PHAR 4813
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What triggers the release of the nanoparticle in the S.aureus protease biosensor?

  • Magnetic attraction
  • Direct contact with gold
  • Exposure to light
  • Enzymatic cleavage of the amide bond (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the external magnets in the biosensor system?

  • To immobilize the sensor
  • To cool the sensor platform
  • To attract nanoparticles for detection (correct)
  • To enhance color resolution
  • What does the color change from black to gold in the S.aureus protease biosensor signify?

  • Successful enzymatic activity (correct)
  • Binding of aptamer
  • Presence of M.tuberculosis
  • Loss of substrate
  • In the aptamer-based Latent TB Infection Test, what is the role of the 3’-biotin-labelled aptamer?

    <p>To recognize mannose-capped lipoarabinomannan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using horseradish peroxidase (HRP) in the Latent TB Infection Test?

    <p>To catalyze the oxidation of TMB (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is NOT required for a bacterial surveillance method?

    <p>Complexity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the detection method used in the Latent TB Infection Test?

    <p>It employs colorimetric detection. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the reaction between HRP and TMB in the presence of hydrogen peroxide?

    <p>Change of TMB from colorless to blue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the quantitation limit for ManLAM when detecting bacteria?

    <p>10^4 CFU/mL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following properties is dependent on particle size?

    <p>Melting point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the high ratio of surface area to volume in nanoscale materials contribute to?

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    How is the recombinant hepatitis B vaccine produced?

    <p>By inserting a plasmid into yeast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of nanoparticles allows for strong absorption at specific wavelengths?

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    What historical milestone is associated with the recombinant hepatitis B vaccine?

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    Why do gold nanoparticles display a red color in dispersion?

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    What does nanoscience primarily deal with?

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    What is a consequence of decreasing particle size to below 5 nm in gold particles?

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    What does the term 'nanoscale' emphasize in materials science?

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    What is the primary purpose of biologicals in medical applications?

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    What document must be listed for a Class 1 application in the therapeutic goods regulation?

    <p>Schedule 16 of Therapeutic Goods Regulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a use of biologicals?

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    Which class of application does not require Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)?

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    What major legislation regulates genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia?

    <p>Gene Technology Act 2000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the User's Guide in relation to the Gene Technology Act?

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    Which of the following materials is currently listed in Schedule 16 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulation for Class 1 application?

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    Which option best describes the outcome of the Gene Technology Act 2000?

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    What phenomenon describes the collective oscillation of conduction band electrons in response to incident light?

    <p>Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the size of metal nanoparticles affect their surface plasmon resonance?

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    What effect does aggregation of nanoparticles have on the surface plasmon band?

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    Which of the following trends is exhibited by the emission color of quantum dots as their size increases?

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    Which characteristic of Au nanorods influences their longitudinal surface plasmon resonance?

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    What happens to the band gap of quantum dots as their size increases?

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    What type of light emission is observed when electrons in quantum dots return to the valence band?

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    How does uneven excitation of free electrons in larger nanoparticles affect surface plasmon resonance?

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    What is a liposome?

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    Which of the following statements about localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) is correct?

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    What is the primary model currently used to describe mRNA-LNPs?

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    As of 2023, what is projected to be the global market size for protein therapeutics?

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    What mechanism allows semaglutide to enhance its absorption in the stomach?

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    Which generation of therapeutic proteins is defined by modified structures to improve specificity and efficacy?

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    Why must proteins typically be injected rather than taken orally?

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    What is a significant milestone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes as mentioned in the content?

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    Which type of nanocarrier is designed to respond to external stimuli such as light or temperature?

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    What is the purpose of PEGylation in therapeutic proteins?

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    What is the role of GLP-1 in the human body?

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    What does the Therapeutic Goods Act, 1989 aim to ensure?

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    Which type of medicines includes those that require a prescription?

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    What is the expected outcome of oral administration of semaglutide regarding hypoglycemia risk?

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    Which development pathway is NOT typically part of medical devices?

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    What is the role of the protein capsid in viral vectors?

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    Why are lentiviral and retroviral vectors particularly suited for dividing cells?

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    What gene is targeted by the Luxturna therapy to restore vision?

    <p>RPE65 gene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compound is Lipofectamine primarily composed of?

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    What is the primary function of small interfering RNA (siRNA)?

    <p>To inhibit gene expression by targeting mRNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) is true?

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    What type of RNA molecules are primarily involved in RNA interference (RNAi)?

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    Which factor is crucial for the success of siRNA therapy in vivo?

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    Patisiran is primarily used to treat which condition?

    <p>Hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cellular component is primarily targeted by the lipid nanoparticles used in siRNA delivery?

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    Which of the following vaccines instructs cells to produce the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein?

    <p>Comirnaty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism allows siRNA to guide the cleavage of target mRNA?

    <p>Formation of the activated RNA-induced silencing complex (siRISC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    S.aureus Protease Biosensor

    A biosensor that uses magnetic nanoparticles conjugated to a peptide substrate to detect S.aureus protease activity.

    ECL Detection

    Measures the colour change in the biosensor that happens upon enzymatic cleavage, leading to the detection of a substrate.

    Magnetic Nanoparticles

    Small particles that are attracted to magnets, used to detect enzymatic reactions.

    Aptamer-based Latent TB Infection Test

    A test that uses aptamers to detect the presence of M. tuberculosis, utilizing a colour change for detection.

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    Mannose-capped Lipoarabinomannan (ManLAM)

    A glycolipid found in M. tuberculosis cell walls, recognized by specific aptamers for diagnosis.

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    Colorimetric Detection

    A method of detecting and quantifying a substance by measuring a colour change.

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    Bacterial Surveillance Method Requirements

    A surveillance method must be sensitive, specific, rapid, reliable, and cost-effective for bacterial detection.

