Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ewa Olechno, Anna Puscion-Jakubik, Katarzyna Socha, Malgorzata Elzbieta Zujko
Summary: Studies have shown that coffee infusions contain trace elements with antioxidant activity such as manganese, zinc, copper, iron, fluoride, chromium, and cobalt, which can contribute to meeting certain nutritional requirements. The origin of coffee beans and the type of water used may impact the mineral content in infusions, while the brewing method does not seem to have a significant role. Further research in this area is needed to explore the bioavailability of these micronutrients in coffee.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karolina Orywal, Katarzyna Socha, Patryk Nowakowski, Wojciech Zon, Barbara Mroczko, Maciej Perkowski
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the mineral content of dried wild-grown mushrooms and their contribution to daily reference intake. The results showed that dried Boletus edulis may be a potential source of selenium, while other microelements may serve only as additional supplements.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Halimeh Askari Sabzkoohi, Vicky Dodier, Georgios Kolliopoulos
Summary: This study presents a validated method for analyzing metals dissolved in deep eutectic solvents (DES) using a microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometer (MP-AES), which is crucial for solvometallurgical processing. The method was developed and validated for eleven metals in choline chloride based DES. The proposed method met the acceptability criteria for linearity, limit of detection, limit of quantification, accuracy, precision, and selectivity.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Kaminska, Giovanni Luca Romano, Robert Rejdak, Sandrine Zweifel, Michal Fiedorowicz, Magdalena Rejdak, Anahita Bajka, Rosario Amato, Claudio Bucolo, Teresio Avitabile, Filippo Drago, Mario Damiano Toro
Summary: This review summarizes the role of trace elements in the pathogenesis and prevention of glaucomatous diseases, emphasizing the genetic background associated with glaucoma-related abnormalities in physiological processes involving necessary trace elements for cell functioning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Edward Alain B. Pajarillo, Eunsook Lee, Dae-Kyung Kang
Summary: Trace metals like iron, manganese, copper, and zinc are essential for development, growth, and metabolism, with deficiencies or toxicities impacting health. The interaction between gut microbiota and trace metals plays a crucial role in host health, offering potential insights for therapeutic strategies.
Review
Plant Sciences
Khurram Bashir, Zarnab Ahmad, Takanori Kobayashi, Motoaki Seki, Naoko K. Nishizawa
Summary: Improving crop production in response to changing environmental conditions is a challenge for plant breeders and biotechnologists. Micronutrients like iron, zinc, manganese, and copper are essential for plant growth and reproduction, but must be carefully regulated to avoid toxicity. Understanding subcellular metal distribution and availability mechanisms is crucial for developing crops better suited to changing environmental conditions.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Katarzyna Kozak, Anna Papierniak-Wygladala, Malgorzata Palusinska, Anna Barabasz, Danuta Maria Antosiewicz
Summary: NRAMP genes play an important role in maintaining metal homeostasis in plant cells. In this study, NtNRAMP3, a protein in tobacco, was identified and functionally characterized. The results suggest that NtNRAMP3 may be involved in metal uptake. It is mainly expressed in the xylem of tobacco leaves.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Irena Kostova
Summary: The study of biogenic metals and their compounds in medical practice has shown their comprehensive usage. These metals have different chemical properties and biological functions, allowing them to form coordination complexes and catalyze oxy-reduction interactions. Deficiency or excess of these metals can lead to pathological obstacles.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kashif Saeed, Fatiha Kalam Nisa, Muna Ali Abdalla, Karl Hermann Muehling
Summary: The study found that selenium treatments caused significant changes in plant biomass and examined element concentrations under sulfur deprivation or enrichment conditions. Selenium promoted sulfur accumulation in sulfur-treated plants and had a beneficial impact on minerals in roots grown under sulfur-limiting conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jim R. Crush, Lily Ouyang, Greig R. Cousins
Summary: The study found that micronutrient levels, except for selenium, were still meeting or exceeding grazing animal requirements in low-Cd chicory progeny, while cobalt and selenium concentrations were below recommended levels for sustaining animal health on New Zealand pastures. Monitoring the concentrations of these micronutrients in breeding programmes for low-Cd chicory is recommended to ensure the use of plants with the highest shoot concentrations of both elements.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cheng-Yu Li, Xin-Yu Li, Liang Shen, Hong-Fang Ji
Summary: Transition metal ions play a regulatory role in the gut microbiota, with this paper providing a comprehensive discussion on the effects of four types of transition metal ions (iron, copper, zinc, and manganese) on gut microbiota based on 20 animal model and human studies. Both deficiency and supplementation of these transition metal ions on the gut microbiota were considered, along with potential mechanisms governing their regulatory effects.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Michael C. Haibach, Shashank Shekhar, Tonia S. Ahmed, Andrew R. Ickes
Summary: Nonprecious-metal-catalyzed alternatives are gaining increasing interest in academia and the pharmaceutical industry due to their lower cost, better sustainability, and lower toxicity compared to powerful precious metal transformations. This selection of articles published from March to June 2022 aims to highlight relevant examples of nonprecious metal catalysis (NPMC) in pharmaceutical development, with the goal of inspiring academic and industrial innovation in NPMC through the discussions herein.
