [PMID: 36819021 PMCID: PMC9929578 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1043967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Sequencing technology is the most commonly used technology in molecular biology research and an essential pillar for the development and applications of molecular biology. Since 1977, when the first generation of sequencing technology opened the door to interpreting the genetic code, sequencing technology has been developing for three generations. It has applications in all aspects of life and scientific research, such as disease diagnosis, drug target discovery, pathological research, species protection, and SARS-CoV-2 detection. However, the first- and second-generation sequencing technology relied on fluorescence detection systems and DNA polymerization enzyme systems, which increased the cost of sequencing technology and limited its scope of applications. The third-generation sequencing technology performs PCR-free and single-molecule sequencing, but it still depends on the fluorescence detection device. To break through these limitations, researchers have made arduous efforts to develop a new advanced portable sequencing technology represented by nanopore sequencing. Nanopore technology has the advantages of small size and convenient portability, independent of biochemical reagents, and direct reading using physical methods. This paper reviews the research and development process of nanopore sequencing technology (NST) from the laboratory to commercially viable tools; discusses the main types of nanopore sequencing technologies and their various applications in solving a wide range of real-world problems. In addition, the paper collates the analysis tools necessary for performing different processing tasks in nanopore sequencing. Finally, we highlight the challenges of NST and its future research and application directions.
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- Pin Chen
- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- China Mobile (Chengdu) Industrial Research Institute, Chengdu, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- China Mobile (Chengdu) Industrial Research Institute, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- China Mobile (Chengdu) Industrial Research Institute, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Southeast University Zhongda Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- China Mobile (Chengdu) Industrial Research Institute, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Li-Qun Xu, ✉
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- Key Laboratory of DGHD, MOE, School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University, Nanjing, China,Jian Li, ✉
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Zhang W, Wang K, Hu X, Zhang X, Chang S, Zhang H. Nanometer-Sized Boron Loaded Liposomes Containing Fe 3O 4 Magnetic Nanoparticles and Tributyl Borate and Anti-Albumin from Bovine Serum Antibody for Thermal Neutron Detection. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14113040. [PMID: 34204954 PMCID: PMC8199906 DOI: 10.3390/ma14113040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A shortage in the supply of 3He used for thermal neutron detector makes researchers to find 3He alternatives for developing new neutron detectors. Here, we prepared a neutron-sensitive composite liposome with tributyl borate and encapsulating with Fe3O4@oleic acid nanoparticles (Fe3O4@OA NPs), methylene blue (MB), or anti-albumin from bovine serum (anti-BSA). The tributyl borate compound was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). In addition, the morphology, element compositions, and magnetic properties of the composite liposome were investigated with transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), respectively. The results indicated that a typical ellipsoidal magnetic liposome structure was obtained, and the lengths of the minor axis and major axis were 49 ± 1 nm and 87 ± 3 nm, respectively. Under thermal neutron irradiation, the structure of composite liposome was destroyed, and encapsulated reporter molecules were released, which was detected by ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology. The response of this sensor based on a destructive assay shows a good correlation with neutron doses. Besides, the sensor has a neutron to gamma-ray rejection ratio of 1568 at a thermal neutron flux rate of 135.6 n/cm2·s, which makes it a promising alternative to 3He.
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- Wei Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211100, China; (W.Z.); (K.W.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211100, China; (W.Z.); (K.W.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211100, China; (W.Z.); (K.W.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211100, China; (W.Z.); (K.W.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211100, China; (W.Z.); (K.W.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
- Correspondence: (S.C.); (H.Z.)
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- College of Materials Science and Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211100, China; (W.Z.); (K.W.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Correspondence: (S.C.); (H.Z.)
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