Arkajyoti Dutta , Zoltan Szekely , Hakan Guven , Xiao-Ping Li , John E. McLaughlin , Nilgun E. Tumer
{"title":"A fluorescence anisotropy-based competition assay to identify inhibitors against ricin and Shiga toxin ribosome interactions","authors":"Arkajyoti Dutta , Zoltan Szekely , Hakan Guven , Xiao-Ping Li , John E. McLaughlin , Nilgun E. Tumer","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115580","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115580","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ricin is one of the most toxic substances known and a type B biothreat agent. Shiga toxins (Stxs) produced by <em>E. coli</em> (STEC) and <em>Shigella dysenteriae</em> are foodborne pathogens. There is no effective therapy against ricin or STEC and there is an urgent need for inhibitors. Ricin toxin A subunit (RTA) and A1 subunit of Stx2a (Stx2A1) bind to the C-terminal domain (CTD) of the ribosomal P-stalk proteins to depurinate the sarcin/ricin loop. Modulation of toxin-ribosome interactions has not been explored as a strategy for inhibition. Therefore, development of assays that detect inhibitors targeting toxin-ribosome interactions remains a critical need. Here we describe a fluorescence anisotropy (FA)-based competitive binding assay using a BODIPY-TMR labeled 11-mer peptide (P11) derived from the P-stalk CTD to measure the binding affinity of peptides ranging from 3 to 11 amino acids for the P-stalk pocket of RTA and Stx2A1. Comparison of the affinity with the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) assay indicated that although the rank order was the same by both methods, the FA assay could differentiate better between peptides that show nonspecific interactions by SPR. The FA assay detects only interactions that compete with the labeled P11 and can validate inhibitor specificity and mechanism of action.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003269724001246/pdfft?md5=a6c263d17695c84cc0f06483b236bcd5&pid=1-s2.0-S0003269724001246-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141199154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fina Amreta Laksmi , Kartika Sari Dewi , Isa Nuryana , Siti Eka Yulianti , Kharisma Panji Ramadhan , Moch Irfan Hadi , Yudhi Nugraha
{"title":"High-level expression of codon-optimized Taq DNA polymerase under the control of rhaBAD promoter","authors":"Fina Amreta Laksmi , Kartika Sari Dewi , Isa Nuryana , Siti Eka Yulianti , Kharisma Panji Ramadhan , Moch Irfan Hadi , Yudhi Nugraha","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115581","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115581","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A DNA polymerase from <em>Thermus aquaticus</em> remains the most popular among DNA polymerases. It was widely applied in various fields involving the application of polymerase chain reaction (PCR), implying the high commercial value of this enzyme. For this reason, an attempt to obtain a high yield of Taq DNA polymerase is continuously conducted. In this study, the <span>l</span>-rhamnose-inducible promoter rhaBAD was utilized due to its ability to produce recombinant protein under tight control in <em>E. coli</em> expression system. Instead of full-length Taq polymerase, an N-terminal deletion of Taq polymerase was selected. To obtain a high-level expression, we attempted to optimize the codon by reducing the rare codon and GC content, and in a second attempt, we optimized the culture conditions for protein expression. The production of Taq polymerase using the optimum culture condition improved the level of expression by up to 3-fold. This approach further proved that a high level of recombinant protein expression could be achieved by yielding a purified Taq polymerase of about 8.5 mg/L of culture. This is the first research publication on the production of Taq polymerase with N-terminal deletion in <em>E. coli</em> with the control of the rhaBAD promoter system.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141178833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Backiyalakshmi , U. Snekhalatha , Anela L. Salvador
{"title":"Recent advancements in non-invasive wearable electrochemical biosensors for biomarker analysis – A review","authors":"G. Backiyalakshmi , U. Snekhalatha , Anela L. Salvador","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115578","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115578","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A biomarker is a molecular indicator that can be used to identify the presence or severity of a disease. It may be produced due to biochemical or molecular changes in normal biological processes. In some cases, the presence of a biomarker itself is an indication of the disease, while in other cases, the elevated or depleted level of a particular protein or chemical substance aids in identifying a disease. Biomarkers indicate the progression of the disease in response to therapeutic interventions. Identifying these biomarkers can assist in diagnosing the disease early and providing proper therapeutic treatment. In recent years, wearable electrochemical (EC) biosensors have emerged as an important tool for early detection due to their excellent selectivity, low cost, ease of fabrication, and improved sensitivity. There are several challenges in developing a fully integrated wearable sensor, such as device miniaturization, high power consumption, incorporation of a power source, and maintaining the integrity and durability of the biomarker for long-term continuous monitoring. This review covers the recent advancements in the fabrication techniques involved in device development, the types of sensing platforms utilized, different materials used, challenges, and future developments in the field of wearable biosensors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141157826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K.S. Kokilambigai , V.M. Irina , K.C. Sheba Mariam , K. Adila , S. Kathirvel
