scholarly journals Integration of a Gold-Specific Whole E. coli Cell Sensing and Adsorption Based on BioBrick

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 3741
Author(s):  
Li Yan ◽  
Peiqing Sun ◽  
Yun Xu ◽  
Shanbo Zhang ◽  
Wei Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Visual Detection ◽  
Specific Binding ◽  
Selective Detection ◽  
Biological Detection ◽  
Integration System ◽  
Major Task ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Specific Binding Protein

Detection and recovery of heavy metals from environmental sources is a major task in environmental protection and governance. Based on previous research into cell-based visual detection and biological adsorption, we have developed a novel system combining these two functions by the BioBrick technique. The gold-specific sensory gol regulon was assembled on the gold-chaperone GolB (Gold-specific binding protein), which is responsible for selectively absorbing gold ions, and this led to an integration system with increased probe tolerance for gold. After being incorporated into E. coli, this system featured high-selective detection and recycling of gold ions among multi-metal ions from the environment. It serves as an efficient method for biological detection and recovery of various heavy metals. We have developed modular methods for cell-based detection and adsorption of heavy metals, and these offer a quick and convenient tool for development in this area.

Optimization of DNA Microsensor Arrays for Biological Detection

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jen-Jr Gau ◽  
Esther H. Lan ◽  
Bruce Dunn ◽  
Chih-Ming Ho
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Detection ◽  
Electrochemical Cell ◽  
Specific Binding ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Uropathogenic Escherichia Coli ◽  
Biological Detection ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Middle Ear Infection ◽  
Sensor Module ◽  
Microsensor Arrays

Abstract This paper describes the characterization and optimization of a reusable DNA microsensor array for rapid biological agent detection developed in previous publications. (Fig.1) [1–3] This MEMS based DNA sensor utilizes a standard three-electrode electrochemical cell configuration with novel micro fabricated structure design to minimize non-specific binding. The sensor module is easily to be adapted to various protocols and can be used for rapid detection of macromolecules (DNA, RNA) from targets such as uropathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) in urine and microorganisms causing otitis media (middle ear infection). Less than 105 E. coli cells can be detected from the urine sample of a patient with urine tract infection. The sensitivity is enhanced by appropriate sensor characterization and surface modification. The total detection time including sample preparation can be reduced to 25 minutes by using a POD conjugated oligonucleotide.

scholarly journals Lectin and E. coli Binding to Carbohydrate-Functionalized Oligo(ethylene glycol)-Based Microgels: Effect of Elastic Modulus, Crosslinker and Carbohydrate Density

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Fabian Schröer ◽  
Tanja J. Paul ◽  
Dimitri Wilms ◽  
Torben H. Saatkamp ◽  
Nicholas Jäck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Concanavalin A ◽  
Specific Binding ◽  
Network Density ◽  
Carbohydrate Binding ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Surface Recognition ◽  
Strong Anchoring

The synthesis of carbohydrate-functionalized biocompatible poly(oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate microgels and the analysis of the specific binding to concanavalin A (ConA) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) is shown. By using different crosslinkers, the microgels’ size, density and elastic modulus were varied. Given similar mannose (Man) functionalization degrees, the softer microgels show increased ConA uptake, possibly due to increased ConA diffusion in the less dense microgel network. Furthermore, although the microgels did not form clusters with E. coli in solution, surfaces coated with mannose-functionalized microgels are shown to bind the bacteria whereas galactose (Gal) and unfunctionalized microgels show no binding. While ConA binding depends on the overall microgels’ density and Man functionalization degree, E. coli binding to microgels’ surfaces appears to be largely unresponsive to changes of these parameters, indicating a rather promiscuous surface recognition and sufficiently strong anchoring to few surface-exposed Man units. Overall, these results indicate that carbohydrate-functionalized biocompatible oligo(ethylene glycol)-based microgels are able to immobilize carbohydrate binding pathogens specifically and that the binding of free lectins can be controlled by the network density.

scholarly journals Ultrafast on-site selective visual detection of TNT at sub-ppt level using fluorescent gold cluster incorporated single nanofiber

2015 ◽  
Vol 51 (26) ◽  
pp. 5590-5593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anitha Senthamizhan ◽  
Asli Celebioglu ◽  
Tamer Uyar
Keyword(s):  
Visual Detection ◽  
Gold Cluster ◽  
Selective Detection ◽  
Site Selective

Single nanofiber embedded fluorescent gold cluster based sensor for selective detection of TNT at sub-ppt level.

scholarly journals Portable smartphone-integrated paper sensors for fluorescence detection of As(III) in groundwater

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 201500
Author(s):  
Sha Liu ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
Chao Yang ◽  
Liqiang Lu ◽  
Yulun Nie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Visual Detection ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Integration System ◽  
Detection Range ◽  
Sensitivity And Selectivity ◽  
Toxic Metalloid ◽  
Interfering Ions ◽  
Cu Nanoclusters

Arsenic contamination in groundwater is a supreme environmental problem, and levels of this toxic metalloid must be strictly monitored by a portable, sensitive and selective analytical device. Herein, a new system of smartphone-integrated paper sensors with Cu nanoclusters was established for the effective detection of As(III) in groundwater. For the integration system, the fluorescence emissive peak of Cu nanoclusters at 600 nm decreased gradually with increasing As(III) addition. Meanwhile, the fluorescence colour also changed from orange to colourless, and the detection limit was determined as 2.93 nM (0.22 ppb) in a wide detection range. The interfering ions also cannot influence the detection selectivity of As(III). Furthermore, the portable paper sensors based on Cu nanoclusters were fabricated for visual detection of As(III) in groundwater. The quantitative determination of As(III) in natural groundwater has also been accomplished with the aid of a common smartphone. Our work has provided a portable and on-site detection technique toward As(III) in groundwater with high sensitivity and selectivity.

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