Biosensor assay of neuropathy target esterase in whole blood as a new approach to OPIDN risk assessment: review of progress

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galina F Makhaeva ◽  
Vladimir V Malygin ◽  
Nadezhda N Strakhova ◽  
Larisa V Sigolaeva ◽  
Lidia G Sokolovskaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Whole Blood ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Neuropathy Target Esterase ◽  
Carbon Paste ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Ongoing Work ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Small Blood Volume

Organophosphates (OPs) that inhibit neuropathy target esterase (NTE) with subsequent ageing can produce OP-induced delayed neuropathy (OPIDN). NTE inhibition in lymphocytes can be used as a biomarker of exposure to neuropathic OPs. An electrochemical method was developed to assay NTE in whole blood. The high sensitivity of the tyrosinase carbon-paste biosensors for the phenol produced by hydrolysis of the substrate, phenyl valerate, allowed NTE activity to be measured in diluted samples of whole blood, which cannot be done using the standard colorimetric assay. The biosensor was used to establish correlations of NTE inhibitions in blood with that in lymphocytes and brain after dosing hens with a neuropathic OP. The results of further studies demonstrated that whole blood NTE is a reliable biomarker of neuropathic OPs for up to 96 hours after exposure. These validation results suggest that the biosensor NTE assay for whole blood could be developed to measure human exposure to neuropathic OPs as a predictor of OPIDN. The small blood volume required (100 μL), simplicity of sample preparation and rapid analysis times indicate that the biosensor should be useful in biomonitoring and epidemiological studies. The present paper is an overview of our previous and ongoing work in this area. Human & Experimental Toxicology (2007) 26, 273-282

scholarly journals Simultaneous Hydrolysis and Detection of Organophosphate by Benzimidazole Containing Ligand-Based Zinc(II) Complexes

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 714
Author(s):  
Gaber A. M. Mersal ◽  
Hamdy S. El-Sheshtawy ◽  
Mohammed A. Amin ◽  
Nasser Y. Mostafa ◽  
Amine Mezni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Square Wave Voltammetry ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Organophosphorus Compounds ◽  
Organophosphorus Pesticides ◽  
Carbon Paste ◽  
Square Wave ◽  
Wave Voltammetry ◽  
Carbon Past Electrode ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Biomimetic Sensor

The agricultural use of organophosphorus pesticides is a widespread practice with significant advantages in crop health and product yield. An undesirable consequence is the contamination of soil and groundwater by these neurotoxins resulting from over application and run-off. Here, we design and synthesize the mononuclear zinc(II) complexes, namely, [Zn(AMB)2Cl](ClO4) 1 and [Zn(AMB)2(OH)](ClO4) 2 (AMB = 2-aminomethylbenzimidazole), as artificial catalysts inspired by phosphotriesterase (PTE) for the hydrolysis of organophosphorus compounds (OPs) and simultaneously detect the organophosphate pesticides such as fenitrothion and parathion. Spectral and DFT (B3LYP/Lanl2DZ) calculations revealed that complexes 1 and 2 have a square-pyramidal environment around zinc(II) centers with coordination chromophores of ZnN4Cl and ZnN4O, respectively. Both 1 and 2 were used as a modifier in the construction of a biomimetic sensor for the determination of toxic OPs, fenitrothion and parathion, in phosphate buffer by square wave voltammetry. The hydrolysis of OPs using 1 or 2 generates p-nitrophenol, which is subsequently oxidized at the surface of the modified carbon past electrode. The catalytic activity of 2 was higher than 1, which is attributed to the higher electronegativity of the former. The oxidation peak potentials of p-nitrophenol were obtained at +0.97 V (vs. Ag/AgCl) using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and +0.88 V (vs. Ag/AgCl) using square wave voltammetry. Several parameters were investigated to evaluate the performance of the biomimetic sensor obtained after the incorporation of zinc(II) complex 1 and 2 on a carbon paste electrode (CPE). The calibration curve showed a linear response ranging between 1.0 μM (0.29 ppm) and 5.5 μM (1.6 ppm) for fenitrothion and 1.0 μM (0.28 ppm) and 0.1 μM (0.028 ppm) for parathion with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.08 μM (0.022 ppm) and 0.51 μM (0.149 ppm) for fenitrothion and parathion, respectively. The obtained results clearly demonstrated that the CPE modified by 1 and 2 has a remarkable electrocatalytic activity towards the hydrolysis of OPs under optimal conditions.

