{"title":"How Energy-offset Affects Seebeck Coefficient and Conductance of Molecular Junctions with Pyridyl Isomers","authors":"Lejia Wang, Wuxian Peng, Ningyue Chen, Yu Xie, Shengzhe Qiu, Yuan Li","doi":"10.1039/d5an00886g","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00886g","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates how the energy offset modulate the thermoelectric conversion in molecular junctions based on phenypyridyl isomers (PYPHE derivatives). By systematically varying the positions of nitrogen (N) atoms in the PYPHE groups, three structurally similar isomers were designed, and their charge transport behaviors under both electrical and temperature fields were examined. Experimental results reveal that the positional isomerization of N atoms can enhance thermoelectric properties by more than twofold while simultaneously improving the rectification ratio. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) measurements and density functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrate that the the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) of the molecules can be tuned closer to the Fermi level of the electrode, thereby reducing the energy offset. This optimization leads to improved thermoelectric conversion efficiency and rectification performance. This work elucidates precise nanoscale control over thermoelectric and conductance properties through molecular isomerization, offering new design strategies for designing the high-performance dual-functional molecular devices.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145127947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enzymatic synthesis of stable isotope-labeled SAM for screening hMAT2A inhibitors by using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry","authors":"Lingna Zheng, Haiyu Lu, Qing Yang, Yixian Liu, Chunjing Chen, Qianzhen Li, Xiang Gao","doi":"10.1039/d5an00705d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00705d","url":null,"abstract":"A high throughput method was developed for screening human MAT2A (hMAT2A) inhibitors by using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). The stable isotope deuterium-labeled S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-D3) was enzymatically synthesized by hMAT2A with using L-Met-D3 and ATP as substrates and used as the internal standard for enzyme activity assay, which could significantly improve the quantitative accuracy of high throughput screening.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145127943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AnalystPub Date : 2025-09-24DOI: 10.1039/d5an00957j
Mei Li, Tao Du, Qingyou Cai
{"title":"Amplified colorimetric detection of chloramphenicol based on gold nanoclusters and aptamer recognition-induced three-way junction","authors":"Mei Li, Tao Du, Qingyou Cai","doi":"10.1039/d5an00957j","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00957j","url":null,"abstract":"Herein, the new colorimetric aptasensor was prepared for the ultrasensitive detection of chloramphenicol (CAP) based on gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) and aptamer recognition-induced three-way junction (TWJ). In the presence of CAP, numerous TWJ structures were formed accompanied by the dissociation of trigger T. Then, lots of hairpins were dissociated from the AuNCs surface and the peroxidase-like activity of AuNCs was restored; therefore, the increased concentration of oxidized 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (oxTMB) generated a strong absorbance signal. The CAP concentration was proportional to the increased oxTMB level. Thereby, the new label-free colorimetric method was proposed to quantitatively detect CAP. At optimum conditions, the proposed method exhibited two linear dynamic ranges: from 0.16 pM to 16 pM and from 0.8 nM to 0.8 µM. with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.05 pM. Selectivity tests against other antibiotics demonstrated that the aptasensor showed an exceptional capability to specifically detect CAP. Furthermore, the effectiveness of this sensor was validated by performing recovery tests in lake water and spiked milk samples, producing recoveries of 94.38 % - 105.38 %.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145127946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AnalystPub Date : 2025-09-23DOI: 10.1039/d5an00851d
Melanie J. Bailey, Johanna von Gerichten, Kyle D.G. Saunders, Matt Spick