{"title":"Comprehensive overview of analytical and bioanalytical methodologies for the opioid analgesics - Tramadol and combinations","authors":"K.S. Kokilambigai , V.M. Irina , K.C. Sheba Mariam , K. Adila , S. Kathirvel","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115579","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115579","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Synthetic opioids like Tramadol are used to treat mild to moderate pain. Its ability to relieve pain is about a tenth that of morphine. Furthermore, Tramadol shares similar effects on serotonin and norepinephrine to several antidepressants known as serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), such as venlafaxine and duloxetine. The present review paper discusses the recent developments in analytical methods for identifying drugs in pharmaceutical preparations and toxicological materials, such as blood, saliva, urine, and hair. In recent years, a wide variety of analytical instruments, including capillary electrophoresis, NMR, UV–visible spectroscopy, HPTLC, HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, and electrochemical sensors, have been used for drug identification in pharmaceutical preparations and toxicological samples. The primary quantification techniques currently employed for its quantification in various matrices are highlighted in this research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141134255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Touchpad-based immunochromatographic strip for detecting the skin surface proteins","authors":"Hyugo Tsukada , Mai Wako , Syunsuke Ueda , Kuniaki Nagamine","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115575","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study demonstrates, for the first time, the proof-of-concept of a novel immunosensor, a touchpad-based immunochromatographic strip, that non-invasively extracts and detects skin surface proteins. The strip was composed of a nitrocellulose membrane at the center, where a spot of anti-human IgG capture antibody was physically adsorbed. The capture antibody spot was covered with a glass fiber membrane impregnated with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) to extract skin surface proteins, avoiding direct contact of the human skin with the capture antibodies. Skin surface IgG was detected in two steps: (1) touching the capture antibody via a glass fiber membrane containing PBS, and (2) dipping the strip into the Au-nanoparticle-labeled secondary antibody to visualize the existence of the captured skin surface IgG on the strip. We qualitatively demonstrated that using a very small amount of PBS while maintaining contact with the skin, skin surface proteins can be concentrated and detected, even with a relatively low-sensitivity immunochromatographic chip. This sensor is expected to be a potential biosensor for the non-invasive diagnosis of the integrity of human skin.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141133266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validation of one-step reverse transcription digital PCR assays for Norovirus GI","authors":"Bomin Ko , Taejin Shin , Boram Kim , Da-Hye Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115576","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115576","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Regular monitoring of Norovirus presence in environmental and food samples is crucial due to its high transmission rates and outbreak potential. For detecting Norovirus GI, reverse transcription qPCR method is commonly used, but its sensitivity can be affected by assay performance. This study shows significantly reduced assay performance in digital PCR or qPCR when using primers targeting Norovirus GI genome 5291–5319 (NC_001959), located on the hairpin of the predicted RNA structure. It is highly recommended to avoid this region in commercial kit development or diagnosis to minimizing potential risk of false negatives.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003269724001209/pdfft?md5=79f03c6676d3608fb16a89de6bab090d&pid=1-s2.0-S0003269724001209-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141138850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chunyan Wu , Wendi Mu , Fangfang Wu , Hongmin Gao , Xinshui Ren , Jing Feng , Men Miao , Hehua Zhang , Dong Chang , Hongzhi Pan
{"title":"Electrochemical detection of myoglobin using an ultrasensitive label-free sensor derived from cubic-ZIF67@Au-rGOF-NH2 composite of MOF and GOF","authors":"Chunyan Wu , Wendi Mu , Fangfang Wu , Hongmin Gao , Xinshui Ren , Jing Feng , Men Miao , Hehua Zhang , Dong Chang , Hongzhi Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115571","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115571","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Markers of myocardial injury, such as myoglobin (Mb), are substances swiftly released into the peripheral bloodstream upon myocardial cell injury or altered cardiac activity. During the onset of acute myocardial infarction, patients experience a significant surge in serum Mb levels. Given this, precise detection of Mb is essential, necessitating the development of innovative assays to optimize detection capabilities. This study introduces the synthesis of a three-dimensional hierarchical nanocomposite, Cubic-ZIF67@Au-rGOF-NH<sub>2</sub>, utilizing aminated reduced graphene oxide and zeolite imidazolium ester framework-67 (ZIF67) as foundational structures. Notably, this novel material, applied in a label-free electrochemical immunosensor, presents a groundbreaking approach for detecting myocardial injury markers. Experimental outcomes revealed ZIF67 and AuNPs exhibit enhanced affinity and growth on the 3D-rGOF-NH<sub>2</sub> matrix, thus amplifying electrical conductivity while preserving the inherent electrochemical attributes of ZIF67. As a result, the Cubic-ZIF67@Au-rGOF-NH<sub>2</sub> label-free electrochemical immunosensor exhibited a broad detection range and high sensitivity for Mb. The derived standard curve was ΔIp = 16.67552lgC+275.245 (R = 0.993) with a detection threshold of 3.47 fg/ml. Moreover, recoveries of standards spiked into samples ranged between 96.3% and 108.7%. Importantly, the devised immunosensor retained notable selectivity against non-target proteins, proving its potential clinical utility based on exemplary sample analysis performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141140937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jahir Ahmed , M. Faisal , Jari S. Algethami , Mabkhoot Alsaiari , Mohammed Jalalah , Farid A. Harraz
