Convenient,rapid,and accurate detection of cardiac troponin I(cTnI)is crucial in early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction(AMI).A paper-based electrochemical immunosensor is a promising choice in this field,becau...Convenient,rapid,and accurate detection of cardiac troponin I(cTnI)is crucial in early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction(AMI).A paper-based electrochemical immunosensor is a promising choice in this field,because of the flexibility,porosity,and cost-efficacy of the paper.However,paper is poor in electronic conductivity and surface functionality.Herein,we report a paper-based electrochemical immunosensor for the label-free detection of cTnI with the working electrode modified by MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2))nanosheets.In order to immobilize the bio-receptor(anti-cTnI)on the MXene-modified working electrode,the MXene nanosheets were functionalized by aminosilane,and the functionalized MXene was immobilized onto the surface of the working electrode through Nafion.The large surface area of the MXene nanosheets facilitates the immobilization of antibodies,and the excellent conductivity facilitates the electron transfer between the electrochemical species and the underlying electrode surface.As a result,the paper-based immunosensor could detect cTnI within a wide range of 5-100 ng/mL with a detection limit of 0.58 ng/mL.The immunosensor also shows outstanding selectivity and good repeatability.Our MXene-modified paper-based electrochemical immunosensor enables fast and sensitive detection of cTnI,which may be used in real-time and cost-efficient monitoring of AMI diseases in clinics.展开更多
Sensitive detection of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin B(SEB)is of importance for preventing food poisoning from threatening human health.In this work,an electrochemical and colorimetric dual-signal detection assay ...Sensitive detection of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin B(SEB)is of importance for preventing food poisoning from threatening human health.In this work,an electrochemical and colorimetric dual-signal detection assay of SEB was developed.The probe(Ab2/AuPt@Fe-N-C)was bound to SEB captured by Ab1,where the Ab2/AuPt@Fe-N-C triggered methylene blue degradation and resulted in the decrease of electrochemical signal.Furthermore,the probe catalyzed the oxidation of 3,3’,5,5’-tetramethyl biphenyl to generate a colorimetric absorbance at 652 nm.Once the target was captured and formed a sandwich-like complex,the color changed from colorless to blue.SEB detection by colorimetric and electrochemical methods showed a linear relationship in the concentration ranges of 0.0002-10.0000 and 0.0005-10.0000 ng/mL,with limits of detection of 0.0667 and 0.1670 pg/mL,respectively.The dual-signal biosensor was successfully used to detect SEB in milk and water samples,which has great potential in toxin detection in food and the environment.展开更多
Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is transmitted through contact with the blood of an infected person. An estimated 150 million individuals worldwide have been chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus(HCV). H...Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is transmitted through contact with the blood of an infected person. An estimated 150 million individuals worldwide have been chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus(HCV). Hepatitis C shows significant genetic variation in the global population, due to the high rate of viral RNA mutation. There are six variants of the virus(HCV genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6), with 15 recorded subtypes that vary in prevalence across different regions of the world. A variety of devices are used to diagnose hepatitis C, including HCV antibody test, HCV viral load test, HCV genotype test and liver biopsy. Rapid, inexpensive, sensitive, and robust analytical devices are therefore essential for effective diagnosis and monitoring of disease treatment. This review provides an overview of current electrochemical immunosensor and genosensortechnologies employed in HCV detection.There are a limited number of publications showing electrochemical biosensors being used for the detection of HCV.Due to their simplicity,specificity,and reliability,electrochemical biosensor devices have potential clinical applications in several viral infections.展开更多
Celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten proteins of wheat, rye, barley, and oats in genetically susceptible individuals. The clinical picture is characterized by inflammation and damage of the small intest...Celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten proteins of wheat, rye, barley, and oats in genetically susceptible individuals. The clinical picture is characterized by inflammation and damage of the small intestinal mucosa and malabsorption of essential nutrients. Therapeutically, a lifelong strict gluten-free diet is necessary. The diagnosis of celiac disease is complex and includes symptomatology, serology, small intestinal histology, and genetic status. Serological testing plays a central role within the diagnostic procedure and is based on the measurement of disease-specific antibodies against gluten proteins (antigen) and tissue transglutaminase (autoantigen). Immunofluorescence detection and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are currently most often applied for antibody testing. However, these tests are expensive and time-consuming. Therefore, simple and rapid alternative methods have been developed during the last years, and electro-chemical immunosensors seem to be the most promising analytical tools. The architecture of these sensors may comprise the following elements: working and reference electrodes, covalent or noncovalent binding of the antigen to the surface of the working electrode by means of a functional monolayer, and blocking of unreacted binding sites. The analytical procedure is initiated by adding the analyte (serum antibodies) and an analyte-specific second antibody, which is usually labeled with an enzyme. The special reaction of the enzyme with an appropriate substrate results in a product that initiates a current that can be measured by different electrical methods. A number of different electrochemical immunosensors variable in different electrodes, binding systems, secondary antibodies, and current measurements have been developed. Most of them have been tested with real human serum samples of celiac patients and healthy individuals, and some of them reached disease sensitivity and specificity comparable with traditional analytical systems. Thus, electrochemical immunosensors can be promising alternatives to existing diagnostic tests in the future. They are simple, reliable, robust, user-friendly, and cost-effective tools with short operation times.展开更多
A sensitive and specific immunosensor for the detection of the hormones cortisol and lactate in human or animal biological fluids, such as sweat and saliva, was devised using the label-free electrochemical chronoamper...A sensitive and specific immunosensor for the detection of the hormones cortisol and lactate in human or animal biological fluids, such as sweat and saliva, was devised using the label-free electrochemical chronoamperometric technique. By using these fluids instead of blood,the biosensor becomes noninvasive and is less stressful to the end user, who may be a small child or a farm animal.Electroreduced graphene oxide(e-RGO) was used as a synergistic platform for signal amplification and template for bioconjugation for the sensing mechanism on a screenprinted electrode. The cortisol and lactate antibodies were bioconjugated to the e-RGO using covalent carbodiimide chemistry. Label-free electrochemical chronoamperometric detection was used to analyze the response to the desired biomolecules over the wide detection range. A detection limit of 0.1 ng mL^(-1) for cortisol and 0.1 mM for lactate was established and a correlation between concentration and current was observed. A portable, handheld potentiostat assembled with Bluetooth communication and battery operation enables the developed system for point-of-care applications. A sandwich-like structure containing the sensing mechanisms as a prototype was designed to secure the biosensor to skin and use capillary action to draw sweat or other fluids toward the sensing mechanism. Overall, the immunosensor shows remarkable specificity, sensitivity as well as the noninvasive and point-of-care capabilities and allows the biosensor to be used as a versatile sensing platform in both developed and developing countries.展开更多
Interferon-γis a kind of protein with a wide range of biological activities,which can regulate the immune function of the body,and can be used as an important marker to detect and treat bovine tuberculosis diseases.H...Interferon-γis a kind of protein with a wide range of biological activities,which can regulate the immune function of the body,and can be used as an important marker to detect and treat bovine tuberculosis diseases.Here,a picogram-level bovine interferon-γ(BoIFN-γ)electrochemical impedance immunosensor was constructed for the first time using mesoporous silica nanospheres(MS Ns)to immobilize specific monoclonal BoIFN-y antibodies.The MS Ns and BoIFN-γimmuno sensors were characterized using scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscope,nitrogen