Beyond labels: A review of the application of quantum dots as integrated components of assays, bioprobes, and biosensors utilizing optical transduction

A comprehensive review of the development of assays, bioprobes, and biosensors using quantum dots (QDs) as integrated components is presented. In contrast to a QD that is selectively introduced as a label, an integrated QD is one that is present in a system throughout a bioanalysis, and simultaneously has a role in transduction and as a scaffold for biorecognition. Through a diverse array of coatings and bioconjugation strategies, it is possible to use QDs as a scaffold for biorecognition events. The modulation of QD luminescence provides the opportunity for the transduction of these events via fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET), charge transfer quenching, and electrochemiluminescence (ECL). An overview of the basic concepts and principles underlying the use of QDs with each of these transduction methods is provided, along with many examples of their application in biological sensing. The latter include: the detection of small molecules using enzyme-linked methods, or using aptamers as affinity probes; the detection of proteins via immunoassays or aptamers; nucleic acid hybridization assays; and assays for protease or nuclease activity. Strategies for multiplexed detection are highlighted among these examples. Although the majority of developments to date have been in vitro, QD-based methods for ex vivo biological sensing are emerging. Some special attention is given to the development of solid-phase assays, which offer certain advantages over their solution-phase counterparts.     

基于量子点的多组分分析研究进展

半导体荧光量子点因其独特的一元激发/多元发射、耐光漂白、发射波长可调等光学性质在细胞生物学研究、生物化学传感、药物筛选及示踪、环境监测等诸多领域都得到广泛的应用.本文简述了量子点的基本特性,重点介绍了近年来基于量子点的荧光特性及其与荧光共振能量转移、分子信标、荧光原位杂交等分析技术相结合而发展起来的一些新技术,以及基于QDs的阳极溶出伏安法和电化学发光在多组分分析方面的研究进展,最后就该研究领域现存的问题和将来的发展方向提出了拙见.     

9-Tempoylmiinoacridine: A Spin-Labeled,Fluorescent Probe of Acetylcholinesterase

Abstract

9-tenpoylaminoacridine, a new spin-labeled probe of acetylcholinesterase, binds reversibly to the aggregating forms of this enzyme obtained from Electrophorus electricus.

The decrease in EPR signal amplitude upon binding is used to calculate a dissociation constant of 0.37 μM for this interaction. The calculated equivalent weight per binding site of 98,400 corresponds to approximately one binding site per enzyme subunit, based on the proposed structure of the enzyme.     

粮谷中8种痕量真菌毒素的定量分析方法

建立了大米、小麦和大豆中黄曲霉毒素B1、黄曲霉毒素B2、黄曲霉毒素G1、黄曲霉毒素G2、伏马毒素B1、伏马毒素B2、柄曲霉素和异烟棒曲霉素C 8种真菌毒素的高效液相色谱-串联质谱(HPLC-MS/MS)分析方法。样品加入正己烷去除油脂,用60%乙腈振荡液液分配提取,取乙腈水层过滤膜后分析。在电喷雾电离(ESI)正离子模式下采用多反应监测(MRM)进行测定。定量方法采用同位素内标稀释法,8种真菌毒素在各自浓度范围内线性关系良好,线性系数均不低于0.997 0。空白样品的加标回收率为77%～123%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为0.6%～13.3%。该方法操作简单、灵敏度高,可用于粮谷中真菌毒素的检测。     

应用毛细管区带电泳测定人血清蛋白

摘要：研究了一种用于临床检测血清蛋白的毛细管区带电泳方法。弹性石英毛细管50μmi.d.×47cm（40cm有效长度）,检测波长200nm,血清用运行缓冲液（含12.5mmol/L四硼酸钠、1mmol/L乳酸钙、0.7mmol/L硫酸镁,pH9.70）稀释40倍,气压进样17.23kPa·s,分析电压23kV。正常血清蛋白分为6种,孕妇的分7种（多一个未知的α0峰）。将正常人、孕妇、多发性骨髓瘤和强直性脊柱炎患者的血清蛋白的毛细管电泳与传统的醋酸纤维膜电泳相比较,前者具有高分辨率、在线数据处理和自动化的特     