{"title":"Single-Cell Lipidomics: Performance Evaluation Across Four Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) Systems","authors":"Melanie J. Bailey, Johanna von Gerichten, Kyle D.G. Saunders, Matt Spick","doi":"10.1039/d5an00851d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00851d","url":null,"abstract":"Single-cell lipidomics holds tremendous promise for understanding a wide range of pathological conditions involving heterogenous cell populations, including infection, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and yet its widespread adoption has been hitherto limited. Although Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) is a globally established method for lipidomics, its application to single cells has been considered particularly challenging, if not impossible, due to the very low sample volume and the high dynamic range and structural complexity of cellular lipids. Recent advances have shown that LC-MS-based single-cell lipidomics is achievable, offering the benefit of sampling cells in their native state, as well as chromatographic separation to reduce matrix effects and enhance peak annotation. In this study, we advocate for wider adoption of single-cell lipidomics by demonstrating that a range of widely accessible LC-MS platforms can successfully generate single-cell lipid profiles. Using four distinct instrumental configurations, we provide a perspective on the achievable depth of coverage and annotation. We show that polarity switching, ion mobility spectrometry, and electron-activated dissociation significantly enhance both lipidome coverage and confidence in lipid identification from single cells.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145116909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AnalystPub Date : 2025-09-23DOI: 10.1039/d5an00846h
Cheng-Hao Ko, Wei-Yi Kong
{"title":"High-sensitivity SpectroChip-integrated LFIA platform for rapid point-of-care quantification of cardiovascular biomarkers","authors":"Cheng-Hao Ko, Wei-Yi Kong","doi":"10.1039/d5an00846h","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00846h","url":null,"abstract":"Timely and precise measurement of cardiovascular biomarkers is crucial for early diagnosis and effective management of heart disease. This study evaluates THE ONE InstantCare device, a point-of-care (POC) platform that integrates a SpectroChip technology with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs)-conjugated lateral flow immunoassays (LFIA). Using this platform, we quantified five clinically significant cardiovascular biomarkers: Troponin I (cTnI), Creatine Kinase Myocardial Band (CK-MB), N-terminal pro-B-type Natriuretic Peptide (NT-proBNP), <small>D</small>-dimer, and C-reactive Protein (CRP). Standard curves were generated from serial dilutions of known concentrations spiked into fetal bovine serum (FBS). Spectral data were averaged across three replicates and preprocessed using baseline correction and noise reduction techniques. Relative absorbance (Δ<em>A</em>) was calculated by subtracting the absorbance at 680 nm (baseline) from that at 530 nm (peak), minimizing baseline interference and enhancing quantitative accuracy. The platform achieved limits of detection (LOD) as low as 0.0124 ng mL<small><sup>−1</sup></small> (cTnI), 0.0342 ng mL<small><sup>−1</sup></small> (CK-MB), 0.1422 ng mL<small><sup>−1</sup></small> (NT-proBNP), 0.0213 ng L<small><sup>−1</sup></small> (<small>D</small>-dimer), and 0.0304 ng L<small><sup>−1</sup></small> (CRP) with <em>R</em><small><sup>2</sup></small> values above 0.98 for all calibration curves. Clinical validation using 47 patient serum samples showed strong agreement with the Abbott Alinity ci-series analyzer (<em>R</em><small><sup>2</sup></small> > 0.91, <em>r</em> > 0.95). Bland–Altman analysis confirmed consistency within 95% confidence intervals. These results highlight the potential of the proposed novel Point-of-Care (POC) system to deliver fast, reliable and affordable cardiovascular diagnostics in emergency care settings.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145116908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gold Nanoparticle/Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Film for Tattoo-Type Biosensor","authors":"Shuyi Sun, Satohiro Itagaki, Masashi Fujita, Yojiro Yamamoto, Hiroshi Shiigi","doi":"10.1039/d5an00583c","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00583c","url":null,"abstract":"Thin-film technology is important for the development of wearable devices. Layers of metals, such as chromium and nickel, can be formed on a substrate using conventional deposition techniques, including sputtering and vapor deposition. However, stability and biocompatibility issues have limited their application in wearable devices. This includes the deterioration of electrical conductivity due to corrosion and development of metal allergies. Furthermore, thin films are prone to cracking and peeling in response to shape