Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(22), P. 9112 - 9112
Published: Nov. 11, 2023
A
pipette-free
and
fully
integrated
device
that
can
be
used
to
accurately
recognize
the
presence
of
infectious
pathogens
is
an
important
useful
tool
in
point-of-care
testing,
particularly
when
aiming
decrease
unpredictable
threats
posed
by
disease
outbreak.
In
this
study,
a
paper
developed
integrate
three
main
processes
required
for
detecting
pathogens,
including
DNA
extraction,
loop-mediated
isothermal
amplification
(LAMP),
detection.
All
key
reagents,
sodium
dodecyl
sulfate
(SDS),
NaOH,
LAMP
carmoisine,
are
placed
on
device.
The
operated
simply
via
sliding
folding
without
using
any
bulky
equipment,
results
directly
observed
naked
eye.
optimized
concentrations
hydroxide
(NaOH),
carmoisine
were
found
0.1%,
0.1
M,
0.5
mg/mL,
respectively.
was
detect
Enterococcus
faecium
at
as
low
102
CFU/mL
within
60
min.
Also,
E.
spiked
milk
successfully
detected
device,
demonstrating
feasible
application
real
sample
analysis.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: Dec. 2, 2023
Abstract
Advances
in
the
development
of
new
biorecognition
elements,
nanoparticle‐based
labels
as
well
instrumentation
have
inspired
design
bioaffinity
assays.
This
review
critically
discusses
potential
nanoparticles
to
replace
current
enzymatic
or
molecular
immunoassays
and
other
Successful
implementations
commercial
assays
need
for
rapid
tests
incorporating
different
roles
such
capture
support,
signal
generation
amplification
systems
are
highlighted.
The
limited
number
applied
can
be
explained
by
challenges
associated
with
analysis
real
samples
(e.g.,
blood,
urine,
nasal
swabs)
that
difficult
resolve,
particularly
if
same
performance
achieved
more
easily
conventional
labels.
Lateral
flow
based
on
visual
detection
red‐colored
line
formed
colloidal
gold
a
notable
exception,
exemplified
SARS‐CoV‐2
antigen
moved
from
initial
laboratory
testing
widespread
market
adaption
less
than
two
years.
Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 17, 2024
Abstract
Point-of-care
testing
(POCT)
is
becoming
an
increasingly
popular
way
to
perform
laboratory
tests
closer
the
patient.
This
option
has
several
recognized
advantages,
such
as
accessibility,
portability,
speed,
convenience,
ease
of
use,
ever-growing
test
panels,
lower
cumulative
healthcare
costs
when
used
within
appropriate
clinical
pathways,
better
patient
empowerment
and
engagement,
reduction
certain
pre-analytical
errors,
especially
those
related
specimen
transportation.
On
other
hand,
POCT
also
poses
some
limitations
risks,
namely
risk
accuracy
reliability
compared
traditional
tests,
quality
control
connectivity
issues,
high
dependence
on
operators
(with
varying
levels
expertise
or
training),
challenges
data
management,
higher
per
individual
test,
regulatory
compliance
issues
need
for
validation
prior
use
(especially
rapid
diagnostic
tests;
RDTs),
well
additional
preanalytical
sources
error
that
may
remain
undetected
in
this
type
testing,
which
usually
based
whole
blood
samples
(i.e.,
presence
interfering
substances,
clotting,
hemolysis,
etc.).
There
no
doubt
a
breakthrough
innovation
medicine,
but
discussion
its
requires
further
debate
initiatives.
collective
opinion
paper,
composed
abstracts
lectures
presented
at
two-day
expert
meeting
“Point-Of-Care-Testing:
State
Art
Perspective”
(Venice,
April
4–5,
2024),
aims
provide
thoughtful
overview
state-of-the-art
POCT,
current
applications,
advantages
potential
limitations,
interesting
reflections
future
perspectives
particular
field
medicine.
Advanced Materials Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Abstract
The
plasmonic
properties
and
biosensing
performance
of
a
nanocomposite
with
incorporated
Cu
Ag
nanoparticles
(NPs)
are
studied
experimentally.
concept's
viability
is
verified
by
detecting
specific
anti‐decorin‐binding
protein
A
(DbpA)
from
Borrelia
afzelii
antibodies,
typically
produced
living
organism
in
response
to
Lyme
disease
infection,
carried
out
real‐life
negative
positive
blood
sera.
It
shown
that
the
addition
NPs
on
top
silver
regularly
boosts
absorption
caused
optical
electrical
changes
vicinity
surface
compared
only.
