Advanced Energy Materials
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2024
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IF 24.4
Gaojing Yang,Yaxun Zhu,Zhimeng Hao,Qiu Zhang,Yong Lu,Zhenhua Yan,Jun Chen
Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are considered as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage. However, traditional RFBs based on toxic metal ions have deficiencies in resource utilization and environmental protection. Considering the corrosiveness of acidic and alkaline electrolytes and sustainability of energy storage devices, neutral aqueous organic redox flow batteries (AORFBs) have more development prospects. Herein, an AORFB is reported, using 9,10-anthraquinone-2,7-disulfonic salt (2,7-AQDS) and 1,4-dihydroxyphenylsulfonate potassium (HQS) as negative and positive electroactive materials, respectively. It is found that the anions in the neutral solution further affected the solubility and kinetics of the electroactive materials by affecting the hydrogen bond in the solution, and the Na 2 SO 4 solution showed the optimal comprehensive performance. Therefore, an all-quinone AORFB employing neutral Na 2 SO 4 electrolytes with a cell voltage of 0.9 V is constructed, which presented a capacity utilization of 70.1% and delivered stable cycling performance at 60 mA cm −2 . This work designs an innovative neutral all-quinone AORFB and points out how anions affect the properties of the electrolyte by affecting hydrogen bonds within the solution. These findings open a new avenue for the design and application of neutral all-organic aqueous RFBs.
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能源存储
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电化学
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材料科学
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NEUROCHEMICAL RESEARCH
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2024
·Vol. 50
·期 1
·1-16
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IF 3.7
Lao Dayuan,Gong Zhuowei,Li Taiyan,Mo Xuean,Huang Wen
The clinical manifestations of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis may be closely related to the integrity of the blood–brain barrier (BBB). The P38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (P38MAPK) pathway plays a protective role in neurodegenerative diseases. However, whether the P38MAPK pathway is involved in the underlying mechanism of tight junction (TJ) protein disruption and neuronal damage has not been elucidated. Therefore, in this study, a mouse model of anti-NMDAR encephalitis was established by active immunization with NMDAR NR1 356-385 peptides. The critical pathways of P38MAPK were screened by interaction network and co-enrichment analysis. The role of P38MAPK pathways was investigated by the injection of P38MAPK inhibitor SB203580 (10 mg/kg, i.p.). Compared with the control group, the expression of occludin and zonula occludens (ZO)-1 in NMDAR NR1 356-385 group mice was downregulated, and the structure and function of BBB were damaged. However, after the intervention of SB203580, the activation of the P38MAPK was inhibited, the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) was reduced, and the function of BBB was improved. Meanwhile, inhibiting the P38MAPK pathway reversed the degradation of NMDAR NR1, while reducing the expression of the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and pro-inflammatory factor tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α). It also relieved the damage of neuron-specific nucleus (NeuN), thus alleviating psychobehavioral symptoms. In conclusion, our results suggested that the P38MAPK pathway is involved in BBB destruction and neurobehavioral change in mice with anti-NMDAR encephalitis. Targeting the P38MAPK pathway may be a promising option for the treatment of anti-NMDAR encephalitis.
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神经科学
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免疫学
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药理学
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VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
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2017
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IF 2.628
Liying Lai,Jiao Dai,Huanyu Tang,Shouming Zhang,Chunyan Wu,Wancen Qiu,Chengping Lu,Huochun Yao,Hongjie Fan,Zongfu Wu
Streptococcus suis (SS), an important pathogen for pigs, is not only considered as a zoonotic agent for humans, but is also recognized as a major reservoir of antimicrobial resistance contributing to the spread of resistance genes to other pathogenic Streptococcus species. In addition to serotype 2 (SS2), serotype 9 (SS9) is another prevalent serotype isolated from diseased pigs. Although many SS strains have been sequenced, the complete genome of a non-SS2 virulent strain has been unavailable to date. Here, we report the complete genome of GZ0565, a virulent strain of SS9, isolated from a pig with meningitis. Comparative genomic analysis revealed five new putative virulence or antimicrobial resistance-associated genes in strain GZ0565 but not in SS2 virulent strains. These five genes encode a putative triacylglycerol lipase, a TipAS antibiotic-recognition domain protein, a putative TetR family transcriptional repressor, a protein containing a LPXTG domain and a G5 domain, and a type VII secretion system (T7SS) putative substrate (EsxA), respectively. Western blot analysis showed that strain GZ0565 can secrete EsxA. We generated an esxA deletion mutant and showed that EsxA contributes to SS virulence in a mouse infection model. Additionally, the antibiotic resistance gene vanZ SS was identified and expression of vanZ SS conferred resistance to teicoplanin and dalbavancin in Streptococcus agalactiae . We believe this is the first experimental demonstration of the existence of the T7SS putative substrate EsxA and its contribution to bacterial virulence in SS. Together, our results contribute to further understanding of the virulence and antimicrobial resistance characteristics of SS.
