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Biogerontology ; 25(4): 705-737, 2024 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38619670

RESUMO

Polyalthia longifolia is well-known for its abundance of polyphenol content and traditional medicinal uses. Previous research has demonstrated that the methanolic extract of P. longifolia leaves (PLME, 1 mg/mL) possesses anti-aging properties in Saccharomyces cerevisiae BY611 yeast cells. Building on these findings, this study delves deeper into the potential antiaging mechanism of PLME, by analyzing the transcriptional responses of BY611 cells treated with PLME using RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) technology. The RNA-seq analysis results identified 1691 significantly (padj < 0.05) differentially expressed genes, with 947 upregulated and 744 downregulated genes. Notably, the expression of three important aging-related genes, SIR2, SOD1, and SOD2, showed a significant difference following PLME treatment. The subsequent integration of these targeted genes with GO and KEGG pathway analysis revealed the multifaceted nature of PLME's anti-aging effects in BY611 yeast cells. Enriched GO and KEGG analysis showed that PLME treatment promotes the upregulation of SIR2, SOD1, and SOD2 genes, leading to a boosted cellular antioxidant defense system, reduced oxidative stress, regulated cell metabolism, and maintain genome stability. These collectively increased longevities in PLME-treated BY611 yeast cells and indicate the potential anti-aging action of PLME through the modulation of SIR2 and SOD genes. The present study provided novel insights into the roles of SIR2, SOD1, and SOD2 genes in the anti-aging effects of PLME treatment, offering promising interventions for promoting healthy aging.


Assuntos
Extratos Vegetais , Folhas de Planta , Polyalthia , Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Proteínas Reguladoras de Informação Silenciosa de Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Sirtuína 2 , Superóxido Dismutase , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genética , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/efeitos dos fármacos , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Superóxido Dismutase/metabolismo , Superóxido Dismutase/genética , Sirtuína 2/genética , Sirtuína 2/metabolismo , Proteínas Reguladoras de Informação Silenciosa de Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genética , Proteínas Reguladoras de Informação Silenciosa de Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolismo , Análise de Sequência de RNA/métodos , Metanol/química , Envelhecimento/efeitos dos fármacos , Envelhecimento/genética , Regulação Fúngica da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Superóxido Dismutase-1/genética , Superóxido Dismutase-1/metabolismo , Proteínas de Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genética , Proteínas de Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolismo
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 71(3): 661-669, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38409854

RESUMO

Breast cancer has been reported to be high in its incidence with women, and early identification of breast cancer helps to improve and provide an effective treatment. Tumor markers are active substances; in particular, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is over-expressed at the level of 20%-30%. This research work developed a highly sensitive HER2 biosensor on the interdigitated electrode (IDE) by using aptamer as a detection probe. To enhance the analytical performances, aptamer was attached to the gold nanoparticle and immobilized on the IDE through a chemical linker [(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane]. On the aptamer conjugation, HER2 was quantified through current-volt measurements, and the limit of detection of HER2 was calculated as 1 pg/mL on a linear range from 0.1 to 3000 pg/mL at an R2 (regression coefficient) of 0.9657. Further, a selective performance with human serum increased the current responses by increasing HER2 concentrations. Specific experiments with control protein and complementary aptamer sequence failed to enhance the current responses. This HER2 biosensor reflects the occurrence of breast cancer at its lower abundance and helps to identify the associated complications.


