Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 2202 - 2202
Published: Nov. 25, 2021
The
concept
of
intensive
care
units
(ICU)
has
existed
for
almost
70
years,
with
outstanding
development
progress
in
the
last
decades.
Multidisciplinary
critically
ill
patients
become
an
integral
part
every
modern
health
system,
ensuing
improved
and
reduced
mortality.
Early
recognition
severe
medical
surgical
illnesses,
advanced
prehospital
organized
immediate
trauma
centres
led
to
a
rise
ICU
patients.
Due
underlying
disease
its
need
complex
mechanical
support
monitoring
treatment,
it
is
often
necessary
facilitate
bed-side
diagnostics.
Immediate
diagnostics
are
essential
successful
treatment
life
threatening
conditions,
early
complications
good
quality
care.
Management
incomprehensible
without
continuous
sophisticated
monitoring,
bedside
ultrasonography,
diverse
radiologic
diagnostics,
blood
gas
analysis,
coagulation
management,
laboratory
other
point-of-care
(POC)
diagnostic
modalities.
Moreover,
time
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
pandemic,
particular
attention
given
POC
techniques
due
additional
concerns
related
risk
infection
transmission,
patient
healthcare
workers
safety
potential
adverse
events
relocation.
This
review
summarizes
most
actual
information
on
possible
modalities
critical
care,
special
focus
importance
approach
imaging
procedures.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 29 - 29
Published: Dec. 26, 2022
Infectious
pathogens
cause
severe
threats
to
public
health
due
their
frightening
infectivity
and
lethal
capacity.
Rapid
accurate
detection
of
is
great
significance
for
preventing
infection.
Gold
nanoparticles
have
drawn
considerable
attention
in
colorimetric
biosensing
during
the
past
decades
unique
physicochemical
properties.
Colorimetric
diagnosis
platforms
based
on
functionalized
AuNPs
are
emerging
as
a
promising
pathogen-analysis
technique
with
merits
high
sensitivity,
low-cost,
easy
operation.
This
review
summarizes
recent
development
this
field.
We
first
introduce
detecting
characteristics
gold
nanoparticles.
Four
types
strategies,
including
application
indirect
target-mediated
aggregation,
chromogenic
substrate-mediated
catalytic
activity,
point-of-care
testing
(POCT)
devices,
machine
learning-assisted
sensor
arrays,
systematically
introduced.
In
particular,
three
biomolecule-functionalized
AuNP-based
sensors
described
detail.
Finally,
we
conclude
by
presenting
our
subjective
views
present
challenges
some
appropriate
suggestions
future
research
directions
sensors.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
94(11), P. 4712 - 4719
Published: March 9, 2022
Point-of-care
(POC)
methods
currently
available
for
detecting
SARS-CoV-2
infections
still
lack
accuracy.
Here,
we
report
the
development
of
a
highly
sensitive
electrochemical
immunoassay
capable
quantitatively
presence
virus
in
patient
nasopharyngeal
samples
using
stencil-printed
carbon
electrodes
(SPCEs)
functionalized
with
capture
antibodies
targeting
nucleocapsid
protein
(N
protein).
Samples
are
added
to
electrode
surface,
followed
by
horseradish
peroxidase
(HRP)-conjugated
detection
also
N
protein.
The
concentration
is
quantified
chronoamperometry
3,3'5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine.
Limits
equivalent
less
than
50
plaque
forming
units/mL
(PFU/mL)
were
determined
sample
volumes
20
μL.
No
cross-reactivity
was
detected
influenza
and
other
coronavirus
proteins.
Patient
tested
as
part
proof-of-concept
clinical
study
where
gold-standard
real-time
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-qPCR)
method.
Preliminary
results
from
data
set
22
demonstrated
specificity
100%
(n
=
9
negative
according
RT-qPCR)
sensitivity
70%
RT-PCR
cycle
threshold
(Ct)
values
under
30
10)
Ct
25
5),
which
complies
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
criteria
POC
COVID-19
diagnostic
tests.
