The Analyst,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
148(22), С. 5636 - 5641
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
A
new
sensor
has
been
developed
to
detect
miRNA-15
using
nanoelectrodes
and
a
hairpin
DNA-based
electrochemical
amplification
technique.
By
utilizing
complex
DNA
cylinder
connected
with
DNA1,
the
is
able
absorb
more
methylene
blue
(MB)
than
simple
double-stranded
DNA.
Another
DNA2
modified
on
an
Au
nanoelectrode
surface
and,
when
introduced,
it
triggers
chain
reaction.
This
reaction
unlocks
two
hairpins
alternatively
polymerize
into
structure
that
attaches
MB.
The
then
replaced
by
DNA1
due
strand
displacement
reactions
continues
react
next
achieve
circular
amplification.
signal
from
MB
oxidation
linear
relationship
concentrations,
making
possible
miRNA-15.
Moreover,
this
method
can
be
readily
adapted
for
detection
of
various
other
miRNA
species.
newly
devised
nanosensor
holds
promising
applications
in
vivo
within
biological
systems,
which
achieved
leveraging
advantageous
characteristics
nanoelectrodes,
including
their
low
resistance-capacitance
time
constant,
rapid
mass
transfer
kinetics,
small
diameter.
An
ortho-nitrobenzyl
phosphate
ester-caged
nucleic
acid
hairpin
structure
coupled
to
the
CRISPR-Cas12a
complex
is
introduced
as
a
functional
reaction
module
for
light-induced
activation
of
(LAC12a)
machinery
toward
amplified
fluorescence
detection
microRNA-21
(miRNA-21).
The
LAC12a
applied
selective,
in
vitro
sensing
miRNA-21
and
intracellular
imaging
different
cell
lines.
system
used
image
cycle
phases
MCF-7
cells.
Moreover,
integrated
cells
enables
two-photon
laser
confocal
microscopy-assisted,
light-stimulated
spatiotemporal,
selective
at
single-cell
level
evaluation
relative
expression
levels
distinct
phases.
method
implemented
map
distribution
an
array
single
Nano Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(14), С. 4241 - 4247
Опубликована: Март 28, 2024
Electrochemistry
that
empowers
innovative
nanoscopic
analysis
has
long
been
pursued.
Here,
the
concept
of
aggregation-enabled
electrochemistry
(AEE)
in
a
confined
nanopore
is
proposed
and
devised
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-responsive
aggregation
CdS
quantum
dots
(QDs)
within
functional
nanopipette.
Complementary
Faradaic
non-Faradaic
operations
QDs
aggregate
could
be
conducted
to
simultaneously
induce
signal-on
photocurrents
signal-off
ionic
signals.
Such
rationale
permits
cross-checking
mutually
corroborated
signals
thus
delivers
more
reliable
results
for
single-cell
ROS
analysis.
Combined
with
rich
biomatter–light
interplay,
AEE
can
extended
other
stimuli-responsive
aggregations
electrochemical
innovations.
Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025
As
many
treatments
kill
tumor
cells
by
inducing
apoptosis,
fluorescent
probes
that
can
detect
apoptosis
are
crucial
for
effective
feedback
regarding
therapy
outcomes
(in
particular,
activatable
better
imaging).
Cathepsins
enzymes
released
from
lysosomes
into
the
cytoplasm
during
lysosomal
membrane
permeabilization-induced
of
cells,
making
them
potential
biomarkers
apoptotic
cells.
Despite
their
potential,
to
best
our
knowledge,
no
cathepsin-activatable
have
been
reported
this
purpose.
To
fill
gap,
we
designed
a
cathepsin
B
(CTSB)-activatable
probe,
A-DCO,
which
distinguish
normal
in
free
state
and
give
enhanced
fluorescence
signal
under
drug
stimulation
when
encapsulated
nanoparticles
(NPs),
enabling
evaluation
treatment
efficacy.
proof
concept,
A-DCO
NPs
were
employed
rather
than
Annexin-V/PI
double
staining
4T1
MCF-7
via
flow
cytometry.
In
vivo
experiments
demonstrated
rapidly
quickly
metabolized
after
imaging,
achieving
timely,
accurate,
safe
about
effectiveness.
The
study
offers
new
tool
detecting
certain
provides
inspiration
direction
probe
design
future.
