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Myrosinase, a thioglucosidase, is a key enzyme in the mechanism of defense of plants that hydrolyzes glucosinolates (GSLs) into isothiocyanates. These isothiocyanates are the main bioactive molecules exerting protective effect in Brassicales plants. These plants that contain this specific enzyme-substrate couple belong to our daily human diet and have demonstrated health benefits, such as chemopreventive effects. Thus, the detection of myrosinase activity is a key aspect of the production of isothiocyanates from glucosinolates. Two novel chromogenic and fluorogenic GSLs, GSL p-nitrophenoxy (GSL-pNP) and GSL-4-methylumbelliferone (GSL-4MU), were designed and synthesized to be used as simple and reliable molecular tools to spectrophotometrically detect myrosinase activity in simple and complex mixtures. Notably, the chromogenic GSL enabled the UV-vis detection and quantification of isolated myrosinase activity, while fluorogenic GSL could be used for in vitro activity monitoring of more complex plant materials, such as seeds.
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Colorantes Fluorescentes , Glicósido Hidrolasas , Glicósido Hidrolasas/metabolismo , Glicósido Hidrolasas/química , Colorantes Fluorescentes/química , Proteínas de Plantas/metabolismo , Proteínas de Plantas/química , Glucosinolatos/metabolismo , Glucosinolatos/química , Glucosinolatos/análisis , Isotiocianatos/química , Isotiocianatos/metabolismo , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Pruebas de Enzimas/métodosRESUMEN
Timely and accurate identification of yeasts is essential for adequate treatment, considering the increase in antifungal resistance of some species, particularly for C. auris. Current matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) manufacturer's protocol for identification of yeasts requires 24- to 72-h cultivation on Sabouraud dextrose media (SAB), but not some of the mainstay primary culture media used in mycology such as inhibitory mold agar (IMA), Mycosel, CHROMagar Candida Plus, and CHROMagar Candida. As culture media can influence MALDI-TOF MS identification results, this study evaluated the accuracy and performance of identification of clinically relevant yeasts on these first-line media using the VITEK-MS MALDI-TOF MS system.IMPORTANCEIn this study, a panel of 140 strains (21 species) was used to assess the performance of the selected media. Although not in the manufacturer's list of accepted media, IMA and chromogenic media are suitable for the identification of yeasts on the VITEK-MS systems. CHROMagar Candida Plus allowed the identification of 135/140 isolates tested after 24-h incubation similar to SAB reference media (137/140). Yeast isolates that grew on Mycosel selective media were also reliably identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. VITEK-MS system with IVD database V3.2 correctly identified C. auris strains to the species level on CHROMagar Candida Plus alleviating the need for subcultivation and reduced turnaround time (24-72 h) to identification for patient screening.
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Medios de Cultivo , Espectrometría de Masa por Láser de Matriz Asistida de Ionización Desorción , Levaduras , Espectrometría de Masa por Láser de Matriz Asistida de Ionización Desorción/métodos , Medios de Cultivo/química , Humanos , Levaduras/clasificación , Levaduras/crecimiento & desarrollo , Levaduras/química , Levaduras/aislamiento & purificación , Candida/crecimiento & desarrollo , Candida/clasificación , Candida/química , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Compuestos Cromogénicos/metabolismo , Técnicas de Tipificación Micológica/métodos , Micosis/microbiología , Micosis/diagnósticoRESUMEN
Presumptive drug screening enables timely procurement of search and arrest warrants and represents a crucial first step in crime scene analysis. Screening also reduces the burden on forensic laboratories which often face insurmountable backlogs. In most scenarios, on-site presumptive drug screening relies on chemical field tests for initial identification. However, even when used appropriately, these test kits remain limited to subjective colorimetric analysis, produce false positive or negative results with excessive sample quantities, and are known to cross-react with numerous innocuous substances. Previous efforts to develop microfluidic devices that incorporate these chromogenic indicator reagents address only a few of the many challenges associated with these kits. This is especially true for samples where the drug of interest is present as a lacing agent. This work describes the development of a centrifugal microfluidic device capable of integrating facile sample preparation, by way of a 3D printed snap-on cartridge amenable to microwave assisted extraction, followed by chromatographic separation and chromogenic detection on-disc. As cannabis is among the most widely used controlled substance worldwide, and displays strong interference with these indicator reagents, mock samples of laced marijuana are used for a proof-of-concept demonstration. Post extraction, the microdevice completes high throughput metering just prior to simultaneous reaction with four of the most commonly employed microchemical tests, followed by objective image analysis in CIELAB (a device-independent color model). Separation and recovery of a representative controlled substance with 93% efficiency is achieved. Correct identification, according to hierarchical cluster analysis, of three illicit drugs (e.g., heroin, phencyclidine, and cocaine) in artificially laced samples is also demonstrated on-disc. The cost effective microdevice is capable of complete automation post-extraction, with a total analysis time (including extraction) of <8 min. Finally, sample consumption is minimized, thereby preventing the complete destruction of forensic evidence.
