SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2020
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IF 7.1
Bo-Xin Zheng,Wei Long,Yi-Han Zhang,Xuan-He Huang,Cui-Cui Chen,Dong-Xiao Zhong,Meng-Ting She,Ze-Xin Chen,Dong-Peng Cai,Yu-Jing Lu,Wing-Leung Wong
Red fluorescent G-quadruplex DNA selective organic binding probe is relatively underdeveloped. In the present study, we designed a series of new fluorescent probes that exhibit large Stokes shift (112−131 nm), high quantum yield (up to 0.56), robust against photo-bleaching and high selectivity towards quadruplex structures of c-MYC and telomere DNA with strong binding affinity . The discrimination ability of the probes towards G-quadruplex structures against single-/double-stranded DNA or RNA was investigated by analyzing their structural property with respect to their binding specificity. From the sensing application of the probe targeting pu27, an excellent linear relationship (R 2 = 0.9997) with respect to the pu27- A3 interaction signal was observed. The LOD was found down to 4.0 nM, which is superior to thiazole orange dye. The probe is able to realize real-time fluorescence visualization in aqueous, PAGE staining and live cell imaging. In addition, from the immunofluorescence analysis using the probe and BG4 antibody, the A3 foci and BG4 staining co-localized well in PC3 cells, which suggest that the probe is G-quadruplex selective and is useful for visualizing G-quadruplex DNA structures in live cells. Cytotoxicity assays also demonstrated that the probe has low cytotoxicity against both PC3 cancer cells and 16HBE normal cells.
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生物化学
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分子生物学
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医学诊断
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RSC Advances
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2021
·Vol. 11
·期 53
·33373-33379
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IF 3.361
Lejie Zhu,Jianmin Luo,Guohui Dong,Yun Lu,Yinlong Lai,Jun Liu,Guanmei Chen,Yi Zhang
As a kind of metal-free organic semiconductor photocatalyst, g-C3N4 has been widely explored for use in photocatalysis. However, the low quantum yield, small absorption range, and poor conductivity limit its large-scale application. Introducing another kind of semiconductor, particularly an oxide semiconductor, can result in some unexpected properties, such as an improved change transfer, enhanced light absorption, and better conductivity. In this work, CuO/g-C3N4 is successfully prepared through an impregnation and post-calcination method. A series of measurements support the formation of an organic-inorganic hybrid p–n heterojunction at the CuO (p-type) and g-C3N4 (n-type) interface. Furthermore, the photoactivity of the composite is evaluated via photocatalytic NO removal and the visible degradation of rhodamine B (RhB). Results show that the photocatalytic properties of CuO/g-C3N4 are almost twice as high as those of g-C3N4. In comparative tests, the photocatalytic degradation performance of Mix-CuO/g-C3N4 (the mixture of CuO and g-C3N4 nanosheets prepared by mechanically mixing) is even lower than that of pure g-C3N4. The degradation of RhB is only 19.7% under visible light after 30 min of irradiation. The improvement in the photoactivity of CuO/g-C3N4 results from the built-in electric field close to the formed p–n heterojunction, which switches the electron transfer mechanism from a double-charge transfer mechanism to a Z-scheme mechanism. In addition, the formed p–n heterojunction favors charge transfer, and thus the photocatalytic performance is significantly improved.
研究领域:
环境科学
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材料科学
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化学工程
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纳米技术
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半导体物理
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ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2020
·Vol. 412
·期 13
·3073-3081
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IF 3.637
Cheng Jin-long,Liu Xing-Pei,Chen Jing-Shuai,Mao Chang-jie,Jin Bao-Kang
In this work, an electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensor was fabricated for the selective detection of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF 165 ). g-C 3 N 4 /PDDA/CdSe nanocomposites were used as the ECL substrate. Then, DNA labeled at the 5′ end with amino groups (DNA 1 ) was immobilized on the surface of g-C 3 N 4 /PDDA/CdSe nanocomposite-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) by amido linkage. AuNP-labeled target DNA (Au-DNA 2 ) could hybridize with DNA 1 to form a double strand. The ECL of the g-C 3 N 4 /PDDA/CdSe nanocomposite was efficiently quenched due to the resonance energy transfer between CdSe QDs and Au NPs. After VEGF 165 was recognized and bound by Au-DNA 2 , the double helix was disrupted, and the energy transfer was broken. In this case, Au-DNA 2 was released from the electrode surface, and the ECL intensity recovered to a higher level. Under optimal conditions, this ECL biosensor possesses excellent selectivity, accuracy, and stability for VEGF 165 detection in a linear range of 2 pg mL −1 to 2 ng mL −1 with a detection limit of 0.68 pg mL −1 . In addition, this assay has been successfully applied to the determination of VEGF 165 in serum samples.