changes owing to their lack of flexibility. To address these issues, we utilized cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), which exhibit lightweight, high strength, and excellent flexibility, and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), which are chemically stable and biocompatible, to fabricate a new conductive composite film. Because AuNPs and CNFs spontaneously combine in a mixed solution, the AuNP/CNF film was easily formed by filtration. The AuNP/CNF film electrode demonstrated almost the same electrode properties as a gold plate, exhibiting a typical current response (peak separation = 73 mV) in K<small><sub>3</sub></small>[Fe(CN)<small><sub>6</sub></small>] solution. The enzyme-modified electrode, with glucose oxidase immobilized on the AuNP/CNF film, showed good concentration dependence (detection limit: 0.010 mM) in the glucose concentration range of 0.010–20 mM. The Michaelis–Menten constant was estimated to be 5.2 ± 0.2 mM. The AuNP/CNF film exhibited excellent conductivity and flexibility, allowing real-time monitoring of electrical current response when attached to the skin, suggesting its potential as a flexible sensor electrode for wearable devices and smart textiles.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145116910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Breaking the double-stranded limitation: single-stranded cfDNA sequencing technology opens a new era of precision medicine","authors":"Ziyi Zhao, Dehui Zhu, Zhuoran Hou, Ying Zhou, Panmin Pan, Qinyu Ge","doi":"10.1039/d5an00632e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00632e","url":null,"abstract":"Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in human blood or bodily fluids has become a research and clinical focus since its discovery. The broad application of cfDNA relies on accurate and comprehensive characterization of its biological features. Currently, next generation- sequencing (NGS) remains the primary method for detecting and analyzing cfDNA, with the common library preparation strategy targeting double-stranded cfDNA fragment. Based on this strategy, researchers have identified a characteristic peak of 166 bp in cfDNA. However, short DNA, single-stranded DNA, and other irregular DNA structures and sequence information in cfDNA are often lost under such library preparation method. The emergence of single-stranded cfDNA sequencing library preparation methods effectively addresses this limitation, enabling systematic characterization of cfDNA’s structural and sequence features, thereby providing more accurate non-invasive diagnostic materials for clinical applications. This review systematically summarizes single-stranded cfDNA library preparation techniques and clinical applications of plasma cfDNA, laying the foundation for its broader utilization.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145083838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AnalystPub Date : 2025-09-17DOI: 10.1039/d5an00221d
Geneva Indongo,Merin K Abraham,Greeshma Rajeevan,Arathy B Kala,Dheyaa Mohammed Dhahir,Sony George
{"title":"Turn-on fluorescence sensing of histidine in body fluids: unveiling its oncogenic potential as a cancer risk biomarker.","authors":"Geneva Indongo,Merin K Abraham,Greeshma Rajeevan,Arathy B Kala,Dheyaa Mohammed Dhahir,Sony George","doi":"10.1039/d5an00221d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00221d","url":null,"abstract":"Histidine plays a crucial role in biological processes and is linked to cancer pathophysiology, making it a promising biomarker indicative of cancer risk. In this study, we developed a fluorescence turn-on probe using bovine serum albumin stabilized copper nanoclusters (CuNCs) quenched with Cu2+ for the selective detection of histidine. Cu2+ primarily quenches the fluorescence of CuNCs via the inner filter effect (IFE). Histidine restores fluorescence by chelating Cu2+, thereby reducing its quenching interaction with the nanoclusters and modulating the surface environment. Histidine also suppresses non-radiative decay via coordination, disrupting Cu2+ induced aggregation. The probe demonstrates sensitivity with a limit of detection (LOD) of 3.61 μM and specificity against various biomolecules. Real sample analyses of saliva using the probe confirmed excellent recovery rates, validating its potential for non-invasive cancer biomarker detection. Additionally, a preliminary paper strip assay confirmed the feasibility of point of care histidine sensing. This work shows the diagnostic and screening potential of CuNCs/Cu2+ probes for use at home and resource-limited settings.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145071911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AnalystPub Date : 2025-09-17DOI: 10.1039/d5an00758e
