生物医学测量及控制技术新进展

介绍生物医学测量及控制技术领域中的一些研究进展。     

Kinetic analysis of interactions between bispecific monoclonal antibodies and immobilized antigens using a resonant mirror biosensor

A resonant mirror biosensor (IAsys) protocol is described for the comparative kinetic analysis of the ability of monoclonal antibodies (Mabs) and bispecific antibodies (Babs) to bind immobilized antigens. The protocol has been optimized and validated using the panel of affinity-purified antibodies, including two parental Mabs, one specific to human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) and another specific to horseradish peroxidase (HRP), and a Bab derived thereof by cell fusion (anti-hIgG/HRP Bab). The real-time kinetic analysis of antigen–antibody interactions using this protocol allows to demonstrate the differences in the avidity of bivalently binding Mabs and monovalent Babs. As shown in our previous study [J. Immunol. Methods 261 (2002) 103], the observed equilibrium association constants (K_ass) determined by IAsys using this protocol yield figures almost overlapping with those obtained by solid-phase radioimmunoassay (RIA). The described protocol is suited for the investigation of the effects of valency on the binding properties of antibodies. It also may be applied for the selection of Mabs and Babs with desired features, for different fields of application.     

Evidence of allosteric conformational changes in the antibody constant region upon antigen binding

We have addressed the question of whether antigen binding induces a conformational change in the heavy chain constant (C(H)) domain of antibodies using staphylococcal protein A or streptococcal protein G as probes, since these proteins are known to bind to IgG domains such as C(H)1 and C(H)2-C(H)3 domains. Biosensor assays on interactions between these proteins and mouse IgG specific to (4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl)acetyl (NP) or their enzymatic fragments conducted in the presence or absence of the hapten, NP-epsilon-aminocaproic acid (NP-Cap), showed that the binding of IgG to these proteins was inhibited by the binding of NP-Cap. The results of isothermal titration calorimetry also revealed that the association constant for the interaction of protein A with IgG2b decreased by the addition of NP-Cap. These results suggested that antigen binding induced conformational changes in binding sites for protein G or protein A located at C(H)1 and C(H)2-C(H)3 domains, respectively.     

Penicillin-specific antibodies: Monoclonals versus polyclonals in ELISA and in an optical biosensor

Two penicillin-specific monoclonal antibodies mAb 19C9 and mAb 9H3 and the penicillin-specific polyclonal antibodies pAb K2 were evaluated for their use in a competitive ELISA and in the BIAcore™ optical biosensor. In the ELISA, an ampicillin-protein conjugate was used as a coating molecule. For the biosensor assay, ampicillin was immobilized on a CM5 chip. With both monoclonal antibodies and in both test systems, ampicillin, amoxicillin and benzylpenicillin were better recognized than oxacillin, cloxacillin and dicloxacillin. Because the reproducibility was better in the biosensor (CV = 1.6%) than in the ELISA (CV = 8.9%), the limit of detection for ampicillin in buffer solution using mAb 19C9 was lower in the biosensor (46 ng ml^-1) as compared to the ELISA (356 ng ml^-1). Ampicillin can thus be detected below the MRL (50 ng ml^-1) in the biosensor assay but not in the ELISA. Both the ELISA and biosensor assay using the polyclonal antibodies pAb K2 were more sensitive as compared to the assays with the monoclonals. The ELISA using pAb K2 allowed the detection of all tested penicillins below the MRL. In the biosensor assay, ampicillin was also detected below the MRL (IC50 = 10 ng ml^-1). In contrast to the binding of the monoclonals, no spontaneous dissociation was observed after injection of the polyclonal antibodies in the biosensor. Whereas the monoclonals were completely removed from the sensor surface using ampicillin in the buffer solution as regeneration solution, stronger conditions were necessary for the pAb binding.     

基于双链特异性核酸酶触发滚环扩增的microRNA-21太赫兹超材料传感方法的构建

目的:构建一种太赫兹(THz)超材料传感方法用于microRNA-21(miRNA-21)的信号放大检测。方法:首先构建THz超材料传感方法,并用聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳及zeta电位验证方法的可行性;对传感器检测条件进行优化之后,对不同浓度的miRNA-21以及其他不同的miRNAs进行检测,并与其他microRNA检测方法进行比较;最后,对该传感器的回收率进行了评价。结果:在最优实验条件下,通过双链特异性核酸酶(DSN)循环识别与滚环扩增(RCA)的双重信号放大策略,该THz超材料传感器对靶标miRNA-21的响应范围为10 fmol/L至10 nmol/L,检测限为8.49 fmol/L。并且该传感器具有较好的特异性,具备了从多种miRNAs中识别靶标miRNA-21的能力,并且在商业化人血清样本中的回收率可达94.33%到115.33%。结论:该THz传感器可以实现靶标miRNA-21的高灵敏、高特异性检测,具备了在miRNA相关疾病无标记诊断与早期预警的潜力。     

