Issue 26, 2020

A quantum dot-based fluorescence sensing platform for the efficient and sensitive monitoring of collagen self-assembly

Abstract

Self-assembly is one of the most vital molecular behaviors of natural collagen, which plays a prominent role in the design and fabrication of collagen-based biomaterials. However, an efficient and sensitive assay for monitoring collagen self-assembly is still lacking. Herein, we developed a quantum dot (QD)-based fluorescence sensing platform and applied it to monitor collagen self-assembly. Before collagen self-assembly, we observed a strong fluorescent signal when ZnCdSe/ZnS QDs were introduced to grass carp skin collagen (GCSC). After self-assembly, the formation of collagen fibril networks induced the aggregation of QDs, resulting in the fluorescence quenching of QDs and a significant decrease in the intensity of fluorescence. Moreover, the quenching efficiency was found to be linearly dependent with GCSC concentration in the range of 0.1–1 mg mL−1, with a detection limit of 0.1 mg mL−1. In addition, the proposed strategy displayed excellent specificity and wide applicability. These results provide guidance for the design of collagen-based biomaterials and help to deeply understand the mechanism behind collagen self-assembly.

Graphical abstract: A quantum dot-based fluorescence sensing platform for the efficient and sensitive monitoring of collagen self-assembly

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
18 Mar 2020
Accepted
09 Jun 2020
First published
13 Jun 2020

New J. Chem., 2020,44, 11304-11309

A quantum dot-based fluorescence sensing platform for the efficient and sensitive monitoring of collagen self-assembly

H. Zhong, W. Zhu, Z. Yan, C. Xu, B. Wei and H. Wang, New J. Chem., 2020, 44, 11304 DOI: 10.1039/D0NJ01346C

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