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1. Processabile PANI Sintesi <ol><li> Sciogliere anilina (1 ml, 11 mmol) completamente in 60 ml di cloroformio in 250 ml pallone a fondo rotondo. Mescolare a 600 rpm per 5 minuti e raffreddare a 0-5 ° C con ghiaccio. Questo richiede di solito 15-20 minuti (Figura 2A). </li><li> Aggiungere sodio dodecil benzene solfonato (NaDBS) (7,44 g, 21 mmoli) alla soluzione di anilina in un pallone a fondo rotondo sotto agitazione a 600 rpm. </li><li> Sciogliere ammonio persolfato (APS) (3.072 g, 13,5 mmol) in 20 ml di acqua e aggiungere tutto questo goccia a goccia nel corso di 30 minuti per evitare il surriscaldamento della reazione. </li><li> Effettuare la reazione a 0-5 ° C per 24 ore, e lasciare che raggiunga la temperatura ambiente per un altro 24 ore. </li><li> Osservare la miscela di reazione inizialmente girare bianco latte dopo 15 min, marrone scuro poi, dopo 2 ore, e, infine, al verde scuro dopo 24 ore (Figura 2B-F). </li><li> Filtrare la soluzione PANI-NaDBS con un imbuto di Buchner. Mescolare con 80 ml di cloroformio e 120 ml di acqua comeeparation imbuto (Figura 2G). </li><li> Incubare la soluzione per 24 ore a temperatura ambiente e raccogliere il PANI verde scuro dalla imbuto separatore, lasciando NaDBS reagiti e APS nel surnatante acquoso. </li></ol> 2. miscelazione PANI-sonda e irradiazione UV <ol><li> Diluire soluzione PANI 10x con cloroformio-acqua (1: 3 v / v) e miscelare 200 ml di PANI diluito con 6,4 micromol di sonde oligonucleotidi di DNA mediante dolce dondolio per 15 minuti in una provetta per microcentrifuga. </li><li> Irradiare la soluzione PANI-DNA con 1.200 μJ / cm 2 di UV in un reticolante per 2 min. È fondamentale che l&#39;esposizione UV è limitata all&#39;importo indicato. L&#39;esposizione prolungata ai raggi UV compromette la variazione di fluorescenza in PANI, probabilmente a causa di cross-linking covalente di Pani e il DNA. </li><li> complessi di pellet per centrifugazione a 17.000 xg per 6 minuti, e lavare con tampone fosfato (PBS). Pellet di nuovo, e risospendere in PBS. </li></ol> 3. Hybridization di PANI-probe <ol><li> Aggiungere 8 ml di 100 micron oligonucleotidi di DNA complementare o indirizzare gli acidi nucleici per 200 ml di complessi PANI-sonda. </li><li> Eseguire ibridazione dondolo miscela soluzione per 15 min a 40 ° C. </li><li> Pellet i complessi PANI per centrifugazione a 17.000 xg per 6 min. Lavare con PBS e risospendere in acqua. </li></ol> 4. Emissione costante di misura Stato fluorescenza <ol><li> Aggiungere PANI da diversi trattamenti in una micropiastra a 96 pozzetti e misurare la fluorescenza emissione nel campo 270-850 nm per eccitazione a 250 nm. Un picco di emissione per PANI deve osservare circa 500 nm. </li></ol> 5. microscopia a fluorescenza Misura della ibridato Duplex <ol><li> Goccia cappotto PANI su un vetrino di vetro borosilicato e asciutto a 40 ° C per 48 ore. </li><li> Aggiungere sonda (8 ml di 100 mM) su un film PANI essiccato e irradiare con luce UV (1.200 μJ / cm 2 </sup&gt;) per 2 min. </li><li> Lavare il film PANI-sonda con PBS e asciugare a 40 ° C per 48 ore. </li><li> Eseguire ibridazione per 15 minuti con l&#39;aggiunta di acidi nucleici bersaglio. Questo potrebbe essere un campione biologico o un oligonucleotide destinazione di controllo (8 ml di 100 mM). Seguire con un lavaggio PBS. </li><li> Ottenere le immagini fluorescenti a 40X di ingrandimento, con un filtro passaggio lungo 500 nm. </li></ol>

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The work was supported by the University of Southern Mississippi College of Science and Technology and Mississippi College of Science and technology and Mississippi INBRE program (Award Number P204M103476 from the National Institute of general Medical Science).

