Aldosterone quantification helps evaluate the rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. The new bead-based mul-tiplex platform has not been applied in aldosterone detection to achieve simultaneous measurements of multipl...Aldosterone quantification helps evaluate the rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. The new bead-based mul-tiplex platform has not been applied in aldosterone detection to achieve simultaneous measurements of multiple hormones. A new sensitive competitive bead immunoassay based on Luminex technology for detecting aldoster-one in small sample volumes was developed using two-antibody coupled beads and biotinylated aldosterone as tracer in combination with an extraction step. The assay was validated in human and mouse samples and exhibited a linear working range from 10 to 1,000 pg/mL. The assay was reproducible and precise with intra-assay coeffi-cient of variations (CVs) from 6.0% to 11.2%, inter-assay CVs from 8.0% to 13.0% and good recovery [(90-110)%] and linearity [(89-107)%]. Excellent correlation was found between this new assay and the reference method (r = 0.96, P 0.000,1). The successful establishment of this assay provides high possibility for carrying out bead-based multiplex assay measuring aldosterone and other parameters simultaneously in one 50 μL sample so that the efficiency can be improved and precious samples can be saved.展开更多
Multiplex ultrasensitive detection of low abundance proteins remains a significant challenge in clinical applications,necessitating the development of innovative solutions.The integration of bead-based microfluidic ch...Multiplex ultrasensitive detection of low abundance proteins remains a significant challenge in clinical applications,necessitating the development of innovative solutions.The integration of bead-based microfluidic chip platforms with their efficient target capture and separation capabilities,along with the advantages of miniaturization and low reagent consumption,holds great promise for building an integrated point-of-care testing(POCT)system that enables seamless sample input-result output.This review presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in bead-based microfluidic platforms for multiplex and ultrasensitive immunoassays,along with their potential applications in clinical diagnosis and treatment,which is organized into four sections:encoding techniques,the role of microfluidic platforms,applications,and future prospects.展开更多
AIM: To test the methodical and pre-analytical performance of a new multiplex cancer biomarker panel using magnetic beads. METHODS: The MILLIPLEX? MAP Human Circulating Cancer Biomarker Magnetic Bead Panel 1 comprises...AIM: To test the methodical and pre-analytical performance of a new multiplex cancer biomarker panel using magnetic beads. METHODS: The MILLIPLEX? MAP Human Circulating Cancer Biomarker Magnetic Bead Panel 1 comprises the tumor markers carcinoembryonic antigen, alpha-fetoprotein, total prostate-specific antigen, cancer antigen 15-3, cancer antigen 19-9, cancer antigen 125, cytokeratine 19-fragment, β-human chorionic gonadotropin, human epididymis protein 4, osteopontin, prolactin, the cell death and angiogenesis markers soluble Fas, soluble Fas-ligand, tumor necrosis factor related apoptosisinducing ligand, vascular endothelial growth factor andthe immunological markers interleukin-6(IL-6), IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-α, transforming growth factor α, fibroblast growth factor-2, macrophage migration inhibitory factor, leptin, hepatocyte growth factor, and stem cell factor. We determined intra- and inter-assay imprecision as well as dilution linearity using quality controls and serum pools. Furthermore, the stability of the 24 biomarkers examined in this panel was ascertained by testing the influence of different storage temperatures and time span before centrifugation.RESULTS: For all markers measured in the synthetic internal quality controls, the intra-assay imprecision ranged between 2.26% and 9.41%, while for 20 of 24 measured markers in the physiological serum pools, it ranged between 1.68% and 12.87%. The inter-assay imprecision ranged between 1.48%-17.12% for 23 biomarkers in synthetic, and between 4.59%-23.88% for 18 biomarkers in physiological quality controls. Here, single markers with very low concentration levels had increased imprecision rates. Dilution linearity was acceptable(70%-130% recovery) for 20 biomarkers. Regarding pre-analytical influencing factors, most markers were stable if blood centrifugation was delayed or if serum was stored for up to 24 h at 4 ℃ and 25 ℃ after centrifugation. Comparable results were obtained in serum and plasma for most markers. However, great changes were observed for single markers.CONCLUSION: MILLIPLEX? MAP Human Circulating Cancer Biomarker Magnetic Bead Panel 1 assay is a stable and precise method for detection of most biomarkers included in the kit. However, single markers have to be interpreted with care.展开更多
