Bioelectrochemical immunoassay of polychlorinated biphenyl

A simple, rapid, and highly sensitive bioelectrochemical immunoassay method based on magnetic beads (MBs) and disposable screen-printed electrodes (SPE) has been developed to detect polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The principle of this bioassay is based on a direct competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using PCB-antibody-coated MBs and horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-labeled PCB (HRP-PCB). A magnetic process platform was used to mix and shake the samples during the immunoreactions and to separate free and unbound reagents after the liquid-phase competitive immunoreactions among PCB-antibody-coated MBs, PCB analyte, and HRP-PCB. After a complete immunoassay, the HRP tracers attached to MBs were transferred to a substrate solution containing o-aminophenol and hydrogen peroxide for electrochemical detection. The different parameters, including the amount of HRP-PCB conjugates, immunoreaction time, and the concentration of substrate that governs the analytical performance of the immunoassay have been studied in detail and optimized. The detection limit of 10 pg mL⁻¹ was obtained under optimum experimental conditions. The performance of this bioelectrochemical immunoassay was successfully evaluated with untreated river water spiked with PCBs, and the results were validated by commercial PCB enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit, indicating that this convenient and sensitive technique offers great promise for decentralized environmental application and trace PCBs monitoring.     

掺杂-涂膜聚苯胺尿酸酶电极的生物电化学特性

用聚苯乙烯石蜡体系制备涂膜聚苯胺尿酸酶电极的方法简单,在 0.35 V（vs SCE)时的响应时间仅为 30 s 左右.涂膜聚苯胺尿酸酶电极酶催化反应的最适 pH 和电势依赖性与聚苯胺尿酸酶电极酶催化反应的最适 pH 和电势依赖性相似,但涂膜聚苯胺尿酸酶电极酶催化反应的活化能（19.9 kJ•mol－1）较无膜聚苯胺尿酸酶电极酶催化反应的活化能（29.9 kJ•mol－1）低,而前者较后者的稳定性好（前者超过180天）.     

EPR study of some irradiated food enzymes

The EPR spectra of three types of amylases (microbial and fungal α-amylase E.C. 3.2.1.1; gluco-amylase E.C. 3.2.1.3) and one type of pectinase irradiated with gamma-rays and 7 MeV electrons are presented and discussed. For all enzymes, a positive correlation (r = 0.991 to 0.994) between the EPR signal amplitude and absorbed dose has been observed, while, between EPR spectra amplitudes and enzyme in vitro activity, in terms of enzymatic activity a negative correlation (r = -0.987 to -0.995), has been noticed. These facts recommend that enzyme damage during irradiation can be monitored by means of the free radicals detected by EPR spectroscopy. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

聚吡咯尿酸酶电极的生物电化学活性

聚吡咯尿酸酶电极具有快速的生牧电化学响应.在5.9×10^-6mol·dm^-3至1.5×10^-3mol·dm^-3的尿酸浓度范围内,酶电极的响应电流与底物浓度之间呈线性关系.固定酶的催化反应活化能为34.81kJ ·mol^-1.与可溶性的尿酸酶相比,聚吡咯尿酸酶电极的一些生物活性,如与溶液的pH和温度的关系,发生了有利的变化.     

Bioelectrochemical Characterization of Horseradish and Soybean Peroxidases

Heme peroxidase are ubiquitous enzymes catalyzing the oxidation of a broad range of substrates by hydrogen peroxide. In this paper the bioelectrochemical characterization of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and soybean peroxidase (SBP), belonging to class III of the plant peroxidase superfamily, was studied. The homogeneous reactions between peroxidases and some common redox mediators in the presence of hydrogen peroxide have been carried out by cyclic voltammetry. The electrochemical characterization of the reactions involving enzyme, substrate and mediators concentrations allowed us to calculate the kinetic parameters for the substrate–enzyme reaction (K_MS) and for the redox mediator–enzyme reaction (K_MM). A full characterization of the direct electron transfer kinetic parameters between the electrode and enzyme active site was also performed by opportunely modeling data obtained from cyclic voltammetry and square wave voltammetry experiments. The experimental data obtained with immobilized peroxidases show enhanced direct electron transfer and excellent electrocatalytical performance for H₂O₂. Despite the structural similarities and common catalytic cycle, HRP and SBP exhibit differences in their substrate affinity and catalytic efficiency. Basing on our results, it can be concluded that peroxidase from soybean represents an interesting alternative to the classical and largely employed one obtained from horseradish as biorecognition element of electrochemical mediated biosensors.     

