Ningning Guo, Jia Yang, Yixuan Li, Weiing Wang, Xiwen Liang, Qi Xu, Linna Du, Jing Qin
{"title":"A review of a colorimetric biosensor based on Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanozymes for food safety detection.","authors":"Ningning Guo, Jia Yang, Yixuan Li, Weiing Wang, Xiwen Liang, Qi Xu, Linna Du, Jing Qin","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05679-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05679-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The issue of food safety poses a significant threat to human health. The colorimetric sensing method offers a highly sensitive response, visualization, and easy operation, making it highly promising for applications in the field of bioanalysis. Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanomaterials not only possess the advantages of a straightforward preparation method, customizable functionalities, and facile surface modification, but also exhibit excellent peroxidase activity. The colorimetric biosensor based on a Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanozyme is highly sensitive and has a low detection limit, making it widely recognized in the field of food safety detection. The review provides a summary of synthesis methods for Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanozymes and discusses the effects of different synthesis methods on their structures. Additionally, the catalytic mechanism of the Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanozyme and the influence of particle size, structure, pH, metal doping, and surface modifications on the peroxide activity are analyzed. Finally, we introduce the application of colorimetric sensors based on Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanozymes in detecting antioxidants, heavy metal ions, pesticides, antibiotics, foodborne pathogen toxins, and other food additives and contaminants. This review is expected to provide reference and inspiration for future research on food safety detection through colorimetric sensors based on Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanozymes.</p>","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142816905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Miren López de Alda, Susan D Richardson, Kevin V Thomas, Nikolaos S Thomaidis
{"title":"New trends in the environmental analysis of pollutants.","authors":"Miren López de Alda, Susan D Richardson, Kevin V Thomas, Nikolaos S Thomaidis","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05695-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05695-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142821742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daryna Mruga, Sergei Dzyadevych, Oleksandr Soldatkin
{"title":"Development and optimisation of the biosensor for aspartate aminotransferase blood level determination.","authors":"Daryna Mruga, Sergei Dzyadevych, Oleksandr Soldatkin","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05682-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05682-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This work presents the development and optimisation of an amperometric biosensor for determining aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity in blood serum, using glutamate oxidase and platinum disc electrodes. AST is a key biomarker for diagnosing cardiovascular and liver diseases. The biosensor's bioselective membrane composition and formation protocol and the working solution (aspartate 8 mM, α-ketoglutarate 2 mM, pyridoxal-5-phosphate 100 µM) were optimised. The sensor demonstrated high selectivity, stability (70% retention over 2 months at - 18 °C), and sensitivity (2.37 nA min⁻<sup>1</sup> per 10 U L⁻<sup>1</sup>), with a dynamic range of 0-500 U L⁻<sup>1</sup> and a limit of detection of 1 U L⁻<sup>1</sup>. Comparative analysis showed the calibration curve method outperforms the standard addition method for AST measurement in serum samples. Additionally, a reference spectrophotometric technique was adapted for AST level determination, showing a strong correlation (r = 0.989) with the biosensor results. This research offers a fast, affordable, and accurate tool for early check-ups of liver and heart conditions. The biosensor's flexibility and ease of use make it suitable for further development into point-of-care testing and personalised healthcare techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142811764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alice Am, Laura Trapiella-Alfonso, Charlotte Izabelle, Bruno Saubamea, Bich-Thuy Doan, Fanny d'Orlyé, Anne Varenne
{"title":"Amphiphilic self-assembling peptides: formulation and elucidation of functional nanostructures for imaging and smart drug delivery.","authors":"Alice Am, Laura Trapiella-Alfonso, Charlotte Izabelle, Bruno Saubamea, Bich-Thuy Doan, Fanny d'Orlyé, Anne Varenne","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05650-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05650-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rational design of self-assembled peptide-based nanostructures for theranostics applications requires in-depth physicochemical characterization of the peptide nanostructures, to understand the mechanism and the interactions involved in the self-assembly, allowing a better control of the objects' physicochemical and functional properties for theranostic applications. In this work, several complementary characterization methods, such as dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, circular dichroism, Taylor dispersion analysis, and capillary electrophoresis, were used to study and optimize the self-assembly of pH-sensitive short synthetic amphiphilic peptides containing an RGD motif for active targeting of tumor cells and smart drug delivery. The combined methods evidenced the spontaneous formation of nanorods (L = 50 nm, d = 10 nm) at pH 11, stabilized by β-sheets. To complement with imaging properties for diagnosis, a new strategy was developed by designing an optimized peptide sequence to allow for efficient functionalization with a contrast agent, while preserving the self-assembling properties. Co-assemblies of the peptide and its derivatives, after peptide modification with a gadolinium complex, exhibited similar nanorod structures and required properties for drug delivery and imaging applications in vivo.</p>","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142798913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matan Birenboim, Nimrod Brikenstein, David Kenigsbuch, Jakob A Shimshoni
