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Montoya-Vallejo C, Gil Posada JO, Quintero-Díaz JC. Enhancement of Electricity Production in Microbial Fuel Cells Using a Biosurfactant-Producing Co-Culture. Molecules 2023; 28:7833. [PMID: 38067562 PMCID: PMC10708063 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28237833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Microbial fuel cells are bio-electrochemical devices that enable the conversion of chemical energy into bioelectricity. In this manuscript, the use of biosurfactants (Tween 80 and surfactin) and the effect of coculturing E. coli and L. plantarum were used to investigate the generation of bioelectricity coming from an H-type microbial fuel cell. In this setup, E. coli acts as an electron donor while L. plantarum acts as an in situ biosurfactant producer. It was observed that the use of exogenous surfactants enhanced electricity production compared to conventional E. coli cultures. The utilization of Tween 80 and surfactin increased the power generation from 204 µW m-2 to 506 µW m-2 and 577 µW m-2, respectively. Furthermore, co-culturing E. coli and L. plantarum also resulted in a higher power output compared to pure cultures (132.8% more when compared to using E. coli alone and 68.1% more when compared to using L. plantarum alone). Due to the presence of surfactants, the internal resistance of the cell was reduced. The experimental evidence collected here clearly indicates that the production of endogenous surfactants, as well as the addition of exogenous surfactants, will enhance MFC electricity production.
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- Grupo de Bioprocesos, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia; (C.M.-V.); (J.O.G.P.)
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Sharma A, AlGhamdi WS, Faber H, Lin YH, Liu CH, Hsu EK, Lin WZ, Naphade D, Mandal S, Heeney M, Anthopoulos TD. Non-invasive, ultrasensitive detection of glucose in saliva using metal oxide transistors. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 237:115448. [PMID: 37348190 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2023.115448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Transistor-based biosensors represent an emerging technology for inexpensive point-of-care testing (POCT) applications. However, the limited sensitivity of the current transistor technologies hinders their practical deployment. In this study, we developed tri-channel In2O3/ZnO heterojunction thin-film transistors (TFTs) featuring the surface-immobilized enzyme glucose oxidase to detect glucose in various biofluids. This unusual channel design facilitates strong coupling between the electrons transported along the buried In2O3/ZnO heterointerface and the electrostatic perturbations caused by the interactions between glucose and surface-immobilized glucose oxidase. The enzyme selectively binds to glucose, causing a change in charge density on the channel surface. By exploring this effect, the solid-state biosensing TFT (BioTFT) can selectively detect glucose in artificial and real saliva over a wide range of concentrations from 500 nM to 20 mM with limits of detection of ∼365 pM (artificial saliva) and ∼416 nM (real saliva) in less than 60 s. The specificity of the sensor towards glucose has been demonstrated against various interfering species in artificial saliva, further highlighting its unique capabilities. Moreover, the BioTFTs exhibited good operating stability upon storage for up to two weeks, with relative standard deviation (RSD) values ranging from 2.36% to 6.39% for 500 nM glucose concentration. Our BioTFTs are easy to manufacture with reliable operation, making them ideal for non-invasive POCT applications.
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- Abhinav Sharma
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KAUST Solar Center (KSC), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KAUST Solar Center (KSC), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KAUST Solar Center (KSC), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KAUST Solar Center (KSC), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KAUST Solar Center (KSC), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KAUST Solar Center (KSC), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KAUST Solar Center (KSC), Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
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Ko A, Liao C. Paper-based colorimetric sensors for point-of-care testing. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:4377-4404. [PMID: 37641934 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay00943b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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By eliminating the need for sample transportation and centralized laboratory analysis, point-of-care testing (POCT) enables on-the-spot testing, with results available within minutes, leading to improved patient management and overall healthcare efficiency. Motivated by the rapid development of POCT, paper-based colorimetric sensing, a powerful analytical technique that exploits the changes in color or absorbance of a chemical species to detect and quantify analytes of interest, has garnered increasing attention. In this review, we strive to provide a bird's eye view of the development landscape of paper-based colorimetric sensors that harness the unique properties of paper to create low-cost, easy-to-use, and disposable analytical devices, thematically covering both fundamental aspects and categorized applications. In the end, we authors summarized the review with the remaining challenges and emerging opportunities. Hopefully, this review will ignite new research endeavors in the realm of paper-based colorimetric sensors.
