Themed collection Analytical Methods HOT Articles 2024
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Recent advances in the nonenzymatic electrochemical biosensors of sports biomarkers: focusing on antibody, aptamer and molecularly imprinted polymer
Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01002G
Advances in polyoxometalate-based electrochemical sensors in the last three years
Typical polyoxometalate-based electrochemical sensors and their applications in environmental monitoring, food safety and biomedicine in the last three years are summarized in this review.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 5133-5145
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01090F
An overview of electrochemical biosensors used for COVID-19 detection
This short review presents the latest advances in the field of electrochemical biosensors, focusing particularly on impedimetric biosensors for the direct measurement of analytes.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2164-2176
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02042H
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Response strategies and biological applications of organic fluorescent thermometry: cell- and mitochondrion-level detection
In this review, we primarily summarized four temperature-response strategies. Then, we further analyzed the chemical modifications and biological applications of the probes. Finally, we have provided a prospective on the future development of probes.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1968-1984
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00117F
A systematic review on electrochemical sensors for the detection of acetaminophen
Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01307G
Advancements in electrochemical immunosensors towards point-of-care detection of cardiac biomarkers
Cardiac biomarkers and their connection to cardiovascular diseases.
Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01049C
Functional fibers/textiles for smart sensing devices and applications in personal healthcare systems
The paper gives overall perspective of the promising field by reviewing diversity of functional sensing fibers/textiles and hopes researchers track the progress of flexible sensing fibers/textiles for applications in personal healthcare system.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 5372-5390
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01127A
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Mass spectrometry-intensive top-down proteomics: an update on technology advancements and biomedical applications
Substantial progress in the technological development of mass spectrometry-based top-down proteomics enabled broad biomedical applications for bettering our understanding of proteoform function in modulating diseases and development.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4664-4682
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00651H
Sandwich-type aptamer-based biosensors for thrombin detection
Aptasensors for thrombin, which feature a sandwich-type configuration, hold great promise in terms of their potential applications in diagnostics and therapeutics.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1985-2001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02196C
Advances in MXene-based luminescence sensing strategies
MXene-based luminescence sensing strategies include fluorescence, electrochemiluminescence and chemiluminescence sensors. Their performance are summarized, and their challenges and application perspectives are discussed.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1718-1735
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02207B
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Rapid differentiation of xylazine metabolites using SLIM IM-MS
Xylazine represents an increased threat to the recreational drug market.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4041-4044
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00801D
Surface charge-induced electrospray for high-throughput analysis of complex samples and electrochemical reaction intermediates using mass spectrometry
A novel surface charge induced electrospray ionization is proposed due to its features of no contact between sample solution and metal electrode, fast analytical process (less than 40 s), and high analytical sensitivity.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2002-2008
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00276H
In situ setup for screening of drug permeation by NMR spectroscopy
A diffusion cell setup within an NMR tube enables automated drug permeability measurements. Challenges, modifications, and additional applications are discussed.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1468-1472
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY01995K
Development of a bisphenol A based chemosensor for Al3+ and its application in cell imaging and plant root imaging
A bisphenol A based chemosensor (Me-H4L) is developed for the detection of Al3+ in animal cells (HepG 2) and plant roots.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 5642-5651
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01058B
Nano-Schottky Junction-Engineered Pd/SnO2 Nanotube Array for Ultrasensitive Hydrogen Sensing at Room Temperature
Anal. Methods, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00988F
An Fe3O4-Au heterodimer nanoparticle-based lateral flow assay for rapid and simultaneous detection of multiple influenza virus nucleic acids
An Fe3O4-Au nanoparticle-based LFA was developed for simultaneous detection of multiple influenza virus nucleic acids. This LFA showed good accuracy and satisfactory sensitivity, and could serve as a portable method for early influenza detection.
