Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(10)
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
CRISPR/Cas
systems
offer
a
powerful
sensing
mechanism
to
transduce
sequence-specific
information
into
amplified
analytical
signals.
However,
performing
multiplexed
assays
remains
challenging
and
often
requires
complex
approaches
for
assays.
Here,
hydrogel-based
CRISPR/Cas12
system
termed
CLAMP
(Cas-Loaded
Annotated
Micro-Particles)
is
described.
The
approach
compartmentalizes
the
reaction
in
spatially-encoded
hydrogel
microparticles
(HMPs).
Each
HMP
identifiable
by
its
face
code
becomes
fluorescent
when
target
DNA
present.
assay
further
streamlined
capturing
HMPs
inside
microfluidic
device;
captured
particles
are
then
automatically
recognized
machine-learning
algorithm.
fast,
highly
sensitive
(attomolar
detection
limits
with
preamplification),
capable
of
multiplexing
single-pot
assay.
As
proof-of-concept
clinical
application,
applied
detect
nucleic
acid
targets
human
papillomavirus
cervical
brushing
samples.
Analytical Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3(3-4), P. 113 - 145
Published: March 23, 2022
As
the
human
population
grows,
anthropogenic
impacts
from
various
agricultural
and
industrial
processes
produce
unwanted
contaminants
in
environment.
The
accurate,
sensitive
rapid
detection
of
such
is
vital
for
health
safety.
Surface-enhanced
Raman
spectroscopy
(SERS)
a
valuable
analytical
tool
with
wide
applications
environmental
contaminant
monitoring.
aim
this
review
to
summarize
recent
advancements
within
SERS
research
as
it
applies
detection,
focus
on
published
or
accessible
January
2021
through
December
including
early-access
publications.
Our
goal
provide
breadth
information
that
can
be
used
background
knowledge
field,
well
inform
encourage
further
development
techniques
protecting
quality
Specifically,
we
highlight
characteristics
effective
nanosubstrates,
explore
methods
inorganic,
organic,
biological
heavy
metals,
pharmaceuticals,
plastic
particles,
synthetic
dyes,
pesticides,
viruses,
bacteria
mycotoxins.
We
also
discuss
current
limitations
technologies
propose
several
avenues
future
investigation.
researchers
fill
identified
gaps
so
implemented
real-world
environment
more
effectively
efficiently,
ultimately
providing
reliable
timely
data
help
make
science-based
strategies
policies
protect
safety
public
health.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 1193 - 1193
Published: June 10, 2022
COVID-19
emerged
in
late
2019
China
and
quickly
spread
across
the
globe,
causing
over
521
million
cases
of
infection
6.26
deaths
to
date.
After
2
years,
numerous
advances
have
been
made.
First
all,
preventive
vaccine,
which
has
implemented
record
time,
is
effective
more
than
95%
cases.
Additionally,
diagnostic
field,
there
are
molecular
antigenic
kits
that
equipped
with
high
sensitivity
specificity.
Real
Time-PCR-based
assays
for
detection
viral
RNA
currently
considered
gold-standard
method
SARS-CoV-2
diagnosis
can
be
used
efficiently
on
pooled
nasopharyngeal,
or
oropharyngeal
samples
widespread
screening.
Moreover,
additional,
advanced
methods
such
as
droplet-digital
PCR
(ddPCR),
clustered
regularly
interspaced
short
palindromic
repeats
(CRISPR)
next-generation
sequencing
(NGS),
under
development
detect
RNA.
However,
number
subjects
infected
continuously
increases
globally,
health
care
systems
being
placed
increased
stress.
Thus,
clinical
laboratory
plays
an
important
role,
helping
select
especially
asymptomatic
individuals
who
actively
carrying
live
replicating
virus,
fast
non-invasive
technologies.
Recent
strategies,
other
methods,
adopted
either
antigens,
i.e.,
antigen-based
immunoassays,
human
anti-SARS-CoV-2
antibodies,
antibody-based
nasal
swabs,
well
blood
saliva
samples.
role
mucosal
sIgAs,
essential
control
viruses
entering
body
through
surfaces,
remains
elucidated,
particular
immune
response
counteracting
infection,
primarily
at
site(s)
virus
entry
appears
promising.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Dec. 8, 2022
The
clustered
regularly
interspaced
short
palindromic
repeats
(CRISPR)
system
is
a
natural
adaptive
immune
of
prokaryotes.
CRISPR-Cas
currently
divided
into
two
classes
and
six
types:
types
I,
III,
IV
in
class
1
systems
II,
V,
VI
2
systems.
Among
the
type
systems,
CRISPR/Cas13a
has
been
most
widely
characterized
for
its
application
molecular
diagnostics,
gene
therapy,
editing,
RNA
imaging.
Moreover,
because
trans-cleavage
activity
Cas13a
high
specificity
CRISPR
RNA,
enormous
potential
field
diagnostics.
