Acta Biomaterialia
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2021
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IF 8.947
Chao-Qing Li,Meng-Wen Ma,Bin Zhang,Wei Chen,Zhong-Yuan Yin,Xiao-Ting Xie,Xiao-Lin Hou,Yuan-Di Zhao,Bo Liu
A nanoplatform based on Ag 2 S quantum dots (QDs) and tellurium nanorods (TeNRs) was developed for combined chemo-photothermal therapy guided by H 2 O 2 -activated near-infrared (NIR)-II fluorescence imaging. Polypeptide PC 10 AGRD-modified TeNRs and Ag 2 S QDs were co-encapsulated in 4T1 cell membrane to prepare a nanoplatform ( [email protected] ). Ag 2 S QDs and TeNRs in the [email protected] were used as a fluorescence probe and photosensitizer , and a chemotherapeutic prodrug and quenching agent to quench the fluorescence of Ag 2 S QDs, respectively. After the [email protected] was specifically targeted to the tumor site, the TeNRs were dissolved by the high concentration of H 2 O 2 at the tumor site to light up the fluorescence of Ag 2 S QDs for NIR-II fluorescence imaging. In addition, the generated toxic TeO 6 6− molecules decreased ATP production by selective cancer chemotherapy, which is beneficial for photothermal therapy. The elevated temperature due to photothermal therapy in turn promoted the chemical reaction in chemotherapy. In vitro and in vivo toxicity results showed that the [email protected] possesses high biocompatibility. Compared to single photothermal therapy and chemotherapy, the synergistic chemo-photothermal therapy can effectively suppress the growth of 4T1 tumor. This all-in-one nanoplatform provides a boulevard for the combination therapy of tumors guided by NIR-II fluorescence imaging. Statement of significance NIR-II fluorescence imaging shows the characteristics of low tissue absorption, reflection, and scattering, which can greatly reduce the influence of autofluorescence in vivo . However, the non-negligible effect of autofluorescence is still observed in fluorescence imaging in vivo . Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a strategy of controlled release of fluorescence for accurate imaging and tumor therapy. Here, Ag 2 S quantum dots (QDs) with NIR-II fluorescence emission and good photothermal conversion efficiency are used as a fluorescence probe and photosensitizer, and tellurium nanorods (TeNRs) are used as a chemotherapeutic prodrug and quenching agent to quench the fluorescence of Ag 2 S QDs. This multiple nanoplatform provides an inspiration for the combination therapy of tumor guided by NIR-II fluorescence imaging.
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生物医学工程
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肿瘤学
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纳米医学
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影像医学
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2022
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IF 6.371
Youli Xu,Shuling Shen,Long Li,Shuning Xiao,Jing Li,Zhihong Tang,Junhe Yang
Ag 2 S-ZnS (AZ) heterostructures with tunable aspect ratio (AR) and band structure were successfully synthesized by site-selective doping of metal ions. TEM and XPS results showed that by doping Cu, Mn and Cd ions in AZ heterostructures (Cu: AZ, Mn: AZ and Cd: AZ), respectively, the morphology of AZ heterostructures changed from tadpole-shape (Cu: AZ with AR of 1.2) to matchstick-shape (Cd: AZ with AR of 3.9) due to the selective doping of Cu ions in Ag 2 S head and Cd ions in ZnS tail as well as the doping of Mn ions both in Ag 2 S head and ZnS tail (Mn: AZ with AR of 2.7). All the UV-Vis spectra of doped AZ showed Urbach tail absorption, suggesting the existence of midgap-states created by metal ion dopants , which was confirmed by PL results. Cd: AZ with the largest AR values and Cd-doping induced midgap states showed the highest photocatalytic H 2 -production rate of 1443.55 μmol h −1 g −1 . The catalytic activity of the Cd: AZ can be ascribed to the synergistic effect of midgap states and aspect ratio-dependent charge transfer, which all originate from the site-selective doping of metal ions. This investigation demonstrates a facile way to manipulate the charge carrier dynamics of semiconductor heterostructures by synergistic effects through simultaneously tuning and optimizing the electronic and morphological structures.