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Cannabis , Microondas , Cannabis/química , Dispositivos Laboratorio en un Chip , Técnicas Analíticas Microfluídicas/instrumentación , Compuestos Cromogénicos/químicaRESUMEN
RNA in situ hybridization reveals the abundance and location of gene expression in cells or tissues, providing a technical basis for the clinical diagnosis of diseases. In this chapter, we show a "V" shape probe-mediated single-molecule chromogenic in situ hybridization (vsmCISH) technique for bright-field visualization of individual RNA molecules. In our method, several pairs of target hybridization probes are hybridized to RNA molecules and each probe pair forms a "V" shape overhang. The overhang oligonucleotides then mediated the proximity ligation to form DNA circles, followed by rolling circle amplification for signal enhancement and enzyme-catalyzed chromogenic reaction-based readout. The colorimetric assay avoids problems such as photobleaching and autofluorescence of current fluorescent in situ hybridization-based single-molecule RNA detection techniques. Furthermore, the relatively straightforward protocol makes the method useful for biological research and clinical diagnosis applications.
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Hibridación in Situ , ARN , Hibridación in Situ/métodos , ARN/genética , ARN/análisis , Humanos , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Colorimetría/métodos , Imagen Individual de Molécula/métodosRESUMEN
Spatial relations between tumor cells and host-infiltrating cells are increasingly important in both basic science and clinical research. In this study, we have tested the feasibility of using standard methods of immunohistochemistry (IHC) in a multiplex staining system using a newly developed set of chromogenic substrates for the peroxidase and alkaline phosphatase enzymes. Using this approach, we have developed a set of chromogens characterized by (1) providing fine cellular detail, (2) non-overlapping spectral profiles, (3) an absence of interactions between chromogens, (4) stability when stored, and (5) compatibility with current standard immunohistochemistry practices. When viewed microscopically under brightfield illumination, the chromogens yielded the following colors: red, black, blue, yellow, brown, and green. By selecting compatible color combinations, we have shown feasibility for four-color multiplex staining. Depending on the particular type of analysis being performed, visual analysis, without the aid of computer-assisted image analysis, was sufficient to differentiate up to four different markers.
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Inmunohistoquímica , Inmunohistoquímica/métodos , Humanos , Compuestos Cromogénicos/metabolismo , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Coloración y Etiquetado/métodosRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: The quantification of functional C1 inhibitor activity (fC1-INH) is an important tool to diagnose bradykinin-mediated angioedema (AE), whether hereditary or acquired. For that an accurate assay is necessary, therefore we evaluated the analytical performances of a fC1-INH chromogenic assay (Berichrom®, Siemens) performed utilizing an Optilite turbidimeter (Binding Site). METHODS: fC1-INH was quantified by means of the chromogenic assay Berichrom®. Internal quality controls were used to determine the precision of the assay. Stability under various storage and matrix conditions, uncertainty, linearity, interference (of hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus), agreement with the manual Technochrom® assay, and diagnostic performances were further evaluated on samples from patients and healthy donors. RESULTS: The fC1-INH Berichrom® assay presented good performances regarding intra- and inter-assay precision (CV: 1.3-4.5â¯% and 3.0-6.0â¯%, respectively), expanded uncertainty (5.5â¯% at normal level and 12.5â¯% at the clinical threshold) and linearity (rho2>0.99: range 7-130â¯% activity). Addition of interfering substances (hemoglobin <16â¯g/L, intralipid® <12â¯g/L, and bilirubin <1â¯g/L) did not affect fC1-INH quantification. fC1-INH activity from healthy donors remained stable in citrate whole blood until 4â¯days at room temperature, and 7â¯days when plasma was collected. Agreement between the automated Berichrom® assay and the manual Technochrom® assay (n=47) was excellent as obtained with both quantitative (Deming regression and Bland-Altman difference plot) and qualitative (Kappa index=1) analyses. Finally, the diagnostic performance of the quantification of fC1-INH for AE evaluated on 81 patients revealed a sensitivity of 100â¯%, a specificity of 97.2â¯%, a positive predictive value of 83.3â¯% and a negative predictive value of 100â¯%. CONCLUSIONS: The automated fC1-INH Berichrom® assay showed good performance, both at the analytical and diagnostic/clinical levels that allowed its usage in a clinical laboratory for C1-INH-dependent bradykinin-mediated AE research in combination with quantitative C1-INH and C4 determinations.
