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Which of these interactions are involved in methylene blue's (MB) intercalation into the DNA double helix?
Which of these interactions are involved in methylene blue's (MB) intercalation into the DNA double helix?
The presence of methylene blue (MB) in a free state increases the redox currents.
The presence of methylene blue (MB) in a free state increases the redox currents.
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What is the primary reason for using MB as a redox probe in real-time electrochemical LAMP?
What is the primary reason for using MB as a redox probe in real-time electrochemical LAMP?
Its strong ds-DNA intercalating ability.
When MB intercalates into the DNA minor groove, the ______ signals are significantly reduced.
When MB intercalates into the DNA minor groove, the ______ signals are significantly reduced.
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Match the following reagents with their respective roles in the integrated paper/polymer system for on-chip RT-LAMP and colorimetric detection of PCA3:
Match the following reagents with their respective roles in the integrated paper/polymer system for on-chip RT-LAMP and colorimetric detection of PCA3:
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What is the function of the sponge-like PVA pad in the RT-LAMP system?
What is the function of the sponge-like PVA pad in the RT-LAMP system?
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How is the RT-LAMP product transferred to the colorimetric detection zone in the integrated system?
How is the RT-LAMP product transferred to the colorimetric detection zone in the integrated system?
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The integrated paper/polymer system for PCA3 detection utilizes a single detection zone for both amplification and colorimetric detection.
The integrated paper/polymer system for PCA3 detection utilizes a single detection zone for both amplification and colorimetric detection.
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Which of the following substances can be detected in saliva?
Which of the following substances can be detected in saliva?
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Urine analysis is an invasive method used to evaluate the functional status of organs.
Urine analysis is an invasive method used to evaluate the functional status of organs.
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What role do growth factors play in saliva?
What role do growth factors play in saliva?
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, __________ liquid found in your brain and spinal cord.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, __________ liquid found in your brain and spinal cord.
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What significant biomarker can indicate chronic kidney disease?
What significant biomarker can indicate chronic kidney disease?
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Citrate is irrelevant to kidney dysfunction and prostate cancer.
Citrate is irrelevant to kidney dysfunction and prostate cancer.
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Match the body fluid with its primary use:
Match the body fluid with its primary use:
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Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers reflect molecular changes in the __________.
Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers reflect molecular changes in the __________.
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What is the primary purpose of MIP-based assays?
What is the primary purpose of MIP-based assays?
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Nucleic acid hybridization involves the separation of two single-stranded nucleic acid molecules.
Nucleic acid hybridization involves the separation of two single-stranded nucleic acid molecules.
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Name one technique commonly used for identifying nucleic acid sequences.
Name one technique commonly used for identifying nucleic acid sequences.
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LAMP uses ___ to recognize distinct regions of target DNA.
LAMP uses ___ to recognize distinct regions of target DNA.
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Match the following components of LAMP with their roles:
Match the following components of LAMP with their roles:
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Which of the following is considered a viable alternative to PCR for diagnostic purposes?
Which of the following is considered a viable alternative to PCR for diagnostic purposes?
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Extrusion of H-FABP as a template protein leads to a rougher surface in MIP.
Extrusion of H-FABP as a template protein leads to a rougher surface in MIP.
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What does RT-PCR stand for?
What does RT-PCR stand for?
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What method is used to amplify target-bound sequences in DNA SELEX?
What method is used to amplify target-bound sequences in DNA SELEX?
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It typically takes several hours to obtain specific aptamer candidates through the selection process.
It typically takes several hours to obtain specific aptamer candidates through the selection process.
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In the signal-on aptamer-based cocaine detection, what happens to fluorescence when cocaine binds to the aptamer?
In the signal-on aptamer-based cocaine detection, what happens to fluorescence when cocaine binds to the aptamer?
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Binding of target analyte TNF-a is detected by changes in _____ between redox reporters and electrodes.
Binding of target analyte TNF-a is detected by changes in _____ between redox reporters and electrodes.
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Match the following aptamer applications with their targets:
Match the following aptamer applications with their targets:
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Which process occurs first during the selection step in creating aptamers?
