Assembling DNA through Affinity Binding to Achieve Ultrasensitive Protein Detection

Recent advances in DNA assembly and affinity binding have enabled exciting developments of nanosensors and ultrasensitive assays for specific proteins. 1 – 6 These sensors and assays share three main attractive features: 1 , 4 , 7 1) the detection of proteins can be accomplished by the detection of amplifiable DNA, thereby dramatically enhancing the sensitivity; 2) assembly of DNA is triggered by affinity binding of two or more probes to a single target molecule, thereby resulting in increased specificity; and 3) the assay is conducted in solution with no need for separation, thus making the assay attractive for potential point‐of‐care applications. We illustrate here the principle of assembling DNA through affinity binding, and we highlight novel applications to the detection of proteins.     

The Study of a Disposable Reagentless Biosensor for Fast Test of Aspartate Aminotransferase

A reagentless biosensor for amperometric measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) has been developed. The three‐electrode biosensor was modified with two enzyme membrane with an integrated planar Ag|AgCl reference electrode. With a cellulose membrane containing catalytic substance coated, the reagentless biosensor was used for measurement of serum AST. The optimal sensitive membrane composition and operation conditions were studied. With low polarizing potential (0 V vs. integrated Ag|AgCl) and appropriate substrate concentration (20 mM α‐ketoglutarate acid), the response of the biosensor to AST activity was linear over the range of 25–1000 U/L with good relativity (R=0.9904 and 0.9823 in standard AST solutions and AST serum respectively) and fast response time (120 s). The biosensor also indicated good stability of more than 90% of its original activity for 60 days stored in 4 °C, and 90% of the activity was retained after a storage period of 15 days at room temperature (25 °C). The biosensor is expected to be used for the diagnosis of heart and liver disease in the future.     

A Disposable Biosensor for Organophosphorus Nerve Agents Based on Carbon Nanotubes Modified Thick Film Strip Electrode

A disposable biosensor based on acetylcholinesterase‐functionalized acid purified multi‐wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) modified thick film strip electrode for organophosphorus (OP) insecticides was developed. The degree of inhibition of the enzyme acteylcholinesterase (AChE) by OP compounds was determined by measuring the electrooxidation current of the thiocholine generated by the AChE catalyzed hydrolysis of acteylthiocholine (ATCh). The large surface area and electro‐catalytic activity of carbon nanotubes lowered the overpotential for thiocholine oxidation to 200 mV (vs. Ag/AgCl) without the use of mediating redox species and enzyme immobilization by physical adsorption. The biosensor detected as low as 0.5 nM (0.145 ppb) of the model organophosphate nerve agent paraoxon with good precision, electrode to electrode reproducibility and stability. Analysis of real water sample using the sensor demonstrated the feasibility of the application of the sensor for on site monitoring of OP compounds.     

Structure Analysis of Streptococcal Protein G Fc Binding Domain

The gene fragment (191 bp) encoding protein G IgG Fc binding domain was isolated by PCR from group G streptococcus (CMCC32138), and a clone containing this gene fragment was found to give fine reactivity to human IgG when expressed in Escherichia coli. The complete nucleotide sequence of the gene fragment was determined. One base pair differs from previously reported protein Gnucleotide sequences, and resultsin an amino acid change (Ala-Thr), but this variation makes no difference in binding to the IgG Fc part by ELISA.The secondary structure of the protein G IgG Fc binding domain has been estimated by circular dichroism and assigned by computer algorithm.It shows a typical α-helix region in this domain.By breaking this α-helix region with recombinant DNA techniques, a 44 peptide, which contained the N-terminal 27 amino acid residues of this domain, was expressed in E. coli and showed no reactivity to IgG.The hydropathicity of this domain was also analyzed and compared with that of protein A relevant     

Further Studies on the Interaction of Immobilized Folate Binding Protein and Enzyme-Folate Conjugates; An Enzyme-Linked Competitive Binding Assay for Folate

Abstract

The kinetic and thermodynamic properties of the folate interaction with immobilized folate binding protein (FBP) are examined. The use of enzyme-rather than radio-labeled folate provides insight into the complex binding mechanism of folate with FBP and indicates that polymerization of the binding protein (evident for FBP-folate association in solution) is not a prerequisite for the cooperative behavior observed. An enzyme-linked competitive binding assay for folate based on this interaction is described and dose-response curves demonstrate the sensitivity and selectivity of the method. The accuracy of the assay is tested by determining folate in infant formula.     