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Proteína Inhibidora del Complemento C1 , Técnicas y Procedimientos Diagnósticos , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Angioedema/sangre , Angioedema/diagnóstico , Automatización , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Proteína Inhibidora del Complemento C1/análisis , Proteína Inhibidora del Complemento C1/metabolismoRESUMEN
Organophosphorus nerve agents (OPNAs) pose a great threat to humanity. Possessing extreme toxicity, rapid lethality, and an unassuming appearance, these chemical warfare agents must be quickly and selectively identified so that treatment can be administered to those affected. Chromogenic detection is the most convenient form of OPNA detection, but current methods suffer from false positives. Here, nitrogenous base adducts of dirhodium(II,II) acetate were synthesized and used as chromogenic detectors of diethyl chlorophosphate (DCP), an OPNA simulant. UV-vis spectrophotometry was used to evaluate the sensitivity and selectivity of the complexes in the detection of DCP. Visual limits of detection (LOD) for DCP were as low as 1.5 mM DCP, while UV-vis-based LODs were as low as 0.113 µM. The dirhodium(II,II) complexes were also tested with several potential interferents, none of which produced a visual color change that could be mistaken for OPNA response. Ultimately, the Rh2(OAc)4(1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene)2 complex showed the best combination of detection capability and interferent resistance. These results, when taken together, show that dirhodium(II,II) paddlewheel complexes with nitrogenous base adducts can produce instant, selective, and sensitive detection of DCP. It is our aim to further explore and apply this new motif to produce even more capable OPNA sensors.
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Agentes Nerviosos , Rodio , Rodio/química , Agentes Nerviosos/análisis , Agentes Nerviosos/química , Complejos de Coordinación/química , Compuestos Organofosforados/análisis , Compuestos Organofosforados/química , Límite de Detección , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Sustancias para la Guerra Química/análisis , Sustancias para la Guerra Química/químicaRESUMEN
Regulation of the reaction pathways is a perennial theme in the field of chemistry. As a typical chromogenic substrate, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) generally undertakes one-electron oxidation, but the product (TMBox1) is essentially a confused complex and is unstable, which significantly hampers the clinic chromogenic bioassays for more than 50 years. Herein, we report that sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-based micelles could drive the direct two-electron oxidation of TMB to the final stable TMBox2. Rather than activation of H2O2 oxidant in the one-electron TMB oxidation by common natural peroxidase, activation of the TMB substrate by SDS micelles decoupled the thermodynamically favorable complex between TMBox2 with unreacted TMB, leading to an unusual direct two-electron oxidation pathway. Mechanism studies demonstrated that the complementary spatial and electrostatic isolation effects, caused by the confined hydrophobic cavities and negatively charged outer surfaces of SDS micelles, were crucial. Further cascading with glucose oxidase, as a proof-of-concept application, allowed glucose to be more reliably measured, even in a broader range of concentrations without any conventional strong acid termination.
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Peróxido de Hidrógeno , Micelas , Oxidación-Reducción , Peroxidasa/metabolismo , Bencidinas/química , Colorimetría , Compuestos Cromogénicos/químicaRESUMEN
A series of [2-(nitroaryl)ethenyl]pyridinium and quinolinium derivatives have been synthesised as potential indicators of microbial nitroreductase activity. When assessed against a selection of 20 clinically important pathogenic microorganisms, microbial colonies of various colours (yellow, green, red, brown, black) were produced and attributed to nitroreductase activity. Most substrates elicited colour responses with Gram-negative microorganisms. In contrast, the growth of several species of Gram-positive microorganisms and yeasts was often inhibited by the substrates and hence coloured responses were not seen.
