Dual Protein Corona-Mediated Target Recognition System for Visual Detection and Single-Molecule Counting of Nucleic Acids
B M Zhang,
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Pengbo Zhang,
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Hao Wang
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ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
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Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Rapid,
highly
sensitive,
and
specific
nucleic
acid
detection
plays
a
crucial
role
in
advancing
point-of-care
(POC)
diagnostics
for
pathogens
viruses,
cancer
monitoring,
optimizing
clinical
treatments.
Herein,
leveraging
the
precise
recognition
ability
of
CRISPR/dCas9
powerful
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR)
gold
nanoparticles
(AuNPs),
we
report
design
dual
protein
corona-mediated
platform
to
simultaneously
fulfill
rapid
POC
testing
single-molecule
counting
acids
one-pot
one-step
manner.
This
system
uses
guide
RNA
as
molecular
bridge
anchor
dCas9
onto
AuNPs,
forming
artificial
coronas.
Upon
recognizing
target,
interaction
between
two
coronas
on
same
molecule
triggers
cross-linked
aggregation
AuNPs.
Then,
target
low
100
aM
can
be
visually
detected
within
30
min,
making
particularly
well-suited
application
screening
emerging
epidemics.
Additionally,
superior
LSPR
properties
AuNPs
increase
light-scattering
signal
generated
during
target-induced
aggregation,
enabling
visualization
aggregated
diffraction-limited
spots
under
confocal
microscopy.
By
these
spots,
achieves
unprecedented
sensitivity,
identifying
1
aM,
which
is
equivalent
just
6
molecules
10
μL
system,
demonstrating
capability.
offers
exceptional
promise
large-scale
pathogenic
viruses
early
cancer,
applications
requiring
ultrahigh
sensitivity
at
level.
Language: Английский
Harnessing nanotechnology for cancer treatment
Jiajun Zhu,
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H. H. Lee,
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Rong Huang
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Nanotechnology
has
become
a
groundbreaking
innovation
force
in
cancer
therapy,
offering
innovative
solutions
to
the
limitations
of
conventional
treatments
such
as
chemotherapy
and
radiation.
By
manipulating
materials
at
nanoscale,
researchers
have
developed
nanocarriers
capable
targeted
drug
delivery,
improving
therapeutic
efficacy
while
reducing
systemic
toxicity.
Nanoparticles
like
liposomes,
dendrimers,
polymeric
nanomaterials
shown
significant
promise
delivering
chemotherapeutic
agents
directly
tumor
sites,
enhancing
bioavailability
minimizing
damage
healthy
tissues.
In
addition
with
utilization
tools
quantum
dots
nanosensors
that
enables
more
precise
identification
biomarkers,
nanotechnology
is
also
playing
pivotal
role
early
detection
diagnosis.
Furthermore,
nanotechnology-based
strategies,
including
photothermal
gene
therapy
immunotherapy
are
novel
ways
combat
by
selectively
targeting
cells
immune
response.
Nevertheless,
despite
these
progressions,
obstacles
still
persist,
particularly
clinical
translation
technologies.
Issues
nanoparticle
toxicity,
biocompatibility,
complexity
regulatory
approval
hinder
widespread
adoption
nanomedicine
oncology.
This
review
discusses
different
applications
highlighting
its
potential
hurdles
implementation.
Future
research
needs
concentrate
on
addressing
unlock
full
providing
personalized,
effective,
minimally
invasive
treatments.
Language: Английский
A lateral flow assay based on aptamer for the detection of AFM1 in milk samples
Yibo Wu,
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Mingwei Qin,
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Peifang Chen
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et al.
Food Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 106175 - 106175
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Loading monocytes with magnetic nanoparticles enables their magnetic control without toxicity
Laura Mödl,
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Lucas R. Carnell,
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René Stein
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et al.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
With
the
help
of
superparamagnetic
iron
oxide
nanoparticles
(SPIONs),
cells
can
be
magnetically
directed
so
that
they
accumulated
at
target
sites.
This
principle
used
to
make
monocytes
steerable
in
order
improve
tumor
accumulation,
e.g.,
for
immunotherapy
with
chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR)
monocytes.
Here,
we
investigated
loading
monocytic
THP-1
SPIONs,
analyzed
their
impact
on
viability
and
cellular
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generation
magnetic
enrichment.
Finally,
compared
confirmed
experimentally
generated
enrichment
data
computational
simulations.
When
were
incubated
citrate-coated
SPIONs
(SPIONCitrate)
or
citrate-stabilized
gold-coated
(SPIONGold),
ingested
particles,
as
determined
via
transmission
electron
microscopy
atomic
emission
spectroscopy.
Flow
cytometry
showed
particles
biocompatible
produced
hardly
any
ROS.
SPION-loading,
Ibidi
flow
slides
edge
a
Neodym
magnet,
where
field
force
maximal,
calculated
by
our
model.
successfully
loaded
which
exhibited
excellent
biocompatibility
provided
steerability.
The
model
predicted
actual
accumulation
SPION-loaded
cells,
enabling
more
systematic
faster
exploration
design
space
future.