Molecular-based allergy diagnosis for the in vitro assessment of a patient immunoglobulin E(IgE) sensitization profile at the molecular level uses allergen molecules(also referred to as allergen components), which may...Molecular-based allergy diagnosis for the in vitro assessment of a patient immunoglobulin E(IgE) sensitization profile at the molecular level uses allergen molecules(also referred to as allergen components), which may be well-defined, highly purified, natural allergen components or recombinant allergens. Modern immunoassay methods used for the detection of specific Ig E against aeroallergen components are either singleplex(such as the fluorescence enzyme immunoassay with capsulated cellulose polymer solid-phase coupled allergens, the enzyme-enhanced chemiluminescence immunoassay and the reversed enzyme allergosorbent test, with liquid-phase allergens), multiparameter(such as the line blot immunoassay for defined partial allergen diagnostics with allergen components coating membrane strips) or multiplex(such as the microarraybased immunoassay on immuno solid-phase allergen chip, and the two new multiplex nanotechnology-based immunoassays: the patient-friendly allergen nanobead array, and the macroarray nanotechnology-based immunoassay used as a molecular allergy explorer). The precision medicine diagnostic work-up may be organized as an integrated "U-shape" approach, with a "top-down" approach(from symptoms to molecules) and a "bottomup" approach(from molecules to clinical implications), as needed in selected patients. The comprehensive and accurate Ig E sensitization molecular profiling, with identification of the relevant allergens, is indicated within the framework of a detailed patient's clinical history to distinguish genuine Ig E sensitization from sensitization due to cross-reactivity(especially in polysensitized patients), to assess unclear symptoms and unsatisfactory response to treatment, to reveal unexpected sensitizations, and to improve assessment of severity and risk aspects in some patients. Practical approaches, such as anamnesis molecular thinking, laboratory molecular thinking and postmolecular anamnesis, are sometimes applied. The component-resolved diagnosis of the specific IgE repertoire has a key impact on optimal decisions making for prophylactic and specific immunotherapeutic strategies tailored for the individual patient.展开更多
Foods are often contaminated by multiple foodborne pathogens,which threatens human health.In this work,we developed a microfluidic biosensor for multiplex immunoassay of foodborne bacteria with agitation driven by pro...Foods are often contaminated by multiple foodborne pathogens,which threatens human health.In this work,we developed a microfluidic biosensor for multiplex immunoassay of foodborne bacteria with agitation driven by programmed audio signals.This agitation,powered by the vibration of a speaker cone during music playing,accelerated the mass transport in the incubation process to form bacterial complexes within 10 min.Immunoassay reagents of the two target bacteria(Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella typhimurium)were preloaded into the corresponding fore-vacuum storage chamber on the chip,and released to participate in the subsequent immune analysis process by piercing the chambers.All the detection processes were integrated into a single microfluidic chip and controlled by a smartphone through Bluetooth.Under selected conditions,wide linear ranges and low limits of detection(LODs<2CFU/m L)were obtained,and real food samples were successfully determined within 30 min.This biosensing method can be extended to wide-ranging applications by loading different recognizing reagents.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is associated with high mortality. Early diagnosis is essential to start treatment and to improve outcomes. Because of the inflammatory nature, we hypothesis that cytoki...BACKGROUND: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is associated with high mortality. Early diagnosis is essential to start treatment and to improve outcomes. Because of the inflammatory nature, we hypothesis that cytokine profile of patients with GVHD may serve as diagnostic markers. The present study was to evaluate the role of cytokine profile in the diagnosis of GVHD. METHODS: An immunoassay was used to detect 29 cytokines simultaneously in the serum; the measuring sensitivity of all cytokines was pg/mL. Healthy subjects undergoing annual routine physical examinations served