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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(12)2024 Jun 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38928113

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the corrosion resistance in natural seawater (Navodari area) of two types of low-alloy carbon steels BVDH36 and LRAH36 by electrochemical methods. The electrochemical methods used were the evolution of the free potential (OCP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), polarization resistance (Rp) and corrosion rate (Vcorr), potentiodynamic polarization (PD), and cyclic voltammetry (CV). The studies were completed by ex situ characterization analyzes of the studied surfaces before and after corrosion such as: optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. The results of the study show us that the polarization resistance of the low-alloy carbon steel BVDH36 is higher compared to the polarization resistance of the low-alloy carbon steel LRAH36. It is also observed that with the increase in the immersion time of the samples in natural seawater, the polarization resistance of the BVDH36 alloy increases over time and finally decreases, and for the carbon steel LRAH36 the polarization resistance increases.


Subject(s)
Alloys , Seawater , Steel , Corrosion , Steel/chemistry , Alloys/chemistry , X-Ray Diffraction , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Electrochemical Techniques , Microscopy, Electron, Scanning , Carbon/chemistry
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 14(6)2024 Jun 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38920600

ABSTRACT

Development and optimisation of bioelectronic monitoring techniques like microelectrode array-based field potential measurement and impedance spectroscopy for the functional, label-free and non-invasive monitoring of in vitro neuronal networks is widely investigated in the field of biosensors. Thus, these techniques were individually used to demonstrate the capabilities of, e.g., detecting compound-induced toxicity in neuronal culture models. In contrast, extended application for investigating the effects of central nervous system infecting viruses are rarely described. In this context, we wanted to analyse the effect of herpesviruses on functional neuronal networks. Therefore, we developed a unique hybrid bioelectronic monitoring platform that allows for performing field potential monitoring and impedance spectroscopy on the same microelectrode. In the first step, a neuronal culture model based on primary hippocampal cells from neonatal rats was established with reproducible and stable synchronised electrophysiological network activity after 21 days of cultivation on microelectrode arrays. For a proof of concept, the pseudorabies model virus PrV Kaplan-ΔgG-GFP was applied and the effect on the neuronal networks was monitored by impedance spectroscopy and field potential measurement for 72 h in a multiparametric mode. Analysis of several bioelectronic parameters revealed a virus concentration-dependent degeneration of the neuronal network within 24-48 h, with a significant early change in electrophysiological activity, subsequently leading to a loss of activity and network synchronicity. In conclusion, we successfully developed a microelectrode array-based hybrid bioelectronic measurement platform for quantitative monitoring of pathologic effects of a herpesvirus on electrophysiological active neuronal networks.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Neurons , Animals , Rats , Neurons/virology , Nerve Net , Microelectrodes , Hippocampus/virology , Herpesvirus 1, Suid , Cells, Cultured , Pseudorabies/virology
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Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc ; 320: 124646, 2024 Nov 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38875926

ABSTRACT

In this research, we fabricated a functional conductive nanocomposite with valuable properties through a chitin (CH) and cellulose (CE) polymerization process, incorporating ZnO/(0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mol.%) CuO bioactive nanoparticles. These bioactive nanoparticles, synthesized through sol-gel and polymerization interactions, greatly enhanced the structural, dielectric, and antimicrobial characteristics of CH-CE@ZnO/CuO conductive nanocomposites. The morphological analysis revealed that these nanoparticles, with diameters ranging from 11-25 nm, formed covalent bonds with the membrane matrix, bolstering the conductive nanocomposites ' structural integrity and dielectric performance. The dielectric properties of the conductive nanocomposites were significantly enhanced by the even distribution of ZnO/CuO nanoparticles within the CH-CE composite. Additionally, antimicrobial assessments demonstrated that the CH-CE@ZnO/CuO conductive nanocomposites displayed significant antibacterial properties against the Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, showcasing their potential as active packaging materials for electronic, biosensors, and sustainable applications.