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材料科学
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化学
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 3.3
Qingyuan Cheng,Liman Li,Mingxia Yu
Silver chalcogenide (Ag2X; X = S, Se, Te) quantum dots (QDs) have facilitated the biomedical applications of QDs due to their low toxicity and tunable emission reaching the second near-infrared window (NIR-II window, 1000–1700 nm). The photoluminescence intensity of Ag2S QDs and Ag2Se QDs is considerably enhanced via Pb doping. However, the developed Pb-doped Ag2S QDs lacked in vivo verification, and the toxicity of the Pb-doped Ag2X QDs was only preliminarily assessed. Although QDs containing Pb have been widely introduced into the field of biomedicine, there are still concerns regarding toxicity associated with Pb. In the present study, we prepared polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified Pb-doped Ag2S QDs with better biocompatibility and tested their in vivo bioimaging and toxicity in comparison with Ag2S QDs modified with the same PEG under identical concentrations. Results indicated that the PEG-modified Pb-doped Ag2S QDs significantly enhanced the brightness of in vivo bioimaging and spatial resolution for vessels inside the tumor without increasing toxicity, assessed based on cell viability post incubation for 96 h, intracellular ROS level, DNA damage, early apoptosis and mitochondrial injury. Our study demonstrated that the PEG-modified Pb-doped Ag2S QDs could serve as an advanced fluorescent probe for various biomedical applications.
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生物医学工程
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材料科学
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纳米技术
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毒理学
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ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2021
·Vol. 413
·期 25
·6279-6288
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IF 4.157
Zeng Zhiyao,Tang Juan,Zhang Ming,Pu Shouzhi,Tang Dianping
Herein, a novel signal-on photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensor with nearly zero background noise (ZBN) was first fabricated to determine the presence of organophosphorus pesticide based on in situ formation of DNA-templated Ag 2 S photoactive materials, accompanied by hybridization chain reaction (HCR) signal amplification. The capture probe (S1) on the gold nanoparticle-modified electrode can hybridize with the aptamer molecule to generate a simple PEC biosensor. In the presence of a target molecule, the aptamer molecule is released on the double-stranded DNA (dsDNA)-modified PEC biosensor. Meanwhile, the capture probe remains on the electrode and can open the DNA hairpins (H1, H2) which are rich in cytosine, to trigger the HCR reaction. The rich “C” strands are uncovered after formation of a long dsDNA polymer strand, which can assemble multiple silver ions (Ag + ) by means of by C–Ag + –C chelation. Then, a large number of Ag 2 S can be generated by challenging with S 2− solution, producing a satisfactory photocurrent signal. The photoactive material is formed in situ, which eliminates the laborious operation. Moreover, the signal can be highly amplified with nearly zero background noise and HCR signal amplification. Under optimal conditions, the ZBN aptasensor exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity, with a low detection limit of 2 pg mL −1 for malathion. Importantly, the sensing platform can also be applied to determine the presence of malathion in real samples. Graphical abstract
In this assay, a novel signal-on photoelectrochemical biosensor with nearly zero background noise was first fabricated to determine the presence of organophosphorus pesticide based on in situ formation of DNA-templated Ag 2 S photoactive materials, accompanied by hybridization chain reaction signal amplification.
