Highly sensitive ratiometric fluorescent fiber matrices for oxygen sensing with micrometer spatial resolution

Oxygen(O_(2))-sensing matrices are promising tools for the live monitoring of extracellular O_(2) consumption levels in long-term cell cultures.In this study,ratiometric O_(2)-sensing membranes were prepared by electrospinning,an easy,low-cost,scalable,and robust method for fabricating nanofibers.Poly(ε-caprolactone)and poly(dimethyl)siloxane polymers were blended with tris(4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline)ruthenium(II)dichloride,which was used as the O_(2)-sensing probe,and rhodamine B isothiocyanate,which was used as the reference dye.The functionalized scaffolds were morphologically characterized by scanning electron microscopy,and their physicochemical profiles were obtained by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,thermogravimetric analysis,and water contact angle measurement.The sensing capabilities were investigated by confocal laser scanning microscopy,performing photobleaching,reversibility,and calibration curve studies toward different dissolved O_(2)(DO)concentrations.Electrospun sensing nanofibers showed a high response to changes in DO concentrations in the physiological-pathological range from 0.5%to 20%and good stability under ratiometric imaging.In addition,the sensing systems were highly biocompatible for cell growth promoting adhesiveness and growth of three cancer cell lines,namely metastatic melanoma cell line SK-MEL2,breast cancer cell line MCF-7,and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cell line Panc-1,thus recreating a suitable biological environment in vitro.These O_(2)-sensing biomaterials can potentially measure alterations in cell metabolism caused by changes in ambient O_(2)content during drug testing/validation and tissue regeneration processes.

Activatable fluorescent probes for imaging and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a systemic autoimmune disease that is primarily manifested as synovitis and polyarticular opacity and typically leads to serious joint damage and irreversible disability,thus adversely affecting locomotion ability and life quality.Consequently,good prognosis heavily relies on the early diagnosis and effective therapeutic monitoring of RA.Activatable fluorescent probes play vital roles in the detection and imaging of biomarkers for disease diagnosis and in vivo imaging.Herein,we review the fluorescent probes developed for the detection and imaging of RA biomarkers,namely reactive oxygen/nitrogen species(hypochlorous acid,peroxynitrite,hydroxyl radical,nitroxyl),pH,and cysteine,and address the related challenges and prospects to inspire the design of novel fluorescent probes and the improvement of their performance in RA studies.

Temperature-controlled DCP Fluorescent Probe Based on Hydrogel-immobilized Quantum Dots Composite

A composite was created by incorporating the quantum dot-enhanced SiO_(2)nanoparticles within this hydrogel.Based on this composite,a temperature-controlled fluorescent probe for DCP was developed.A meticulous examination of this probe revealed its attributes and factors affecting its performance.By using temperature modulation,the probe was adept at detecting DCP concentrations ranging between 1.0×10^(-6)and 9.0×10^(-6)mol/L.Such a probe offers remarkable selectivity,repeatability,and robust stability,so that the detection of DCP can be carried out at different temperatures,and a fast,reliable,sensitive and low-cost intelligent detection method is realized.

Monitoring Xylem Transport in the Stem of Lilium lancifolium Using Fluorescent Dye 5(6)-Carboxyfluorescein Diacetate

The xylem undergoes physiological changes in response to various environmental conditions during the process of plant growth.To understand these physiological changes,it is extremely important to observe the transport of xylem.In this study,the distribution and structure of vascular bundle in Lilium lancifolium were observed using the method of semithin section.Methods for introducing a fluorescent tracer into the xylem of the stems were evaluated.Then,the transport rule of 5(6)-Carboxyfluorescein diacetate(CFDA)in the xylem of the stem of L.lancifolium was studied by fluorescence dye in live cells tracer technology.The results showed that the vascular bundles of L.lancifolium were scattered in the basic tissue,the peripheral vascular bundles were smaller and densely distributed,and the closer to the center,the larger the volume of vascular bundles and the more sparsely distributed.The vascular bundles of L.lancifolium are limited external tenacity vascular bundles,which are composed of phloem and xylem.The most suitable method for CFDA labeling the xylem of isolated stem segments of L.lancifolium was solution soaking for 24 h.The running speed of CF in the isolated stem was 0.3 cm/h,which was consistent with the running speed of the material in the field.CF could be transported between the xylem and parenchyma cells,indicating that the material transport in the xylem could be through the symplastic pathway.The above results laid a foundation for the study of the xylem transport mechanism and the xylem pathogen disease of lily.

