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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 16(21): 27952-27960, 2024 May 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38808703

ABSTRACT

Capable of directly capturing various physiological signals from human skin, skin-interfaced bioelectronics has emerged as a promising option for human health monitoring. However, the accuracy and reliability of the measured signals can be greatly affected by body movements or skin deformations (e.g., stretching, wrinkling, and compression). This study presents an ultraconformal, motion artifact-free, and multifunctional skin bioelectronic sensing platform fabricated by a simple and user-friendly laser patterning approach for sensing high-quality human physiological data. The highly conductive membrane based on the room-temperature coalesced Ag/Cu@Cu core-shell nanoparticles in a mixed solution of polymers can partially dissolve and locally deform in the presence of water to form conformal contact with the skin. The resulting sensors to capture improved electrophysiological signals upon various skin deformations and other biophysical signals provide an effective means to monitor health conditions and create human-machine interfaces. The highly conductive and stretchable membrane can also be used as interconnects to connect commercial off-the-shelf chips to allow extended functionalities, and the proof-of-concept demonstration is highlighted in an integrated pulse oximeter. The easy-to-remove feature of the resulting device with water further allows the device to be applied on delicate skin, such as the infant and elderly.


Subject(s)
Wearable Electronic Devices , Humans , Skin/chemistry , Monitoring, Physiologic/instrumentation , Monitoring, Physiologic/methods , Silver/chemistry , Copper/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Artifacts , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Motion , Electric Conductivity
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Anal Chim Acta ; 1310: 342705, 2024 Jun 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38811142

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Reliability and robustness have been recognized as key challenges for Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) analytical techniques. Quantifying the concentration of an analyte using a single characteristic peak from SERS has been a controversial topic because the Raman signal is susceptible to highly concentrated electromagnetic hotspots, inhomogeneity of SERS substrate, or non-standardization of measurement conditions. Ratiometric SERS strategies have been demonstrated as a promising solution to effectively balance and compensate for signal fluctuations caused by matrix heterogeneity. However, it is not easy to construct ratiometric SERS sensors with monitoring the ratio of two different signal intensities for target analysis. RESULTS: An attempt has been made to develop a novel ratiometric biosensor that can be applied to detect okadaic acid (OA). Aptamer-anchored magnetic particles were first combined with gold-tagged short complementary DNA (Au-cDNA) to create heterogeneous nanostructures. When the target was present, the Au-cDNA was dissociated from nanostructures, and 4-nitrothiophenol (4-NTP) was initiated to reduce to 4-aminothiophenol (4-ATP) in the presence of hydrogen sources. The SERS ratio change of 4-NTP and 4-ATP was finally detected by AuNPs-coated film. OA was successfully quantified, and the detection limit was as low as 2.4524 ng/mL. The constructed biosensor had good stability and reproducibility with a relative standard deviation of less than 4.47%. The proposed method used gold nanoparticles as an intermediate to achieve catalytic signal amplification and subsequently increased the sensitivity of the biosensor. SIGNIFICANCE AND NOVELTY: Catalytic reaction-based ratiometric SERS biosensors combine the multiple advantages of catalytic signal amplification and signal self-calibration and provide new insights into the development of stable, reproducible, and reliable SERS detection techniques. This ratiometric SERS technique offered a universal method that is anticipated to be applicable for the detection of other targets by substituting the aptamer.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Gold , Metal Nanoparticles , Okadaic Acid , Spectrum Analysis, Raman , Spectrum Analysis, Raman/methods , Gold/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Okadaic Acid/analysis , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Food Contamination/analysis , Limit of Detection , Food Analysis/methods , Surface Properties
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Anal Chim Acta ; 1310: 342716, 2024 Jun 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38811135

