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Sensor based on Förster resonance energy transfer with quantum dot
Lišková, Marcela ; Datinská, Vladimíra ; Klepárník, Karel ; Foret, František
Förster resonance energy transfers (FRET) are based on the nonradiative transfer of energy between a donor and acceptor dye in the distance 1-10 nm. With respect to this, quantum dots (QDs) with a high absorbance can serve as suitable donors of energy in FRET. Here, we present architectures of two sensors based on QD conjugates useful in imaging and diagnostics of cancer. One sensor, based on an oligonucleotide conjugate, can be used for the detection of complementary oligonucletide chains. The other was designed for the detection of enzymes inside cells.
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Micropreparative solution isoelectric focusing of peptides and proteins in nonwoven strip
Duša, Filip ; Šlais, Karel
Recently we devised a new instrument for micropreparative analysis [1]. It is based on solution phase isoelectric focusing (sIEF) performed in a narrow channel (approximately 2 – 4 mm wide) with a strip of nonwoven fabric serving as the analysis bed. The strip can be precut before an analysis to make harvesting of fractions easier. Isoelectric focusing is driven by a programmable electrophoretic power supply. Progress of analysis is monitored by addition of colored isoelectric point (pI) markers. Usually sIEF runs are performed overnight. Evaporation of water is one of crucial features of analysis and it forces free liquid to shrink into the nonwoven fabric strip. Moreover, water evaporation increases liquid viscosity by altering ethylene glycol/water ratio. Fractions can be harvested simply by collecting and washing precut segments after the sIEF run. In this paper we used sIEF device for purification of caseinomacropeptide (CMP) from crude whey. Obtained fractions were further analyzed by HPLC. From acquired data a plot with chromatograms of all fractions was constructed to show purification profile of CMP. We proved that the new instrument is capable of quantitative purification of CMP complex from a globulin fraction.
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Filtration microcartridge and capillary isoelectric focusing for the analysis low number of microorganisms in real samples
Kubesová, Anna ; Horká, Marie ; Šalplachta, Jiří ; Horký, J.
At present, detection and identification of microorganisms in real biological samples needs very sensitive methods for correct diagnosis and therapy in medical practice, biotechnology, agriculture, food safety and quality etc. Accordingly, it is essential to develop new cheap techniques for pathogen identification, particularly for pathogen in complex biological samples. Pre-concentration, separation, and sensitive detection of whole cells in one step are great potential and advantage for detection of pathogens in low concentration. Combination of filtration microcartridge and capillary isoelectric focusing was developed for pre-concentration and pre-separation of microorganisms from real suspensions and the possibility its application to real samples was verified.
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