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Nanomaterial-Based Biosensors for SARS-CoV-2 and Future Epidemics

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Comparison of the clinical performance and usefulness of five SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests

Mitsuru Wakita et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the performance of five COVID-19 antibody detection tests on serum samples from Japanese COVID-19 patients at different time points. The Elecsys and immunochromatography kits showed varying sensitivity and specificity in detecting antibodies in patients with different severity of COVID-19. Current antibody detection tests may be more suitable for short-term epidemiological studies.

PLOS ONE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay for sensitive and simultaneous detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibodies by using gap-enhanced Raman nanotags

Shiliang Chen et al.

Summary: The newly developed SERS-based LFIA strip using GERTs achieved highly sensitive detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG, with detection limits 100 times lower compared to conventional LFIA strips, improving the accuracy and reliability of early diagnosis.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Nanoparticle transfer biosensors for the non-invasive detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigens trapped in surgical face masks

Andreu Vaquer et al.

Summary: The detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigens in respiratory tract samples has become a common method for screening new infections. A new non-invasive COVID-19 diagnosis approach using mobile biosensors to detect viral antigens trapped in surgical face masks worn by patients has demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity, making it ideal for mass screening.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Development of an ultrasensitive fluorescent immunochromatographic assay based on multilayer quantum dot nanobead for simultaneous detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen and influenza A virus

Chongwen Wang et al.

Summary: The study developed a two-channel fluorescent immunochromatographic assay for early diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 and FluA, achieving simultaneous detection within 15 minutes with high sensitivity and stability.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Sensitive and rapid on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2 using a gold nanoparticle-based high-throughput platform coupled with CRISPR/Cas12-assisted RT-LAMP

Yaqin Zhang et al.

Summary: The development of a gold nanoparticle-based visual assay combined with CRISPR/Cas12a-assisted RT-LAMP for rapid and sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 shows promise in improving COVID-19 screening efforts. This method is easy to operate and has high-throughput testing capability, with potential applications in screening suspected individuals in various settings.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Development of a SERS-based lateral flow immunoassay for rapid and ultra-sensitive detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgM/IgG in clinical samples

Haifeng Liu et al.

Summary: This study reported a surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based lateral flow immunoassay method for the high sensitivity simultaneous detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgM/IgG. The method utilized custom SERS tags and dual layers of Raman dye, with signal intensities easily recorded by a portable Raman instrument for high sensitivity analysis. Validation on samples from COVID-19 patients and healthy individuals showed high accuracy and specificity.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

A multi-target lateral flow immunoassay enabling the specific and sensitive detection of total antibodies to SARS COV-2

Simone Cavalera et al.

Summary: This new rapid test can accurately detect the total antibody response to SARS CoV-2 infection, with high diagnostic specificity and sensitivity, and can detect infection earlier.

TALANTA (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

A silver@gold nanoparticle tetrahedron biosensor for multiple pesticides detection based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering

Yuxiao Lu et al.

Summary: This study constructed a nano-tetrahedron using DNA and Ag@Au nanoparticles to achieve simultaneous detection of multiple pesticides with high sensitivity and low detection limit. The proposed method was verified to be accurate and practical for practical applications.

TALANTA (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Functionalized gold nanomaterials as biomimetic nanozymes and biosensing actuators

Liu Liu et al.

Summary: This article reviews the recent advances of functionalized Au NMs in the past decade, summarizes their multiple applications in biomimic catalysis and biosensing, and proposes possible outlooks for the design and applications of functionalized Au NMs in the future.

TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

SARS- CoV-2 lateral flow assays for possible use in national covid-19 seroprevalence surveys (React 2): diagnostic accuracy study

Maya Moshe et al.

Summary: The study evaluated the performance of new lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs) for detecting SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a national COVID-19 seroprevalence program. Seven LFIAs showed sensitivity ranging from 69% to 100% and specificity from 98.6% to 100%. One LFIA was identified with suitable clinical performance for potential inclusion in seroprevalence studies, but none showed superior performance for routine clinical use compared to the current LFIA.

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2021)

Article Ecology

ACE2 receptor usage reveals variation in susceptibility to SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 infection among bat species

Huan Yan et al.

