The Analyst,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
149(13), P. 3607 - 3614
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Rapid
and
accurate
detection
of
pathogens
antimicrobial-resistant
(AMR)
genes
the
are
crucial
for
clinical
diagnosis
effective
treatment
infectious
diseases.
However,
time-consuming
steps
conventional
culture-based
methods
inhibit
precise
early
application
anti-infection
therapy.
For
prompt
pathogen-infected
patients,
we
have
proposed
a
novel
tube
array
strategy
based
on
our
previously
reported
FARPA
(FEN1-aided
recombinase
polymerase
amplification)
principle
ultra-fast
antibiotic-resistant
site.
The
entire
process
from
"sample
to
result"
can
be
completed
in
25
min
by
combining
quick
DNA
extraction
urine
sample
with
avoid
usually
complicated
step.
Furthermore,
36-tube
made
commercial
384-well
titre
plates
was
efficiently
introduced
perform
portable
analyser,
achieving
an
increase
loading
throughput
(from
several
tens),
which
is
quite
suitable
point-of-care
testing
(POCT)
multiple
samples.
Finally,
tested
92
samples
verify
performance
method.
sensitivities
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(17)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
RNA‐programmed
CRISPR
effector
protein
Cas12a
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
gene
editing
and
molecular
diagnostics.
However,
additional
bio‐engineering
strategies
are
required
to
achieve
control
over
activity.
Here,
we
show
that
Toehold
Switch
DNA
hairpins,
presenting
rationally
designed
locked
protospacer
adjacent
motif
(PAM)
in
the
loop,
can
be
used
response
inputs.
Reconfiguring
from
hairpin
duplex
conformation
through
strand
displacement
reaction
provides
an
effective
means
modulate
accessibility
of
PAM,
thereby
controlling
binding
cleavage
activities
Cas12a.
Through
this
approach,
showcase
potential
trigger
downstream
activity
by
leveraging
proximity‐based
reactions
target
binding.
By
utilizing
trans
‐cleavage
signal
transduction
method,
demonstrate
versatility
our
approach
sensing
applications.
Our
system
enables
rapid,
one‐pot
detection
IgG
antibodies
small
molecules
with
high
sensitivity
specificity
even
within
complex
matrices.
Besides
bioanalytical
applications,
switchable
PAM‐engineered
Switches
serve
programmable
tools
capable
regulating
Cas12a‐based
targeting
processing
inputs
hold
promise
wide
array
biotechnological
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Major
health
events
caused
by
pathogenic
microorganisms
are
increasing,
seriously
jeopardizing
human
lives.
Currently
PCR
and
ITA
widely
used
for
rapid
testing
in
food,
medicine,
industry
agriculture.
However,
due
to
the
non-specificity
of
amplification
process,
researchers
have
proposed
combination
nucleic
acid
technology
with
novel
CRISPR
detection,
which
improves
specificity
credibility
results.
This
paper
summarizes
research
progress
conjunction
CRISPR/Cas
detection
pathogens,
provides
a
reference
theoretical
basis
subsequent
application
field
pathogen
detection.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Abstract
Point‐of‐care
(POC)
pathogen
detection
is
highly
desirable
in
diverse
fields
such
as
infectious
disease
diagnosis,
food
safety
testing,
and
environmental
monitoring.
Herein,
the
study
seeks
to
address
this
critical
need
by
developing
an
automated
microfluidic
photothermal
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(AMP‐qPCR)
system
a
greatly
simplified
format.
A
key
element
of
AMP‐qPCR
architecture
that
combines
design
clockwork‐like,
magnetically‐driven
multi‐chamber
cartridge
with
use
cheap
black
tape
beneath
PCR
chamber
fast
photothermal‐responsive
engine.
This
not
only
enables
unprocessed
sample
be
lysed,
purified,
subjected
real‐time
fluorescence
ultracompact
autonomous
manner
but
also
eliminates
for
sophisticated
photonic
material/device
fabrication
frequently
required
performing
ultrafast
PCR.
It
shown
can
accomplish
high‐efficient
bacterial
DNA
extraction
within
18.5
min,
enabling
accurate
quantification
bacteria
concentration
from
10
8
2
CFU·mL
−1
.
Furthermore,
its
practical
applicability
demonstrated
detecting
Neisseria
gonorrhoeae
sexually
transmitted
infection‐suspected
patients
using
clinical
urine
cervical
swab
specimens,
exhibiting
matched
performance
benchtop
machine.