Language: Английский
Electrostatic action promotes bonding efficacy of DNA-modified nanoparticle self-assembly in solution
Qiuyan Yu,
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Jinhong Huang,
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Mengyuan Liu
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et al.
Results in Physics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 108153 - 108153
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Enhancing the Peroxidase-Mimicking Activity of Gold Nanoparticles for Lateral Flow Assays: Quantitative Evaluation in a Kinetic View
Vasily G. Panferov,
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Wenjun Zhang,
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Nicholas D’Abruzzo
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et al.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Highly
sensitive
lateral
flow
immunoassays
(LFIAs)
are
essential
for
various
point-of-care
applications,
and
gold
nanoparticles
(Au
NPs)
by
far
the
most
commonly
used
labels.
However,
conventional
LFIAs
often
suffer
from
high
detection
limits
(LOD)
or
low
sensitivity.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
three
strategies
to
enhance
sensitivity
of
improving
peroxidase-mimicking
(POD)
activity
Au
NPs.
The
POD
unmodified
NPs
was
negligible
(<0.01
units/mg,
U/mg).
first
strategy
involved
coupling
with
horseradish
peroxidase
(HRP),
which
increased
65
U/mg.
second
approach
forming
a
thin
palladium
iridium
shell
on
NPs,
elevated
0.69-0.71
third
binding
mercury
ions
(Hg2+)
resulting
in
up
3
Finally,
developed
simple
quantitative
model
estimate
LOD
based
kinetic
parameters.
Using
Au-HRP
conjugates,
demonstrated
that
experimentally
measured
consistent
calculated
values.
provides
framework
evaluating
catalytic
signal
amplification
can
be
guide
development
highly
assays.
Language: Английский
Recent Advances in Enzyme‐Mediated Rolling Circle Replication Technology Empowering Virus Detection
Min Du,
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Juncheng Liu,
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Guangshuai Teng
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et al.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 11, 2025
Comprehensive
Summary
The
prevalence
and
spread
of
viral
infectious
diseases
pose
a
grave
threat
to
global
public
health,
particularly
resulting
in
significant
number
casualties.
To
curb
the
diseases,
virus
testing
is
one
efficient
economical
means,
among
which
nucleic
acid
detection
has
advantage
detecting
infections
at
an
early
stage,
even
before
symptoms
appear.
Rolling
circle
replication
representative
enzyme‐mediated
isothermal
amplification
technology,
characterized
by
its
mild
reaction
conditions,
no
need
for
temperature
control
equipment,
high
efficiency.
This
review
provides
conceptual
overview
latest
advances
rolling
(RCR)
their
applications
detection,
focusing
on
molecular
design
principles
different
application
scenarios.
first
part
briefly
describes
significance
advantages
RCR
detection.
second
elaborates
principle
preparation
strategy
derivative
technologies.
third
focuses
various
scenarios
In
end,
we
provide
perspective
innovation
improving
accuracy
specificity
cope
with
challenges
that
may
arise
future.
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Advances in Apolipoprotein-A4 Biosensing Assays for Depression Diagnosis
Zahra Jamalizadeh Bahaabadi,
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Sercan Karav,
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Amirhossein Sahebkar
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et al.
Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: April 29, 2025
Apolipoprotein-A4
(Apo-A4)
is
a
plasma
protein
that
plays
role
in
various
physiological
and
behavioral-emotional
reactions
when
faced
with
stress.
Studies
have
shown
close
relationship
between
Apo-A4
the
onset
of
depression
its
symptoms.
However,
there
currently
no
reliable
laboratory
approach
to
confirm
diagnosis
depression.
Therefore,
development
precise
effective
technique
assess
might
help
early
detection
screening
other
related
psychiatric
diseases,
as
well
tracking
managing
course
treatment.
As
technology
advances,
biosensors
become
quick,
accurate,
sensitive
tools
for
personal
care
illness
diagnosis.
Biosensors
measuring
detecting
levels
recently
been
designed.
These
studies
emphasized
accurate
diagnostic
measurement
techniques.
This
review
attempts
give
general
overview
introduce
established
measurement.
Language: Английский
Robust Encoding of Precise Addressing Information on AuNPs to Direct Their Heritable Positioning on DNA Origami†
Yuxi Li,
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Jiang Chu,
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Yanyu Zhou
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et al.
Chinese Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 14, 2024
Comprehensive
Summary
The
programmability
of
DNA
assembly
allows
for
the
creation
gold
nanostructures
with
custom
shapes
and
tailored
optical
properties,
holding
promise
applications
including
single‐molecule
sensing
imaging.
While
origami
provides
addressable
site
information
structure
construction,
there
have
been
few
studies
on
encoding
onto
nanoparticles
(AuNPs)
to
guide
Au‐DNA
structures,
especially
extensive
large
AuNPs
(
e.g.
,
30
nm).
In
this
work,
we
introduce
a
strategy
that
encodes
versatile
ranging
in
size
from
5
nm
using
template
(parent
origami).
This
encoded
serves
direct
positioning
within
regenerated
(daughter
Our
findings
demonstrate
successful
same
daughter
as
parent
origami,
yields
up
80%.
approach
offers
new
possibilities
achieving
precise
control
over
functionality.
Language: Английский