Subject(s)
Cellulose , Chitin , Copper , Electric Conductivity , Escherichia coli , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Nanocomposites , Staphylococcus aureus , Zinc Oxide , Zinc Oxide/chemistry , Zinc Oxide/pharmacology , Nanocomposites/chemistry , Cellulose/chemistry , Cellulose/pharmacology , Copper/chemistry , Copper/pharmacology , Chitin/chemistry , Chitin/pharmacology , Staphylococcus aureus/drug effects , Escherichia coli/drug effects , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/chemistry , Anti-Infective Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Infective Agents/chemistry , Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared , Dielectric Spectroscopy , X-Ray Diffraction
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Sensors (Basel) ; 24(11)2024 May 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38894053

ABSTRACT

The advancement of flexible electrodes triggered research on wearables and health monitoring applications. Metal-based bioelectrodes encounter low mechanical strength and skin discomfort at the electrode-skin interface. Thus, recent research has focused on the development of flexible surface electrodes with low electrochemical resistance and high conductivity. This study investigated the development of a novel, flexible, surface electrode based on a MXene/polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)/glycerol composite. MXenes offer the benefit of featuring highly conductive transition metals with metallic properties, including a group of carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, while PDMS exhibits inherent biostability, flexibility, and biocompatibility. Among the various MXene-based electrode compositions prepared in this work, those composed of 15% and 20% MXene content were further evaluated for their potential in electrophysiological sensing applications. The samples underwent a range of characterization techniques, including electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), cyclic voltammetry (CV), as well as mechanical and bio-signal sensing from the skin. The experimental findings indicated that the compositions demonstrated favorable bulk impedances of 280 and 111 Ω, along with conductivities of 0.462 and 1.533 mS/cm, respectively. Additionally, they displayed promising electrochemical stability, featuring charge storage densities of 0.665 mC/cm2 and 1.99 mC/cm2, respectively. By conducting mechanical tests, Young's moduli were determined to be 2.61 MPa and 2.18 MPa, respectively. The composite samples exhibited elongation of 139% and 144%, respectively. Thus, MXene-based bioelectrodes show promising potential for flexible and wearable electronics and bio-signal sensing applications.


Subject(s)
Electrodes , Wearable Electronic Devices , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Humans , Dimethylpolysiloxanes/chemistry , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Electric Conductivity , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Electrochemical Techniques/instrumentation , Electric Impedance , Glycerol/chemistry , Electrophysiological Phenomena , Monitoring, Physiologic/instrumentation , Monitoring, Physiologic/methods
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Sensors (Basel) ; 24(11)2024 Jun 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38894428

ABSTRACT

Heart failure is a severe medical condition with an important worldwide incidence that occurs when the heart is unable to efficiently pump the patient's blood throughout the body. The monitoring of edema in the lower limbs is one of the most efficient ways to control the evolution of the condition. Impedance spectroscopy has been proposed as an efficient technique to monitor body volume in patients with heart failure. It is necessary to research new wearable devices for remote patient monitoring, which can be easily worn by patients in a continuous way. In this work, we design and implement new wearable textile electrodes for the monitoring of edema evolution in patients with heart failure. Impedance spectroscopy measurements were carried out in 5 healthy controls and 2 patients with heart failure using our wearable electrodes for 3 days. The results show the appropriateness of impedance spectroscopy and our wearable electrodes to monitor body volume evolution. Impedance spectroscopy is shown to be an efficient marker of the presence of edema in heart failure patients. Initial patient positive feedback was obtained for the use of the wearable device.


Subject(s)
Dielectric Spectroscopy , Electrodes , Heart Failure , Textiles , Wearable Electronic Devices , Humans , Heart Failure/physiopathology , Monitoring, Physiologic/instrumentation , Monitoring, Physiologic/methods , Dielectric Spectroscopy/methods , Dielectric Spectroscopy/instrumentation , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Edema/diagnosis , Aged
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 13155, 2024 06 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38849386

