Aptamers 101: aptamer discovery and in vitro applications in biosensors and separations

LF Yang, M Ling, N Kacherovsky, SH Pun - Chemical Science, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Aptamers are single-stranded nucleic acids that bind and recognize targets much like
antibodies. Recently, aptamers have garnered increased interest due to their unique …

Aptamer based biosensor platforms for neurotransmitters analysis

Z Hu, Y Li, G Figueroa-Miranda, S Musall, H Li… - TrAC Trends in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Neurotransmitters control the signal transmission in chemical synapses via their release
from the presynaptic neuron and subsequent binding and activation of receptors in the …

SCORe: SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant RBD-binding DNA aptamer for multiplexed rapid detection and pseudovirus neutralization

LF Yang, N Kacherovsky, J Liang, SJ Salipante… - Analytical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
During the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, several SARS-CoV-2 variants
of concern emerged, including the Omicron variant, which has enhanced infectivity and …

Aptamers targeting membrane proteins for sensor and diagnostic applications

N Kara, N Ayoub, H Ilgu, D Fotiadis, M Ilgu - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Many biological processes (physiological or pathological) are relevant to membrane
proteins (MPs), which account for almost 30% of the total of human proteins. As such, MPs …

Aptamer‐based strategies against SARS‐CoV‐2 viruses

Y Huang, X Chen, J Zhang, W Tian, S Liu… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The COVID‐19 pandemic, caused by SARS‐CoV‐2, has seriously threatened human life
and security in recent years and has had a serious impact on economic development. A …

Development of a Novel DNA Aptamer Targeting Colorectal Cancer Cell‐Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles as a Potential Diagnostic and Therapeutic Agent

BS Cha, YJ Jang, ES Lee, DY Kim… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Colorectal cancer (CRC) as the second leading cause of global cancer deaths poses critical
challenges in clinical settings. Cancer‐derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), which are …

Kinetic capillary electrophoresis in screening oligonucleotide libraries for protein binders

ATH Le, SM Krylova, SN Krylov - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Identifying protein binders is the first step in drug discovery. The combinatorial approach, in
which a library of compounds is subjected to affinity screening against a target protein, is a …

Aptamer-based assembly systems for SARS-CoV-2 detection and therapeutics

Y Dong, J Wang, L Chen, H Chen, S Dang… - Chemical Society …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Nucleic acid aptamers are oligonucleotide chains with molecular recognition properties.
Compared with antibodies, aptamers show advantages given that they are readily produced …

The Development of Aptamer-Based Gold Nanoparticle Lateral Flow Test Strips for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 S Proteins on the Surface of Cold-Chain Food …

X Li, J Wang, G Yang, X Fang, L Zhao, Z Luo, Y Dong - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
The COVID-19 pandemic over recent years has shown a great need for the rapid, low-cost,
and on-site detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). In …

Comparative Characterization of Diverse DNA Aptamers for Recognition of Spike Proteins of Multiple SARS‐CoV‐2 Variants

Z Zhang, J Li, R Amini, A Mansfield, J Gu… - Analysis & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Many DNA aptamers have been reported to target the spike protein (S‐protein) of SARS‐
CoV‐2. These aptamers display different affinities or recognize different epitopes of the S …