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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 ...
Ion Transfer Voltammetry across the Polarized Ionic Liquid/Water Interface: Base for Electrochemical Sensors
Langmaier, Jan; Samec, Zdeněk
2021 - English
Some electrochemical techniques such as voltammetry at the polarized interfaces between two\nimmiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES) represent interesting alternatives to classical\nelectrochemistry. The benefit of the ion transfer voltammetry lies in the possibility of detection\nof ionic species which are not otherwise redox active. The methodology enables apart of direct\ndetermination of ionic samples (including pharmaceutical and clinical ones) also to monitor\nreaction processes (acido-basic, enzymatic, etc.), determination of reaction substrates and\nproducts in one experimental step, evaluation of reaction and transport kinetics, and estimation\nof lipophilicity of involved species.
Keywords:
ion transfer voltammetry; electrochemical detection; ionic liquid
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Ion Transfer Voltammetry across the Polarized Ionic Liquid/Water Interface: Base for Electrochemical Sensors
Some electrochemical techniques such as voltammetry at the polarized interfaces between two\nimmiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES) represent interesting alternatives to classical\nelectrochemistry. ...
The use of Boron Doped Diamond Electrode for Determination of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic Acid
Hrdlička, Vojtěch; Navrátil, Tomáš
2021 - English
A new method for voltammetric determination of clinical biomarker 5-hydroxyindoleacetic\nacid (HIAA) at the boron-doped diamond electrode (BDDE) was developed. Anodically and\ncathodically pretreated BDDEs were tested in the pH ranges from 1 to 12, pre-treatment at\n+2.0V/60 s, and pH 3 was found to be the optimum.\nThe optimum square wave voltammetry (SWV) parameters were: f = 12 Hz, amplitude 60\nmV, and potential step 4 mV. SWV concentration dependency was constructed in the range\nfrom 0.1 to 100 μmol L−1, limits of determination and detection were 0.3 and 0.1 μmol L−1,\nrespectively. HIAA oxidation electrode process at BDDE was diffusion-controlled, as\nuncovered by cyclic voltammetry. Interestingly, HIAA peak potential was constant in various\nranges of pH, indicating a non-Nernstian behavior at the BDDE, in contrast to a previously\npublished electrooxidation mechanism consisting of a coupled H+/e− transfer.
Keywords:
boron-doped diamond electrode; 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid; square wave voltammetry
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The use of Boron Doped Diamond Electrode for Determination of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic Acid
A new method for voltammetric determination of clinical biomarker 5-hydroxyindoleacetic\nacid (HIAA) at the boron-doped diamond electrode (BDDE) was developed. Anodically and\ncathodically pretreated ...
Determination of Selected Drugs using 3D Printed Electrodes
Choińska-Mlynarczyk, Marta; Hrdlička, Vojtěch; Navrátil, Tomáš
2021 - English
The main aim of this research was to develop a new method for voltammetric determination of\npopular antidepressants, analgesics, and illicit drugs using a laboratory-made 3D printed\nelectrode and to compare the achieved results with those registered using a commercially\navailable glassy carbon electrode. These experiments represent the first step in the development\nof a method applicable in clinical and forensic praxis for the rapid and inexpensive\ndetermination of commonly misused groups of biologically active compounds.
Keywords:
analgesics; antidepressants; biologically active compounds
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Determination of Selected Drugs using 3D Printed Electrodes
The main aim of this research was to develop a new method for voltammetric determination of\npopular antidepressants, analgesics, and illicit drugs using a laboratory-made 3D printed\nelectrode and to ...
Copper complexes with triazoles
Jaklová Dytrtová, Jana; Jakl, M.
2020 - English
Triazoles are artificial chemicals used as fungicides as well as for pharmaceutical treatment. However, their reactivity is highly influenced by the presence of other chemicals. Especially, the presence of copper cations changes the reactivity of triazole by theoretically unexpected way. We have studied the interactions of the triazole ring with copper cations to help explain the reactivity of triazoles as a group.
Keywords:
triazoles; Cu(I); Cu(II); mass spectrometry; ESI-MS; complexes
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Copper complexes with triazoles
Triazoles are artificial chemicals used as fungicides as well as for pharmaceutical treatment. However, their reactivity is highly influenced by the presence of other chemicals. Especially, the ...
Separation of triazoles from real samples with capillary electrophoresis
Kovač, Ishak; Jakl, M.; Šolínová, Veronika; Jaklová Dytrtová, Jana
2020 - English
The CE has become one of the advantageous tools in fungicides analysis in complex matrices due to its simplicity and separation efficiency. The separation of a group of thee triazole (i.e. penconazole, tebuconazole, and cyproconazole) fungicides was achieved with CD-MEKC with anionic Sg-CD as a selector at pH=4,8. The background electrolyte consisted of TRIS phosphate buffer (50 mmol/L) and 15 mmol/L SDS. The separation was performed on uncoated fused silica capillary with 500/425 mm (total/effective) length under -15 kV separation voltage. Achieved LOD values with this method were: 0,73, 1,88, 0,60, 1,18 (umol/L) for penconazole, tebuconazole, cyproconazole A and B respectively.