Schematic representation of the electrochemiluminescence sensor based on a g-C3N4/PDDA/CdSe nanocomposite, which can be determined in the concentration of vascular endothelial growth factor in serum.
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生物化学
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分析化学
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纳米技术
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生物传感器
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JOURNAL OF NANOPARTICLE RESEARCH
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2022
·Vol. 24
·期 4
·1-15
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IF 2.533
Wang Zhentao,Hasan Jaafar,Wang Jingjing,Zhang Caiwei,Iqbal Waheed,Chang Ninghui,Qin Chuanguang
The treatment of dye-bearing wastes by adsorption using low-cost synthetic adsorbents is urgently needed and challenging because it offers the dual benefit of water treatment and waste management. Herein, the flower-like MoS 2 /g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposites with a size range of 200–400 nm and a specific surface area of 70.656 m2/g were synthesized as new methylene blue (MB) adsorbent materials. Their adsorption mechanisms and influences of pH, adsorbent dosage, concentration, and temperature on the adsorption properties were investigated by batch sorption experiments. Adsorption isotherm data were fitted with the Langmuir model, and the adsorption kinetic characteristics conform to the quasi second-order kinetic equation. According to thermodynamic data, methylene blue (MB) adsorption was endothermic and spontaneous, exhibiting a maximum adsorption capacity of 278.4 mg/g at 45 °C. Additionally, the impact of MB effluent on the germination of chickpea and wheat was studied contrastively with treatment of the tested materials. The results indicated that adequate adsorption of flower-like MoS 2 /g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposite could potentially treat wastewater from the textile industry to be used for irrigation and solve the problem of textile effluent disposal. Graphical abstract
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环境科学
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材料科学
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Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
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2025
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IF 6.3
Zili Liang,Jianan Dai,Meiting Zhao,Jing Ma,Jiaxing Zhang,Tengyue Zhang,Rui Liu
Background Escalating global water pollution from intensified industrial and agricultural activities has highlighted the urgent need for sustainable wastewater treatment. Semiconductor photocatalysis is a promising solution, yet conventional type-II heterojunctions often suffer from sluggish charge separation and weak redox capacity, limiting their practical application. Methods To address these challenges, a series of Z-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /BiVO 4 (CN/BV) heterojunctions were rationally engineered via hydrothermal temperature modulation (100-180 °C), enabling precise control of crystallinity, morphology, and band alignment. Advanced characterizations (XRD, TEM, UV-vis DRS, and XPS) were combined with EPR analysis, DFT calculations, and XPS valence band studies to elucidate the structure–property–activity relationship. Furthermore, machine learning models were integrated with experimental data to predict norfloxacin (NOR) degradation performance under diverse operational conditions. Significant Findings The optimized CN/BV composite synthesized at 120°C exhibited outstanding photocatalytic activity, achieving 94.41 % degradation of norfloxacin (10 mg/L) within 120 min under visible light (λ > 420 nm), with an apparent rate constant ( k = 0.02618 min⁻¹), 4.83 times higher than BiVO 4 and 2.44 times higher than g-C 3 N 4 . EPR and radical trapping analyses identified •OH and •O₂⁻ as the dominant reactive species, while mechanistic evidence confirmed a direct Z-scheme charge transfer pathway enabling efficient carrier separation and strong redox capability. Integrating this rationally designed photocatalyst with machine-learning prediction ( R 2 = 0.8558, RMSE = 0.0510) establishes a data-driven framework for performance optimization. This study provides both a mechanistic insight and an intelligent design paradigm for next-generation photocatalysts targeting efficient degradation of emerging contaminants.
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环境科学
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材料化学
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光催化
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环境污染治理
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计算化学
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人工智能在环境中的应用
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Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis
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2025
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IF 8.9
Xinlan Zhu,Ziyan Zhang,Ruiyang Ma,Huachu Chen,Yi Zheng,Su Zeng,Zheyong Li,Sheng Cai
A label-free detection technique for microRNA (miRNA) was developed based on target replacement cycling, polymerization and isomerization cyclic amplification (PICA), and G/Hemin DNAzyme signal output. The designed hairpin probe undergoes cyclic alternation of polymerization and isomerization catalyzed by Bst DNA polymerase, enabling target replacement cycling and continuous self-extension of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) strands. This process generates abundant G-quadruplex sequences that bind to Hemin, achieving label-free detection of miRNA through catalytic reactions. Its key advantages include a specific primer self-extension mechanism that avoids spurious amplification, one step isothermal design simplifies workflow and enhances system robustness, adapting to diverse detection scenarios, and label-free detection strategy that substantially reduces cost. Therefore, it is poised to become a reliable tool for clinical miRNA analysis, offering potential guidance for the early diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of tumor biomarkers.
