Herein, a novel region recognition of precursor microRNA (Pre-miRNA) based on hyperbranched hybrid chain reaction (HB-HCR) amplification was constructed to effectively eliminate the interference of Pre-miRNA to the mature microRNA (miRNA) by establishing the linear mapping relation between the two fluorescence signals produced by the miRNA sequence in the Pre-miRNA and Pre-miRNA residues to first realize

As a multidrug-resistant pathogen, Acinetobacter baumannii has long been identified as one of the most common nosocomial bacteria. High-performance recognition probes for wide-spectrum detection of A. baumannii are highly desired to achieve efficient diagnosis and timely treatment of infectious diseases induced by this pathogen. An engineering tail fiber protein (ETFP) named as Gp50 encoded by lytic

While replication is important in establishing scientific knowledge, novelty is typically regarded more highly when it comes to scientific publishing. In fact, the importance of originality is also reflected in the scope of ACS Sensors, which reads: “ACS Sensors is a peer-reviewed research journal that is devoted to the dissemination of new and original knowledge on all aspects of sensor science that

Rapid detection of contaminants for the purpose of sensitive and quantitative monitoring of environmental hazards is an essential first step in realizing the avoidance of human health risks. In this regard, we present a fast and simple electrochemical method of detecting di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) from the river water samples using a phthalic acid group specific aptamer modified on a gold nanoparticle

Herein, the insights gleaned from mechanistic studies of aminoxyl catalyzed oxidation of alcohols and aldehydes were used for fabrication of a gas phase sensor for ethanol and acetaldehyde. This electrochemical sensor consists of an aminoxyl radical and graphene oxide that its response and selectivity can be altered by tuning the basicity of the graphene oxide.

Building the optical filtration function into a microfluidic chip is a promising way for simplifying the optical detection system of a microfluidic device. In this paper, a PDMS microfluidic chip filter that is capable of transmitting chlorophyll fluorescence and blocking interfering light in the visible wavelength range was developed for living algae detection with a smartphone. The chip was fabricated

Fluorescent quantitative PCR (qPCR) and digital PCR (dPCR) are two mainstream nucleic acid quantification technologies. However, commercial dPCR and qPCR in-struments have a low integration, a high price, and a large footprint. To solve these shortcomings, we introduce a compound PCR system with both qPCR and dPCR func-tions. All the hardware used in this compound PCR system is commercially available

Coulter counters are ubiquitous in everyday life; however, with reduced orifice size shrinkage, there is an increased risk of clogging. Herein, a 3D microfluidic printing-based single-use kit is presented for analyzing biological samples and performing accurate Coulter cell count analysis (e.g., white blood cells in blood). The gem hole eliminates the traditional design concept of integration inside

Heat shock proteins70 (Hsp70), belonging to heat shock proteins (HSPs), is reported to be a potential diagnostic biomarker. In this work, a lateral flow immunostrip was fabricated for sensitive and rapid determination of Hsp70 by the incorporation of fluorescence technique and upconversion nanoparticles probe. The upconversion nanoparticles (UCNP, size ~39 nm, λex=980 nm; λem=540 nm) consisting of

Signal amplification plays a significant role in nucleic acid analysis, especially in trace nucleic acid detection. Transcription-based signal amplification is a very important component in the field of signal amplification, and has received extensive attention depending on outstanding cyclic transcription ability. However, the low efficiency of transcription caused by limited template length usually

Arsenic(III) is a highly toxic pollutant in the environment, and the development of nanomaterials with high electrochemical activity for As(III) detection is a research focus at present. Herein, an electrochemical sensing platform based on polyaniline nanofibers embedded with Ag@SiO2 nanoparticles (Ag@SiO2/PANI NFs) was successfully constructed for trace As(III) determination. Owing to an in-situ chemical

The localization of photosensitizers and timely efficacy evaluation highly affect efficiency of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and the resistance of residual tumor cells. Mitochondria-targeted PDT is an effective modality; however, it may encounter certain resistance caused by autophagy, a cytoprotective manner competing with cell apoptosis. Mitochondria and RNA interact closely in cell apoptosis and autophagy

