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ABSTRACT: A novel multianalyte electrochemical immunoassay was developed for ultrasensitive detection of human cardiopathy biomarkers cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and human heart-type fatty-acid-binding protein (FABP) using metal ion functionalized titanium phosphate nanospheres (TiP-metal ion) as labels. The metal ions could be detected directly through square wave voltammetry (SWV) without metal preconcentration, and the distinct voltammetric peaks had a close relationship with each sandwich-type immunoreaction. The position and size of the peaks reflected the identity and level of the corresponding antigen. The large amount of metal ions loading on the TiP nanospheres greatly amplified the detection signals, and the good biocompatibility of graphene nanoribbons (GONRs) retained good stability for the sandwich-type immunoassay. The proposed immunoassay exhibited high sensitivity and selectivity for the detection of cTnI and FABP. The linear relationships between electrochemical signals and the concentrations of cTnI and FABP were obtained in the range of 0.05 pg/mL-50 ng/mL and 0.05 pg/mL-50 ng/mL, respectively. The detection limits of cTnI and HIgG were 1 and 3 fg/mL (S/N = 3), respectively. Moreover, the immunoassay accurately detected the concentrations of cTnI and FABP in human serum samples, which were demonstrated to have excellent correlations with the standard enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. The results suggested that the electrochemical immunoassay would be promising in the point-of-care diagnostics application of clinical screening of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) biomarkers.
Analytical Chemistry 08/2012; 84(18):7810-5. · 5.86 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Porous titanium phosphate (TiP) nanoparticles with high water solubility have been synthesized by using the surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as the structure-directing agent. The TiP nanoparticles can be functionalized with Cd(2+) and can be further used as labels for electrochemical detection of proteins due to their excellent ion-exchange property.
Chemical Communications 05/2012; 48(37):4474-6. · 6.17 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: As an emerging category of fluorescent metal nanoclusters, oligonucleotide-templated silver nanoclusters (Ag NCs) have attracted a lot of interest and have shown wide application in biorelated disciplines. However, the weak fluorescence emission and poor permeability to cell membranes tethered further intracellular applications of Ag NCs. AS1411 is an antiproliferative G-rich phosphodiester oligonucleotide and currently an anticancer agent under phase II clinical trials. Herein, we present a strategy to synthesize AS1411-functionalized Ag NCs with excellent fluorescence through a facile one-pot process. Confocal laser scanning microscopy and Z-axis scanning confirmed that the AS1411-functionalized Ag NCs could be internalized into MCF-7 human breast cancer cells and were able to specifically stain nuclei with red color. To our surprise, 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-z-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay demonstrated the Ag NCs were cytocompatible and showed better inhibition effects than pure AS1411 on MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. In addition, a universal design of the oligonucleotide scaffold for synthesis of Ag NCs was extended to other aptamers, such as Sgc8c and mucin 1 aptamer. Due to the facile synthesis procedure and capability of specific target recognition, this fluorescent platform will potentially broaden the applications of Ag NCs in biosensing and biological imaging.
Analytical Chemistry 04/2012; 84(9):4140-6. · 5.86 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Fluorescent gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) were incorporated into porous calcium carbonate spheres through electrostatic interaction. The resulting CaCO(3)/AuNCs hybrid material exhibited interesting properties, such as porous structure, excellent biocompatibility, good water solubility, and degradability. These properties make the CaCO(3)/AuNCs hybrid material a promising template to assemble horseradish peroxidase/antibody conjugates (HRP-Ab(2)). By using CaCO(3)/AuNCs/HRP-Ab(2) bioconjugates as probes, a versatile immunosensor was developed for fluorescent and electrochemical detection of the cancer biomarker neuron-specific enolase (NSE). The detection limits of the sensor were 2.0 and 0.1 pg mL(-1) for fluorescent and electrochemical detection, respectively. The immunosensor shows high sensitivity and offers an alternative strategy for the detection of other proteins and DNA.