{"title":"Aquaphotomics study of fresh cannabis inflorescence: near infrared spectral analysis of water matrix structures.","authors":"Matan Birenboim, Nimrod Brikenstein, David Kenigsbuch, Jakob A Shimshoni","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05685-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05685-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aquaphotomics is an approach that describes the water-light interactions in aqueous solutions or biological systems and retrieves information about the nature of the underlying water-related interactions. We evaluated the water spectral pattern (WASP) and water matrix structure of freshly harvested cannabis inflorescence from seven different chemovars using near-infrared (NIR) spectral data coupled with chemometric models. Six activated water bands-1342, 1364, 1384, 1412, 1440, and 1462 nm, occurred consistently in all of the spectrum exploration steps as well as in the partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) steps. However, according to major class and chemovar aquagram values, the largest spectral variation was associated with the following bands: 1412, 1364, 1374, 1384, 1488, and 1512 nm. A strong positive correlation between 1364, 1374, and 1384 nm aquagram values and a strong negative correlation between 1412 and 1512 nm aquagram values were observed through all aquagram analysis steps. These water activated bands were found to serve as good discriminators and classifiers according to either major class or chemovar. Furthermore, significant differences in the water matrix structure of different cannabis chemovars were observed, with the highest variations associated with the presence of free water molecules, small molecule solvation shells, extent of strongly bound water, and the number of hydrogen bonds per water molecule. Minor cannabinoids and terpenes such as cannabigerolic acid and (-)-guaiol displayed relatively high correlations with these bands. The results of this study suggest that the most accurate way to explore the cannabis inflorescence water matrix spectral pattern is by chemovars and not by major classes.</p>","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142798914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regulating the surface chemistry of covalent organic frameworks for enhancement cationic dye removal and identification.","authors":"Xiaoli Zhou, Wenjuan Lei, Xiaohuan Qin, Xiaofen Lai, Kun Hu, Shulin Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05687-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05687-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Simultaneous removal and identification of trace-level cationic dye pollutants from water is both important and challenging owing to their highly polar and complex sample matrices. In this study, three covalent organic frameworks (COFs) were synthesized using 2, 4, 6-triformylphloroglucinol with ethidium bromide (EB) containing positively charged groups, 3, 5-diaminobenzoic acid (DABA) containing negatively charged groups, and p-phenylenediamine (Pa) lacking charged groups. These were named EB-COFs, TpPa-1, and DP-COFs, respectively, and were employed as adsorbents for the extraction and identification of cationic dyes. The adsorption performance of the three COFs toward methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV) was investigated. By incorporating carboxyl groups into DP-COFs, the surface chemistry of the adsorbent was effectively tailored, enabling complete exploitation of selective cationic sites. This facilitated dynamic interactions with cationic dyes through multiple adsorption mechanisms, including electrostatic, π-π, and H-bonding interactions. DP-COFs exhibited high adsorption capacities for MB and CV, achieving 383 and 326 mg g<sup>-1</sup>, respectively. The adsorption behavior was further analyzed using adsorption isothermals, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Moreover, DP-COFs were employed as a matrix in laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LDI-TOF MS) to adsorb and directly identify both cationic dyes without the need for an elution process. This approach demonstrated high sensitivity, high reproducibility, low background interference, and excellent salt tolerance. The limits of detection for MB and CV were 0.12 and 0.04 ng mL<sup>-1</sup>, respectively, representing improvements of 166-fold and 225-fold compared with using DP-COFs solely as a matrix. Recovery rates of both dyes in spiked industrial wastewater and lake water samples ranged from 81.4 to111.1% with RSDs of 1.9-6.3%. These results highlight the high reliability of the proposed method.</p>","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142793916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Da-Hye Lee, Hee-Bong Yoo, Kee-Suk Hong, Sang-Ryoul Park, Sangkyun Jeong, Inchul Yang