Keywords:
capillary electrophoresis; penconazole; tebuconazole; cyproconazole; γ-cyclodextrin
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Separation of triazoles from real samples with capillary electrophoresis
The CE has become one of the advantageous tools in fungicides analysis in complex matrices due to its simplicity and separation efficiency. The separation of a group of thee triazole (i.e. ...
Application potential of screening in vitro toxicological assays in qualitative risk assessment of nanomaterials
Závodná, Táňa; Topinka, Jan; Danihelka, J.
2020 - English
Undeniable benefits of engineered nanomaterials might be discredited by their potential enhanced or unexpected toxicity arising from nano-specific properties and behavior. An analysis of the applicability of the traditional chemical risk assessment approach in nanomaterials revealed high levels of uncertainty in both hazard characterization and exposure assessment due to the lack of relevant validated methods and reliable data. This indicates the limited capability of the conventional risk assessment approach to ensure the safe use of nanomaterials. Based on the identified uncertainties, the control banding approach was proposed as a suitable tool for preliminary qualitative risk assessment of nanomaterials in occupational settings. Control banding categorizes hazard and exposure into levels referred to as bands. The combination of the hazard and exposure bands results in a risk band determining the necessary degree of control and regulatory measures. To decrease the number of cases where, based on the precautionary principle, unavailable experimental or field data would lead to the assignment to the highest hazard category requiring costly exposure control, screening evaluation of nanomaterial toxicity was proposed as an additional decision criterion. For this purpose, a battery of in vitro toxicological assays enabling screening evaluation of potential toxic effects of NMs was proposed. The assays evaluate endpoints covering basic toxic effects of substances (cytotoxicity, genotoxicity), as well as known nonspecific mechanisms of toxicity typical for nanomaterials (oxidative stress, inflammation). The proposed risk management strategy is intended to assist small and medium-sized enterprises to implement adequate measures to ensure employee safety.
Keywords:
toxicity; tool; industrial poisons
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Application potential of screening in vitro toxicological assays in qualitative risk assessment of nanomaterials
Undeniable benefits of engineered nanomaterials might be discredited by their potential enhanced or unexpected toxicity arising from nano-specific properties and behavior. An analysis of the ...
Lead soaps in paintings: symptoms and the role of humidity
Garrappa, Silvia; Švarcová, Silvie; Kočí, Eva; Hradilová, J.; Bezdička, Petr; Hradil, David
2020 - English
In this study, an overview of the symptoms of lead soaps reported in artworks in combination\nwith the study of the role of humidity on the formation of these degradation products have\nbeen thoroughly investigated. The use of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy\n(SEM) in combination with Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) proved to be an\nefficient analytical approach to highlight both the saponified area of artworks’ samples and the\nformation of metal carboxylates within mock-up model systems. Optical microscopy revealed\nto be very useful for the first screening of samples embedded in resin, while SEM helped in\nthe detection and distribution of elements within the cross-sections. On the other hand, FTIR\nmicroscope proved to be a very powerful instrument for high-resolution point measurements\nperformed in the attenuated total reflection mode (ATR) mode with mercury-cadmium-telluride\n(MCT) detector, as well as for chemical imaging of larger area of both artworks’ and mock-up\nsamples performed in the ATR mode with focal plane arrays (FPA) detector. This study provides\nnew useful insights contributing to better understanding of factors affecting the paints‘ stability,\nwhich is neccesary for developing new efficient strategies for preservation and restoration of\nfatty-based painted artworks.
Keywords:
lead soaps; paintings; oil; egg yolk; humidity
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Lead soaps in paintings: symptoms and the role of humidity
In this study, an overview of the symptoms of lead soaps reported in artworks in combination\nwith the study of the role of humidity on the formation of these degradation products have\nbeen ...
Ultrafine particles and their possible role in etiology and development of neurodegenerative diseases
Topinka, Jan; Závodná, Táňa; Rössnerová, Andrea; Rössner ml., Pavel
2020 - English
Air pollutants have been shown to cause a vast amount of different adverse health effects. These effects include impairment of many respiratory (e.g. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and cardiovascular (ischemic heart disease, infarction, stroke) diseases. However, in recent years, the evidence showing effects beyond the lungs and circulatory system are becoming more evident. Neurological diseases, namely Alzheimer's disease (AD) has shown to be associated with living near traffic. However, reason for this has remained unresolved until today. Our new H2020 project TUBE aims on revealing the mechanisms of action of ultrafine particles involved in neurological diseases. The TUBE consortium includes experts in areas of aerosol technology, emission research, engine and fuel research, human clinical studies, epidemiology, emission inventories, inhalation toxicology, neurotoxicology and disease mechanism studies. This enables research of resolving the effects of nanoparticles from different traffic modes for both air quality and concomitant toxic effect of these air pollutants. We will investigate adverse effects of air pollutants using cell cultures, animal exposures and volunteered human exposures as well as the material from epidemiological cohort study. These are going to be compared according to inflammatory, cytotoxic and genotoxic changes and furthermore beyond the current state of the art to neurotoxic and brain health effects. With this approach, we are aiming to a comprehensive understanding of the adverse brain effects of nanoparticles from traffic.
Keywords:
Alzheimer's disease; inflammation; neurodegenerative diseases; ultrafine particles
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Ultrafine particles and their possible role in etiology and development of neurodegenerative diseases
Air pollutants have been shown to cause a vast amount of different adverse health effects. These effects include impairment of many respiratory (e.g. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and ...
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