Anal. Methods, 2024, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01010H
A LAMP–CRISPR/Cas12b rapid detection platform for canine parvovirus detection
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is one of the main pathogens causing toxic diarrhea in Chinese dogs, is the cause of a large-scale epidemic of dogs, and poses a great threat to the dog industry in China.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 5519-5526
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00977K
Probing action potentials of single beating cardiomyocytes using atomic force microscopy
A method for measuring the action potential of cardiomyocytes using an improved AFM conductive probe as a nanoelectrode. The beating force and action potential of cardiomyocyte were recorded simultaneously using two different methods.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 5527-5535
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00929K
Exploring the complementarity of fast multipulse and multidimensional NMR methods for metabolomics: a chemical ecology case study
This study investigates the potential and complementarity of high-throughput multipulse and multidimensional NMR methods for metabolomics.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 5166-5177
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01225A
A novel dual-model photoelectrochemical/electrochemical sensor based on Z-scheme TiO2 disks/methylene blue for kanamycin detection
A novel dual-model photoelectrochemical/electrochemical sensor based on Z-scheme TiO2 disks/methylene blue for the detection of Kana was developed.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4691-4699
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY01023J
Cell-SELEX and application research of a DNA aptamer against esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cell line TE-1
This work reports a DNA aptamer selected with the cell-SELEX method, which specifically binds to esophageal cancer cell line TE-1 with great affinity and specificity both in vitro and in vivo.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4683-4690
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00895B
Study on the creation of boronate affinity-based oriented imprinted silica nanoparticles and their selective recognition toward glycopeptide antibiotics in food and water
Taking into account the drug resistance of antibiotics, teicoplanin has been banned in the veterinary field.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4524-4533
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00884G
A magnetic plasma Fe3O4@Cu@Cu2O photoelectrochemical sensor for the detection of fumonisin B1
Fumonisin B1 (FB1) is a mycotoxin, a water-soluble metabolite produced by Fusarium cepacia, which mainly contaminates grain and its products and is acutely toxic and potentially carcinogenic to certain domestic animals.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4534-4538
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00971A
Digital multimeter-based portable photoelectrochemical immunoassay with enzyme-catalyzed precipitation for screening carbohydrate antigen 125
A photoelectrochemical immunoassay was devised to detect CA-125 employing enzyme-catalyzed precipitation on hollow porous In2O3 nanotubes with CdS nanoparticles.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4619-4625
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00984C
Market-ready U-AST kit: simple, fast, cost-effective solution for concurrently detecting urinary tract infection and antibiotic resistance
There is an increasing demand for an inexpensive, quick, accessible, and simple method for the detection of urinary tract infection (UTI) together with the antibiotic-resistance profile of the infection-causing bacteria.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4516-4523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00632A
A near-infrared plasmonic biosensor for detection of morphine and codeine in biological samples based on the end-to-end assembly of modified gold nanorods
An efficient and practicable biosensor to detect morphine and codeine was fabricated by means of 2-amino-5-mercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole functionalized gold nanorods (AMTD-AuNRs) in aqueous solution.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4247-4254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00442F
The preparation and dual-mode detection of ascorbic acid based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) nanogel with oxidase-like activity
A polymer nanogel with oxidase-like activity was firstly synthesized. Furthermore, a colorimetric-fluorescence dual-mode detection platform was constructed to detect ascorbic acid. The platform can be used in real samples with satisfactory results.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4255-4261
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00638K
Construction of logic gate computation for the assay of the nerve agent sarin based on an AChE-based dual-channel sensing system
oxTMB and Ce3+-GSH-Au NCs, prepared by a cascade reaction, were used to achieve the dual-signal readout of the nerve agent sarin.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4066-4073
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00877D
Enzyme-linked immunoassay for simultaneous detection of methyl parathion and sibutramine in apple cider vinegar
Methyl parathion, a highly toxic, efficient, and persistent organophosphorus pesticide, is widely used in China.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4060-4065
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00879K
Benzorhodol derived far-red/near-infrared fluorescent probes for selective and sensitive detection of butyrylcholinesterase activity in living cells and the non-alcoholic fatty liver of zebrafish
A FRBN-B probe was used to detect BChE activity in both normal and NAFLD zebrafish liver tissues by cleaving the cyclopropanecarbonyl group, resulting in an increased fluorescence signal.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 4054-4059
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00662C
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Determination of 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid in analytical and biological samples using streamlined and robust RP-HPLC method
Effective quantification of 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid in nanocarrier systems, in vitro drug release samples, and skin matrices using the RP-HPLC method.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3847-3858
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00814F
Handheld methanol detector for beverage analysis: interlaboratory validation
Easy-to-use methanol detector was tested in an ISO-standardized trial with 17 independent participants, showing comparable accuracy to gold-standard gas chromatography.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3859-3866
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00919C
A fluorescence probe with targeted mitochondria for detecting hydrogen peroxide in vitro and in diabetic mice
We designed and prepared probe W-1 for the detection of H2O2.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3831-3838