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微生物学
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分子生物学
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传染病学
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抗菌素耐药性
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基因组学
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BIOMATERIALS
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2020
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IF 10.317
Feng Liu,Junlin Sun,Wenqian Yu,Qunying Jiang,Min Pan,Zhen Xu,Fengye Mo,Xiaoqing Liu
Dendritic cell (DC) vaccines hold great potential in cancer immunotherapy , but the suboptimal design of DC vaccines and the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment largely impair their anti-tumor efficacy. Here, quantum dot (QD) pulsed-DC vaccines integrating with tumor-associated macrophage polarization are developed for amplified anti-tumor immunity. Semiconductor QDs are engineered with diverse functions to act as fluorescence nanoprobes , immunomodulatory adjuvants, and nanocarriers to load tumor antigens and Toll-like receptor 9 agonists. The QD-pulsed DC vaccines enable spatiotemporal tracking of lymphatic drainage and efficacy evaluation of DC immunotherapy, and trigger potent immunoactivation. Specifically, designer DC vaccine plus macrophage polarization elicits potent immune response to stimulate innate and adaptive antitumor immunity and ameliorate the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. As a new combination therapy, this strategy greatly boosts antigen-specific T-cell immunity and thus strongly inhibits local tumor growth and tumor metastasis in vivo . This study may provide an applicable treatment for cancer immunotherapy.
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肿瘤学
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免疫学
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纳米技术
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癌症治疗
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2025
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IF 26.8
Yu Zhang,Wu Yang,Wei Xiong,Yu Chen,Pengzhen Zhuang,Haoran Wang,Diana M. Toivola,Yawei Du,Hongbo Zhang,Wenguo Cui
The positive feedback circuit between the complement system and inflammatory immune responses maps the malignant progression of chronic joint inflammation. Prolonged dysregulation of the immune microenvironment in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) further exacerbates sustained complement activation, thereby establishing a vicious cycle. In this study, MMP-9-responsive, injectable micro-nano geneplexes (C5ASO@HAP-CL-TIMP@HMs) are developed for on-demand regulation of complement component C5, aiming to disrupt this pathological circuit. C5 antisense oligonucleotides (C5ASO) are loaded into cationic liposomes, which are subsequently encapsulated within hyaluronic acid microspheres via click chemistry. In vitro, these geneplexes effectively block abnormal C5 activation in RA synoviocytes, restore macrophage polarization balance, reduce pro-inflammatory cytokine levels and immune complex precursor molecules, and upregulate anti-inflammatory mediators. In an adjuvant-induced arthritis rat model, they significantly alleviate joint swelling and cartilage degradation and suppress inflammatory responses, further highlighting the therapeutic potential of geneplexes in dismantling the complement-inflammation circuit. In summary, the development of micro-nano geneplexes capable of precisely disrupting the complement-inflammatory circuit in RA offers a promising new perspective for the targeted treatment of chronic joint inflammation.
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免疫学
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纳米医学
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风湿病学
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基因递送
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炎症性疾病
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DOI
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高影响因子
ANALYST
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2019
·Vol. 144
·期 13
·4073-4080
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IF 4.019
Lei Yu,Xin Cui,Huijuan Li,Jianjun Lu,Qi Kang,Dazhong Shen
Ratiometric electrochemical sensors can provide a relatively accurate analysis of target analytes due to their self-calibration function. Herein, we report a simple ratiometric strategy for achieving the electrochemical detection of Cd(II), Hg(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II), as well as multiple cancer biomarkers by using metal sulfide nanoparticles as signal tags. A conductive polymer film of poly(2-amino terephthalic acid) (ATA) was electrochemically produced on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and doped with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and mercaptosuccinic acid (MSA). Using Bi(III) as an enhancer and internal reference in anodic stripping voltammetry, the MSA-CNT-ATA/GCE exhibited sensitive and distinguishable voltammetric responses to Cd(II), Hg(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II), with detection limits of 0.13, 0.49, 0.16 and 0.089 μg L−1, respectively. By using CdS, HgS, PbS and ZnS labeled secondary antibodies as the signal tags, alpha-fetoprotein, carbohydrate antigen 19–9, carbohydrate antigen 125, and carcinoembryonic antigen were determined simultaneously according to the amounts of metal sulfide in the sandwich-type complexes, with detection limits of 0.11 pg mL−1, 0.68 mU mL−1, 1.4 mU mL−1 and 0.23 pg mL−1, respectively. This ratiometric approach has a wide scope in the electrochemical detection of heavy metal ions as well as immunoassays with metal ions serving as signal tags.