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JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
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2022
·Vol. 55
·期 43
·434005
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IF 3.409
Yang Li,Yue Lu,Xiaofang Jia,Zhaoyu Ma,Junying Zhang
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a photocatalytic semiconductor with great potential for application, whereas, its photocatalytic activity is limited by the high re-combination rate of photo-generated electrons and holes. Here, we load two-dimensional (2D) WO3 nanosheets on the surface of one-dimensional (1D) g-C3N4 porous nanotubes to form a Z-scheme heterojunction. The built-in electric field at the interface of the heterojunction is conducive to promoting electrons transfer from the conduction band of WO3 to the valence band of g-C3N4 and therein combine with the holes. This inhibits electron–hole re-combination in g-C3N4 and WO3, and thus retains the high redox potential of the photo-generated charge-carriers. Therefore, the 2D/1D WO3/g-C3N4 heterojunction shows excellent photocatalytic hydrogen production and Rhodamine B degradation activities. Under simulated sunlight, photocatalytic hydrogen production rate of the WO3/g-C3N4 heterojunction reaches 7.78 mmol g−1 h−1, 2.7 times that of the single g-C3N4 porous nanotubes.
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材料科学
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光催化
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环境科学
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2024
·Vol. 31
·期 11
·16795-16804
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IF 0
Li Haiyu,Xu Mingze,Zhang Tingsong
The issue of water pollution has emerged as a formidable challenge, prompting a pressing need for solutions. The utilization of metal nanoparticles with surface plasmon resonance and semiconductor composite photocatalysts is regarded as a highly effective approach to solve this problem. g-C 3 N 4 is an effective catalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants. Its photocatalytic performance is usually enhanced by the use of the noble metal Au Ag. However, the high cost of these materials limits their application. In this study, we present the synthesis of Al NPs/g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposites using the bridging effect of ligands. The characterized of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) proved that Al NPs/g-C 3 N 4 with a wider light absorption range were successfully synthesized. The effects of ligands, (glutathione (GSH), glutamic acid (GAG), and cysteine (CYS)), Al diameter (40 to 200 nm) and the ratio of Al to g-C 3 N 4 (1:1 to 5:1) on the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) by Al NPs/g-C 3 N 4 were also evaluated. The results showed that the optimum degradation efficiency of Al NPs/g-C 3 N 4 for MB at 5 mg/L reached 100% within 60 min, which was 11 times higher than that of pure g-C 3 N 4 . The principal analysis of Al enhancing the photocatalytic performance of g-C 3 N 4 was studied through transient photocurrent spectroscopy (TPC), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and steady-state transient fluorescence spectroscopy (PL). The results confirmed that hot carriers generated by localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of Al nanoparticles increase the carrier concentration. In addition, the Schottky barrier generated by Al and g-C 3 N 4 could also improve the carrier separation rate and increase the carrier lifetime. This work is expected to solve the problem of organic wastewater treatment and lay the foundation for subsequent research on photocatalysis. Graphical abstract
研究领域:
环境科学
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材料科学
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纳米技术
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光催化
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水处理
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2022
·Vol. 34
·期 1
·015713
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IF 3.953
Zheyuan Liu,Lingfang Qiu,Ke Wen,Banpeng Cao,Ping Li,Yi Tang,Xiangshu Chen,Hidetoshi Kita,Shuwang Duo
Photocatalysts with heterojunction structure have been widely used for organic degradation. In this study, CuS/g-C3N4 heterojunction was formed by in situ self-assembly via a simply hydrothermal method. A series of characterizations were applied to analyzing the morphology, structure, optical properties and photo-induced electron transfer of the samples. The effect of CuS mass ratio in the CuS/g-C3N4 composite on methyl blue (10 mg l−1) degradation under visible-light illumination was discussed. When CuS mass ratio was 60%, CuS/g-C3N4 behaved the highest photocatalytic efficiency which is 17 times higher than that of pure g-C3N4, and the optimal heterojunction exhibited promising photocatalytic stability as well. The synthesized CuS/g-C3N4 with intimate contact and promising photocatalytic performance provides important implications on analogous researches on g-C3N4-based heterojunctions for photocatalytic applications.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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光催化技术