Un sensore PANI basata su acidi nucleici richiede la solubilizzazione del polimero in acqua per interagire con il DNA e RNA. La dispersione di PANI in acqua è realizzato utilizzando tensioattivi, formando micelle come precedentemente riportato 8. Oltre alle NaDBS qui utilizzati altri tensioattivi anionici come dodecil estere dell&#39;acido 4-sulfophthalic, tensioattivi non ionici come nonilfenolo etossilato, o tensioattivi cationici come bromuro di ammonio cetyltrimethyl potrebbero anche essere utilizzati pe...

Conjugated polymers provide many options for molecular sensors. This includes fluorescence, electronic, and colorimetric responses1. There have been many efforts to incorporate conjugated polymers in nucleic acid sensors. However, most systems require secondary detection, limiting sensing options2. Recently, we reported a conjugated polymer-based sensor platform built on polyaniline (PANI) that exploits properties of this polymer, creating a label-free system3. PANI is an extensively conjugated electro-active polymer with properties such as fluorescence and resistance that are suitable for measuring biological systems4. The excitons within the structure are not localized leading to mobility of the positive charge between monomeric subunits. This provides a flexible scaffold of positive charges that can interact with the negatively charged backbone of DNA5,6. Importantly, electrostatically attached DNA is orientated such that nitrogenous bases can participate in base pairing. Association with DNA alters the electronic properties of PANI, an effect that can be enhanced by UV irradiation (Figure 1)3. Using this system, oligonucleotides complementary to target nucleic acids can be immobilized on PANI. Multiple studies have demonstrated that upon hybridization electrostatically adsorbed oligonucleotides dissociate from PANI or other cationic matrices due to conformational changes caused by the switch to a double-stranded DNA structure3,5,7.
In a sensor system where probe attachment modulates conjugated polymer properties, hybridization events can be transduced without labels or enzymatic modification of probes or target nucleic acids. Conjugated polymers offer great flexibility in detection methods, one of which is fluorescence. Through monitoring PANI fluorescence, concentrations of target nucleic acids as low as 10-11 M (10 pM) can be detected3. Detection is rapid, occurring within 15 minutes of hybridization, and specific where a single mismatch in a target molecule can be differentiated3. 
Fabrication of PANI-sensors is straightforward. High molecular weight PANI can be generated that is well-dispersed in water using standard synthesis procedures involving aniline monomer, surfactant, and controlled addition of an oxidant. Yield can be very high and unreacted oxidant removed by washing with water, ensuring no further PANI growth. PANI-probe association occurs spontaneously upon mixture, and complex formation is enhanced by mild UV exposure. Hybridization can be carried out immediately, and the changes in PANI fluorescence assayed following a short incubation. The simplicity of this technology makes it highly accessible to many laboratories.

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a polyaniline-based sensor of nucleic acids

Detection of nucleic acids is at the center of diagnostic technologies used in research and the clinic. Standard approaches used in these technologies rely on enzymatic modification that can introduce bias and artifacts. A critical element of next generation detection platforms will be direct molecular sensing, thereby avoiding a need for amplification or labels. Advanced nanomaterials may provide the suitable chemical modalities to realize label-free sensors. Conjugated polymers are ideal for biological sensing, possessing properties compatible with biomolecules and exhibit high sensitivity to localized environmental changes. In this article, a method is presented for detecting nucleic acids using the electroconductive polymer polyaniline. Simple DNA "probe" oligonucleotides complementary to target nucleic acids are attached electrostatically to the polymer, creating a sensor system that can differentiate single nucleotide differences in target molecules. Outside the specific and unbiased nature of this technology, it is highly cost effective.

Figura 2A cattura la configurazione reazione all&#39;inizio del processo di polimerizzazione, cioè prima APS aggiunta. Formazione di micelle è il primo passo nella reazione di sintesi avviene processo PANI all&#39;interfaccia micellare. La Figura 2B mostra una soluzione lattescente dopo 5 min. 30 min dopo APS è aggiunta la reazione si rivolge ad un colore leggermente marrone. Figura 2C mostra il cambiamento di colore associat...

