Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Song, Jestin Gage Wright, Morgan J. Anderson, Sabari Rajendran, Zhaoyang Ren, Duy H. Hua, Jessica E. Koehne, M. Meyyappan, Jun Li
Summary: Proteases are critical signaling molecules and prognostic biomarkers for many diseases, and there is a demand for techniques that can rapidly detect extracellular protease activity. This study demonstrates an activity-based electrochemical biosensor for the detection of cathepsin B activity in human serum with high sensitivity and specificity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Edi Piasentier, Nicoletta Pizzutti, Giovanna Lippe
Summary: The study measured Cathepsin B activity in hams from the main Italian prosciutto PDOs: Parma, San Daniele, and Toscano. Different PDOs showed significantly different Cathepsin B ripening trends during the curing process, particularly in the initial and mid-curing stages, indicating that processing conditions can influence the quality of prosciutto.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Keerakit Kaewket, Pattanaphong Janphuang, Peerawat Laohana, Nantawat Tanapongpisit, Wittawat Saenrang, Kamonwad Ngamchuea
Summary: In this study, silver microelectrode arrays were fabricated using photolithography for the analysis of H2O2 in low ionic strength samples. The developed sensor showed excellent repeatability and reproducibility, and could detect H2O2 directly without the addition of supporting electrolyte.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fabien Lecaille, Thibault Chazeirat, Ahlame Saidi, Gilles Lalmanach
Summary: This review discusses the role of human cysteine cathepsin V in various biological and pathophysiological processes. It provides an overview of the molecular aspects, including genomic organization, protein structure, and substrate specificity. The dysregulation of cathepsin V expression and activity is related to the progression of malignancies and vascular disorders. The article highlights the potential of cathepsin V as a therapeutic target.
MOLECULAR ASPECTS OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alessandro Di Spiezio, Andre R. A. Marques, Lina Schmidt, Niklas Thiessen, Lisa Gallwitz, Jens Fogh, Udo Bartsch, Paul Saftig
Summary: Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a childhood neurodegenerative disorder characterized by disturbed autophagic flow and pathological accumulation of proteins. Therapeutic clearance of protein aggregates was demonstrated in NCL10 mice by dosing with recombinant human pro-cathepsin-D.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Rong Zheng Huang, Xuzhe Wang, Chunhui Ma, Fanfan Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of condensed tannins (CT) from sainfoin on protease activity, keystone bacteria, and metabolome during sainfoin ensiling. The results showed that CT inhibited protease activity and decreased proteolysis by inhibiting lactobacillus activity.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miyu Okamoto, Kenta Shimba, Akihiro Kamono, Kiyoshi Kotani, Yasuhiko Jimbo
Summary: The study successfully developed a culture system to measure the spatial dynamics of reentry-like activity, revealing that a simple purification process is sufficient to induce reentry-like activity, which occurs mainly through changes in inter-beat intervals and conduction block for initiation and termination.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peter Smyth, Jutharat Sasiwachirangkul, Rich Williams, Christopher J. Scott
Summary: This review provides an overview of the distinctive properties and roles of cathepsin S (CTSS) within the lysosomal cysteine cathepsin family. It highlights the various pathologies in which CTSS has been implicated and provides an update on the clinical progress towards specific inhibitors. CTSS is considered a significant biomarker and potential therapeutic target.
MOLECULAR ASPECTS OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammed F. Gholam, Niharika Bala, Yunus E. Dogan, Abdel A. Alli
Summary: The expression of the MARCKS family of proteins in the kidneys is important for regulating the renal epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) and blood pressure. MARCKS function is controlled by post-translational modifications such as myristoylation, phosphorylation, and proteolysis. Proteases that cleave ENaC and MARCKS have been implicated in hypertension. This study investigated MARCKS protein expression and proteolysis, PKC isoform expression, and protease expression and activity in diabetic db/db mouse kidneys. The results suggest that increased proteolysis of renal MARCKS, upregulation of the cathepsin proteolytic pathway, and increased PKC expression may contribute to the development of high blood pressure in diabetes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Usman Ahmed, Mehwish Manzoor, Sehrish Qureshi, Muzna Mazhar, Arj Fatima, Sana Aurangzeb, Mehwish Hamid, Khalid Mohammed Khan, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Yasmeen Rashid, Ayaz Anwar
Summary: In this study, ten synthetic Acridinone derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their anti-amoebic and cysticidal activities against A. castellanii and N. fowleri. The results showed that these derivatives exhibited potential therapeutic activity against both amoebae. Compound VII showed strong anti-amoebic activity against A. castellanii, while compound IX showed strong activity against N. fowleri.