3,6-Bis-β-Dicarbonylsubstituted Carbazoles Bearing N-Spacers and Their Eu(III) Complexes as Immunofluorescent Labelling Agents

New reagents for immunofluorescence analysis of carbazole series containing fluorinated β-dicarbonyl fragments and carboxylic substituent groups separated by spacers of different lengths from the light-gathering carbazole scaffold have been developed. The markers in complex with Eu3+ ions possess stability in the aqueous phase, intense and prolonged luminescence (τ 550 - 570 μs) with characteristic emission maxima in the region of 615 nm and excitation wavelengths in the region of 380 - 390 nm, which distinguishes them from most of the analogs used. In the study of marker conjugation with streptavidin, a reagent containing 4 - 5 europium labeling complexes based on spacer-containing carbazole tetraketone was obtained. The marker-doped silicate nanoparticles exhibit intense and long-lived luminescence in the characteristic region.

Fluorescent Double Network Hydrogels with Ionic Responsiveness and High Mechanical Properties for Visual Detection

We developed a fluorescent double network hydrogel with ionic responsiveness and high mechanical properties for visual detection.The nanocomposite hydrogel of laponite and polyacrylamide serves as the first network,while the ionic cross-linked hydrogel of terbium ions and sodium alginate serves as the second network.The double-network structure,the introduction of nanoparticles and the reversible ionic crosslinked interactions confer high mechanical properties to the hydrogel.Terbium ions are not only used as the ionic cross-linked points,but also used as green emitters to endow hydrogels with fluorescent properties.On the basis of the “antenna effect” of terbium ions and the ion exchange interaction,the fluorescence of the hydrogels can make selective responses to various ions(such as organic acid radical ions,transition metal ions) in aqueous solutions,which enables a convenient strategy for visual detection toward ions.Consequently,the fluorescent double network hydrogel fabricated in this study is promising for use in the field of visual sensor detection.

Metal-organic cage as fluorescent probe for LiPF_(6)in lithium batteries

Lithium hexafluorophosphate(LiPF_(6)),the most commonly used lithium battery electrolyte salt,is vulnerable to heat and humidity.Quantitative and qualitative determination the variation of LiPF_(6)have always relied on advanced equipment.Herein,we develop a fast,convenient,high-selective fluorescence detection method based on metal-organic cages(MOC),whose emission is enhanced by nearly 20 times in the presence of LiPF_(6)with good stability and photobleaching resistance.The fluorescent probe can also detect moisture in battery electrolyte.We propose and verify that the luminescence enhancement is due to the presence of hydrogen bond-induced enhanced emission effect in cages.Fluorescent excitation-emission matrix spectra and variable-temperature nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy are employed to clarify the role of hydrogen bonds in guest-loaded cages.Density functional theory(DFT)calculation is applied to simulate the structure of host-guest complexes and estimate the adsorption energy involved in the system.The precisely matched lock-and-key model paves a new way for designing and fabricating novel host structures,enabling specific recognition of other target compounds.

A highly sensitive fluorescent probe RN-NA reveals peroxynitrite as a novel biomarker for primary open angle glaucoma