ABSTRACT

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) stands as the most prevalent form of primary liver cancer, predominantly affecting patients with chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B or C-induced cirrhosis. Diagnosis typically involves blood tests (assessing liver functions and HCC biomarkers), imaging procedures such as Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and liver biopsies requiring the removal of liver tissue for laboratory analysis. However, these diagnostic methods either entail lengthy lab processes, require expensive imaging equipment, or involve invasive techniques like liver biopsies. Hence, there exists a crucial need for rapid, cost-effective, and noninvasive techniques to characterize HCC, whether in serum or tissue samples. In this study, we developed a spiral sensor implemented on a printed circuit board (PCB) technology that utilizes impedance spectroscopy and applied it to 24 tissues and sera samples as proof of concept. This newly devised circuit has successfully characterized HCC and normal tissue and serum samples. Utilizing the distinct dielectric properties between HCC cells and serum samples versus the normal samples across a specific frequency range, the differentiation between normal and HCC samples is achieved. Moreover, the sensor effectively characterizes two HCC grades and distinguishes cirrhotic/non-cirrhotic samples from tissue specimens. In addition, the sensor distinguishes cirrhotic/non-cirrhotic samples from serum specimens. This pioneering study introduces Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) spiral sensor for diagnosing HCC and liver cirrhosis in clinical serum-an innovative, low-cost, rapid (< 2 min), and precise PCB-based technology without elaborate sample preparation, offering a novel non-labeled screening approach for disease staging and liver conditions.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Liver Neoplasms , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/diagnosis , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/blood , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology , Humans , Dielectric Spectroscopy/methods , Liver Neoplasms/diagnosis , Liver Neoplasms/blood , Liver Neoplasms/pathology , Liver/pathology , Biomarkers, Tumor/blood
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Bioelectrochemistry ; 159: 108757, 2024 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38851026

ABSTRACT

The utilization of biomimetic membranes supported by advanced self-assembled monolayers is gaining attraction as a promising sensing tool. Biomimetic membranes offer exceptional biocompatibility and adsorption capacity upon degradation, transcending their role as mere research instruments to open new avenues in biosensing. This study focused on anchoring a sparsely tethered bilayer lipid membrane onto a self-assembled monolayer composed of a biodegradable polymer, functionalized with poly(ethylene glycol)-cholesterol moieties, for lipid membrane integration. Real-time monitoring via quartz crystal microbalance, coupled with characterization using surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, provided comprehensive insights into each manufacturing phase. The resulting lipid layer, along with transmembrane pores formed by gramicidin A, exhibited robust stability. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis confirmed membrane integrity, successful pore formation, and consistent channel density. Notably, gramicidin A demonstrated sustained functionality as an ion channel upon reconstitution, with its functionality being effectively blocked and inhibited in the presence of calcium ions. These findings mark significant strides in developing intricate biodegradable nanomaterials with promising applications in biomedicine.


Subject(s)
Gramicidin , Lipid Bilayers , Polyesters , Lipid Bilayers/chemistry , Lipid Bilayers/metabolism , Gramicidin/chemistry , Gramicidin/metabolism , Polyesters/chemistry , Cholesterol/chemistry , Quartz Crystal Microbalance Techniques , Polyethylene Glycols/chemistry , Biocompatible Materials/chemistry , Dielectric Spectroscopy
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Methods Mol Biol ; 2810: 197-210, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38926281

ABSTRACT

Single-cell isolation is a key step in the manufacturing of therapeutic proteins, which relies on the development of monoclonal cell lines. It increases production safety and consistency. It also ensures higher manufacturing performances thanks to the selection of the rare clonally derived cell lines with optimal growth and production capacities. DISPENCELL-S3 is a small format single-cell dispenser whose technology is based on impedance spectroscopy. Here, we provide a detailed protocol for generating Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) monoclonal cell lines using DISPENCELL-S3. Production and characterization of an adequate cell sample for single-cell isolation, as well as the optimization of the DISPENCELL-S3 dispensing parameters are described. Monoclonal outgrowth assessment and the use of the recorded impedance signal as evidence of clonality are also outlined.


Subject(s)
Cell Culture Techniques , Cricetulus , Animals , CHO Cells , Cell Culture Techniques/methods , Cricetinae , Cell Separation/methods , Antibodies, Monoclonal , Dielectric Spectroscopy
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Sensors (Basel) ; 24(12)2024 Jun 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38931556