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Assembling framework nucleic acid (FNA) nanoarchitectures and tuning luminescent quantum dots (QDs) for fluorescence assays represent a versatile strategy in analytical territory. Rationally, FNA constructs could offer a preferential orientation to efficiently recognize the target and improve detection sensitivity, meanwhile, regulating size-dependent multicolor emissions of QDs in one analytical setting for ratiometric fluorescence assay would greatly simplify operation procedures. Nonetheless, such FNA/QDs-based ratiometric fluorescence nanoprobes remain rarely explored. RESULTS: We designed a sensitive and signal amplification-free fluorescence aptasensor for lead ions (Pb2+) that potentially cause extensive contamination to environment, cosmetic, food and pharmaceuticals. Red and green emission CdTe quantum dots (rQDs and gQDs) were facilely prepared. Moreover, silica nanosphere encapsulating rQDs served as quantitative internal reference and scaffold to anchor a predesigned FNA and DNA sandwich containing Pb2+ binding aptamer and gQD modified DNA signal reporter. On binding of Pb2+, the gQD-DNA signal reporter was set free, resulting in fluorescence quenching at graphene oxide (GO) interface. Owing to the rigid structure of FNA, the fluorescence signal reporter orderly arranged at the silica nanosphere could sensitively respond to Pb2+ stimulation. The dose-dependent fluorescence signal-off mode enabled ratiometric analysis of Pb2+ without cumbersome signal amplification. Linear relationship was established between fluorescence intensity ratio (I555/I720) and Pb2+ concentration from 10 nM to 2 µM, with detection limit of 1.7 nM (0.43 ppb), well addressing the need for Pb2+ routine monitoring. The designed nanoprobe was applied to detection of Pb2+ in soil, cosmetic, milk, drug, and serum samples, with the sensitivity comparable to conventional ICP-MS technique. SIGNIFICANCE: Given the programmable design of FNA and efficient recognition of target, flexible tuning of QDs emission, and signal amplification-free strategy, the present fluorescence nanoprobe could be a technical criterion for other heavy metal ions detection in a straightforward manner.


Subject(s)
DNA , Graphite , Lead , Nanospheres , Quantum Dots , Silicon Dioxide , Spectrometry, Fluorescence , Quantum Dots/chemistry , Lead/analysis , Lead/chemistry , Graphite/chemistry , Silicon Dioxide/chemistry , Nanospheres/chemistry , DNA/chemistry , Cadmium Compounds/chemistry , Limit of Detection , Tellurium/chemistry , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Fluorescence , Biosensing Techniques/methods
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Mikrochim Acta ; 191(6): 356, 2024 05 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38811412

ABSTRACT

Charged antimicrobial peptides can be used for direct potentiometric biosensing, but have never been explored. We report here a galvanostatically-controlled potentiometric sensor for antimicrobial peptide-based biosensing. Solid-state pulsed galvanostatic sensors that showed excellent stability under continuous galvanostatic polarization were prepared by utilizing reduced graphene oxide/poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly (4-styrenesulfonate) (rGO/PEDOT: PSS) as a solid contact. More importantly, the chronopotentiometric sensor can be made sensitive to antimicrobial peptides with intrinsic charge on demand via a current pulse. In this study, a positively charged antimicrobial peptide that can bind to Staphylococcus aureus with high affinity and good selectivity was designed as a model. Two arginine residues with positive charges were linked to the C-terminal of the peptide sequence to increase its potentiometric responses on the electrode. The bacteria binding-induced charge or charge density change of the antimicrobial peptide enables the direct chronopotentiometric detection of the target. Under the optimized conditions, the concentration of Staphylococcus aureus can be determined in the linear range 10-1.0 × 105 CFU mL-1 with a detection limit of 10 CFU mL-1. It is anticipated that such a chronopotentiometric sensing platform is readily adaptable to detect other bacteria by choosing the peptides.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Graphite , Potentiometry , Staphylococcus aureus , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Graphite/chemistry , Potentiometry/methods , Antimicrobial Peptides/chemistry , Antimicrobial Peptides/pharmacology , Limit of Detection , Polymers/chemistry , Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic/chemistry , Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic/pharmacology , Electrodes
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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 317: 124392, 2024 Sep 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38704997