AIM:To directly quantify peroxynitrite(ONOO-)using a highly sensitive fluorescence resonance energy transfer probe RN-NA,investigate the association between ONOOand primary open angle glaucoma(POAG),and clarify whether RN-NA could be used as a potential tool for POAG diagnosis.METHODS:Plasma and aqueous humor(AH)samples were collected from POAG patients(n=100,age:59.70±6.87y)and age-related cataract(ARC)patients(n=100,age:61.15±4.60y)admitted to our hospital.Next,RN-NA was used to detect ONOO-in plasma and AH samples,and the relationship between ONOO-level and POAG was analyzed using binary logistic regression.Besides,Pearson correlation analysis was applied to characterize the correlation of the levels of ONOO-with the patients’age,intraocular pressure(IOP),and mean deviation of visual field testing.The ONOO-scavenger MnTMPyP was employed to treat the 3-morpholinosyndnomine(SIN-1)-induced ocular hypertension in mice(n=7,6-8wk).Finally,the IOP and ONOO-in both eyes were measured 30min after the last drug treatment.RESULTS:ONOO-levels of AH and plasma were significantly higher in the POAG group than in the ARC group(P<0.01).Additionally,ONOO-levels were closely correlated with POAG in a binary logistic regression analysis[odds ratio(OR)=1.008,95%confidence interval(CI):1.002-1.013,P<0.01 for AH;OR=1.004,95%CI:1.002-1.006,P<0.001 for plasma].Pearson correlation analysis showed that ONOO-levels in AH or plasma were positively associated with visual field defects(R=0.51,P<0.01 for AH;R=0.45,P<0.001 for plasma),and ONOO-levels in plasma and AH were correlated in the POAG group(R=0.69,P<0.001).However,administering MnTMPyP to mouse eyes reversed the elevated IOP caused by SIN-1(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:ONOO-levels in AH and plasma,detected by RN-NA,are significantly related to POAG and positively correlated with visual field defects in POAG patients.Hence,ONOO-is a potential biomarker of POAG,especially advanced POAG.Besides,anti-nitration compounds may be novel ocular hypotensive agents based on the animal study.

A ratiometric fluorescent probe for hypoxanthine detection in aquatic products based on the enzyme mimics and fluorescence of cobalt-doped carbon nitride

A ratiometric fluorescent probe for hypoxanthine(Hx)detection was established based on the mimic enzyme and fluorescence characteristics of cobalt-doped graphite-phase carbon nitride(Co doped g-C_(3)N_(4)).In addition to emitting strong fluorescence,the peroxidase activity of Co doped g-C_(3)N_(4)can catalyze the reaction of O-phenylenediamine and H_(2)O_(2)to produce diallyl phthalate which can emit yellow fluorescence at 570 nm.Through the decomposition of Hx by xanthine oxidase,Hx can be indirectly detected by the generating hydrogen peroxide based on the measurement of fluorescent ratio I(F_(570)/F_(370)).The linear range was 1.7-272.2 mg/kg(R^(2)=0.997),and the detection limit was 1.52 mg/kg(3σ/K,n=9).The established method was applied to Hx detection in bass,grass carp,and shrimp,and the data were verified by HPLC.The result shows that the established probe is sensitive,accurate,and reliable,and can be used for Hx detection in aquatic products.

蓝舌病新疆分离株VP7蛋白编码基因序列分析及一步法RT-PCR方法的建立

【目的】分析蓝舌病新疆分离株编码VP7蛋白S7基因保守序列,建立蓝舌病新疆分离株一步法RT-PCR方法,为新疆BTV分子流行病学调查及防控提供技术支持。【方法】采用二代测序技术获得新疆分离株S7基因序列,登陆GenBank对序列进行同源性Blast比对,用软件MEGA 5.0分析序列差异,根据蓝舌病新疆分离株编码VP7蛋白S7基因保守序列,运用软件Oligo6.0设计引物,对蓝舌病新疆分离株S7基因进行RT-PCR扩增,并验证该方法的特异性及敏感性。【结果】蓝舌病中国新疆分离株编码VP7蛋白S7基因序列与哈尔滨报道BTV分离株S7基因片段相似度较高为89.64%,与中国云南报道BTV-29型分离株、蒙古国BTV分离株S7基因片段相似度分别为87.49%和87.39%;与德国BTV分离株S7基因片段相似度为80.70%,其余均无同源性序列。中国新疆分离株S7基因片段序列与4条同源序列间存在26处核苷酸差异,9处氨基酸差异。【结论】建立的蓝舌病中国新疆分离株S7基因片段一步法RT-PCR方法具有良好的特异性,仅BTV中国新疆分离株扩增获得目的条带,该方法的敏感性为4.0×10^(3)copies/mL。

