Animals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 7 - 7
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Flamingos
(Phoenicopteridae)
are
among
the
oldest
birds
worldwide
and
loved
by
people
for
their
bright
red
feathers.
In
addition,
flamingos
sexually
monomorphic
birds,
distinguishing
between
males
females
is
difficult.
The
polymerase
chain
reaction
(PCR)
widely
used
sex
identification.
However,
PCR
method
requires
a
precise
thermal
cycler
in
laboratory
time-consuming.
Therefore,
developing
rapid,
sensitive,
accurate
to
identify
of
crucial.
this
study,
we
established
identification
system
using
recombinase-aided
amplification-Pyrococcus
furiosus
Argonaute
(RAA-PfAgo)
technique
greater
flamingo
(Phoenicopterus
roseus).
flamingo-RAA-PfAgo
can
unknown-sex
less
than
1
h
be
visualized
fluorescent
detector
or
blue
light.
results
showed
that
optimal
RAA-PfAgo
conditions
could
detect
0.6
ng
genomic
DNA
effectively
differentiate
females.
Random
sample
evaluations
revealed
had
100%
coincidence
rate
compared
with
conventional
PCR.
conclusion,
study
provides
specific,
reference
sexing.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. 2413 - 2420
Published: April 18, 2024
The
highly
contagious
nature
and
100%
fatality
rate
contribute
to
the
ongoing
expanding
impact
of
African
swine
fever
virus
(ASFV),
causing
significant
economic
losses
worldwide.
Herein,
we
developed
a
cascaded
colorimetric
detection
using
combination
CRISPR/Cas14a
system,
G-quadruplex
DNAzyme,
microfluidic
paper-based
analytical
device.
This
CRISPR/Cas14a-G4
biosensor
could
detect
ASFV
as
low
5
copies/μL
differentiate
wild-type
mutated
DNA
with
2-nt
difference.
Moreover,
this
approach
was
employed
in
porcine
plasma.
A
broad
linear
range
observed,
limit
spiked
plasma
calculated
be
42–85
copies/μL.
Our
results
indicate
that
paper
platform
exhibits
advantages
high
sensitivity,
excellent
specificity,
cost,
making
it
promising
for
clinical
applications
field
disease
suitable
popularization
low-resourced
areas.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Development
of
a
multiplexed
and
sensitive
biosensing
platform
is
priority
for
public
health
security.
We
report
micropore
resistance
counting
based
on
polystyrene
microsphere
size-based
encoding
Clostridium
butyricum
Argonaute
(CbAgo)
decoding
ultrasensitive
detection.
Initially,
we
constructed
target
DNA-modified
coding
system
counting.
Subsequently,
the
precise
recognition
cleavage
capabilities
guide
DNA-activated
CbAgo
protein
enable
encoded
system.
Changes
in
concentration
microspheres
are
presented
as
signal
readout.
The
demonstrated
excellent
performance
detection
three
mycotoxins
(with
sensitivity
range
over
4
orders
magnitude
reaching
pg/mL
level)
two
inflammatory
markers
at
pg/mL.
Combining
enzyme
by
with
counting,
developed
highly
tool
wide-ranging
potential
applications
such
clinical
diagnosis,
food
safety
inspection,
environmental
monitoring.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 1945 - 1956
Published: March 26, 2024
Urinary
tract
infections
(UTIs),
which
can
lead
to
pyelonephritis,
urosepsis,
and
even
death,
are
among
the
most
prevalent
infectious
diseases
worldwide,
with
a
notable
increase
in
treatment
costs
due
emergence
of
drug-resistant
pathogens.
Current
diagnostic
strategies
for
UTIs,
such
as
urine
culture
flow
cytometry,
require
time-consuming
protocols
expensive
equipment.
We
present
here
machine
learning-assisted
colorimetric
sensor
array
based
on
recognition
ligand-functionalized
Fe
single-atom
nanozymes
(SANs)
identification
microorganisms
at
order,
genus,
species
levels.
Colorimetric
arrays
built
from
SAN
Fe1–NC
functionalized
four
types
ligands,
generating
unique
microbial
fingerprints.
By
integrating
trained
computational
classification
model,
platform
identify
more
than
10
UTI
samples
within
1
h.
Diagnostic
accuracy
up
97%
was
achieved
60
clinical
samples,
holding
great
potential
translation
into
practice
applications.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 753 - 753
Published: May 10, 2024
Avian
influenza
viruses
(AIVs)
of
the
H5
subtype
rank
among
most
serious
pathogens,
leading
to
significant
economic
losses
in
global
poultry
industry
and
posing
risks
human
health.
Therefore,
rapid
accurate
virus
detection
is
crucial
for
prevention
control
AIVs.
In
this
study,
we
established
a
novel
method
by
utilizing
precision
CRISPR/Cas12a
efficiency
RT-RPA
technologies.