scholarly journals The associations between whole grain and refined grain intakes and serum C-reactive protein

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riikka E. Taskinen ◽  
Sari Hantunen ◽  
Tomi-Pekka Tuomainen ◽  
Jyrki K. Virtanen
Keyword(s):  
Disease Risk ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Whole Grains ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Refined Grains ◽  
Hs Crp

Abstract Background/objectives Epidemiological studies suggest that whole grain intake has inverse associations with low-grade inflammation, but findings regarding refined grains are inconclusive. Our objective was to investigate whether consumption of whole or refined grains is associated with serum high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP). Subjects/methods The study included 756 generally healthy men and women aged 53–73 years from the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factory Study, examined in 1999–2001. Dietary intakes were assessed using 4-day food records. ANCOVA and linear regression were used for analyses. Results The mean intake of whole and refined grains was 136 g/day (SD 80) and 84 g/day (SD 46), respectively. Higher whole grain intake was associated with lower hs-CRP concentration and higher refined grain intake with higher concentration after adjustment for lifestyle and dietary factors. Each 50 g/d higher whole grain intake was associated with 0.12 mg/L (95% Cl 0.02–0.21 mg/L) lower hs-CRP concentration and each 50 g/d higher refined grain intake with 0.23 mg/L (95% Cl 0.08–0.38) higher concentration. Adjustment for fibre from grains attenuated the associations especially with whole grains. There were no statistically significant interactions according to gender or BMI (P for interactions >0.065). Conclusions The results of this study suggest that higher intake of whole grains is associated with lower concentrations of hs-CRP and higher intake of refined grains is associated with higher concentrations. However, especially the association with whole grain intake was attenuated after adjusting for fibre intake from grains, suggesting that cereal fibre may partly explain the association.

Development of a point-of-care assay system for high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in whole blood

2003 ◽  
Vol 332 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 51-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jae Soon Ahn ◽  
Sunga Choi ◽  
Sang Ho Jang ◽  
Hyuk Jae Chang ◽  
Jae Hoon Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Whole Blood ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Assay System ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Point Of Care Assay

scholarly journals Fabrication of a Food Nano-Platform Sensor for Determination of Vanillin in Food Samples

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 2817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinod Gupta ◽  
Hassan Karimi-Maleh ◽  
Shilpi Agarwal ◽  
Fatemeh Karimi ◽  
Majede Bijad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Food Samples ◽  
Precipitation Method ◽  
Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Modified Carbon Paste Electrode ◽  
Carbon Paste ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Paste Electrode

Herein, we describe the fabrication of NiO decorated single wall carbon nanotubes (NiO-SWCNTs) nanocomposites using the precipitation method. The synthesized NiO-SWCNTs nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Remarkably, NiO-SWCNTs and 1-butylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate modified carbon paste electrode (CPE/NiO-SWCNTs/BPrPF6) were employed for the electrochemical detection of vanillin. The vanillin sensor showed an ultra-high sensitivity of 0.3594 μA/μM and a low detection limit of 0.007 μM. In the final step, the NiO-SWCNTs/BPrPF6 was used as the suitable tool for food analysis.

scholarly journals Clinical Validation of a Volumetric Absorptive Micro-Sampling Device for Pharmacokinetic Studies With Tranexamic Acid

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanislas Grassin-Delyle ◽  
Elodie Lamy ◽  
Michaela Semeraro ◽  
Iléana Runge ◽  
Jean-Marc Treluyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tranexamic Acid ◽  
Whole Blood ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Pharmacokinetic Studies ◽  
Limits Of Agreement ◽  
Sampling Device ◽  
Average Bias ◽  
Alternative Routes ◽  
Matched Samples