ORGANIC PROCESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kaja Michalczyk, Patrycja Kapczuk, Patrycja Kupnicka, Grzegorz Witczak, Barbara Michalczyk, Mateusz Bosiacki, Dariusz Chlubek, Aneta Cymbaluk-Ploska
Summary: This study investigated the differences in serum zinc, copper, iron, and manganese levels among different endometrial pathologies and found significant variations in trace metal concentrations. Menopausal status and BMI were identified as risk factors for endometrial cancer influenced by the concentrations of copper and zinc and their ratio.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jan Stefaniak, Barbara Lata
Summary: The uptake of N can impact kiwiberry yield and quality, but the relationship between increasing N dose and micronutrient accumulation in leaves and fruit is still unclear.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mette M. Berger, Alan Shenkin, Anna Schweinlin, Karin Amrein, Marc Augsburger, Hans-Konrad Biesalski, Stephan C. Bischoff, Michael P. Casaer, Kursat Gundogan, Hanna-Liis Lepp, Angelique M. E. de Man, Giovanna Muscogiuri, Magdalena Pietka, Loris Pironi, Serge Rezzi, Cristina Cuerda
Summary: This guideline aims to provide information for daily clinical nutrition practice regarding assessment, monitoring, and prescription of micronutrients (MNs), and proposes a consensus terminology to reduce confusion.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sylwia Parzych, Piotr Kwiatkowski, Monika Asztemborska, Lena Ruzik
EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Maria Hayder, Justyna Wojcieszek, Monika Asztemborska, Ying Zhou, Lena Ruzik
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2020)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Justyna Wojcieszek, Javier Jimenez-Lamana, Lena Ruzik, Joanna Szpunar, Maciej Jarosz
Article
Environmental Sciences
Justyna Wojcieszek, Javier Jimenez-Lamana, Lena Ruzik, Monika Asztemborska, Maciej Jarosz, Joanna Szpunar
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Malgorzata Jakubowska, Lena Ruzik
Summary: The study demonstrates that NADES can be used as an extractant for metal oxide NPs in plant material. Copper(II) oxide NPs were only found in ionic form in the solution, while cerium(IV) and titanium(IV) oxide NPs showed differential distribution in different parts of radish.
ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Zajda, A. Wroblewska, L. Ruzik, M. Matczuk
Summary: Conventional platinum-based anticancer therapies face challenges in drug distribution and severe side effects, highlighting the need for targeted delivery systems. Utilizing nanomaterials to develop Pt-based drug targeted delivery systems offers enhanced and selective delivery to cancer cells, paving the way for safer and more effective treatments. Experimental techniques and analytical methodologies are crucial for the characterization and development of novel therapies utilizing Pt-based DTDSs.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lena Ruzik, Aleksandra Dyoniziak
Summary: This research aimed to extract compounds of selected elements from different materials using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES), and compare the results with the fractionation of elements from certified element materials. The study confirmed the potential of NADES as extractants in speciation analysis and showed that using different NADES can extract multiple metal species from a single sample.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maria Hayder, Maciej Trzaskowski, Lena Ruzik
Summary: The study investigated the influence of different food components on metallic nanoparticles fate during in vitro gastrointestinal simulation, revealing that food matrix components significantly impact the size, shape, and behavior of nanoparticles. Possible explanations for the influence of main nutrient groups like lipids, protein, salts, saccharides, and vitamins on nanoparticles have been proposed.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lena Ruzik, Malgorzata Jakubowska
Summary: The popularity of plant-based food products has grown in response to the increasing demand for plant foods. This study analyzed the total arsenic content and its species in plant-based beverages purchased in Poland. The research validated a method for analyzing arsenic using high-performance liquid chromatography combined with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aleksandra Szuplewska, Jacek Sikorski, Magdalena Matczuk, Lena Ruzik, Bernhard K. Keppler, Andrei R. Timerbaev, Maciej Jarosz
Summary: This review discusses the importance of tracking the bioaccumulation and biodistribution of edible plant fertilizers enriched with nanosized forms of essential metals, Mn and Fe. The article emphasizes the gap in analytical methodologies for characterization, in vitro simulation, and safety testing of these promising nanomaterials. Guidance is provided for food chemists and technologists on analytical approaches.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Inga Sowik, Joanna Zajda, Lena Ruzik
