SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2023
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IF 4.4
Yansheng Liu,Zhenle Qin,Xiaobo Jia,Jin Zhou,Hongli Li,Xiaohong Wang,Yating Chen,Junpeng Deng,Zhicheng Jin,Guofu Wang
The global pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a great disaster to the economy and human society. Nowadays, SARS-CoV-2 is fading away from people’s memory but it still exists around us. PCR plays an important role in detecting SARS-CoV-2 but it requires a long detecting time, equipped laboratory, and professional operators. In comparison with polymerase chain reaction (PCR), surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a promising method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 due to its fast, easily operated, and high-sensitivity properties. In this study, the monolayer Ag nanoparticles (MAgNPs) covered with single-layer graphene (SLG) are applied as a SERS substrate. The angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is selected as a bio-probes that can specifically bind to the SARS-CoV-2 S protein. The SERS-based biosensor is formed by ACE2 functionalized SLG/MAgNPs and the LODs of detecting SARS-CoV-2 S protein in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) and in pharyngeal swabs solution (PSS) are 0.1 fg mL −1 and 10 fg mL −1 , respectively. This biosensor provides a way of directly detecting SARS-CoV-2 S protein with high sensitivity and specificity. It illustrates a practical potential in the rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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生物传感器
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医学检测
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纳米技术
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2024
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IF 5.7
Qiuwen Huang,Na Zhou,Jiayi Peng,Xuanjiang Zeng,Lijuan Du,Yan Zhao,Xiaojun Luo
Background The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus, has had a profound impact on global health and economies worldwide. This unprecedented crisis has affected individuals, communities, and nations in diverse manners. Developing simple and accurate diagnostic methods is an imperative task for frequent testing to mitigate the spread of the virus. Among these methods, SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests in clinical specimens have emerged as a promising diagnostic method for COVID-19 due to their sensitive and accurate detection of spike (S) protein, which plays a crucial role in viral infection initiation. Results In this work, a dual-signal amplification surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-based S protein biosensor was constructed based on Au NPs/COFs and enzyme-free catalytic hairpin assembly (CHA) amplification method. The approach relies on a released free DNA sequence (T), which is generated from the competition reaction between Aptamer/T and Aptamer/S protein, to trigger a CHA reaction. Due to the high binding affinity and selectivity between the S protein and its aptamer, CHA process was triggered with the maximum SERS tags (H2-conjugated Au@4-mercaptobenzonitrile@Ag) anchored onto Au NPs/COFs substrate surface. This SERS platform could detect the S protein at concentrations with high sensitivity (limit of detection = 3.0 × 10 −16 g/mL), wide detection range (1 × 10 −16 to 1 × 10 −11 g/mL), acceptable reproducibility (relative standard deviation = 7.01 %) and excellent specificity. The biosensor was also employed to detect S protein in artificial human salivas. Significance Thus, this study not only developed a novel Au NPs/COFs substrate exhibiting strong SERS enhancement ability and high reproducibility, but also proposed a promising dual-signal amplification SERS-based diagnostic method for COVID-19, holding immense potential for the detection of a wide range of antigens and infectious diseases in future applications.