Assuntos
Aptâmeros de Nucleotídeos , Técnicas Biossensoriais , Neoplasias da Mama , Eletrodos , Receptor ErbB-2 , Humanos , Aptâmeros de Nucleotídeos/química , Receptor ErbB-2/metabolismo , Receptor ErbB-2/análise , Neoplasias da Mama/diagnóstico , Neoplasias da Mama/metabolismo , Feminino , Ouro/química , Nanopartículas Metálicas/química , Técnicas Eletroquímicas
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 71(3): 627-640, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38311972

RESUMO

Parmotrema perlatum, a lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae, is well known for its culinary benefits and aroma used as a condiment in Indian homes is also known as the "black stone flower" or "kalpasi" in India. This research intends to analyze the antioxidant power of the crude extracts using four pH-based buffers solubilized proteins/peptides and RP-HPLC fractions of P. perlatum obtained by purification. The proteins that were extracted from the four different buffers were examined using LC-MS/MS-based peptide mass fingerprinting. When compared to the other buffers, the 0.1 M of Tris-HCl buffer pH 8.0 solubilized proteins/peptides had the strongest antioxidant capacity. The sequential purification of the peptide was carried out by using a 3-kDa cut-off membrane filter and semipreparative RP-HPLC. Additionally, the purified fractions of the peptide's antioxidant activity were assessed, and effects were compared with those of the crude and 3 kDa cut--off membrane filtrates. The peptide fractions were sequenced by LC-MS/MS, which reveals that fraction 2 from RP-HPLC with the sequence LSWFMVVAP has shown the highest antioxidant potential in comparison with other fractions which can serve as the potential natural antioxidant drug. Further, fraction 2 also showed antibacterial activity against the selected microorganisms.


Assuntos
Antibacterianos , Antioxidantes , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/química , Antioxidantes/isolamento & purificação , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Antibacterianos/química , Antibacterianos/isolamento & purificação , Mapeamento de Peptídeos , Peptídeos/química , Peptídeos/farmacologia , Peptídeos/isolamento & purificação , Líquens/química , Parmeliaceae/química , Peptídeos Antimicrobianos/química , Peptídeos Antimicrobianos/farmacologia , Peptídeos Antimicrobianos/isolamento & purificação , Espectrometria de Massa com Cromatografia Líquida
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 71(2): 429-445, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38238920

RESUMO

Infectious diseases, caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, are crucial for efficient disease management, reducing morbidity and mortality rates and controlling disease spread. Traditional laboratory-based diagnostic methods face challenges such as high costs, time consumption, and a lack of trained personnel in resource-poor settings. Diagnostic biosensors have gained momentum as a potential solution, offering advantages such as low cost, high sensitivity, ease of use, and portability. Nanobiosensors are a promising tool for detecting and diagnosing infectious diseases such as coronavirus disease, human immunodeficiency virus, and hepatitis. These sensors use nanostructured carbon nanotubes, graphene, and nanoparticles to detect specific biomarkers or pathogens. They operate through mechanisms like the lateral flow test platform, where a sample containing the biomarker or pathogen is applied to a test strip. If present, the sample binds to specific recognition probes on the strip, indicating a positive result. This binding event is visualized through a colored line. This review discusses the importance, benefits, and potential of nanobiosensors in detecting infectious diseases.


Assuntos
Técnicas Biossensoriais , Doenças Transmissíveis , Nanoestruturas , Nanotubos de Carbono , Humanos , Doenças Transmissíveis/diagnóstico , Doenças Transmissíveis/microbiologia , Bactérias
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Mikrochim Acta ; 191(2): 118, 2024 01 31.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38296851

RESUMO

Highly specific detection of tumor-associated biomarkers remains a challenge in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. In this research, Maackia amurensis (MAA) was used as a recognition element in the functionalization of an electrochemical impedance-spectroscopy biosensor without a label to identify cancer-associated aberrant glycosylation prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The lectin was immobilized on gold-interdigitated microelectrodes. Furthermore, the biosensor's impedance response was used to assess the establishment of a complex binding between MAA and PSA-containing glycans. With a small sample volume, the functionalized interdigitated impedimetric-based (IIB) biosensor exhibited high sensitivity, rapid response, and repeatability. PSA glycoprotein detection was performed by measuring electron transfer resistance values within a concentration range 0.01-100 ng/mL, with a detection limit of 3.574 pg/mL. In this study, the ability of MAA to preferentially recognize α2,3-linked sialic acid in serum PSA was proven, suggesting a potential platform for the development of lectin-based, miniaturized, and cost effective IIB biosensors for future disease detection.