{"title":"Development of gene-in-plasmid DNA reference materials certified by single-molecule counting.","authors":"Da-Hye Lee, Hee-Bong Yoo, Kee-Suk Hong, Sang-Ryoul Park, Sangkyun Jeong, Inchul Yang","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05675-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05675-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The mole, the SI unit for measuring the amount of a substance, was redefined as a fixed number of entities. This definition enables straightforward quantification of substances by counting individual entities. Counting proves particularly effective for quantifying large and discrete biological entities such as DNA, proteins, viruses, and cells, which are challenging to quantify via traditional physical or chemical methods. In this study, we detail our approach to develop gene reference materials certified through single-molecule counting, which enables mole-traceable measurements. We quantified three plasmid DNA constructs, each carrying a specific gene of interest, via single-molecule counting. The resulting values were cross-validated via digital PCR and LC‒MS. Sequence impurities in the certified reference materials were quantified via single-molecule real-time sequencing, whereas fragment impurities were quantified via two-color digital PCR analysis. We precisely accounted for various sources of uncertainty, including measurement precision, weighing, homogeneity, and impurities, when estimating the total uncertainty of the reference materials. In conclusion, a practical format for gene-based DNA reference materials, a measurement method to achieve metrological traceability, and methods for quantifying fragments and sequence impurities were developed and implemented in this study. We anticipate that our gene-based DNA reference materials will serve as valuable higher-order standards for the calibration of other methods or reference materials for DNA quantification in a variety of bioanalytical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142793984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Pieri, Francesco Siano, Pascale Basilicata, Angela Simonelli, Francesco Addeo, Gianluca Picariello
{"title":"Proteomics for forensic identification of saliva and vomit in a case of alleged rape.","authors":"Maria Pieri, Francesco Siano, Pascale Basilicata, Angela Simonelli, Francesco Addeo, Gianluca Picariello","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05674-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05674-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In crime investigations, the unambiguous identification of biological traces can be decisive for framing the events. In this study, we applied proteomics to analyze scant amounts of biological residues in the context of an alleged rape case, focusing on the detection of traces of vomit. We used high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) and two distinct proteomic workflows to identify proteins and possible proteolytic peptides in biological residues from clothing, bedding, and car upholstery from the alleged crime scene. Specifically, a fragment of pillowcase contained a protein pattern indicative of human saliva and a complex panel of peptides resulting from extensive hydrolysis of salivary proteins. The presence of partly digested proteins from bovine meat, wheat, and eggs, along with salivary and gastric enzymes, demonstrated the presence of vomit on the alleged victim's trousers, also providing insights into the recently consumed meal. A drop of cow's milk on the seat of the suspect's car was likely irrelevant to the criminal act. Other fabric samples showed only common contaminants, excluding significant biological traces or food-derived proteins. These findings support the judicial decision regarding consent to sexual intercourse, for which DNA individualization lacks evidentiary power, and establish a reference for annotating saliva and vomit traces in forensic investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142790602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kimberley A Frederick, Jessica Lubniewski, Lisa Dillenbeck, Rebecca MacNamara, Ian Berry, Anthony F Lagalante
{"title":"Collaborations with art museums: a course-based undergraduate research experience for analytical chemistry.","authors":"Kimberley A Frederick, Jessica Lubniewski, Lisa Dillenbeck, Rebecca MacNamara, Ian Berry, Anthony F Lagalante","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05667-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05667-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142790927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhijing Song, Chaoran Liu, Yaozhou Liu, Zheng Bian, Qing Sun, Ting He, Rong Su, Shengchun Huang, Ningbin Dai, Ke Li Zhao, Yan Li, Kai Liang
{"title":"Long-term dysregulation of plasma peptidome in mild and multiple COVID-19 recovered patients revealed by a novel efficient peptidomics workflow.","authors":"Zhijing Song, Chaoran Liu, Yaozhou Liu, Zheng Bian, Qing Sun, Ting He, Rong Su, Shengchun Huang, Ningbin Dai, Ke Li Zhao, Yan Li, Kai Liang","doi":"10.1007/s00216-024-05684-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-024-05684-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>After recovering from COVID-19, many patients experience \"long COVID\" symptoms. Existing research has predominantly focused on moderate to severe cases, with limited studies examining mild cases and recurrent infections. The circulating low-molecular-weight (LMW) peptidome, involving lipid metabolism, coagulation, and immune pathways, is crucial for understanding COVID-19's long-term effects. We developed a peptidomics workflow utilizing solid-phase extraction with highly wrinkled GO-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> composite materials (HWGO-F) and nanoLC-MS/MS detection. By altering the pH, HWGO-F enhances plasma peptide adsorption and purification. Compared to traditional methods, our workflow offers improved detection depth and reproducibility for over 70% of peptide signals with CV < 20%. We investigated plasma peptide profiles in mild COVID-19 patients post-recovery from single or second infections. The findings indicate persistent abnormalities in initial COVID-19 infections' plasma peptide profiles, gradually diminishing over time. Secondary infections prolong recovery. Disrupted functions include lipid metabolism, coagulation and complement cascades, and infection-related pathways. Lipid metabolism may normalize within 3 months, while coagulation and immune abnormalities can last 3-6 months. After secondary infections, lipid metabolism irregularities may last at least 1 month, with extended coagulation and immune imbalances. These results provide a theoretical foundation for understanding the widespread occurrence of long COVID and guide recovery care for mild cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":462,"journal":{"name":"Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142790929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}