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JOURNAL OF ENZYME INHIBITION AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
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2025
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IF 5.4
Man Liu,Li Zhao,Xupeng Huang,Zhenhao Tang,Yihang Zhong,Mengrong Yan,Shun Liu,Shunjing Wang,Zeyun Sun,Zixuan Rao,Linyi Yu,Yuying Fang,Wei Zhang,Hongbo Zhang,Wei Peng
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the urgent need to develop broad-spectrum antivirals against coronaviruses (CoVs) to prepare for future outbreaks. In this study, we presented a systematic approach to developing broad-spectrum Mpro inhibitors, with a focus on high-risk CoVs. We optimised S-217622 as a lead compound, with the goal of enhancing conserved interactions within the S1, S2, and S3/S4 pockets of Mpro, leading to significantly improved inhibitory potency against representative CoVs. Compound 25 exhibited submicromolar activity across all ten CoVs, with IC50 values below 0.1 μM for six of them. The X-ray co-crystal structure of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro in complex with compound 25 revealed the structural basis of conserved interactions contributing to its broad-spectrum activity. This study demonstrates the feasibility of reinforcing conserved interactions to develop Mpro inhibitors with broad-spectrum activity and provides valuable strategies for combating future pandemics caused by unknown CoVs.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2021
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IF 10.588
Jinxiu Lou,Wei Wang,Huijie Lu,Lin Wang,Lizhong Zhu
Intensified use of disinfectants to control COVID-19 could unintentionally increase the disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in the environment. In indoor spaces, it is critical to determine the optimal disinfection practice to prevent the spread of the virus while keeping DBPs at relatively low levels in the air. The formation of DBPs exceed 0.1 μg/mg while hypochlorite dosed at >10 mg/m 3 . The total DBP concentrations in highly disinfected places (100–200 mg/m 3 hypochlorite) were as high as 66.8 μg/m 3 , and the Hazard Index (HI) was up to 0.84, and both values were much higher than those in less disinfected places (<10 mg/m 3 hypochlorite). Taking into account the HI, formation yields and the origin of the DBPs, we recommended 10 mg/m 3 as the suggested hypochlorite dose to minimize DBPs generation during routine disinfection for controlling the coronavirus. DBPs in indoor air could be eliminated by ventilation, reducing the usage of personal care products, and wiping the solid surface with water before or after disinfection. These results highlighted the necessity to control air-borne DBPs and their associated health risks arising from intensified disinfection, and will guide the further development of evidence-based regulation on DBP exposure during disinfection and improve public health protection.
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环境科学
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公共卫生
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毒理学
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2023
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IF 8.4
Xueliang Lin,Youliang Weng,Yi Liu,Duo Lin,Huishan Yang,Zhiwei Chen,Shangyuan Feng
The rapid and high precision analysis of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in saliva is crucial for the efficient prevention and control of COVID-19. Herein, we developed a novel ratiometric surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensing chip based on a two-dimensional core-molecule-shell-molecule nanostructure for quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Owing to the use of base-complementary pairing mechanism, this SERS sensing chip has better selectivity in discriminating SARS-CoV-2 RNA against other RNA. Besides, an internal standard molecule (4MBN) in the SERS sensing chip can used to calibrate the real-time changing Raman signals of the probe molecule during quantitative assay. Using this cleverly designed SERS sensing chip, the dynamic ranges from 10 –6 M to 10 –12 M with a low of detection limit (LOD = 7.61 ×10 –14 M) can be acquired for detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA. Meanwhile, this SERS sensing chip was well adapted for point-of-care testing (POCT) in combination with portable Raman spectrometer, which is expected to achieve effective detection of early SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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分析化学
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ACS Sensors
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2023
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IF 8.9
Chenglong Lin,Zhenzhen Liu,Fanghao Fang,Shuai Zhao,Yanyan Li,Meimei Xu,Yusi Peng,Hongyou Chen,Fang Yuan,Wanju Zhang,Xi Zhang,Zheng Teng,Rui Xiao,Yong Yang
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted the need for rapid and accurate viral detection at the point-of-care testing (POCT). Compared with nucleic acid detection, lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) is a rapid and flexible method for POCT detection. However, the sensitivity of LFIA limits its use for early identification of patients with COVID-19. Here, an innovative surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS)-LFIA platform based on two-dimensional black phosphorus decorated with Ag nanoparticles as important antigen-capturing and Raman-signal-amplification unit was developed for detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants within 5–20 min. The novel SERS-LFIA platform realized a limit of detection of 0.5 pg/mL and 100 copies/mL for N protein and SARS-CoV-2, demonstrating 1000 times more sensitivity than the commercial LFIA strips. It could reliably detect seven different SARS-CoV-2 variants with cycle threshold (Ct) < 38, with sensitivity and specificity of 97 and 100%, respectively, exhibiting the same sensitivity with q-PCR. Furthermore, the detection results for 48 SARS-CoV-2-positive nasopharyngeal swabs (Ct = 19.8–38.95) and 96 negative nasopharyngeal swabs proved the reliability of the strips in clinical application. The method also had good specificity in double-blind experiments involving several other coronaviruses, respiratory viruses, and respiratory medications. The results showed that the innovative SERS-LFIA platform is expected to be the next-generation antigen detection technology. The inexpensive amplification-free assay combines the advantages of rapid low-cost POCT and highly sensitive nucleic acid detection, and it is suitable for rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants and other pathogens. Thus, it could replace existing antigens and nucleic acids to some extent.