adsorption experiment,X-ray photoelectron spectra,and contact angle measurements.MSNs possess a substantial specific surface area and significant hydrophilicity,and can immobilize many antibody molecules,thereby improving detection sensitivity.The immunosensor has a linear detection range from 0.001 to 10.0 ng/mL with an exceptionally low detection limit of 0.62 pg/mL.Compared to the traditional BoIFN-γanalysis method,BoIFN-γimmunosensor presents superiorities in sensitivity,wide linear range as well as short processing time.More importantly,the BoIFN-γsensor exhibits high selectivity,reliable repeatability as well as stability,providing a promising application prospect for the early diagnosis of Mycobacterium bovis infection.展开更多
A label-free and sensitive electrochemical biosensing strategy for a hepatocellular carcinoma biomarker of miRNA-122 has been proposed based on hybridization induced ion-barrier effect on the electroactive sensing int...A label-free and sensitive electrochemical biosensing strategy for a hepatocellular carcinoma biomarker of miRNA-122 has been proposed based on hybridization induced ion-barrier effect on the electroactive sensing interface.First,a bifunctional electroactive electrode with the nanocomposite of Prussian blue(PB)and gold nanoparticles(AuNPs)was prepared through a two-step electrodeposition process.The PB endows the electrode excellent K^(+)-dependent voltammetric signal and the AuNPs act as the matrix for the self-assembly immobilization of the thiolated probe DNA.Upon specific hybridization of probe DNA with the target miRNA-122,the formed double duplex induced the ion-barrier effect,which blocked the diffusion of the K^(+)from the bulk solution to the electrode surface.As a result,the voltammetric signal of the PB on the electrode was surpressed,and thus the target miRNA-122 was monitored.The sensing assay showed that the miRNA-122 could be analyzed in the concentration range from 0.1 fmol/L to 1.0 nmol/L,with a detection limit of 0.021 fmol/L.The practical applicability of the biosensor was also verified by the spiking serum assay.展开更多
In this work an impedimetric immunosensor based on affinity immobilization method of a biotin labelled anti-human IgG antibody, used as a model system, was reported. The experimental procedure involves the growth of a...In this work an impedimetric immunosensor based on affinity immobilization method of a biotin labelled anti-human IgG antibody, used as a model system, was reported. The experimental procedure involves the growth of a self-assembled monolayer of a thiol (cysteamine) carrying terminal amine groups on gold electrodes. Glutarardehyde, a homobifunctional cross-linker, was used as a coupling reagent for the covalent linking of avidin to the amine groups of cysteamine. The attachment of the biotin labeled antibodies (anti-Human IgG) to the subsequent modified gold electrode was achieved by affinity interactions tacking advantage of the strong avidin-biotin bridge. The stepwise assembly process of the electrode was interrogated by means of cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and contact angle measurements. The response of the antibody modified electrode to their target antigens was investigated in the presence of BSA (bovin serum albumin) in order to alleviate non-specific adsorption problems. A proposed electrical model was used to analyse the experimental data. The resulting immunosensor has a linear dynamic range of 100 - 900 ng?ml<sup>–</sup>1 of antigen and a detection limit of 100 ng?ml<sup>–</sup>1.展开更多
A simple, highly sensitive and label-free electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） immunosensor was developed using Nation and gold nanoparticles （nano-Au/Nafion） composites for the determination of 1-pyrenebu...A simple, highly sensitive and label-free electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） immunosensor was developed using Nation and gold nanoparticles （nano-Au/Nafion） composites for the determination of 1-pyrenebutyric acid （PBA）. Under the optimal conditions, the amount of immobilized antibody was significantly improved on the nano-Au/Nafion electrode due to the synergistic effect and biocompatibility of Nation film and gold nanoparticles composites. The results showed that the sensitivity and stability of nano-Au/Nafion composite electrode for PBA detection were much better than those of nano-Au modified glassy carbon electrode （nano-Au/GCE）. The plot of increased electron transfer resistances （Rets） against the logarithm of PBA concentra- tion is linear over the range from 0.1 to 150 ng·mL-1 with the detection limit of 0.03 ng·mL-1. The selectivity and accuracy of the proposed EIS immunosensor were evaluated with satisfactory results.