Summary: The study shows significant variability in susceptibility to SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 infection among bat species. Many bat species may not be potential hosts for these viruses, and there is no correlation between proximity to humans and likelihood of being natural hosts.

NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic test for resource limited settings

Erica Frew et al.

Summary: To address the challenges posed by the novel coronavirus, a cost-effective and rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test has been developed, capable of identifying the presence of the virus in patient anterior nares swab samples with high sensitivity and no requirement for equipment or laboratory infrastructure.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Rational Engineering of the DNA Walker Amplification Strategy by Using a Au@Ti3C2@PEI-Ru(dcbpy)32+ Nanocomposite Biosensor for Detection of the SARS-CoV-2 RdRp Gene

Bo Yao et al.

Summary: A novel Au@Ti3C2@PEI-Ru(dcbpy)(3)(2+) nanocomposite-based ECL biosensor was designed for the sensitive detection of the SARS-CoV-2 RdRp gene. The sensor showed a wide detection range and a low limit of detection, indicating its great potential for clinical medical applications. The use of a DNA walker amplification strategy also showed promising results for other detection methods.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Virology

Structure of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Jun Zhang et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to millions of deaths and devastating socio-economic consequences worldwide. Understanding the structure-function relationships of viral proteins and host factors is crucial for developing intervention strategies. The trimeric spike protein is a key target for diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines, and rapid progress in its structural biology has advanced our understanding of the viral entry process.

CURRENT OPINION IN VIROLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Rapid and sensitive triple-mode detection of causative SARS-CoV-2 virus speci fi c genes through interaction between genes and nanoparticles

Yakun Gao et al.

Summary: This article introduces a triple-mode biosensor based on AuNPs, which can rapidly and selectively detect viral RNA, achieving femtomole level detection limits in absorbance, fluorescence, and SERS modes. The sensor effectively minimizes false negative/positive readings of SARS-CoV-2.

ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Electrochemistry

An electrochemical dual-aptamer biosensor based on metal-organic frameworks MIL-53 decorated with Au@Pt nanoparticles and enzymes for detection of COVID-19 nucleocapsid protein

Jinju Tian et al.

Summary: An electrochemical dual-aptamer biosensor was developed for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein, showing high sensitivity and specificity, with great potential for early diagnosis of the virus.

ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Article Virology

Handling and accuracy of four rapid antigen tests for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 compared to RT-qPCR

Flaminia Olearo et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the analytic performance and handling of four rapid Antigen Point of Care Tests, showing acceptable sensitivity and specificity in high viral load samples but a risk of contamination. Careful consideration is needed before clinical implementation due to lower sensitivity compared to RT-qPCR.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY (2021)

Review Infectious Diseases

Diagnostic performance of different sampling approaches for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nicole Ngai Yung Tsang et al.

Summary: This study systematically compared the diagnostic performance of different clinical specimen collection methods for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Pooled nasal and throat swabs showed the highest sensitivity and positive predictive value, while saliva and nasal swabs also demonstrated good diagnostic performance. Throat swabs had a significantly lower sensitivity and positive predictive value and were not recommended for diagnosis. Self-collection for pooled nasal and throat swabs and nasal swabs did not affect diagnostic accuracy.

LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Graphene quantum dot-based electrochemical biosensing for early cancer detection

Tanveer A. Tabish et al.

Summary: The electrochemical biosensing systems coupled with graphene quantum dots have shown great potential for cancer diagnostic strategies, especially in identifying early tumorigenesis changes and detecting ultralow concentrations of biomarkers for distinguishing normal and malignant cells. Graphene quantum dots, with their comparable size to biomolecules, provide an ideal platform for studying proteins, cells, and viruses.

CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY (2021)

Review Genetics & Heredity

Testing at scale during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tim R. Mercer et al.

Summary: The assembly and publication of the SARS-CoV-2 genome in January 2020 allowed for immediate development of tests and led to the largest global testing programme in history. Despite efforts to control the spread, widespread community transmission of the virus has become entrenched in many countries, necessitating population-scale testing to identify and isolate infected individuals. Testing plays a crucial role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is likely to continue to be vital in public health.

NATURE REVIEWS GENETICS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Paper-Based Test for Rapid On-Site Screening of SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Samples

Wen Ren et al.