聚吡咯葡萄糖氧化酶电极的生物电化学响应

采用分步骤合过程，制备了以聚吡咯膜为载体的葡萄糖氧化酶电极，探讨了其生物电化学响应特性，计算了酶催化反应的有关动力学参数。与溶解态酶相比，该电极表现出良好的生物电化学特征，而且酶蛋白对溶液温度的稳定性有显著提高。     

Bioelectrochemical analysis of neurodegeneration: Refocusing efforts

Since 1970s, electrochemistry is enthusiastically used for studies of severe neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or prion-associated transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, associated with the neuronal death in the brain. The existing electrochemical sensors can be used both for direct neurotransmitter analysis in the brain and for detection of both proteins/amyloid peptides and the extent of their aggregation/oligomerisation. However, these sensors' application in body fluids or certain brain areas of interest may be restricted by the presence of structurally or electrochemically related species interfering with electroanalysis. Thus, recent efforts are refocusing on bioelectroanalysis with the apatmer- and antibody-modified electrodes, enabling obtaining more specific, interference-free results that allow better correlations with the disease state. In this opinion, I consider these recent efforts aimed at deeper studies and better understanding of neurotransmitter and protein/peptide patterns linked to neurodegenerative disorders.     

Bioelectrochemical Response of Polypyrrole Modified Urease Sensor

The preparation method of biological ferment electrode is one of decisive factors that affect its bio-electrochemical responding sign. It demands both suitable indicator electrode and antiwater soluble film that can keep catalytic activity. In this paper,urease was doped into polypyrrole(PPy) film while pyrrole(Py) was polymerized by electrochemical method to formed urease biosensor based on PPy film,then,ferment electrode was combined with CO₂ gas-sensing electrode to assemble a urease biosensor responding to urea.     

Localization of some glycolipid glycosylating enzymes in the Golgi apparatus of rat kidney.

Cell fractions from rat kidney were isolated and studied for their ability to synthesize several possible intermediates in the biosynthesis of sulfatides and gangliosides. The enzymes studied include UDP-Gal:ceramide galactosyltransferase, UDP-Gal:glucosylceramide galactosyltransferase, UDP-Gal:galactosylceramide galactosyltransferase, and CMP-NAN:lactosylceramide sialytransferase activities. The initial glycosylation of ceramide was found to be present in all of the kidney cell fractions studied. The remaining glycosylating enzymes were largely localized in the Golgi apparatus of kidney. Thus, in addition to modifying glycoproteins for secretion, the Golgi apparatus in kidney is involved in the modification of a number of glycolipids which are destined to form cell membrane components.     

基于导电聚吡咯生物电化学传感器的研究进展

导电聚合物具有良好的导电性能,可以作为分子导线使电子在生物活性物质与电极间直接传递,是构建生物传感器的一种新型材料.聚吡咯(PPy)具有导电性、生物相容性、易固定等特点,在传感器中用于固定生物活性物质有着良好的应用前景.该文简要介绍了导电聚吡咯的合成方法及掺杂机理,重点评述了聚吡咯用于固定生物活性物质构建生物传感器的多...     

Bioelectrochemical response of the polyaniline galactose oxidase electrode

Galactose oxidase has been immobilized in a polyaniline film. The response current of the galactose oxidase electrode is a function of the applied potential and increases as the pH increases from 5.61 to 7.25. The optimum pH of the immobilized galactose oxidase is 7.25. The activation energy of the enzyme-catalysed reaction is 41.8 kJ mol⁻¹. The response current of the enzyme electrode shows good reproducibility at temperatures below the optimum temperature of 30.4°C and increases as the galactose concentration increases from 0.2 to 6 mmol dm⁻³. Thus the polyaniline galactose oxidase electrode can be used to determine galactose concentration.     

Bioelectrochemical Oxidation of Glucose with Bacteria Escherichia coli

The electrochemical behavior of a glucose–Escherichia coli–Methylene Blue–carbon fiber system is studied by potentiostatic and galvanostatic methods. A conclusion about metabolic origin of the electric response of the system is made. The magnitude and duration of the response depend on the bulk concentration of glucose. The efficiency of the glucose utilization is presumably determined by the individual metabolism and physiological conditions.     

用于生物电化学系统的石墨烯电极新进展

可持续社会的发展需要成本低, 并从废物或废水中提取能源或将能源转化为产品的环境友好技术. 近年兴起的生物电化学系统(BESs)利用微生物催化不同电化学反应, 是将废物或废水中能量转化为电能等多种产品的发展前景广阔的新技术. 当有关反应的吉布斯自由能小于零, 系统输出电能, 此时的BESs即为微生物燃料电池(MFCs); 相反, 若反应的吉布斯自由能为正值, 此时的BESs被称为微生物电解电池(MECs). 随着研究工作的不断深入和拓展, BESs的电极性能已成为制约其应用的瓶颈. 石墨烯以其独特的结构和优异的材料性能在BESs领域, 特别是MFCs中得以应用. 本文参考了最新的文献资料, 综述了石墨烯应用于BESs的发展现状, 包括应用于MFCs的石墨烯电极、掺杂石墨烯电极、担载石墨烯电极, 对其在MECs中可能的应用, 以及未来发展趋势予以展望.     