as negative controls; 23 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who had undergone liver transplantation (the LT group) comprised the test subjects. A total of 22 kidney recipients with biopsyconfirmed GVHD (the RT group) were included for comparison. HCC patients with radical surgery (the HCC group, n=22) served as positive control. The liver contents of the three cytokines, IL-2, IL-18, and IFN-γ, were detected with immunohistochemistry. Serum granzyme B and perforin were measured by flow cytometry.RESULTS: Of the 29 cytokines, the levels of IL-2 and IL-18 were increased significantly in liver recipients with GVHD compared with healthy controls (P〈0.05). The serum levels of these three cytokines in the healthy, HCC, LT, and RT groups were IL-2: 0.90±0.02, 4.14±0.61, 5.10±0.89, and 1.48±0.09 pg/mL; IL-18: 80.61±9.35, 109.51±10.93, 230.11±12.92, and 61.98±7.88 pg/mL; IFN-γ: 24.06±3.88, 24.84±3.21, 40.37±5.88, and 15.33±4.72 pg/mL, respectively. Immunohistochemistry showed that these 3 cytokines expressions in the liver were parallel to the serum cytokine. After standard anti-GVHD treatment, the expressions of IL-2, IL-18, and IFN-y were de- creased in the liver (P〈0.05). Serum granzyme B and perforin were significantly increased in GVHD patients (P〈0.05). CONCLUSIONS: IL-2, IL-18 and IFN-γ were from liver and might serve as biomarkers for monitoring GVHD develop- ment and the effects of anti-GVHD treatment. Granzyme B and perforin may play a role in increasing IL-2, IL-18, and IFN-y levels in GVHD patients.展开更多
Calcium channel blocker-induced gingival overgrowth (CCB-GO) is increasing in elderly patients who have been prescribed medication for hypertension for years. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the compre...Calcium channel blocker-induced gingival overgrowth (CCB-GO) is increasing in elderly patients who have been prescribed medication for hypertension for years. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the comprehensive protein expression levels of candidate biomarkers in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) from CCB-GO patients. Eleven GO patients (10 males and one female, mean ± SD: age: 64.4 ± 14.0 years) who had been systemically prescribed CCBs, either amlodipine or nifedipine, for hypertension for at least 12 months were recruited. Before (baseline) and 4 weeks after initial periodontal treatments, subgingival plaque and GCF samples were taken from two sites per patient: sites affected by CCB-GO and chronic periodontitis. Measurement of clinical parameters and quantitative analysis of periodontopathic bacteria using real-time PCR were performed. Biomarkers/cytokines in GCF were examined using multiplex bead immunoassays. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the collected data between groups. The correlations between pairs of biomarkers were assessed using the Spearman correlation relationship. Levels of two of the 14 biomarkers, interleukin (IL)-1β and transforming growth factor (TGF)- β, were significantly decreased in CCB-GO sites after initial periodontal therapy. The intragroup comparison at baseline showed that counts of Treponema denticola in the GO group were significantly higher than those in the chronic periodontitis group (P β and TGF-β in CCB-GO patients. These factors are involved in initiation and progression of GO as well as periodontitis.展开更多
One of the difficulties of a multiplexed analytical assay is matching the concentration range of different markers.Here,the authors develop an automatic,multiplexed point-of-care(POC)immunoassay that allows detecting ...One of the difficulties of a multiplexed analytical assay is matching the concentration range of different markers.Here,the authors develop an automatic,multiplexed point-of-care(POC)immunoassay that allows detecting C-reactive protein(CRP),procalcitonin(PCT),and interleukin 6(IL-6)in 50μL serum samples with limits of detection 1.87μg/mL,0.17 ng/mL,and 49.75 pg/mL,respectively.The authors use electrospun fibers and surface chemistry of gold nanoparticles(AuNPs)to adjust the detection range of different biomarkers.The authors have proposed some new diagnostic indicators(mScore and mScorePlus)that combine the results of CRP,PCT,IL-6,and complete blood counts(CBCs).The authors also tracked changes in CRP,PCT,and IL-6 of patients in an intensive care unit(ICU).The authors find that mScore and mScorePlus have advantages in improving the diagnostic accuracy and providing more analytical information.mScore and mScorePlus are effective tools to detect infections,differentiate bacterial and viral infections,and monitor disease.Integrating multiple markers into one straightforward parameter is an effective method for analytical applications.The authors believe that this method provides a general way for chemists to develop increasingly accurate detection methods and indicators.展开更多