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- Anthony Ko
- Renaissance Bio, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
- Medical School, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Renaissance Bio, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Pazzi BM, Pistoia D, Alberti G. RGB-Detector: A Smart, Low-Cost Device for Reading RGB Indexes of Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1585. [PMID: 36295938 PMCID: PMC9611683 DOI: 10.3390/mi13101585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A user-friendly, low-cost detector able to read the RGB indexes of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) was developed. The RGB-detector was built with 3D printing using PLA+ and reused Li-ion batteries. It is Arduino-based, which provides an easy interface between the sensor TCS3200, which reads the quadratic wave of the times corresponding to the RGB numbers, the Arduino itself, whose software translates the times into RGB values, and the touchscreen display, NX3224T028, which shows the results. This detector permits multi-sample analysis since it has a sample holder that can keep up to six µPADs simultaneously and rotate after the display's request. This work shows how the readings of the RGB indexes by the proposed RGB-detector implement the measurements' reproducibility. As a proof-of-concept, the RGB-detector application to a green array of µPADs for pH measurement coupled with chemometric analysis allowed us to achieve good results in terms of precision and agreement with the pH values measured by a classical pH-meter.
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Changes in salivary biomarkers associated with periodontitis and diabetic neuropathy in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Sci Rep 2022; 12:11284. [PMID: 35788667 PMCID: PMC9253002 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15430-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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The objective of this pilot clinical study was to identify salivary biomarkers that are associated with periodontal disease and measures of diabetic autonomic dysfunction. Saliva samples from 32 participants were obtained from 3 groups: healthy (H), type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), and type 1 diabetes mellitus with neuropathy (DMN). Based on the periodontal examination, individuals’ mean Periodontal Screening and Recording scores were categorized into two groups (periodontally healthy and gingivitis), and correlated to specific salivary inflammatory biomarkers assessed by a customized protein array and enzyme assay. The mean salivary IgA level in DM was 9211.5 ± 4776.4 pg/ml, which was significantly lower than H (17,182.2 ± 8899.3 pg/ml). IgA in DMN with healthy periodontium was significantly lower (5905.5 ± 3124.8 pg/ml) compared to H, although IgA levels in DMN patients with gingivitis (16,894. 6 ± 7084.3) were not. According to the result of a logistic regression model, IgA and periodontal condition were the indicators of the binary response given by H versus DM, and H versus DMN, respectively. These data suggest that selected salivary biomarkers, such as IgA, combined with a periodontal examination prior to obtaining salivary samples can offer a non-invasive method to assess risk for developing diabetic neuropathy.
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Allameh S, Rabbani M. A Distance-Based Microfluidic Paper-Based Biosensor for Glucose Measurements in Tear Range. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2022; 194:2077-2092. [PMID: 35029790 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-03817-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The prevalence of diabetes has increased over the past years. Therefore, developing minimally invasive, user-friendly, and cost-effective glucose biosensors is necessary especially in low-income and developing countries. Cellulose paper-based analytical devices have attracted the attention of many researchers due to affordability, not requiring trained personnel, and complex equipment. This paper describes a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (μPAD) for detecting glucose concentration in tear range with the naked eye. The paper-based biosensor fabricated by laser CO2; and glucose oxidase/horseradish peroxidase (GOx/HRP) enzyme solution coupled with tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) were utilized as reagents. A sample volume of 10 μl was needed for the biosensor operation and the results were observable within 5 min. The color intensity-based and distance-based results were analyzed by ImageJ and Tracker to evaluate the device performance. Distance-based results showed a linear behavior in 0.1-1.2 mM with an R2 = 0.9962 and limit of detection (LOD) of 0.1 mM. The results could be perceived by the naked eye without needing additional equipment or trained personnel in a relatively short time (3-5 min).