Which process occurs first during the selection step in creating aptamers?
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The redox current decreases when the redox tag moves closer to the electrode.
The redox current decreases when the redox tag moves closer to the electrode.
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What is the primary role of the quencher in the aptamer-based cocaine detection?
What is the primary role of the quencher in the aptamer-based cocaine detection?
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What component is conjugated to the 5' C-strand in the DNA sequence?
What component is conjugated to the 5' C-strand in the DNA sequence?
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The two C-strands hybridizing into a hairpin structure minimizes background fluorescence.
The two C-strands hybridizing into a hairpin structure minimizes background fluorescence.
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What is the purpose of the MIP-based assay for SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein?
What is the purpose of the MIP-based assay for SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein?
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The molecular imprinting method involves polymerization of a functional monomer and a __________ around a template molecule.
The molecular imprinting method involves polymerization of a functional monomer and a __________ around a template molecule.
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What occurs to the two C-strands upon target binding?
What occurs to the two C-strands upon target binding?
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Match the following components with their roles:
Match the following components with their roles:
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The template molecule remains in the polymer after MIP processing.
The template molecule remains in the polymer after MIP processing.
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What is formed between the template molecule and the functional monomer in the molecular imprinting method?
What is formed between the template molecule and the functional monomer in the molecular imprinting method?
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What is the role of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoflakes in the oxidation process?
What is the role of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoflakes in the oxidation process?
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The absorbance of solutions decreases with increasing concentrations of uric acid (UA).
The absorbance of solutions decreases with increasing concentrations of uric acid (UA).
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What color change occurs when 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) is oxidized?
What color change occurs when 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) is oxidized?
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Affinity-based assays utilize specific binding interactions between the analyte and __________.
Affinity-based assays utilize specific binding interactions between the analyte and __________.
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Match the following terms related to assays with their definitions:
Match the following terms related to assays with their definitions:
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At what wavelength does the absorbance increase when measuring uric acid concentration?
At what wavelength does the absorbance increase when measuring uric acid concentration?
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Many biochemical analytes can be detected using enzymatic assays without limitations.
Many biochemical analytes can be detected using enzymatic assays without limitations.
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What is the concentration range of uric acid studied in the absorbance measurements?
What is the concentration range of uric acid studied in the absorbance measurements?
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Flashcards
Saliva Biomarkers
Saliva Biomarkers
Proteins and substances in saliva that indicate health conditions.
Saliva Test Strips
Saliva Test Strips
Home tests that analyze saliva for substances like drugs and alcohol.
Urine Analysis
Urine Analysis
Noninvasive evaluation of body functions, particularly kidneys.
Albuminuria
Albuminuria
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Citrate in Urine
Citrate in Urine
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
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CNS Biomarkers
CNS Biomarkers
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Growth Factors in Saliva
Growth Factors in Saliva
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Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)
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Hydroxyl radical (OH)
Hydroxyl radical (OH)
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Oxidized TMB (oxTMB)
Oxidized TMB (oxTMB)
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Uric acid (UA)
Uric acid (UA)
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Absorbance at 652 nm
Absorbance at 652 nm
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Affinity-based assays
Affinity-based assays
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Biological recognition element (BRE)
Biological recognition element (BRE)
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Transducer in assays
Transducer in assays
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Selection Step
Selection Step
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PCR Amplification
PCR Amplification
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DNA SELEX
DNA SELEX
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RNA SELEX
RNA SELEX
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Signal-on Aptamer Assay
Signal-on Aptamer Assay
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Aptamer TNF-a Assay
Aptamer TNF-a Assay
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Redox Label
Redox Label
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Aptamer TLS11a
Aptamer TLS11a
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C-strand DNA
C-strand DNA
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Fluorophore FAM
Fluorophore FAM
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Quencher Eclipse
Quencher Eclipse
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Hairpin structure
Hairpin structure
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Molecular imprinting method (MIP)
Molecular imprinting method (MIP)
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SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein (ncovNP)
SARS-CoV-2 nucleoprotein (ncovNP)
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Au-thin film electrode
Au-thin film electrode
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Poly-m-phenylenediamine (PmPD)
Poly-m-phenylenediamine (PmPD)
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Methylene Blue (MB)
Methylene Blue (MB)
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Intercalation
Intercalation
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Redox Currents
Redox Currents
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ds-DNA
ds-DNA
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LAMP
LAMP
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Colorimetric Detection
Colorimetric Detection
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Amplification Unit
Amplification Unit
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Calcein
Calcein
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MIP (Molecularly Imprinted Polymer)
MIP (Molecularly Imprinted Polymer)
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HFABP
HFABP
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NIP (Non-Imprinted Polymer)
NIP (Non-Imprinted Polymer)
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Nucleic Acid Hybridization
Nucleic Acid Hybridization
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Hybridization Assay
Hybridization Assay
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RT-PCR
RT-PCR
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Core Primers in LAMP
Core Primers in LAMP
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Study Notes
Chapter 2: Biomolecular Detection Assays
- Biomolecular detection assays are analytical procedures assessing the presence, amount, or functional activity of a target entity.
