Advances in Exosome Analysis Methods with an Emphasis on ElectrochemistryExosomes, small extracellular vesicles, are released by various cell types. They are found in bodily fluids, including blood, urine, serum, and saliva, and play essential roles in intercellular communication. Exosomes contain various biomarkers, such as nucleic acids and proteins, that reflect the status of their parent cells. Since they influence tumorigenesis and metastasis in cancer patients, exosomes are excellent noninvasive potential indicators for early cancer detection. Aptamers with specific binding properties have distinct advantages over antibodies, making them effective versatile bioreceptors for the detection of exosome biomarkers. Here, we review various aptamer-based exosome detection approaches based on signaling methods, such as fluorescence, colorimetry, and chemiluminescence, focusing on electrochemical strategies that are easier, costeffective, and more sensitive than others. Further, we discuss the clinical applications of electrochemical exosome analysis strategies as well as future research directions in this field.
DNA-templated copper nanoclusters (CuNCs) have limited
applications
because of their low fluorescence stability (several tens of minutes).
In this study, we prepared CuNCs with improved temporal fluorescence
stability by introducing fructose into the CuNC synthesis process
and optimizing the reaction conditions. The inclusion of fructose
increased the operating lifetime of CuNCs by approximately 5200-fold
from 30 min to 108 days and improved their stability against heat,
acids, and bases compared to CuNCs synthesized under original conditions.
In addition, the fluorescence signal of CuNCs was maintained for a
significantly longer time when stored at refrigeration (4 °C)
and freezing (−20 °C) temperatures. Importantly, this
method did not require the addition of substances other than fructose
or any additional physicochemical treatment to maintain the fluorescence
of DNA-templated CuNCs for more than several tens of days. As such,
this study could serve as a basis to improve the stability of CuNCs
for various applications.
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