文摘Aldosterone quantification helps evaluate the rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. The new bead-based mul-tiplex platform has not been applied in aldosterone detection to achieve simultaneous measurements of multiple hormones. A new sensitive competitive bead immunoassay based on Luminex technology for detecting aldoster-one in small sample volumes was developed using two-antibody coupled beads and biotinylated aldosterone as tracer in combination with an extraction step. The assay was validated in human and mouse samples and exhibited a linear working range from 10 to 1,000 pg/mL. The assay was reproducible and precise with intra-assay coeffi-cient of variations (CVs) from 6.0% to 11.2%, inter-assay CVs from 8.0% to 13.0% and good recovery [(90-110)%] and linearity [(89-107)%]. Excellent correlation was found between this new assay and the reference method (r = 0.96, P 0.000,1). The successful establishment of this assay provides high possibility for carrying out bead-based multiplex assay measuring aldosterone and other parameters simultaneously in one 50 μL sample so that the efficiency can be improved and precious samples can be saved.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers 32001067,82272122,and 31927803]Inter-disciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University[grant number YG2022ZD028]Major Projects of Special Development Funds for Shanghai Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone[grant number ZJ2021-ZD-007].
文摘Multiplex ultrasensitive detection of low abundance proteins remains a significant challenge in clinical applications,necessitating the development of innovative solutions.The integration of bead-based microfluidic chip platforms with their efficient target capture and separation capabilities,along with the advantages of miniaturization and low reagent consumption,holds great promise for building an integrated point-of-care testing(POCT)system that enables seamless sample input-result output.This review presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in bead-based microfluidic platforms for multiplex and ultrasensitive immunoassays,along with their potential applications in clinical diagnosis and treatment,which is organized into four sections:encoding techniques,the role of microfluidic platforms,applications,and future prospects.
文摘AIM: To test the methodical and pre-analytical performance of a new multiplex cancer biomarker panel using magnetic beads. METHODS: The MILLIPLEX? MAP Human Circulating Cancer Biomarker Magnetic Bead Panel 1 comprises the tumor markers carcinoembryonic antigen, alpha-fetoprotein, total prostate-specific antigen, cancer antigen 15-3, cancer antigen 19-9, cancer antigen 125, cytokeratine 19-fragment, β-human chorionic gonadotropin, human epididymis protein 4, osteopontin, prolactin, the cell death and angiogenesis markers soluble Fas, soluble Fas-ligand, tumor necrosis factor related apoptosisinducing ligand, vascular endothelial growth factor andthe immunological markers interleukin-6(IL-6), IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-α, transforming growth factor α, fibroblast growth factor-2, macrophage migration inhibitory factor, leptin, hepatocyte growth factor, and stem cell factor. We determined intra- and inter-assay imprecision as well as dilution linearity using quality controls and serum pools. Furthermore, the stability of the 24 biomarkers examined in this panel was ascertained by testing the influence of different storage temperatures and time span before centrifugation.RESULTS: For all markers measured in the synthetic internal quality controls, the intra-assay imprecision ranged between 2.26% and 9.41%, while for 20 of 24 measured markers in the physiological serum pools, it ranged between 1.68% and 12.87%. The inter-assay imprecision ranged between 1.48%-17.12% for 23 biomarkers in synthetic, and between 4.59%-23.88% for 18 biomarkers in physiological quality controls. Here, single markers with very low concentration levels had increased imprecision rates. Dilution linearity was acceptable(70%-130% recovery) for 20 biomarkers. Regarding pre-analytical influencing factors, most markers were stable if blood centrifugation was delayed or if serum was stored for up to 24 h at 4 ℃ and 25 ℃ after centrifugation. Comparable results were obtained in serum and plasma for most markers. However, great changes were observed for single markers.CONCLUSION: MILLIPLEX? MAP Human Circulating Cancer Biomarker Magnetic Bead Panel 1 assay is a stable and precise method for detection of most biomarkers included in the kit. However, single markers have to be interpreted with care.
