ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Proteins
are
important
biological
macromolecules
that
perform
a
wide
variety
of
functions
in
the
cell
and
human
body,
can
serve
as
biomarkers
for
early
diagnosis
prognosis
diseases
well
monitoring
effectiveness
disease
treatment.
Hence,
sensitive
accurate
detection
proteins
biospecimens
is
imperative.
However,
at
present,
there
no
ideal
method
available
clinical
samples,
many
which
present
ultralow
(less
than
1
pM)
concentrations
complicated
matrices.
Herein,
we
report
an
ultrasensitive
selective
DNA-assisted
CRISPR-Cas12a
enhanced
fluorescent
assay
(DACEA)
protein
with
limits
reaching
low
attomolar
concentrations.
The
high
sensitivity
was
accomplished
through
combined
DNA
barcode
amplification
(by
using
dual-functionalized
AuNPs)
CRISPR
analysis,
while
selectivity
resistance
to
matrix
effects
our
were
via
formation
protein-antibody
sandwich
structure
specific
recognition
Cas12a
(under
guidance
crRNA)
toward
designed
target
ssDNA.
Given
its
ability
accurately
sensitively
detect
trace
amounts
matrices,
DACEA
platform
pioneered
this
work
has
potential
application
routine
biomarker
testing.
Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 209 - 209
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Human
Immunodeficiency
Virus
(HIV)
remains
a
major
public
health
challenge
globally.
Recent
innovations
in
diagnostic
technology
have
opened
new
pathways
for
early
detection,
ongoing
monitoring,
and
more
individualized
patient
care,
yet
significant
barriers
persist
translating
these
advancements
into
clinical
settings.
This
review
highlights
the
cutting-edge
methods
emerging
from
basic
science
research,
including
molecular
assays,
biosensors,
next-generation
sequencing,
discusses
practical
logistical
challenges
involved
their
implementation.
By
analyzing
current
trends
techniques
management
strategies,
we
identify
critical
gaps
propose
integrative
approaches
to
bridge
divide
between
laboratory
innovation
effective
application.
work
emphasizes
need
comprehensive
education,
supportive
infrastructure,
multi-disciplinary
collaborations
enhance
utility
of
improving
outcomes
patients
with
HIV.
Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 25
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
delves
into
the
advancements
and
challenges
in
biosensing,
with
a
strong
emphasis
on
transformative
potential
of
CRISPR
technology
for
early
rapid
detection
infectious
diseases.
It
underscores
versatility
CRISPR/Cas
systems,
highlighting
their
ability
to
detect
both
nucleic
acids
non-nucleic
acid
targets,
seamless
integration
isothermal
amplification
techniques.
The
provides
thorough
examination
latest
developments
CRISPR-based
biosensors,
detailing
unique
properties
such
as
high
specificity
programmability,
which
make
them
particularly
effective
detecting
disease-associated
acids.
While
focuses
due
its
critical
role
diagnosing
diseases,
it
also
explores
broader
applications
thereby
acknowledging
technology's
potential.
Additionally,
identifies
existing
challenges,
need
improved
signal
real-world
applicability,
offers
future
perspectives
aimed
at
overcoming
these
hurdles.
ultimate
goal
is
advance
development
highly
sensitive
specific
biosensors
that
can
be
used
widely
improving
human
health,
point-of-care
settings
resource-limited
environments.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: April 24, 2024
Global
food
safety
stands
out
as
a
prominent
public
concern,
affecting
populations
worldwide.
The
recurrent
challenge
of
incidents
reveals
the
need
for
robust
inspection
framework.
In
recent
years,
integration
isothermal
nucleic
acid
amplification
with
CRISPR-Cas12a
techniques
has
emerged
promising
tool
molecular
detection
hazards,
presenting
next
generation
biosensing
detection.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
current
state
research
on
synergistic
application
and
technology
in
field
safety.
innovative
combination
not
only
enriches
analytical
tools,
but
also
improving
assay
performance
such
sensitivity
specificity,
addressing
limitations
traditional
methods.
summarized
various
methodologies
by
diverse
concerns,
including
pathogenic
bacterium,
viruses,
mycotoxins,
adulteration,
genetically
modified
foods.
