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The key takeaway point here is that several experimental demonstrations of magnetic assays for virus detection based on GMRs, and the reported LODs indicate that GMR-based bioassay is one of the promising candidates for the on-site, rapid, and sensitive detection of COVID The first-ever proof-of-concept MTJ as a biosensor was reported by Grancharov et al.

Since then, there have been several attempts to employ MTJs as biosensors. In the year of , Sharma et al. The excellent sensitivity and specificity of the microfluidic integrated MTJ platform could pave the way for a lab-on-chip multiplexed apparatus and the POC detection of pathogenic antigens. Very recently, Li et al. B Photograph of the microfluidic channel integrated with the MTJ biosensors to facilitate the handling of extremely small sample volumes.

Top panels show the photographs of sensor areas after magnetic bead immobilization. Reproduced with permission from ref With improved circuitry design and the ease of nanofabrication, there is a trend to use MTJ sensors for bioassays.

Gervasoni et al. The requirement for top electrodes increases the distance between the MNPs bound to the surface and the free layer of the MTJ sensor. Because the stray fields of the MNPs decay rapidly with an increase of the distance, the sensitivity of the MTJ sensors is often sacrificed despite their high TMR ratio.

Furthermore, the difficulty to achieve high linearity and low coercivity also remains a challenge for MTJs. More dedicated designs of the stack structure and the fabrication process are needed to take full advantage of the high signal level induced by the large TMR ratio.

MPS was first reported by Nikitin et al. Nowadays, there are two excitation field modes of MPS platforms that have been frequently reported: the monofrequency and dual-frequency modes. In a monofrequency MPS platform, one sinusoidal magnetic field with frequency f is applied and higher odd harmonics at 3f the third harmonic , 5f the fifth harmonic , 7f the seventh harmonic , etc.

The low-frequency field f L periodically magnetizes MNPs, while the high-frequency field f H modulates these higher odd harmonics to the high-frequency range. A Nonlinear magnetic responses of MNPs.

A1—A3 and A4—A6 are the monofrequency and dual-frequency modes, respectively. A1 and A4 are the time-domain excitation fields. A2 and A5 are the time-domain magnetic responses.

A3 and A6 are the MPS spectra extracted from the pick-up coils. B Schematic drawing of the volume-based MPS immunoassay. C Schematic drawing of the surface-based MPS immunoassay. Although both platforms use dynamic magnetic responses of MNPs for characterization, the degrees of freedom are different. The Brownian relaxation process is affected by the liquid viscosity, hydrodynamic volume of MNP, and temperature note: other factors such as the magnetic field amplitude, dipolar interactions between neighboring MNPs, magnetic properties of MNPs such as saturation magnetization, anisotropy, etc.

Thus, Brownian relaxation is inhibited but is still the dominant relaxation mechanism, and magnetic responses are weakened. Larger phase lags between the magnetic moments and external fields are detected, and lower harmonic amplitudes are observed from the MPS spectra. In this volume-based MPS platform, immunoassay is achieved by monitoring the reduced rotational freedom of MNPs in the testing suspension.

On the other hand, in the surface-based MPS platform, surface-functionalized MNPs are captured to a solid substrate i. Orlov et al. In their work, multiplexing is realized by combining the MPS platform with lateral-flow measurement. The lateral-flow method is based on various optical labels such as latex, Au, Ag, and QDs, with this method alone, it is difficult to achieve high-sensitivity, quantitative immunoassays, especially in opaque media.

Herein, the authors combined three test strips in a cartridge. The anti-BoNT capture antibodies labeled as capture Ab in the figure are deposited onto the nitrocellulose membrane labeled as test line. The corresponding MNP—detection antibody complexes labeled as MP-Ab in the figure are deposited on the conjugation pad. During an assay process, the testing sample is deposited onto the sample pad and the fluid migrates along the test strip under capillary action. The target analytes bind to MP-Ab and capture Ab on the test line.