Molecular Biomarkers
- A biomarker is a biomolecule playing a role in biological and pathological processes or having a specific pharmacological response to a drug.
- Biomarkers can indicate a particular disease stage or physiological state.
- Biomarkers are generally categorized as predictive, prognostic, or diagnostic.
- Predictive biomarkers predict the therapeutic response to a specific drug.
- Prognostic biomarkers indicate the development of a disease.
- Diagnostic biomarkers detect or confirm a disease or identify a subtype.
- Molecular biomarkers can be macromolecules (DNA/RNA, proteins) or small molecules (products of metabolic pathways).
- Macromolecules: used widely in cancer and viral diseases; receptor proteins on normal cells transformed into cancer biomarkers when cells become cancerous.
- Small molecules: regulate biological processes; Cortisol is a frequent biomarker of psychological stress.
Body Fluids
- Biomarkers can be obtained from body fluids (blood, urine, etc.) minimally or non-invasively, offering an alternative to tissue biopsies.
- Blood is the gold standard biofluid for biomarker analysis.
- Levels of biomarkers in other biofluids (urine, saliva, sweat) may correlate with blood levels.
- Sweat is produced by eccrine and apocrine glands; its pH is typically moderate acidic to neutral (4.5-7.0). Sweat consists primarily of water and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium). Other components include minerals, lactic acid, urea, and proteins (immunoglobulins, glycoproteins).
- Saliva is a clear, mild acidic (pH 6-7) mucoserous secretion containing electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium), bicarbonate, phosphates, immunoglobulins, proteins, enzymes, mucins, and nitrogenous products (urea, ammonia).
- Urine analysis provides information on organ function, especially kidney function, and assesses body homeostasis. A normal urine sample does not have significant amounts of glucose, bicarbonate, or albumin. Albuminuria is a diagnostic index for chronic kidney disease.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid in the brain and spinal cord. CSF is a source of brain-derived proteins reflecting molecular changes in the central nervous system (CNS). CSF biomarkers are important in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Biomolecular Detection Assays
- Biocatalytic assays rely on reactions between target analytes and recognition elements (enzymes, whole cells, or tissue slices). Enzymes are commonly used due to their high biocatalytic activity and specificity, with simple designs and minimal instrumentation.
- Affinity-based assays employ non-reactive approaches, converting specific binding between target molecules and biological elements (BREs) into a measurable signal via a transducer.
- Nucleic acid hybridization-based assays measure the annealing of complementary nucleic acid strands, using techniques like PCR and LAMP.
Types of health conditions
- Infectious diseases
- Chronic/organ-related diseases
- Cancers
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Explore the critical aspects of biomolecular detection assays and molecular biomarkers in this quiz. Understand the roles of predictive, prognostic, and diagnostic biomarkers, and learn how macromolecules and small molecules function in disease detection and management. Test your knowledge on the multifaceted applications of biomolecular detection in health and disease.