ABSTRACT

This paper reports a rapid and sensitive sensor for the detection and quantification of the COVID-19 N-protein (N-PROT) via an electrochemical mechanism. Single-frequency electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was used as a transduction method for real-time measurement of the N-PROT in an immunosensor system based on gold-conjugate-modified carbon screen-printed electrodes (Cov-Ag-SPE). The system presents high selectivity attained through an optimal stimulation signal composed of a 0.0 V DC potential and 10 mV RMS-1 AC signal at 100 Hz over 300 s. The Cov-Ag-SPE showed a log response toward N-PROT detection at concentrations from 1.0 ng mL-1 to 10.0 µg mL-1, with a 0.977 correlation coefficient for the phase (θ) variation. An ML-based approach could be created using some aspects observed from the positive and negative samples; hence, it was possible to classify 252 samples, reaching 83.0, 96.2 and 91.3% sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy, respectively, with confidence intervals (CI) ranging from 73.0 to 100.0%. Because impedance spectroscopy measurements can be performed with low-cost portable instruments, the immunosensor proposed here can be applied in point-of-care diagnostics for mass testing, even in places with limited resources, as an alternative to the common diagnostics methods.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , COVID-19 , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Gold , SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19/diagnosis , COVID-19/virology , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Biosensing Techniques/instrumentation , Humans , SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification , SARS-CoV-2/immunology , Dielectric Spectroscopy/instrumentation , Dielectric Spectroscopy/methods , Gold/chemistry , Electrodes , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Electrochemical Techniques/instrumentation , Immunoassay/methods , Immunoassay/instrumentation , Coronavirus Nucleocapsid Proteins/immunology , Coronavirus Nucleocapsid Proteins/analysis , Carbon/chemistry , Phosphoproteins/analysis
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ACS Sens ; 9(6): 2897-2906, 2024 Jun 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38776471

ABSTRACT

Ovarian cancer (OC) has the highest mortality rate among malignant tumors, primarily because it is difficult to diagnose early. Exosomes, a type of extracellular vesicle rich in parental information, have garnered significant attention in the field of cancer diagnosis and treatment. They play an important regulatory role in the occurrence, development, and metastasis of OC. Consequently, exosomes have emerged as noninvasive biomarkers for early cancer detection. Therefore, identifying cancer-derived exosomes may offer a novel biomarker for the early detection of OC. In this study, we developed a metal-organic frameworks assembled "double hook"-type aptamer electrochemical sensor, which enables accurate early diagnosis of OC. Under optimal experimental conditions, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy technology demonstrated a good linear relationship within the concentration range of 31-3.1 × 106 particles per microliter, with a detection limit as low as 12 particles per microliter. The universal exosome detection platform is constructed, and this platform can not only differentiate between high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) patients and healthy individuals but also distinguish between HGSOC patients and nonhigh-grade serous OC (non-HGSOC). Consequently, it provides a novel strategy for the early diagnosis of OC and holds great significance in clinical differential diagnosis.


Subject(s)
Early Detection of Cancer , Ovarian Neoplasms , Female , Ovarian Neoplasms/diagnosis , Humans , Early Detection of Cancer/methods , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Metal-Organic Frameworks/chemistry , Exosomes/chemistry , Limit of Detection , Dielectric Spectroscopy/methods , Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis
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Anal Chem ; 96(23): 9317-9324, 2024 Jun 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38818541

ABSTRACT

Inaccurate or cumbersome clinical pathogen diagnosis between Gram-positive bacteria (G+) and Gram-negative (G-) bacteria lead to delayed clinical therapeutic interventions. Microelectrode-based electrochemical sensors exhibit the significant advantages of rapid response and minimal sample consumption, but the loading capacity and discrimination precision are weak. Herein, we develop reversible fusion-fission MXene-based fiber microelectrodes for G+/G- bacteria analysis. During the fissuring process, the spatial utilization, loading capacity, sensitivity, and selectivity of microelectrodes were maximized, and polymyxin B and vancomycin were assembled for G+/G- identification. The surface-tension-driven reversible fusion facilitated its reusability. A deep learning model was further applied for the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) identification in diverse ratio concentrations of G+ and G- of (1:100-100:1) with higher accuracy (>93%) and gave predictable detection results for unknown samples. Meanwhile, the as-proposed sensing platform reached higher sensitivity toward E. coli (24.3 CFU/mL) and S. aureus (37.2 CFU/mL) in 20 min. The as-proposed platform provides valuable insights for bacterium discrimination and quantification.