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    3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB)

    A colourless chemical that becomes coloured during oxidation, used in the quantification process of Aptamer-based Latent TB Infection Test.

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    Aptamer

    A molecule that specifically binds to a target, like ManLAM (a bacterial component).

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    Nanoparticle

    A tiny particle, measured in nanometers.

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    Nanoscale

    The realm of structures and properties at the nanometer scale.

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    Surface Area to Volume Ratio

    The ratio of surface area to volume of a structure, high at the nanoscale.

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    Gold Nanoparticles

    Nanoparticles made of gold, with properties different from bulk gold.

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    Melting Point (Gold NPs)

    Melting point of gold nanoparticles is affected by size.

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    Localised Surface Plasmon Resonance

    When light interacts with a metal nanoparticle, causing it to absorb light.

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    Recombinant DNA Technology

    A technique to create a copy of genes for vaccines or other products.

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    Hepatitis B Vaccine

    Vaccine produced by using recombinant DNA technology to produce the antigen.

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    Lipid Nanoparticle-mRNA Formulations

    Nanoparticles using lipids to deliver mRNA, a component of COVID-19 vaccines.

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    Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)

    The collective oscillation of conduction band electrons in resonance with incident light, producing plasmonic electrons through non-radiative excitation.

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    Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR)

    Surface plasmon resonance occurring on nanosized structures.

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    Gold Nanoparticles as Quenchers

    Gold nanoparticles can diminish the intensity of light or other signals in SPR or LSPR systems.

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    Size Dependence of SPR

    The surface plasmon resonance of metal nanoparticles shifts to longer wavelengths (red-shifts) with increasing nanoparticle size.

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    Quantum Dots (QDs)

    Semiconductor nanostructures that confine conduction band electrons and valence band holes in all three spatial dimensions.

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    QD Emission Colour

    The emission colour of QDs changes from blue to green to red as their size increases.

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    Liposomes

    Sealed compartments spontaneously formed by phospholipid bilayers.

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    Nanoparticle Aggregation

    The clustering of nanoparticles, causing a red-shift in surface plasmon band.

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    Quantum Size Effect (QSE)

    Strong size-dependent energy band gap for QDs when their size is small compared to excitation Bohr radius.

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    Nanorod SPR

    Au nanorods exhibit both transverse and longitudinal SPRs, with the longitudinal peaks sensitive to aspect ratio (L/W).

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    Protein capsid

    The protein shell that encloses and protects the viral genome.

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    Lentiviral vector

    A type of viral vector that can integrate its genetic material into the host cell's genome.

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    Retroviral vector

    A type of viral vector that can integrate genetic material into the host cell's genome.

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    Tissue/cell tropism

    A virus's ability to infect certain types of cells or tissues.

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    Restriction endonucleases

    Enzymes that cut DNA at specific sequences.

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    Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

    A method used to amplify specific DNA sequences.

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    Gene therapy

    A technique using genes to treat or prevent disease.

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    Luxturna

    First FDA-approved gene therapy for a genetic eye disease.

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    Non-viral vectors

    Gene delivery methods that do not use viruses.

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    RNA interference (RNAi)

    A biological process that silences specific genes by degrading their mRNA.

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    siRNA

    Small interfering RNA; a type of RNA molecule used to silence gene expression.

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    RISC

    RNA-induced silencing complex; a complex that degrades target mRNA molecules guided by siRNA.

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    Lipid nanoparticles

    Tiny particles made of lipids used to deliver drugs, including siRNA.

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    Patisiran

    First approved siRNA drug to treat a genetic disease.

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    Synthetic mRNA

    Man-made mRNA used for vaccines to trigger immune responses.

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    Biological

    A material derived from human cells or tissues, used to treat, prevent, diagnose, or modify physiological processes in humans.

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    GMO

    Genetically modified organism; an organism with altered genes.

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    Class 1 Biological

    Low-risk biological product needing no GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), listed in the Therapeutic Goods Regulation.

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    Application Process (biologicals)

    Submit application, appropriate fees, potentially listing in Therapeutic Goods Schedule 16, GMP may not be needed.

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    Gene Technology (GT) Act

    National scheme for regulating GMOs and came into effect on 21 June 2001

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    Class 2, 3, or 4 Biological

    High-risk biological products needing GMP; different application processes.

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    Therapeutic Goods Regulation

    Regulation governing therapeutic goods in Australia, including biologicals.

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    Faecal microbiota transplant (FMT)

    A type of biological that is currently listed in the schedule as a class 1 biological needing no GMP, but not a generic biological, in the therapeutic goods regulation.

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    mRNA-LNPs

    Lipid nanoparticles used to deliver mRNA for vaccines and therapies.

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    Core-Shell Model

    Model describing mRNA-LNP structure with a core and surface layer.

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    Exocytosis

    Process of releasing molecules from a cell.

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    First mRNA Vaccine

    First mRNA-based vaccine authorized by the FDA.

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    Protein Therapeutics

    Drugs based on proteins and peptides.

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    Protein Degradation

    Process by which proteins break down.

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    Oral Peptide Therapy

    Delivering peptides through the mouth.

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    GLP-1

    30 amino acid peptide hormone promoting satiety.

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    Semaglutide

    GLP-1 receptor agonist, used to treat type 2 diabetes.

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    Insulin

    Peptide hormone regulating blood glucose.

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    Therapeutic Goods

    Products used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases.

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    Regulatory Approval

    Governmental approval for a product or therapy to enter the market.

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    Stimuli-responsive Nanocarriers

    Nanoparticles that release drugs based on specific cues.

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    Nanotechnology-based delivery

    Using nanotechnology to transport drugs and proteins.

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    First Generation

    Therapeutic proteins with native sequences.

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