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- Samira Allameh
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
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Kannan P, Maduraiveeran G. Bimetallic Nanomaterials-Based Electrochemical Biosensor Platforms for Clinical Applications. MICROMACHINES 2021; 13:mi13010076. [PMID: 35056240 PMCID: PMC8779820 DOI: 10.3390/mi13010076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Diabetes is a foremost health issue that results in ~4 million deaths every year and ~170 million people suffering globally. Though there is no treatment for diabetes yet, the blood glucose level of diabetic patients should be checked closely to avoid further problems. Screening glucose in blood has become a vital requirement, and thus the fabrication of advanced and sensitive blood sugar detection methodologies for clinical analysis and individual care. Bimetallic nanoparticles (BMNPs) are nanosized structures that are of rising interest in many clinical applications. Although their fabrication shares characteristics with physicochemical methodologies for the synthesis of corresponding mono-metallic counterparts, they can display several interesting new properties and applications as a significance of the synergetic effect between their two components. These applications can be as diverse as clinical diagnostics, anti-bacterial/anti-cancer treatments or biological imaging analyses, and drug delivery. However, the exploitation of BMNPs in such fields has received a small amount of attention predominantly due to the vital lack of understanding and concerns mainly on the usage of other nanostructured materials, such as stability and bio-degradability over extended-time, ability to form clusters, chemical reactivity, and biocompatibility. In this review article, a close look at bimetallic nanomaterial based glucose biosensing approaches is discussed, concentrating on their clinical applications as detection of glucose in various real sample sources, showing substantial development of their features related to corresponding monometallic counterparts and other existing used nanomaterials for clinical applications.
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- Palanisamy Kannan
- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing 314001, China
- Correspondence: (P.K.); (G.M.); Tel.: +86-19857386580 (P.K.); +91-9843911472 (G.M.)
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- Materials Electrochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
- Correspondence: (P.K.); (G.M.); Tel.: +86-19857386580 (P.K.); +91-9843911472 (G.M.)
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Dave PK, Rojas-Cessa R, Dong Z, Umpaichitra V. Survey of Saliva Components and Virus Sensors for Prevention of COVID-19 and Infectious Diseases. BIOSENSORS 2020; 11:14. [PMID: 33396519 PMCID: PMC7824170 DOI: 10.3390/bios11010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers saliva contact the lead transmission means of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Saliva droplets or aerosols expelled by heavy breathing, talking, sneezing, and coughing may carry this virus. People in close distance may be exposed directly or indirectly to these droplets, especially those droplets that fall on surrounding surfaces and people may end up contracting COVID-19 after touching the mucosa tissue on their faces. It is of great interest to quickly and effectively detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in an environment, but the existing methods only work in laboratory settings, to the best of our knowledge. However, it may be possible to detect the presence of saliva in the environment and proceed with prevention measures. However, detecting saliva itself has not been documented in the literature. On the other hand, many sensors that detect different organic components in saliva to monitor a person's health and diagnose different diseases that range from diabetes to dental health have been proposed and they may be used to detect the presence of saliva. This paper surveys sensors that detect organic and inorganic components of human saliva. Humidity sensors are also considered in the detection of saliva because a large portion of saliva is water. Moreover, sensors that detect infectious viruses are also included as they may also be embedded into saliva sensors for a confirmation of the virus' presence. A classification of sensors by their working principle and the substance they detect is presented. This comparison lists their specifications, sample size, and sensitivity. Indications of which sensors are portable and suitable for field application are presented. This paper also discusses future research and challenges that must be resolved to realize practical saliva sensors. Such sensors may help minimize the spread of not only COVID-19 but also other infectious diseases.