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFA0204700)the Joint Research Funds of Department of Science&Technology of Shaanxi Province and Northwestern Polytechnical University(2020GXLH-Z-021)+1 种基金the China-Sweden Joint Mobility Project(51811530018)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Convenient,rapid,and accurate detection of cardiac troponin I(cTnI)is crucial in early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction(AMI).A paper-based electrochemical immunosensor is a promising choice in this field,because of the flexibility,porosity,and cost-efficacy of the paper.However,paper is poor in electronic conductivity and surface functionality.Herein,we report a paper-based electrochemical immunosensor for the label-free detection of cTnI with the working electrode modified by MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2))nanosheets.In order to immobilize the bio-receptor(anti-cTnI)on the MXene-modified working electrode,the MXene nanosheets were functionalized by aminosilane,and the functionalized MXene was immobilized onto the surface of the working electrode through Nafion.The large surface area of the MXene nanosheets facilitates the immobilization of antibodies,and the excellent conductivity facilitates the electron transfer between the electrochemical species and the underlying electrode surface.As a result,the paper-based immunosensor could detect cTnI within a wide range of 5-100 ng/mL with a detection limit of 0.58 ng/mL.The immunosensor also shows outstanding selectivity and good repeatability.Our MXene-modified paper-based electrochemical immunosensor enables fast and sensitive detection of cTnI,which may be used in real-time and cost-efficient monitoring of AMI diseases in clinics.
基金This work was financially supported by Major Science and Technology Project of Yunnan Province(202302AE090022)Key Research and Development Program of Yunnan(202203AC100010)+4 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32160597,32160236,32371463)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC2601604)Cardiovascular Ultrasound Innovation Team of Yunnan Province(202305AS350021)Spring City Plan:the High-level Talent Promotion and Training Project of Kunming(2022SCP001)the second phase of“Double-First Class”Program Construction of Yunnan University.
文摘Sensitive detection of Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin B(SEB)is of importance for preventing food poisoning from threatening human health.In this work,an electrochemical and colorimetric dual-signal detection assay of SEB was developed.The probe(Ab2/AuPt@Fe-N-C)was bound to SEB captured by Ab1,where the Ab2/AuPt@Fe-N-C triggered methylene blue degradation and resulted in the decrease of electrochemical signal.Furthermore,the probe catalyzed the oxidation of 3,3’,5,5’-tetramethyl biphenyl to generate a colorimetric absorbance at 652 nm.Once the target was captured and formed a sandwich-like complex,the color changed from colorless to blue.SEB detection by colorimetric and electrochemical methods showed a linear relationship in the concentration ranges of 0.0002-10.0000 and 0.0005-10.0000 ng/mL,with limits of detection of 0.0667 and 0.1670 pg/mL,respectively.The dual-signal biosensor was successfully used to detect SEB in milk and water samples,which has great potential in toxin detection in food and the environment.
基金Supported by Brazilian funding agencies(Sao Paulo Research Foundation-FAPESP and National Council for Scientific and Technological Development-CNPq)
文摘Hepatitis C is a liver disease that is transmitted through contact with the blood of an infected person. An estimated 150 million individuals worldwide have been chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus(HCV). Hepatitis C shows significant genetic variation in the global population, due to the high rate of viral RNA mutation. There are six variants of the virus(HCV genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6), with 15 recorded subtypes that vary in prevalence across different regions of the world. A variety of devices are used to diagnose hepatitis C, including HCV antibody test, HCV viral load test, HCV genotype test and liver biopsy. Rapid, inexpensive, sensitive, and robust analytical devices are therefore essential for effective diagnosis and monitoring of disease treatment. This review provides an overview of current electrochemical immunosensor and genosensortechnologies employed in HCV detection.There are a limited number of publications showing electrochemical biosensors being used for the detection of HCV.Due to their simplicity,specificity,and reliability,electrochemical biosensor devices have potential clinical applications in several viral infections.