聚苯胺黄嘌呤氧化酶电极的生物电化学活性

用电化学方法将黄嘌呤氧化酶固定在聚苯胺中以制成聚苯胺黄嘌呤氧化酶电极。该电极呈现典型的酶催化反应动力学特性。且具有快速的生物电化学响应。固定化黄嘌呤氧化酶的表观米氏常数为21×10^-^6mol.dm^-^3, 最适pH为8.4,酶催化反应的活化能为85.1kJ.mol^-^1。酶电极具有较高的稳定性。使用聚苯胺黄嘌呤氧化酶电极能可靠地测定较低的底物浓度, 如2×10^-^6mol.dm^-^3黄嘌呤。     

金纳米粒子-壳聚糖-石墨烯纳米复合材料的制备及其在生物电化学中的应用

通过共价键作用和原位还原法制备了金纳米粒子/壳聚糖-石墨烯纳米复合材料(AuNPs/Chit-GP). 利用FT-IR, UV-vis, TEM以及XRD对所合成的纳米复合物的结构和形貌进行了表征. AuNPs/Chit-GP呈现明显的正电荷, 因此可通过静电相互作用固载葡萄糖氧化酶(GOD), 并构建GOD/AuNPs/Chit-GP/GC修饰电极. 该修饰电极不仅可成功地实现GOD与电极间的直接电子转移, 还对葡萄糖表现出良好的催化性能. 实验结果表明, 其催化的线性范围为2.1～5.7 μmol/L, 检出限为0.7 μmol/L, 灵敏度为79.71 mA·cm^-2·mM^-1. 这种集金属纳米粒子、生物相容性高分子以及石墨烯为一体的纳米复合物的构筑为无媒介体的电化学生物传感器的研究提供了一个良好的平台.     

Bioelectrochemical Response of the Polyaniline Tyrosinase Electrode to Phenol

A new, simple amperometric sensor system for detecting phenols has been developed. Using the electrochemical doping method, a polyaniline tyrosinase electrode (TS/PAN/Pt) has been devised as a detecting phenol sensor. The effect of experimental parameters, such as operating potential, pH, and temperature, has been studied. The activation energy of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction is 14.73 kJ mol^?1. Comparison of the responses with the 4-aminoantipyrine standard method for phenol sample analysis indicated the feasibility of the TS/PAN/Pt sensor. The TS/PAN/Pt shows a high operational stability. Under the optimum conditions, the TS/PAN/Pt displayed detection limits for phenol in the lower nanomolar range.     

Bioelectrochemical determination of lactic and malic acids in wine

Electroanalytical methods based on biosensor technology and differential pH measurement for the determination of l-lactic and l-malic acids in wine were developed. Lactic acid was determined according to two procedures consisting of the use of two lactate electrochemical biosensors, one based on a Clark O(2) probe and the other based on the H(2)O(2) probe. The two probes were assembled employing a polymeric membrane where the enzyme lactate oxidase was previously immobilized. Both sensors exhibited high storage and operational stabilities, and good reproducibility when used in wine matrix. Measurement of lactate was carried out using two different flow-through cells assembled with the lactate probes. The low detection limit of these probes and the relatively high concentration of lactate in wine samples required a serial dilution in the range 1:100 to 1:200, thus eliminating all potential electrochemical or enzyme interferences present in the sample. Malic acid was determined using a differential commercially available pH-meter and an enzymatic procedure. For this analysis, we employed the malic enzyme (EC 1.1.1.40) and the NADP(+) cofactor. The pH variation due to the action of this enzyme on malic acid was found to be proportional to the malic acid present in the sample. Experimental parameters such as pH, temperature, and co-factor concentration were optimized, resulting in malate determination in less than 1 min with good reproducibility. Various samples of wine and wine musts were assayed for lactate with the two biosensor procedures, and for malate with differential pH-metry. The results when compared with those obtained with the commonly used spectrophotometric procedure correlated well.     

Labelling of some enzymes by electrolytic iodination a comparative study

The effect of the degree of iodination on the enzymatic activity of two enzymes, phospholipase A₂ (fraction k₁) and cathepsin D, was studied. The compounds were labelled with¹³¹I₃ and¹³¹ICI ₂ ^– prepared by electrolysis at a controlled electrode potential. To avoid excessive denaturation of the enzyme, the electrophilic reagent was produced separately and added to the enzyme solution. Unreacted iodine species were removed by means of gel chromatography on Sephadex G-25. Enzymes were also radioiodinated by a chemical method, using chloramine T as oxidant, the results being compared with those obtained by the electrochemical method.Dedicated to the memory of Professor Lado Kosta (1921–1986).