Each
section
elucidates
specific
strategies
employed
highlights
advantages
conferred.
Furthermore,
discussed
challenges
faced
this
context
safety,
offering
insightful
discussions
potential
solutions
future
prospects.
ACS Synthetic Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
We
report
here
the
use
of
antibody-DNA
conjugates
(Ab-DNA)
to
activate
collateral
cleavage
activity
CRISPR-Cas12a
enzyme.
Our
findings
demonstrate
that
Ab-DNA
effectively
trigger
CRISPR-Cas12a,
enabling
transduction
antibody-mediated
recognition
events
into
fluorescence
outputs.
developed
two
different
immunoassays
using
an
as
activator
Cas12a:
CRISPR-based
immunosensing
assay
(CIA)
for
detecting
SARS-CoV-2
spike
S
protein,
which
shows
superior
sensitivity
compared
with
traditional
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
(ELISA),
and
immunomagnetic
(CIMA).
Notably,
CIMA
successfully
detected
protein
in
undiluted
saliva
a
limit
detection
(LOD)
890
pM
2
h
assay.
results
underscore
benefits
integrating
Cas12a-based
signal
amplification
antibody
methods.
The
potential
conjugates,
combined
CRISPR
technology,
offers
promising
alternative
conventional
enzymes
used
could
facilitate
development
versatile
analytical
platforms
non-nucleic
acid
targets.
Biosensors and Bioelectronics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
279, P. 117402 - 117402
Published: March 31, 2025
CRISPR-based
diagnostics
have
gained
increasing
attention
as
biosensing
tools
able
to
address
limitations
in
contemporary
molecular
diagnostic
tests.
To
maximize
the
performance
of
assays,
much
effort
has
focused
on
optimizing
chemistry
and
biology
reaction.
However,
less
been
paid
improving
techniques
used
analyze
data.
date,
decisions
typically
involve
various
forms
slope-based
classification.
Such
methods
are
superior
traditional
based
assessing
absolute
signals,
but
still
limitations.
Herein,
we
establish
benchmarks
(total
accuracy,
sensitivity,
specificity)
using
common
methods.
We
compare
these
benchmark
with
three
different
quadratic
empirical
distribution
function
statistical
tests,
finding
significant
improvements
speed
accuracy
when
applied
a
clinical
data
set.
Two
techniques,
Kolmogorov-Smirnov
Anderson-Darling
report
lowest
time-to-result
highest
total
test
accuracy.
Furthermore,
developed
long
short-term
memory
recurrent
neural
network
classify
CRISPR-biosensing
data,
achieving
100
%
specificity
our
model
Finally,
provide
guidelines
choosing
classification
method
parameters
that
best
suit
assay's
needs.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
53(6)
Published: March 20, 2025
Abstract
Here
we
report
on
the
development
of
a
CRISPR-based
assay
for
sensitive
and
specific
detection
antibodies
antigens
directly
in
complex
sample
matrices.
The
assay,
called
Molecular
Assay
based
antibody-Induced
Guide-RNA
Enzymatic
Transcription
(MAIGRET),
is
use
responsive
synthetic
DNA
template
that
triggers
cell-free
vitro
transcription
guide
RNA
strand
upon
recognition
target
antibody.
Such
transcribed
activates
collateral
activity
Cas12a
enzyme,
leading
to
downstream
cleavage
fluorophore/quencher-labeled
reporter
thus
resulting
an
increase
measured
fluorescence
signal.
We
have
used
MAIGRET
six
different
with
high
sensitivity
(detection
limit
picomolar
range)
specificity
(no
signal
presence
non-target
antibodies).
can
also
be
adapted
competitive
approach
antigens.
With
MAIGRET,
significantly
expand
scope
applicability
sensing
approaches
potentially
enable
measurement
any
molecular
which
antibody
available.