Highly Sensitive Impedimetric Biosensor Based on Thermolysin Immobilized on a GCE Modified with AuNP-decorated Graphene for the Detection of Ochratoxin A

The fabrication of a thermolysin-based biosensor capable of detecting ochratoxin A (OTA) from food samples is described. The electrochemical deposition of calcium cross-linked cellulose film (CCLC) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on graphene (GR) for modification of a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) is the first step. Then the thermolysin (TLN) enzyme in a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/polyethylenimine (PEI) matrix is immobilized. The impedimetric biosensor response is linear from 0.2 nM to 100 nM with a detection limit of 0.2 nM. The obtained stable and reproducible biosensor is then applied for the detection of OTA in spiked extracts from coffee beans.     

Local Unfolding of Fatty Acid Binding Protein to Allow Ligand Entry for Binding

Fatty acid binding proteins are responsible for the transportation of fatty acids in biology. Despite intensive studies, the molecular mechanism of fatty acid entry to and exit from the protein cavity is still unclear. Here a cap‐closed variant of human intestinal fatty acid binding protein was generated by mutagenesis, in which the helical cap is locked to the β‐barrel by a disulfide linkage. Structure determination shows that this variant adopts a closed conformation, but still uptakes fatty acids. Stopped‐flow experiments indicate that a rate‐limiting step exists before the ligand association and this step corresponds to the conversion of the closed form to the open one. NMR relaxation dispersion and H‐D exchange data demonstrate the presence of two excited states: one is native‐like, but the other adopts a locally unfolded structure. Local unfolding of helix 2 generates an opening for ligands to enter the protein cavity, and thus controls the ligand association rate.     

Electrochemical biosensor based on self-assembled monolayers modified with gold nanoparticles for detection of HER-3

We have developed a new immunological biosensor for ultrasensitive quantification of human epidermal growth factor receptor-3(HER-3). In order to construct the biosensor, the gold electrode surface was layered with, hexanedithiol, gold nanoparticles, and cysteamine, respectively. Anti-HER-3 antibody was covalently attached to cysteamine by glutaraldehyde and used as a bioreceptor in a biosensor system for the first time by this study. Surface characterization was obtained by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and voltammetry. The proposed biosensor showed a good analytical performance for the detection of HER-3 ranging from 0.2 to 1.4 pg mL⁻¹. Kramers–Kronig transform was performed on the experimental impedance data. Moreover, in an immunosensor system, the single frequency impedance technique was firstly used for characterization of interaction between HER-3 and anti-HER-3. Finally the presented biosensor was applied to artificial serum samples spiked with HER-3.     

Construction and Characterization of a Beet Stem Based Biosensor for Oxalate

Abstract

This report describes the construction and characterization of an oxalate-sensing electrode. The electrode is based on the incorporation of ground beet stem into the graphite paste of a graphite paste electrode. The hydrogen peroxide generated by enzymatic degradation of oxalate is monitored at a working voltage of 0.900 V vs SCE. All measurements were conducted in a succinic acid/EDTA buffer at pH 4.00. Under these conditions, the electrodes exhibit reproducible responses to oxalate. The lower limit of oxalate detection was less than 1.03 × 10^?4 M. The time to achieve a steady state response after exposure to a step change in oxalate concentration in solution is less than one minute. The magnitude of response to oxalate over the oxalate concentrations studied varies among several electrode tested as does the degree of linearity of response. An electrode studied still exhibited analytically useful responses to oxalate on the 15th day of its use. The beet stem-based electrodes display little response to glycolic acid, glucose, DL-valine, or pyruvate.     