Summary: A highly sensitive magnetic-focus-enhanced lateral flow assay (mLFA) was proposed for the detection of SARS-CoV-2, allowing the recognition of very low concentrations of the virus particles. This method utilizes magnetic focus enhancement and horseradish peroxidase (HRP) amplification to achieve highly sensitive technology for the recognition of SARS-CoV-2.

BIOSENSORS-BASEL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Carbon Nanotube (CNT)-Based Biosensors

David C. Ferrier et al.

Summary: Recent advances in carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for sensors and biosensors have been discussed, with various applications developed but still facing challenges in integration and industrial scale fabrication.

BIOSENSORS-BASEL (2021)

Article Anesthesiology

Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare facilities and systems: International perspectives

Alan D. Kaye et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant financial impact on international hospitals and healthcare facilities, causing them to face major financial challenges. It has also exposed deficiencies in pandemic preparedness in healthcare institutions globally, prompting the development of new essential plans.

BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH-CLINICAL ANAESTHESIOLOGY (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Diagnostic accuracy of two commercial SARS-CoV-2 antigen-detecting rapid tests at the point of care in community-based testing centers

Alice Berger et al.

Summary: This study validated two widely available commercial Ag-RDTs, both meeting WHO criteria of >= 80% sensitivity and >= 97% specificity. Although less sensitive than RT-PCR, these assays could be beneficial due to their rapid results, ease of use, and independence from existing laboratory structures. Testing criteria focusing on patients with typical symptoms in their early symptomatic period onset could further increase diagnostic value.

PLOS ONE (2021)

Editorial Material Multidisciplinary Sciences

SARS-CoV-2 transmission without symptoms

Angela L. Rasmussen et al.

SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Aptamer-functionalized Au nanoparticles array as the effective SERS biosensor for label-free detection of interleukin-6 in serum

Muhammad Muhammad et al.

Summary: This study successfully developed a label-free biosensor for detecting interleukin-6 and achieved quantitative evaluation in a low concentration range. The research indicates that the aptamer-based SERS biosensor can be a promising tool for quick and convenient medical diagnosis applications.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

A review of aptamer-based SERS biosensors: Design strategies and applications

Muhammad Muhammad et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the general working strategies and different sensor designs of aptamer-based SERS biosensors, which include using aptamer conformational change or various extrinsic Raman reporters. The advantages, applications, and perspectives of these sensors are also discussed.

TALANTA (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM detection with a GMR based LFIA system

Qiaoge Bayin et al.

Summary: The study introduces a novel lateral flow immunoassay method based on superparamagnetic nanoparticles and giant magnetoresistance sensing system for simultaneous quantitative detection of anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin M and G. This method offers advantages in cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, and ease of operation.

TALANTA (2021)

Article Microbiology

Development of Fast and Portable Frequency Magnetic Mixing-Based Serological SARS-CoV-2-Specific Antibody Detection Assay

Jan Pietschmann et al.

Summary: The emergence of novel coronavirus in China in December 2019 led to a global pandemic, where vaccination is expected to provide containment of the virus. To better detect antibodies, a novel and rapid serological magnetic immunodetection (MID) point-of-care (PoC) assay was developed, giving qualitative and semiquantitative results of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody levels in patient's sera within a short time.

FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

One-Step, Wash-free, Nanoparticle Clustering-Based Magnetic Particle Spectroscopy Bioassay Method for Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Spike and Nucleocapsid Proteins in the Liquid Phase

Kai Wu et al.

Summary: Amid the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, there is a growing demand for accessible, easy-to-use, rapid, inexpensive, and highly accurate diagnostic tools. Traditional diagnostic methods may be too slow and cumbersome for effective disease surveillance and control. Therefore, developing a rapid, one-step, user-friendly, and high-accuracy diagnostic platform is crucial for future epidemic control.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Epitope-Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles for Rapid and Selective Detection of SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibodies

Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew et al.

Summary: The study developed a colorimetric serological assay to detect SARS-CoV-2 IgG in patients' plasma using short antigenic epitopes conjugated to gold nanoparticles. The specific bivalent binding between SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and epitope-functionalized AuNPs triggers nanoparticle aggregation, allowing for rapid and distinct detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection in clinical samples.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Multiplexed and High-Throughput Label-Free Detection of RNA/Spike Protein/IgG/IgM Biomarkers of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Utilizing Nanoplasmonic Biosensors

Adrianna N. Masterson et al.

