Themed collection RSC papers by GRC Bioanalytical Sensors 2018 Speakers
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Analytical methods based on the light-scattering of plasmonic nanoparticles at the single particle level with dark-field microscopy imaging
This minireview summarizes analytical methods based on the light-scattering of gold nanoparticles with the dark-field microscopy imaging technique at the single particle level.
Analyst, 2017,142, 248-256
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6AN02384C
Ambient mass spectrometry in metabolomics
Ambient mass spectrometry continues to grow as a high-throughput alternative to more traditional hyphenated methods, playing an increasingly-relevant role in the growing field of metabolomics.
Analyst, 2017,142, 3101-3117
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AN00700K
Chemiluminescence molecular probe with intrinsic auto-inductive amplification: incorporation of chemiexcitation in a quinone-methide elimination
A new signal amplification system with an auto-inductive mode of action and distinct chemiluminescence output was developed.
Chem. Commun., 2018,54, 2655-2658
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CC00521D
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Development of a reversible fluorescent probe for reactive sulfur species, sulfane sulfur, and its biological application
We developed a reversible fluorescent probe for sulfane sulfur. This probe enabled us to monitor concentration changes of sulfane sulfur.
Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 1064-1067
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6CC08372B
Efficacious fluorescence turn-on probe for high-contrast imaging of human cells overexpressing quinone reductase activity
A turn-on substrate probe is activated by an oxidoreductase, offering fluorescence images of cancer cells with unprecedented positive signal-to-negative background ratios.
Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 783-786
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6CC08306D
Measurement of the hematocrit using paper-based microfluidic devices
We developed a paper-based microfluidic device that enables the transport of cells and measurement of the hematocrit of whole blood.
Lab Chip, 2016,16, 3689-3694
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6LC00895J
Protein cross-linking capillary electrophoresis at increased throughput for a range of protein–protein interactions
Here protein cross-linking capillary electrophoresis is demonstrated for a wide range of protein–protein interactions including weak and multimeric oligomers.
Analyst, 2018,143, 1805-1812
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AN02098H
Sensitive detection of formamidopyrimidine-DNA glycosylase activity based on target-induced self-primed rolling circle amplification and magnetic nanoprobes
We developed a novel approach to sensitive detection of formamidopyrimidine-DNA glycosylase activity based on target-induced selfprimed rolling circle amplification and magnetic nanoprobes.
Analyst, 2018,143, 1593-1598
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AN02032E
Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of semiconductor quantum dots and their bioconjugates: materials characterization and physical insights from spectrofluorimetric detection
A new method for the characterization of quantum dots and their conjugates reveals details that go unseen with other electrophoretic methods.
Analyst, 2018,143, 1104-1116
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AN01581J
Development of a label-free Raman imaging technique for differentiation of malaria parasite infected from non-infected tissue
This work uses Raman in resonance with Fe-containing porphyrin chromophores to clearly differentiate P. berghei infected & non-infected spleen tissue.
Analyst, 2018,143, 157-163
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AN01760J
An automated optofluidic biosensor platform combining interferometric sensors and injection moulded microfluidics
This work presents an on-chip valve-based microfluidic automation module, capable of performing the complex fluid handling required for photonic biosensors.
Lab Chip, 2017,17, 2793-2804
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7LC00524E
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Pre-concentration by liquid intake by paper (P-CLIP): a new technique for large volumes and digital microfluidics
Pre-concentration by liquid intact by paper (P-CLIP) is a new technique that allows digital microfluidics to handle large volumes of dilute analyte.
Lab Chip, 2017,17, 2272-2280
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7LC00440K
A field-deployed surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor for RDX quantification in environmental waters
A field-deployable surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor is reported for the detection RDX at ppb concentration in environmental samples.
Analyst, 2017,142, 2161-2168
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AN00216E
Quantitative detection of codeine in human plasma using surface-enhanced Raman scattering via adaptation of the isotopic labelling principle
In this study surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) combined with the isotopic labelling (IL) principle has been used for the quantification of codeine spiked into both water and human plasma.
Analyst, 2017,142, 1099-1105
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7AN00193B
Mapping minimum reflection distribution of surface plasmon resonance with a complex refractive index
A holistic approach was taken to consider the dielectric properties of absorbing labels and their effect on the minimum reflection is mapped for the Kretschmann SPR configuration.
Anal. Methods, 2016,8, 8299-8305
https://doi.org/10.1039/C6AY01890D
About this collection
This collections features recent articles in RSC journals (Analyst, Analytical Methods, Lab on a Chip and Chemical Communications) by speakers and discussion leaders at the 2018 Bioanalytical Sensors Gordon Research Conference. The 2018 GRC Bioanalytical Sensors conference will be focussing on State-of-the-Art Bioanalytical Sensing Approaches for Healthcare and Therapeutics, Forensics, and Visualization of Living Systems and is being held from the 24-29th June 2018 at Salve Regina University, Rhode Island, USA. The 2018 conference chairs are Robin L. Carley and Analyst Editor-in-Chief Duncan Graham and vice chairs are Susan Daniel and Analyst Associate Editor Jean-Francois Masson.