Assuntos
Técnicas Biossensoriais , Neoplasias da Próstata , Masculino , Humanos , Lectinas/química , Biomarcadores Tumorais , Antígeno Prostático Específico , Maackia/metabolismo , Próstata/metabolismo , Neoplasias da Próstata/diagnóstico , Técnicas Biossensoriais/métodos
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J Basic Microbiol ; 64(4): e2300585, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38346247

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This study aimed to isolate biosurfactant-producing and hydrocarbon-degrading actinomycetes from different soils using glycerol-asparagine and starch-casein media with an antifungal agent. The glycerol-asparagine agar exhibited the highest number of actinomycetes, with a white, low-opacity medium supporting pigment production and high growth. Biosurfactant analyses, such as drop collapse, oil displacement, emulsification, tributyrin agar test, and surface tension measurement, were conducted. Out of 25 positive isolates, seven could utilize both olive oil and black oil for biosurfactant production, and only isolate RP1 could produce biosurfactant when grown in constrained conditions with black oil as the sole carbon source and inducer, demonstrating in situ bioremediation potential. Isolate RP1 from oil-spilled garden soil is Gram-staining-positive with a distinct earthy odor, melanin formation, and white filamentous colonies. It has a molecular size of ~621 bp and 100% sequence similarity to many Streptomyces spp. Morphological, biochemical, and 16 S rRNA analysis confirmed it as Streptomyces sp. RP1, showing positive results in all screenings, including high emulsification activity against kerosene (27.2%) and engine oil (95.8%), oil displacement efficiency against crude oil (7.45 cm), and a significant reduction in surface tension (56.7 dynes/cm). Streptomyces sp. RP1 can utilize citrate as a carbon source, tolerate sodium chloride, resist lysozyme, degrade petroleum hydrocarbons, and produce biosurfactant at 37°C in a 15 mL medium culture, indicating great potential for bioremediation and various downstream industrial applications with optimization.


Assuntos
Actinobacteria , Petróleo , Streptomyces , Actinobacteria/genética , Actinobacteria/metabolismo , Streptomyces/genética , Streptomyces/metabolismo , Actinomyces/metabolismo , Biodegradação Ambiental , Ágar , Glicerol , Asparagina , Hidrocarbonetos/metabolismo , Petróleo/metabolismo , Carbono , Tensoativos/química
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Clin Immunol ; 253: 109685, 2023 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37406980

RESUMO

Inducing tumor-specific T cell responses and regulating suppressive tumor microenvironments have been a challenge for effective tumor therapy. CpG (ODN), the Toll-like receptor 9 agonist, has been widely used as adjuvants of cancer vaccines to induce T cell responses. We developed a novel adjuvant to improve the targeting of lymph nodes. CpG were modified with lipid and glycopolymers by the combination of photo-induced RAFT polymerization and click chemistry, and the novel adjuvant was termed as lipid-glycoadjuvant@AuNPs (LCpG). OVA protein was used as model antigen and melanoma model was established to test the immunotherapy effect of the adjuvant. In tumor model, the antitumor effect and mechanism of LCpG on the response of CTLs were examined by flow cytometry and cell cytotoxicity assay. The effects of LCpG on macrophage polarization and Tregs differentiation in tumor microenvironment were also studied by cell depletion assay and cytokine neutralization assay. We also tested the therapeutic effect of the combination of the adjuvant and anti-PD-1 treatment. LCpG could be rapidly transported to and retained longer in the lymphoid nodes than unmodified CpG. In melanoma model, LCpG controlled both primary tumor and its metastasis, and established long-term memory. In spleen and tumor draining lymphoid nodes, LCpG activated tumor-specific Tc1 responses, with increased CD8+ T-cell proliferation, antigen-specific Tc1 cytokine production and specific-tumor killing capacity. In tumor microenvironments, antigen-specific Tc1 induced by the LCpG promoted CTL infiltration, skewed tumor associated macrophages to M1 phenotype, regulated Treg and induced proinflammatory cytokines production in a CTL-derived IFN-γ-dependent manner. In vivo cell depletion and adoptive transfer experiments confirmed that antitumor activity of LCpG included vaccine was mainly dependent on CTL-derived IFN-γ. The anti-tumor efficacy of LCpG was dramatically enhanced when combined with anti-PD1 immunotherapy. LCpG was a promising adjuvant for vaccine formulation which could augment tumor-specific Tc1 activity, and regulate tumor microenvironments.


