Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
A
simple,
rapid,
and
visual
approach
is
developed
to
perform
diagnosis
of
urinary
tract
infection
(UTI)
antimicrobial
susceptibility
testing
(AST)
by
employing
smart
bifunctional
DNA
(bfDNA)
sensors,
exonuclease
III,
concatermers
CuO
nanoparticles
(CuONPs),
gold
NPs
(AuNPs)
aggregation
[AuNPs
agglutination
(AA)],
namely,
the
bfDEC-AA
method.
The
bfDNA
sensors
serve
as
probes
for
identifying
16S
rRNA
genes
bacterium
or
18S
fungus
mediators
connecting
CuONPs.
AA
a
signal
source
triggered
Cu(I)-catalyzed
azide–alkyne
cycloaddition
click
chemistry.
In
this
study,
urine
samples
are
analyzed
directly,
eliminating
need
overnight
incubation
bacterial
isolation.
crucial
color
change
from
red
purple
occurs
at
UTI
diagnostic
threshold
104
CFU
mL–1;
thus
results
can
be
qualitatively
interpreted
unaided
eyes.
Similarly,
AST
was
performed
visually
under
our
optimal
conditions.
shift
also
quantified
using
point-of-care
(POC)
device.
identification,
bacteria
strain
were
achieved
within
55,
145
min
96
samples,
respectively.
Here,
128
suspected
patients
tested.
Notably,
sensitivity
specificity
method
99%
100%
Gram-negative
(G–)
infection,
Gram-positive
(G+)
98%
AST,
Furthermore,
low
cost
POC
device
(US$156)
friendly
underdeveloped
regions.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(17), P. 6756 - 6763
Published: April 16, 2024
Pathogenic
bacteria
significantly
contribute
to
elevated
morbidity
and
mortality
rates,
highlighting
the
urgent
need
for
early
precise
detection.
Currently,
there
is
a
paucity
of
effective
broad-spectrum
methods
detecting
pathogenic
bacteria.
We
have
developed
an
innovative
proton-responsive
series
piezoelectric
quartz
crystal
(PR-SPQC)
platform
identification
This
was
achieved
by
retrieving
aligning
sequences
from
NCBI
GenBank
database
identify
validate
16S
rRNA
oligonucleotide
that
are
signatures
but
absent
in
humans
or
fungi.
The
hyperbranched
rolling
circle
amplification,
activated
exclusively
screened
target,
exponentially
generates
protons
detected
SPQC
through
2D
polyaniline
(PANI)
film.
PR-SPQC
demonstrates
capabilities
bacteria,
with
detection
limit
2
CFU/mL
within
90
min.
Clinical
testing
blood
samples
yielded
satisfactory
results.
With
its
advantages
miniaturization,
cost
efficiency,
suitability
point-of-care
testing,
has
potential
be
extensively
used
rapid
diverse
clinical
practice
public
health
sectors.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(32), P. 13252 - 13259
Published: July 31, 2024
Point
of
care
testing
(POCT)
nucleic
acid
(NA)
contributes
to
the
timely
disease
diagnosis,
like
bacteria
and
virus
screening
in
households
or
resource-constrained
areas,
but
its
development
has
always
been
stagnant.
Herein,
we
proposed
an
exonuclease
III
cascaded
with
CRISPR/Cas12a
(Exo-III/Cas12a)
amplification
strategy
constructed
a
smartphone-based
portable
fluorescence
detector
(SPFD)
repurpose
commercial
alpha-fetoprotein
(AFP)
strip
for
ultrasensitive
hand-held
detection
NA
samples.
In
detail,
target-initiated-Exo-III/Cas12a
realizes
signal
liberates
AFP
from
magnetic
beads
through
trans-cleavages
activated
Cas12a
toward
aptamer.
After
separation
migration,
signals
test
(FT)
control
(FC)
lines
on
were
digitally
output
by
SPFD,
FT/FC
was
employed
quantitative
analysis
minimize
external
disturbances
improve
accuracy.
We
experimentally
assessed
universe
applicability
NA-POCT
platform
miRNA-155,
16S
rRNA
Staphylococcus
aureus,
ORF1a/b
RNA
Covid-19
pseudovirus,
achieving
favorable
limits
42
aM,
18
CFU/mL,
87
copies/μL,
respectively.