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Compuestos Cromogénicos , Nitrorreductasas , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Especificidad por Sustrato , Nitrorreductasas/metabolismoRESUMEN
A paper microfluidic device capable of conducting enzyme-linked assays is presented: a microfluidic enzyme-linked paper analytical device (µEL-PAD). The system exploits a wash-free sandwich coupling to form beads/analyte/enzyme complexes, which are subsequently added to the vertical flow device composed of wax-printed paper, waxed nitrocellulose membrane and absorbent/barrier layers. The nitrocellulose retains the bead complexes without disrupting the flow, enabling for an efficient washing step. The entrapped complexes then interact with the chromogenic substrate stored on the detection paper, generating a color change on it, quantified with an open-source smartphone software. This is a universal paper-based technology suitable for high-sensitivity quantification of many analytes, such as proteins or nucleic acids, with different enzyme-linked formats. Here, the potential of the µEL-PAD is demonstrated to detect DNA from Staphylococcus epidermidis. After generation of isothermally amplified genomic DNA from bacteria, Biotin/FITC-labeled products were analyzed with the µEL-PAD, exploiting streptavidin-coated beads and antiFITC-horseradish peroxidase. The µEL-PAD achieved a limit of detection (LOD) and quantification <10 genome copies/µL, these being at least 70- and 1000-fold lower, respectively, than a traditional lateral flow assay (LFA) exploiting immobilized streptavidin and antiFITC-gold nanoparticles. It is envisaged that the device will be a good option for low-cost, simple, quantitative, and sensitive paper-based point-of-care testing.
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Técnicas de Química Analítica , Microfluídica , Papel , Microfluídica/instrumentación , Colodión/química , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Aplicaciones Móviles , Proteínas/análisis , Ácidos Nucleicos/análisis , Límite de Detección , Técnicas de Química Analítica/instrumentación , Técnicas de Química Analítica/métodosRESUMEN
The simple and sensitive detection of protein is of great significance in biological research and medical diagnosis. However, the commonly-used methods, such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), usually rely on signal tags labeled on the antibody, which limits the sensitivity and stability. Herein, we have designed and constructed a colorimetric immunosensor in this work for the analysis of protein by taking advantage of 2D metal-organic framework (2D-MOF) nanomaterials as enzyme mimics. The nanomaterial shows a strong peroxidase mimetic activity, and good selectivity after it is modified with a specific aptamer. Therefore, taking carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) as an example, this immunosensor achieves a good detection performance with a linear range from 1 pg mL-1 to 1000 ng mL-1 and a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.742 pg mL-1. Moreover, the sensor can successfully distinguish the human serum of colorectal cancer patients from healthy people, which suggests that this sensor has great potential in clinical applications. More importantly, the mass production, low cost, stability and ease of transport of the MOFs nanomaterials, as well as the ability for visual detection will make this sensor suitable for point-of-care (POC) testing in remote or resource-poor areas.
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Antígeno Carcinoembrionario/sangre , Colorimetría/métodos , Inmunoensayo/métodos , Estructuras Metalorgánicas/química , Nanoestructuras/química , Anticuerpos Inmovilizados/inmunología , Aptámeros de Nucleótidos/química , Bencidinas/química , Biomarcadores/sangre , Antígeno Carcinoembrionario/inmunología , Catálisis , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Neoplasias Colorrectales/sangre , Humanos , Ácidos Nucleicos Inmovilizados/química , Límite de DetecciónRESUMEN
Photoactive proteins typically rely on structural changes in a small chromophore to initiate a biological response. While these changes often involve isomerization as the "primary step", preceding this is an ultrafast relaxation of the molecular framework caused by the sudden change in electronic structure upon photoexcitation. Here, we capture this motion for an isolated model chromophore of the photoactive yellow protein using time-resolved photoelectron imaging. It occurs in <150 fs and is apparent from a spectral shift of â¼70 meV and a change in photoelectron anisotropy. Electronic structure calculations enable the quantitative assignment of the geometric and electronic structure changes to a planar intermediate from which the primary step can then proceed.