Madison L Williams,Stefan Cretnik,Lucas Lüthy,Tom Flug,Michael Stebler,Emanuela Gionfriddo
{"title":"Comparison of solid phase microextraction geometries for effective preconcentration of volatile per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.","authors":"Madison L Williams,Stefan Cretnik,Lucas Lüthy,Tom Flug,Michael Stebler,Emanuela Gionfriddo","doi":"10.1039/d5an00758e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00758e","url":null,"abstract":"Neutral per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) serve as precursors to perfluorinated acids, and their transformation contributes to the ongoing release of legacy PFAS contaminants into the environment. The accurate and efficient extraction of neutral, volatile PFAS remains a critical analytical challenge. In this study, we evaluated the impact of solid phase microextraction (SPME) geometry and agitation methods on extraction performance using SPME-fiber and SPME-arrow devices in headspace (HS) and direct immersion (DI) extraction modes. Agitation of the samples during extraction was conducted with a cycloid-shaped Heatex agitator at 600 rpm and compared to an orbital shaker at 250 rpm. Results demonstrated that SPME-arrow devices offered enhanced sensitivity and broader linear dynamic ranges for fluorotelomer alcohols such as 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoro-1-hexanol (4:2 FTOH). In contrast, SPME-fibers showed improved response for hydrophobic, semi-volatile analytes such as N-methylperfluorooctanesulfonamidoethanol (MeFOSE) with lower limits of quantitation (0.005 μg L-1-0.25 μg L-1). The influence of extraction mode on SPME-geometry was systematically investigated with residual plots (DI-HS) reaffirming the propensity for extraction by DI of hydrophobic, semi-volatile analytes and volatile analytes by HS. The Heatex agitator improved extraction efficiency for diffusion-limited compounds by enhancing convective mixing and reducing mass transfer resistance in the boundary layer. Extraction time profiles suggested the occurrence of competitive adsorption at extraction times longer than 35 min. These findings underscore the importance of tailoring SPME parameters - agitation type, extraction mode, time, and sorbent geometry - when developing sample preparation workflows for analysis of neutral volatile PFAS.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"71 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145071912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AnalystPub Date : 2025-09-17DOI: 10.1039/d5an00544b
Jingwen Chen, Shengrong Yu, Gege Xie, Rong Feng, Wei Cui, Ren Cai, Keqi Tang, Nengchong Zhang, Yongxiang Wu
{"title":"Construction of an endogenously activated nanoamplifier for high-sensitivity detection and multimodal bioimaging of Alzheimer’s disease","authors":"Jingwen Chen, Shengrong Yu, Gege Xie, Rong Feng, Wei Cui, Ren Cai, Keqi Tang, Nengchong Zhang, Yongxiang Wu","doi":"10.1039/d5an00544b","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/d5an00544b","url":null,"abstract":"Based on DNA hairpin structure, MnO₂ nanoflowers, and Tf-AuNCs, an endogenously-activated Tf-AuNCs-DNA@MnO2 multifunctional nanoamplifier was developed for the sensitive detection of microRNA-9 (miR-9) and efficient multimodal bioimaging in living AD cells and brain tissues by two-photon near-infrared fluorescence imaging (TP-NIRFI), fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The Tf-AuNCs-DNA@MnO2 multifunctional nanoamplifier exhibits superior two-photon near-infrared (TP-NIR) properties and extended fluorescence lifetimes. By an enzyme-free amplification technique. i.e., hybridization chain reaction (HCR), this approach can detect miR-9 with high selectivity and sensitivity and a low limit of detection (LOD) of 396 pM. In the brain tissue of AD mice, TP-NIRFI achieved a penetration depth of 290 μm and enabled a clear distinction between wild-type and APP/PS1 transgenic mice. Moreover, MRI could monitor H2O2 that induced activation of the multifunctional nanoamplifier in real time. More importantly, the Tf-AuNCs-DNA@MnO2 multifunctional nanoamplifier could monitor in real-time the dynamic changes of endogenous miR-9 induced by Aβ oligomers in HT-22 cells with multimodal imaging technology. Therefore, Tf-AuNCs-DNA@MnO2 multifunctional nanoamplifier can provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the occurrence and development of AD, offering a new method and a powerful tool for early diagnosis of the diseases.","PeriodicalId":63,"journal":{"name":"Analyst","volume":"73 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145072322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}