Portable paper‐based device for quantitative colorimetric assays relying on light reflectance principle

This paper presents a novel paper‐based analytical device based on the colorimetric paper assays through its light reflectance. The device is portable, low cost (<20 dollars), and lightweight (only 176 g) that is available to assess the cost‐effectiveness and appropriateness of the original health care or on‐site detection information. Based on the light reflectance principle, the signal can be obtained directly, stably and user‐friendly in our device. We demonstrated the utility and broad applicability of this technique with measurements of different biological and pollution target samples (BSA, glucose, Fe, and nitrite). Moreover, the real samples of Fe (II) and nitrite in the local tap water were successfully analyzed, and compared with the standard UV absorption method, the quantitative results showed good performance, reproducibility, and reliability. This device could provide quantitative information very conveniently and show great potential to broad fields of resource‐limited analysis, medical diagnostics, and on‐site environmental detection.     

Activation of trisacryl gels with chloroformates and their use for affinity chromatography and protein immobilization

In this study we describe the activation with chloroformates of Trisacryl-GF-2000, a new synthetic gel support that is stable, hydrophilic, and contains large amounts of hydroxyl groups available for activation. Of all the reagents tested, the activation withN-hydroxysuccinimide-chloroformate andp-nitrophenylchloroformate in organic solvents provides the best activation yield and subsequent coupling. When Trisacryl was activated in acetone with the chloroformates in the presence of 4-dimethylaminopyridine as base and catalyst, up to 30% of the hydroxyl groups, (i.e., 1/repeating unit) could be activated. Amino-containing ligands and proteins could be coupled to these carriers at pH 8 or higher. For better results in affinitychromatographic applications, spacers of ε-amino caproic acid or diaminohexane were introduced. The efficacy of these columns was demonstrated by purification of enzymes, antibodies, and antigens. The performance of these new columns were compared with that of Sepharose columns activated in various ways. In every case, the properties of the Trisacryl support proved superior with particular reference to the purity of the product obtained.     

Micro enzymatic assay coupled to capillary electrophoresis via liquid junction

Summary A system for capillary electrophoresis combined with enzymatic assay has been evaluated for the two enzymes glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase. Instrumentation included a post-column reactor coupled to the separation capillary by a liquid junction. A technique for generating a substrate solution flow into the reactor by utilizing two high voltage supplies is proposed. This method offers a high degree of freedom in optimizing the separation and enzymatic reaction conditions individually. Possibilities for improving the enzymatic assay sensitivity were also examined.     

An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for aconitine-type alkaloids using an anti-aconitine monoclonal antibody

3-Succinylaconitine was conjugated with bovine serum albumin (BSA) for use as an immunogen for the preparation of a monoclonal antibody (MAb) against aconitine (Aco). Splenocytes from mice immunized with the Aco-BSA conjugate were fused with an aminopterin-sensitive mouse myeloma cell line, P3-X63-Ag8-653, and a hybridoma secreting a MAb against Aco was successfully obtained. The MAb cross-reacted with mesaconitine, hypaconitine and jesaconitine, which are Aco-type alkaloids, but not with any other compounds examined. The full measurement range of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) developed using the new MAb extended from 100 ng mL⁻¹ to 1.5 μg mL⁻¹ of Aco. The concentrations of Aco-type alkaloids in various Aconiti radixes assayed using the new ELISA method showed good agreement with previous reports.     

A multiplex single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping method using ligase‐based mismatch discrimination and CE‐SSCP

Accuracy, simplicity, and cost‐effectiveness are the most important criteria for a genotyping method for SNPs compatible with clinical use. One method developed for SNP genotyping, ligase‐based discrimination, is considered the simplest for clinical diagnosis. However, multiplex assays using this method are limited by the detection method. Although CE has been introduced as an alternative to error prone microarray‐based detection, the design process and multiplex assay procedure are complicated because of the DNA size‐dependent separation principle. In this study, we developed a simple and accurate multiplex genotyping method using reaction condition‐optimized ligation and high‐resolution CE‐based SSCP. With this high‐resolution CE‐SSCP system, we are able to use similar‐sized probes, thereby eliminating the complex probe design step and simplifying the optimization process. We found that this method could accurately discriminate single‐base mismatches in SNPs of the tp53 gene, used as targets for multiplex detection.     