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Proteínas Bacterianas/química , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Ácidos Cumáricos/química , Fotorreceptores Microbianos/química , Compuestos Cromogénicos/efectos de la radiación , Ácidos Cumáricos/efectos de la radiación , Isomerismo , Luz , Procesos Fotoquímicos/efectos de la radiaciónRESUMEN
Assays of pyrophosphate ion (PPi) are of remarkable biochemical significance due to their vital roles in the bioenergetic and metabolic processes or as disease indicators. Colorimetry is popular in the field of biosensing and detection because of its simplicity, speed and cost-effectiveness, but there is a lack of a suitable colorimetric probe. Herein, a novel colorimetric sensing platform has been established for the detection of pyrophosphate based on the FeMoO4-H2O2-3,3',5,5'-tetra-methylbenzidine (TMB) system. Compared with most previously reported iron-based nanozymes, the as-obtained FeMoO4 nanospheres with a rough surface possessed a much superior peroxidase-like catalytic activity (Vmax = 28.47 × 10-8 M s-1) and substrate affinity (Km = 0.174 mM) toward H2O2 catalysis. Due to the Fe(II) and PPi reaction, the presence of PPi could specifically restore blue oxidized TMB to colorless TMB, which led to a decrease in UV absorption at 652 nm. The absorbance change is proportional to the PPi concentration, with a linear detection range (from 0.5 to 25 µM) and a low detection limit of 0.3 µM (S/N = 3). Accordingly, its excellent selectivity and high sensitivity made it a potential colorimetric sensor for PPi analysis in actual water samples.
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Colorimetría/métodos , Difosfatos/análisis , Nanosferas/química , Bencidinas/química , Catálisis , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Agua Potable/análisis , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/química , Hierro/química , Límite de Detección , Molibdeno/química , Oxidación-Reducción , Contaminantes Químicos del Agua/análisisRESUMEN
Novel Fe3O4@C@MnO2 composites were successfully synthesized for the first time via an interfacial reaction between magnetic porous carbon and KMnO4, in which the magnetic porous carbon was derived from the pyrolysis of Fe-MIL-88A under N2 atmosphere. Interestingly, the obtained Fe3O4@C@MnO2 composites were found to have triple-enzyme mimetic activity including peroxidase-like, catalase-like, and oxidase-like activity. As a peroxidase mimic, Fe3O4@C@MnO2 composites could catalyze the oxidation of TMB into a blue oxidized product by H2O2. As a catalase mimic, Fe3O4@C@MnO2 could catalyze the decomposition of H2O2 to generate O2 and H2O. As an oxidase mimic, Fe3O4@C@MnO2 could catalyze the direct oxidation of TMB to produce a blue oxidized product without H2O2. Reactive oxygen species measurements revealed that the oxidase-like activity originated from 1O2 and O2-âand littleâOH generated by the dissolved oxygen, which was catalyzed by the Fe3O4@C@MnO2 in the TMB oxidation reaction. The oxidase-like activity of Fe3O4@C@MnO2 was investigated in detail. Under the optimized conditions, a rapid, sensitive, visual colorimetric method for dopamine detection was developed based on the inhibitory effect of dopamine on the oxidase-like activity. The proposed method allows for dopamine detection with a limit of detection of 0.034 µM and a linear range of 0.125-10 µM. This new colorimetric method was successfully used for the determination of dopamine in human blood samples.
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Técnicas Biosensibles/métodos , Carbono/química , Dopamina/sangre , Nanopartículas de Magnetita/química , Compuestos de Manganeso/química , Óxidos/química , Bencidinas/química , Benzotiazoles/química , Catálisis , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Colorimetría/métodos , Dopamina/química , Humanos , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/química , Límite de Detección , Estructuras Metalorgánicas/química , Oxidación-Reducción , Fenilendiaminas/química , Ácidos Sulfónicos/químicaRESUMEN
A novel colorimetric/fluorescent dual-mode nanosensor for Hg2+ detection was constructed using expanded mesoporous silica (EMSN)-encapsulated ultrasmall platinum nanoclusters (EMSN@Pt NCs) with improved peroxidase-like and stable fluorescent activities. The sensing technique was based on the mechanism that the peroxidase mimetic activity and fluorescence intensity of EMSN@Pt NCs can be inhibited in the presence of Hg2+. In this sensing platform, a linear range of 5-50 nM with a detection limit of 1.78±0.38 nM and quantification limit of 5.93 nM was obtained via fluorescent analysis. A linear calibration curve from 0.25 to 200 nM with a detection limit of 8.25±0.51 nM and quantification limit of 27.47 nM was achieved via colorimetric analysis. The proposed dual-mode probe possesses excellent selectivity and reliability for Hg2+ detection, which can function as an efficient nanosensor for the quantitative determination of Hg2+ in Pueraria lobata.
