Epitachophoretic preconcentration of proteins
Hrušková, Helena; Voráčová, Ivona; Foret, František
2021 - English
In this work, we present a developed method for preconcentration of standards of proteins cytochrome c, myoglobin, and hemoglobin. Firstly, the electrolyte system was selected and optimized to provide low analysis time, narrow shape of the protein zone, and eliminate overheating at the center of the device. In the next step, the developed method was tested on the preconcentration of proteins: cytochrome c, myoglobin, and hemoglobin. After several adjustments myoglobin and hemoglobin were also uccessfully preconcentrated. After evaluation of pilot results, this technique provides up to fiftyfold preconcentration and recovery of over 70 % for each protein. The next plan is to preconcentrate proteins from complex biological matrices such as urine or blood plasma.
Keywords:
epitachophoresis; isotachophoresis; preparative concentration
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Epitachophoretic preconcentration of proteins
In this work, we present a developed method for preconcentration of standards of proteins cytochrome c, myoglobin, and hemoglobin. Firstly, the electrolyte system was selected and optimized to provide ...
Quantum dot luminescent probe for Caspase 3/7 imaging inside cells
Procházková, Markéta; Klepárník, Karel
2021 - English
Two step synthesis of luminescent probe based on ligand-exchange in the first step and the specific reaction of amino group in the second step was optimized. The luminescence properties of the final product were checked by time course of\nactive recombinant caspase protein reaction under the model conditions in fluorimeter. The novel luminescent probe enables long-time imaging of active caspases in living cells or tissues.
Keywords:
caspase; fluorescence; quantum dot
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Quantum dot luminescent probe for Caspase 3/7 imaging inside cells
Two step synthesis of luminescent probe based on ligand-exchange in the first step and the specific reaction of amino group in the second step was optimized. The luminescence properties of the final ...
Photon-upconversion nanoparticles for single-molecule immunosensing of cancer biomarkers and bacteria
Farka, Z.; Mickert, M. J.; Hlaváček, Antonín; Poláchová, V.; Kostiv, Uliana; Pastucha, M.; Horák, Daniel; Gorris, H. H.; Skládal, P.
2020 - English
The recent progress in the field of immunoassays has been driven by introduction of various kinds of nanomaterials. In particular, photon-upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) proved to be excellent immunoassay labels due to their ability to emit light of shorter wavelengths under near-infrared excitation (anti-Stokes emission), which prevents autofluorescence, minimizes light scattering, and thus reduces the optical background interference. These unique photoluminescent properties allow counting of individual biomolecules labeled with UCNPs by conventional wide-field epiluminescence microscopy and enable the development of single-molecule (digital) immunoassays. We have introduced a novel label based on UCNPs conjugated with streptavidin via poly(ethylene glycol) and applied it in a digital upconversion-linked immunosorbent assay (ULISA) for the detection of a cancer biomarker prostate specific antigen (PSA). The digital readout based on counting of individual immunocomplexes improved the sensitivity 16× compared to conventional analog readout and allowed to reach a limit of detection (LOD) of 23 fg·mL−1 (800 aM). Human serum samples were successfully analyzed achieving an excellent correlation with electrochemiluminescence reference method. The conjugates of UCNPs with streptavidin are also suitable for the detection of pathogenic bacterium Melissococcus plutonius, the causative agent of honeybee disease European foulbrood. The ULISA assay provided an LOD of 340 CFU·mL−1 and successfully analyzed real samples of bees, larvae and bottom hive debris. Due to the high reliability and relatively simple detection scheme, the digital ULISA can pave the way for a new generation of digital immunoassays with a strong potential for commercialization.
Keywords:
single-molecule detection; photon-upconversion nanoparticle; bioconjugation
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Photon-upconversion nanoparticles for single-molecule immunosensing of cancer biomarkers and bacteria
The recent progress in the field of immunoassays has been driven by introduction of various kinds of nanomaterials. In particular, photon-upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) proved to be excellent ...
Chemical vapor generation of cadmium for analytical atomic spectrometry
Sagapova, Linda; Kodríková, Barbora; Svoboda, Milan; Musil, Stanislav; Kratzer, Jan
2020 - English
Chemical vapor generation of cadmium volatile compounds was optimized in order to determine trace Cd concentrations by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Several reaction modifiers based on inorganic salts and complexes of CrIII+, CoII+, TiIII+, TiIV+ were tested to improve analytical performance and generation efficiency.
Keywords:
chemical vapor generation; cadmium; atomic absorption spectrometry
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Chemical vapor generation of cadmium for analytical atomic spectrometry
Chemical vapor generation of cadmium volatile compounds was optimized in order to determine trace Cd concentrations by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). Several reaction modifiers based on ...
