A universal assay strategy for sensitive and simultaneous quantitation of multiplex tumor markers based on the stirring rod-immobilized DNA-LaMnO3 perovskite-metal ions encoded probes
TALANTA
Authors: Wang, Wenhai; Wang, Qiqin; Xie, Hongzhen; Wu, Dazhen; Gan, Ning
Abstract
It was extremely urgent to develop some simultaneous and sensitive biosensors for detecting multiplex serum tumor markers (TMs) for early screening of cancers. Herein, a multiplex assay was developed based on the DNA-LaMnO3 (DNA-LMO) perovskite encoded probes and targets mediated competitive replacement strategy. Alpha fetoprotein (AFP), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and prostate specific antigen (PSA) markers were employed as representative target TMs. Aptasensor is prepared by a series of DNA-LMO-M encode probes which were prepared by three hyperbranched DNA firstly immobilized on LMO encapsulating Pb, Cd or Cu ions. Then, three TMs aptamers were labeled on the stirring-rod and hybridized with the probes. After the developed encoded probes was incubated the TMs, the encoded probes corresponding to different TMs can be released into the supernatant through the competitive replacement. The inner metal ion can be simultaneously detected by square wave voltammetry corresponding to various TMs. Since the stirring rod can enrich many encoded probes containing a lot of metal ions, multiplex signal amplification can be realized. Due to the enrichment and easy separation of the stirring rod, the signal-to-noise ratio was also obviously improved and thus to results in good sensitivity and accuracy. Moreover, it took only 20 min to detect three targets which much faster than many same types of aptasensor. Under the optimal conditions, the low detection limit for CEA (3.6 x 10(-4) ng/mL), AFP (3.4 x 10(-4) ng/mL) and PSA (2.8 x 10(-4) ng/mL) were obtained. Therefore, this method is likely to be used for early and sensitive screening of tumors.
Ply-drop design of non-conventional laminated composites using Bayesian optimization
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
Authors: Yamaguchi, Koshiro; Phenisee, Sean E.; Chen, Zhisong; Salviato, Marco; Yang, Jinkyu
Abstract
Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) technology enables the efficient production of large carbon fiber reinforced composite structures with complex surfaces. AFP has a wide range of tow placement angles, and the users can design layup angles so that they can tailor the performance of the structure. However, despite the design freedom, the industry generally adopts a layering of 0 degrees, 90 degrees, and +/- 45 degrees ply-drop angles. Here, we demonstrate the optimization of ply-drop angles of non-conventional composites. Specifically, we use classical laminate theory and Bayesian optimization to achieve better layup angles in terms of stiffness, Tsai-Wu failure criteria, and manufacturing time. Our approach shows its effectiveness in designing carbon fiber composite structures using unconventional angles in their mechanical properties and production efficiency. Our method has the potential to be used for more complex scenarios, such as the production of curved surfaces and the utilization of finite element analysis.