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分析化学
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环境科学
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生物传感器
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农药检测
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Science Bulletin
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2022
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IF 20.577
Shaohua Qu,Qian Jia,Zheng Li,Zhongliang Wang,Li Shang
Near-infrared II (NIR-II) fluorescent nanoprobes hold great potential for biomedical applications. Elucidating the relationship between surface properties of NIR-II nanoprobes and their biological behaviors is particularly important for future probe design and their performance optimization. Despite the rapid development of NIR-II nanoprobes, the distinct role of surface chirality on their biological fates has rarely been exploited. Herein, chiral NIR-II fluorescent Ag 2 S quantum dots (QDs) are synthesized to investigate the relationship between their chirality and biological functions at both in vitro and in vivo levels. D- / L -Ag 2 S QDs exhibit significant differences on their interactions with serum proteins, which further affect the cellular uptake. As a result, D -Ag 2 S QDs can be internalized with higher efficiency (over 2-fold) than that of L -Ag 2 S QDs. Moreover, in vivo studies reveal that the chirality determines the primary localization of these chiral QDs, where a more efficient renal elimination of D -Ag 2 S QDs was observed than that of L -Ag 2 S QDs. Importantly, D -Ag 2 S QDs show preferential accumulation in tumor region than that of L -Ag 2 S QDs in orthotopic kidney tumor model, which points out a new avenue of enhancing targeting capabilities of nanoprobes by engineering their surface chirality.
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生物医学工程
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纳米技术
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分子生物学
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癌症研究
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Materials Research Express
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2022
·Vol. 9
·期 9
·095001
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IF 2.025
Wanshu Yan,Pingping Hu,Yiguo Jiang,Xiuquan Xu,Xianfeng Ma,Mengru Wang,Xinyue Bao
Photocatalytic inactivation has been proved to be an effective strategy to eliminate pathogenic bacteria in water. Herein, a novel 0D/2D p-n heterojunction of Ag2S-anchored P-doped g-C3N4 (Ag2S/PCN) were constructed by a simple two-step process coupling one-pot calcination and ultrasonic-assisted synthesis. The photocatalytic performance of as-prepared Ag2S/PCN composites was investigated by inactivating multidrug-resistant E. coli under visible light irradiation. The results indicated that Ag2S/PCN-5 possessed outstanding photocatalytic inactivation activity and superior stability, which could completely inactivate 7.0 log E. coli cells within 60 min. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of Ag2S/PCN-5 was mainly attributed to the elevated visible-light response and improved production and transfer of photoexcited charges. In addition, the free radicals trapping experiments results revealed that h+ and •O2− were predominantly responsible for the efficient inactivation activity. Finally, according to the 0D/2D structure and energy band configuration analysis, the enhanced p-n type heterojunction photocatalytic inactivation mechanism of Ag2S/PCN was discussed in detail.
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环境科学
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微生物学
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材料科学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2023
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IF 15.1
Qingqing Zhou,Yong Liu,Lin Wang,Kun Wang,Haodong Chen,Hailing Zheng,Yang Zhou,Zhiwen Hu,Zhiqin Peng,Junmin Wan,Bing Wang
Developing an effective analytical method for microtrace detection of ancient silk is highly desirable and vitally crucial for exploring the origin and spread of silk. Herein, a taxonomically specific anti-fibroin monoclonal antibody was prepared and an elaborate visible/near-infrared (vis/NIR) photoelectrochemical (PEC) immunosensor was proposed. The sensor employed Ag 2 S nanoparticles (NPs) grown in situ on ZnO nanowire array-MXene nanocomposites (ZnO-MX) via a sonochemical method as a photosensitive material. The experimental results illustrated that the ZnO-MX/Ag 2 S-based sensor presented 6.8 times larger PEC responses than a ZnO-MX-based sensor under visible light illumination, and the PEC signal of the ZnO-MX/Ag 2 S nanocomposites was 30 times as high as that of ZnO-MX under 808 nm NIR light, indicating enhanced photoelectric activity and a matched energy band structure of ZnO with MXene and Ag 2 S. This PEC immunosensor exhibited excellent potential for the ultrasensitive detection of Bombyx mori silk traces due to its wide linear range of 0.005–50 ng mL −1 and low detection limit of 1.51 pg mL −1 . Additionally, the immunosensor showed outstanding specificity, stability, and repeatability, particularly for the qualitative detection of archeological artifacts. Given its aforementioned benefits, ZnO-MX/Ag 2 S nanocomposites are potentially attractive photoactive materials for use in vis/NIR PEC immunosensors. Moreover, this demonstrated method offers a feasible method to investigate the history and distribution of ancient silk.