Surface modification of nanoparticles for sustaining sensitivity of surface-enhanced raman spectrometric measurements in salinated environment
Týčová, Anna; Přikryl, Jan; Vaňhara, P.; Klepárník, Karel; Foret, František
2020 - English
Surface-enhanced Raman spectrometry (SERS) represents a powerful method for analysis of a broad spectrum of analytes ranging from inorganic ions to biomolecules of high complexity. It combines the potential\nof Raman spectrometry for a definite identification of an analyte with remarkable sensitivity achieved by the surface enhancement effect occurring on metal nanoparticles. While low ionic strength influences positively\nthe sensitivity of the SERS measurement, a higher level of inorganic salts leads to fast ruining of colloidal character, which completely devastates the effect of the surface enhancement. The common stabilization of\nnanoparticles by a layer of polymers has a negative impact on the SERS sensitivity since it shields the nanoparticle surface from the analytes. In this work, we aim at the development of the bi-ligand system of\nnanoparticles surface modification for improved stability of colloid in saline solution at sustaining the potential for sensitive SERS analyses. The proposed system relies on the binding of 3-mercaptopropionic acid and\nthiolated polyethylene glycol in a suitable ratio onto the nanoparticle surfaces. While the short chains of the acid sustain the accessibility of the surface for analytes, the polymeric structures act as a steric barrier\npreventing colloid aggregation.
Keywords:
bi-ligand; nanoparticle; saline solution; surface-enhanced Raman spectrometry
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Surface modification of nanoparticles for sustaining sensitivity of surface-enhanced raman spectrometric measurements in salinated environment
Surface-enhanced Raman spectrometry (SERS) represents a powerful method for analysis of a broad spectrum of analytes ranging from inorganic ions to biomolecules of high complexity. It combines the ...
Effect of metal sensitizers on photochemical vapor generation of bismuth for analytical atomic spectrometry
Vyhnanovský, Jaromír; Yildiz, D.; Musil, Stanislav
2019 - English
Three new sensitizers with a significant positive effect on the photochemical vapor generation of bismuth were described. Cobalt was found to be the most effective and led to a significant enhancement of the signal.
Keywords:
photochemical volatile species generation; bismuth; AAS
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Effect of metal sensitizers on photochemical vapor generation of bismuth for analytical atomic spectrometry
Three new sensitizers with a significant positive effect on the photochemical vapor generation of bismuth were described. Cobalt was found to be the most effective and led to a significant enhancement ...
Metals in atmospheric particulate matter
Barboříková, H.; Mikuška, Pavel; Hegrová, J.; Pokorná, Petra; Krajčovič, J.
2019 - English
Atmospheric pollution is one of the most serious global enviroment problem. Metals constitute important class of pollutants which have received athe attention of researchers all over the world. Metals have strong potential to be adsorbed on particulate matter and than enter the human body through inhalation causing several health issue (asthma, lung cancer).
Keywords:
aerosol; metals
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Metals in atmospheric particulate matter
Atmospheric pollution is one of the most serious global enviroment problem. Metals constitute important class of pollutants which have received athe attention of researchers all over the world. Metals ...
Atomization of bismuthane in two flame atomizers for atomic fluorescence spectrometry
Štádlerová, Barbora; Kolrosová, Marta; Dědina, Jiří; Musil, Stanislav
2019 - English
Atomization of bismuthane in the minature diffusion flame and the flame-in-gas-shield atomizer by hydride generation coupled with atomic fluorescence spectrometry.
Keywords:
atomic fluorescence spectrometry; bismuth; hydride generation
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Atomization of bismuthane in two flame atomizers for atomic fluorescence spectrometry
Atomization of bismuthane in the minature diffusion flame and the flame-in-gas-shield atomizer by hydride generation coupled with atomic fluorescence spectrometry.
Quick determination of compounds contained in caraway (Carum carvi L.) by a method usable in agricultural practice
Horáčková, L.; Pluháčková, H.; Bradáčová, M.; Kudláčková, Barbora
2019 - English
Caraway is a very important agricultural commodity whose quality is determined by parameters such as dry matter, essential oil content and composition, especially the ratio of its two major components carvone and limonene. Appropriate method for their analysis is given in the Cesky lekopis (2017), however, this method is rather time-consuming, costly and demands large quantity of sample. The use of a NIR spectrometer could be a viable alternative, it is much faster and cheaper, as can be clearly seen from the comparison of both methods in this paper. In the time aspect, it's saving from many hours to a few minutes. Newly presented method could potentially be more accessible to agricultural companies who need quick quality verification of their product before taking it to the market from the viewpoint of final product quality not just the quantity, which, in most cases, is nowadays a current state of practice.
Keywords:
caraway; essential oil; carvone; limonene
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Quick determination of compounds contained in caraway (Carum carvi L.) by a method usable in agricultural practice
Caraway is a very important agricultural commodity whose quality is determined by parameters such as dry matter, essential oil content and composition, especially the ratio of its two major components ...
Optimization of photochemical vapor generation of molybdenum as a sample introduction for ICP-MS
Šoukal, Jakub; Musil, Stanislav
2018 - English
Conditions of photochemical vapor generation of molybdenum with ICP-MS detection have been in detail investigated.
Keywords:
ICP-MS; molybdenum; photochemical vapor generation
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Optimization of photochemical vapor generation of molybdenum as a sample introduction for ICP-MS
Conditions of photochemical vapor generation of molybdenum with ICP-MS detection have been in detail investigated.
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