Summary: The diagnostic test presented is capable of accurately detecting multiple biomarkers of COVID-19 on a single platform, with high specificity, sensitivity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value. It enables direct quantitative measurement of antibodies in plasma with high confidence and has potential applications beyond the current pandemic.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Biophysics

Rapid and unamplified identification of COVID-19 with morpholino-modified graphene field-effect transistor nanosensor

Jiahao Li et al.

Summary: A rapid and unamplified nanosensing platform for detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA in human throat swab specimens was developed, showing high sensitivity and rapid response. The sensor could accurately differentiate healthy individuals from infected individuals and had strong agreement with RT-PCR results.

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear

Surface functionalization - The way for advanced applications of smart materials

Karolina Wieszczycka et al.

Summary: This review discusses the latest innovations and trends in surface functionalization of various nanomaterials, focusing on smart materials fabrication protocols and challenges in improving their performance. Attention is given to the properties enhancement of polymer, silica, inorganic, and hybrid nanomaterials, as well as their potential applications in multiple fields.

COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS (2021)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

The pivotal link between ACE2 deficiency and SARS-CoV-2 infection: One year later

Fabio Angeli et al.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Magnetic Particle Spectroscopy with One-Stage Lock-In Implementation for Magnetic Bioassays with Improved Sensitivities

Vinit Kumar Chugh et al.

Summary: Magnetic particle spectroscopy (MPS) is a highly sensitive and versatile sensing technique for quantitative bioassays, utilizing the dynamic magnetic responses of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to detect target analytes. An MPS system with a one-stage lock-in design enhances sensitivity and can be applied for detecting various analytes such as viruses and toxins.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Efficient and Versatile Application of Fluorescence DNA-Conjugated CdTe Quantum Dots Nanoprobe for Detection of a Specific Target DNA of SARS Cov-2 Virus

Ghasem Rezanejade Bardajee et al.

Summary: This study utilized a fluorescence quantum dots-DNA nanosensor for efficient detection of specific DNA or RNA from the SARS Cov-2 virus, providing a simple, highly sensitive, selective, and rapid approach through FRET experiment and forming a classic sandwich structure.

LANGMUIR (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Voltammetric-based immunosensor for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen

Shimaa Eissa et al.

Summary: A label-free square wave voltammetry-based biosensing platform for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in nasopharyngeal samples was developed with high sensitivity and selectivity. The biosensor demonstrated successful detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in clinical samples, showing a good correlation with RT-PCR cycle threshold values.

MICROCHIMICA ACTA (2021)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

A Review on the Development of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles-Based Biosensor as a Detection Strategy of Emerging and Pathogenic RNA Virus

Nadiah Ibrahim et al.

Summary: The emergence of deadly human coronaviruses, as well as other viral diseases, has caused millions of deaths worldwide. Nanomaterials-based biosensors have shown great potential for early and rapid detection of human viral diseases, providing a new strategy for containment and treatment.

SENSORS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Development of a rapid and sensitive quantum dot nanobead-based double-antigen sandwich lateral flow immunoassay and its clinical performance for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 total antibodies

Yaofeng Zhou et al.

Summary: The study successfully developed highly luminescent quantum dot nanobeads for rapid and accurate measurement of total antibody concentrations in the population, which is crucial for combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Magnetic graphene quantum dots facilitate closed-tube one-step detection of SARS-CoV-2 with ultra-low field NMR relaxometry

Yongqiang Li et al.

Summary: The use of a magnetic GQDs-based probe coupled with ULF NMR enables rapid, safe, and sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of infection for testers.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL (2021)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Accuracy of novel antigen rapid diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2: A living systematic review and meta-analysis

Lukas E. Brummer et al.

Summary: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the clinical accuracy of commercially available Ag-RDTs for SARS-CoV-2. The study found that Ag-RDTs can detect the vast majority of infected individuals in the early phase of the disease and those with high viral load, making them valuable diagnostic tools. However, concerns were raised regarding bias across datasets and the need for standardization in conducting and reporting clinical accuracy studies for improved comparability and data utilization.