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考古学
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生物传感
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TALANTA
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2025
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IF 6.1
Meixin Li,Zongbo Song,Shanshan Li,Mati Ullah Khan,Yongzhi Wang,Yunsi Xu,Shun Wang,Ling Kong,Zhiwei Chen,Feng Sang
Patulin (PAT), a potent mycotoxin commonly found in fruit and vegetable products, represents a critical threat to food safety and public health. Its cytotoxicity arises from the disruption of intracellular signaling pathways and oxidative balance, leading to gastrointestinal impairment, immune suppression, and systemic toxicity. To mitigate these risks, we present a label-free photoelectrochemical (PEC) aptasensor for ultrasensitive PAT detection, employing an in situ-synthesized Ag 2 S quantum dot (QD)-sensitized BiOI/Bi 2 O 3 heterojunction. The BiOI/Bi 2 O 3 heterostructure enhanced charge carrier separation, while the in situ-anchored Ag 2 S QDs functioned as effective photosensitizers, significantly amplifying the PEC response. Integrated with a PAT-specific aptamer, the sensor demonstrated selective target recognition, achieving a linear detection range from 0.001 to 100 ng/mL and a remarkably low detection limit of 0.56 pg/mL. The aptasensor exhibited high selectivity against structurally similar mycotoxins, excellent stability (94.2% signal retention through 15 on/off light irradiation cycles). Successful PAT quantification in spiked apple juice samples confirmed its practicality for real-world applications. This study establishes a sensitive, cost-effective, and reliable analytical tool for monitoring mycotoxins in food safety protocols.
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食品安全
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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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毒理学
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光电化学
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MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
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2021
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IF 4.821
Yunxia Hou,Liangliang Zhu,Hongshun Hao,Zuowei Zhang,Chao Ding,Gongliang Zhang,Jingran Bi,Shuang Yan,Guishan Liu,Hongman Hou
In this work, layer-by-layer self-assembly method was used to construct the working electrode of the photoelectrochemical (PEC) aptamer sensor. Rare-earth doped Bi 2 WO 6 (BWO-1) and Ag 2 S are combined as highly efficient photoactive material to reduce the recombination rate of electron-hole pairs and enhance the photocurrent responsiveness under visible light. The PEC aptamer sensor, with BWO-1 concentration of 12 mg/mL, AgNO 3 concentration of 0.14 mol/L, ascorbic acid (AA) concentration of 0.13 mol/L, pH value of 7.4, aptamer concentration of 2 μmol/L, and incubation time of 50 min, had an optimal photocurrent responsiveness. The developed method showed a wide linear range from 3.2 × 10 2 CFU/mL to 3.2 × 10 8 CFU/mL. The detection limit was 40 CFU/mL. The constructed PEC aptamer sensor exhibited good detection specificity, stability and reproducibility for Vibrio parahaemolyticus and provided a simple, low-cost and rapid detection strategy for prevention and control of foodborne diseases. This method could be promising for the rapid detection of other food-borne pathogenic bacteria in the food.
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分析化学
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生物化学
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食品科学
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微生物学
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BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
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2018
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IF 8.173
Yaoguang Wang,Dawei Fan,Guanhui Zhao,Jinhui Feng,Dong Wei,Nuo Zhang,Wei Cao,Bin Du,Qin Wei
An ultrasensitive label-free photoelectrochemical (PEC) immunosensor with high visible-light activity was developed for quantitative detection of amyloid β-protein (Aβ) by cross-linking anti-Aβ antibody onto the Ag 2 S sensitized SnO 2 /SnS 2 nanocomposites . Specifically, SnO 2 with flower-like porous nanostructure was innovatively applied in PEC immunosensor as a basal material. It could form a heterostructure with SnS 2 , which brought about the sensitization of SnO 2 and enhanced the separation of photogenerated electrons and holes. Moreover, Ag 2 S was in-situ growth on the surface of SnO 2 /SnS 2 , which further enhanced the photocurrent response significantly. Therefore, SnO 2 /SnS 2 /Ag 2 S could form stepwise band-edge structure, which benefited the light harvesting and provided a good foundation for sensor construction and detection. Under optimal conditions, the PEC immunosensor was used to detect the content of Aβ and exhibited a wide linear concentration range from 0.5 pg mL −1 to 100 ng mL −1 , with low limit of detection (0.17 pg mL −1 ) and limit of quantification (0.56 pg mL −1 ). Additionally, the designed PEC immunosensor exhibited good reproducibility, specificity, and stability which may find potential applications in the biosensor, biomedicine , clinical diagnosis, photocatalysis and other related fields.