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分析化学
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生物化学
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电化学
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生物传感器
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癌症研究
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Nano Research
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2021
·Vol. 15
·期 2
·1183-1192
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IF 8.897
Xu Yudi,Ma Sheng,Zhao Jiayu,Si Xinghui,Huang Zichao,Zhang Yu,Song Wantong,Tang Zhaohui,Chen Xuesi
Certain chemo drugs have been reported to potentially induce tumor-specific immune recognition by triggering immunogenic cell death (ICD), which provides a promising alternative way for cancer immunotherapy. However, the immunogenic effects of such treatments are still weak and robust systemic antitumor immune responses are rarely seen when these agents were used alone. Herein, we proposed a trinity immune enhancing nanoparticles (TIENs) for boosting antitumor immune responses of chemo agents. The TIENs was constructed with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved polylactic acid (PLA), canonical proton-sponging cationic polymer polyethyleneimine (PEI), and Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) agonist cytosine phosphate guanine oligodeoxynucleotide (CpG-ODN). In in vitro studies, the TIENs was proved to (1) promote antigen capturing, (2) antigen-presenting cells (APCs) activation, and (3) antigen cross-presentation. In in vivo studies, intratumorally injected TIENs greatly enhanced antitumor effect and robust immune responses of oxaliplatin and doxorubicin in murine CT26 and 4T1 tumor models, respectively. Furthermore, after decoration with a detachable shielding, the TIENs was proved to be effective in promoting the antitumor effects of chemo agents after intravenous injection. The combination of TIENs with clinically widely used chemo agents should be meaningful in boosting effective antitumor immune responses and cancer therapy.
研究领域:
癌症免疫疗法
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纳米医学
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化疗
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免疫学
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Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology
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2019
·Vol. 15
·期 7
·1482-1491
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IF 0
Wang Xu,Liang Gao-Feng,Hao Xue-Qin,Feng Shu-Ying,Dai Lu,An Jun-Ling,Li Jing-Hua,Shi Hao,Feng Wen-Po,Zhang Xin
As a widely used first-line chemotherapy drug for tumor, Doxorubicin (DOX) can induce various side effects on normal tissues because of its non-specific distribution in the body. Emerging evidence has shown that platelets have the capability to recognize and interact with tumor cells.
Inspired by this, the platelet-based drug delivery system was constructed by loading of DOX in platelet cytoplasm and modification of transferrin on the surface of platelet (Tf-P-DOX). The encapsulation efficiency of DOX in platelet was the highest at the DOX concentration of 0.05 mM, and
reached to 64.9%. Fluorescence microscopy showed that the Tf-P-DOX facilitated cell uptakes and enhanced intracellular drug accumulation in B16F10 cells. Compared with free DOX, Tf-P-DOX exhibited an enhanced effect on cell apoptosis at the same concentration of DOX. In vivo imaging
system showed that the near-infrared fluorescence of B16F10 tumor-bearing mice was mainly accumulated in the tumor site, which caused the inhibition of tumor growth in mice. The morphological changes of tumor tissue in Tf-P-DOX group was significant in comparison with those of the control
group, including the small nucleus, the insufficiency of cancerous nest, and the infiltration of inflammatory cells, while Tf-P-DOX did not show significant adverse effects on normal tissues. Compared with the control group, the levels of caspase 9 and caspase 3 protein expressions were increased
significantly in Tf-P-DOX group. Our studies suggest platelets can be repurposed as promising carriers for efficient targeting and treatment of solid tumors.
研究领域:
药理学
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肿瘤学
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药物递送系统
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生物医学工程
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Drug Design Development and Therapy
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2017
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IF 2.822
Jingrun Chen,Junjie Liu,Dongxiao Cui,Chaoqun Yan,Liqiang Meng,Liqian Sun,Shurong Ban,Rui Ge,Taigang Liang,Qingshan Li
This study deals with the design and synthesis of a series of novel 4-methoxy-substituted and 5-methyl-substituted (3′S,4′S)-(−)-cis-khellactones. The newly synthesized compounds were characterized by 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), 13C-NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. All the derivatives were subjected to in vitro cytotoxicity screening against HEPG-2 (human liver carcinoma), SGC-7901 (human gastric carcinoma), and LS174T (human colon carcinoma), by using the MTT assay. The results revealed that several of the 4-methoxy-substituted compounds exhibited potent cytotoxicity. Among these, compound 12e showed the highest activity against cancer cells which 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) values were in the range of 6.1–9.2 μM with low toxicity on normal human hepatocyte. Preliminary investigation of possible mechanisms of action of compound 12e against HEPG-2 cells indicated possible induction of apoptosis, as determined by morphological observations and Annexin V/propidium iodide (PI) double staining, in addition to apparent dissipation of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), as measured by 5,5′,6,6′-tetrachloro-1,1′,3,3′-tetraethyl-imidacarbocyanine iodide (JC-1) staining in combination with the activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3 by Western blot analysis. Overall, the data suggest that compound 12e may be a promising potential anti-cancer agent that could act primarily by inducing apoptosis through the mitochondria-mediated intrinsic pathway in human hepatoma cells.
