Fast Detection of Uric Acid in Urine for Early Diagnosis Using THz Polarized Waves
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 1004 - 1004
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Towards
new
and
improved
techniques
in
liquid
biopsy
for
the
diagnosis
of
diseases,
this
study
reports
experimental
evidence
a
rapid
reliable
method
based
on
terahertz
(THz)
time-domain
spectroscopic
ellipsometry
(TDSE)
early
kidney-related
using
detection
uric
acid
(UA)
content
urine.
Employing
custom-built
THz-TDSE
system,
we
analyzed
absorption
dispersion
response
synthetic
urine
samples
with
varying
concentrations
UA.
The
technique
provides
prompt
indication
UA
presence
concentration,
thanks
to
sensitivity
THz
waves
intermolecular
interactions
such
as
hydrogen
bonding.
results
clearly
show
linear
correlation
between
concentration
changes
spectra
frequency
window
0.2–1.2
THz,
minimum
detectable
being
approximately
close
upper
limit
normal
levels
increase
coefficient
function
means
quantifiable
measure
biomarker
assessing
disease
stage.
This
proves
that
is
capable
detecting
at
relevant
early-stage
renal
an
estimated
0.2
g/L
region
where
material
linear.
Language: Английский
Fluid-based biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102739 - 102739
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Epitope-Imprinted Field-Effect Transistors Overcome Debye Length Limitations for Label-Free Protein Detection
Lishuang Wang,
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Lei Bao,
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Liyan Qiao
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et al.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 4, 2025
Graphene-based
field-effect
transistor
(GFET)
biosensors
face
limitations
in
detecting
charged
analytes
due
to
ionic
screening
(Debye
effect).
This
limitation
restricts
their
ability
detect
target
situ
physiological
solutions.
To
overcome
this
challenge,
we
present
a
non-destructive
van
der
Waals
(vdW)
integration
of
an
epitope
molecular-imprinted
membrane
(EMIM)
with
GFET
biosensor.
innovative
vdW-heterostructured
biosensor,
termed
the
EMIM-Chip,
features
3.3
±
1.7
nm
thin
EMIM
dielectric
layer
self-assembled
on
graphene
surface.
The
layer,
featuring
specifically
imprinted
cavities,
replaces
antibodies
and
effectively
mitigates
screening.
innovation
enables
rapid
detection
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
biomarker
Aβ
proteins
(50
aM-5
pM)
purified
samples
patient
plasma/urine
within
minutes.
Notably,
these
sensors
retain
functionality
even
after
30
days
environmental
storage,
positioning
our
approach
as
promising
foundation
for
future
medical
tool
development.
Language: Английский
Fast detection of uric acid in urine for early diagnosis using THz polarised waves
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Abstract
Towards
new
and
improved
techniques
in
liquid
biopsy
for
diagnosis
of
diseases,
this
study
reports
experimental
evidence
a
rapid
reliable
method
based
on
terahertz
(THz)
time-domain
spectroscopic
ellipsometry
(TDSE)
early
kidney-related
by
detecting
uric
acid
(UA)
urine.
By
measuring
absorption
dispersion
spectra
urine
samples,
the
potential
THz-TDSE
non-invasive,
accurate
detection
UA
as
urinary
biomarker
is
investigated.
Employing
custom-built
system,
we
analysed
response
synthetic
samples
with
varying
concentrations
UA.
The
technique
provides
prompt
indication
presence
concentration,
thanks
to
sensitivity
THz
waves
intermolecular
interaction
such
hydrogen
bonding.
results
show
frequency
window
0.2¸1.2
linear
correlation
between
concentration
changes
urine,
minimum
detectable
being
approximately
close
upper
limit
normal
levels
increase
coefficient
function
means
quantifiable
measure
assessing
disease
stage.
confirms
that
capable
at
relevant
early-stage
renal
diseases.
Moreover,
estimate
0.2
g/L
region
where
material
linear.
Language: Английский
Immunomonitoring in bladder cancer: a short report on stability of leukocytes and proteins in refrigerated urine samples
Alexandra Sevko,
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Claudia Prevosto,
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S. Ragavan
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et al.
BMC Urology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Dec. 21, 2024
Urine
biomarkers
are
crucial
for
monitoring
patient
responses
in
treating
urological
pathologies,
including
non-muscle
invasive
bladder
cancer
(NMIBC).
Yet,
analysing
urine
poses
several
challenges,
ensuring
specimen
stability
during
transportation
and
analytical
processing.
This
prospective
feasibility
study
aimed
to
investigate
how
urinary
leukocytes
proteins
impacted
by
storing
refrigerating
urine.
Stability
of
from
four
healthy
donors
(HD)
spiked
into
supernatants
was
analyzed
up
72
h
at
4°C.
samples
five
NMIBC
patients
undergoing
BCG
treatment
were
divided
two
portions,
followed
either
immediate
processing
or
overnight
refrigeration.
Urinary
cell
content
soluble
factors
multiparameter
flow
cytometry
Luminex®,
respectively.
We
confirmed
the
donor
peripheral
blood
cell-free
untreated
under
refrigeration
+
5℃.
Additionally,
we
conducted
immune
proteomic
analysis
obtained
receiving
Bacillus
Calmette-Guérin
(BCG)
therapy
processed
immediately
after
successfully
demonstrated
that
leukocyte
protein
composition
remain
stable
refrigerated
BCG-treated
24
h.
included
granulocytes,
monocytes,
T
cells,
as
well
total
protein,
creatinine
46
additional
individual
immune-related
mediators.
work
demonstrates
compatibility
shipment
collection
sites
laboratories
with
both
immunophenotyping
establishes
clear
logistical
benefits
numerous
clinical
settings
focused
on
matrix.
Language: Английский
Exploring peripheral fluid biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease in Down syndrome: A literature review
Charlotte Jacob,
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M. De Tollenaere,
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Hanane Kachar
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et al.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. e41445 - e41445
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
People
with
Down
Syndrome
(DS)
are
at
high
risk
of
developing
Alzheimer's
disease
dementia
(AD)
and
cerebral
amyloid
angiopathy,
which
is
a
critical
factor
contributing
to
in
sporadic
AD.
Predicting
monitoring
the
decline
onset
diagnostic
challenge
essence
daily
care
support
for
people
DS.
In
this
literature
scoping
review,
we
first
summarize
different
blood-based
biomarkers
AD
Next,
describe
urine-based
DS
finally,
explore
various
general
population.
Apart
from
classic
beta
Tau
biomarkers,
also
discuss
more
out-of-the-box
such
as
neurofilament
light
chain,
Dual-specificity
tyrosine-regulated
kinase
1A,
monoaminergic
biomarkers.
These
potential
could
be
valuable
addition
established
panel
fluid
Language: Английский