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生物传感器
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生物医学
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临床诊断
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光催化
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2023
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IF 11.2
Jun Hou,Yanbao Zhao,Lei Sun,Xueyan Zou
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally polysaccharide that has been used for drug delivery, but is limited by low drug loading capacity and drug leakage in circulation. To improve drug delivery efficient, HA modified porous silica (pSiO 2 ) nanocarriers were successfully prepared for drug delivery and combining therapy. pSiO 2 nanocarriers have stable porous structure and high loading capacity, and pSiO 2 /HA nanocarriers would possess advantages of HA-based carriers and pSiO 2 nanoparticles . Herein, pSiO 2 nanocarriers were prepared by two-phase process, followed by embedding Ag 2 S QDs in the pore walls of pSiO 2 carriers, which render the carriers photothermal effect. pSiO 2 nanocarriers have size of 30 nm, large channels, and high loading capacity (29.3 %). To graft HA, a sensitive linker with alkyl amine and disulfide bond was conjugated on the surface of Ag 2 S/pSiO 2 nanocarriers by three-step reaction. After loading doxorubicin (DOX), HA was grafted via sensitive linker onto the surface of Ag 2 S/pSiO 2 carriers via the formation of amide bonds to seal the loaded drugs. The interaction between HA and CD44 confers the carrier targeting ability to cancer cells. HA coating can be degraded by hyaluronidase resulting in the release of internal cargo. The Ag 2 S/pSiO 2 /HA nanocarriers performs responsive drug release and combining photothermal chemotherapy.
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生物医学工程
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药学
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材料科学
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2024
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IF 8
Lili Zhao,Jiawei Zhou,Peipei Li,Shu Huang,Xiaohua Zhu,Youyu Zhang,Meiling Liu,Shouzhuo Yao
Human immunoglobulin G (HIgG) plays a significant role in diagnosing infections and monitoring autoimmune diseases. However, the development of sensitive and reliable sensing platforms remains a challenge. Based on the Ag 2 S/SnO 2 composites, a dual-mode sensing platform was developed using multifunctional CoOOH nanoflakes for the sensitive detection of HIgG through photoelectrochemistry (PEC) and colorimetry. In the PEC mode, Ag 2 S QDs boost the PEC activity of SnO 2 NFs and facilitate the subsequent antibody immobilization. Ascorbic acid (AA) captures holes in Ag 2 S/SnO 2 to enhance the photocurrent. CoOOH, acting as a secondary antibody label, forms a sandwich structure with the electrode. The loading of HIgG and CoOOH-Ab2 due to specific recognition of antigen-antibody, leads to the quenching of PEC signal. Various amounts of HIgG will bind with different amounts of CoOOH-Ab2, displaying a linear response within the range of 100 pg/mL∼10 μg/mL, with the detection limit of 2.2 pg/mL. In the colorimetric mode, CoOOH efficiently catalyzes the oxidation of 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), and various amount of the sandwich biocomplexes formed with different HIgG levels lead to distinct color changes for visual detection. The linear response range is 500 pg/mL∼9.375 μg/mL with a lower detection limit of 0.29 ng/mL. The two independent modes with different mechanisms, based on the same PEC electrode, can validate each other and provide more scientific and reliable results in response to the targets. Thus, this dual-mode sensing platform for targets-induced signaling changes presents a novel strategy for bioanalysis and detection.
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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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免疫学
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