ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 9491 - 9501
Published: June 26, 2020
Many
proteins
are
present
at
low
concentrations
in
biological
samples,
and
therefore,
techniques
for
ultrasensitive
protein
detection
necessary.
To
overcome
challenges
with
sensitivity,
the
digital
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA)
was
developed,
which
is
1000×
more
sensitive
than
conventional
ELISA
allows
sub-femtomolar
detection.
However,
this
sensitivity
still
not
sufficient
to
measure
many
various
thereby
limiting
our
ability
detect
discover
biomarkers.
limitation,
we
developed
droplet
(ddELISA),
a
simple
approach
detecting
levels
using
microfluidics.
ddELISA
achieves
maximal
by
improving
sampling
efficiency
counting
target
molecules.
can
attomolar
range
up
25-fold
Single
Molecule
Arrays
(Simoa),
current
gold
standard
tool
Using
ddELISA,
measured
LINE1/ORF1
protein,
potential
cancer
biomarker
that
has
been
previously
serum.
Additionally,
due
simplicity
of
device
design,
promising
point-of-care
applications.
Thus,
will
facilitate
discovery
biomarkers
have
never
before
clinical
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
released
by
all
cells
into
biofluids
and
hold
great
promise
as
reservoirs
of
disease
biomarkers.
One
the
main
challenges
in
studying
EVs
is
a
lack
methods
to
quantify
that
sensitive
enough
can
differentiate
from
similarly
sized
lipoproteins
protein
aggregates.
We
demonstrate
use
ultrasensitive,
single-molecule
array
(Simoa)
assays
for
quantification
using
three
widely
expressed
transmembrane
proteins:
tetraspanins
CD9,
CD63,
CD81.
Using
Simoa
measure
these
EV
markers,
well
albumin
contamination,
we
were
able
compare
relative
efficiency
purity
several
commonly
used
isolation
plasma
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF):
ultracentrifugation,
precipitation,
size
exclusion
chromatography
(SEC).
further
assays,
on
one
platform,
improve
SEC
CSF.
Our
results
highlight
utility
quantifying
proteins
provide
rapid
framework
comparing
improving
biofluids.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 1025 - 1035
Published: Jan. 14, 2022
A
major
challenge
in
many
clinical
diagnostic
applications
is
the
measurement
of
low-abundance
proteins
and
other
biomolecules
biological
fluids.
Digital
technologies
such
as
digital
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA)
have
enabled
1000-fold
increases
sensitivity
over
conventional
protein
detection
methods.
However,
current
ELISA
still
possess
insufficient
sensitivities
for
rare
biomarkers
require
specialized
instrumentation
or
time-consuming
workflows
that
limited
their
widespread
implementation.
To
address
these
challenges,
we
developed
a
more
sensitive
streamlined
platform,
Molecular
On-bead
Signal
Amplification
Individual
Counting
(MOSAIC),
which
attains
low
attomolar
limits
detection,
with
an
order
magnitude
enhancement
MOSAIC
uses
rapid,
automatable
flow
cytometric
readout
vastly
throughput
easily
integrated
into
existing
laboratory
infrastructure.
As
provides
high
sampling
efficiencies
target
molecules,
bead
number
can
readily
be
tuned
to
enhance
signal-to-background
precision.
Furthermore,
solution-based
signal
expands
analytes
simultaneously
measured
higher-order
multiplexing
femtomolar
below,
compared
microwell-
droplet-based
proof
principle,
apply
toward
improving
detectability
cytokines
saliva
ultrasensitive
multiplexed
measurements
eight
plasma
saliva.
The
sensitivity,
throughput,
broad
abilities
provide
highly
accessible
versatile
capabilities
potentially
accelerate
biomarker
discovery
testing
diverse
disease
applications.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 11156 - 11166
Published: Feb. 25, 2022
Convenient,
precise,
and
high-throughput
discrimination
of
multiple
bioanalytes
is
great
significance
for
an
early
diagnosis
diseases.