识别人类白血病白细胞的生物传感器研究

本文介绍一种以平面热解石墨电极为工作电极,用于识别人类白血病白细胞的半微分伏安型生物传感器。综合使用作者提出的四个电化学识别指标（氧化峰电位Ｅｐ,不同扫描电位下氧化峰电位的差值ΔＥｐ,膜上单位细胞数的氧化峰电流Ｉｐ／ｃｅｌｓ以及氧化扫描与还原扫描相应的出峰情况）,实现了对人类正常与异常白细胞、各种临床分型白血病白细胞的识别。     

On-line urea kinetics in haemodiafiltration

BACKGROUND.: Calculation of Kt/V and assessment of nutrition have so farbeen dependent upon off-line urea measurements of blood or dialysatesamples. Here we describe a biosensor for on-line urea measurementduring haemodiafiltration. METHODS.: The biosensor consisted of a cartridge containing covalentlylinked urease placed between two conductivity cells. The biosensorwas placed on the outlet line of a haemofilter in series witha dialyser in order to obtain an aliquot of plasma ultrafiltratefor on-line measurement of urea. RESULTS.: Urea nitrogen concentrations were highly correlated to the difference() in conductivity measured by the two conductivity cells bothin aqueous solutions (in-vitro studies, y=–6.676+32.12x,R²=0.998, P<0.0001) and in ultrafiltrates (ex-vivo studies,y=–6.7+32.01x, R²=0.98, P<0.00001). conductivity washighly reproducible (% variation: 0.8–5.3%) and stable(maximal % variation at 150 mg/dl after 180 min: 0.9±0.3vs initial values). The intradialytic plasma water urea profilewas obtained in 10 haemodialysis patients. To study recirculation,the plasma water urea profile was analysed before and 3 minafter stopping the dialysate flow. The pre- and post-stoppedflow ratio (1.21±0.1, mean±1 SD) was superimposableto conventional blood sampling data (opposite arm venous/arterial:1.22±0.11) and allowed correction for recirculation.A novel approach to urea kinetic modelling was described andused to reliably project end-dialysis and post-dialysis reboundurea concentration as early as 90 min. Projected (29.2±10.4g) or measured (29.8±10.5 g) net urea removal was highlycorrelated with the amount of urea collected in the total spentdialysate (29.7±10.6 g) (R²=0.99, R²=0.97 respectively). CONCLUSIONS.: These results indicate that on-line, real-time analysis of ureakinetics may provide information on delivery of adequate dialysisin high-efficiency techniques.     

酶电极法测定氯化琥珀胆碱注射液氯化胆碱及氯化琥珀胆碱含量

 目的：测定氯化琥珀胆碱注射液中氯化胆碱与氯化琥珀胆碱含量。方法：以固定化胆碱氧化酶（EC5896）结合H₂O₂电极构成电流型酶电极生物传感分析仪并与银量法对比测定。结果：酶电极法测定线性范围：0mg·L^－1～200mg·L^－1，精度RSD＜1．5％，响应时间：40s，固定化胆碱氧化酶膜使用寿命大于60d，实际测定氯化琥珀胆碱注射液中氯化胆碱含量；回收率：100．3％～102．3％。与银量法对比测定，两法测定结果的相关系数r＝0．9929。结论：采用酶电极法能准确测定氯化琥珀胆碱注射液中氯化胆碱及氯化琥珀胆碱含量。     

赤芍拮抗内毒素活性的实验研究

目的:提取分离中药赤芍中拮抗内毒素(LPS)的有效成分并进行药理学活性检测。方法:通过生物传感器,结合常规的中药分离技术,分离提取出赤芍拮抗LPS的有效成分,应用鲎实验和ELISA法检测该有效成分对LPS的中和作用。结果:赤芍中的有效成分与LPS具有较高的结合作用,该结合作用具有较强的中和LPS活性,在体外能够显著抑制由LPS介导小鼠RAW 2 6 4.7细胞释放TNF α。结论:以LPS为靶点,应用生物传感器技术,可快速、有效地提取分离赤芍中具有较强的中和LPS活性的有效成分。     

Novel electrochemical xanthine biosensor based on chitosan–polypyrrole–gold nanoparticles hybrid bio-nanocomposite platform

The aim of this study was the electrochemical detection of the adenosine-3-phosphate degradation product, xanthine, using a new xanthine biosensor based on a hybrid bio-nanocomposite platform which has been successfully employed in the evaluation of meat freshness. In the design of the amperometric xanthine biosensor, chitosan–polypyrrole–gold nanoparticles fabricated by an in situ chemical synthesis method on a glassy carbon electrode surface was used to enhance electron transfer and to provide good enzyme affinity. Electrochemical studies were carried out by the modified electrode with immobilized xanthine oxidase on it, after which the biosensor was tested to ascertain the optimization parameters. The Biosensor exhibited a very good linear range of 1–200 μM, low detection limit of 0.25 μM, average response time of 8 seconds, and was not prone to significant interference from uric acid, ascorbic acid, glucose, and sodium benzoate. The resulting bio-nanocomposite xanthine biosensor was tested with fish, beef, and chicken real-sample measurements.