The magnetic signal amplitudes recorded by MPS [labeled as the magnetic particle quantification MPQ reader in the figure] are positively correlated with the concentration quantity of target analytes. The multiplexed assay procedures and measuring setup are like the single-plex assay, by replacing the single-plex strip with a cartridge. Using this method, the authors have successfully and simultaneously detected three botulinum toxin stereotypes from complex liquid matrixes such as whole milk and juices.

A Test-strip design based on sandwich-lateral-flow assay. D Multiplexed assay setup: several single-plex test strips with dissimilar positions of the test lines are combined in a miniature cartridge. The cartridge with a sample deposited onto its front end is inserted into the portable MPQ reader i.

Reproduced from ref The authors successfully combined the MPS method with the lateral-flow method. By the conjugation of different capture antibodies onto different locations of a test strip, a multiplexed assay platform is achieved. By replacement of the optical labels with MNPs, the measurements can analyze media regardless of the optical properties, offering sensitivities on the level of laboratory-based quantitative methods.

The 3D porous filter surfaces are immobilized with capture antibodies specific to a definite toxin. These as-prepared solid-phase filter immobilized with antibodies can be stored for a long time without compromising the properties.

In the express MIA, samples are dispensed simultaneously through all of the tips by an electronic pipet. In the high-volume MIA, the testing sample is pumped through the 3D fiber filters and the sample volume is determined by the pumping rate and time. In this step, the target analytes flowing through 3D porous filters are captured by the capture antibodies from the solid-phase filter.

Further steps are the same for both formats. After the samples are passed through the filters, each filter is washed to removed unbound reagents. Then 7 min of dispensing of the detection antibody—MNP complexes is carried out followed by another cycle of the washing step. A Schematic drawing of 3D porous filters as a solid-phase immunoassay substrate in a cylinder. D SEM image of cylindrical 3D fiber filters.

In June , Pietschmann et al. Varying concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 antispike—protein antibodies in phosphate-buffered saline PBS and human serum samples are spiked through the surface, followed by a washing step to remove unbound antibodies.

Then biotinylated secondary antibodies are added, followed by another washing step. They achieved LODs of 2. It shows better sensitivity and a wider detection range than the commonly used analytical biochemistry assay ELISA. However, negative control groups are PBS and serum without antispike—protein antibodies.

The detection of antibodies can provide a larger window of time for the indirect detection of SARS-CoV-2 because antibodies are generated in response to the infection. One potential challenge of developing accurate antibody detection is the potential cross-reactivity of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies with antibodies generated against other coronaviruses. Zhang et al. They showed a LOD of 4 nM and 2 pmol for the detection of thrombin.

This pioneering work proves that volume-based MPS can be a promising platform for highly sensitive, versatile bioassay and potentially for future in vivo applications. Wu et al. Each H1N1 nucleoprotein molecule has many epitopes serving as binding sites for IgG polyclonal antibodies. For experimental groups I—VII, different concentrations of H1N1 nucleoprotein are mixed with polyclonal antibody—MNP complexes, and the concentrations from highest to lowest are 4.

Because of the varying abundancies of target analytes i. With the anchoring of polyclonal antibodies onto MNPs, a small decrease in the harmonic amplitude is observed from sample VIII compared to sample IX, which proves the successful conjugation of antibodies on MNPs, and as a result, the hydrodynamic size slightly increases.

The experimental group sample I shows a substantial decrease in the harmonic amplitudes due to H1N1-nucleoprotein-induced MNP clustering. The hydrodynamic size increases after the anchoring of antibodies onto MNPs and then further increases in the presence of H1N1 nucleoprotein.

The H1N1 nucleoprotein causes a noticeable size peak shift from 46 to 59 nm. In addition, the bump between and nm indicates the presence of MNP clusters. A Sample preparation flowcharts. C Example of the third and fifth harmonics along varying driving field frequencies collected by the MPS system. This one-step, wash-free, volume-based MPS detection scheme allows for immunoassay on minimally processed biological samples and handling by nontechnicians with minimum training requirements.

Because the magnetic signals come for the whole volume of MNP suspension, removing the unbound MNPs from the sample could ensure higher detection sensitivity for this type of volume-based assay mode. The basic properties of NMR will be elaborated herein.