Abstract
Glaucoma
is
an
irreversible
blinding
eye
disease
characterized
by
retinal
ganglion
cell
(RGC)
death.Previous
studies
have
demonstrated
that
protecting
mitochondria
and
activating
the
CaMKII/CREB
signaling
pathway
can
effectively
protect
RGC
axon.
However,
currently
treatments
are
often
unsatisfactory,
pathogenesis
of
glaucoma
requires
further
elucidation.
In
this
study,
a
ROS‐responsive
dual
drug
conjugate
(OLN
monomer)
first
designed
simultaneously
bonds
nicotinamide
oleic
acid.
The
self‐assembled
into
nanoparticles
(uhOLN‐NPs)
through
aggregation
multiple
micelles
possesses
ROS
scavenging
capability.
Then,
polymer
with
hypoxic
response
function
designed,
which
encapsulates
uhOLN‐NPs
to
form
responses
(HOLN‐NPs).
Under
hypoxia
in
RGCs,
azo
bond
HOLN‐NPs
breaks
releases
uhOLN‐NPs.
Meanwhile,
under
high
conditions,
thioketone
broke,
leading
dissociation
nano‐prodrug.
released
acid
co‐scavenge
activate
pathway,
RGCs.
exhibit
significantly
superior
protective
effect
on
R28
cells
glutamate
models
glaucoma.
accumulation
RGCs
lead
significant
inhibition
apoptosis
axonal
damage
vivo.
Notably,
provide
new
therapeutic
approach
for
patients
neurodegenerative
disease.
Analytical Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
96(16), С. 6444 - 6449
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024
As
two
mainstream
ionic
detection
techniques,
current
rectification
(ICR)
suffers
from
large
fluctuations
in
trace
level
detection,
while
resistive-pulse
sensing
(RPS)
encounters
easy
clogs
high-concentration
detection.
By
rationally
matching
the
nanopore
size
with
DNA
tetrahedron
(TDN),
this
work
bridges
techniques
to
achieve
reliable
wide
linearity.
a
representative
analyte,
miRNA-10b
could
specifically
combine
and
release
TDN
interior
wall,
which
thus
induced
simultaneous
generation
of
distinct
ICR
RPS
signals.
The
signals
be
attributed
balance
between
effective
orifice
surface
charge
density
inner
were
by
complex
passing
through
nanopore.
Such
an
operation
contributed
range
1
fM-1
nM
good
feasibility
method
is
also
validated
single-cell
real
plasma
Nano Letters,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
23(17), С. 8249 - 8255
Опубликована: Авг. 29, 2023
Single-cell
analysis
of
the
DNA
repair
protein
is
important
but
remains
unachieved.
Exploration
nanopipettte
technologies
in
single-cell
electroanalysis
has
recently
seen
rapid
growth,
while
θ-nanopipette
represents
an
emerging
technological
frontier
with
its
potential
largely
veiled.
Here
a
first
applied
for
resistive-pulse
sensing
(RPS)
O6-alkylguanine
alkyltransferase
(hAGT).
The
removal
alkyl
mutations
by
hAGT
could
restore
damaged
aptamer
linking
structural
carrier,
allowing
selective
binding
to
thrombin
precisely
matched
size
produce
distinct
RPS
signals
when
passing
through
orifice.
Kinetic
was
studied.
Meanwhile,
device
shows
simultaneous
on-demand
infusion
inhibitors
inactivate
activity,
indicative
drug
screening
enhanced
chemotherapy.
This
work
provides
new
paradigm
θ-nanopipette-based
accompanied
evaluation.
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(5), С. 4551 - 4558
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2024
Developing
nanoscale
ratiometric
techniques
capable
of
biochemical
response
should
prove
significance
for
precise
applications
with
stringent
spatial
and
biological
restrictions.
Here
we
present
devise
the
concept
θ-nanopore
ratiometry,
which
uses
signals
that
could
well
address
serious
concerns
about
device
deviation
in
fabrication
nonspecific
adsorption
detection.
As
exemplified
by
a
200
nm
toward
miRNA
detection,
±20
aperture
drift
be
mitigated
issue
minimized
complex
cytosolic
environment.
Practical
application
this
ratiometry
realizes
measurements
miRNA-10b.
This
work
has
not
only
established
nanoscopic
technique
but
also
enriched
extant
armory
nanotools
single-cell
studies
beyond.