Array-based
pattern
recognition
has
proven
to
be
a
powerful
tool
detect
diverse
analytes,
but
developing
sensing
elements
featuring
favorable
surface
diversity
still
remains
challenge.
In
this
work,
we
presented
simple
facile
method
prepare
programmable
metal-nanoparticle
(NP)-supported
nanozymes
(MNNs)
as
artificial
receptors
the
accurate
identification
proteins
oral
bacteria.
The
in
situ
reduction
metal
NPs
on
hierarchical
MoS2
polypyrrole
(PPy),
which
generated
differential
nonspecific
interactions
with
bioanalytes,
was
envisaged
encoder
break
through
limited
supply
receptor's
quantity.
As
proof
concept,
three
NPs,
i.e.,
Au,
Ag,
Pd
were
taken
examples
deposit
PPy@MoS2
colorimetric
probes
construct
cross-reactive
sensor
array.
Based
principal
component
analysis
(PCA),
proposed
MNN
array
could
well
discriminate
11
unique
fingerprint-like
patterns
at
concentration
250
nM
sufficiently
sensitive
determine
individual
detection
limit
down
nanomolar
level.
Remarkably,
two
highly
similar
hemoglobins
from
different
species
(hemoglobin
bovine
hemoglobin)
have
been
precisely
identified.
Additionally,
five
bacteria
also
separated
each
other
without
cross-classification
level
107
CFU
mL-1.
Furthermore,
allowed
effective
complex
protein
mixtures
either
molar
ratios
or
minor
varying
components.
Most
importantly,
blind
samples,
human
serums,
simulated
body
fluid
environment,
heat-denatured
proteins,
even
clinical
cancer
samples
all
distinguished
by
array,
demonstrating
real-world
applications
diagnosis.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
Abstract
Renal
cell
carcinoma
(RCC)
is
a
major
pathological
type
of
kidney
cancer
and
one
the
most
common
malignancies
worldwide.
The
unremarkable
symptoms
early
stages,
proneness
to
postoperative
metastasis
or
recurrence,
low
sensitivity
radiotherapy
chemotherapy
pose
challenge
for
diagnosis
treatment
RCC.
Liquid
biopsy
an
emerging
test
that
measures
patient
biomarkers,
including
circulating
tumor
cells,
cell-free
DNA/cell-free
DNA,
RNA,
exosomes,
tumor-derived
metabolites
proteins.
Owing
its
non-invasiveness,
liquid
enables
continuous
real-time
collection
information
diagnosis,
prognostic
assessment,
monitoring,
response
evaluation.
Therefore,
selection
appropriate
biomarkers
crucial
identifying
high-risk
patients,
developing
personalized
therapeutic
plans,
practicing
precision
medicine.
In
recent
years,
owing
rapid
development
iteration
extraction
analysis
technologies,
has
emerged
as
cost,
high
efficiency,
accuracy
clinical
detection
method.
Here,
we
comprehensively
review
components
their
applications
over
past
5
years.
Additionally,
discuss
limitations
predict
future
prospects.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
The
detection
of
disease-related
protein
biomarkers
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
early
diagnosis,
treatment,
and
monitoring
diseases.
concentrations
can
vary
significantly
different
diseases
or
stages
same
disease.
However,
most
existing
analytical
methods
cannot
simultaneously
meet
requirements
high
sensitivity
wide
dynamic
range.
Herein,
we
developed
digital
analog
immunoassay
method
based
on
submicron
magnetic
beads
fluorescent
microspheres.
analysis
achieves
limit
as
low
46
fg/mL
(1.8
fM)
for
IL-6,
has
range
spanning
from
0.2
pg/mL
to
10
ng/mL.
Furthermore,
be
used
quickly
roughly
assess
higher
concentration
proteins
via
visual
detection,
practical
application
potential
this
was
verified
by
alpha-fetoprotein
serum
samples
12
healthy
individuals
hepatocellular
carcinoma
patients.
established
does
not
involve
use
enzymes
costly
instruments,
which
greatly
simplifies
experimental
steps,
shortens
time,
reduces
cost.
In
view
those
advantages,
proposed
great
prospects
point-of-care
applications.