Assuntos
Vacinas Anticâncer , Melanoma , Nanopartículas Metálicas , Animais , Camundongos , Microambiente Tumoral , Interferon gama/metabolismo , Ouro/metabolismo , Ouro/farmacologia , Linfócitos T CD8-Positivos , Adjuvantes Imunológicos , Melanoma/metabolismo , Lipídeos/farmacologia , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL
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Appl Microbiol Biotechnol ; 107(5-6): 1503-1513, 2023 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36719432

RESUMO

Viruses have spread throughout the world and cause acute illness or death among millions of people. There is a growing concern about methods to control and combat early-stage viral infections to prevent the significant public health problem. However, conventional detection methods like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) requires sample purification and are time-consuming for further clinical diagnosis. Hence, establishing a portable device for rapid detection with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity for the specific virus to prevent further spread becomes an urgent need. Many research groups are focusing on the potential of the electrochemical sensor to become a key for developing point-of-care (POC) technologies for clinical analysis because it can solve most of the limitations of conventional diagnostic methods. Herein, this review discusses the current development of electrochemical sensors for the detection of respiratory virus infections and flaviviruses over the past 10 years. Trends in future perspectives in rapid clinical detection sensors on viruses are also discussed. KEY POINTS: • Respiratory related viruses and Flavivirus are being concerned for past decades. • Important to differentiate the cross-reactivity between the virus in same family. • Electrochemical biosensor as a suitable device to detect viruses with high performance.


Assuntos
Técnicas Biossensoriais , Flavivirus , Vírus , Humanos
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 70(2): 502-508, 2023 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35661417

RESUMO

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), a medical complication, occurs when the aortic area becomes swollen and very large. It is mandatory to identify AAA to avoid the breakdown of aneurysms. C-reactive protein (CRP) has been recognized as one of the biomarkers for identifying AAA due to the possibility of CRP produced in vascular tissue, which contributes to the formation of an aneurysm, and it is elevated in patients with a ruptured AAA. This research work was designed to develop an immunosensor on a multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-modified surface to quantify the CRP level. Anti-CRP specificity was constructed on the MWCNT surface through a silane linker to interact with CRP. The detection limit of CRP was calculated as 100 pM with an R2 (determination coefficient) value of 0.9855 (y = 2.3446x - 1.9922) on a linear regression graph. The dose-dependent linear pattern was registered from 200 to 3000 pM and attained the saturation level during binding at 3000 pM. Furthermore, serum-spiked CRP showed a clear increase in the current response, proving the specific recognition of CRP in biological samples. This designed biosensor identifies CRP at a lower level and can help diagnose AAA.