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- Priya Kishor Dave
- Networking Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA;
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- Networking Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA;
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY 10023, USA;
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- Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA;
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Falk M, Psotta C, Cirovic S, Shleev S. Non-Invasive Electrochemical Biosensors Operating in Human Physiological Fluids. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 20:E6352. [PMID: 33171750 PMCID: PMC7664326 DOI: 10.3390/s20216352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Non-invasive healthcare technologies are an important part of research and development nowadays due to the low cost and convenience offered to both healthcare receivers and providers. This work overviews the recent advances in the field of non-invasive electrochemical biosensors operating in secreted human physiological fluids, viz. tears, sweat, saliva, and urine. Described electrochemical devices are based on different electrochemical techniques, viz. amperometry, coulometry, cyclic voltammetry, and impedance spectroscopy. Challenges that confront researchers in this exciting area and key requirements for biodevices are discussed. It is concluded that the field of non-invasive sensing of biomarkers in bodily fluid is highly convoluted. Nonetheless, if the drawbacks are appropriately addressed, and the pitfalls are adroitly circumvented, the approach will most certainly disrupt current clinical and self-monitoring practices.
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- Magnus Falk
- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, and Biofilms—Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden; (M.F.); (C.P.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, and Biofilms—Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden; (M.F.); (C.P.); (S.C.)
- Aptusens AB, 293 94 Kyrkhult, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, and Biofilms—Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden; (M.F.); (C.P.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Health and Society, and Biofilms—Research Center for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, 20506 Malmö, Sweden; (M.F.); (C.P.); (S.C.)
- Aptusens AB, 293 94 Kyrkhult, Sweden
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Pappa E, Vougas K, Zoidakis J, Vastardis H. Proteomic advances in salivary diagnostics. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-PROTEINS AND PROTEOMICS 2020; 1868:140494. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbapap.2020.140494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Kim SE, Muthurasu A. Metal-organic framework–assisted bimetallic Ni@Cu microsphere for enzyme-free electrochemical sensing of glucose. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2020.114356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Duong HD, Sohn OJ, Rhee JI. Development of a Ratiometric Fluorescent Glucose Sensor Using an Oxygen-Sensing Membrane Immobilized with Glucose Oxidase for the Detection of Glucose in Tears. BIOSENSORS-BASEL 2020; 10:bios10080086. [PMID: 32751236 PMCID: PMC7459645 DOI: 10.3390/bios10080086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Glucose concentration is an important parameter in biomedicine since glucose is involved in many metabolic pathways in organisms. Many methods for glucose detection have been developed for use in various applications, particularly in the field of healthcare in diabetics. In this study, ratiometric fluorescent glucose-sensing membranes were fabricated based on the oxygen levels consumed in the glucose oxidation reaction under the catalysis of glucose oxidase (GOD). The oxygen concentration was measured through the fluorescence quenching effect of an oxygen-sensitive fluorescent dye like platinum meso-tetra (pentafluorophenyl) porphyrin (PtP) by oxygen molecules. Coumarin 6 (C6) was used as a reference dye in the ratiometric fluorescence measurements. The glucose-sensing membrane consisted of two layers: The first layer was the oxygen-sensing membrane containing polystyrene particles (PS) doped with PtP and C6 (e.g., PS@C6^PtP) in a sol–gel matrix of aminopropyltrimethoxysilane and glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GA). The second layer was made by immobilizing GOD onto one of three supporting polymers over the first layer. These glucose-sensing membranes were characterized in terms of their response, reversibility, interferences, and stability. They showed a wide detection range to glucose concentration in the range of 0.1 to 10 mM, but high sensitivity with a linear detection range of 0.1 to 2 mM glucose. This stable and sensitive ratiometric fluorescent glucose biosensor provides a reliable way to determine low glucose concentrations in blood serum by measuring tear glucose.
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- Hong Dinh Duong
- School of Chemical Engineering and Research Center for Biophotonics, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea;
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Research Center for Biophotonics, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea;
- Correspondence:
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Huang T, Liu G, Yu J, Liu M, Huang Z, Li J, Li D. A New Portable Colorimetric Sensor Based on RGB Chromaticity for Quantitative Determination of Sarin in Water. CURR ANAL CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1573411014666181023112032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Sarin is a nerve agent which is lethal to people due to its high toxicity. According
to its extreme toxicity, sarin, relatively lack of color, highly toxic, miscible in water, poses
viable threats to potable water sources. Therefore, there is an urgent need for portable, rapid and yet
reliable methods to monitor for adulteration of potable water sources by sarin on spot.