Finite‐difference
time‐domain
(FDTD)
simulations
near‐field
interaction
different
environments
propose
suitable
Cu–Ag
coupling
modes
responsible
for
modulation
localized
Surface
Plasmon
Resonance
(LSPR)
bands.
Furthermore,
increased
roughness,
resulting
architecture
combined
metals,
significantly
enlarges
effective
area
sensing
applications,
which
consequentially
leads
better
species
immobilization.
observed
distinguishable
differences
between
sera
LSPR
response,
high
sensitivity
selectivity
together
stability
(suppressed
aging)
opens
door
concepts
rapid,
low‐cost,
sensitive
LPSR‐based
biodetection
platforms.
TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
178, P. 117865 - 117865
Published: July 10, 2024
Optofluidics
is
an
interdisciplinary
domain
merging
optics
and
microfluidics
has
driven
significant
progress
in
the
development
of
small-scale,
high-performance
optical
biosensors,
aiming
at
final
concept
lab-on-chip.
The
successful
these
outcomes
requires
overcoming
challenges
related
to
effective
integration
optics,
microfluidics,
biorecognition
elements
a
micron-scale
level.
opportunities
offered
by
optofluidics,
including
efficient
liquid
handling
strong
light-matter
interaction,
have
inspired
creation
many
optofluidic
biosensors
with
high
performance
versatile
applications,
ranging
from
single
molecule
detection
up
cell
analysis.
review
presents
critically
analyzes
various
schemes
their
fabrication
techniques.
Different
strategies
bioassays
are
examined
for
impact
on
device
feasibility.
Finally,
manuscript
discusses
open
future
trends
this
field,
pointing
towards
ongoing
evolution
as
promising
area
research
application.
LWT,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
198, P. 115996 - 115996
Published: March 25, 2024
The
residues
of
furazolidone
and
its
metabolites
(3-amino-2-oxazolidinone
[AOZ])
in
food
would
have
adverse
effects
on
humans.
Herein,
a
colorimetric
fluorescent
dual-signal
output
immunochromatographic
method
with
zirconium-based
porphyrin
metal-organic
framework
(PCN-222)
as
the
signal
label
was
developed
for
detection
3-[(4-carboxyphenyl)
monomethyl]
amino-2-oxazolidinone
(CPAOZ),
derivative
metabolite.
PCN-222
synthesized
using
solvothermal
method,
material
characterized
via
scanning
electron
microscopy,
Fourier-transform-infrared
spectroscopy,
powder
X-ray
diffraction,
which
proved
successful
synthesis
PCN-222.
Synthesized
PCN-222,
nanotag,
bound
to
antibodies
prepare
PCN-222-mAbs
dual
optical
properties.
Under
optimized
conditions,
PCN-222-
lateral
flow
assay
(LFA)
exhibited
great
linear
relationship
range
0.25–100
ng/mL.
visual
limit
CPAOZ
signals
were
1.0
ng/mL
0.5
ng/mL,
respectively,
sensitivity
5-
10-fold
higher
than
that
colloidal
gold-based
LFA
method.
In
addition,
PCN-222-LFA
successfully
applied
shrimp,
chicken
milk
samples
achieving
satisfactory
recoveries
from
92.34%
117.44%.
This
study
provides
an
alternative,
convenient
sensitive
rapid
veterinary
drug
residues.
Frontiers in Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Hospitals
and
other
healthcare
facilities
harbor
a
complex
interplay
of
microbial
pathogens.
The
correct
understanding
pathogens
distribution
evolution
is
therefore
crucial
for
infections
control
the
design
effective
prevention
strategies.
In
parallel,
integration
cutting-edge
nanotechnologies
early
detection
monitoring
these
specific
target
considered
most
approach
to
face
nosocomial
infections.
this
context,
point-of-care
(POC)
testing,
also
known
as
near-patient
becoming
increasingly
important.
review
we
provide
systematic
insight
into
recent
scientific
technological
advances
in
pathogen
that
explore
advanced
realize
devices
nanobiosensors,
with
improved
selectivity
sensitivity.
particular,
report
on
diffused
affordable
developed
still
developing
POC
aim
increase
sensitivity,
speed
accuracy
different
environments,
from
intensive
care
units
outside
laboratory
hospital
settings.
text
sub-divided
several
sections,
each
one
focused
type
nanomaterials
techniques
actually
employed.
Analytical Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(36), P. 6098 - 6118
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
comprehensive
salivary
biomarker
study
for
oral
cancer
identification
is
carried
out.
Lateral
flow
assays
(LFAs)
and
paper-based
devices,
low-resource
settings,
have
been
extensively
examined.