Our
SPCEs
validated
against
standard
assays,
very
good
agreement
found
between
both
(R2
0.9993,
n
6),
suggesting
that
our
assay
could
be
used
assess
infectivity.
takes
70
min
sampling
results.
The Analyst,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
147(12), P. 2809 - 2818
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
The
reality
that
the
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
is
still
raging
around
world
and
making
a
comeback
with
strong
presence
has
highlighted
need
for
rapid
sensitive
quantitative
detection
methods
of
viral
RNA,
antibody
antigen
widespread
tracking
screening
applications.
Surface
plasmon
resonance
(SPR)
technology
achieved
development
become
standard
measurement
method
in
fields
biosensing,
biomedicine,
biochemistry
biopharmaceuticals
due
to
its
advantages
high
sensitivity,
fast
response
no
labelling.
Here,
we
report
sandwiched
structure-based
SPR
biosensor
detecting
specific
antigen,
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
spike
S1
protein.
sensor
combines
Ti3C2-MXene
nanosheet
modified
sensing
platform
polydopamine
(PDA)-Ag
nanoparticle
(AgNP)/anti-SARS-CoV-2
protein
nanoconjugate
signal
enhancers,
exhibiting
wide
linear
range
0.0001
1000
ng
mL-1
low
limit
12
fg
(S/N
=
3).
In
analysis
artificial
saliva
human
serum
samples,
proposed
exhibits
good
reproducibility
specificity,
which
indicates
potential
application
complex
bodily
fluids.
exploitation
MXene-based
biochip
recognizing
SARS-CoV-2
provides
an
accessible
way
COVID-19
diagnosis,
promotes
2D
nanomaterial-based
chips
clinical
diagnosis
screening.
Significantly,
possesses
general
applicability
can
be
reprogrammed
detect
any
if
corresponding
nanobody
available.
Lab on a Chip,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(7), P. 1297 - 1309
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Additively
manufactured
plastic
cartridges
and
low-cost
optical
reader
system
to
successfully
detect
the
SARS-CoV-2
virus
from
saliva
samples
within
30
min.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(23), P. 6149 - 6206
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
disastrous
spread
of
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
has
induced
public
healthcare
issues
and
weakened
the
global
economy
significantly.
Although
SARS-CoV-2
infection
is
not
as
fatal
initial
outbreak,
many
infected
victims
suffer
from
long
COVID.
Therefore,
rapid
large-scale
testing
critical
in
managing
patients
alleviating
its
transmission.
Herein,
we
review
recent
advances
techniques
to
detect
SARS-CoV-2.
sensing
principles
are
detailed
together
with
their
application
domains
analytical
performances.
In
addition,
advantages
limits
each
method
discussed
analyzed.
Besides
molecular
diagnostics
antigen
antibody
tests,
also
neutralizing
antibodies
emerging
variants.
Further,
characteristics
mutational
locations
different
variants
epidemiological
features
summarized.
Finally,
challenges
possible
strategies
prospected
develop
new
assays
meet
diagnostic
needs.
Thus,
this
comprehensive
systematic
detection
technologies
may
provide
insightful
guidance
direction
for
developing
tools
diagnosis
analysis
support
effective
long-term
pandemic
management
control.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(4), P. 1593 - 1608
Published: March 17, 2023
Hard-to-heal
wounds
(i.e.,
severe
and/or
chronic)
are
typically
associated
with
particular
pathologies
or
afflictions
such
as
diabetes,
immunodeficiencies,
compression
traumas
in
bedridden
people,
skin
grafts,
third-degree
burns.
In
this
situation,
it
is
critical
to
constantly
monitor
the
healing
stages
and
overall
wound
conditions
allow
for
better-targeted
therapies
faster
patient
recovery.
At
moment,
operation
performed
by
removing
bandages
visually
inspecting
wound,
putting
at
risk
of
infection
disturbing
stages.