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The Use of a &#946;-lactamase-based Conductimetric Biosensor Assay to Detect Biomolecular Interactions

Biosensors are becoming increasingly important and implemented in various fields such as pathogen detection, molecular diagnosis, environmental monitoring, and food safety control. In this context, we used &#946;-lactamases as efficient reporter enzymes in several protein-protein interaction studies. Furthermore, their ability to accept insertions of peptides or structured proteins/domains strongly encourages the use of these enzymes to generate chimeric proteins. In a recent study, we inserted a single-domain antibody fragment into the Bacillus licheniformis BlaP &#946;-lactamase. These small domains, also called nanobodies, are defined as the antigen-binding domains of single chain antibodies from camelids. Like common double chain antibodies, they show high affinities and specificities for their targets. The resulting chimeric protein exhibited a high affinity against its target while retaining the &#946;-lactamase activity. This suggests that the nanobody and &#946;-lactamase moieties remain functional. In the present work, we report a detailed protocol that combines our hybrid &#946;-lactamase system to the biosensor technology. The specific binding of the nanobody to its target can be detected thanks to a conductimetric measurement of the protons released by the catalytic activity of the enzyme.

In this work, we report a new method to study protein-protein interactions using a conductimetric biosensor based on the hybrid &#946;-lactamase technology. This method relies on release of protons upon hydrolysis of &#946;-lactams.

L'uso di un'analisi di β-lactamase-based conduttimetriche biosensore per rilevare interazioni biomolecolari

Biosensors are becoming increasingly important and implemented in various fields such as pathogen detection, molecular diagnosis, environmental ...

Development of an Electrochemical DNA Biosensor to Detect a Foodborne Pathogen

Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) is a common foodborne pathogen that contributes to a large proportion of public health problems globally, significantly affecting the rate of human mortality and morbidity. Conventional methods for the detection of V. parahaemolyticus such as culture-based methods, immunological assays, and molecular-based methods require complicated sample handling and are time-consuming, tedious, and costly. Recently, biosensors have proven to be a promising and comprehensive detection method with the advantages of fast detection, cost-effectiveness, and practicality. This research focuses on developing a rapid method of detecting V. parahaemolyticus with high selectivity and sensitivity using the principles of DNA hybridization. In the work, characterization of synthesized polylactic acid-stabilized gold nanoparticles (PLA-AuNPs) was achieved using X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Ultraviolet-visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Field-emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). We also carried out further testing of stability, sensitivity, and reproducibility of the PLA-AuNPs. We found that the PLA-AuNPs formed a sound structure of stabilized nanoparticles in aqueous solution. We also observed that the sensitivity improved as a result of the smaller charge transfer resistance (Rct) value and an increase of active surface area (0.41 cm2). The development of our DNA biosensor was based on modification of a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) with PLA-AuNPs and using methylene blue (MB) as the redox indicator. We assessed the immobilization and hybridization events by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). We found that complementary, non-complementary, and mismatched oligonucleotides were specifically distinguished by the fabricated biosensor. It also showed reliably sensitive detection in cross-reactivity studies against various food-borne pathogens and in the identification of V. parahaemolyticus in fresh cockles.

A protocol for the development of an electrochemical DNA biosensor comprising a polylactic acid-stabilized, gold nanoparticles-modified, screen-printed carbon electrode to detect Vibrio parahaemolyticus is presented.

Sviluppo di un biosensore elettrochimico del DNA per rilevare un patogeni di origine alimentare

Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) is a common foodborne pathogen that contributes to a large proportion of public health problems globally, ...

Visual Detection of Multiple Nucleic Acids in a Capillary Array

Multi-target, short time, and resource-affordable methodologies for the detection of multiple nucleic acids in a single, easy to operate test are urgently needed in disease diagnosis, microbial monitoring, genetically modified organism (GMO) detection, and forensic analysis. We have previously described the platform called CALM (Capillary Array-based Loop-mediated isothermal amplification for Multiplex visual detection of nucleic acids). Herein, we describe improved fabrication and performance processes for this platform. Here, we apply a small, ready-to-use cassette assembled by capillary array for multiplex visual detection of nucleic acids. The capillary array is pre-treated into a hydrophobic and hydrophilic pattern before fixing loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) primer sets in capillaries. After assembly of the loading adaptor, LAMP reaction mixture is loaded and isolated into each capillary, due to capillary force by a single pipetting step. The LAMP reactions are performed in parallel in the capillaries. The results are visually read out by illumination with a hand-held UV flashlight. Using this platform, we demonstrate monitoring of 8 frequently appearing elements and genes in GMO samples with high specificity and sensitivity. In summary, the platform described herein is intended to facilitate the detection of multiple nucleic acids. We believe it will be widely applicable in fields where high-throughput nucleic acid analysis is required.