ABSTRACT

Nanozyme-based colorimetric sensing has drawn immense attention due to the rapid development of nanozyme in recent years. However, the selectivity of nanozyme-based colorimetric sensing greatly limits its subsequent practical application. It is well known that sample pretreatment can not only improve selectivity by eliminating the sample matrix interference, but also improve sensitivity by enriching trace targets. Based on the easy facile surface modification properties of nanozyme, we rationally designed nanozyme combined with sample pretreatment for colorimetric biosensing, through separation and enrichment, thereby improving the selectivity and sensitivity of the nanozyme colorimetric biosensing. As a proof of concept, the detection of Hg2+ by nanozyme-based colorimetric sensing was used as an example. Magnetic peroxidase-like nanozyme Fe3S4 was designed and synthesized. The selectivity is improved by the specific adsorption of S-Hg bond and the interference elimination after magnetic separation. In addition, the sensitivity is improved by magnetic solid-phase extraction enrichment. Our established colorimetric sensing based on Fe3S4 nanozyme integrated sample pretreatment with an enrichment factor of 100 and the limit of detection (LOD) is 26 nM. In addition, this strategy was successfully applied to detect Hg2+ in environmental water samples. Overall, the strategy showed good selectivity and sensitivity, providing a new practical method for the application of nanozyme-based biosensing in sample pretreatment.


Subject(s)
Colorimetry , Limit of Detection , Mercury , Metal-Organic Frameworks , Solid Phase Extraction , Mercury/analysis , Mercury/isolation & purification , Colorimetry/methods , Solid Phase Extraction/methods , Metal-Organic Frameworks/chemistry , Catalysis , Water Pollutants, Chemical/analysis , Water Pollutants, Chemical/isolation & purification , Peroxidase/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 12183, 2024 05 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38806617

ABSTRACT

The fabrication of the first label-free electrochemical DNA probe biosensor for highly sensitive detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), as the causal agent of citrus huanglongbing disease, is conducted here. An OMP probe was designed based on the hybridization with its target-specific sequence in the outer membrane protein (OMP) gene of CLas. The characterization of the steps of biosensor fabrication and hybridization process between the immobilized OMP-DNA probe and the target ssDNA oligonucleotides (OMP-complementary and three mismatches OMP or OMP-mutation) was monitored using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy based on increasing or decreasing in the electron transfer in [Fe (CN)6]3-/4- on the modified gold electrode surface. The biosensor sensitivity indicated that the peak currents were linear over ranges from 20 to 100 nM for OMP-complementary with the detection limit of 0.026 nM (S/N = 3). The absence of any cross-interference with other biological DNA sequences confirmed a high selectivity of fabricated biosensor. Likewise, it showed good specificity in discriminating the mutation oligonucleotides from complementary target DNAs. The functional performance of optimized biosensor was achieved via the hybridization of OMP-DNA probe with extracted DNA from citrus plant infected with CLas. Therefore, fabricated biosensor indicates promise for sensitivity and early detection of citrus huanglongbing disease.


Subject(s)
Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins , Biosensing Techniques , Citrus , DNA Probes , Electrochemical Techniques , Plant Diseases , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Citrus/microbiology , Plant Diseases/microbiology , DNA Probes/genetics , Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins/genetics , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Electrodes , Nucleic Acid Hybridization , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Limit of Detection , Rhizobiaceae/genetics , Rhizobiaceae/isolation & purification , Liberibacter/genetics
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Food Chem ; 452: 139613, 2024 Sep 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38744125

ABSTRACT

This short communication is devoted to a fully-mechanized flow analysis system for the control of beer fermentation process. The developed system is based on microsolenoid flow controlling devices (valves and pumps) and a flow-through optoelectronic detector. All these components are powered and controlled by a Adruino-compatible microprocessor platform that creates an integrated, compact, and robust analytical tool. Multiplication of sample aspiration ports of the analytical system allows for simultaneous monitoring of several independently performed fermentation processes, as well as a single process at the different places of fermentation tank. To demonstrate its practical utility, the developed system has been applied for online and real-time monitoring of yeast propagation and distribution in beer worts in the course of various fermentation processes. Potentially, this flow analysis system can be easily expanded to the form of multianalyte monitor equipped with optoelectronic sensors and biosensors for the determination of other parameters and analytes.