Recently,
new
devices
have
been
developed
address
these
issues
monitoring
important
biomarkers
related
health
status,
pH,
moisture,
etc.
contribution,
we
present
a
novel
textile
chemical
sensor
exploiting
an
organic
electrochemical
transistor
(OECT)
configuration
based
on
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene
sulfonate
(PEDOT:PSS)
uric
acid
(UA)-selective
exudate.
The
combination
special
medical-grade
materials
provides
passive
sampling
system
that
enables
real-time
non-invasive
analysis
fluid:
UA
was
detected
benchmark
analyte
status
since
represents
relevant
biomarker
infections
necrotization
processes
human
tissues.
sensors
proved
reliably
reversibly
detect
concentration
synthetic
exudate
biologically
range
220–750
μM,
operating
flow
better
mimicking
real
bed.
This
forerunner
device
paves
way
smart
integrated
OECT-based
wound-healing
evaluation.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 374 - 374
Published: Feb. 6, 2023
Accurate
identification
at
an
early
stage
of
infection
is
critical
for
effective
care
any
infectious
disease.
The
“coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)”
outbreak,
caused
by
the
virus
“Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)”,
corresponds
to
current
and
global
pandemic,
characterized
several
developing
variants,
many
which
are
classified
as
variants
concern
(VOCs)
“World
Health
Organization
(WHO,
Geneva,
Switzerland)”.
primary
diagnosis
made
using
either
molecular
technique
RT-PCR,
detects
parts
viral
genome’s
RNA,
or
immunodiagnostic
procedures,
identify
proteins
antibodies
generated
host.
As
demand
RT-PCR
test
grew
fast,
inexperienced
producers
joined
market
with
innovative
kits,
increasing
number
laboratories
diagnostic
field,
rendering
results
increasingly
prone
mistakes.
It
difficult
determine
how
outcomes
one
unnoticed
result
could
influence
decisions
about
patient
quarantine
social
isolation,
particularly
when
patients
themselves
health
providers.
development
point-of-care
testing
helps
in
rapid
in-field
disease,
such
can
also
be
used
a
bedside
monitor
mapping
progression
patients.
In
this
review,
we
have
provided
readers
available
techniques
their
pitfalls
detecting
emerging
VOCs
SARS-CoV-2,
lastly,
discussed
AI-ML-
nanotechnology-based
smart
SARS-CoV-2
detection.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. 576 - 586
Published: Feb. 10, 2023
Detection
of
antigens
and
antibodies
(Abs)
is
great
importance
in
determining
the
infection
immunity
status
population,
as
they
are
key
parameters
guiding
handling
pandemics.
Current
point-of-care
(POC)
devices
a
convenient
option
for
rapid
screening;
however,
their
sensitivity
requires
further
improvement.
We
present
an
interdigitated
gold
nanowire-based
impedance
nanobiosensor
to
detect
COVID-19-associated
(receptor-binding
domain
S1
protein
SARS-CoV-2
virus)
respective
Abs
appearing
during
after
infection.
The
electrochemical
spectroscopy
technique
was
used
assess
changes
measured
resulting
from
binding
analytes
surface
chip.
After
20
min
incubation,
sensor
demonstrate
high
about
57
pS·s
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Abstract
We
report
on
single-molecule
nanopore
sensing
combined
with
position-encoded
DNA
molecular
probes,
chemistry
tuned
to
simultaneously
identify
various
antigen
proteins
and
multiple
RNA
gene
fragments
of
SARS-CoV-2
high
sensitivity
selectivity.
show
that
this
strategy
can
directly
detect
spike
(S)
nucleocapsid
(N)
in
unprocessed
human
saliva.
Moreover,
our
approach
enables
the
identification
from
patient
samples
using
nasal/throat
swabs,
enabling
critical
mutations
such
as
D614G,
G446S,
or
Y144del
among
viral
variants.
In
particular,
it
discriminate
between
lineages
wild-type
B.1.1.7
(Alpha),
B.1.617.2
(Delta),
B.1.1.539
(Omicron)
within
a
single
measurement
without
need
for
nucleic
acid
sequencing.
The
probes
is
easily
adaptable
other
targets
diseases
be
expanded
depending
application
required.