外泌体分离与纯化技术研究进展

外泌体是所有真核细胞分泌到细胞外的直径介于30～150 nm的一种膜性纳米囊泡,参与细胞间生物信号的传递。大量实验证据表明,外泌体参与多种生物功能并发挥重要作用,包括蛋白质、RNA和脂质等生物分子的转移及多种疾病生理和病理过程的调节,被认为是疾病诊断、治疗和预后的重要的生物标志物和药物载体,因此发展简单、高效、经济的外泌体分离与纯化技术将有助于疾病的早期诊断和精准治疗。目前,利用外泌体的物理化学和生物化学特性已开发出多种分离外泌体的技术,但仍缺乏标准化和规模化临床级外泌体的分离方法,从而限制了其临床应用。另外,对分离出的外泌体的特征、纯度和数量的鉴定是判断外泌体分离纯化方法优劣的重要指标。本文综述了外泌体分离与纯化技术以及鉴定方法的研究进展,主要讨论分离技术的机制、性能、挑战和前景以及外泌体的鉴定方法,以期为外泌体的分离纯化提供新的思路和解决策略。     

火试金法配料过程自动化的探索和应用

火试金法中配料方式采用的是传统的人工配料,针对人工配料方式的不足,设计了一款自动化程度较高的自动配料机,通过对配料机的准确性、效率及可靠性实验,结果表明配料机检测称量误差在±0.2 g以内,效率为人工配料的2~3倍,检测结果与人工配料的相一致。与此同时,应用此设备改善了工作环境,避免了人为失误造成的检测质量问题,降低了复检率,为企业降低了成本,提高了效益,在业内具有广泛应用前景。     

反相高效液相色谱法测定Arthrobacter sp.黄嘌呤氧化酶活性

报道了采用反相高效液相色谱法(RP-HPLC)测定节杆菌(Arthrobacter sp.)黄嘌呤氧化酶活性的有效方法. 将酶初提液与含有黄嘌呤的反应体系在37 ℃下反应20 min, 反应终止后通过HPLC测定产物尿酸生成量的变化来分析酶的活性. 通过流动相组成、pH和柱温等分离条件的优化, 确定了最佳的色谱检测条件以NH4H2PO4 (50 mmol/L, pH 7.5)溶液为流动相, 流速1 mL/min, 柱温25 ℃, 检测波长290 nm. 为深入研究微生物细胞内黄嘌呤氧化酶提供了高效检测手段.     

Rapid Selection of Phage Se-scFv with GPX Activity via Combination of Phage Display Antibody Library with Chemical Modification

IntroductionReactive oxygen species(ROS) are known to de-stroy biomacromolecules and cause cell injury[1]. Un-der normal circumstances, there is a balance betweenthe production of ROS and their destruction. Many dis-eases, such as brain ischemia, tumor, v…     

Expression of Catalytic Domain of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B and Preparation of Its Polyclonal Antibody

This study focuses on the expression of human protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B(PTP1B) catalytic domain (△PTP1B) and preparation of polyclonal antibody against △PTP1B. △PTP1B gene was PCR amplified with the cDNA of human PTP1B as the template, and cloned into the pT7 expression vector. The recombinant pT7-△PTP1B was expressed in E. coli Rosetta( DE3 ) host cells and purified. The antiserum was prepared by immunizing rabbit with purified recombinant △PTP1B. The polyclonal antibody against △PTP1B was purified by PVDF immobilized antigen affinity chromatography. △PTP1B was correctly cloned, expressed, and purified as confirmed by PCR, DNA sequence ratio) and 0. 1 ng, respectively. This study provides an important basis for further studying the biological function of PTP1B and its relationship with human diseases.