Subject(s)
Beer , Fermentation , Beer/analysis , Beer/microbiology , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolism , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Biosensing Techniques/methods
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Food Chem ; 452: 139569, 2024 Sep 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38744131

ABSTRACT

Given the potential dangers of thiram to food safety, constructing a facile sensor is significantly critical. Herein, we presented a colorimetric sensor based on glutathione­iron hybrid (GSH-Fe) nanozyme for specific and stable detection of thiram. The GSH-Fe nanozyme exhibits good peroxidase-mimicking activity with comparable Michaelis constant (Km = 0.551 mM) to the natural enzyme. Thiram pesticides can specifically limit the catalytic activity of GSH-Fe nanozyme via surface passivation, causing the change of colorimetric signal. It is worth mentioning that the platform was used to prepare a portable hydrogel kit for rapid qualitative monitoring of thiram. Coupling with an image-processing algorithm, the colorimetric image of the hydrogel reactor is converted into the data information for accurate quantification of thiram with a detection limit of 0.3 µg mL-1. The sensing system has good selectivity and high stability, with recovery rates in fruit juice samples ranging from 92.4% to 106.9%.


Subject(s)
Colorimetry , Fruit and Vegetable Juices , Glutathione , Iron , Thiram , Colorimetry/instrumentation , Fruit and Vegetable Juices/analysis , Iron/chemistry , Iron/analysis , Glutathione/chemistry , Glutathione/analysis , Thiram/analysis , Thiram/chemistry , Food Contamination/analysis , Pesticides/analysis , Pesticides/chemistry , Limit of Detection , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation
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Chem Commun (Camb) ; 60(45): 5848-5851, 2024 May 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38752318

ABSTRACT

A dual-localized DNAzyme walker (dlDW) was constructed by utilizing multiple split DNAzymes with probes, and their substrates are separately localized on streptavidin and AuNPs, serving as walking pedals and tracks, respectively. Based on dlDW, biosensing platform was successfully constructed and showed great potential application in clinical disease diagnosis.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , DNA, Catalytic , Gold , Streptavidin , DNA, Catalytic/chemistry , DNA, Catalytic/metabolism , Streptavidin/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Gold/chemistry , Humans , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Biomarkers/analysis
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 259: 116387, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38754194

ABSTRACT

The incidence of esophageal cancer is positively associated with fumonisin contamination. It is necessary to develop methods for the rapid detection of fumonisins. In this work, a self-powered photoelectrochemical aptamer sensor based on ZnIn2S4/WO3 photoanode and Au@W-Co3O4 photocathode is proposed for the sensitive detection of fumonisin B1 (FB1). Among them, under visible light irradiation, the Z-type heterostructure of ZnIn2S4/WO3 acts as a photoanode to improve the electron transfer rate, which contributes to the enhancement of the photocathode signal and lays the foundation for a wider detection range. The Au@W-Co3O4 photocathode as a sensing interface reduces the probability of false positives (comparison of anode sensing platforms). The PEC sensor has a good working performance in the detection range (10 pg/mL-1000 ng/mL) with a detection limit of 2.7 pg/mL (S/N = 3). In addition, the sensor offers good selectivity, stability and excellent recoveries in real sample analysis. This work is expected to play a role in the field of analyzing environmental toxins.


Subject(s)
Aptamers, Nucleotide , Biosensing Techniques , Electrochemical Techniques , Fumonisins , Limit of Detection , Fumonisins/analysis , Fumonisins/chemistry , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Tungsten/chemistry , Electrodes , Oxides/chemistry , Gold/chemistry , Humans , Light , Zinc/chemistry
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 259: 116380, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38754193