Subject(s)
Microelectrodes , Gram-Positive Bacteria/isolation & purification , Gram-Negative Bacteria/isolation & purification , Escherichia coli/isolation & purification , Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Electrochemical Techniques/instrumentation , Vancomycin/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/analysis , Polymyxin B/chemistry , Polymyxin B/pharmacology , Dielectric Spectroscopy
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 271(Pt 1): 132460, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38772468

ABSTRACT

Mastitis diagnosis can be made by detecting Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), which requires high sensitivity and selectivity. Here, we report on microfluidic genosensors and electronic tongues to detect S. aureus DNA using impedance spectroscopy with data analysis employing visual analytics and machine learning techniques. The genosensors were made with layer-by-layer films containing either 10 bilayers of chitosan/chondroitin sulfate or 8 bilayers of chitosan/sericin functionalized with an active layer of cpDNA S. aureus. The specific interactions leading to hybridization in these genosensors allowed for a low limit of detection of 5.90 × 10-19 mol/L. The electronic tongue had four sensing units made with 6-bilayer chitosan/chondroitin sulfate films, 10-bilayer chitosan/chondroitin sulfate, 8-bilayer chitosan/sericin, and 8-bilayer chitosan/gold nanoparticles modified with sericin. Despite the absence of specific interactions, various concentrations of DNA S. aureus could be distinguished when the impedance data were plotted using a dimensionality reduction technique. Selectivity of S. aureus DNA was confirmed using multidimensional calibration spaces, based on machine learning, with accuracy up to 89 % for the genosensors and 66 % for the electronic tongue. Hence, with these computational methods one may opt for the more expensive genosensors or the simpler and cheaper electronic tongue, depending on the sensitivity level required to diagnose mastitis.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Chitosan , Staphylococcus aureus , Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Staphylococcus aureus/genetics , Chitosan/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Calibration , Electronic Nose , DNA, Bacterial/genetics , DNA, Bacterial/analysis , Dielectric Spectroscopy/methods , Female , Gold/chemistry
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Food Res Int ; 187: 114353, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38763640

ABSTRACT

The food industry has grown with the demands for new products and their authentication, which has not been accompanied by the area of analysis and quality control, thus requiring novel process analytical technologies for food processes. An electronic tongue (e-tongue) is a multisensor system that can characterize complex liquids in a fast and simple way. Here, we tested the efficacy of an impedimetric microfluidic e-tongue setup - comprised by four interdigitated electrodes (IDE) on a printed circuit board (PCB), with four pairs of digits each, being one bare sensor and three coated with different ultrathin nanostructured films with different electrical properties - in the analysis of fresh and industrialized coconut water. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied to observe sample differences, and Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) was used to predict sample physicochemical parameters. Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) and Partial Least Square - Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) were compared to classify samples based on data from the e-tongue device. Results indicate the potential application of the microfluidic e-tongue in the identification of coconut water composition and determination of physicochemical attributes, allowing for classification of samples according to soluble solid content (SSC) and total titratable acidity (TTA) with over 90% accuracy. It was also demonstrated that the microfluidic setup has potential application in the food industry for quality assessment of complex liquid samples.


Subject(s)
Cocos , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Principal Component Analysis , Cocos/chemistry , Least-Squares Analysis , Dielectric Spectroscopy/methods , Discriminant Analysis , Water/chemistry , Food Analysis/methods , Microfluidics/methods , Microfluidics/instrumentation , Electronic Nose
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 12183, 2024 05 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38806617

ABSTRACT

The fabrication of the first label-free electrochemical DNA probe biosensor for highly sensitive detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), as the causal agent of citrus huanglongbing disease, is conducted here. An OMP probe was designed based on the hybridization with its target-specific sequence in the outer membrane protein (OMP) gene of CLas. The characterization of the steps of biosensor fabrication and hybridization process between the immobilized OMP-DNA probe and the target ssDNA oligonucleotides (OMP-complementary and three mismatches OMP or OMP-mutation) was monitored using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy based on increasing or decreasing in the electron transfer in [Fe (CN)6]3-/4- on the modified gold electrode surface. The biosensor sensitivity indicated that the peak currents were linear over ranges from 20 to 100 nM for OMP-complementary with the detection limit of 0.026 nM (S/N = 3). The absence of any cross-interference with other biological DNA sequences confirmed a high selectivity of fabricated biosensor. Likewise, it showed good specificity in discriminating the mutation oligonucleotides from complementary target DNAs. The functional performance of optimized biosensor was achieved via the hybridization of OMP-DNA probe with extracted DNA from citrus plant infected with CLas. Therefore, fabricated biosensor indicates promise for sensitivity and early detection of citrus huanglongbing disease.