河南郑州桃园桃病毒T的RT-PCR检测

通过选取河南省郑州市周边桃园生长不正常的树体叶片,进行RT-PCR检测桃病毒T的感染。结果表明,18份样品中检测到了6份样品存在病毒感染,检出率为33.3%。检出病毒的桃树样品分布在新郑市多个乡镇的果园,共有5个品种检出病毒;来自巩义市的样品未检测出桃病毒T。检出病毒的桃品种既有生产上的老品种,又有近几年栽植的新品种。结合多个桃园的病毒检出,说明病毒T已在生产中存在较长时间,并在局部区域呈扩散趋势。

猪流行性腹泻病毒变异毒株一步法RT-PCR鉴别检测方法的建立及临床应用

为了建立一种快速鉴别检测猪流行性腹泻病毒(PEDV)变异毒株的病原学方法和掌握洛阳市PEDV变异毒株的流行规律,试验根据GenBank中PEDV变异毒株的特异性序列设计引物,通过优化退火温度、模板添加量、引物添加量建立PEDV变异毒株一步法RT-PCR鉴别检测方法,并分析了该方法的特异性、敏感性和重复性;同时应用该方法检测采集自洛阳市的251份临床样品,并对不同地区、不同年份、不同养殖模式的检测结果进行比较分析。结果表明:优化后的退火温度为51℃,模板添加量为5μL,引物添加量为0.5μL;该方法对PEDV变异毒株能够扩增出550 bp特异性条带,而检测的PEDV经典毒株、猪传染性胃肠炎病毒(TGEV)、猪轮状病毒(RV)、猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒(PRRSV)、猪瘟病毒(CSFV)、猪细小病毒(PPV)、猪伪狂犬病病毒(PRV)、猪圆环病毒2型(PCV-2)均为阴性;对PEDV变异毒株RNA的最低检测限达到0.74 ng,对3份PEDV变异毒株阳性病料和3份PEDV变异毒株阴性病料重复检测3次的结果完全一致;检测采集于洛阳市251份临床样品的平均阳性率为29.48%,其中不同地区阳性率介于13.33%~44.44%之间,2018—2022年阳性率介于28.30%~31.58%之间,散养户和规模化猪场的阳性率分别为38.24%和19.13%。说明试验建立的PEDV变异毒株一步法RT-PCR鉴别检测方法特异、敏感、稳定、准确,洛阳市PEDV变异毒株的流行特点为个别地区较严重的情况、近几年流行率基本持平、散养户流行情况较规模化猪场严重。

复合探针实时荧光RT-PCR法检测小儿上呼吸道感染甲型流感病毒的价值

目的 分析小儿上呼吸道感染甲型流感病毒应用复合探针实时荧光反转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)法检测的临床价值。方法选择2023年1月至2023年12月流感监测信息系统两家监测点上呼吸道感染甲型流感病毒感染的患儿80例监测标本进行回顾性分析,均开展复合探针实时荧光RT-PCR法检测,分析其诊断价值。结果 根据监测标本最终诊断结果显示,阳性标本68例、阴性标本12例。经复合探针实时荧光RT-PCR法检出67例,检出率为83.75%,敏感度为95.59%、特异度为83.33%、准确度为93.75%、阳性结果预测值为97.01%、阴性结果预测值为76.92%;批间批内变异系数均小于5%。结论 小儿上呼吸道感染甲型流感病毒应用复合探针实时荧光RT-PCR技术具有较高的敏感度、特异度及准确度,且检查结果快速,可为小儿上呼吸道感染甲型流感病变提供可靠的诊断,有利于制订合理的治疗方案。