Chemistry 03/2012; 18(17):5261-8. · 5.93 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Gold nanoparticle-assembled capsules (GNACs) with controllable size and tunable morphology were fabricated through a simple two-step mixing procedure. Cationic polyelectrolyte was first induced to self-assemble into spherical aggregates in the presence of multivalent anions. Then, the aggregates served as an effective template for the self-assembly of gold nanoparticles to form size-controllable capsules. By adjusting the quantity of gold nanoparticles, capsules with various morphologies could be obtained. Because of their unique nanoporous features, the capsules with intact shells were further used to load hemoglobin (Hb) for the fabrication of a novel H(2)O(2) biosensor. The results of UV-vis spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry indicated that the capsules provided a suitable matrix for the immobilization of Hb. Additionally, the resulting biosensor showed a high affinity and good catalytic activity to H(2)O(2). With the advantages of the large surface area, good conductivity and biocompatibility, the GNACs can offer a promising platform for the development of biosensors. Moreover, on the basis of the capsule structure, this material may also be expected to apply in some fields such as drug delivery, medical diagnostics and bio-encapsulation.
Bioelectrochemistry (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 11/2011; 84:32-7. · 2.65 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A silver nanoparticle-hollow titanium phosphate sphere (AgNP-TiP) hybrid is successfully synthesized and used as a label for electrochemical detection of human interleukin-6 (IL-6). Hollow TiP spheres with a diameter of 430 nm and an average thickness of 40 nm are synthesized by a template approach. The AgNPs are incorporated in situ into the TiP shell via an exchange process. The as-prepared AgNP-TiP hybrid shows outstanding biocompatibility, good dispersity and solubility in water, and high silver loading properties (289.2 mg of silver in 1.0 g of TiP). These advantages make the AgNP-TiP hybrid an effective candidate as an amplification label in immunoassay systems. Herein, the as-prepared AgNP-TiP hybrid is attached to a signal antibody (Ab(2) ) to produce Ab(2) -AgNP-TiP labels in the fabrication of an electrochemical immunosensor. The nanoparticle-based amplification labels, upon coupling with a magnetic sensing array, give rise to an extremely sensitive response to IL-6 in a linear range of 0.0005-10 ng mL(-1) with a detection limit of 0.1 pg mL(-1) . The proposed sensor exhibits high specificity, good reproducibility, and long-term stability, and may be a promising technique for protein and DNA detection.
Small 10/2011; 7(20):2921-8. · 8.35 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Multifunctional manganese carbonate microspheres with superparamagnetic and fluorescent properties were fabricated and used as biological labels. The Fe(3)O(4)@MnCO(3) microspheres were synthesized by direct co-precipitation without any linker shell. The Fe(3)O(4)@MnCO(3) microspheres have uniform size distribution and rough surface, which provides a promising template for the assembly of polyelectrolytes (PEs) and CdTe quantum dots (QDs). A luminescent CdTe shell was observed in Fe(3)O(4)@MnCO(3)@PE-CdTe spheres by confocal fluorescence imaging. With excellent solubility in water and rough surfaces, the multifunctional microsphere offers a friendly microenvironment for immobilization of α-fetoprotein (AFP) antibodies (Ab(2)) to fabricate Fe(3)O(4)@MnCO(3)@PE-CdTe-Ab(2) architecture. By using the Fe(3)O(4) @MnCO(3)@PEs-CdTe-Ab(2) bioconjugate as a label, a promising and versatile platform for fluorescence imaging and electrochemical immunosensing of cancer biomarker AFP was developed. The prepared electrochemical immunosensor shows high sensitivity and selectivity with a detection limit of 0.3 pg mL(-1).
Chemistry 08/2011; 17(39):10916-23. · 5.93 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The proof-of-principle of the integration of electrically heated carbon paste electrode with immunoassay as a potential alternative for ultrasensitive detection of cytokines was demonstrated.
Chemical Communications 06/2011; 47(23):6551-3. · 6.17 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel label-free highly sensitive electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) immunosensor was fabricated based on the highly ordered macroporous gold film (HOMGF) in the presence of room-temperature ionic liquid (IL) for the detection of human Apolipoprotein B-100 (ApoB-100). The antibody of ApoB-100 (Ab) was adsorbed directly onto the HOMGF electrode surface and maintained its bioactivity. After the residual active sites at the electrode were passivated by BSA, the mixture of BMIm(+)BF(4)(-) and silica sol was dropped onto the electrode to entrap the adsorbed Ab and BSA molecules firmly. The addition of IL could prevent the inactivation of Ab by releasing alcohol during the sol-gel process, and the conductivity of the IL-gel membrane was increased. Of particular interest is the fact that the fabricated immunosensor could be used at 60 °C. This could be attributed to the interconnected porosity of the IL-gel membrane, which can prevent Ab from unfolding and losing its bioactivities. The immunosensor also exhibited a highly sensitive response to ApoB-100 with the lowest concentration of 5 fg mL(-1). The detection of ApoB-100 levels in five sera samples obtained from hospital showed acceptable accuracy with that using commercial immunonephelometry method.