Methods:
A stock solution of 30 mg/L sarin was prepared daily by dissolving 300 μg of sarin in
10 mL isopropanol. A certain amount of sarin was added to the glass tube, and then o-dianisidine and
hydrogen peroxide were added. The pH value of the solution was adjusted to 9.8. The solution was
transferred to the test tube after 10 minutes. A test tube of 2 mL was placed between the light source
and the RGB color sensor. The LED light source illuminates directly over the test tube while the
RGB sensor obtained the generated spectral response. This RGB voltage output is connected to the
ADC and microcontroller to convert these analog voltages to three digital data. This RGB digital data
is linked to the microcomputer through the serial port that is interfaced with the user interface. The
data thus obtained in the sensor can be processed to display the sarin concentration.
Results:
Under the optimum conditions as described above, the calibration curve of chromaticity
value versus sarin concentration was linear in the range of 0.15 mg/L to 7.8 mg/L. According to the
IUPAC definition, theoretical detection limits of this method were 0.147 mg/L and 0.140 mg/L for R
and B values, respectively. The practical detection limit was 0.15 mg/L. The sensor was successfully
applied to the determination of sarin in artificial water samples and the recoveries were between
86.0% to 95.9%.
Conclusion:
The results in the present work have demonstrated the feasibility to design a new portable
colorimetric sensor based on the RGB chromaticity method for quantitative determination of sarin
in water. The influences of chromogenic reagent, oxidant, reaction time, o-dianisidine concentration,
hydrogen peroxide concentration, reaction temperature, pH on the chromaticity values were investigated.
The results showed that the sensor possessed high selectivity, sensitivity and good repeatability.
The method would be potentially applied to the analysis of other toxic compounds in
environment, such as other chemical warfare agents.
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- Tingting Huang
- Department of Chemical Defence, Institute of NBC Defence, PLA Army, 102205, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Defence, Institute of NBC Defence, PLA Army, 102205, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Defence, Institute of NBC Defence, PLA Army, 102205, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Defence, Institute of NBC Defence, PLA Army, 102205, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Defence, Institute of NBC Defence, PLA Army, 102205, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Defence, Institute of NBC Defence, PLA Army, 102205, Beijing, China
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- Department of Chemical Defence, Institute of NBC Defence, PLA Army, 102205, Beijing, China
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Mohammadnejad P, Asl SS, Aminzadeh S, Haghbeen K. A new sensitive spectrophotometric method for determination of saliva and blood glucose. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2020; 229:117897. [PMID: 31836401 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.117897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
There is an increasing need for accurate and inexpensive glucometers as the world moves toward personalized medicine. Among the existing technologies, photometric based devices are more desired due to the cost-effectiveness, ease-of-use and the potential to be adopted in the smart-phone technology for remote sensing and self-monitoring purposes. However, the accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of the results of these devices are heavily dependent on the details of the chosen glucose measuring method. Considering the delicate problems with the current spectrophotometric methods, a new method was developed for more precise, accurate, and fast measurement of blood glucose via the coupled reactions of glucose oxidase and peroxidase using 4-[(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) azo]-benzenesulfonic acid (GASA) as the substrate. Stability of GASA and its oxidized products along with its direct and fast consumption by peroxidase, made it possible to determine blood glucose concentration in <20 s with high reproducibility. The low detection limit of GASA method (0.36 mg dL-1) with a linear range from 0.36 to 399.6 mg.dL-1 also allowed determination of salivary glucose concentration (SGC). As compared with the blood samples, the SGC results were more dispersed, especially for the diabetic participants, assumingly due to the diverse nature of salivary samples. However, a good correlation coefficient of 0.81 for non-diabetic individuals showed that it is accurate enough to recognize non-diabetic from diabetic condition. Results of this study disclose the potential application of GASA method as a reliable alternative for the current spectrophotometric methods with the ability to be adopted in miniaturized glucometers.
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- Parvin Mohammadnejad
- National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, P.O. Box: 14965, /161, Tehran, Iran
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- National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, P.O. Box: 14965, /161, Tehran, Iran
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- National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, P.O. Box: 14965, /161, Tehran, Iran
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- National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, P.O. Box: 14965, /161, Tehran, Iran.