Assuntos
Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal , Técnicas Biossensoriais , Nanotubos de Carbono , Humanos , Imunoensaio , Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal/diagnóstico , Proteína C-Reativa/metabolismo , Biomarcadores
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 70(2): 581-591, 2023 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35765758

RESUMO

Myocardial infarction (MI) is highly related to cardiac arrest leading to death and organ damage. Radiological techniques and electrocardiography have been used as preliminary tests to diagnose MI; however, these techniques are not sensitive enough for early-stage detection. A blood biomarker-based diagnosis is an immediate solution, and due to the high correlation of troponin with MI, it has been considered to be a gold-standard biomarker. In the present research, the cardiac biomarker troponin I (cTnI) was detected on an interdigitated electrode sensor with various surface interfaces. To detect cTnI, a capture aptamer-conjugated gold nanoparticle probe and detection antibody probe were utilized and compared through an alternating sandwich pattern. The surface metal oxide morphology of the developed sensor was proven by microscopic assessments. The limit of detection with the aptamer-gold-cTnI-antibody sandwich pattern was 100 aM, while it was 1 fM with antibody-gold-cTnI-aptamer, representing 10-fold differences. Further, the high performance of the sensor was confirmed by selective cTnI determination in serum, exhibiting superior nonfouling. These methods of determination provide options for generating novel assays for diagnosing MI.


Assuntos
Aptâmeros de Nucleotídeos , Técnicas Biossensoriais , Nanopartículas Metálicas , Infarto do Miocárdio , Humanos , Troponina I , Ouro , Limite de Detecção , Óxidos , Infarto do Miocárdio/diagnóstico , Anticorpos , Técnicas Biossensoriais/métodos , Biomarcadores , Técnicas Eletroquímicas/métodos , Imunoensaio
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 70(2): 553-559, 2023 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35725894

RESUMO

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a highly infectious bacterium and the major cause of pneumonia especially in school-going children. Mycoplasma pneumoniae affects the respiratory tract, and 25% of patients experience health-related problems. It is important to have a suitable method to detect M. pneumoniae, and gold nanoparticle (GNP)-based colorimetric biosensing was used in this study to identify the specific target DNA for M. pneumoniae. The color of GNPs changes due to negatively charged GNPs in the presence of positively charged monovalent (Na+ ) ions from NaCl. This condition is reversed in the presence of a single-stranded oligonucleotide, as it attracts GNPs but not in the presence of double-stranded DNA. Single standard capture DNA was mixed with optimal target DNA that cannot be adsorbed by GNPs; under this condition, GNPs are not stabilized and aggregate at high ionic strength (from 100 mM). Without capture DNA, the GNPs that were stabilized by capture DNA (from 1 µM) became more stable under high ionic conditions and retaining their red color. The GNPs turned blue in the presence of target DNA at concentrations of 1 pM, and the GNPs retained a red color when there was no target in the solution. This method is useful for the simple, easy, and accurate identification of M. pneumoniae target DNA at higher discrimination and without involving sophisticated equipment, and this method provides a diagnostic for M. pneumoniae.


Assuntos
Nanopartículas Metálicas , Mycoplasma pneumoniae , Criança , Humanos , Mycoplasma pneumoniae/genética , Ouro , Colorimetria/métodos , DNA , Íons
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Environ Chem Lett ; : 1-41, 2023 Apr 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37362012

RESUMO

Microplastic pollution is becoming a major issue for human health due to the recent discovery of microplastics in most ecosystems. Here, we review the sources, formation, occurrence, toxicity and remediation methods of microplastics. We distinguish ocean-based and land-based sources of microplastics. Microplastics have been found in biological samples such as faeces, sputum, saliva, blood and placenta. Cancer, intestinal, pulmonary, cardiovascular, infectious and inflammatory diseases are induced or mediated by microplastics. Microplastic exposure during pregnancy and maternal period is also discussed. Remediation methods include coagulation, membrane bioreactors, sand filtration, adsorption, photocatalytic degradation, electrocoagulation and magnetic separation. Control strategies comprise reducing plastic usage, behavioural change, and using biodegradable plastics. Global plastic production has risen dramatically over the past 70 years to reach 359 million tonnes. China is the world's top producer, contributing 17.5% to global production, while Turkey generates the most plastic waste in the Mediterranean region, at 144 tonnes per day. Microplastics comprise 75% of marine waste, with land-based sources responsible for 80-90% of pollution, while ocean-based sources account for only 10-20%. Microplastics induce toxic effects on humans and animals, such as cytotoxicity, immune response, oxidative stress, barrier attributes, and genotoxicity, even at minimal dosages of 10 µg/mL. Ingestion of microplastics by marine animals results in alterations in gastrointestinal tract physiology, immune system depression, oxidative stress, cytotoxicity, differential gene expression, and growth inhibition. Furthermore, bioaccumulation of microplastics in the tissues of aquatic organisms can have adverse effects on the aquatic ecosystem, with potential transmission of microplastics to humans and birds. Changing individual behaviours and governmental actions, such as implementing bans, taxes, or pricing on plastic carrier bags, has significantly reduced plastic consumption to 8-85% in various countries worldwide. The microplastic minimisation approach follows an upside-down pyramid, starting with prevention, followed by reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, and ending with disposal as the least preferable option.