PLOS MEDICINE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

SERS-Based Aptasensor for Rapid Quantitative Detection of SARS-CoV-2

Elena Zavyalova et al.

Summary: This paper presents a SERS-aptasensor based on colloidal solutions for rapid and specific quantitative determination of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, distinguishing it from other respiratory viruses. Existing SERS-based aptasensors for virus detection often lack quantification or are complex and costly in their design and implementation.

NANOMATERIALS (2021)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

PCR performance in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern?

Cesar M. J. A. Metzger et al.

Summary: The new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has been declared a Variant of Concern due to important mutations in the viral spike protein, especially in the receptor-binding domain. The spread of this variant is being investigated with the first cases detected in Switzerland. Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of PCR assays and specific features for identifying Omicron samples, with guidance provided in this minireview.

SWISS MEDICAL WEEKLY (2021)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

A systematic review on gold nanoparticles based-optical biosensors for Influenza virus detection

Leticia Tessaro et al.

Summary: Various morphologies and transducer types have significant impacts on the sensitivity and detection limit of AuNPs, with authors reporting a wide variation in LOD based on morphology and transducer type. While no direct relationship between AuNP size and LOD was noted, spherical AuNPs with an average diameter ranging from 10 to 100 nm, particularly particles with an average diameter of 80 nm showed better results.

SENSORS AND ACTUATORS REPORTS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and its S and N proteins using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy

John Eder Sanchez et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of accurate and rapid virus testing. The use of Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) with novel nanomaterials can provide distinct spectroscopic signatures of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, offering a fast, inexpensive, and reliable clinical testing method. Additionally, SERS can be utilized for analyzing structural changes in virus proteins, showcasing the application of nanotechnology in health and social issues.

RSC ADVANCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

CRISPR/Cas12a-mediated gold nanoparticle aggregation for colorimetric detection of SARS-CoV-2

Yiren Cao et al.

Summary: The trans-cleavage activity of target-activated CRISPR/Cas12a released an RNA crosslinker from a molecular transducer, aiding in the assembly of gold nanoparticles. Integration of the molecular transducer with isothermal amplification and CRISPR/Cas12a allowed for visual detection of the N gene and E gene of SARS-CoV-2 in 45 minutes.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

SERS Based Lateral Flow Immunoassay for Point-of-Care Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Clinical Samples

Shalu Yadav et al.

Summary: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant burden on the global healthcare system, necessitating a rapid, user-friendly, and cost-effective on-site monitoring system for diagnosis. This review discusses the integration of SERS with LFIA for quantitative analysis of SARS-CoV-2 as a solution to the limitations of existing methods.

ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS (2021)

Review Biochemical Research Methods

DNA-Functionalized Plasmonic Nanomaterials for Optical Biosensing

Yuanyuan Tian et al.

BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL (2020)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Frster resonance energy transfer?what can we learn and how can we use it?

Herbert Schneckenburger

METHODS AND APPLICATIONS IN FLUORESCENCE (2020)

Article Medical Laboratory Technology

Molecular Diagnosis of a Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Causing an Outbreak of Pneumonia

Daniel K. W. Chu et al.

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

Review Virology

Emerging coronaviruses: Genome structure, replication, and pathogenesis

Yu Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Cryo-EM structure of the 2019-nCoV spike in the prefusion conformation

Daniel Wrapp et al.

SCIENCE (2020)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Resonance energy transfer to gold nanoparticles: NSET defeats FRET

Chi Chen et al.

TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Spike protein recognition of mammalian ACE2 predicts the host range and an optimized ACE2 for SARS-CoV-2 infection

Junwen Luan et al.

BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

Article Medical Laboratory Technology

Analytical performances of a chemiluminescence immunoassay for SARS-CoV-2 IgM/IgG and antibody kinetics

Andrea Padoan et al.

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE (2020)

Article Medical Laboratory Technology

Validation of a chemiluminescent assay for specific SARS-CoV-2 antibody

Marie Tre-Hardy et al.

CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE (2020)

Letter Gastroenterology & Hepatology

ACE2 Expression in Pancreas May Cause Pancreatic Damage After SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Furong Liu et al.

CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY (2020)

Article Immunology

Profile of RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2: A Preliminary Study From 56 COVID-19 Patients

Ai Tang Xiao et al.

CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The global impact of the coronavirus pandemic

John Hiscott et al.

CYTOKINE & GROWTH FACTOR REVIEWS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Analytical

Advances in Magnetoresistive Biosensors

Diqing Su et al.

MICROMACHINES (2020)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

The pivotal link between ACE2 deficiency and SARS-CoV-2 infection

Paolo Verdecchia et al.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (2020)

Article Allergy

SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing-questions to be asked

Mustafa K. Oezcueruemez et al.

JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY (2020)

Editorial Material Microbiology

The Role of Antibody Testing for SARS-CoV-2: Is There One?

Elitza S. Theel et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY (2020)

Editorial Material Microbiology

Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19: Current Issues and Challenges

Yi-Wei Tang et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY (2020)

Editorial Material Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

COVID-19 illness in native and immunosuppressed states: A clinical?therapeutic staging proposal

Hasan K. Siddiqi et al.

JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION (2020)

Article Virology

The establishment of reference sequence for SARS-CoV-2 and variation analysis

Changtai Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Gold Nanoparticle-Enhanced and Roll-to-Roll Nanoimprinted LSPR Platform for Detecting Interleukin-10

Seung Hee Baek et al.

FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A SARS-CoV-2 protein interaction map reveals targets for drug repurposing

David E. Gordon et al.

NATURE (2020)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Antibody Tests in Detecting SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Meta-Analysis

Panagiota Kontou et al.

DIAGNOSTICS (2020)

Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Severe COVID-19: A Review of Recent Progress With a Look Toward the Future

Peng Xie et al.

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

An improvement on the conversion efficiency of Si/CZTS solar cells by LSPR effect of embedded plasmonic Au nanoparticles

Serap Yigit Gezgin et al.

OPTICAL MATERIALS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recombinant human ACE2: potential therapeutics of SARS-CoV-2 infection and its complication

Xiaocong Pang et al.

ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA (2020)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Discovery of Aptamers Targeting the Receptor-Binding Domain of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein

Yanling Song et al.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Analytical

Molecular Diagnosis of COVID-19: Challenges and Research Needs

Wei Feng et al.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

Review Medicine, General & Internal

Prevalence of Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection A Narrative Review

Daniel P. Oran et al.

ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (2020)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Sensitivity assessment of droplet digital PCR for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Luca Falzone et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Presence of mismatches between diagnostic PCR assays and coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 genome

Kashif Aziz Khan et al.

ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE (2020)

Review Cell Biology

Transmission Routes Analysis of SARS-CoV-2: A Systematic Review and Case Report

Huanjie Li et al.

FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2020)

Article Virology

Comparison of commercial lateral flow immunoassays and ELISA for SARS-CoV-2 antibody detection

Maria Martinez Serrano et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY (2020)

Article Virology

Evaluation of rapid antigen test for detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus

Gannon C. K. Mak et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY (2020)

Article Virology

Evaluation of the EUROIMMUN Anti-SARS-CoV-2 ELISA Assay for detection of IgA and IgG antibodies

Kathleen G. Beavis et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY (2020)

Article Virology

Real-time PCR-based SARS-CoV-2 detection in Canadian laboratories

Jason J. LeBlanc et al.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY (2020)

Review Biology

Sex differences in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates and the potential link to prostate cancer

Dimple Chakravarty et al.

COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY (2020)

Article Physics, Applied

Enhancing sensitivity of lateral flow assay with application to SARS-CoV-2

Tao Peng et al.

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Molecular Architecture of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus

Hangping Yao et al.

Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

False Negative Tests for SARS-CoV-2 Infection - Challenges and Implications

Steven Woloshin et al.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2020)

Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

COVID-19 Clinical Diagnostics and Testing Technology

Cindy H. Chau et al.

PHARMACOTHERAPY (2020)

Review Surgery

The socio-economic implications of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19): A review

Maria Nicola et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and its natural environmental impacts

P. F. Rupani et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Massive and rapid COVID-19 testing is feasible by extraction-free SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR

Ioanna Smyrlaki et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Colorimetric Test for Fast Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Nasal and Throat Swabs

Bartolomeo Della Ventura et al.

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