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2021
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IF 13.273
Zhixin Liu,Yongdi Liu,Xianbo Sun,Haodong Ji,Wen Liu,Zhengqing Cai
A novel Z-scheme Ag/AgVO 3 /carbon-rich g-C 3 N 4 heterojunction with excellent solar-light-driven photocatalytic activity was constructed via a facile hydrothermal-calcining method. The Ag/AgVO 3 /carbon-rich g-C 3 N 4 composites displayed superior performance for the photocatalytic degradation of sulfamethiadiazole (SFZ) under solar irradiation. The optimal composite with a 10 wt% Ag/AgVO 3 content showed the highest photocatalytic activity, its degradation rate constant ( k ) for SFZ degradation was ∼13 and 30 times than that of carbon-rich g-C 3 N 4 (CCN) and Ag/AgVO 3 , respectively. Furthermore, •O 2 – was identified as the most crucial reactive species in the Z-scheme photocatalysis system. The greatly improved photocatalytic activities are derived from the built-in electric field (BIEF) of CCN and efficient Z-scheme charge transfer with Ag nanoparticles as charge transmission-bridge. The possible photocatalytic degradation mechanism and pathway over Ag/AgVO 3 /carbon-rich g-C 3 N 4 were proposed based on LC-MS analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculation, and the toxicity of intermediates was evaluated by Quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) based prediction. In summary, this work provides new insight into constructing highly efficient Z-scheme photocatalyst, which is promising for implementation in surface water remediation.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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Microorganisms
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2022
·Vol. 10
·期 9
·1698
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IF 4.926
Tian Gan,Huanli An,Ming Tang,Hui Chen
Leptographium qinlingensisis a bark beetle-vectored pine pathogen in the Chinese white pine beetle (Dendroctonus armandi) epidemic in Northwest China.L. qinlingensiscolonizes pines despite the trees’ massive oleoresin terpenoid defenses. Regulators of G-protein signaling (RGS) proteins modulate heterotrimeric G-protein signaling negatively and play multiple roles in the growth, asexual development, and pathogenicity of fungi. In this study, we have identified threeL. qinlingensis RGSgenes, and the phylogenetic analysis shows the highest homology with the regulators of G-protein signaling proteins sequence fromOphiostoma piceaeandGrosmannia clavigera. The expression profiles of three RGSs in the mycelium ofL. qinlingensistreated with six different terpenoids were detected, as well as their growth rates. Under six terpenoid treatments, the growth and reproduction inL. qinlingensiswere significantly inhibited, and the growth inflection day was delayed from 8 days to 12–13 days. By analyzing the expression level of threeRGSgenes ofL. qinlingensiswith different treatments, results indicate thatLqFlbAplays a crucial role in controlling fungal growth, and bothLqRax1andLqRgsAare involved in overcoming the host chemical resistances and successful colonization.Keywords:Leptographiumqinlingensis;regulators of G-protein signaling;terpene tolerance;host resistances;expression
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真菌学
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植物病理学
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分子生物学
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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2022
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IF 4.831
Qingyou Cai,Fanfan Wang,Jingying Ge,Zhiguo Xu,Mei Li,Hui Xu,Hua Wang
Herein, we reported the G-wire-based self-quenched fluorescence probe and its application in ultrasensitive microRNA (miRNA) detection by combining with target-activated isothermal cascade amplification. The terminal-single-fluorescein (FAM)-labeled G-rich oligonucletides self-assembled into G-wire nanostructures (G-wires) with K + and Mg 2+ . Thereafter, the G-wires brought terminal-labeled FAM into close proximity, as a result, the self-quenched signal probe formed. Besides, when there was the target miRNA, target-activated isothermal cascade amplification converted miRNA into the copious trigger DNA. After hybridization between trigger DNA and the self-quenched probe, the G-wires were splited and forced the apart of proximate FAM, and then the self-quenched probe displayed an “on” mechanism. Therefore, the approach gave a limit of detection (LOM) of 0.82 aM to miRNA-21 and could be implemented within a wide linear range of 2 aM to 2 nM. This approach was able to distinguish the single-mismatched miRNA-21, which was selective and sensitive in detecting human spiked serum samples.
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分子生物学
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生物化学
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纳米技术
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癌症诊断
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