鸽微RNA病毒实时荧光定量RT-PCR检测方法的建立

旨在建立鸽微RNA病毒(pigeon megrivirus,PiMeV)实时荧光定量RT-PCR检测方法。本研究根据GenBank中PiMeVs序列特征设计特异性检测引物,从信鸽粪便中检测到PiMeV阳性(命名为PiMeV-CHN001株),并对其3 C基因进行核苷酸同源性比较和遗传进化分析,明确其基因特征后,设计特异性实时荧光定量RT-PCR检测(RT-qPCR)引物组,建立检测PiMeV的RT-qPCR方法。结果显示:PiMeV-CHN001株3 C基因全长为591 bp,编码197个氨基酸,和其他2株野鸽源PiMeV(MeV-B1株和MeV-B2株)核苷酸相似性分别为89.5%和92.0%。建立的检测PiMeV的RT-qPCR方法的标准曲线Y轴截距为37.93,斜率为-3.335,相关系数为1.00,扩增效率为99.4%。特异性强,仅PiMeV出现特异性扩增信号和特异性峰值[Tm值为(81.69±0.22)℃],对鸽源禽流感病毒(avian influenza virus,AIV)、鸽源禽I型副黏病毒(pigeon paramyxovirus type I,PPMV-1)、鸽输血传播病毒(pigeon torque teno virus,PTTV)、鸽腺病毒(pigeon adenovirus,PiAd)及鸽圆环病毒(pigeon circovirus,PiCV)检测均未见特异性扩增信号;敏感性优,最低检测限为54.0拷贝·μL^(-1);重复性好,批内和批间变异系数均低于1.5%。用建立的检测方法对42份信鸽粪便样品进行检测,发现2份阳性样品(阳性率为4.76%)。本研究首次证实我国大陆地区信鸽中存在PiMeV,丰富了PiMeV宿主谱信息;建立的RT-qPCR方法为后续开展PiMeV流行病学研究提供支撑。

Carbon Nitride Quantum Dots:A Novel Fluorescent Probe for Non-Enzymatic Hydrogen Peroxide and Mercury Detection

The mercury species in the ocean(MeHg,Hg^(2+))will be enriched in marine organisms and threaten human health through the food chain.While the excessive H_(2)O_(2)in the metabolic process will produce hydroxyl radicals and accelerate the aging of human cells,causing a series of diseases.Hence,the cost-effective and rapid detection of mercury and H_(2)O_(2)is of urgent requirement and significance.Here,we synthesized emerging graphitic carbon nitride quantum dots(g-CNQDs)with high fluorescence quantum yield(FLQY)of 42.69%via a bottom-up strategy by a facile one-step hydrothermal method.The g-CNQDs can detect the H_(2)O_(2)and Hg^(2+)through the fluorescence quenching effect between g-CNQDs and detected substances.With the presence of KI,g-CNQDs show concentration-dependent fluorescence toward H_(2)O_(2),with a wide detection range of 1–1000μmolL^(-1)and a low detection limit of 0.23μmolL^(-1).The g-CNQDs also show sensitivity toward Hg^(2+)with a detection range of 0–0.1μmolL^(-1)and a detection limit of 0.038μmolL^(-1).This dual-function detection of g-CNQDs has better practical application capability compared to other quantum dot detection.This study may provide a new strategy for g-CNQDs preparation and construct a fluorescence probe that can be used in various systems involving H_(2)O_(2)and Hg^(2+),providing better support for future bifunctional or multifunction studies.

Comparison of the emission wavelengths by a single fluorescent dye on in vivo 3-photon imaging of mouse brains

Multiphoton microscopy(MPM)is a powerful imaging technology for brain research.The imaging depth in MPM is partly determined by emission wavelength of fluorescent labels.It has been demonstrated that a longer emission wavelength is favorable for signal detection as imaging depth increases.However,there has been no comparison with near-infrared(NIR)emission.In order to quantitatively analyze the effect of emission wavelength on 3-photon imaging of mouse brains in vivo,we utilize the same excitation wavelength to excite a single fluorescent dye and simultaneously collect NIR and orange-red emission fluorescence at 828 nm and 620 nm,respectively.Both experimental and simulation results show that as the imaging depth increases,NIR emission decays less than orange-red fluorescent emission.These results show that it is preferable to shift the emission wavelength to NIR to enable more e±cient signal collection deep in the brain.