文摘Celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten proteins of wheat, rye, barley, and oats in genetically susceptible individuals. The clinical picture is characterized by inflammation and damage of the small intestinal mucosa and malabsorption of essential nutrients. Therapeutically, a lifelong strict gluten-free diet is necessary. The diagnosis of celiac disease is complex and includes symptomatology, serology, small intestinal histology, and genetic status. Serological testing plays a central role within the diagnostic procedure and is based on the measurement of disease-specific antibodies against gluten proteins (antigen) and tissue transglutaminase (autoantigen). Immunofluorescence detection and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are currently most often applied for antibody testing. However, these tests are expensive and time-consuming. Therefore, simple and rapid alternative methods have been developed during the last years, and electro-chemical immunosensors seem to be the most promising analytical tools. The architecture of these sensors may comprise the following elements: working and reference electrodes, covalent or noncovalent binding of the antigen to the surface of the working electrode by means of a functional monolayer, and blocking of unreacted binding sites. The analytical procedure is initiated by adding the analyte (serum antibodies) and an analyte-specific second antibody, which is usually labeled with an enzyme. The special reaction of the enzyme with an appropriate substrate results in a product that initiates a current that can be measured by different electrical methods. A number of different electrochemical immunosensors variable in different electrodes, binding systems, secondary antibodies, and current measurements have been developed. Most of them have been tested with real human serum samples of celiac patients and healthy individuals, and some of them reached disease sensitivity and specificity comparable with traditional analytical systems. Thus, electrochemical immunosensors can be promising alternatives to existing diagnostic tests in the future. They are simple, reliable, robust, user-friendly, and cost-effective tools with short operation times.
基金the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (400705) for funding this study
文摘A sensitive and specific immunosensor for the detection of the hormones cortisol and lactate in human or animal biological fluids, such as sweat and saliva, was devised using the label-free electrochemical chronoamperometric technique. By using these fluids instead of blood,the biosensor becomes noninvasive and is less stressful to the end user, who may be a small child or a farm animal.Electroreduced graphene oxide(e-RGO) was used as a synergistic platform for signal amplification and template for bioconjugation for the sensing mechanism on a screenprinted electrode. The cortisol and lactate antibodies were bioconjugated to the e-RGO using covalent carbodiimide chemistry. Label-free electrochemical chronoamperometric detection was used to analyze the response to the desired biomolecules over the wide detection range. A detection limit of 0.1 ng mL^(-1) for cortisol and 0.1 mM for lactate was established and a correlation between concentration and current was observed. A portable, handheld potentiostat assembled with Bluetooth communication and battery operation enables the developed system for point-of-care applications. A sandwich-like structure containing the sensing mechanisms as a prototype was designed to secure the biosensor to skin and use capillary action to draw sweat or other fluids toward the sensing mechanism. Overall, the immunosensor shows remarkable specificity, sensitivity as well as the noninvasive and point-of-care capabilities and allows the biosensor to be used as a versatile sensing platform in both developed and developing countries.
基金funded by by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD1800403)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21475116,21575125 and 81302016)+4 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20221370,BK20221281)Key University Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(20KJA150004)the Project for Science and Technology of Yangzhou(YZ2022074,YZ2020076)Crosscooperation project of Subei Peoples’Hospital of Jiangsu Province(SBJC220009)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX21_3203)