An Electrochemical Biosensor Architecture Based on Protein Folding Supports Direct Real-Time Measurements in Whole Blood

The ability to monitor drug and biomarker concentrations in the body with high frequency and in real time would revolutionize our understanding of biology and our capacity to personalize medicine. The few in vivo molecular sensors that currently exist, however, all rely on the specific chemical or enzymatic reactivity of their targets and thus are not generalizable. In response, we demonstrate here an electrochemical sensing architecture based on binding-induced protein folding that is 1) independent of the reactivity of its targets, 2) reagentless, real-time, and with a resolution of seconds, and 3) selective enough to deploy in undiluted bodily fluids. As a proof of principle, we use the SH3 domain from human Fyn kinase to build a sensor that discriminates between the protein's peptide targets and responds rapidly and quantitatively even when challenged in whole blood. The resulting sensor architecture could drastically expand the chemical space accessible to continuous, real-time biosensors.     

含铋配合物与奈瑟氏菌铁结合蛋白的反应性质研究

铁结合蛋白(Fbp)是致病菌获取Fe3+的关键蛋白。本文采用氨三乙酸(H3NTA)和硝酸铋反应制备BiNTA.2H2O,并运用元素分析、NMR等手段进行表征。通过在大肠杆菌中克隆表达和分离纯化出奈瑟氏淋病双球菌的Fbp,测定不同计量比nBiNTA/napo-Fbp下反应的紫外可见光谱,确定BiNTA与apo-Fbp的反应为一级反应,反应速率常数约为(0.175±0.064)min-1(10 mmol.L-1 Hepes/HPO42-pH 7.4缓冲溶液,310 K)。NH4BiCit与apo-Fbp的反应也为一级反应,反应速率与BiNTA相近。Bi3+与apo-Fbp的饱和结合计量比为1∶1,形成三元配合物Fbp-Bi-NTA的结合常数(lgK)为(21.43±0.20),形成Fbp-Bi-Cit的结合常数(lgK)为(16.03±0.03)。实验结果表明,致病菌中运输Fe3+的蛋白铁结合蛋白可作为含铋抗菌药物的潜在靶分子。     

适配体生物传感器在病原微生物检测中的应用

适配体是通过指数富集系统进化技术(SELEX)体外筛选得到的一类能够特异性地结合小分子物质、蛋白,甚至整个细胞的寡核苷酸序列.由于具有制备简便、易于修饰、稳定性好等特点,适配体已广泛应用于构建生物传感器,实现对病原微生物的识别和检测.本文在阐述适配体基本原理的基础之上,结合近年来病原微生物适配体研究领域的最新研究成果,综述以病原微生物为目标的适配体筛选技术的最新进展;列举目前已经筛选获得的病原微生物(原生生物、病毒、细菌)适配体;综述适配体生物传感器在病原微生物检测中的应用.并展望了适配体生物传感器在病原微生物检测领域的发展趋势.     

An Electrochemical Acetylcholinesterase Biosensor Based on Fluorene(bisthiophene) Comprising Polymer for Paraoxon Detection

In this study, a novel conductive polymer comprising biosensor based on poly-2,2′-(9,9-dioctyl-9 h-fluorene-2,7-diyl)bistiophene (Poly(BT)) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) was reported for the determination of paraoxon. This practical biosensor allowed to catalyze electrochemical oxidation of acetylthiocholine (+0.6 V vs. Ag reference). The detection range for acetylcholine chloride (AThCl) with Poly(BT)/AChE was found to be 0.025–4 mM. In pesticide analysis, wide linear ranges from 0.5 to 1 μg/L and 1 to 14 μg/L, and a low detection limit of 0.033 μg/L were estimated. Under optimum operating conditions, the developed biosensor was used for pesticide detection in milk and tap water samples, effectively.     