Herein,
we
summarize
applications
detection
pathogens,
including
viruses,
bacteria,
parasites,
chlamydia,
fungus;
biomarkers,
such
as
microRNAs,
lncRNAs,
circRNAs;
some
non-nucleic
acid
targets,
proteins,
ions,
methyl
groups.
Meanwhile,
highlight
working
principles
novel
Cas13a-based
methods,
Specific
High-Sensitivity
Enzymatic
Reporter
UnLOCKing
(SHERLOCK)
improved
versions,
nucleic
amplification-free
biosensors,
biosensors
target
detection.
Finally,
focus
on
issues
that
need
to
be
solved
development
prospects
system.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
153, P. 113538 - 113538
Published: Aug. 12, 2022
The
World
Health
Organizations
declaration
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
was
a
milestone
for
scientific
community.
high
transmission
rate
and
huge
number
deaths,
along
with
lack
knowledge
about
virus
evolution
disease,
stimulated
relentless
search
diagnostic
tests,
treatments,
vaccines.
main
challenges
were
differential
diagnosis
development
specific,
rapid,
sensitive
tests
that
could
reach
all
people.
RT-PCR
remains
gold
standard
diagnosing
COVID-19.
However,
new
methods,
such
as
other
molecular
techniques
immunoassays
emerged.
Also,
need
accessible
quick
results
boosted
point
care
(POCT)
are
fast,
automated,
precision
accuracy.
This
assay
reduces
dependence
on
laboratory
conditions
mass
testing
population,
dispersing
pressure
regarding
screening
detection.
review
summarizes
advances
in
field
since
started,
emphasizing
various
detecting
We
reviewed
existing
well
POCT
under
development,
starting
detection,
but
also
exploring
nucleic
acid
techniques,
digital
PCR,
loop-mediated
isothermal
amplification-based
(RT-LAMP),
clustered
regularly
interspaced
short
palindromic
repeats
(CRISPR),
next-generation
sequencing
(NGS),
immunoassay
nanoparticle-based
biosensors,
developed
portable
instruments
rapid
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 1076 - 1084
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Next-generation
biosensing
tools
based
on
CRISPR/Cas
have
revolutionized
the
molecular
detection.
A
number
of
CRISPR/Cas-based
biosensors
been
reported
for
detection
nucleic
acid
targets.
The
establishment
efficient
methods
non-nucleic
target
would
further
broaden
scope
this
technique,
but
up
to
now,
concerning
research
is
limited.
In
current
study,
we
a
versatile
platform
small-molecule
called
SMART-Cas12a
(small-molecule
aptamer
regulated
test
using
CRISPR/Cas12a).
Simply,
hybridization
chain
reaction
cascade
signal
amplification
was
first
trigged
by
functional
(aptamer)
through
binding.
Then,
system
integrated
recognize
amplified
products
followed
activation
trans-cleavage.
As
such,
can
be
ingeniously
converted
signals
and
then
fluorescent
that
readily
visualized
analyzed
customized
3D-printed
visualizer
with
help
home-made
App-enabled
smartphone.
Adenosine
triphosphate
selected
as
model
target,
under
optimized
conditions,
achieved
fine
analytical
performance
linear
range
from
0.1
750
μM
limit
1.0
nM.
satisfactory
selectivity
recoveries
obtained
demonstrated
method
suitable
complex
sample
environment.
sample-to-answer
time
less
than
100
min.
Our
work
not
only
expanded
reach
CRISPR-Cas
in
also
provided
prototype
generalized
detecting
wider
analytes
desirable
adaptability,
sensitivity,
specificity,
on-site
capability.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(7), P. 2852 - 2858
Published: July 4, 2023
Rapid
and
accurate
detection
of
biomarkers
was
very
important
for
early
screening
treatment
diseases.
Herein,
a
sensitive
amplification-free
electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
biosensor
based
on
CRISPR/Cas12a
DNA
tetrahedron
nanostructures
(TDNs)
constructed.
Briefly,
3D
TDN
self-assembled
the
Au
nanoparticle-deposited
glassy
carbon
electrode
surface
to
construct
biosensing
interface.
The
presence
target
would
activate
trans-cleavage
activity
Cas12a-crRNA
duplex
cleave
single-stranded
signal
probe
vertex
TDN,
causing
Ru(bpy)32+
fall
from
weakened
ECL
signal.
Thus,
system
transduced
change
concentration
into
an
enabling
HPV-16.
specific
recognition
HPV-16
made
have
good
selectivity,
while
TDN-modified
sensing
interface
could
reduce
cleaving
steric
resistance
improve
performance
CRISPR/Cas12a.
In
addition,
pretreated
complete
sample
within
100
min
with
limit
8.86
fM,
indicating
that
developed
possesses
potential
application
prospect
fast
nucleic
acid
detection.