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Tankasala D, Linnes JC. Noninvasive glucose detection in exhaled breath condensate. Transl Res 2019; 213:1-22. [PMID: 31194942 PMCID: PMC6783357 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Two-thirds of patients with diabetes avoid regularly monitoring their blood glucose levels because of the painful and invasive nature of current blood glucose detection. As an alternative to blood sample collection, exhaled breath condensate (EBC) has emerged as a promising noninvasive sample from which to monitor glucose levels. However, this dilute sample matrix requires sensors capable of detecting glucose with high resolution at nanomolar and micromolar concentrations. Recent developments in EBC collection methods and highly sensitive glucose biosensors provide a path toward enabling robust and sensitive glucose detection in EBC. This review addresses current and emerging EBC collection and glucose sensing modalities capable of quantifying glucose in EBC samples. We highlight the opportunities and challenges for development and integration of EBC glucose detection systems that will enable clinically robust and accurate EBC glucose measurements for improved glycemic control.
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- Divya Tankasala
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
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Liu Q, Aouidat F, Sacco P, Marsich E, Djaker N, Spadavecchia J. Galectin-1 protein modified gold (III)-PEGylated complex-nanoparticles: Proof of concept of alternative probe in colorimetric glucose detection. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2019; 185:110588. [PMID: 31654887 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Galectins (Gal) are a family of dimeric lectins, composed by two galactoside-binding sites implicated in the regulation of cancer progression and immune responses. In this study, we report for the first time the synthesis and the physical-chemical characterization of galectin-1-complex-gold COOH-terminated polyethlenglicole (PEG)-coated NPs (Gal-1 IN PEG-AuNPs) and their ability to recognize glucose in an aqueous solution with a concentration varying from 10 mM to 100 pM. The chemical protocol consistsof three steps: (i) complexation between galectin-1Gal-1 and tetrachloroauric acid (HAuCl4) to form gold-protein grains; (ii) staking process of COOH-terminated polyethlenglicole molecules (PEG) onto Gal-1-Au complex and (iii) reduction of hybrid metal ions to obtain a colloidal stable solution. During the complexation, the spectral signatures related to the Gal-1 orientation on the gold surface have been found to change due to its protonation state. The effective glucose monitoring was detected by UV-vis, Raman spectroscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Overall, we observed that the interaction is strongly dependent on the Gal-1 conformation at the surface of gold nanoparticles.
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- Qiqian Liu
- CNRS, UMR 7244, NBD-CSPBAT, Laboratoire de Chimie, Structures et Propriétés de Biomatériaux et d'Agents Thérapeutiques Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Bobigny, France; Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- CNRS, UMR 7244, NBD-CSPBAT, Laboratoire de Chimie, Structures et Propriétés de Biomatériaux et d'Agents Thérapeutiques Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Bobigny, France
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Via L. Giorgieri 5, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazzale Europa 1, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
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- CNRS, UMR 7244, NBD-CSPBAT, Laboratoire de Chimie, Structures et Propriétés de Biomatériaux et d'Agents Thérapeutiques Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Bobigny, France
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- CNRS, UMR 7244, NBD-CSPBAT, Laboratoire de Chimie, Structures et Propriétés de Biomatériaux et d'Agents Thérapeutiques Université Paris 13, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Bobigny, France; Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Lazaro A, Boada M, Villarino R, Girbau D. Color Measurement and Analysis of Fruit with a Battery-Less NFC Sensor. SENSORS 2019; 19:s19071741. [PMID: 30979009 PMCID: PMC6479777 DOI: 10.3390/s19071741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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This paper presents a color-based classification system for grading the ripeness of fruit using a battery-less Near Field Communication (NFC) tag. The tag consists of a color sensor connected to a low-power microcontroller that is connected to an NFC chip. The tag is powered by the energy harvested from the magnetic field generated by a commercial smartphone used as a reader. The raw RGB color data measured by the colorimeter is converted to HSV (hue, saturation, value) color space. The hue angle and saturation are used as features for classification. Different classification algorithms are compared for classifying the ripeness of different fruits in order to show the robustness of the system. The low cost of NFC chips means that tags with sensing capability can be manufactured economically. In addition, nowadays, most commercial smartphones have NFC capability and thus a specific reader is not necessary. The measurement of different samples obtained on different days is used to train the classification algorithms. The results of training the classifiers have been saved to the cloud. A mobile application has been developed for the prediction based on a table-based method, where the boundary decision is downloaded from a cloud service for each product. High accuracy, between 80 and 93%, is obtained depending on the kind of fruit and the algorithm used.