Competitive Protein Binding Assay of Camp1 Using Thyroid Cytosol

Abstract

We describe here a competitive protein-binding assay (CPBA) of cAMP which employs a crude thyroid cytosol preparation as the ligand-binding reagent. The affinity constant (Ka) of the binding of cAMP to the thyroid receptor varied between 1 and 4 × 10⁹ M^?1 in the assay. ATP, ADP and AMP did not interfere in the assay. Cross -reaction of cGMP, 1.8%, and that of cIMP, 36%, were comparable to those observed with previously described CPBAs of cAMP. The range of the assay standard curve was 0.5—20.0 pmoles per tube. Coefficient of variation was 8.3% within an assay and 8.7% between assays. The assay was applied to measurement of cAMP in biologic fluids and tissues. The results were comparable to those obtained with previous methods.     

可溶性耐药相关钙结合蛋白的生物质谱分析与鉴定

可溶性耐药相关钙结合蛋白最初由Meyers等从长春新碱诱导的中国仓鼠多药耐药细胞株中发现,在多种耐药细胞株中均有高表达,它作为一种钙结合蛋白,一旦大量表达,即可改变细胞内钙环境,从而影响信号传导,使其它受钙调节的蛋白质的功能发生改变。     

Cyclic Voltammetry of Retinol in Surfactant Media and Its Application for the Analysis of Real Samples

Retinol is irreversibly oxidized at 790 mV in water 0.1 M LiClO₄ that corresponds to formation of retinal. Effect of surfactant on voltammetric characteristics of retinol oxidation has been evaluated. The calibration graph was linear in the range 29.4–980 µM of retinol with detection limit of 15 µM in presence of 1.1×10^?4 M of sodium dodecyl sulfate. Application of surfactant media leads to decrease of detection limit, enlargement of analytical range for retinol determination and permits analyze retinol in water media. Simple, express and reliable voltammetric approach for determination of retinol in real samples using surfactant media have been developed.     

毛细管电泳技术分析PDGF-B基因启动子与蛋白质的复合物

 利用 1.0 %T ,0 %C的线性聚丙烯酰胺 (即丙烯酰胺和双丙烯酰胺的总质量分数是 1.0 % ,交联度为 0 % )作为筛分介质 ,对人体血小板长生因子 (PDGF) B基因启动子与核蛋白形成的复合物进行了分析。结果显示主要有两种核蛋白与PDGF B基因启动子具有较强的结合能力 ,能形成DNA蛋白质复合物。所得结论与传统凝胶电泳相似。该方法具有较高的分离度和良好的重现性 ,整个分析可在 5 0min内完成。该方法不失为一种基于PDGF为研究目标、用于PDGF与蛋白质复合物形成及抑制行为分析的快速、准确的实用方法。     

An Inexpensive Biosensor for Uric Acid Determination in Human Serum by Flow‐Injection Analysis

An inexpensive and easy to construct miniaturized biosensor is described for the determination of uric acid in biological fluids. The amperometric biosensor was prepared by using a carbon paste electrode prepared with uricase from Arthrobacter globiforms and tetracyanoquinodimethane as electron transfer mediator. When incorporated into a flow‐injection system it was enabled to perform 50 measurements/h of uric acid in the analytical range of 1–100 μmol dm^?3 with a relative standard deviation of 0.20% (n=14). The system was applied to human serum samples analysis providing good data correlation with those obtained by the reference spectrophotometric method. A linear relationship AM (μmol dm^?3)=1.02 (±0.05) SP (μmol dm^?3) ?0.12 (±0.13) was obtained evidencing the absence of significant error. The constructed biosensor was successfully used for at least four months (250 assays) with only a 13% of decrease in the enzymatic activity.     

基于特异性蛋白Gαa的比浊法检测β-葡聚糖

通过基因重组技术,克隆表达了β-葡聚糖特异性结合美洲鲎G因子α亚基片段a(Gαa)蛋白,并建立了β-葡聚糖比浊检测方法。克隆的Gαa基因相对分子质量为40000(1251 bp),浓度为2 g/L,纯度达到98%以上。该蛋白能与βG特异性结合,紫外分光光度计在340 nm下检测的吸光度与βG含量呈正线性相关,线性范围3.125~200 mg/L,R2=0.997,检测限3.125 mg/L。结合力实验表明,该蛋白与βG具有良好的亲和性及特异性。该方法具有成本低、快速、专一性强等特点。