Extracellular antibiotic resistance genes (eARGs) exacerbate the propagation of antimicrobial resistance in the environment and pose great threats to human health. On-site identification and quantification of multiple eARGs at trace level are an urgent need. Herein, we designed a core-satellite platform based on surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) to simultaneously detect multiple eARGs (sul1

In this work, we demonstrate a novel cascaded fiber-optic structure depending on Fabry-Perot interference and anti-resonance (AR) effect for seawater salinity and temperature simultaneous measurement. An in-fiber microchannel Fabry-Perot interferometer (FPI) is obtained in a single-mode fiber (SMF) by using femtosecond laser radiation and hydrofluoric acid corrosion, which is filled with thermosensitive

Originally designed for chromatography, electrophoresis and printing technologies, microfluidics has found since then its applications in a variety of domain such as engineering, chemistry, environmental or life science.The fundamental underpinning for this expansion has been the development of miniature components allowing the handling of liquids at microscales. During the maturation of microfluidic

Single-use, disposable, point-of-care diagnostic devices carry great promises for global health, including meeting urgent needs for testing and diagnosis in places with limited laboratory facilities. Unfortunately, the production and disposal of single-use devices, whether in lateral flow assay, cartridges, cassettes, or lab-on-chip microfluidic format, also poses significant challenges for environmental

Pathogenic infections may lead to disruption of homeostasis, thus becoming a serious threat to the human health. Understanding the interactions between bacteria and macrophages is critical for the therapeutic development against sepsis or inflammatory bowel disease. Here, we report the technique of droplet biosensors for the detection of nitric oxide (NO) secreted by a single macrophage under inflammatory

Chemical proteomics studies the effects of drugs upon a cellular proteome. Due to the complexity and diversity of tumors, the response of cancer cells to drugs is also heterogeneous, and thus, proteome analysis at the single-cell level is needed. Here, we demonstrate that single-cell proteomics techniques have become quantitative enough to tackle the drug effects on target proteins, enabling single-cell

A first tricolor fluorescent pH nanosensor is presented, which was rationally designed from biocompatible carboxylated polystyrene nanoparticles and two analyte-responsive molecular fluorophores. Its fabrication involved particle staining with a blue-red-emissive dyad, consisting of a rhodamine moiety responsive to acidic pH values and a pH-inert quinoline fluorophore, followed by the covalent attachment

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is a widely applied classic method for material characterization. However, the existing TGA method has reached its technical ceiling in regard to its sensitivity, efficiency, application scope, and extensibility. With temperature-programming and a picogram (10–12 g) mass resoluble measurement function, an integrated resonant microcantilever is proposed and developed

The engineering strategy of artificial biointerfaces is vital for governing their performances in bioanalysis and diagnosis. Highly ordered arrangement of affinity ligands on the interface surface facilitates efficient interaction with target molecules, whereas biointerfaces aimed at drug delivery or rare cell isolation require sophisticated stimuli-response mechanisms. However, it is still challenging

Exosomes are nanoscale membrane vesicles actively released by cells and play an important role in the diagnosis of cancer-related diseases. However, it is challenging to efficiently enrich exosomes from extracellular fluids. In this work, we used DNA nanostructures as “nanoweights” during centrifugation to facilitate the enrichment of cancerous exosomes in human serum. Two different DNA tetrahedral

The fabrication of chemiresistive sensors by inkjet printing is recognized as a breakthrough in gas-sensing applications. One challenge of this technology, however, is how to enhance the cross-selectivity of the sensor array. Herein, we present a ketjen black (KB) ink and molecularly imprinted sol–gel (MISG) inks to support the fabrication of a fully inkjet-printed chemiresistive sensor array, enabling

In this study, Nb2Se9, a one-dimensional (1D) material with van der Waals (vdWs) bonding, was synthesized by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). A liquid precursor was used to overcome the difficulty of controlling the length and density of Nb2Se9 by CVD due to the high melting point of Nb. Growth proceeded horizontally in a nano-ribbon shape on the substrate in the [100] direction, which had the most

Folate Receptor α (FRα) is a high affinity folate membrane receptor that is overexpressed in a wide variety of cancers. Detecting the overexpression of this receptor is important for cancer cells identification and to potentially guide the choice of treatment since several FRα-targeted drugs are currently in clinical trials. In this work, we built SERS nanotags based on core@shell Au@Ag nanoparticles