Article
Biophysics
Mingyi Xia, Busra Nur Agca, Tomoko Yoshida, Jiwon Choi, Usamma Amjad, Kade Bose, Nikol Keren, Shahar Zukerman, Michael J. Cima, Ann M. Graybiel, Helen N. Schwerdt
Summary: We developed a flexible electrode-thread array for recording dopamine neurochemicals from multiple subcortical targets, which has the potential for various applications in neuroscience and clinical treatment.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher M. Richards, Sabrina Jabs, Wenjie Qiao, Lauren D. Varanese, Michaela Schweizer, Peter R. Mosen, Nicholas M. Riley, Malte Klussendorf, James R. Zengel, Ryan A. Flynn, Arjun Rustagi, John C. Widen, Christine E. Peters, Yaw Shin Ooi, Xuping Xie, Pei-Yong Shi, Ralf Bartenschlager, Andreas S. Puschnik, Matthew Bogyo, Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Catherine A. Blish, Dominic Winter, Claude M. Nagamine, Thomas Braulke, Jan E. Carette
Summary: LYSET is a critical factor in the M6P trafficking machinery of cells, and mutations in LYSET can explain the phenotype of the associated disorder.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ashif Bhuiyan, Pratikkumar Rathod, Sarbani Ghoshal, Dibyendu Dana, Tuhin Das, Guoshen Li, Anna A. Dickson, Faiza Rafi, Gopal S. Subramaniam, Karl R. Fath, Suneeta Paroly, Emmanuel J. Chang, Sanjai K. Pathak
Summary: In this study, a novel human cathepsin B probe KDA-1 was developed and characterized for detecting active cellular cathepsin B. This probe is expected to have significant applications in functional proteomics involving human cathepsin B enzyme.
BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Sandra Olenic, Lim Heo, Michael Feig, Lee Kroos
Summary: This study reveals a novel mechanism of inhibition for intramembrane proteases, which has implications for relief from inhibition in vivo and the design of potential therapeutic inhibitors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anna Susloparova, Sophie Halliez, Severine Begard, Morvane Colin, Luc Buee, Sebastien Pecqueur, Fabien Alibart, Vincent Thomy, Steve Arscott, Emiliano Pallecchi, Yannick Coffinier
Summary: This study demonstrated the microfabrication and characterization of a transparent microelectrode array (MEA) system based on PEDOT:PSS for electrophysiology. The system showed excellent transparency, impedance, and stability over time under physiological conditions. Biocompatibility validation confirmed successful recording of spontaneous neuronal activity on the transparent PEDOT:PSS electrodes, indicating potential for both electrophysiology and fluorescence microscopy studies on neuronal cell cultures.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Nathaniel Metzger, Archana Sekar, Jun Li, Xianglin Li
Summary: This study developed a liquid-vapor two-phase model considering the counter flow of carbon dioxide gas, methanol, and water liquid solution in porous electrodes of DMFC. The pressure drop of carbon dioxide flow was found to be much higher than that of the liquid flow due to the higher volume flowrate of gas and limited availability of pores for gas flow. The model results suggest that the pore size distribution plays a more significant role in determining the gas pressure and mass transfer resistance than the thickness of the porous components.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY CONVERSION AND STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Yinlong Miao, Xinghui Li, Mengqing Zhang, Huafang Fan, Jinghan Gui
