Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 984 - 984
Published: Nov. 7, 2022
Rapid
and
cost-effective
diagnostic
tests
for
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
are
a
critical
valuable
weapon
the
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
response.
SARS-CoV-2
invasion
is
primarily
mediated
by
human
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
(hACE2).
Recent
developments
in
ACE2-based
detection
modalities
accentuate
potential
of
this
natural
host-virus
interaction
developing
point-of-care
(POC)
COVID-19
systems.
Although
research
on
harnessing
ACE2
its
infancy,
some
interesting
biosensing
devices
have
been
developed,
showing
commercial
viability
intriguing
new
approach.
The
exquisite
performance
reported
biosensors
provides
opportunities
researchers
to
develop
rapid
tools
suitable
virus
at
points
entry,
workplaces,
or
congregate
scenarios
order
effectively
implement
control
management
plans.
However,
be
considered
as
an
emerging
approach,
rationale
needs
critically
comprehensively
surveyed
discussed.
Herein,
we
review
recent
status
methods,
signal
transduction
principles
development
trend
future.
We
discuss
challenges
ACE2-biosensors
delineate
prospects
their
use,
along
with
recommended
solutions
suggestions.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(16)
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Abstract
Systematic
evolution
of
ligands
by
exponential
enrichment
(SELEX)
has
been
used
to
discover
thousands
aptamers
since
its
development
in
1990.
Aptamers
are
short
single‐stranded
oligonucleotides
capable
binding
targets
with
high
specificity
and
selectivity
through
structural
recognition.
While
offer
advantages
over
other
molecular
recognition
elements
such
as
their
ease
production,
smaller
size,
extended
shelf‐life,
lower
immunogenicity,
they
have
yet
show
significant
success
real‐world
applications.
By
analyzing
the
importance
structured
library
designs,
reviewing
different
SELEX
methodologies,
effects
chemical
modifications,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
on
production
for
applications
drug
delivery
systems,
therapeutics,
diagnostics,
imaging.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(50)
Published: Sept. 30, 2022
Nucleic
acids
are
remarkable
molecules.
In
addition
to
Watson-Crick
base
pairing,
the
different
structural
motifs
of
these
molecules
can
bind
non-nucleic
acid
targets
or
catalyze
chemical
reactions.
Additionally,
nucleic
easily
modified
with
functional
groups.
These
properties
make
acids,
particularly
DNA,
ideally
suited
for
use
in
electrochemical
biosensors,
both
as
biorecognition
elements
and
redox
reporter
probes.
this
Minireview,
we
will
review
historical
evolution
probes
biosensors.
We
then
specific
examples
nucleic-acid-based
biosensors
that
have
been
evaluated
clinical
areas
infectious
disease,
cancer,
cardiovascular
health.
Analysis & Sensing,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(5)
Published: April 21, 2022
The
SARS-CoV-2
virus
and
COVID-19
pandemic
continue
to
demand
effective
diagnostic
therapeutic
solutions.
Finding
these
solutions
requires
highly
functional
molecular
recognition
elements.
Nucleic
acid
aptamers
represent
a
possible
solution.
Characterized
by
their
high
affinity
specificity,
can
be
rapidly
identified
from
random-sequence
nucleic
libraries.
Over
the
past
two
years,
many
labs
around
world
have
rushed
create
diverse
that
target
important
structural
proteins
of
SARS-CoV-2:
spike
(S)
protein
nucleocapsid
(N)
protein.
These
led
identification
show
real
promise
for
development
tests
agents
SARS-CoV-2.
Herein
we
review
all
developments,
with
special
focus
on
aptasensors
detecting
include
electrochemical
optical
sensors,
lateral
flow
devices,
aptamer-linked
immobilized
sorbent
assays.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
144(51), P. 23465 - 23473
Published: Dec. 15, 2022
Our
previously
discovered
monomeric
aptamer
for
SARS-CoV-2
(MSA52)
possesses
a
universal
affinity
COVID-19
spike
protein
variants
but
is
ultimately
limited
by
its
ability
to
bind
only
one
subunit
of
the
protein.
The
symmetrical
shape
homotrimeric
presents
opportunity
create
matching
molecular
recognition
element
that
perfectly
complementary
structural
scaffold,
causing
enhanced
binding
affinity.
Here,
we
describe
branched
with
three-fold
rotational
symmetry,
named
TMSA52,
not
excellent
also
capable
several
picomolar
affinity,
as
well
pseudotyped
lentiviruses
expressing
femtomolar
Using
Pd–Ir
nanocubes
nanozymes
in
an
enzyme-linked
assay
(ELABA),
TMSA52
was
sensitively
detecting
diverse
pooled
human
saliva
limit
detection
low
6.3
×
103
copies/mL.
ELABA
used
test
50
SARS-CoV-2-positive
and
60
SARS-CoV-2-negative
patient
samples,
providing
sensitivity
specificity
values
84.0
98.3%,
respectively,
thus
highlighting
potential
development
future
rapid
tests.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(13), P. 6830 - 6859
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
presents
the
recent
progress
on
aptamers
that
have
been
explored
for
SARS-CoV-2
detection
and
therapeutics,
wherein
construction
principles
characteristics
of
aptamer-based
assembly
systems
are
systematically
summarized.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(51)
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Abstract
Here
we
report
on
an
ultra‐sensitive
colorimetric
sensing
platform
that
takes
advantage
of
both
the
strong
amplification
power
rolling
circle
(RCA)
and
high
efficiency
a
simple
urease‐mediated
litmus
test.