The
presented
platform
enhances
availability
POC
molecular
diagnostics
on‐site
in‐home
testing.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(17)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
RNA‐programmed
CRISPR
effector
protein
Cas12a
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
tool
for
gene
editing
and
molecular
diagnostics.
However,
additional
bio‐engineering
strategies
are
required
to
achieve
control
over
activity.
Here,
we
show
that
Toehold
Switch
DNA
hairpins,
presenting
rationally
designed
locked
protospacer
adjacent
motif
(PAM)
in
the
loop,
can
be
used
response
inputs.
Reconfiguring
from
hairpin
duplex
conformation
through
strand
displacement
reaction
provides
an
effective
means
modulate
accessibility
of
PAM,
thereby
controlling
binding
cleavage
activities
Cas12a.
Through
this
approach,
showcase
potential
trigger
downstream
activity
by
leveraging
proximity‐based
reactions
target
binding.
By
utilizing
trans
‐cleavage
signal
transduction
method,
demonstrate
versatility
our
approach
sensing
applications.
Our
system
enables
rapid,
one‐pot
detection
IgG
antibodies
small
molecules
with
high
sensitivity
specificity
even
within
complex
matrices.
Besides
bioanalytical
applications,
switchable
PAM‐engineered
Switches
serve
programmable
tools
capable
regulating
Cas12a‐based
targeting
processing
inputs
hold
promise
wide
array
biotechnological
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(37)
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
DNA-based
probes
have
gained
significant
attention
as
versatile
tools
for
biochemical
analysis,
benefiting
from
their
programmability
and
biocompatibility.
However,
most
existing
rely
on
fluorescence
the
signal
output,
which
can
be
problematic
due
to
issues
like
autofluorescence
scattering
when
applied
in
complex
biological
materials
such
living
cells
or
tissues.
Herein,
we
report
development
of
bioluminescent
nucleic
acid
(bioLUNA)
sensors
that
offer
laser
excitation-independent
ratiometric
imaging
target
vivo.
The
system
is
based
computational
modelling
mutagenesis
investigations
a
genetic
fusion
between
circular
permutated
Nano-luciferase
(NLuc)
HaloTag,
enabling
conjugation
protein
with
DNAzyme.
In
presence
Zn
ACS Chemical Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(6), P. 1250 - 1259
Published: June 6, 2024
Calprotectin,
a
metal
ion-binding
protein
complex,
plays
crucial
role
in
the
innate
immune
system
and
has
gained
prominence
as
biomarker
for
various
intestinal
systemic
inflammatory
infectious
diseases,
including
bowel
disease
(IBD)
tuberculosis
(TB).
Current
clinical
testing
methods
rely
on
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assays
(ELISAs),
limiting
accessibility
convenience.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
Fab-Enabled
Split-luciferase
Calprotectin
Assay
(FESCA),
novel
quantitative
method
calprotectin
measurement.
FESCA
utilizes
two
new
fragment
antigen
binding
proteins
(Fabs),
CP16
CP17,
that
bind
to
different
epitopes
of
complex.
These
Fabs
are
fused
with
split
NanoLuc
luciferase
fragments,
enabling
reconstitution
active
upon
either
solution
or
varied
immobilized
assay
formats.
FESCA's
output
luminescence
can
be
measured
standard
laboratory
equipment
well
consumer-grade
cell
phone
cameras.
detect
physiologically
relevant
levels
across
sample
types,
serum,
plasma,
whole
blood.
Notably,
abnormally
elevated
native
from
TB
patients.
summary,
presents
convenient,
low-cost,
assessing
biological
samples,
potential
improve
diagnosis
monitoring
especially
at-home
point-of-care
settings.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
CRISPR-Cas
systems
represent
a
highly
programmable
and
precise
nucleic
acid-targeting
platform,
which
has
been
strategically
engineered
as
versatile
toolkit
for
biosensing
bioimaging
applications.
Nevertheless,
their
analytical
performance
is
constrained
by
inherent
functional
activity
limitations
of
natural
CRISPR/Cas
systems,
underscoring
the
critical
role
molecular
engineering
in
enhancing
capabilities.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
recent
advancements
ribonucleoproteins
(RNPs)
to
enhance
capabilities
advanced
detection
cellular
imaging.
We
explore
innovative
strategies
developing
enhanced
RNPs,
including
Cas
protein
through
mutagenesis
fusion
techniques,
guide
RNA
via
chemical
structural
modifications.
Furthermore,
we
evaluate
these
RNPs'
applications
sensitive
biomarker
live-cell
genomic
DNA
monitoring,
while
analyzing
current
challenges
prospective
developments
RNP
bioimaging.