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- Antonio Lazaro
- Department of Electronic, Electric and Automatic Control Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- Department of Electronic, Electric and Automatic Control Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- Department of Electronic, Electric and Automatic Control Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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- Department of Electronic, Electric and Automatic Control Engineering, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain.
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Foster SW, Alirangues MJ, Naese JA, Constans E, Grinias JP. A low-cost, open-source digital stripchart recorder for chromatographic detectors using a Raspberry Pi. J Chromatogr A 2019; 1603:396-400. [PMID: 30975526 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2019.03.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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One of the most critical aspects of chromatographic analysis is effective data acquisition and processing. Typical approaches include software platforms designed for specific instruments or commercial data acquisition hardware boards, both of which require expensive licenses to use and operate. To increase the access and affordability of chromatographic data acquisition, especially for systems in which software control has become obsolete or must be written in-house, an open-source digital stripchart recorder has been developed. This system is built upon a Raspberry Pi single-board computer and a plug-in printed circuit board with the necessary integrated circuits for data acquisition. Using an open-source software called Processing, a complete user interface to control the system was developed that enables the acquisition, filtering, and processing of chromatographic data. The system performs comparably to more expensive platforms, with calculated values for peak area, retention time, and plate count all within 3% of the values calculated by a widely used commercial chromatography data software package.
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- Samuel W Foster
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN, United States.
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States.
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Ilea A, Andrei V, Feurdean CN, Băbțan AM, Petrescu NB, Câmpian RS, Boșca AB, Ciui B, Tertiș M, Săndulescu R, Cristea C. Saliva, a Magic Biofluid Available for Multilevel Assessment and a Mirror of General Health-A Systematic Review. BIOSENSORS-BASEL 2019; 9:bios9010027. [PMID: 30769890 PMCID: PMC6468816 DOI: 10.3390/bios9010027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background: Saliva has been recently proposed as an alternative to classic biofluid analyses due to both availability and reliability regarding the evaluation of various biomarkers. Biosensors have been designed for the assessment of a wide spectrum of compounds, aiding in the screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of pathologies and treatment efficiency. This literature review aims to present the development in the biosensors research and their utility using salivary assessment. Methods: a comprehensive literature search has been conducted in the PubMed database, using the keywords “saliva” and “sensor”. A two-step paper selection algorithm was devised and applied. Results: The 49 papers selected for the present review focused on assessing the salivary biomarkers used in general diseases, oral pathologies, and pharmacology. The biosensors proved to be reliable tools for measuring the salivary levels of biochemical metabolic compounds such as glucose, proteinases and proteins, heavy metals and various chemical compounds, microorganisms, oncology markers, drugs, and neurotransmitters. Conclusions: Saliva is a biofluid with a significant clinical applicability for the evaluation and monitoring of a patient’s general health. Biosensors designed for assessing a wide range of salivary biomarkers are emerging as promising diagnostic or screening tools for improving the patients’ quality of life.
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- Aranka Ilea
- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Oral Health and Dental Office Management, Faculty of Dentistry, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- DMD, Rezident doctor in Periodontology, Clinical County Hospital, 540136 Târgu Mureș, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Oral Health and Dental Office Management, Faculty of Dentistry, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Oral Health and Dental Office Management, Faculty of Dentistry, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Oral Health and Dental Office Management, Faculty of Dentistry, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Oral Health and Dental Office Management, Faculty of Dentistry, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, 400349 Cluj, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj, Romania.
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- Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj, Romania.
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