Summary: A 10-step gram-scale synthesis of 9,11-secosteroid pinnisterol E from inexpensive ergosterol is described. The synthesis features highly selective redox transformations, including regioselective olefin hydrogenation, acid-sensitive endoperoxide reduction, and regio- and diastereoselective dienone oxidation. The robustness of the strategy is demonstrated through the formal synthesis of 11(9 -> 7)abeo-steroid pleurocin B and the divergent synthesis of 9,11-secosteroids glaciasterol B and 6-keto-aplidiasterol B from inexpensive cholesterol.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Archana Sekar, Nathaniel Metzger, Sabari Rajendran, Ayyappan Elangovan, Yonghai Cao, Feng Peng, Xianglin Li, Jun Li
Summary: This study presents a highly active PtRu catalyst for the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC). The catalyst is based on a hybrid multifunctional catalyst support and demonstrates superior performance compared to commercial PtRu/C catalysts. The results highlight the potential of PtRu/TiO2/ONCNT-400 as an efficient catalyst for MOR in DMFC.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huijie Li, Jie Yang, Guangfu Wu, Zhengyan Weng, Yang Song, Yuxuan Zhang, Jeffrey A. Vanegas, Lori Avery, Zan Gao, He Sun, Yupeng Chen, Kevin D. Dieckhaus, Xue Gao, Yi Zhang
Summary: This study reports a new biosensor for amplification-free nucleic acid detection using Cas13a and ultrasensitive graphene field-effect transistors (gFETs). It achieves the detection of SARS-CoV-2 and RSV genome without target preamplifications, even at very low viral loads, making it one of the most sensitive nucleic acid diagnostic platforms to date.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Huafang Fan, Zongbo Tong, Zhaoyang Ren, Kanchan Mishra, Shunya Morita, Edruce Edouarzin, Lingaraju Gorla, Boris Averkiev, Victor W. Day, Duy H. Hua
Summary: This study reports a method for synthesizing chiral-substituted poly-N-vinyl-pyrrolidinones and stabilizing Cu/Au and Pd/Au nanoclusters using the synthesized polymers. The catalytic reactions using the polymer-encapsulated nanomaterials show chemoselectivity, regioselectivity, and stereoselectivity.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zan Gao, Guangfu Wu, Yang Song, Huijie Li, Yuxuan Zhang, Michael J. Schneider, Yingqi Qiang, Jackson Kaszas, Zhengyan Weng, He Sun, Bryan D. Huey, Rebecca Y. Lai, Yi Zhang
Summary: This study presents a flexible neural probe for multiplexed neurochemical monitoring using aptamers functionalized on graphene field-effect transistors (G-FETs). The neural probes demonstrate excellent flexibility, lightweight, and can monitor serotonin and dopamine with high sensitivity and selectivity. The developed methodology can be adapted for monitoring other neurochemicals.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jie Yang, Yang Song, Xiangyu Deng, Jeffrey A. Vanegas, Zheng You, Yuxuan Zhang, Zhengyan Weng, Lori Avery, Kevin D. Dieckhaus, Advaith Peddi, Yang Gao, Yi Zhang, Xue Gao
Summary: In this study, we successfully engineered the Leptotrichia wadei (Lwa) Cas13a protein by inserting different RNA-binding domains, resulting in enhanced collateral activity and improved sensitivity. By combining with an electrochemical method, our engineered variants showed the capability to detect the SARS-CoV-2 genome at extremely low concentrations without target preamplification. This study provides a highly sensitive approach for nucleic acid detection.
NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Mengqing Zhang, Huafang Fan, Yun Wang, Jinghan Gui
Summary: This study reports the first total synthesis of Myrmenaphthol A, a structurally unique phenolic steroid. The synthesis was completed in 10 steps from inexpensive, commercially available sitolactone. Key features of the synthesis include a Baran decarboxylative coupling and a Friedel-Crafts cyclization/olefin isomerization/aromatization cascade.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kamalambika Muthukumar, Sabari Rajendran, Archana Sekar, Ya Chen, Jun Li
Summary: In this study, a novel cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) was synthesized using divalent metal cation-mediated coprecipitation. The hybrid material, consisting of V2O5 nanoribbons and reduced graphene oxide nanosheets, showed improved performance in terms of specific capacity, stability, and rate performance.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yue Cao, Xingchi Chen, Avi Matarasso, Zizheng Wang, Yang Song, Guangfu Wu, Xincheng Zhang, He Sun, Xueju Wang, Michael R. Bruchas, Yan Li, Yi Zhang
Summary: Silicone elastomers are widely used in biomedical research and clinical medicine, but protein adsorption on their surfaces poses a challenge. This study presents a covalently attached slippery surface coating that effectively reduces protein adsorption on silicone elastomer surfaces. The results suggest potential applications of this coating in implantable medical devices, organs-on-chips, and other fields to prevent protein adsorption.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ahmed Al Mayyahi, Archana Sekar, Sabari Rajendran, Shusil Sigdel, Lianying Lu, Juan Wang, Guohong Wang, Jun Li, Placidus B. Amama
Summary: This study demonstrates a new photocatalyst that has high adsorption capacity and low band gap, enabling efficient NOx oxidation and conversion to non-toxic NO 3 through visible light. Compared to traditional photocatalysts, this hybrid catalyst shows higher NO conversion rate and less formation of harmful NO2, making it a promising approach for NOx abatement.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhengyan Weng, Zheng You, Huijie Li, Guangfu Wu, Yang Song, He Sun, Ava Fradlin, Camille Neal-Harris, Mengshi Lin, Xue Gao, Yi Zhang
Summary: The CRISPR Cas12a-gFET biosensor array is a novel platform for amplification-free, ultrasensitive, reliable, and highly specific detection of both single-stranded and double-stranded DNA targets. It utilizes the multiturnover trans-cleavage activity of CRISPR Cas12a for intrinsic signal amplification and the ultrasensitivity of gFET. The array of 48 sensors on a single chip enhances data reliability and enables the discrimination of single-nucleotide polymorphisms.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sabari Rajendran, Archana Sekar, Jun Li
Summary: The use of three dimensional (3D) conductive hosts is a promising strategy to alleviate dendrite formation in lithium metal anodes. However, the fundamental issues associated with the 3D hosts, such as formation of excessive solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and complicated Li deposition morphologies, have not been well studied. This study focuses on understanding these critical issues using vertically aligned carbon nanofiber (VACNF) array as a model 3D host. Various characterization tools are employed to elucidate the morphology and composition of electrodeposited Li (e-Li) and its associated SEI.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shusil Sigdel, Justin P. Wright, Jose Covarrubias, Archana Sekar, Kamalambika Mutthukumar, Stefan H. Bossmann, Jun Li, Arjun Nepal, Stephen Corkill, Christopher M. Sorensen
Summary: Explosions of benzene, toluene, and xylenes in the presence of O2 at different fuel-rich molar ratios were conducted, resulting in the production of graphene. The study also revealed the existence of two types of products: amorphous soot at a lower explosion temperature and few-layer graphene at a higher explosion temperature.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
John C. Douglin, Archana Sekar, Ramesh K. Singh, Zihua Chen, Jun Li, Dario R. Dekel
Summary: This study develops a core-shell catalyst support based on hydrogenated TiO2/carbon for the hydrogen oxidation reaction in anion-exchange membrane fuel cells. The catalyst exhibits improved oxophilicity and HOR activity, as well as greater size control of the catalyst nanoparticles. The synthesized PtRu/TiO2/C-400 electrocatalyst demonstrates respectable performance and short-term voltage stability in AEMFCs.
Article
Biophysics
Reza Khodadadi, Manouchehr Eghbal, Hamideh Ofoghi, Alireza Balaei, Ali Tamayol, Karen Abrinia, Amir Sanati-Nezhad, Mohamadmahdi Samandari
Summary: This paper introduces an integrated portable centrifugal microfluidic system that automates cell and fluid manipulation for complete blood counting (CBC) analysis at the point-of-care (POC). The system utilizes a specially designed microfluidic disc for cell separation, solution metering and mixing, and cell counting, and is equipped with a custom script for automated quantification of cells. The proposed method shows a strong correlation with the gold standard hematology analyzer for various blood parameters. The portable system offers simplicity, affordability, and low power consumption, making it a potential solution for improving healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings and remote areas.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Nabil H. Bhuiyan, Joon S. Shim