The
presence
target
triggers
RCA
reaction,
urease‐labelled
DNA
can
hybridize
to
biotinylated
products
be
immobilized
onto
streptavidin‐coated
magnetic
beads.
urease‐laden
beads
are
then
used
hydrolyze
urea,
leading
increase
in
pH
detected
by
We
show
this
easily
integrated
with
aptamers
for
diverse
targets
via
detection
human
thrombin
platelet‐derived
growth
factor
(PDGF)
utilizing
structure‐switching
as
well
SARS‐CoV‐2
saliva
using
spike‐binding
trimeric
aptamer.
Furthermore,
demonstrate
into
paper‐based
device
applications.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 29, 2024
Abstract
COVID-19
caused
by
SARS-CoV-2
spread
rapidly
around
the
world,
endangering
health
of
people
globally.
The
spike
protein
initiates
entry
into
target
cells
binding
to
human
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
2
(ACE2).
In
this
study,
we
developed
DNA
aptamers
that
specifically
bind
protein,
thereby
inhibiting
its
ACE2.
are
small
nucleic
acid
fragments
with
random
structures
selectively
various
molecules.
We
identified
nine
targeting
using
systematic
evolution
ligands
exponential
enrichment
(SELEX)
method
and
selected
three
optimal
comparing
their
affinities.
Additionally,
confirmed
suppressed
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
induced
in
ACE2-overexpressing
HEK293
cells.
Overall,
aptamer
study
has
potential
inhibit
or
block
interaction
Thus,
our
can
be
used
as
new
biological
tools
for
prevention
diagnosis
infection.
Microchimica Acta,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
191(6)
Published: May 10, 2024
Abstract
The
COVID-19
pandemic
underlines
the
need
for
effective
strategies
controlling
virus
spread
and
ensuring
sensitive
detection
of
SARS-CoV-2.
This
review
presents
potential
nanomaterial-enabled
optical
biosensors
rapid
low-cost
SARS-CoV-2
biomarkers,
demonstrating
a
comprehensive
analysis
including
colorimetric,
fluorescence,
surface-enhanced
Raman
scattering,
surface
plasmon
resonance
methods.
Nanomaterials
metal-based
nanomaterials,
metal–organic
frame–based
nanoparticles,
nanorods,
nanoporous
materials,
nanoshell
magnetic
nanoparticles
employed
in
production
are
presented
detail.
also
discusses
principles,
fabrication
methods,
nanomaterial
synthesis,
their
applications
four
categories:
antibody-based,
antigen-based,
nucleic
acid–based,
aptamer-based
biosensors.
critical
includes
reports
published
literature
between
years
2021
2024.
In
addition,
offers
insights
into
nanobiosensors
diagnosis
COVID-19.
integration
artificial
intelligence
machine
learning
technologies
with
is
proposed
to
improve
efficiency
diagnostic
systems
future
scenarios.
Graphical
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 1558 - 1567
Published: March 17, 2023
Wastewater
analysis
of
pathogens,
particularly
SARS-CoV-2,
is
instrumental
in
tracking
and
monitoring
infectious
diseases
a
population.
This
method
can
be
used
to
generate
early
warnings
regarding
the
onset
an
disease
predict
associated
infection
trends.
Currently,
wastewater
SARS-CoV-2
almost
exclusively
performed
using
polymerase
chain
reaction
for
amplification-based
detection
viral
RNA
at
centralized
laboratories.
Despite
development
several
biosensing
technologies
offering
point-of-care
solutions
analyzing
clinical
samples,
these
remain
elusive
due
low
levels
virus
interference
caused
by
matrix.
Herein,
we
integrate
aptamer-based
electrochemical
chip
with
filtration,
purification,
extraction
(FPE)
system
developing
alternate
in-field
solution
analysis.
The
sensing
employs
dimeric
aptamer,
which
universally
applicable
wild-type,
alpha,
delta,
omicron
variants
SARS-CoV-2.
We
demonstrate
that
aptamer
stable
matrix
(diluted
50%)
its
binding
affinity
not
significantly
impacted.
demonstrates
limit
1000
copies/L
(1
copy/mL),
enabled
amplification
provided
FPE
system.
allows
integrated
detect
trace
amounts
native
categorize
amount
contamination
into
(<10
copies/mL),
medium
(10–1000
or
high
(>1000
copies/mL)
levels,
providing
viable
use.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(16)
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Abstract
Systematic
evolution
of
ligands
by
exponential
enrichment
(SELEX)
has
been
used
to
discover
thousands
aptamers
since
its
development
in
1990.
Aptamers
are
short
single‐stranded
oligonucleotides
capable
binding
targets
with
high
specificity
and
selectivity
through
structural
recognition.
While
offer
advantages
over
other
molecular
recognition
elements
such
as
their
ease
production,
smaller
size,
extended
shelf‐life,
lower
immunogenicity,
they
have
yet
show
significant
success
real‐world
applications.
By
analyzing
the
importance
structured
library
designs,
reviewing
different
SELEX
methodologies,
effects
chemical
modifications,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
on
production
for
applications
drug
delivery
systems,
therapeutics,
diagnostics,
imaging.