ABSTRACT

Exosomes, as novel biomarker for liquid biopsy, exhibit huge important potential value for cancer diagnosis. However, various proteins show different expression levels on exosomal membrane, and the absolute concentration of exosomes in clinical samples is easily influenced by a number of factors. Here, we developed a CRISPR/Cas12a and aptamer-chemiluminescence based analysis (CACBA) for the relative abundance determination of tumor-related protein positive exosomes in plasma for breast cancer diagnosis. The total concentration of exosomes was determined through captured CD63 using a CRISPR/Cas12a-based method with the LoD of 8.97 × 103 particles/µl. Meanwhile, EpCAM and MUC1 positive exosomes were quantitatively detected by aptamer-chemiluminescence (ACL) based method with the LoD of 1.45 × 102 and 3.73 × 102 particles/µl, respectively. It showed that the percentages of EpCAM and MUC1 positive exosomes offered an excellent capability to differentiate breast cancer patients and healthy donors. The high sensitivity, strong specificity, outstanding anti-interference capability, and steady recovery rate of this approach offered higher accuracy and robustness than the commercialized method in clinical trial. In addition with good stability, easy preparation and low cost, this method not only provides a new approach to rapid analysis of exosome proteins, it may be quickly extended to the diagnoses of various cancers.


Subject(s)
Aptamers, Nucleotide , Biomarkers, Tumor , Biosensing Techniques , Breast Neoplasms , CRISPR-Cas Systems , Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule , Exosomes , Mucin-1 , Humans , Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis , Breast Neoplasms/blood , Breast Neoplasms/genetics , Exosomes/chemistry , Exosomes/genetics , Female , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Mucin-1/blood , Mucin-1/genetics , Mucin-1/analysis , Biomarkers, Tumor/blood , Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics , Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule/genetics , Luminescent Measurements/methods , Tetraspanin 30 , Limit of Detection
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 259: 116355, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38754196

ABSTRACT

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), resulting in a global health crisis. The primary diagnostic method for COVID-19 is quantitative reverse transcription PCR, which is time-consuming and requires expensive instrumentation. Here, we developed an electrochemical biosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2 biomarkers using a 3D porous polyacrylamide/polyaniline hydrogel (PPG) electrode prepared by UV photopolymerization and in situ polymerization. The electrochemical immunosensor for detecting SARS-CoV-2 N protein via the immune sandwich principle demonstrated a lower detection limit of 42 pg/mL and comparable specificity to a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, which was additionally validated in pseudoviruses. The electrochemical sensor for hydrogen peroxide showed a low detection limit of 0.5 µM and excellent selectivity, which was further confirmed in cancer cells under oxidative stress. The biomarkers of SARS-CoV-2 were successfully detected due to the signal amplification capability provided by 3D porous electrodes and the high sensitivity of the antigen-antibody specific binding. This study introduces a novel three-dimensional electrode with great potential for the early detection of SARS-CoV-2.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , COVID-19 , Electrochemical Techniques , Electrodes , Hydrogels , Hydrogen Peroxide , Limit of Detection , SARS-CoV-2 , Hydrogen Peroxide/chemistry , SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification , SARS-CoV-2/immunology , Humans , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Biosensing Techniques/methods , COVID-19/diagnosis , COVID-19/virology , Electrochemical Techniques/instrumentation , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Hydrogels/chemistry , Coronavirus Nucleocapsid Proteins/analysis , Coronavirus Nucleocapsid Proteins/immunology , Phosphoproteins/analysis , Immunoassay/instrumentation , Immunoassay/methods
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 259: 116374, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38754195

ABSTRACT

Laboratory-based nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) are highly sensitive and specific, but they require the transportation of samples to centralized testing facilities and have long turnaround times. During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, substantial advancement has been achieved with the development of paper-based point-of-care (POC) NAATs, offering features such as low cost, being easy to use, and providing rapid sample-to-answer times. Although most of the POC NAATs innovations are towards clinical settings, we have developed a portable, paper-based loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) testing platform for on-farm applications, capable of detecting Bacteroidales as a fecal contamination biomarker. Our integrated platform includes a drop generator, a heating and imaging unit, and paper-based biosensors, providing sensitive results (limit of detection 3 copies of Bacteroidales per cm2) within an hour of sample collection. We evaluated this integrated platform on a commercial lettuce farm with a concordance of 100% when compared to lab-based tests. Our integrated paper-based LAMP testing platform holds great promise as a reliable and convenient tool for on-site NAATs. We expect that this innovation will encourage the fresh produce industry to adopt NAATs as a complementary tool for decision-making in growing and harvesting. We also hope that our work can stimulate further research in the development of on-farm diagnostic tools for other agricultural applications, leading to improved food safety and technology innovation.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , COVID-19 , Feces , Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques , Paper , SARS-CoV-2 , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Feces/microbiology , Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques/instrumentation , Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques/methods , COVID-19/diagnosis , SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification , SARS-CoV-2/genetics , Humans , Lactuca/microbiology , Farms , Molecular Diagnostic Techniques/instrumentation , Molecular Diagnostic Techniques/methods , Equipment Design
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 259: 116378, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38759308

