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Alhogail S, Chinnappan R, Alrifai M, Suaifan GARY, Bikker FJ, Kaman WE, Weber K, Cialla-May D, Popp J, Alfageeh MB, Al-Kattan K, Zourob MM. Simple and rapid peptide nanoprobe biosensor for the detection of Legionellaceae. Analyst 2021; 146:3568-3577. [PMID: 33913455 DOI: 10.1039/d1an00528f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
This study demonstrates the development of a sensitive, specific, and quantitative peptide-based nanoprobe prototype assay for the detection of Legionellaceae in a simple way and in a short time. In this work, proteases present in the culture supernatants of Legionella spp. were used as a biomarker. Fluorogenic peptide substrates, specific to Legionella strains culture supernatant proteases, were identified. Peptidases produced a significant increase in the fluorescence intensity following the cleavage of the dipeptide fluorogenic substrates. The specific substrates were identified and coupled with carboxyl-terminated nano-magnetic particles (NMPs). On the other hand, the C-terminal was conjugated with the cysteine residue to covalently integrate with a gold sensing platform via the Au-S linkage. Four different sensors were fabricated from the four specific substrates, which were treated with the protesase of six different species of Legionella. In the presence of specific protease, the peptide sequence is digested and the magnetic nanobeads moved out of the gold surface, resulting in the apparence of gold color. One of the nanoprobes sensitivity detects as low as 60 CFU mL-1 of Legionella anisa, Legionella micdadei, and Fluoribacter dumoffii. The cross-reactivity of the sensors was tested using other closely associated bacterial species and no significant cross-reactivity of the sensors was found. It is envisaged that this assay could be useful for screening purposes or might be supportive for the fast and easy detection of Legionella protease activity for water monitoring purposes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sahar Alhogail
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, King Saud University, Ad Diriyah district 11433, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
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- Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
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- Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany and InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied Research, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany and Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Member of the Leibniz research alliance "Leibniz Health Technologies", Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany and InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied Research, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany and Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Member of the Leibniz research alliance "Leibniz Health Technologies", Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany and InfectoGnostics Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied Research, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany and Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Member of the Leibniz research alliance "Leibniz Health Technologies", Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, King Abdullah Rd, Al Raed, Riyadh 12354, Saudi Arabia
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- Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia.
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- Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia. and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Riyadh 12713, Saudi Arabia
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Alhogail S, Suaifan GA, Bikker FJ, Kaman WE, Weber K, Cialla-May D, Popp J, Zourob MM. Rapid Colorimetric Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Clinical Isolates Using a Magnetic Nanoparticle Biosensor. ACS Omega 2019; 4:21684-21688. [PMID: 31891046 PMCID: PMC6933554 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b02080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
A rapid, sensitive, and specific colorimetric biosensor based on the use of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) was designed for the detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in clinical samples. The biosensing platform was based on the measurement of P. aeruginosa proteolytic activity using a specific protease substrate. At the N-terminus, this substrate was covalently bound to MNPs and was linked to a gold sensor surface via cystine at the C-terminus of the substrates. The golden sensor appears black to naked eyes because of the coverage of the MNPs. However, upon proteolysis, the cleaved peptide-MNP moieties will be attracted by an external magnet, revealing the golden color of the sensor surface, which can be observed by the naked eye. In vitro, the biosensor was able to detect specifically and quantitatively the presence of P. aeruginosa with a detection limit of 102 cfu/mL in less than 1 min. The colorimetric biosensor was used to test its ability to detect in situ P. aeruginosa in clinical isolates from patients. This biochip is anticipated to be useful as a rapid point-of-care device for the diagnosis of P. aeruginosa-related infections.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sahar Alhogail
- Department
of Clinical Laboratory Science, King Saud
University, Ad Diriyah District, 11433 Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia
- Department
of Chemistry, Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al
Takhassusi Road, 11533 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, 11942 Amman, Jordan
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- Department
of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University Amsterdam, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, 1081 LA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department
of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute
of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany
- InfectoGnostics
Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied
Research, Philosophenweg
7, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Leibniz
Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Institute
of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany
- InfectoGnostics
Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied
Research, Philosophenweg
7, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Leibniz
Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Institute
of Physical Chemistry and Abbe Center of Photonics, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, 07743 Jena, Germany
- InfectoGnostics
Research Campus Jena, Center for Applied
Research, Philosophenweg
7, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Leibniz
Institute of Photonic Technology, Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al
Takhassusi Road, 11533 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King
Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Riyadh 12713, Saudi Arabia
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Suaifan GARY, Alhogail S, Zourob M. Paper-based magnetic nanoparticle-peptide probe for rapid and quantitative colorimetric detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7. Biosens Bioelectron 2017; 92:702-708. [PMID: 27839734 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2016.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2016] [Revised: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
There is a critical and urgent demand for a simple, rapid and specific qualitative and quantitative colorimetric biosensor for the detection of the food contaminant Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) in complex food products due to the recent outbreaks of food-borne diseases. Traditional detection techniques are time-consuming, require expensive instrumentation and are labour-intensive. To overcome these limitations, a novel, ultra-rapid visual biosensor was developed based on the ability of E. coli O157:H7 proteases to change the optical response of a surface-modified, magnetic nanoparticle-specific (MNP-specific) peptide probe. Upon proteolysis, a gradual increase in the golden color of the sensor surface was visually observed. The intensification of color was correlated with the E. coli O157:H7 concentration. The color change resulting from the dissociation of the self-assembled monolayer (SAM) was detected by the naked eye and analysed using an image analysis software (ImageJ) for the purpose of quantitative detection. This biosensor demonstrated high sensitivity and applicability, with lower limits of detection of 12CFUmL-1 in broth samples and 30-300CFUmL-1 in spiked complex food matrices. In conclusion, this approach permits the use of a disposable biosensor chip that can be mass-produced at low cost and can be used not only by food manufacturers but also by regulatory agencies for better control of potential health risks associated with the consumption of contaminated foods.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ghadeer A R Y Suaifan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Chemistry, Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Alfaisal University, Al Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Al Takhassusi Rd, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia; King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Zahrawi Street, Al Maather, Riyadh 12713, Saudi Arabia.
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