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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 69(6): 2698-2712, 2022 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34997977

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A "Janus particle" refers to the production of two materials in a single system and shows a difference in physical characteristics, and two surfaces participate in the formation with different chemistries. This research generated the Janus using a hybrid of zinc oxide (ZnO) and gold (Au) on the sensor surface toward making high-performance DNA sensors. The Janus ZnO/Au-textured film was synthesized via the one-step sol-gel method, which involves a suitable ratio of a mixture of ZnO sol seed solution. The synthesized Janus ZnO/Au-textured film undergoes a low-temperature aqueous hydrothermal route to synthesize quasi-one-dimensional nanowires. The average grain size in the Janus ZnO/Au nanotextured wire was 41.60 nm. The fabricated nanotextured wire was further optimized by tuning the thickness and characterized by XRD and high-resolution microscopy. Electrical characterization was conducted on the Janus ZnO/Au nanotextured wire coupled with an interdigitated electrode sensor to detect the specific leptospirosis DNA strand. The generated device is capable of detecting lower DNA concentration at 1 × 10-13 M with a sensitivity of 8.54 MΩ M-1 cm-2 . The high performance is attained on linear concentrations of 10-6 -10-13 M with the determination coefficient, "I = 135437.63C-3609.07" R2 = 0.9551. A potential strategy is proposed as a base for developing different high-performance sensors.


Assuntos
Nanofios , Óxido de Zinco , Ouro , DNA , Biomarcadores
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 69(6): 2766-2779, 2022 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35287249

RESUMO

This study presents a novel sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride (S@g-C3 N4 ) with a wider potential range as electrocatalyst for electrochemical sensor application. The S@g-C3 N4 nanosheets were successfully prepared with a ball milling method by mixing appropriate molar concentration required precursors. The as-synthesized heteroatom-doped graphitic carbon nitride is characterized by spectroscopic techniques including PL, DRS-UV, FT-IR, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller equation. The morphological features were studied by FE-SEM and HR-TEM analysis. Chit-S@g-C3 N4 -modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) was employed for the electrochemical detection of omeprazole (OMZ) use in drug formulations. We have noted an oxidation peak current response at a potential of +0.8 V versus Ag/AgCl in PBS medium (0.1 M, pH 7.0). Differential pulse voltammetry amperometry experimental method can be used to measure the concentration of OMZ for quantitative studies in known samples. Under the optimized experimental condition, the calibration plot was constructed by plotting the peak currents versus OMZ in the linear ranges from 6.0 × 10-7 to 26 × 10-5  M. The linear regression equation is estimated to be Ip (µA) = 0.9518 (C/µM) + 0.3340 with a good correlation coefficient of 0.9996. The lower determination limit was found to be 20 nM and the current sensitivity was calculated (31.722 µA µM-1  cm-2 ). The developed sensor was utilized successfully to determine the OMZ concentration in drug formulations and biological fluids. These results revealed that the Chit-S@g-C3 N4 -modified GCE showed excellent electroanalytical performance for the detection of OMZ at a low LOD, wider linear range, high sensitivity, good reproducibility, long-term storage stability, and selectivity with an acceptable relative standard deviation value.