ABSTRACT

Physical and chemical signals in the central nervous system yield crucial information that is clinically relevant under both physiological and pathological conditions. The emerging field of bioelectronics focuses on the monitoring and manipulation of neurophysiological signals with high spatiotemporal resolution and minimal invasiveness. Significant advances have been realized through innovations in materials and structural design, which have markedly enhanced mechanical and electrical properties, biocompatibility, and overall device performance. The diagnostic and therapeutic potential of soft bioelectronics has been corroborated across a diverse array of pre-clinical settings. This review summarizes recent studies that underscore the developments and applications of soft bioelectronics in neurological disorders, including neuromonitoring, neuromodulation, tumor treatment, and biosensing. Limitations and outlooks of soft devices are also discussed in terms of power supply, wireless control, biocompatibility, and the integration of artificial intelligence. This review highlights the potential of soft bioelectronics as a future platform to promote deciphering brain functions and clinical outcomes of neurological diseases.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Nervous System Diseases , Humans , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Nervous System Diseases/diagnosis , Animals , Equipment Design
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 259: 116365, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38759309

ABSTRACT

Effective wound management has the potential to reduce both the duration and cost of wound healing. However, traditional methods often rely on direct observation or complex and expensive biological testing to monitor and evaluate the invasive damage caused by wound healing, which can be time-consuming. Biosensors offer the advantage of precise and real-time monitoring, but existing devices are not suitable for integration with sensitive wound tissue due to their external dimensions. Here, we have designed a self-powered biosensing suture (SPBS) based on biofuel cells to accurately monitor glucose concentration at the wound site and promote wound healing. The anode of the SPBS consists of carbon nanotubes-modified carbon fibers, tetrathiafulvalene (TTF), and glucose oxidase (GOx), while the cathode is composed of Ag2O and carbon nanotubes modified nanotubes modified carbon fibers. It was observed that SPBS exhibited excellent physical and chemical stability in vitro. Regardless of different bending degrees or pH values, the maximum power density of SPBS remained above 92%, which is conducive to long-term dynamic evaluation. Furthermore, the voltage generated by SPBS reflects blood glucose concentration, and measurements at wound sites are consistent with those obtained using a commercially available blood glucose meter. SPBS achieves the healing effect of traditional medical sutures after complete healing within 14 days. It offers valuable insights for intelligent devices dedicated to real-time wound monitoring.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Nanotubes, Carbon , Sutures , Wound Healing , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Nanotubes, Carbon/chemistry , Humans , Glucose Oxidase/chemistry , Equipment Design , Bioelectric Energy Sources , Blood Glucose/analysis , Animals , Glucose/analysis , Glucose/isolation & purification , Carbon Fiber/chemistry
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Biosens Bioelectron ; 259: 116385, 2024 Sep 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38759310