文摘Molecular-based allergy diagnosis for the in vitro assessment of a patient immunoglobulin E(IgE) sensitization profile at the molecular level uses allergen molecules(also referred to as allergen components), which may be well-defined, highly purified, natural allergen components or recombinant allergens. Modern immunoassay methods used for the detection of specific Ig E against aeroallergen components are either singleplex(such as the fluorescence enzyme immunoassay with capsulated cellulose polymer solid-phase coupled allergens, the enzyme-enhanced chemiluminescence immunoassay and the reversed enzyme allergosorbent test, with liquid-phase allergens), multiparameter(such as the line blot immunoassay for defined partial allergen diagnostics with allergen components coating membrane strips) or multiplex(such as the microarraybased immunoassay on immuno solid-phase allergen chip, and the two new multiplex nanotechnology-based immunoassays: the patient-friendly allergen nanobead array, and the macroarray nanotechnology-based immunoassay used as a molecular allergy explorer). The precision medicine diagnostic work-up may be organized as an integrated "U-shape" approach, with a "top-down" approach(from symptoms to molecules) and a "bottomup" approach(from molecules to clinical implications), as needed in selected patients. The comprehensive and accurate Ig E sensitization molecular profiling, with identification of the relevant allergens, is indicated within the framework of a detailed patient's clinical history to distinguish genuine Ig E sensitization from sensitization due to cross-reactivity(especially in polysensitized patients), to assess unclear symptoms and unsatisfactory response to treatment, to reveal unexpected sensitizations, and to improve assessment of severity and risk aspects in some patients. Practical approaches, such as anamnesis molecular thinking, laboratory molecular thinking and postmolecular anamnesis, are sometimes applied. The component-resolved diagnosis of the specific IgE repertoire has a key impact on optimal decisions making for prophylactic and specific immunotherapeutic strategies tailored for the individual patient.
基金supported financially by“Kunlun Talents High-end Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talents”of Qinghai Province in 2022National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22322401 and 82073816)Beijing Nova Program(No.20220484055)。
文摘Foods are often contaminated by multiple foodborne pathogens,which threatens human health.In this work,we developed a microfluidic biosensor for multiplex immunoassay of foodborne bacteria with agitation driven by programmed audio signals.This agitation,powered by the vibration of a speaker cone during music playing,accelerated the mass transport in the incubation process to form bacterial complexes within 10 min.Immunoassay reagents of the two target bacteria(Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella typhimurium)were preloaded into the corresponding fore-vacuum storage chamber on the chip,and released to participate in the subsequent immune analysis process by piercing the chambers.All the detection processes were integrated into a single microfluidic chip and controlled by a smartphone through Bluetooth.Under selected conditions,wide linear ranges and low limits of detection(LODs<2CFU/m L)were obtained,and real food samples were successfully determined within 30 min.This biosensing method can be extended to wide-ranging applications by loading different recognizing reagents.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81372425,8157295481421062,91542205 and 81401319)
文摘BACKGROUND: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is associated with high mortality. Early diagnosis is essential to start treatment and to improve outcomes. Because of the inflammatory nature, we hypothesis that cytokine profile of patients with GVHD may serve as diagnostic markers. The present study was to evaluate the role of cytokine profile in the diagnosis of GVHD. METHODS: An immunoassay was used to detect 29 cytokines simultaneously in the serum; the measuring sensitivity of all cytokines was pg/mL. Healthy subjects undergoing annual routine physical examinations served as negative controls; 23 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who had undergone liver transplantation (the LT group) comprised the test subjects. A total of 22 kidney recipients with biopsyconfirmed GVHD (the RT group) were included for comparison. HCC patients with radical surgery (the HCC group, n=22) served as positive control. The liver contents of the three cytokines, IL-2, IL-18, and IFN-γ, were detected with immunohistochemistry. Serum granzyme B and perforin were measured by flow cytometry.RESULTS: Of the 29 cytokines, the levels of IL-2 and IL-18 were increased significantly in liver recipients with GVHD compared with healthy controls (P〈0.05). The serum levels of these three cytokines in the healthy, HCC, LT, and RT groups were IL-2: 0.90±0.02, 4.14±0.61, 5.10±0.89, and 1.48±0.09 pg/mL; IL-18: 80.61±9.35, 109.51±10.93, 230.11±12.92, and 61.98±7.88 pg/mL; IFN-γ: 24.06±3.88, 24.84±3.21, 40.37±5.88, and 15.33±4.72 pg/mL, respectively. Immunohistochemistry showed that these 3 cytokines expressions in the liver were parallel to the serum cytokine. After standard anti-GVHD treatment, the expressions of IL-2, IL-18, and IFN-y were de- creased in the liver (P〈0.05). Serum granzyme B and perforin were significantly increased in GVHD patients (P〈0.05). CONCLUSIONS: IL-2, IL-18 and IFN-γ were from liver and might serve as biomarkers for monitoring GVHD develop- ment and the effects of anti-GVHD treatment. Granzyme B and perforin may play a role in increasing IL-2, IL-18, and IFN-y levels in GVHD patients.