Summary: The market for vegetarian and vegan products has been rapidly growing in recent years, driven by consumers who are choosing to limit their meat intake. Among vegan products, plant-based drinks, burgers, yoghurts, and cheese are the most popular choices.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Magdalena Matczuk, Lena Ruzik, Bernhard K. Keppler, Andrei R. Timerbaev
Summary: This brief review provides an overview of the emerging trends in nano-sized ion exchangers (NIEs) materials and their potential applications in chemical analysis and industry. The review focuses on NIE fabrication methods, ion-exchange behavior, and applications in areas such as solid-phase extraction, ion chromatography, etc. It also explores the potential of NIEs in controlled drug and contrast agent delivery.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lena Ruzik
Summary: This article introduces the synthesis methods of microalgae with active biological metal nanoparticles as a novel food, and discusses the metabolism of these nanoparticles in the human body. Through various analytical techniques, the safety of microalgae with nanoparticles as a food is proven.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Natalia Osowska, Kamil Paduszynski, Magdalena Matczuk, Lena Ruzik
Summary: This study optimized the extraction efficiency of selected metals from barley grass by using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and computational research. Factors such as time, temperature, and water quantity in the extraction process were found to crucially influence the efficiency of analytes transferring to the extractant. The results confirmed the effectiveness of NADES in extracting metals from plants, suggesting potential for future application in metal speciation analysis.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Justyna Wojcieszek, Lena Ruzik
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qian Wu, Li Tian, Xiangyu Shan, Huiling Li, Chao Li, Juan Lu
Summary: A novel ECL sensor was developed by modifying Fe3CuO4-Ru(bpy)3+ and GO-CdS@ZnS on the electrode for the detection of permethrin. The sensor exhibited high sensitivity and a wide detection range.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tingting Gong, Lei Liao, Bingying Jiang, Ruo Yuan, Yun Xiang
Summary: In this study, a fluorescent biosensing system for high sensitivity detection of MT was established using a new Ag+-stabilized DNA triplex probe (Ag+-SDTP) combined with catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) and CRISPR/Cas12a signal enhancements. The sensing method is able to selectively detect MT from other non-specific molecules and can achieve low level detection of MT in diluted human serums, demonstrating its potential for monitoring disease-specific MT biomarker at trace levels.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Estrella Sanz Rodriguez, Kyra Wood, Paul R. Haddad, Brett Paull
Summary: This study presents a simple, rapid, and reliable method for determining boron in aqueous solutions using suppressed ion chromatography coupled to electrospray ionisation-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. The method achieved a low limit of detection and demonstrated excellent analytical performance.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aline Cournut, Paul Moustiez, Yannick Coffinier, Christine Enjalbal, Claudia Bich
Summary: Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of senile dementia and is characterized by the aggregation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques in the brain. The A beta 1-42 peptide is considered the primary cause of neurotoxicity due to its insolubility and subsequent aggregation. A beta 1-42 and A beta 1-40 have been identified as relevant biomarkers for AD diagnosis, and SurfaceAssisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (SALDI-MS) was used to monitor the A beta 1-42/A beta 1-40 ratio without prior sample treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dotse Selali Chormey, Buse Tugba Zaman, Tulay Borahan Kustanto, Sezin Erarpat Bodur, Suleyman Bodur, Elif Ozturk Er, Sezgin Bakirdere
Summary: This review provides an overview of the harmful effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human health and introduces the methods for analyzing EDCs. Recent research has focused on using green chemicals, such as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), for microextraction to ensure environmental safety.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yan Zhang, Renfeng Xu, Jingjing Wu, Zhenghong Zhang, Yuhuang Wang, Hongqin Yang, Sheng Zhang
Summary: This study visualized the pore-like structures in prostate cancer cell membranes after treatment with the anticancer drug paclitaxel, demonstrating its mechanism of action related to oxidative damage.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chihong Ma, Qin Zhou, Jinjin Shi, Hua Gao, Di Huang, Huimin Xue, Han Wang, Zhenzhong Zhang, Sen Yang, Junli Zhang, Kaixiang Zhang