3种苹果病毒实时荧光定量RT-PCR检测体系的建立

苹果茎沟病毒(Apple stem grooving virus,ASGV)、苹果茎痘病毒(Apple stem pitting virus,ASPV)和苹果坏死花叶病毒(Apple necrotic mosaic virus,ApNMV)对果树的生长发育危害严重,而且复合侵染几率较高,为快速、灵敏和高效的检测3种病毒,本研究根据ASPV、ASGV和ApNMV基因组保守序列设计特异引物建立了3种病毒高灵敏度的实时荧光定量PCR检测体系(Real-time fluorescence quantitative reverse transcription PCR,RT-qPCR)。结果表明:引物ASGV-qF/qR-1、ASPV-qF/R-2和ApNMV-qF/R-3有较高的特异性,最适宜的退火温度分别为60℃、58℃和58℃,ASGV、ASPV和ApNMV 3种病毒的RT-qPCR体系比常规RT-2 PCR检测体系灵敏度高100倍,最低检出限分别为82.6、1.49×10^(2)和13.3 copies/μL。检测体系的Ct值的变异系数均小于5%,组间的变异系数在5%以内。河北农业大学果园中经RT-PCR确定带毒的88棵苹果树RT-qPCR检出率为100%,表明建立的RT-qPCR方法的可靠性和稳定性高,适用于田间果树3种病毒的检测,为苹果病毒的准确诊断提供了技术支撑。

Endoscopic fluorescent lymphography for gastric cancer

Lymphography by radioisotope or dye is a well-known technique for visualizing the lymphatic drainage pattern in a neoplastic lesion and it is in use in gastric cancer.Indocyanine green(ICG)more recently has been validated in fluorescent lymphography studies and is under evaluation as a novel tracer agent in gastric cancer.The amount and dilution of ICG injected as well as the site and the time of the injection are not standardized.In our unit,endoscopic submucosal injections of ICG are made as 0.5 mg in 0.5 mL at four peritumoral sites the day before surgery(for a total of 2.0 mg in 2.0 mL).Detection instruments for ICG fluorescence are evolving.Near-infrared systems integrated into laparoscopic or robotic instruments(near-infrared fluorescence imaging)have shown the most promising results.ICG fluorescence recognizes the node that receives lymphatic flow directly from a primary tumor.This is defined as the sentinel lymph node,and it has a high predictive negative value at the cT1 stage,able to reduce the extent of gastrectomy and lymph node dissection.ICG also enhances the number of lymph nodes detected during extended lymphadenectomy for advanced gastric cancer.Nevertheless,the practical effects of ICG use in a single patient are not yet clear.Standardization of the technique and further studies are needed before fluorescent lymphography can be used extensively worldwide.Until then,current guidelines recommend an extensive lymphadenectomy as the standard approach for gastric cancer with suspected metastasis.

Preoperative 3D reconstruction and fluorescent indocyanine green for laparoscopic duodenum preserving pancreatic head resection:A case report

BACKGROUND Duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection(DPPHR)is the choice of surgery for benign or low-grade malignant tumors of the pancreatic head.Laparoscopic DPPHR(LDPPHR)procedure can be improved by preoperative 3D model reconstruction and the use of intravenous indocyanine green fluorescent before surgery for real-time navigation with fluorescent display to guide the surgical dissection and prevention of from injury to vessels and biliary tract.CASE SUMMARY Here we report the successful short-and long-term outcomes after one year following LDPPHR for a 60-year lady who had an uneventful recovery and was discharged home one week after the surgery.CONCLUSION There was no bile leakage or pancreatic leakage or delayed gastric emptying.The histopathology report showed multiple cysts in the pancreatic head and localized pancreatic intraepithelial tumor lesions.The resected margin was free of tumor.

猪Linda病毒巢式RT-PCR检测方法的建立

猪Linda病毒能引起仔猪先天性震颤,严重危害养猪业的发展,目前在我国暂未发现感染病例。本研究根据猪Linda病毒Core-E~(ms)基因序列,设计并合成巢式RT-PCR引物,通过对退火温度、引物浓度等进行优化,建立了猪Linda病毒巢式RT-PCR检测方法。结果显示,该方法具有良好的特异性,与非洲猪瘟病毒、猪瘟病毒、猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒、猪伪狂犬病病毒、猪圆环病毒2型均无交叉反应;敏感性好,对慢病毒阳性对照品的最低检出限为10~1 copies/μL,比普通RT-PCR灵敏10倍。使用该方法检测模拟病毒样品,发现最低检出限为10~1 TU/mL,与荧光定量RT-PCR方法一致。本研究首次建立了可检测猪Linda病毒的巢式RT-PCR方法,其特异性强、灵敏度高,为在口岸以及条件有限的场地对猪Linda病毒进行精准且快速的检测提供了有效技术手段,也为防范Linda病毒传入提供了有力技术支撑。