scholarly journals Enhancement of the Peroxidase-Like Activity of Iodine-Capped Gold Nanoparticles for the Colorimetric Detection of Biothiols

Biosensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Chen Chang ◽  
Tsz-Lian Hsu ◽  
Chie-Pein Chen ◽  
Chen-Yu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Detection Limit ◽  
Enzymatic Activity ◽  
Catalytic Properties ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
Synergetic Effect ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Wide Range

A colorimetric assay was developed for the detection of biothiols, based on the peroxidase-like activity of iodine-capped gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). These AuNPs show a synergetic effect in the form of peroxidase-mimicking activity at the interface of AuNPs, while free AuNPs and iodine alone have weak catalytic properties. Thus, iodine-capped AuNPs possess good intrinsic enzymatic activity and trigger the oxidation of 3,3’,5,5’-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB), leading to a change in color from colorless to yellow. When added to solution, biothiols, such as cysteine, strongly bind to the interface of AuNPs via gold-thiol bonds, inhibiting the catalytic activity of AuNPs, resulting in a decrease in oxidized TMB. Using this strategy, cysteine could be linearly determined, at a wide range of concentrations (0.5 to 20 μM), with a detection limit of 0.5 μM using UV-Vis spectroscopy. This method was applied for the detection of cysteine in diluted human urine.

A Colorimetric Aptamer Biosensor Based on Gold Nanoparticles for the Ultrasensitive and Specific Detection of Tetracycline in Milk

2013 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 485 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lan He ◽  
Yanfang Luo ◽  
Wenting Zhi ◽  
Yuangen Wu ◽  
Pei Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Detection Limit ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
Colour Change ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Bromide ◽  
Specific Detection ◽  
Wide Range

This paper proposes a sensing strategy which employs an aptamer, unmodified gold nanoparticles (AuNP), and hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) to detect tetracycline (TET) in raw milk. The method is based on the colorimetric assay of aggregating AuNP. In the absence of TET, the CTAB and aptamer form a complex which allows the aggregation of AuNP. In the presence of TET, the TET aptamer is exhausted first due to the formation of aptamer-TET complexes, which prevents assembly of the CTAB–aptamer supramolecule, causing a colour change and no aggregation of AuNP. This mechanism for the detection of TET proved to be sensitive and convenient. The colorimetric assay has a detection limit of 122 nM TET. This sensor has great potential for the sensitive, colorimetric detection of a wide range of molecular analytes.

scholarly journals Molecular Diagnostic of Ochratoxin A with Specific Aptamers in Corn and Groundnut via Fabrication of A Microfluidic Device

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepshikha Shahdeo ◽  
Azmat Ali Khan ◽  
Amer M Alanazi ◽  
Yun Suk Huh ◽  
Shruti Shukla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ochratoxin A ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
Molecular Diagnostic ◽  
Detection Range ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Analytical Device

Abstract Ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the predominant mycotoxins that contaminate a wide range of food commodities. In the present study, a 36-mer aptamer was used as a molecular recognition element coupled with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for colorimetric detection of OTA in a microfluidic paper-based analytical device (µPADs). The µPADs consisted of three zones: control, detection, and sample, interconnected by channels. The biophysical characterizations of aptamer conjugated AuNPs were done by UV-vis spectroscopy (UV-vis), dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The developed colorimetric assay for OTA showed a limit of detection of 242, 545, and 95.69 ng/mL in water, corn, and groundnut, respectively. The HPLC detection method achieved acceptable coefficient in standard curves (r2 = 0.9995), better detection range, and recovery rates in spiked corn and groundnut samples as 43.61 ± 2.18% to 87.10 ± 1.82% and 42.01 ± 1.31% to 86.03 ± 2.64% after multiple sample extractions and cleanup steps. However, the developed µPADs analytical device had the potent ability to rapidly detect OTA without any extraction pre-requirement, derivatization, and cleanup steps, thus illustrating its feasibility in the animal health sector, agricultural, and food industries.

Colorimetric Detection of Trace Arsenic(III) in Aqueous Solution Using Arsenic Aptamer and Gold Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minglei Yu
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Detection Limit ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
Colour Change ◽  
Colorimetric Sensing ◽  
Detection Range ◽  
Colorimetric Indicator ◽  
Blue Solution

In this study, trace arsenic(iii) (AsIII) in aqueous solution was detected by applying a classical aptamer-based gold nanoparticles colorimetric sensing strategy. An arsenic aptamer was used as a sensing probe and gold nanoparticles as a colorimetric indicator. In the absence of AsIII, the gold nanoparticles were stabilised by the arsenic aptamer and remained dispersed at high NaCl concentrations, displaying a red solution. Contrarily, in the presence of AsIII, the gold nanoparticles were prone to aggregation, owing to the formation of aptamer–AsIII complex between the arsenic aptamer and AsIII, and thus exhibited a blue solution. By monitoring the colour change, a simple and fast colorimetric assay for AsIII was established with a detection range of 1.26–200 ppb and a detection limit of 1.26 ppb. Because this colorimetric assay only involves common reagents and can be assessed visually, it holds great potential for arsenic(iii) monitoring in environment-related and other applications.