The Analyst 10/2010; 135(10):2629-36. · 4.23 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel immunosensor for sensitive detection of tumor necrosis factor α was reported. First of all, gold nanoparticles were uniformly assembled on the surface of poly (styrene-acrylic acid) nanospheres, which was used as the matrix to conjugate alkaline phosphatase (ALP). And then, the obtained composite was used as multi-enzyme functionalized label for immunoassay. Biocompatible polyaniline doped with poly (acrylic acid) was electro-polymerized at the glass carbon electrode to construct the matrix for the immobilization of antibody TNF-α. After the sandwich immunoreaction, the labeled ALP was used to hydrolyze α-naphthyl phosphate to produce the electroactive α-naphthol, which could be amperometrically detected. The results showed that the electrochemical signals were proportional to the logarithm of the antigen concentration in the range of 0.02-200.00 ng/mL with the detection limit of 0.01 ng/mL. The developed immunoassay showed high sensitivity, acceptable stability and reproducibility, which might have potentially broad applications in protein diagnostics and bioassay.
Biosensors & bioelectronics 03/2010; 26(5):1890-4. · 5.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel type of colloidal carbon sphere array (CSA) was developed for the fabrication of disposable electrochemical immunosensor. The CSA was successfully prepared on indium tin oxide (ITO) substrate in a simple manner and the scanning electron micrograph confirmed that a single-layered arrangement of the carbon spheres with its (111) plane paralleled the substrate's surface. The CSA modified electrode has a higher surface area and exhibits a more sensitive electrochemical response than a normal carbon-based electrode with the same geometric area. An Immunoglobin A (IgA) immunosensor was constructed by the covalent bonding of IgA antibody molecules with the CSA aided by large numbers of carboxyl groups on the surface of carbon spheres. The immunosensor exhibited a wide linear response to IgA ranging from 0.1 to 200 ng mL(-1) by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) technique. The detection of IgA levels in three sera obtained from hospital samples showed acceptable accuracy.
Biosensors & bioelectronics 10/2009; 25(5):1130-6. · 5.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A novel sensing system based on the near infrared (NIR) fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) between Mn:CdTe quantum dots (Qdots) and Au nanorods (AuNRs) was established for the detection of human IgG. The NIR-emitting Qdots linked with goat anti-human IgG (Mn:CdTe-Ab1) and AuNRs linked with rabbit anti-human IgG (AuNRs-Ab2) acted as fluorescence donors and acceptors, respectively. FRET occurred by human IgG with the specific antigen-antibody interaction. And human IgG was detected based on the modulation in FRET efficiency. The calibration graph was linear over the range of 0.05-2.5 microM of human IgG under optimal conditions. The proposed sensing system can decrease the interference of biomolecules in NIR region and increase FRET efficiency in optimizing the spectral overlap of AuNRs with Mn:CdTe Qdots. This method has great potential for multiplex assay with different donor-acceptor pairs.
Biosensors & bioelectronics 06/2009; 24(12):3693-7. · 5.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Porous Cu(2)O nanospheres with controllable structures were successfully synthesized by using ascorbic acid as the reducing agent and beta-cyclodextrin (beta-CD) as the capping agent via a sonochemical route, which was proved to be a green and convenient method for the controlled synthesis of porous Cu(2)O nanospheres. The crystal phase of the product was determined by the concentration of ascorbic acid, whereas its final structure was controlled by the ultrasonic irradiation time and the concentration of beta-CD. Moreover, porous Cu(2)O nanospheres exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity compared with solid ones.
Nanotechnology 02/2009; 20(4):045605. · 3.98 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Novel chalcogenide lifebelts have been prepared by using a simple sacrificial template method, and their electrogenerated chemiluminescence properties were studied.
Chemical Communications 09/2008; · 6.17 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Semiconductor CdX (X=Te, Se, S) hollow structures have been successfully prepared by using Cd(OH)Cl precursors as a sacrificial template. The hollow structures can be hollow spheres or tubes by controlling the shape of the sacrificial template. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive spectrometry. The obtained results showed that the hollow structures had complementary shapes and sizes of the original sacrificial templates. This is a general method for the synthesis of cadmium chalcogenide hollow structures, and the method is simpler and more practical than direct synthesis of certain hollow structures, which further widens the avenue to using those materials that have been synthesized with various shapes to fabricate specific hollow structures.