文摘Calcium channel blocker-induced gingival overgrowth (CCB-GO) is increasing in elderly patients who have been prescribed medication for hypertension for years. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the comprehensive protein expression levels of candidate biomarkers in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) from CCB-GO patients. Eleven GO patients (10 males and one female, mean ± SD: age: 64.4 ± 14.0 years) who had been systemically prescribed CCBs, either amlodipine or nifedipine, for hypertension for at least 12 months were recruited. Before (baseline) and 4 weeks after initial periodontal treatments, subgingival plaque and GCF samples were taken from two sites per patient: sites affected by CCB-GO and chronic periodontitis. Measurement of clinical parameters and quantitative analysis of periodontopathic bacteria using real-time PCR were performed. Biomarkers/cytokines in GCF were examined using multiplex bead immunoassays. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the collected data between groups. The correlations between pairs of biomarkers were assessed using the Spearman correlation relationship. Levels of two of the 14 biomarkers, interleukin (IL)-1β and transforming growth factor (TGF)- β, were significantly decreased in CCB-GO sites after initial periodontal therapy. The intragroup comparison at baseline showed that counts of Treponema denticola in the GO group were significantly higher than those in the chronic periodontitis group (P β and TGF-β in CCB-GO patients. These factors are involved in initiation and progression of GO as well as periodontitis.
基金The authors thank the National Key R&D Program of China(nos.2018YFA0902600 and 2017YFA0205901)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(nos.21535001,81730051,and 21761142006)+3 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences(nos.QYZDJ-SSW-SLH039,121D11KYSB20170026,and XDA16020902)the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory(no.SZBL2019062801004)the Guangdong Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program(no.2019ZT08Y191)the Tencent Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE for financial support。
文摘One of the difficulties of a multiplexed analytical assay is matching the concentration range of different markers.Here,the authors develop an automatic,multiplexed point-of-care(POC)immunoassay that allows detecting C-reactive protein(CRP),procalcitonin(PCT),and interleukin 6(IL-6)in 50μL serum samples with limits of detection 1.87μg/mL,0.17 ng/mL,and 49.75 pg/mL,respectively.The authors use electrospun fibers and surface chemistry of gold nanoparticles(AuNPs)to adjust the detection range of different biomarkers.The authors have proposed some new diagnostic indicators(mScore and mScorePlus)that combine the results of CRP,PCT,IL-6,and complete blood counts(CBCs).The authors also tracked changes in CRP,PCT,and IL-6 of patients in an intensive care unit(ICU).The authors find that mScore and mScorePlus have advantages in improving the diagnostic accuracy and providing more analytical information.mScore and mScorePlus are effective tools to detect infections,differentiate bacterial and viral infections,and monitor disease.Integrating multiple markers into one straightforward parameter is an effective method for analytical applications.The authors believe that this method provides a general way for chemists to develop increasingly accurate detection methods and indicators.