Assuntos
Carbono , Técnicas Eletroquímicas , Composição de Medicamentos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Espectroscopia de Infravermelho com Transformada de Fourier , Técnicas Eletroquímicas/métodos , Carbono/química , Eletrodos , Enxofre
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 69(1): 160-165, 2022 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33369762

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Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is the heart attack happening when the blood flow is terminated to the heart muscles. C-reactive protein (CRP) level is raising significantly in AMI patients after the onset of symptom; also, temporal variations of CRP in plasma of AMI patient have also been found. Quantifying the concentration of CRP helps to identify the condition associated with AMI. Plasmonic enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was utilized here to identify CRP by the sandwich of aptamer and antibody. Bare-eye CRP detection was achieved by plasmonic ELISA through the aggregation (blue color) of gold nanoparticle in the presence of CRP, whereas in the absence of CRP, it retains its red color (dispersion). Depending on the catalase presence on the ELISA surface, hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) controls gold growth and differentiates with color changes. To achieve the lowest detection limit of CRP, H2 O2 (200 µM), gold seed (0.2 µM), and streptavidin-catalase (1:500) were found optimal. The detection limit was reached at 0.25 µg/mL, whereas it was 0.5 µg/mL in the CRP-spiked serum. This method of detection system is easier to detect the levels of CRP and helps diagnosing AMI.


Assuntos
Cardiopatias , Nanopartículas Metálicas , Biomarcadores , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática , Ouro , Humanos
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 69(3): 1166-1175, 2022 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33988271

RESUMO

Prostate cancer is one of the predominant cancers affecting men and has been widely reported. In the past, various therapies and drugs have been proposed to treat prostate cancer. Among these treatments, gene therapy has been considered to be an optimal and widely applicable treatment. Furthermore, due to the increased specificity of gene sequence complementation, the targeted delivery of complementary gene sequences may represent a useful treatment in certain instances. Various gene therapies, including tumor-suppressor gene therapy, suicide gene therapy, immunomodulation gene therapy and anti-oncogene therapies, have been established to treat a wide range of diseases, such as cardiac disease, cystic fibrosis, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hemophilia, and cancers. To this end, several gene therapy clinical trials at various phases are underway. This overview describes the developments and progress in gene therapy, with a special focus being placed on prostate cancer.


Assuntos
Terapia Genética , Neoplasias da Próstata , Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias da Próstata/genética , Neoplasias da Próstata/terapia
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 69(2): 798-807, 2022 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33769582

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This study demonstrated the terminated sialo-sugar chains (Neu5Acα2,6Gal and Neu5Acα2,3Gal)-mediated specificity enhancement of influenza virus and chicken red blood cell (RBC) by hemagglutination assay. These glycan chains were immobilized on the gold nanoparticle (GNP) to withhold the higher numbers. With the preliminary optimization, a clear button formation with 0.5% RBC was visualized. On the other hand, intact B/Tokio/53/99 with 750 nM hemagglutinin (HA) displayed a nice hemagglutination. The interference on the specificity of RBC and influenza virus was observed by anti-influenza aptamer at the concentration 31 nM; however, there is no hemagglutination prevention was noticed in the presence of complementary aptamer sequences. Spiking GNP-conjugated Neu5Acα2,6Gal or Neu5Acα2,3Gal or a mixture of these two to the reaction promoted the hemagglutination to 63-folds higher with 12 nM virus, whereas under the same condition the heat-inactivated viruses were lost the hemagglutination. Neuraminidases from Clostridium perfringens and Arthrobacter ureafaciens at 0.0025 neuraminidase units are able to abolish the hemagglutination. Other enzymes, Glycopeptidase F (Elizabethkingia meningoseptica) and Endoglycosidase H (Streptomyces plicatus) did not show the changes with agglutination. Obviously, sialyl-Gal-terminated glycan-conjugated GNP amendment has enhanced the specificity of erythrocyte-influenza virus and able to be controlled by aptamer or neuraminidases.