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Journal of Advanced Research
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2021
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IF 10.479
Chao Deng,Farzad Seidi,Qiang Yong,Xiangyu Jin,Chengcheng Li,Ling Zheng,Zhenghong Yuan,Huining Xiao
Introduction Face masks are regarded as effective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the dominant polypropylene (PP)-based masks are devoid of antiviral/antibacterial activities and create enormous environmental burdens after disposal. Objectives Here we report a facile and potentially scalable method to fabricate biodegradable, breathable, and biocidal cellulose nonwovens (BCNWs) to address both environmental and hygienic problems of commercially available face masks. Methods TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nonwovens are rendered antiviral/antibacterial via covalent bonding with disinfecting polyhexamethylene guanidine or neomycin sulfate through carbodiimide coupling chemistry. Results The obtained results showed that the BCNWs have virucidal rate of >99.14%, bactericidal efficiency of >99.51%, no leaching-out effect, and excellent air permeability of >1111.5 mm s −1 . More importantly, the as-prepared BCNWs can inactivate SARS-CoV-2 instantly. Conclusions This strategy provides a new platform for the green fabrication of multifunctional cellulose nonwovens as scalable bio-protective layers with superior performance for various PPE in fighting COVID-19 or future pandemics. Additionally, replacing the non-biodegradable non-antimicrobial PP-based masks with the cellulose-based masks can reduce the plastic wastes and lower the greenhouse gas production from the incineration of disposed masks.
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材料科学
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生物学
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ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2021
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IF 6.986
Zhen Song,Yihui Ma,Min Chen,Adriano Ambrosi,Caifeng Ding,Xiliang Luo
Biofouling caused by the accumulation of biomolecules on sensing surfaces is one of the major problems and challenges to realize the practical application of electrochemical biosensors, and an effective way to counter this problem is the construction of antifouling biosensors. Herein, an antifouling electrochemical biosensor was constructed based on electropolymerized polyaniline (PANI) nanowires and newly designed peptides for the detection of the COVID-19 N-gene. The inverted Y-shaped peptides were designed with excellent antifouling properties and two anchoring branches, and their antifouling performances against proteins and complex biological media were investigated using different approaches. Based on the biotin–streptavidin affinity system, biotin-labeled probes specific to the N-gene (nucleocapsid phosphoprotein) of COVID-19 were immobilized onto the peptide-coated PANI nanowires, forming a highly sensitive and antifouling electrochemical sensing interface for the detection of COVID-19 nucleic acid. The antifouling genosensor demonstrated a wide linear range (10–14 to 10–9 M) and an exceptional low detection limit (3.5 fM). The remarkable performance of the genosensor derives from the high peak current of PANI, which is chosen as the sensing signal, and the extraordinary antifouling properties of designed peptides, which guarantee accurate detection in complex systems. These crucial features represent essential elements for future rapid and decentralized clinical testing.
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分子生物学
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ACS Sensors
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2025
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IF 9.1
Yu Luo,Bicheng Zhu,Congcong Zhu,Penghui Lai,John Taylor,Claire Honney,Ashley Nutsford,Chaofeng Ma,Hailong Chen,Kean C. Aw,Rui Wu,Erasmus Smit,Peikai Zhang,Jadranka Travas-Sejdic
Herein, a novel and simple electrospray (ES) printing technique was developed for the fabrication of ultrathin graphene layers with precisely controlled nanometer-scale thickness, where graphene oxide (GO) was electrosprayed on wafers and subsequently chemically reduced into reduced GO (rGO). Utilizing that technique, we prepared ultrathin rGO in-plane graphene field-effect transistor (GFET)-based biosensors coupled with a portable prototype measuring system for point-of-care detection of pathogens. We illustrate the use of such prepared GFETs to detect COVID-19, using the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigen (N-protein) and genomic viral RNA as detection targets. The electrosprayed and chemically reduced rGO films enhance the molecular detection in GFET sensors through significant local gating effects. The device detects the N-protein from the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in a culture medium with an LOD of 1.44 PFU/mL and in clinical oropharyngeal samples with an LOD of 45 genome copies/mL in 5 min. It also successfully detects viral RNA in oropharyngeal swabs within 10 min. The GFET sensor responses were further analyzed using our proprietary wireless, miniaturized, and portable FET analyzer, coupled with a smartphone detecting app. Altogether, we present low-cost and mass-producible GFETs with high-quality graphene channels, enabling a portable, efficient, and accurate solution for point-of-care pathogen detection and in clinical testing. This technology has the potential to become a crucial tool in preventing future global epidemic outbreaks.