ABSTRACT

Cell-substrate interaction plays a critical role in determining the mechanical status of living cell membrane. Changes of substrate surface properties can significantly alter the cell mechanical microenvironment, leading to mechanical changes of cell membrane. However, it is still difficult to accurately quantify the influence of the substrate surface properties on the mechanical status of living cell membrane without damage. This study addresses the challenge by using an electrochemical sensor made from an ultrasmall quartz nanopipette. With the tip diameter less than 100 nm, the nanopipette-based sensor achieves highly sensitive, noninvasive and label-free monitoring of the mechanical status of single living cells by collecting stable cyclic membrane oscillatory signals from continuous current versus time traces. The electrochemical signals collected from PC12 cells cultured on three different substrates (bare ITO (indium tin oxides) glass, hydroxyl modified ITO glass, amino modified ITO glass) indicate that the microenvironment more favorable for cell adhesion can increase the membrane stiffness. This work provides a label-free electrochemical approach to accurately quantify the mechanical status of single living cells in real-time, which may help to better understand the relationship between the cell membrane and the extra cellular matrix.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Cell Membrane , Electrochemical Techniques , Tin Compounds , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Animals , Rats , PC12 Cells , Tin Compounds/chemistry , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Cell Membrane/chemistry , Cell Adhesion , Vibration , Surface Properties , Equipment Design
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Acta Biochim Pol ; 71: 12196, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38721307

ABSTRACT

In the presented work, advanced methods of analysis and visualization were used to compile trends and patterns in the scientific literature. The most relevant information for the stability of biosensors was selected on the basis of clusters constructed on the basis of keywords. The most significant publications in the clusters appearing over time were analyzed. The most explosive publications were identified, i.e., those that have had the greatest impact on science in the area of the subject under study. The scientific trend in the development of biosensor stability was determined on the basis of the most frequently cited words in recent publications. A map of cooperation and networking between countries in the field of interest of the above topic was presented. Leaders were identified by country of origin. Systematic Review Registration: https://ubb.edu.pl.


Subject(s)
Bibliometrics , Biosensing Techniques , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Humans
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Mikrochim Acta ; 191(6): 298, 2024 05 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38709403

ABSTRACT

As a real-time fluid biopsy method, the detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) provides important information for the early diagnosis, precise treatment, and prognosis of cancer. However, the low density of CTCs in the peripheral blood hampers their capture and detection with high sensitivity and selectivity using currently available methods. Hence, we designed a sandwich-type electrochemical aptasensor that utilizes holothurian-shaped AuPd nanoparticles (AuPd HSs), tetrahedral DNA nanostructures (TDNs), and CuPdPt nanowire networks (NWs) interwoven with a graphdiyne (GDY) sheet for ultrasensitive non-destructive detection of MCF-7 breast cancer cells. CuPdPt NW-GDY effectively enhanced the electron transfer rate and coupled with the loaded TDNs. The TDNs could capture MCF-7 cells with precision and firmness, and the resulting composite complex was combined with AuPd HSs to form a sandwich-type structure. This novel aptasensor showed a linear range between 10 and 106 cells mL-1 and an ultralow detection limit of 7 cells mL-1. The specificity, stability, and repeatability of the measurements were successfully verified. Moreover, we used benzonase nuclease to achieve non-destructive recovery of cells for further clinical studies. According to the results, our aptasensor was more sensitive measuring the number of CTCs than other approaches because of the employment of TDNs, CuPdPt NW-GDY, and AuPd HSs. We designed a reliable sensor system for the detection of CTCs in the peripheral blood, which could serve as a new approach for cancer diagnosis at an early stage.


Subject(s)
Aptamers, Nucleotide , Biosensing Techniques , DNA , Electrochemical Techniques , Gold , Limit of Detection , Metal Nanoparticles , Neoplastic Cells, Circulating , Palladium , Neoplastic Cells, Circulating/pathology , Humans , MCF-7 Cells , Metal Nanoparticles/chemistry , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Gold/chemistry , DNA/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Palladium/chemistry
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Anal Chim Acta ; 1309: 342701, 2024 Jun 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38772662