Summary: We developed a CRISPR-empowered electrochemical biosensor, named PER-E-CRISPR, for amplification-free and sensitive detection of miR-21. The biosensor combines the advantages of CRISPR/Cas13a and primer exchange reaction (PER) for target amplification. Under optimized conditions, the PER-E-CRISPR assay exhibits a linear range from 10-13 to 10-7 M and a limit of detection of 30.2 fM. The biosensor shows excellent performance in actual plasma, indicating promising prospects for miRNA detection in molecular diagnosis.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gang Liang, Jie Zhao, Yufei Gao, Tao Xie, Jianhui Zhen, Ligang Pan, Wenwen Gong
Summary: Molecular docking (MD) analysis is widely used for studying the interaction between aptamers and small molecules. This study established steady-state aptamers of tertiary structures (SATS) using specific aptamers of tetracycline antibiotics as docking models. Molecular docking results revealed multiple binding sites in the SATS of aptamers, with significant variations in binding free energy (BFE) and docking score (DS). The study also proposed a method for MD analysis based on SATS, providing insights into binding mode and predicting binding sites.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yixuan Xu, Changchang Teng, Huiping Dang, Dalong Yin, Lifeng Yan
Summary: Stable organic radical molecules with high NIR fluorescence quantum efficiency have been synthesized and encapsulated into nanoparticles, which show great potential for both photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) of tumors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu Su, Dandan Yang, Yanjie Wang, Jie Ding, Lan Ding, Daqian Song
Summary: In this study, a highly selective molecularly imprinted polymer Cu-MIPs@CS was designed and synthesized for bisphenol A (BPA). Cu-MIPs@CS showed significantly enhanced imprinting factor and selective factor towards BPA compared to MIPs@CS. It also exhibited superior discrimination ability between BPA and its structural analogue. Additionally, Cu-MIPs@CS were successfully applied as a solid phase extraction adsorbent for the determination of BPA in drinking water samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yi Qiao, Qiongdan Zhang, Yukun He, Tianguang Cheng, Jing Tu
Summary: Single cell heterogeneity plays an important role in many biological phenomena, and distinguishing cells with specific mutations is beneficial for clinical diagnosis and drug screening. This study introduces a gel plate platform that can distinguish cell types based on their phenotypes, with low equipment requirement. The gel platform has potential in point-of-care circumstances and single-cell stimulation responses that prioritize efficiency and simplicity.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chengke Wang, Shuyang Sun, Ping Wang, Huawei Zhao, Wenling Li
Summary: The food safety of aquatic products is a global concern. Nanotechnology-based analyses have advantages in the detection of bacteria, metal ions, and small molecule contaminants. This review summarizes the recent advances in biosensing strategies for aquatic products and highlights the application of nanomaterials, lateral flow-based biosensors, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, microfluidic chips, and molecular imprinting technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Liping Zhu, Zeng Tang, Xuemei Zhang, Li Zhu, Tian Meng, Linying Yu, Ting Xiao, Shasha Lu, Xiaoli Xiong, Xiurong Yang
Summary: A sensitive off-on electrochemiluminescence DNA sensor was developed using Exo III-assisted cascade amplification system. The sensor achieved high selectivity and ultra-high sensitivity in detecting target DNA by utilizing ECL and SPR effects. This study provides a new perspective for designing highly sensitive and programmable ECL biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tong Li, Mengxu Sun, Suping Xia, Ting Huang, Rong-Tian Li, Chunrong Li, Zong Dai, Jin-Xiang Chen, Jun Chen, Nuan Jia
Summary: Here, we developed a binary system based on DNA tetrahedron and fluorogenic RNA aptamers for highly specific and label-free mRNA imaging in living cells. This system achieved high specificity label-free detection of nucleic acids with a detection limit of 1.34 nM. The method has potential applications in early disease diagnosis and new drug development.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yao Zhao, Shu Zhang, Wang Yao, Yuxuan Zhu, Jing Qian, Juan Yang, Nianjun Yang
Summary: A new hierarchical nanostructured composite with high conductivity and catalytic activity is synthesized. The sensor exhibits significant catalytic effect and high sensitivity for monitoring the environmental endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA).