{"title":"CeO2·ZnO@biomass-derived carbon nanocomposite-based electrochemical sensor for efficient detection of ascorbic acid","authors":"Jahir Ahmed , M. Faisal , Jari S. Algethami , Mabkhoot Alsaiari , Mohammed Jalalah , Farid A. Harraz","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115574","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115574","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ascorbic acid (AA), a prominent antioxidant commonly found in human blood serum, serves as a biomarker for assessing oxidative stress levels. Therefore, precise detection of AA is crucial for swiftly diagnosing conditions arising from abnormal AA levels. Consequently, the primary aim of this research is to develop a sensitive and selective electrochemical sensor for accurate AA determination. To accomplish this aim, we used a novel nanocomposite comprised of CeO<sub>2</sub>-doped ZnO adorned on biomass-derived carbon (CeO<sub>2</sub>·ZnO@BC) as the active nanomaterial, effectively fabricating a glassy carbon electrode (GCE). Various analytical techniques were employed to scrutinize the structure and morphology features of the CeO<sub>2</sub>·ZnO@BC nanocomposite, ensuring its suitability as the sensing nanomaterial. This innovative sensor is capable of quantifying a wide range of AA concentrations, spanning from 0.5 to 1925 μM in a neutral phosphate buffer solution. It exhibits a remarkable sensitivity of 0.2267 μA μM<sup>−1</sup>cm<sup>−2</sup> and a practical detection limit of 0.022 μM. Thanks to its exceptional sensitivity and selectivity, this sensor enables highly accurate determination of AA concentrations in real samples. Moreover, its superior reproducibility, repeatability, and stability underscore its reliability and robustness for AA quantification.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141086334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PicoGreen assay for nucleic acid quantification - Applications, challenges, and solutions","authors":"Eunmi Ban, Aeri Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115577","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115577","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Various analytical methods and reagents have been employed for nucleic acid analysis in cells, biological fluids, and formulations. Standard techniques like gel electrophoresis and qRT-PCR are widely used for qualitative and quantitative nucleic acid analysis. However, these methods can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, with limitations such as inapplicability to small RNA at low concentrations and high costs associated with qRT-PCR reagents and instruments. As an alternative, PicoGreen (PG) has emerged as a valuable method for the quantitative analysis of nucleic acids. PG, a fluorescent dye, enables the quantitation of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) or double-stranded RNA, including miRNA mimic and siRNA, in solution. It is also applicable to DNA and RNA analysis within cells using techniques like FACS and fluorescence microscopy. Despite its advantages, PG's fluorescence intensity is affected by various experimental conditions, such as pH, salts, and chemical reagents. This review explores the recent applications of PG as a rapid, cost-effective, robust, and accurate assay tool for nucleic acid quantification. We also address the limitations of PG and discuss approaches to overcome these challenges, recognizing the expanding range of its applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141092726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xinrui Feng , Qinwei Xu , Yan Liu , Sijia Wang , Yong Cao , Chen Zhao , Shuai Peng
{"title":"Smartphone-enabled colorimetric immunoassay for deoxynivalenol based on Mn2+-mediated aggregation of AuNPs","authors":"Xinrui Feng , Qinwei Xu , Yan Liu , Sijia Wang , Yong Cao , Chen Zhao , Shuai Peng","doi":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115572","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ab.2024.115572","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a common mycotoxin in food that mainly pollutes grain crops and feeds, such as barley, wheat and corn. DON has caused widespread concern in the field of food and feed safety. In this study, a colorimetric immunoassay was proposed based on the aggregation of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) due to the decomposition of Mn<sup>2+</sup> from gold-coated manganese dioxide (AuNP@MnO<sub>2</sub>) nanosheets. In this study, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate)-<span>l</span>-ascorbic acid (AAP) was hydrolyzed by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and converted to ascorbic acid (AA). Then, AuNP@MnO<sub>2</sub> was reduced to Mn<sup>2+</sup> and AuNPs aggregation occurred. Using the unique optical characteristics of AuNPs and AuNP@MnO<sub>2</sub>, visible color changes realized simple detection of DON with high sensitivity and portability. With increasing DON content, the color changed more obviously. To quantitatively detect DON, pictures can be taken and the blue value can be read by a smartphone. The detection limit (Ic10) of this method was 0.098 ng mL<sup>−1</sup>, which was 326 times higher than that of traditional competitive ELISA, and the detection range was 0.177–6.073 ng mL<sup>−1</sup>. This method exhibited high specificity with no cross-reaction in other structural analogs. The average recovery rate of DON in corn flour samples was 89.1 %–110.2 %, demonstrating the high accuracy and stability of this assay in actual sample detection. Therefore, the colorimetric immunoassay can be used for DON-related food safety monitoring.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7830,"journal":{"name":"Analytical biochemistry","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141080459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}