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Nanozymes, a new class of nanomaterials, have emerged as promising substitutes for enzymes in biosensor design due to their exceptional stability, affordability, and ready availability. While nanozymes address many limitations of natural enzymes, they still face challenges, particularly in achieving the catalytic activity levels of their natural counterparts. This indicates the need for enhancing the sensitivity of biosensors based on nanozymes. The catalytic activity of nanozyme can be significantly improved by regulating its size, morphology, and surface composition of nanomaterial. RESULTS: In this work, a kind of hollow core-shell structure was designed to enhance the catalytic activity of nanozymes. The hollow core-shell structure material consists of a nanozymes core layer, a hollow layer, and a MOF shell layer. Taking the classic peroxidase like Fe3O4 as an example, the development of a novel nanozyme@MOF, specifically p-Fe3O4@PDA@ZIF-67, is detailed, showcasing its application in enhancing the sensitivity of sensors based on Fe3O4 nanozymes. This innovative nanocomposite, featuring that MOF layer was designed to adsorb the signal molecules of the sensor to improve the utilization rate of reactive oxygen species generated by the nanozymes catalyzed reactions and the hollow layer was designed to prevent the active sites of nanozymes from being cover by the MOF layer. The manuscript emphasizes the nanocomposite's remarkable sensitivity in detecting hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), coupled with high specificity and reproducibility, even in complex environments like milk samples. SIGNIFICANCE AND NOVELTY: This work firstly proposed and proved that Fe3O4 nanozyme@MOF with hollow layer structure was designed to improve the catalytic activity of the Fe3O4 nanozyme and the sensitivity of the sensors based on Fe3O4 nanozyme. This research marks a significant advancement in nanozyme technology, demonstrating the potential of structural innovation in creating high-performance, sensitive, and stable biosensors for various applications.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Metal-Organic Frameworks , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Metal-Organic Frameworks/chemistry , Ferrosoferric Oxide/chemistry , Hydrogen Peroxide/chemistry , Hydrogen Peroxide/analysis , Indoles/chemistry , Catalysis , Limit of Detection , Nanostructures/chemistry , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Imidazoles , Polymers , Zeolites
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Anal Chim Acta ; 1309: 342677, 2024 Jun 22.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38772666

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Rapid and sensitive detection for acetamiprid, a kind of widely used neonicotinoid insecticide, is very meaningful for the development of modern agriculture and the protection of human health. Highly stable electrochemiluminescence (ECL) materials are one of the key factors in ECL sensing technology. ECL materials prepared by porous materials (e.g., MOFs) coated with chromophores have been used for ECL sensing detection, but these materials have poor stability because the chromophores escape when they are in aqueous solution. Therefore, the development of highly stable ECL materials is of great significance to improve the sensitivity of ECL sensing technology. RESULTS: In this work, by combining etched metal-organic frameworks (E-UIO-66-NH2) as carrier with Tris(4,4'-dicarboxylic acid-2,2'-bipyridine)Ru(II) chloride (Ru(dcbpy)32+) as signal probe via amide bonds, highly stable nanocomposites (E-UIO-66-NH2-Ru) with excellent ECL performance were firstly prepared. Then, using MoS2 loaded with AuNPs as substrate material and co-reactant promoter, a signal off-on-off ECL aptamer sensor was prepared for sensitive detection of acetamiprid. Due to the excellent catalytic activity of E-UIO-66-NH2-Ru and MoS2@Au towards K2S2O8, the ECL signals can be enhanced by multiple signal enhancement pathways, the prepared ECL aptamer sensor could achieve sensitive detection of acetamiprid in the linear range of 10-13 to10-7 mol L-1, with the limit of detection (LOD) of 2.78ⅹ10-15 mol L-1 (S/N = 3). After the evaluation of actual sample testing, this sensing platform was proven to be an effective method for the detection of acetamiprid in food and agricultural products. SIGNIFICANCE AND NOVELTY: The E-UIO-66-NH2-Ru prepared by linking Ru(dcbpy)32+ to E-UIO-66-NH2 via amide bonding has very high stability. The synergistic catalytic effect of MoS2 and AuNPs enhanced the ECL signal. By exploring the sensing mechanism and evaluating the actual sample tests, the proposed signal "on-off" ECL sensing strategy was proved to be an effective and excellent ECL sensing method for sensitive and stable detection of acetamiprid.


Subject(s)
Aptamers, Nucleotide , Electrochemical Techniques , Luminescent Measurements , Metal-Organic Frameworks , Neonicotinoids , Neonicotinoids/analysis , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Luminescent Measurements/methods , Metal-Organic Frameworks/chemistry , Ruthenium/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Limit of Detection , Coordination Complexes/chemistry , Insecticides/analysis
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