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药理学
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肿瘤学
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药物化学
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 6.7
Yang Wang,Ruiqi Su,Jianwen Chen,Xuan Liu,Jingning Luo,Yaoqiang Lao,Ping Huang,Jinguo Shi,Caibao Jiang,Liping Liao,Jingxia Zhang
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease; Oxidative stress and neuroinflammation are important factors which destroy blood-brain barrier (BBB) in AIS. In the study, a series of 1,3,5-triphenyl-1,2,4-triazole derivatives were designed and synthesized; the optimal compound 9 was obtained by screening their anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; the neuroprotection effect of compound 9 was evaluated with a rat middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model. Subsequently, the mechanism of neuroprotection were explored via Western blot. The results prompt compound 9 maybe exert anti-AIS neuroprotection by inhibiting oxidative stress and neuroinflammation inhibition by inhibiting Keap1, COX-2 and iNOS. At the same time, it can protect BBB by reducing glycocalyx degradation and matrix metallopeptidase-9 levels. Its LD 50 > 1000 mg/kg on mice and hERG channel inhibition IC 50 > 30 μM, which lower acute toxicity and hERG channel inhibition would make compound 9 a promising stroke treatment candidate.
研究领域:
药理学
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神经科学
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心血管疾病
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药物发现
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2013
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IF 3.535
Meiling Wang,Guowen Meng,Qing Huang,Yilin Lu,Yao Gu
A prototype of fluorescence sensor, based on 1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone (1,4-DHAQ) derivative and 9-fluorenylmethyl chloroformate (Fmoc-Cl) co-modified Fe 3 O 4 magnetic nanoparticals (MNPs) (denoted as 1,4-DHAQ/Fmoc-Cl co-modified Fe 3 O 4 MNPs), has been achieved via solvothermal synthesis of amine-functionalized Fe 3 O 4 MNPs and subsequent surface co-modification of 1,4-DHAQ derivative and Fmoc-Cl onto the Fe 3 O 4 MNPs. The 1,4-DHAQ/Fmoc-Cl co-modified Fe 3 O 4 MNPs can be used for not only simple rapid qualitative detection of Cu 2+ , Cd 2+ , Zn 2+ and Hg 2+ in aqueous solution, but also quantitative analysis of the above four heavy metal ions with lower detection limits of 8 × 10 −9 , 1.5 × 10 −8 , 10 −8 and 10 −8 M, respectively. This is the first prototype of fluorescence sensor that has potentials in the detection of Cu 2+ , Cd 2+ , Zn 2+ and Hg 2+ in aqueous solutions and even in drinking water . The sensor designing idea might be extended to other multifunctional chemosensors .
研究领域:
材料科学
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环境化学
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分析化学
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纳米技术
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2020
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IF 10.257
Lei Yu,Mengmeng Li,Qi Kang,Li Fu,Guizheng Zou,Dazhong Shen
Near-infrared electrochemiluminescence (NIR ECL) luminophores are strongly anticipated in ECL bioimaging and spectrum-resolved multiplexing assays. Herein, bovine serum albumin-stabilized Ag nanoclusters (BSA-Ag NCs) are demonstrated promising NIR ECL performance, exhibiting strong anodic ECL spectrum peak at 904 nm in aqueous medium . The ECL intensity of BSA-Ag NCs-triethanolamine system was enhanced 3.2 times by adding TiO 2 nanoparticles as co-reactant accelerator. In a spectrum-resolved triplex-color ECL multiplexing immunoassay , CdSe NCs, CdTe NCs and BSA-Ag NCs were used as the ECL tags, carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), carbohydrate antigen 19–9 (CA19-9) and cardiac troponin I (cTnI) were chosen as model analytes. The ECL peaks of three antigen-NCs pairs were simultaneously measured via one ECL potential scan. The composite of carbon nanotubes-TiO 2 nanoparticles-chitosan was served as the conductivity and co-reactant accelerators, enhancing the ECL intensity by 16 folds. With the integral intensity over the ECL peaks as the analytical signal to improve further the signal-to-noise ratio, the limits of detection were 0.035 mU mL −1 for CA125, 0.087 mU mL −1 for CA19-9, and 0.016 pg mL −1 for cTnI, respectively.
研究领域:
分析化学
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生物化学
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纳米技术
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生物医学工程
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分子生物学
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