Themed collection Analyst Review Articles 2021
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Electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical characterization of bacteria and bacterial systems
This review focuses on electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical methods that have been developed and used specifically to chemically characterize bacteria and their behavior.
Analyst, 2022,147, 22-34
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01954F
The dynamicity of light-up aptamers in one-pot in vitro diagnostic assays
The direct modulation of a light-up aptamer that engenders an analyte-specific aptamer-light-up aptamer chimera is readily applicable in any diagnostic assay for a targeted detection.
Analyst, 2022,147, 10-21
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01690C
Recent advances in porous organic frameworks for sample pretreatment of pesticide and veterinary drug residues: a review
The latest research on porous organic frameworks, as well as their multifunctional composites in the sample pretreatment for pesticide and veterinary drug residues, were comprehensively reviewed.
Analyst, 2021,146, 7394-7417
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00988E
Machine learning and chemometrics for electrochemical sensors: moving forward to the future of analytical chemistry
This minireview introduces the principles and recent applications of machine learning and experimental designs in developing and improving electrochemical sensors.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6351-6364
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01148K
Application progress of magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers chemical sensors in the detection of biomarkers
Research progress of MMIPs-optical sensors and MMIPs-electrochemical sensors based on biomarker detection.
Analyst, 2022,147, 571-586
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01112J
Application strategies of peptide nucleic acids toward electrochemical nucleic acid sensors
Various construction protocols of PNAs-based electrochemical nucleic acid sensor enables the feasibility of rapid nucleic acid diagnosis in genetics, pathology, criminology, and food safety.
Analyst, 2021,146, 5822-5835
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00765C
Recent advances in microscale separation techniques for lipidome analysis
This review paper highlights the recent research on liquid-phase microscale separation techniques for lipidome analysis over the last 10 years, focusing on capillary liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis coupled with mass spectrometry.
Analyst, 2021,146, 7418-7430
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00967B
Recent advances of vibrational spectroscopy and chemometrics for forensic biological analysis
This review describes recent progress of analytical techniques using vibrational spectroscopy and chemometrics for biological materials relevant to criminal investigation, including body fluids, hair, soft tissue, bones, and bioagents.
Analyst, 2021,146, 7431-7449
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01637G
Compositional assessment of bone by Raman spectroscopy
Raman spectroscopy (RS) is used to analyze the physiochemical properties of bone because it is non-destructive and requires minimal sample preparation.
Analyst, 2021,146, 7464-7490
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01560E
Recent progress of organic small molecule-based fluorescent probes for intracellular pH sensing
Organic small molecule–based fluorescent probes for sensing pH change within specific organelles.
Analyst, 2021,146, 7450-7463
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01621K
Recent progress of inertial microfluidic-based cell separation
A comprehensive review of recent progress in inertial microfluidics with special focus on multistage cell separation and detection devices in addition to straight and curved channels.
Analyst, 2021,146, 7070-7086
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01160J
Traditional and new applications of the HCR in biosensing and biomedicine
The hybridization chain reaction is a very popular isothermal nucleic acid amplification technology.
Analyst, 2021,146, 7087-7103
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01371H
A review of enrichment methods for circulating tumor cells: from single modality to hybrid modality
This paper reviews recent advances in enrichment methods for circulating tumor cells (CTCs) with special attention to hybrid-modality methods.
Analyst, 2021,146, 7048-7069
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01422F
Nanowire-based sensor electronics for chemical and biological applications
Detection and recognition of chemical and biological species via sensor electronics are important not only for various sensing applications but also for fundamental scientific understanding.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6684-6725
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01096D
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Translational biophotonics with Raman imaging: clinical applications and beyond
The technological developments of high-speed spontaneous and coherent Raman scattering based imaging for translational applications including surgical guidance, histopathology, and pathophysiological monitoring.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6379-6393
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00954K
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Ophthalmic sensing technologies for ocular disease diagnostics
This review focuses on the ophthalmic sensing technologies for ocular disease diagnosis. Both conventional methods and biosensing technologies are discussed accompany with smart readout devices. Future perspectives for tear diagnosis are claimed.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6416-6444
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01244D
The liquid micro junction-surface sampling probe (LMJ-SSP); a versatile ambient mass spectrometry interface
This review examines the principles of the LMJ-SSP interface and highlights modifications of the original design extending its capability. We summarize application areas and describe potential future directions for the adaptable ionization source.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6365-6378
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00725D
Materials interacting with inorganic selenium from the perspective of electrochemical sensing
Se occurrence in environment should be monitored, e.g. by electrochemical sensors. The diverse (nano)materials covered in the review interact strongly with selenium, and therefore, can be employed for selenium sensor development.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6394-6415
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00677K
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Surface enhanced Raman scattering for the multiplexed detection of pathogenic microorganisms: towards point-of-use applications
In this review we discuss surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) based techniques for the multiplexed detection of pathogenic microorganisms and their transition into point-of-use detection technologies in the field.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6084-6101
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00865J
Overview, consequences, and strategies for overcoming matrix effects in LC-MS analysis: a critical review
The high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry technique is subjected to drawbacks called matrix effects that could lead to ion suppression or ion enhancement.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6049-6063
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01047F
Identification of full-length circular nucleic acids using long-read sequencing technologies
In this review, we focus on the detection methods of full-length circular nucleic acids based on long-read sequencing technologies and the latest progress therein.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6102-6113
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01147B
Inertial microfluidics for high-throughput cell analysis and detection: a review
In this review, recent advances on the application of inertial microfluidics for cell analysis and detection are summarized.
Analyst, 2021,146, 6064-6083
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00983D
Application of centrifugal microfluidics in immunoassay, biochemical analysis and molecular diagnosis
Complete layout of a centrifugal microfluidic system.
Analyst, 2021,146, 5800-5821
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00629K
Engineering of nanomaterials for mass spectrometry analysis of biomolecules
We review the endeavors on the compositional and structural engineering of nanomaterials in the MS characterization of biomolecules in terms of enriching targets, enhancing the ionization efficiency and amplifying the ion signals.
Analyst, 2021,146, 5779-5799
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00860A
Chemical analysis of the human brain by imaging mass spectrometry
Imaging mass spectrometry enables visualization of the neuroanatomical distribution of thousands of biochemicals in the human brain, providing a wealth of information for diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic developments for neuro diseases.
Analyst, 2021,146, 5451-5473
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN01109J
Electrochemical strategies for the detection of cTnI
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Analyst, 2021,146, 5474-5495
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00808K
Progressive use of multispectral imaging flow cytometry in various research areas
The number of publications related to imaging flow cytometry.
Analyst, 2021,146, 4985-5007
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1AN00788B
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This themed collection features recent review articles published in Analyst.