Summary: Developing herd immunity is crucial for changing the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. An AI-driven point-of-care testing platform has been proposed for analyzing the body's response to SARS-CoV-2, and it has been successfully used for quantifying viral proteins and antibodies in blood samples. A data-receptive web-based dashboard system has also been developed for real-time analysis of herd immunity progress.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Alexiane Godain, Timothy M. Vogel, Pascal Fongarland, Naoufel Haddour
Summary: This study provides comprehensive insights into the intricate relationship between shear stress and electroactive biofilms in microbial fuel cells, highlighting the pivotal role of shear stress in influencing the growth kinetics, electrical performance, and physical structure of the biofilms. The study also emphasizes the complexities of extracellular electron transfer mechanisms and the need for complementary metaproteomic analyses.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Linjie Wang, Yixin Chen, Yang Ji, Shujun Zheng, Fei Wang, Caolong Li
Summary: A paper-based biosensor incorporating surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and colorimetric detection has been developed for efficient quantification of intracellular glutathione (GSH). The biosensor exhibits excellent selectivity, stability, and precision, with low detection limits in both SERS and colorimetric modes. It has been successfully utilized for intracellular GSH detection and validated against a commercial GSH assay kit.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Quan Zhou, Jing Wang, Zhen Zhang, Alain Wuethrich, Richard J. Lobb, Matt Trau
Summary: This study presents a biosensor for sensitive detection of EMT-associated biomarkers on extracellular vesicles (EVs) surfaces during targeted therapy. Through longitudinal monitoring of patients, the biosensor shows its ability to identify the EMT-like phenotype switching on circulating EVs during the development of resistance.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Review
Biophysics
Pratika Rai, Sabrina N. Hoba, Celine Buchmann, Robert J. Subirana-Slotos, Christian Kersten, Tanja Schirmeister, Kristina Endres, Bernd Bufe, Alexey Tarasov
Summary: Proteases have been proposed as potential biomarkers for various pathological conditions. The development of protease biosensors offers a more efficient way to investigate dysregulated proteases. This review article presents different optical and electrochemical detection methods for designing biosensors for all major protease families.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Chengxin Liu, Xu Shen, Li Yan, Runlian Qu, Yue Wang, Yaqin He, Zixuan Zhan, Piaopiao Chen, Feng Lin
Summary: In this study, a homogeneous rapid electrochemical aptasensor was developed to quantitatively detect CTCs in lung cancer patients. The aptasensor utilized a DNA nanosphere structure and a complementary aptamer to specifically detect mucin 1 as a marker for CTCs. The assay exhibited high specificity and sensitivity, and the results were consistent with other detection methods.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
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.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Tenghua Zhang, Zihui Xie, Xiaohe Zheng, Yuxin Liang, Yao Lu, Hankang Zhong, Feiyang Qian, Yuqing Zhu, Ruiting Sun, Yan Sheng, Jiaming Hu
Summary: This study reports a technology based on cationic lipid-polymer hybrid nanoparticles for efficient extracellular vesicle (EV) enrichment and in-situ detection of internal microRNAs. The technology demonstrates high EV enrichment efficiency and sensitive internal RNA detection, making it potentially useful for early pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
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.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Lais Canniatti Brazaca, Amanda Hikari Imamura, Rodrigo Vieira Blasques, Jessica Rocha Camargo, Bruno Campos Janegitz, Emanuel Carrilho
Summary: The use of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (muPADs) for medical diagnosis is a growing trend due to their low cost, easy use, simple manufacturing, and potential for application in low-resource settings. This review focuses on the advances in muPADs for medical diagnostics, discussing their use in detecting various biomarkers in common human biofluids. The challenges of biomarker detection in each sample are examined, along with innovative techniques to overcome these limitations. The commercialization difficulties of muPADs are also considered, along with future trends such as wearable devices and integrated platforms.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
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
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
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.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Zepeng Kang, Yuanming Wang, Haiyan Song, Xueli Wang, Job Zhang, Zhiguang Zhu
Summary: By designing a wearable and flexible lactic-acid/O2 EBFC with an air-breathing biocathode, the limitations of biocathode are effectively solved. The optimal performance conditions are determined through experiments, and the EBFC is successfully applied to power a low-power device.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Huayun Chen, Zhiheng You, Yuhui Hong, Xiao Wang, Mingming Zhao, Yushi Luan, Yibin Ying, Yixian Wang
Summary: This study developed a colorimetric sensor array using gas-responsive two-dimensional metal-organic framework (MOF) composites for highly sensitive detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The dye/Zn-2(bim)(4) composites-based sensor arrays showed enhanced sensitivity and anti-interference properties. The findings demonstrate the potential use of dye/Zn-2(bim)(4) sensor arrays for early perception of plant diseases.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2024)