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Luke T. Mattar, Arash B. Mahboobin, Adam J. Popchak, William J. Anderst, Volker Musahl, James J. Irrgang, Richard E. Debski
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Cristina Tortolini, Valeria Gigli, Antonio Angeloni, Federico Tasca, Nguyen T. K. Thanh, Riccarda Antiochia
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Mengjiao Zhu, Yu Liu, Meiyue Wang, Tao Liu, Zhenyu Chu, Wanqin Jin
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Miao Liu, Yuwei Wang, Shanshan Tang, Wei Wang, Axin Liang, Aiqin Luo
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Charlotte Da Silva, Camille Lamarche, Carole Pichereaux, Emmanuelle Mouton-Barbosa, Gauthier Demol, Sebastien Boisne, Etienne Dague, Odile Burlet-Schiltz, Flavien Pillet, Marie-Pierre Rols
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Niloufar Fattahi, Jeffrey Reed, Evan Heronemus, Priyasha Fernando, Ryan Hansen, Prathap Parameswaran
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel Dobrovodsky, Ales Danhel, Daniel Renciuk, Jean-Louis Mergny, Miroslav Fojta
Summary: In this study, N-methyl mesoporphyrin IX (NMM) was utilized as a voltammetric probe for the electrochemical detection of G4s. The detection of NMM was achieved by cyclic voltammetry on a hanging mercury drop electrode (HMDE) with a limit of detection (LOD) of 40 nM. The reduction signal of NMM was found to be significantly higher when G4 oligodeoxynucleotides (G4 ODNs) were present compared to single- or double-stranded ODNs or unfolded ODNs capable of forming G4s. Gradual transition from unstructured single strand to G4, induced by increasing concentrations of the G4 stabilizing K+ ions, was detected for the first time using electrochemical methods. Circular dichroism spectroscopy provided support for the obtained results. This work expands on the utilization of electrochemical probes for DNA secondary structure recognition and offers a proof of principle for the development of novel electroanalytical methods for nucleic acid structure studies.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rimsha B. Jamal, Ulrich Bay Gosewinkel, Elena E. Ferapontova
Summary: Pathogen-triggered infections are a severe global threat to human health. Researchers have developed a fast and inexpensive electrocatalytic aptamer assay for the specific and ultrasensitive detection of E. coli, allowing for timely treatment and prevention. The method is fast, sensitive, and can be used in field and point-of-care applications for analysis of bacteria in the human environment.
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Fatima-Zahra Ait-Itto, James A. Behan, Mathieu Martinez, Frederic Barriere
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Issa Fall, Bastien Doumeche, Sofiene Abdellaoui, Caroline Remond, Harivony Rakotoarivonina, Marjorie Ochs
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Damien Marchese, Florent Guislain, Tamara Pringels, Laure Bridoux
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Zepeng Kang, Yuanming Wang, Haiyan Song, Xueli Wang, Job Zhang, Zhiguang Zhu
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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Chengxin Liu, Xu Shen, Li Yan, Runlian Qu, Yue Wang, Yaqin He, Zixuan Zhan, Piaopiao Chen, Feng Lin
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Wenjie Dai, Gaoxu Chen, Xiaoyan Wang, Shujun Zhen, Chengzhi Huang, Lei Zhan, Yuanfang Li
Summary: In this study, a novel metal organic gel (MOG) with dual electrochemiluminescence (ECL) properties was prepared by simple mixing. The MOG exhibited strong and stable anodic and cathodic ECL signals. By utilizing this MOG, an ECL resonance energy transfer (ECL-RET) biosensor was constructed for ultrasensitive detection of a specific gene. The study developed a straightforward technique for obtaining a single luminescent material with dual signals and expanded the analytical application of MOGs in the realm of ECL.
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Minghong Jian, Xudong Sun, Hua Zhang, Xiaotong Li, Shasha Li, Zhenxin Wang
Summary: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are attractive biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and treatment, but their low abundance in biological samples, especially in the early stages of tumors, makes it challenging to precisely analyze MMP activities. In this study, a peptide microarray-based metal-enhanced fluorescence assay (PMMEFA) is proposed as a sensitive and specific method to simultaneously detect MMP-1, -2, -3, -7, -9, and -13 activities. The PMMEFA showed excellent sensitivity and was capable of detecting MMP activities in various matrices.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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Kyung Ho Kim, Eunsu Ryu, Zinah Hilal Khaleel, Sung Eun Seo, Lina Kim, Yong Ho Kim, Hyun Gyu Park, Oh Seok Kwon
Summary: We have developed a novel strategy for discriminative detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants using the plasmonic photothermal effect of gold nanofilms and digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) technology. With this method, we were able to detect the delta and omicron variants with high sensitivity within 25 minutes from COVID-19 patients' clinical samples, making it a rapid and accurate point-of-care testing tool.
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Danni Xue, Xing Dai, Jialong Zhao, Jiayao Zhang, Huan Liu, Kui Liu, Tao Xu, Chenjie Gu, Xingfei Zhou, Tao Jiang
Summary: In this study, a dual-enhancement SERS substrate based on Ti3C2TX and Ag nanocubes was fabricated for precise quantification of ritonavir and ibrutinib in serum. The formation of numerous electromagnetic hotspots between Ag nanocubes facilitated effective photo-induced charge transfer. The composite substrate showed excellent sensitivity, achieving low detection limits and high recoveries, making it promising for monitoring and identification of clinical blood drug concentration.
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Hongkun Li, Qianqian Cai, Yali Xue, Guifen Jie
Summary: A unique dual-mode biosensor based on hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOF-101) was constructed for ultrasensitive detection and imaging of oxytetracycline (OXY), using polydopamine nanoparticles (PDAs) as quencher. PDAs, with good biocompatibility and light absorption ability, were introduced onto the surface of HOF-101 to quench its electro-chemiluminescence (ECL) and photoelectrochemical (PEC) signals, achieving ultrasensitive detection of OXY.
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(2024)
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Biophysics
Xiaojie Qin, Binqi Wei, Yuanhang Xiang, Hao Lu, Fengfei Liu, Xinchun Li, Fan Yang
Summary: This study utilizes the coordination between exosomes and metal-organic frameworks to develop an ultrasensitive detection method for tumor-derived exosomes. The method is highly specific and fast, allowing for the profiling of different cancer types and accurate diagnosis in a clinical setting. This strategy provides new opportunities for functional materials assembly and precision diagnostics.
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