Inorganic Chemistry 08/2007; 46(14):5673-7. · 4.60 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Bi(2)Te(3) hexagonal nanoflakes with controllable edge length ranging from approximately 150 nm to as small as approximately 10nm were synthesized via an ultrasonic-assisted disproportionation route, using Te powder and Bi(NO(3))(3).5H(2)O as raw materials. The mechanochemical effects of the ultrasonic irradiation accelerated the reaction and were helpful to obtain relatively small and uniform nanocrystals. The products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectra, transmission electron microscopy, and selected area electron diffraction techniques. Electrogenerated chemiluminescence of as-prepared Bi(2)Te(3) was also reported for the first time.
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry 03/2007; 14(2):229-34. · 3.57 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A simple method for EOF measurement by detection of sampling zones with end-channel amperometry in microchip CE is developed. This method is based on the principle of the Kohlrausch regulating function (KRF). A dilute electroactive ionic species is added to the BGE as a continuously eluting electrophore which is used as a probe. When a BGE-like sample at a different concentration is injected, a peak of sampling zone appears and the migration time is related to EOF. In a microchip CE with hybrid PDMS/glass channel, a cathodic EOF of the hybrid glass/PDMS microchip was measured by end-channel amperometry; the effects of sample concentration and different probes on EOF rate were discussed. The present method was applied to monitor EOF rates in glass and in PDMS microchips. There was no significant difference between the values of EOF rates measured by the present method and the current-monitoring method. Detection of nonelectroactive analytes K(+), Na(+), and Li(+) can also be accomplished by the indirect amperometric method. Hence, the effective mobility of analyte can be accurately obtained.
Electrophoresis 01/2007; 27(24):5132-7. · 3.30 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A convenient sonochemical route was developed to fabricate one-dimensional (1D) CdS or CdSe assemblies via a simple template method with two-steps: Firstly, the colloid one dimensional cadmium hydroxide particles were prepared as templates under sonication; then, the colloid particles were converted into 1D CdS or CdSe assemblies via a replacement reaction after the surface nucleation and crystal growth processes. The as-prepared CdS and CdSe nanowires were characterized by XRD, TEM, XPS, and UV-visible Spectroscopy. The effects of the ultrasonic irradiation were discussed. It is believed that the ultrasound irradiation played a positive role in both the assembly of the colloid cadmium hydroxide particles into the 1D structure and the growth of CdSe and CdS nanowires. The effects of pH on the morphologies of the cadmium hydroxide template were also discussed. The band gaps of the as-prepared 1D CdSe and CdS assemblies were calculated to be 3.1 eV and 4.9 eV, respectively, indicating the quantum size effect. The as-prepared products might have potential applications in nanodevices in future.
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 09/2006; 6(8):2584-7. · 1.56 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: A simple sonochemical route was developed for the crystal growth of uniform silver nanoplates and ringlike gold nanocrystals in a N,N-dimethylformamide solution. The platelike structures were generated from the selective growth on different crystal planes in the presence of poly(vinylpyrrolidone) and the ultrasonic-assisted Ostwald ripening processes. The silver nanoplates in solution served as the templates for the synthesis of ringlike gold crystals via a displacement reaction. Both the silver nanoplates and gold nanorings were highly oriented single crystals with (111) planes as the basal planes.
Inorganic Chemistry 10/2004; 43(19):5877-83. · 4.60 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Gold nanorods (GNRs) were synthesized by a seed–mediated growth approach followed by TEOS polymerization leading to the formation of silica layer surrounding the gold nanorod core. TEM images showed that the silica-coated gold nanorods (GNRs@SiO2) were dispersed with an average aspect ratio of 3.1 for the GNRs cores and a uniform thickness of the silica shell. The core/shell nanocomposites were further used as efficient supports for the immobilization of hemoglobin (Hb) to fabricate a novel biosensor. The immobilized Hb showed an enhanced electron transfer for its heme Fe(III) to Fe(II) redox couple. This biosensor showed an excellent bioelectrocatalytic activity towards H2O2 with a linear range from 8.0 × 10−7 to 6.1 × 10−5 M, and the detection limit was 6.0 × 10−8 M at 3σ. The apparent Michaelis–Menten constant of the immobilized hemoglobin was calculated to be 0.13 mM.
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