We assessed the accuracy of tranexamic acid (TXA) concentrations measured in capillary whole blood using volumetric absorptive micro-sampling (VAMS) devices. Paired venous and VAMS capillary blood samples were collected from 15 healthy volunteers participating in a pharmacokinetic study of alternative routes (oral, IM and IV) of administering TXA. To assess accuracy across a range of concentrations, blood was drawn at different times after TXA administration. We measured TXA concentrations in plasma, whole blood from samples collected by venepuncture and whole blood from venous and capillary samples collected using VAMS devices. TXA was measured using a validated high sensitivity liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry method. We used Bland-Altman plots to describe the agreement between the TXA concentrations obtained with the different methods. In the 42 matched samples, the mean plasma TXA concentration was 14.0 mg/L (range 2.6–36.5 mg/L) whereas the corresponding whole blood TXA concentration was 7.7 mg/L (range 1.6–17.5 mg/L). When comparing TXA concentrations in VAMS samples of venous and capillary whole blood, the average bias was 0.07 mg/L (lower and upper 95% limits of agreement: −2.1 and 2.2 mg/L respectively). When comparing TXA concentrations in venous whole blood and VAMS capillary whole blood, the average bias was 0.7 mg/L (limits of agreement: −2.7 and 4.0 mg/L). Volumetric absorptive micro-sampling devices are sufficiently accurate for use in pharmacokinetic studies of tranexamic acid treatment in the range of plasma concentrations relevant for the assessment of fibrinolysis inhibition.

scholarly journals Monitoring DOACs with a Novel Dielectric Microsensor: A Clinical Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debnath Maji ◽  
Aman Opneja ◽  
Michael A. Suster ◽  
Kara L. Bane ◽  
Brigid M. Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Whole Blood ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Direct Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Diagnostic Study ◽  
Coagulation Tests

Abstract Background There are acute settings where assessing the anticoagulant effect of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) can be useful. Due to variability among routine coagulation tests, there is an unmet need for an assay that detects DOAC effects within minutes in the laboratory or at the point of care. Methods We developed a novel dielectric microsensor, termed ClotChip, and previously showed that the time to reach peak permittivity (T peak) is a sensitive parameter of coagulation function. We conducted a prospective, single-center, pilot study to determine its clinical utility at detecting DOAC anticoagulant effects in whole blood. Results We accrued 154 individuals: 50 healthy volunteers, 49 rivaroxaban patients, 47 apixaban, and 8 dabigatran patients. Blood samples underwent ClotChip measurements and plasma coagulation tests. Control mean T peak was 428 seconds (95% confidence interval [CI]: 401–455 seconds). For rivaroxaban, mean T peak was 592 seconds (95% CI: 550–634 seconds). A receiver operating characteristic curve showed that the area under the curve (AUC) predicting rivaroxaban using T peak was 0.83 (95% CI: 0.75–0.91, p < 0.01). For apixaban, mean T peak was 594 seconds (95% CI: 548–639 seconds); AUC was 0.82 (95% CI: 0.73–0.91, p < 0.01). For dabigatran, mean T peak was 894 seconds (95% CI: 701–1,086 seconds); AUC was 1 (p < 0.01). Specificity for all DOACs was 88%; sensitivity ranged from 72 to 100%. Conclusion This diagnostic study using samples from “real-world” DOAC patients supports that ClotChip exhibits high sensitivity at detecting DOAC anticoagulant effects in a disposable portable platform, using a miniscule amount of whole blood (<10 µL).

scholarly journals Colorimetric Detection of Sulfide Anions via Redox-Modulated Surface Chemistry and Morphology of Au-Hg Nanorods

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaotian Zhu ◽  
Chang Liu ◽  
Jie Liu
Keyword(s):  
Surface Chemistry ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Localized Surface Plasmon ◽  
Wavelength Shift ◽  
Colorimetric Sensing ◽  
Leather Industry ◽  
Colorimetric Response ◽  
Sensitivity And Selectivity

A new colorimetric assay for the detection of sulfide anions with high sensitivity and selectivity is reported, utilizing Au-Hg alloy nanorods (Au-HgNRs) as probe. Au-HgNRs were prepared by modifying gold nanorods (AuNRs) with reducing agent and mercury ions. In an aqueous solution with sulfide anions, the formation of mercuric sulfide due to redox reaction between the amalgams and sulfide anions greatly changed the surface chemistry and morphology of the Au-HgNRs, leading to a red shift of the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) absorption peak, accompanied by a change in colorimetric response. A good linear relationship was obtained between the LSPR peak wavelength shift and concentration of sulfide anion in the range of 1 × 10−5−1 × 10−4 mol/L. The selectivity of this method has been investigated by other anions. The colorimetric sensing system successfully detected sulfide in wastewater from leather industry.

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