Preparation of Functionalized Fe3O4@SiO2 Magnetic Nanoparticles for Monoclonal Antibody Purification

Magnetic Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ nanoparticles with superparamagnetic properties were prepared via a reverse mi-croemulsion method at room temperature. The as-prepared samples were characterized by transmission electron mi-croscopy(TEM), X-ray diffractometry(XRD), and vibrating sample magnetometry(VSM). The Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ nanoparticles were modified by (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES) and subsequently activated by glutaraldehyde(Glu). Protein A was successfully immobilized covalently onto the Glu activated Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ nanoparticles. The adsorption capacity of the nanoparticles was determined on an ultraviolet spectrophotometer(UV) and approximately up to 203 mg/g of protein A could be uniformly immobilized onto the modified Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ magnetic beads. The core-shell of the Fe₃O₄@SiO₂ magnetic beads decorated with protein A showed a good binding capacity for the chime-ric anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody(anti-EGFR mAb). The purity of the anti-EGFR mAb was analyzed by virtue of HPLC. The protein A immobilized affinity beads provided a purity of about 95.4%.     

Effect of the total galactose content on complement-dependent cytotoxicity of the therapeutic anti-CD20 IgG1 antibodies under temperature stress conditions

The degree of monoclonal antibody galactosylation is known to affect complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) activity by affecting C1q binding, suggesting that galactose is associated with CDC bioactivity. However, whether this association also exists under temperature stress conditions is not known. This study highlights the impact of variations in the terminal galactose content of an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody on CDC bioactivity under high-temperature stress conditions compared with storage conditions at 2–8?°C. Drug product samples with a total galactose content of >38% showed stable CDC bioactivity at higher temperatures (45?°C), while those with 16% galactose content showed reduced CDC activity.     

火试金-重量法测定阳极铜中的金和银

阳极铜是铜电解过程的重要产品,其中含有一定量的金、银等贵金属,快速准确地测定阳极铜中的贵金属含量,具有重要的现实意义。采用火试金重量法可以同时且快速地测定出样品中的金量和银量,试样与适量的熔剂经高温熔融,铅将金、银富集起来形成铅扣,灰吹得到金、银合粒,用硝酸分金,重量法测得金量;用电感耦合等离子体发射光谱(ICP-OES)法测定分金液中的杂质量和金量,合粒质量减去金量及杂质量即为银量。此方法精密度好,准确度高。金、银的加标回收率在97.6%~102%,可以很好地满足阳极铜中金、银含量的测定。     

Fast and highly selective determination of cyanide with 2,2-dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione

A very simple, accurate, fast, selective and sensitive assay of cyanide based on its reaction with 2,2-dihydroxy-l,3-indanedione at basic pH is proposed. As little as 0.01 μg ml⁻¹ of cyanide can be determined. The molar absorptivity may reach 5.1–8.0×10⁴ l mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹ depending on the reaction conditions. Thus, 1 ml of sample solution is mixed with 500 μl of 5 mg ml⁻¹ solution of 2,2-dihydroxy-1,3-indanedione monohydrate in 2% sodium carbonate. The absorbance of the purple color is measured at 510 nm in 1-cm glass cuvettes, 10–15 min after mixing the reagents. The procedure could also be used to identify free CN⁻ in natural waters and hydrocyanic acid in the environment.     

精吡氟禾草灵酶联免疫吸附分析方法研究

建立了定量测定精吡氟禾草灵的间接竞争酶联免疫吸附分析方法(ic-ELISA)。将精吡氟禾草灵在碱性条件下水解制得半抗原,再将半抗原与蛋白质偶联形成抗原后免疫新西兰大白兔,获得多克隆抗体。对其进行条件优化后,得到了精吡氟禾草灵的ic-ELISA方法的标准曲线。该方法的Ic50为0.553mg/L。检出限为0.0062mg/L。方法对其他芳氧苯氧基丙酸酯类除草剂没有明显交叉反应。精吡氟禾草灵在样品中的回收率为86.80%～103.41%,变异系数为3.96%～12.32%。表明本研究建立的精吡氟禾草灵的ELISA方法符合农药残留分析的要求。