This
assay
facilitates
direct
visualization
results
through
blue
light
lateral
flow
strips,
accurately
identifying
with
high
specificity
without
cross-reactivity
against
other
AIV
subtypes,
NDV,
IBV,
IBDV.
With
thresholds
1.9
copies/μL
(blue
light)
×
103
(lateral
strips),
our
not
only
competes
but
also
slightly
surpasses
RT-qPCR,
demonstrating
an
80.70%
positive
rate
across
81
clinical
samples.
The
RT-RPA/CRISPR-based
characterized
sensitivity,
specificity,
independence
from
specialized
equipment.
immediate
field
applicability
RT-RPA/CRISPR
approach
underscores
its
importance
as
effective
tool
early
management
outbreaks
caused
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 539 - 539
Published: March 30, 2024
As
a
mosquito-borne
flavivirus,
Zika
virus
(ZIKV)
has
been
identified
as
global
health
threat.
The
linked
to
severe
congenital
disabilities,
including
microcephaly
and
other
malformations,
resulting
in
fatal
intrauterine
death.
Therefore,
developing
sensitive
specific
methods
for
the
early
detection
accurate
diagnosis
of
ZIKV
is
essential
controlling
its
spread
mitigating
impact
on
public
health.
Herein,
we
set
up
novel
nucleic
acid
system
based
Pyrococcus
furiosus
Argonaute
(PfAgo)-mediated
detection,
targeting
non-structural
protein
5
(NS5)
region
genome
(abbreviated
ZIKV-PAND).
Without
preamplification
with
polymerase
chain
reaction
(PCR),
minimum
concentration
(MDC)
ZIKV-PAND
was
about
10
nM.
When
introducing
an
amplification
step,
MDC
can
be
dramatically
decreased
aM
level
(8.3
aM),
which
comparable
qRT-PCR
assay
(1.6
aM).
In
addition,
diagnostic
findings
from
analysis
simulated
clinical
samples
or
using
show
complete
agreement
100%
assays.
This
correlation
aid
implementation
molecular
testing
diagnoses
investigation
infection
epidemiological
scale.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 5665 - 5682
Published: Nov. 11, 2024
Rapid
and
accurate
detection
is
a
prerequisite
for
precise
clinical
diagnostics,
ensuring
food
safety,
facilitating
biotechnological
applications.
The
Argonaute
system,
as
cutting-edge
technique,
has
been
successfully
repurposed
in
biosensing
beyond
the
CRISPR/Cas
system
(clustered
regularly
interspaced
short
palindromic
repeats
CRISPR-associated
proteins),
which
extensively
researched,
but
recognition
of
PAM
sequences
remains
restricted.
Argonaute,
programmable
target-activated
nuclease,
fabricating
novel
methods
due
to
its
unparalleled
biological
features.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
initially
elaborate
on
current
nucleic
acid
testing
nucleases,
followed
by
delving
into
structure
nuclease
activity
system.
advantages
compared
with
are
highlighted
discussed.
Furthermore,
summarize
applications
Argonaute-based
provide
an
in-depth
analysis
future
perspectives
challenges.
Recent
research
demonstrated
that
innovative
rapidly
advancing
technology
can
overcome
limitations
existing
potentially
replace
them.
summary,
implementation
integration
other
technologies
hold
promise
developing
customized
intelligent
across
various
aspects.
Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 3256 - 3262
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Accurate
and
precise
detection
of
circular
RNA
(circRNA)
is
imperative
for
its
clinical
use.
However,
the
inherent
challenges
in
circRNA
detection,
arising
from
low
abundance
potential
interference
linear
isomers,
necessitate
innovative
solutions.
In
this
study,
we
introduce,
first
time,
application
CRISPR/Cas12a
system
to
establish
a
one-pot,
rapid
(30
minutes
2
hours),
specific
ultrasensitive
strategy,
termed
RETA-CRISPR
(reverse
transcription-rolling
circle
amplification
(RT-RCA)
with
CRISPR/Cas12a).
This
method
comprises
two
steps:
(1)
RT-RCA
process
amplification,
generating
repeat
units
containing
back-splicing
junction
(BSJ)
sequences;
(2)
leveraging
protospacer
adjacent
motif
(PAM)-independent
Cas12a/crRNA
complex
precisely
recognize
target
sequences
BSJ,
thereby
initiating
collateral
cleavage
activity
Cas12a
generate
robust
fluorescence
signal.
Remarkably,
approach
exhibits
capability
detect
circRNAs
at
concentration
as
300
aM.
The
sensor
has
been
successfully
employed
accurate
hepatocellular
carcinoma
biomarker
hsa_circ_0001445
(circRNA1445)
various
cell
lines.
conclusion,
seamlessly
integrates
advantages
exponential
reaction
Cas12a,
positioning
it
compelling
tool
practical
CRISPR-based
diagnostics.