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Colorimetría/métodos , Colorantes Fluorescentes/química , Contaminación de Alimentos/análisis , Mercurio/análisis , Nanopartículas del Metal/química , Dióxido de Silicio/química , Bencidinas/química , Catálisis , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Límite de Detección , Oxidación-Reducción , Platino (Metal)/química , Porosidad , Pueraria/químicaRESUMEN
Mo5N6 nanosheets were synthesized by a nickel-induced growth method and were found to possess peroxidase-like activity in acidic condition and catalase-like activity in weak basic condition. In acidic condition, Mo5N6 nanosheets can catalyze the oxidation of 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) by H2O2 to form a blue color product (TMBOX). At the co-existence of 4-aminophenol (4-AP), 4-AP can react with H2O2 and TMBOX, resulting in the decrease of TMBOX and the fading of blue color. Therefore, a facile, sensitive colorimetric method for the quantitative detection of 4-AP was developed. The linear range for 4-AP was 1.0 to 80.0 µmolâ Lâ1 (R2 = 0.999), and the detection limit was 0.56 µmolâ Lâ1 based on 3σ/k. Resorcinol, aniline, humic acid, and common ions and anions in surface water did not interfere the determination of 4-AP. This colorimetric method was applied to measure the 4-AP in real water sample from Wulong River in Fujian Province of China. The relative standard deviation for the determination of 4-AP was ranged from 0.03 to 1.88%, and the recoveries from spiked samples were ranged between 99.2 and 107.6%. The determination results were consistent with those obtained by HPLC.
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Aminofenoles/análisis , Colorimetría/métodos , Nanoestructuras/química , Contaminantes del Agua/análisis , Aminofenoles/química , Bencidinas/química , Catálisis , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/química , Límite de Detección , Oxidación-Reducción , Ríos/química , Contaminantes del Agua/químicaRESUMEN
Recently, the design and development of nanozyme-based logic gates have received much attention. In this work, by engineering the stability of the nanozyme-catalyzed product, we demonstrated that the chromogenic system of 3, 3', 5, 5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) can act as a visual output signal for constructing various Boolean logic operations. Specifically, cerium oxide or ferroferric oxide-based nanozymes can catalyze the oxidation of colorless TMB to a blue color product (oxTMB). The blue-colored solution of oxTMB could become colorless by some reductants, including the reduced transition state of glucose oxidase and xanthine oxidase. As a result, by combining biocatalytic reactions, the color change of oxTMB could be controlled logically. In our logic systems, glucose oxidase, ß-galactosidase, and xanthine oxidase acted as inputs, and the state of oxTMB solution was used as an output. The logic operation produced a colored solution as the readout signal, which was easily distinguished with the naked eye. More importantly, the study of such a decolorization process allows the transformation of previously designed AND and OR logic gates into NAND and NOR gates. We propose that this work may push forward the design of novel nanozyme-based biological gates and help us further understand complex physiological pathways in living systems.