文摘Interferon-γis a kind of protein with a wide range of biological activities,which can regulate the immune function of the body,and can be used as an important marker to detect and treat bovine tuberculosis diseases.Here,a picogram-level bovine interferon-γ(BoIFN-γ)electrochemical impedance immunosensor was constructed for the first time using mesoporous silica nanospheres(MS Ns)to immobilize specific monoclonal BoIFN-y antibodies.The MS Ns and BoIFN-γimmuno sensors were characterized using scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscope,nitrogen adsorption experiment,X-ray photoelectron spectra,and contact angle measurements.MSNs possess a substantial specific surface area and significant hydrophilicity,and can immobilize many antibody molecules,thereby improving detection sensitivity.The immunosensor has a linear detection range from 0.001 to 10.0 ng/mL with an exceptionally low detection limit of 0.62 pg/mL.Compared to the traditional BoIFN-γanalysis method,BoIFN-γimmunosensor presents superiorities in sensitivity,wide linear range as well as short processing time.More importantly,the BoIFN-γsensor exhibits high selectivity,reliable repeatability as well as stability,providing a promising application prospect for the early diagnosis of Mycobacterium bovis infection.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21802064,81873978)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(Nos.2018J01435,2019J05108)。
文摘A label-free and sensitive electrochemical biosensing strategy for a hepatocellular carcinoma biomarker of miRNA-122 has been proposed based on hybridization induced ion-barrier effect on the electroactive sensing interface.First,a bifunctional electroactive electrode with the nanocomposite of Prussian blue(PB)and gold nanoparticles(AuNPs)was prepared through a two-step electrodeposition process.The PB endows the electrode excellent K^(+)-dependent voltammetric signal and the AuNPs act as the matrix for the self-assembly immobilization of the thiolated probe DNA.Upon specific hybridization of probe DNA with the target miRNA-122,the formed double duplex induced the ion-barrier effect,which blocked the diffusion of the K^(+)from the bulk solution to the electrode surface.As a result,the voltammetric signal of the PB on the electrode was surpressed,and thus the target miRNA-122 was monitored.The sensing assay showed that the miRNA-122 could be analyzed in the concentration range from 0.1 fmol/L to 1.0 nmol/L,with a detection limit of 0.021 fmol/L.The practical applicability of the biosensor was also verified by the spiking serum assay.
文摘In this work an impedimetric immunosensor based on affinity immobilization method of a biotin labelled anti-human IgG antibody, used as a model system, was reported. The experimental procedure involves the growth of a self-assembled monolayer of a thiol (cysteamine) carrying terminal amine groups on gold electrodes. Glutarardehyde, a homobifunctional cross-linker, was used as a coupling reagent for the covalent linking of avidin to the amine groups of cysteamine. The attachment of the biotin labeled antibodies (anti-Human IgG) to the subsequent modified gold electrode was achieved by affinity interactions tacking advantage of the strong avidin-biotin bridge. The stepwise assembly process of the electrode was interrogated by means of cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and contact angle measurements. The response of the antibody modified electrode to their target antigens was investigated in the presence of BSA (bovin serum albumin) in order to alleviate non-specific adsorption problems. A proposed electrical model was used to analyse the experimental data. The resulting immunosensor has a linear dynamic range of 100 - 900 ng?ml<sup>–</sup>1 of antigen and a detection limit of 100 ng?ml<sup>–</sup>1.
基金Thanks for the financial supports from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada of Canada(NSERC,DG RGPIN-2013-201697(Z.D.)RGPIN-2018-06556(Z.D.))+6 种基金Canada Foundation of Innovation/Ontario Innovation Trust(CFI/OIT,9040(Z.D.))Premier's Research Excellence Award(PREA,2003(Z.D.))Canada Institute of Photonics Innovation(2005(Z.D.))Ontario Photonics Consortium(2002 Z.D.)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22004034(X.Q.))Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(China)(2020JJ5226(X.Q.))China Scholarship Council(CSC,201908430010(X.Q.)).
文摘A simple, highly sensitive and label-free electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） immunosensor was developed using Nation and gold nanoparticles （nano-Au/Nafion） composites for the determination of 1-pyrenebutyric acid （PBA）. Under the optimal conditions, the amount of immobilized antibody was significantly improved on the nano-Au/Nafion electrode due to the synergistic effect and biocompatibility of Nation film and gold nanoparticles composites. The results showed that the sensitivity and stability of nano-Au/Nafion composite electrode for PBA detection were much better than those of nano-Au modified glassy carbon electrode （nano-Au/GCE）. The plot of increased electron transfer resistances （Rets） against the logarithm of PBA concentra- tion is linear over the range from 0.1 to 150 ng·mL-1 with the detection limit of 0.03 ng·mL-1. The selectivity and accuracy of the proposed EIS immunosensor were evaluated with satisfactory results.