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生物传感器
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2022
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IF 9.221
Yanyan Li,Chenglong Lin,Yusi Peng,Jun He,Yong Yang
The outbreak of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 urges the development of rapidly and accurately diagnostic methods. Here, one high-sensitivity and point-of-care detection method based on magnetic SERS biosensor composed of Fe 3 O 4 -Au nanocomposite and Au nanoneedles array was developed to detect SARS-CoV-2 directly. Among, the magnetic Fe 3 O 4 -Au nanocomposite is applied to capture and separate virus from nasal and throat swabs and enhance the Raman signals of SARS-CoV-2. The magnetic SERS biosensor possessed high sensitivity by optimizing the Fe 3 O 4 -Au nanocomposite. More significantly, the on-site detection of inactivated SARS-CoV-2 virus was achieved based on the magnetic SERS biosensor with ultra-low limit of detection of 100 copies/mL during 15 mins. Furthermore, the contaminated nasal and throat swabs samples were identified by support vector machine, and the diagnostic accuracy of 100% was obtained. The magnetic SERS biosensor combined with support vector machine provides giant potential as the point-of-care detection tool for SARS-CoV-2.
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病毒学
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Biosensors-Basel
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2023
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IF 5.4
Sheng Li,Wenlong Guo,Minmin Xiao,Yulin Chen,Xinyi Luo,Wenfei Xu,Jianhua Zhou,Jiasi Wang
Rapid and sensitive detection of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is essential for early diagnosis and effective treatment. Nucleic acid testing has been considered the gold standard method for the diagnosis of COVID-19 for its high sensitivity and specificity. However, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based method in the central lab requires expensive equipment and well-trained personnel, which makes it difficult to be used in resource-limited settings. It highlights the need for a sensitive and simple assay that allows potential patients to detect SARS-CoV-2 by themselves. Here, we developed an electricity-free self-testing system based on reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) that allows for rapid and accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2. Our system employs a heating bag as the heat source, and a 3D-printed box filled with phase change material (PCM) that successfully regulates the temperature for the RT-LAMP. The colorimetric method could be completed in 40 min and the results could be read out by the naked eye. A ratiometric measurement for exact readout was also incorporated to improve the detection accuracy of the system. This self-testing system is a promising tool for point-of-care testing (POCT) that enables rapid and sensitive diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 in the real world and will improve the current COVID-19 screening efforts for control and mitigation of the pandemic.Keywords:SARS-CoV-2;self-testing;reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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2023
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IF 6.2
Meng Cheng,Caiwei Tan,Bo Xiang,Weihong Lin,Bolin Cheng,Xuechun Peng,Yihao Yang,Yongping Lin
Visualized gene detection based on the CRISPR‐Cas12/CRISPR‐Cas13 technology and lateral flow assay device (CRISPR‐LFA) has shown great potential in point‐of‐care testing sector. Current CRISPR‐LFA methodology mainly utilizes conventional immuno-based LFA test strips, which could visualize whether the reporter probe is trans -cleaved by Cas protein, indicating the target positive detection. However, conventional CRISPR‐LFA usually produces false-positive results in target negative assay. Herein, a nucleic acid C hain H ybridization‐based L ateral F low A ssay platform, named CHLFA, has been developed to achieve the CRISPR‐CHLFA concept. Different from the conventional CRISPR‐LFA, the proposed CRISPR‐CHLFA system was established based on the nucleic acid hybridization between the GNP‐probe embedded in test strips and ssDNA (or ssRNA) reporter from CRISPR (LbaCas12a or LbuCas13a) reaction, which eliminated the requirement of immunoreaction in conventional immuno-based LFA. The assay realized the detection of 1–10 copy of target gene per reaction within 50 min. The CRISPR-CHLFA system achieved highly accurate visual detection of target negative samples, thus overcoming the false-positive problem that often produced in assays using conventional CRISPR‐LFA. The CRISPR‐CHLFA platform was further adopted for the visual detection of marker gene from SASR‐CoV-2 Omicron variant and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), respectively, and 100% accuracy for the analysis of clinical specimens (45 SASR‐CoV-2 specimens and 20 MTB specimens) was obtained. The proposed CRISPR-CHLFA system could provide an alternative platform for the development of POCT biosensors and can be widely adopted in accurate and visualized gene detection.
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生物技术
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