Subject(s)
Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins , Biosensing Techniques , Citrus , DNA Probes , Electrochemical Techniques , Plant Diseases , Biosensing Techniques/methods , Citrus/microbiology , Plant Diseases/microbiology , DNA Probes/genetics , Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins/genetics , Electrochemical Techniques/methods , Electrodes , Nucleic Acid Hybridization , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Limit of Detection , Rhizobiaceae/genetics , Rhizobiaceae/isolation & purification , Liberibacter/genetics
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Sensors (Basel) ; 24(9)2024 Apr 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38732847

ABSTRACT

The most reliable methods for pregnancy diagnosis in dairy herds include rectal palpation, ultrasound examination, and evaluation of plasma progesterone concentrations. However, these methods are expensive, labor-intensive, and invasive. Thus, there is a need to develop a practical, non-invasive, cost-effective method that can be implemented on the farm to detect pregnancy. This study suggests employing microwave dielectric spectroscopy (MDS, 0.5-40 GHz) as a method to evaluate reproduction events in dairy cows. The approach involves the integration of MDS data with information on milk solids to detect pregnancy and identify early embryonic loss in dairy cows. To test the ability to predict pregnancy according to these measurements, milk samples were collected from (i) pregnant and non-pregnant randomly selected cows, (ii) weekly from selected cows (n = 12) before insemination until a positive pregnancy test, and (iii) daily from selected cows (n = 10) prior to insemination until a positive pregnancy test. The results indicated that the dielectric strength of Δε and the relaxation time, τ, exhibited reduced variability in the case of a positive pregnancy diagnosis. Using principal component analysis (PCA), a clear distinction between pregnancy and nonpregnancy status was observed, with improved differentiation upon a higher sampling frequency. Additionally, a neural network machine learning technique was employed to develop a prediction algorithm with an accuracy of 73%. These findings demonstrate that MDS can be used to detect changes in milk upon pregnancy. The developed machine learning provides a broad classification that could be further enhanced with additional data.


Subject(s)
Microwaves , Milk , Animals , Female , Cattle , Milk/chemistry , Pregnancy , Principal Component Analysis , Dielectric Spectroscopy/methods , Dairying/methods , Pregnancy Tests/methods , Pregnancy Tests/veterinary , Algorithms
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BMC Oral Health ; 24(1): 501, 2024 May 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38725023

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Releasing of metal ions might implicate in allergic reaction as a negative subsequent of the corrosion of Stainless Steel (SS304) orthodontic wires. The aim of this study was to evaluate the corrosion resistance of zinc-coated (Zn-coated) SS orthodontic wires. METHODS: Zinc coating was applied on SS wires by PVD method. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Potentiodynamic polarization tests and Tafel analysis methods were used to predict the corrosion behavior of Zn-coated and uncoated SS wires in both neutral and acidic environments. RESULTS: The values of Ecorr ,icorr and Rct ,which were the electrochemical corrosion characteristics, reported better corrosion behavior of Zn-coated SS wires against uncoated ones in both artificial saliva and fluoride-containing environments. Experimental results of the Tafel plot analyses were consistent with that of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analyses for both biological solutions. CONCLUSION: Applying Zn coating on bare SS orthodontic wire by PVD method might increase the corrosion resistance of the underlying stainless-steel substrate.


Subject(s)
Dielectric Spectroscopy , Materials Testing , Orthodontic Wires , Saliva, Artificial , Stainless Steel , Zinc , Corrosion , Stainless Steel/chemistry , Zinc/chemistry , Saliva, Artificial/chemistry , Dental Alloys/chemistry , Coated Materials, Biocompatible/chemistry , Fluorides/chemistry , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Humans , Surface Properties , Potentiometry
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 14(5)2024 Apr 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38785696

ABSTRACT

This work presents a novel approach for tailoring molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) with a preliminary stage of atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), for a more precise definition of the imprinted cavity. A well-defined copolymer of acrylamide and N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide (PAAm-co-PMBAm) was synthesized by ATRP and applied to gold electrodes with the template, followed by a crosslinking reaction. The template was removed from the polymer matrix by enzymatic/chemical action. The surface modifications were monitored via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), having the MIP polymer as a non-conducting film designed with affinity sites for CA15-3. The resulting biosensor exhibited a linear response to CA15-3 log concentrations from 0.001 to 100 U/mL in PBS or in diluted fetal bovine serum (1000×) in PBS. Compared to the polyacrylamide (PAAm) MIP from conventional free-radical polymerization, the ATRP-based MIP extended the biosensor's dynamic linear range 10-fold, improving low concentration detection, and enhanced the signal reproducibility across units. The biosensor demonstrated good sensitivity and selectivity. Overall, the work described confirmed that the process of radical polymerization to build an MIP material influences the detection capacity for the target substance and the reproducibility among different biosensor units. Extending this approach to other cancer biomarkers, the methodology presented could open doors to a new generation of MIP-based biosensors for point-of-care disease diagnosis.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Molecularly Imprinted Polymers , Polymerization , Molecularly Imprinted Polymers/chemistry , Molecular Imprinting , Humans , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Polymers/chemistry , Acrylamides/chemistry , Reproducibility of Results , Gold/chemistry , Acrylic Resins/chemistry
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 14(5)2024 May 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38785705