This protocol describes the fabrication of a small, ready-to-use cassette that can be applied for visual detection of multiple nucleic acids in a single, test that is easy to operate. In this approach, a capillary array was used for multiplex and highly efficient detection of GMO targets.

Riconoscimento visivo delle più acidi nucleici in una matrice capillare

Multi-target, short time, and resource-affordable methodologies for the detection of multiple nucleic acids in a single, easy to operate test are urgently ...

<meta charset="utf8"></head><body>Nanomacchine DNAzyme di precisione per l'analisi discriminativa di RNA e DNA

DNAzyme 10-23 - Based Nanomachines for Nucleic Acid Recognition

DNAzyme-based nanomachines (DNM) for the detection of DNA and RNA sequences (analytes) are multifunctional structures made of oligonucleotides. Their functions include tight analyte binding, highly selective analyte recognition, fluorescent signal amplification by multiple catalytic cleavages of a fluorogenic reporter substrate, and fluorogenic substrate attraction for an increase in sensor response. Functional units are attached to a common DNA scaffold for their cooperative action. The RNA-cleaving 10-23 DNMs feature&#160;improved sensitivity in comparison with non-catalytic hybridization probes. The stability of the DNM and the increased chances of substrate recognition are provided&#160;by a double-stranded DNA fragment,&#160;a tile. DNM can differentiate two analytes with a single nucleotide difference in a folded RNA and a double-stranded DNA and detect analytes at concentrations ~1000 times lower than other protein-free hybridization probes. This article presents the concept behind the diagnostic potential of DNA-nanomachine activity and overviews DNM design, assembly, and application&#160;in nucleic acid detection assays.

<meta charset="utf8"></head><body>Autore in primo piano: Progressi nei nanosensori del DNA - Affrontare le sfide della sensibilità e della selettività nel rilevamento molecolare

The DNAzyme-based nanomachines can be used for highly selective and sensitive detection of nucleic acids. This article describes a detailed protocol for the design of DNAzyme-based nanomachines with a 10-23 core using free software and their application in the detection of an Epstein-Barr virus fragment as an example.

DNAzyme 10-23 - Nanomacchine basate sul riconoscimento degli acidi nucleici

DNAzyme-based nanomachines (DNM) for the detection of DNA and RNA sequences (analytes) are multifunctional structures made of oligonucleotides. Their ...

Un sensore polianilina a base di acidi nucleici

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DNAzyme 10-23 - Nanomacchine basate sul riconoscimento degli acidi nucleici

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Un sensore polianilina a base di acidi nucleici

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Fabbricazione di elettrochimica-DNA biosensori per il rilevamento Reagentless di acidi nucleici, proteine ​​e piccole molecole

Metodologia sintetico per Asymmetric Ferrocene derivati ​​sistemi bio-coniugati attraverso Solid Metodologia Resina a base di fase

Acido ftalico Ester-associazione DNA aptamero selezione, caratterizzazione e applicazione di un Aptasensor elettrochimica

Un Biochip elettrochimica Microfluidic-based per la libera-Label Ibridazione DNA Analysis

Ingegneria riconoscimento molecolare con polimeri bio-mimetici sui singoli Walled nanotubi di carbonio

L'uso di un'analisi di β-lactamase-based conduttimetriche biosensore per rilevare interazioni biomolecolari

Sviluppo di un biosensore elettrochimico del DNA per rilevare un patogeni di origine alimentare

Riconoscimento visivo delle più acidi nucleici in una matrice capillare

DNAzyme 10-23 - Nanomacchine basate sul riconoscimento degli acidi nucleici

DNAzyme 10-23 - Nanomacchine basate sul riconoscimento degli acidi nucleici

Fabbricazione di elettrochimica-DNA biosensori per il rilevamento Reagentless di acidi nucleici, proteine e piccole molecole

Metodologia sintetico per Asymmetric Ferrocene derivati sistemi bio-coniugati attraverso Solid Metodologia Resina a base di fase