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00653D
A mitochondria-specific NIR fluorescence probe for dual-detection of sulfur dioxide and viscosity in living cells and mice
A mitochondria-specific NIR fluorescence probe (CMBT) has been constructed for dual-detection of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and viscosity with high selectivity and sensitivity in living cells and mice.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3839-3846
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00515E
Investigating the mechanistic impact of pork soft tissue preparation techniques on the classification precision of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
The mechanism of the effect of sample preparation methods on the signal was explored through an in-depth study of the plasma density and temperature.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3654-3662
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00614C
A D–π–A-type ratiometric fluorescent probe to detect polarity changes and inhibition effect during ferroptosis
To thoroughly understand ferroptosis's biological functions in living cells, it is crucial to investigate the polarity variations that occur during this unique Fe(II)-facilitated oxidative type of cell death.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3486-3491
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00519H
Strong cation-exchange combined with mass spectrometry reveals the glycoform heterogeneity of sialylated glycoproteins
Strong cation exchange – mass spectrometry method was optimized for intact analysis of sialylation glycoproteins.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3475-3485
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00486H
Temperature-sensitive metal-enhanced fluorescence and plasmon resonance energy transfer
Experimental decoupling of the effects of plasmon resonance energy transfer (PRET) and metal-enhanced fluorescence (MEF) within the same nanometal–fluorophore pair is fascinating but challenging.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3331-3336
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00315B
A label-free photoelectrochemical biosensor for silver ions based on Zn–Co doped C and CdS QD nanomaterials
A photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensor for silver ion (Ag+) detection was constructed based on Zn–Co doped C and CdS quantum dot (CdS QD) nanomaterials.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3202-3208
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00547C
A paper-based point-of-care device for the detection of cysteine using gold nanoparticles from whole blood
The colorimetric detection of cysteine (Cys) from whole blood using a dried PVP–AuNP paper surface as a colorimetric probe.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 3007-3019
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00284A
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Screening of α-amylase/trypsin inhibitor activity in wheat, spelt and einkorn by high-performance thin-layer chromatography
The potential of HPTLC was studied to analyse the inhibitory properties of ATIs from wheat, spelt, and einkorn flours. It provided information on changes in individual saccharides or peptides and was more reliable than conventional in-vial assays.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2997-3006
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00402G
A highly selective probe engineered to detect polarity and distinguish normal cells and tumor cells in tissue sections
We have designed a polarity fluorescent probe (DCI-Cou-polar) with high selectivity for diagnosing cancer.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2850-2856
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00438H
Layer-by-layer assembly of homopolypeptide polyelectrolytes on asymmetric nanochannels for the detection of nickel ions
We report PA-γ-PGA-modified asymmetric nanochannels that enable ultra-sensitive detection of Ni2+ (limit of detection is 1 × 10−8 M).
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2654-2660
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00422A
Simple and convenient preconcentration procedure for the isotopic analysis of uranium in seawater
Amidoxime adsorbent was synthesised by graft polymerisation. The adsorbent was efficient for collection of U in seawater for both the adsorption and desorption steps, thus affording a new strategy for measurement of U isotopes.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2478-2488
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY01381B
Analysis of O-acetylated sialic acids by 3-nitrophenylhydrazine derivatization combined with LC-MS/MS
The 3-NPH-labeled sialic acids produce a high abundance of reporter ions, which can improve the accuracy of quantitative analysis of O-acetylated species.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2472-2477
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00330F
A lateral flow strip for on-site detection of homocysteine based on a truncated aptamer
A lateral flow strip based on a truncated aptamer for on-site detection of homocysteine in human serum.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2456-2463
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00274A
A chemiluminescence immunoassay for type IV collagen as a promising marker for liver fibrosis and cirrhosis
Herein, a magnetic bead-based chemiluminescence assay is reported to detect type IV collagen (col-IV) in serum samples.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2248-2255
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02240D
A pH-response-based fluorescent probe for detecting the mitophagy process by tracing changes in colocalization coefficients
A novel pH-response fluorescent probe MP for the detection of mitophagy process via tracing colocalization coeffcients was developed.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2241-2247
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00211C
An electrochemiluminescence microsensor based on DNA-silver nanoclusters amplification for detecting cellular adenosine triphosphate
An ECL microsensor integrating RCA magnification and in situ DNA-templated AgNC generation for sensitive detection of cellular ATP.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2019-2024
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00212A
Sensitive detection of herbicide residues using field-amplified sample injection coupled with electrokinetic supercharging in flow-gated capillary electrophoresis
A low-conductivity sample buffer plug was electroosmotically injected, and then the FASI-EKS was conducted at a reversed voltage polarity. When the conentrated analyte region arrived at the capillary inlet edge, a normal voltage was applied for separations.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2025-2032
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY01950K
Mineral oil emulsion species and concentration prediction using multi-output neural network based on fluorescence spectra in the solar-blind UV band