An Effort to Making a Colorimitric Nano-Biosensor for Vibrio cholera Detection

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 793-804
Author(s):  
Naimeh Mahheidari ◽  
Jamal Rashidiani ◽  
Hamid Kooshki ◽  
Khadijeh Eskandari
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Au Nanoparticle ◽  
Bacteria Detection ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Bacterial Cells ◽  
Vibrio Cholera ◽  
Minimum Concentration ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Fast Procedure

Background: Today, nanoparticles hold great promise in biomedical researches and applications including bacteria detection. The rapid and sensitive outcomes of bacteria detection strategies using nanoparticle conjugates become determinative, especially in bacterial outbreaks. In the current research, we focused on detecting V. cholera bacteria and its toxin using a thiocyanate/Au nanoparticle. Thiocyanate adsorbed strongly on the surface of gold nanoparticles and changed the surface by enhancing surface plasmon resonance of gold nanoparticles. Objective: This method is tried to introduce a simple and fast procedure to assay vibrio cholera. So, it is observed by the naked eyes as well. Methods: We used two antibodies (Ab) for V. cholera detection: a) a primary antibody conjugated to magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) for trapping V. cholera bacterial cells, and b) a secondary Abconjugated thiocyanate-GNPs as a colorimetric detector. Then, an immuno-magnetic separation system connected to a colorimetric assay was designed based on the GNPs. The results were measured by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy. Results: The results showed that gold nanoparticles are an appropriate optical assay for detecting biological samples in a minimum concentration and also it can be easily seen by the naked eyes. The linear range of this biosensor is 3.2×104 to 28×104 cells per ml. Conclusion: In this research, a colorimetric immune assay based on gold nanoparticles was designed to improve the sensitivity of V. cholera detection. Also, this method can be used for the detection of other biological agents.

scholarly journals Highly Sensitive and Selective Colorimetric Detection of Methylmercury Based on DNA Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 2679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng-Jun Xie ◽  
Xian-Yu Bao ◽  
Chi-Fang Peng
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
Colorimetric Method ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Surface Deposition ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Dna Strand

A new colorimetric detection of methylmercury (CH3Hg+) was developed, which was based on the surface deposition of Hg enhancing the catalytic activity of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). The AuNPs were functionalized with a specific DNA strand (HT7) recognizing CH3Hg+, which was used to capture and separate CH3Hg+ by centrifugation. It was found that the CH3Hg+ reduction resulted in the deposition of Hg onto the surface of AuNPs. As a result, the catalytic activity of the AuNPs toward the chromogenic reaction of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB)-H2O2 was remarkably enhanced. Under optimal conditions, a limit of detection of 5.0 nM was obtained for CH3Hg+ with a linear range of 10–200 nM. We demonstrated that the colorimetric method was fairly simple with a low cost and can be conveniently applied to CH3Hg+ detection in environmental samples.

Stable gold nanoparticles as a novel peroxidase mimic for colorimetric detection of cysteine

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 2494-2501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Sheng Li ◽  
Hai Liu ◽  
Bin Bin Chen ◽  
Hong Zhi Zhang ◽  
Cheng Zhi Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Peroxidase Mimic ◽  
Sensitivity And Selectivity ◽  
Blue Solution

In this work, stable gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were prepared with good compatibility and favorable catalytic activity. They were developed as a peroxidase mimic for colorimetric detection of cysteine with a weakened blue solution, which supplied high sensitivity and selectivity.

scholarly journals Theranostic Nanoplatforms of Thiolated Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanosheets and Gold Nanoparticles

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 5529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascal Tomasella ◽  
Vanessa Sanfilippo ◽  
Carmela Bonaccorso ◽  
Lorena Maria Cucci ◽  
Giuseppe Consiglio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Metal Salt ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Neuroblastoma Cells ◽  
Human Neuroblastoma ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy

In this study, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced-thiolated GO (rGOSH) were used as 2D substrate to fabricate nanocomposites with nanoparticles of gold nanospheres (AuNS) or nanorods (AuNR), via in situ reduction of the metal salt precursor and seed-mediated growth processes. The plasmonic sensing capability of the gold-decorated nanosheets were scrutinized by UV-visible (UV-VIS) spectroscopy. Attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), thermogravimetric analyses (TGA), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were performed in order to prove the actual reduction that occurred concomitantly with the thiolation of GO, the increase in the hydrophobic character as well as the size, and preferential gathering of the gold nanoparticles onto the nanosheet substrates, respectively. Moreover, the theoretical electronic and infrared absorption (UV-VIS and IR) spectra were calculated within a time-dependent approach of density functional theory (DFT). Eventually, in vitro cellular experiments on human neuroblastoma cells (SH-SY5Y line) were carried out in order to evaluate the nanotoxicity of the nanocomposites by the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide tetrazolium reduction (MTT) colorimetric assay. Results pointed out the promising potential of these hybrids as plasmonic theranostic platforms with different hydrophilic or hydrophobic features as well as cytotoxic effects against cancer cells.

scholarly journals Colorimetric detection of streptomycin in milk based on peroxidase-mimicking catalytic activity of gold nanoparticles

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (61) ◽  
pp. 38471-38478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Yuangen Wu ◽  
Han Tao ◽  
Huayun Chen ◽  
Wenping Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
Colorimetric Aptasensor

A novel and effective colorimetric aptasensor based on enhanced peroxidase-mimicking catalytic ability of AuNPs was proposed for streptomycin detection.

Selective colorimetric detection of Cr(iii) and Cr(vi) using gallic acid capped gold nanoparticles

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (20) ◽  
pp. 8347-8354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Dong ◽  
Genhua Wu ◽  
Zhuqing Wang ◽  
Wenzhi Ren ◽  
Yujie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Color Change ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Colorimetric Detection ◽  
Selective Detection

A colorimetric assay is proposed for the selective detection of Cr(iii) and Cr(vi) via the aggregation-induced color change of gallic acid capped gold nanoparticles (GA-AuNPs).

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