When an external static magnetic field, H 0 , is applied along the z direction, the nuclear spin behaves like a small magnetic bar and precesses about the field direction with a Larmor frequency. Upon removal of this external field, the nuclear spins are randomized, showing zero net magnetization on the macroscopic level. When a radio-frequency RF pulse is applied orthogonal to the static field H 0 , these nuclei are flipped toward the x — y plane. When the RF pulse is removed, these nuclei relax back to equilibrium states.

The RF coils monitor the transverse and longitudinal magnetizations of these nuclear spins by means of measuring the magnetic flux. The longitudinal relaxation time T 1 is the time taken for the z -component of the nuclear spin magnetization to return to its thermal equilibrium value, and the transverse relaxation time T 2 is the measure of the decay of net magnetization in the x — y plane perpendicular to H 0.

The reciprocals of T 1 and T 2 are known as the longitudinal and transverse relaxation rates R 1 and R 2 , respectively. For most bioassay applications, NMR detects the MNP-labeled targets by measuring the precessional signal of the 1 H proton from the whole sample volume. In this way, the NMR platform is categorized as one type of volume-based immunoassay method.

Note that NMR-based immunoassay platform is also called magnetic relaxation switching. In addition, the NMR-based detection intrinsically benefits from signal amplification and is able to achieve high sensitivity.

As the monodispersed MNPs aggregate upon binding to targets, the clusters can efficiently dephase the nuclear spins of the surrounding water protons, resulting in decreased T 2 relaxation time. The reverse is also true upon cluster disassembly.

In order to optimize the MNPs for enhanced relaxivity of the water protons under a given field, the Solomon—Bloembergen—Morgan SBM theory was reported for the physical interpretation of nuclear spin relaxation in paramagnetic solutions. A MNP-induced spatial and temporal disturbances in the homogeneity and strength of the local magnetic field.

B Schematic drawing of the working principle of the NMR-based biosensor for pathogen detection. C Schematic view of the magnet assembly and NMR probe design. D Photograph of a portable NMR device.

Parts C and D were reproduced with permission from ref Copyright The Royal Society of Chemistry. A highly homogeneous static field H 0 is the prerequisite for a high-sensitivity NMR platform. Such systems require highly homogeneous samples, coils, a container, and susceptibility matching, which are the major obstacles toward miniaturizing NMR.

As mentioned in section 3. The magnetic separation and filtration are not necessary but are favored for high-sensitivity immunoassays. Issadore et al. The magnet, microcoils, and RF matching circuits are assembled into a thermally insulating shell.

Samples are loaded to polyimide tubes and inserted into the microcoil bore for NMR measurements. A modular coil is plugged into the system to accommodate sample volumes i.

This portable NMR platform with automatic measurement setting tuning provides users with an easy-to-use interface and offers a sensitive on-site diagnosis. With these capabilities, it is expected that an NMR hand-held device can be an essential tool for personal care and accurate diagnostics for infectious diseases in rural areas and mitigates the healthcare burden.

Recent advances in micro- and nanofabrication have accelerated the development of portable NMR devices. Alocilja and Luo reported the detection of foodborne bacteria E. In their work, the bacteria are labeled with MNPs through antibody—pathogen interactions. A 20—30 min filtration step is carried out and followed by 1 min of NMR signal collection. Liong et al. All of the components and steps are integrated into a fluidic cartridge for simplified on-chip assays. The amplicons are captured by polymeric beads that are coated with complementary capture DNA strands.

A Assay procedure. The entire cartridge is disposable. C SEM image of the bead captured by the membrane filter. Copyright Springer Nature. In addition to the bioassay applications, saturation-transfer-difference STD NMR has emerged as a robust tool for characterizing protein binding and ligand screening. Yue et al. Vasile et al. Herein, we have reviewed different magnetic nanosensors and included the most representative literatures.

The advantages and disadvantages of each platform are listed and compared in Table 2. It should be noted that the pros and cons listed in Table 2 are based technology but not on theoretical limiting values. To evaluate a bioassay platform, the assay sensitivity positive percent agreement and specificity negative percent agreement are usually of interest.

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