Assuntos
Vírus da Influenza A , Nanopartículas Metálicas , Orthomyxoviridae , Eritrócitos/metabolismo , Ouro , Hemaglutinação , Glicoproteínas de Hemaglutininação de Vírus da Influenza , Vírus da Influenza A/metabolismo , Neuraminidase , Orthomyxoviridae/metabolismo , Polissacarídeos , Receptores Virais
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 69(4): 1354-1364, 2022 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34076915

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Gestational diabetes and jaundice are the correlated diseases predominantly found in mother and newborn child. Jaundice is a neonatal complication with an increased risk when mother has gestational diabetes. Mothers with diabetes at an early stage of gestational age are at higher risk for hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) and hypoglycemia. So, it is mandatory to monitor the condition of diabetes and jaundice during the pregnancy period for a healthy child and safest delivery. On the other hand, nanotechnology has displayed a rapid advancement that can be implemented to overcome these issues. The development of high-performance diagnosis using appropriate biomarkers provides their efficacy in the detection gestational diabetes and jaundice. This review covers the aspects from a fast-developing field to generate nanosensors in the nanosized dimensions for the applications to overcome these complications by coupling diagnostics with biomarkers. Further, the serum-based biomarkers have been discussed for these inborn complications and also the diagnosis with the current trend.


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Técnicas Biossensoriais , Diabetes Gestacional , Icterícia , Biomarcadores , Glicemia , Diabetes Gestacional/diagnóstico , Feminino , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Gravidez
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 69(4): 1509-1516, 2022 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34278604

RESUMO

Luteinizing hormone (LH)/lutropin is an interstitial cell-stimulating hormone playing a predominant role in the reproductive system, and highly correlated with the infertility treatment in both men and women. This research was concentrated to quantify LH level by using interdigitated electrode sensor. To improve the electric current flow, sensing electrode was modified with graphene oxide (GO) and the aptamer probe was attached on GO through biotin-streptavidin linker. Current responses were measured with aptamer-LH interaction at the target concentrations between 7.5 nM and 1 µM and the detection limit of LH was calculated as 60 nM with the determination coefficient (R2 ) value, 0.9229 [y = 1.296x - 2.8435] on a linear range from 30 nM to 1 µM. Further, biofouling effect on sensing electrode surface was analyzed with complementary aptamer sequence, control proteins (albumin and globulin). The above GO-aptamer-modified interdigitated electrode sensor helps to quantify LH level and diagnose gynecological endocrinology-related complications.


Assuntos
Aptâmeros de Nucleotídeos , Técnicas Biossensoriais , Grafite , Feminino , Humanos , Limite de Detecção , Hormônio Luteinizante , Masculino
20.
Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 69(6): 2507-2516, 2022 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34894363

RESUMO

The current world condition is dire due to epidemics and pandemics as a result of novel viruses, such as influenza and the coronavirus, causing acute respiratory syndrome. To overcome these critical situations, the current research seeks to generate a common surveillance system with the assistance of a controlled Internet of Things operated under a Gaussian noise channel. To create the model system, a study with an analysis of H1N1 influenza virus determination on an interdigitated electrode (IDE) sensor was validated by current-volt measurements. The preliminary data were generated using hemagglutinin as the target against gold-conjugated aptamer/antibody as the probe, with the transmission pattern showing consistency with the Gaussian noise channel algorithm. A good fit with the algorithmic values was found, displaying a similar pattern to that output from the IDE, indicating reliability. This study can be a model for the surveillance of varied pathogens, including the emergence and reemergence of novel strains.


Assuntos
Epidemias , Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H1N1 , Internet das Coisas , Vírus , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes
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