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Bencidinas/química , Ingeniería Química/métodos , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Colorimetría/métodos , Enzimas/química , Nanotecnología , Biocatálisis , Catálisis , Modelos Moleculares , Estructura Molecular , Relación Estructura-ActividadRESUMEN
Although organic artificial enzymes have been reported as biomimetic oxidation catalysts and are widely used for colorimetric biosensors, developing organic artificial enzymes with high enzymatic activity is still a challenge. Two-dimensional (2D) covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have shown superior potential in biocatalysts because of their periodic π-π arrays, tunable pore size and structure, large surface area, and thermal stability. The interconnection of electron acceptor and donor building blocks in the 2D conjugated COF skeleton can lead to narrower band gaps and efficient charge separation and transportation and thus is helpful to improve catalytic activity. Herein, a donor-acceptor 2D COF was synthesized using tetrakis(4-aminophenyl)pyrene (Py) as an electron donor and thieno[3,2-b]thiophene-2,5-dicarbaldehyde (TT) as an electron acceptor. Under visible light irradiation, the donor-acceptor 2D COF exhibited superior enzymatic catalytic activity, which could catalyze the oxidation of chromogenic substrates such as 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) by the formation of superoxide radicals and holes. Based on the above property, the photoactivated donor-acceptor 2D COF with enzyme-like catalytic properties was designed as a robust colorimetric probe for cheap, highly sensitive, and rapid colorimetric detection of glutathione (GSH); the corresponding linear range of GSH was 0.4-60 µM, and the limit of detection was 0.225 µM. This study not only presents the construction of COF-based light-activated nanozymes for environmentally friendly colorimetric detection of GSH but also provides a smart strategy for improving nanozyme activity.
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Glutatión/sangre , Estructuras Metalorgánicas/química , Nanoestructuras/química , Bencidinas/química , Catálisis/efectos de la radiación , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Colorimetría/métodos , Teoría Funcional de la Densidad , Glutatión/química , Humanos , Luz , Límite de Detección , Estructuras Metalorgánicas/síntesis química , Estructuras Metalorgánicas/efectos de la radiación , Modelos Químicos , Nanoestructuras/efectos de la radiación , Oxidación-Reducción , Pirenos/síntesis química , Pirenos/química , Pirenos/efectos de la radiación , Tiofenos/síntesis química , Tiofenos/química , Tiofenos/efectos de la radiaciónRESUMEN
A practical colorimetric assay was developed for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). For this purpose, magnetic γ Fe2O3 nanoparticles were synthesized and used as a peroxidase-like mimic activity molecule. In the presence of γ Fe2O3 nanoparticles, the color change of H2O2 included 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine was monitored at the wavelength of 654 nm when spike protein interacted with angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor. This oxidation-reduction reaction was examined both spectroscopically and by using electrochemical techniques. The experimental parameters were optimized and the analytical characteristics investigated. The developed assay was applied to real SARS-CoV-2 samples, and very good results that were in accordance with the real time polymerase chain reaction were obtained.
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Prueba de COVID-19/métodos , COVID-19/diagnóstico , Colorimetría/métodos , Nanopartículas Magnéticas de Óxido de Hierro/química , SARS-CoV-2/química , Glicoproteína de la Espiga del Coronavirus/química , Enzima Convertidora de Angiotensina 2/metabolismo , Bencidinas/química , Técnicas Biosensibles/métodos , Prueba de COVID-19/instrumentación , Catálisis , Compuestos Cromogénicos/química , Cisteína/química , Humanos , Peróxido de Hidrógeno/química , Límite de Detección , Nasofaringe/virología , Orofaringe/virología , Oxidación-Reducción , Peroxidasa/química , Glicoproteína de la Espiga del Coronavirus/metabolismoRESUMEN
Pressure-based immunoassays have been studied for point-of-care testing for which increasing the sensitivity is still a challenge. In this study, we described an enhanced pressure-based immunoassay with a versatile electronic sensor for the sensitive biological analysis. The versatile electronic sensor had multifunctional sensing capabilities with temperature and pressure recording. Magnetic bead-modified capture antibody and platinum nanoparticle-labeled detection antibody were used as the biorecognition element of the target carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) (as a model analyte) and would form a sandwich-type immune complex with CEA. After simple magnetic separation, this complex was transferred into the detection chamber, which contained both hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). With the catalytic ability of PtNPs, the "H2O2-TMB-PtNPs" system was catalyzed to generate a large amount of oxygen (O2) and photothermal agent of oxidizer TMB (ox-TMB). Meanwhile, in a sealed chamber, further irradiation with an 808 nm near-infrared laser led to a triple-step signal amplification strategy of pressure increase, temperature increase, and gas thermal expansion to receive a strong electrical signal through the electronic sensor in real time. Thus, the amplified electrical signal from the electronic sensor could reveal the target concentration. In addition, we also verified that the synergistic system with two physical quantities had a lower limit of detection and a wider detection range compared to the detection system with a single physical quantity. In general, this immunoassay not only helped in exploring an effective signal amplification pathway but also offered an opportunity for the development of versatile electronic sensors in point-of-care settings.