ABSTRACT

The development of rapid detection tools for viruses is vital for the prevention of pandemics and biothreats. Aptamers that target inactivated viruses are attractive for sensors due to their improved biosafety. Here, we evaluated a DNA aptamer (named as 6.9) that specifically binds to the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus with a low dissociation constant (KD = 9.6 nM) for the first time. Based on aptamer 6.9, we developed a fiber-optic evanescent wave (FOEW) biosensor. Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 and the Cy5.5-tagged short complementary strand competitively bound with the aptamer immobilized on the surface of the sensor. The detection of the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus was realized within six minutes with a limit of detection (LOD, S/N = 3) of 740 fg/mL. We also developed an electrochemical impedance aptasensor which exhibited an LOD of 5.1 fg/mL and high specificity. We further demonstrated that the LODs of the FOEW and electrochemical impedance aptasensors were, respectively, more than 1000 and 100,000 times lower than those of commercial colloidal gold test strips. We foresee that the facile aptamer isolation process and sensor design can be easily extended for the detection of other inactivated viruses.


Subject(s)
Aptamers, Nucleotide , Biosensing Techniques , COVID-19 , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Limit of Detection , SARS-CoV-2 , SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification , Aptamers, Nucleotide/chemistry , Biosensing Techniques/methods , COVID-19/diagnosis , COVID-19/virology , Humans , Fiber Optic Technology
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 14(5)2024 May 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38785715

ABSTRACT

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is becoming more and more relevant for the characterization of biosensors employing interdigitated electrodes. We compare four different sensor topologies for an exemplary use case of ion sensing to extract recommendations for the design optimizations of impedimetric biosensors. Therefore, we first extract how sensor design parameters affect the sensor capacitance using analytical calculations and finite element (FEM) simulations. Moreover, we develop equivalent circuit models for our sensor topologies and validate them using FEM simulations. As a result, the impedimetric sensor response is better understood, and sensitive and selective frequency ranges can be determined for a given sensor topology. From this, we extract design optimizations for different sensing principles.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Dielectric Spectroscopy , Electric Capacitance , Electrodes , Ions , Finite Element Analysis
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 14(5)2024 May 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38785727

ABSTRACT

Heart failure represents a primary cause of hospitalization and mortality in both developed and developing countries, often necessitating heart transplantation as the only viable recovery path. Despite advances in transplantation medicine, organ rejection remains a significant post-operative challenge, traditionally monitored through invasive endomyocardial biopsies (EMB). This study introduces a rapid prototyping approach to organ rejection monitoring via a sensor-integrated flexible patch, employing electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) for the non-invasive, continuous assessment of resistive and capacitive changes indicative of tissue rejection processes. Utilizing titanium-dioxide-coated electrodes for contactless impedance sensing, this method aims to mitigate the limitations associated with EMB, including procedural risks and the psychological burden on patients. The biosensor's design features, including electrode passivation and three-dimensional microelectrode protrusions, facilitate effective monitoring of cardiac rejection by aligning with the heart's curvature and responding to muscle contractions. Evaluation of sensor performance utilized SPICE simulations, scanning electron microscopy, and cyclic voltammetry, alongside experimental validation using chicken heart tissue to simulate healthy and rejected states. The study highlights the potential of EIS in reducing the need for invasive biopsy procedures and offering a promising avenue for early detection and monitoring of organ rejection, with implications for patient care and healthcare resource utilization.


Subject(s)
Dielectric Spectroscopy , Humans , Heart Transplantation , Biosensing Techniques , Graft Rejection/diagnosis , Animals , Chickens , Monitoring, Physiologic
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