Moreover,
simplicity,
universality,
admirable
performance
demonstrate
great
potential
aspect
rapidly
transforming
existing
POCT
devices
multiple
new
applications
at
time
need.
Discover Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: April 2, 2025
This
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
the
diverse
applications
and
innovations
nanoparticles
in
detection
Salmonella.
It
encompasses
range
novel
methods,
including
efficient
enrichment,
nucleic
acid
extraction,
immunoassays,
tests,
biosensors,
emerging
strategies
with
potential
for
future
applications.
The
surface
modification
specific
antibodies
or
ligands
enables
to
achieve
highly
selective
capture
Salmonella,
while
optimizing
extraction
process
improving
efficiency.
employment
immunological
tests
markedly
enhances
specificity
sensitivity
reaction,
thereby
determination
results.
Moreover,
distinctive
physicochemical
properties
enhance
sensitivity,
selectivity,
stability
facilitating
rapid
advancement
bio-detection
technologies.
is
particularly
noteworthy
that
there
has
been
significant
application
innovative
research
nanozymes
molecular
assays.
progress
not
only
resulted
enhanced
efficiency
but
also
facilitated
innovation
improvement
As
nanotechnologies
continue
advance,
use
metal
oxide
Salmonella
likely
become
more
promising
reliable
strategy
ensuring
food
safety
public
health.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(47)
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Nucleic
acid
nanotechnology
has
become
a
promising
strategy
for
disease
diagnosis
and
treatment,
owing
to
remarkable
programmability,
precision,
biocompatibility.
However,
current
biosensing
biotherapy
approaches
by
nucleic
acids
exhibit
limitations
in
sensitivity,
specificity,
versatility,
real-time
monitoring.
DNA
amplification
reactions
present
an
advantageous
enhance
the
performance
of
platforms.
Non-enzymatic
reaction
(NEDAR),
such
as
hybridization
chain
catalytic
hairpin
assembly,
operate
via
strand
displacement.
NEDAR
presents
distinct
advantages
over
traditional
enzymatic
reactions,
including
simplified
procedures,
milder
conditions,
higher
enhanced
controllability,
excellent
versatility.
Consequently,
research
focusing
on
NEDAR-based
garnered
significant
attention.
demonstrates
high
efficacy
detecting
multiple
types
biomarkers,
acids,
small
molecules,
proteins,
with
sensitivity
enabling
parallel
detection
targets.
Besides,
can
strengthen
drug
therapy,
cellular
behavior
control,
cell
encapsulation.
Moreover,
holds
promise
constructing
assembled
diagnosis-treatment
nanoplatforms
forms
pure
nanostructures
hybrid
nanomaterials,
which
offer
utility
monitoring
precise
treatment.
Thus,
this
paper
aims
comprehensively
elucidate
mechanism
review
substantial
advancements
treatment
past
five
years,
encompassing
design
strategies,
applications,
prospects.
Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 3249 - 3255
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
past
and
present
scenario
of
COVID-19
has
revealed
the
necessity
simple
point-of-care
tests.
When
combined
with
great
advantages
amplification,
lateral
flow
assay
nucleic
acid
analysis
represents
a
more
sensitive
molecular
diagnostic
technique
compared
to
universal
protein
analysis.
Room
temperature
operation,
an
enzyme-free
nature,
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Chloramphenicol
(CAP),
an
aminoalcohol
antibiotic,
exerts
its
action
on
bacterial
ribosomes,
thereby
obstructing
protein
synthesis.
However,
the
use
of
CAP
in
husbandry
may
lead
to
excessive
accumulation
animal-derived
food
products.
This
presents
potential
risks
consumer
health.
study
developed
a
novel
dual-amplification
fluorescence
detection
method
by
integrating
enzyme-assisted
solid-phase
microextraction
(SPME)
with
Fe3O4@Au
NP-based
DNA
nanowalker
for
food.
The
combination
quartz
rod-based
SPME
biosensor
and
effectively
eliminated
matrix
interference,
enabling
conversion
enhancement
signals
through
two
cyclic
amplification
processes.
strategy
demonstrated
high
sensitivity
limit
28.1
aM
as
well
wide
linear
range
from
0.1
fM
1
nM
(with
R2
>
0.99).
also
demonstrates
robust
stability
accuracy
detecting
trace
amounts
both
authentic
prepared
positive
samples.