A fluorometric and colorimetric dual-signal nanoplatform for ultrasensitive visual monitoring of the activity of alkaline phosphatase

J Mater Chem B. 2021 Apr 7;9(13):2998-3004. doi: 10.1039/d0tb02531c. Epub 2021 Feb 26.

Abstract

Considering the limited sensitivity and accuracy of single-signal assay strategies, the multi-signal assay strategy has sparked significant excitement in recent years. In this study, for the first time, we reported a one-pot method in situ synthesis of carbon-containing nanoparticles (CNPs) via p-aminophenol (AP) and diethylenetriamine (DETA). The CNP solution exhibits yellow and light blue fluorescence under UV-light. Moreover, the CNPs exhibited excellent photoluminescence stability even under extreme conditions. Inspired by the alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-triggered specific catalytic reaction, we constructed an ultrasensitive fluorescence and colorimetric two-channel strategy for monitoring the ALP activity. By optimizing the detection parameters, the detection limits for both fluorometric and colorimetric were 0.05 mU mL-1. Moreover, the strategy showed high specificity and was successfully applied to monitor the ALP activity level in human serum samples. The analytical strategy opened a new window for the detection of the ALP activity, screening of the ALP inhibitor, and disease diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaline Phosphatase / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Alkaline Phosphatase / blood*
  • Alkaline Phosphatase / metabolism
  • Colorimetry*
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemical synthesis
  • Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry*
  • Fluorometry*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Particle Size

Substances

  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Alkaline Phosphatase