The accurate monitoring of oil spills is crucial for effective oil spill recovery, volume determination, and cleanup.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1836-1845
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY01820B
A ratiometric fluorescent probe with a large Stokes shift for the detection of Hg2+ and its applications in environmental sample and living system analysis
A coumarin-based ratiometric fluorescent probe CMT was synthesized for the detection of Hg2+ and applied to environmental analysis and bioimaging.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1846-1855
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02106H
Novel nickel(II) phthalocyanine/reduced graphene oxide: an electrochemical sensing platform for analysis of hydroquinone and chloramphenicol in environmental samples
The novel nickel(II) phthalocyanine (NiTBPBXCAPc) and rGO were confirmed by spectroscopic and microscopic method. The NiTBPBXCAPc@rGO nanocomposite has been developed for sensitive and selective detection of hydroquinone and chloramphenicol.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1770-1784
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00087K
Self-aspiration sampling design for rapid analyses of volatile organic compounds based on atmospheric pressure chemical ionization/photoionization combined ionization source mass spectrometry
An atmospheric pressure chemical ionization/photoionization combined ionization source was built through the Venturi effect for introducing samples to detect volatile organic compounds.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1763-1769
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00019F
Determination of trace morphine and its metabolites in mouse urine using a TpBD functionalized bivalve magnetic nano-adsorbent
In this study, a new type of covalent organic framework (TpBD) functionalized bivalved magnetic microsphere (TpBD-DS MNS) adsorbent was applied for the enrichment and detection of trace morphine and its metabolites in mouse urine.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1748-1755
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00080C
Heterologous antigen selection of chicken single-chain variable fragments against thiamethoxam
Single-chain variable fragments (scFvs) are valuable in the development of immunoassays for pesticide detection.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1756-1762
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY01422C
A novel and sensitive electrochemical aptasensor for sulfadimethoxine detection based on the triple helix/exonuclease I-assisted double-amplification strategy
The triple helix/Exo I-assisted double-amplification strategy effectively improves the sensitivity of the aptasensor. The aptasensor has simple operation and strong specificity and has been applied to detect sulfadimethoxine (SDM) in real samples.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1570-1578
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02157B
Development and validation of a GC Orbitrap-MS method for the analysis of phthalate esters (PAE) and bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate (DEHA) in atmospheric particles and its application for screening PM2.5 from Curitiba, Brazil
GC Orbitrap-MS method for the analysis of phthalate esters (PAE) and bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate (DEHA) in atmospheric particles has been developed and applied for screening PM2.5 from Curitiba, Brazil.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1579-1592
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02197A
A novel electrochemical sensor based on a molecularly imprinted polymer for highly selective and sensitive determination of rutin from herbal supplements and plant extracts
Rutin (RUT), a natural flavonoid with various beneficial pharmacological actions such as cardioprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, etc., is found in the content of many plants that are consumed daily.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1480-1488
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02318D
A hybrid variable selection method combining Fisher's linear discriminant combined population analysis and an improved binary cuckoo search algorithm
In this paper, a novel hybrid variable selection method for model building by near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is proposed for composition measurement in industrial processes.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1021-1033
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY01942J
Green direct ultrasonic slurry sampling and electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry method for metal analysis of solid plastics samples
This work presents a “green” analytical method developed for the determination of potentially toxic metals such as, Ba and Cr in solid plastics samples by SS-ETAAS method.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 990-1002
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02116E
A Tröger's base-linked aluminium phthalocyanine polymer for discriminative electrochemical sensing of the antibiotic isoniazid
A novel sensing platform based on a Tröger's base-linked aluminium phthalocyanine polymer was proposed for specific, rapid and low-cost detection of the antibiotic isoniazid in pharmaceutical and biological fluids.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1012-1020
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02298F
Naked-eye detection of plant viral disease using polymerase chain reaction amplification and DNAzyme
A convenient and highly sensitive biosensor for the naked-eye detection of plant viral disease is proposed by using the PCR-induced generation of DNAzyme.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 1003-1011
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY01367G
A novel nanoprobe for visually investigating the controversial role of miRNA-34a as an oncogene or tumor suppressor in cancer cells
Identify the controversial role of miRNA-34a as an oncogene or tumor suppressor. Simultaneous fluorescence imaging of miRNA-34a and caspase-3 in living cells.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 667-675
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02270F
A highly sensitive fluorescence probe for on-site detection of nerve agent mimic diethylchlorophosphonate DCP
A unique fluorescent probe has been developed for the detection of diethyl dichloropropylphosphonate (DCP). A portable test strip was prepared and a smartphone sensing platform was proposed to achieve non-contact visual monitoring of DCP concentration.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 515-523
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3AY02091F
Microfluidic platform for the enzymatic pretreatment of human serum for the detection of the tuberculosis biomarker mannose-capped lipoarabinomannan
This study demonstrates the ability to enzymatically pretreat human serum samples for quantitative recovery of the TB marker mannose-capped lipoarabinomannan by a microfluidics device for ELISA detection.
Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 5475-5481
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4AY00772G
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