In the present work, two aptamer-based probes and related sensor systems were developed with chemiluminescence signaling. The detection was based on "turning-on" chemiluminescence with switching "off" of the resonance energy transfer after the aptamer's recognition of the target molecule. In this design, a DNA/aptamer duplex linked a chemiluminescence group and a gold nanoparticle together. ...

We have developed a luminescence-measurement system for liquid bio/chemiluminescence that can obtain quantitative luminescence spectra as the absolute total number of luminescence photons at each wavelength or photon energy and quantum yields. Calibration of light-collection efficiency in the system is performed with a reference double-plate cell. This method is applicable to sample cells of an...

In vivo detection of free radicals on a quantitative basis is essential for an establishment of their role in membrane, protein, and cell and tissue damage. This article compares optical methods, including chemiluminescence, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and NMR methods for the study of free radicals and free radical damage, especially reperfusion injury neutrophil accumulation 6 hr aft...

A highly sensitive flow injection-chemiluminescence detection (FI-CL) method based on pyrogallol (Pg) chemiluminescent reagent (CLreagent) oxidized by periodate for the determination of propranolol is presented. The presented method is an indirect CL detection method based on the CL emission generated during the oxidation of Pg with the excess of periodate that remains after oxidation of propra...

The chemiluminescence of gallic acid by hydrogen peroxide had completely inhibited by the presence of ascorbate. After ascorbate had disappeared by oxidation, chemiluminescence returned. The concentration of gallic acid was virtually unchanged by presence of ascorbate, but started to decrease after the disappearance of ascorbate. This might be attributable to the rapid reduction of quinone, whi...

The Tg.AC transgenic mouse model (2) is under evaluation by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) as an adjunct to the conventional two-year bioassay for the identification of chemical carcinogens. The short-term, 26week bioassay relies on the empirical observation that Tg.AC transgenic mice produce skin papillomas when topically treated with chemical carcinogens (1,3). Ongoing studies in our l...

A new method for the determination of the herbicide diuron, using a flow injection manifold and photoinduced chemiluminescence detection, is presented. The pesticide, in basic medium, was irradiated on-line with UV light (254 nm) for 53 s. A short discussion about the possible irradiation products is included. The chemiluminescent response of the photoproducts was induced by oxidation with pota...

A novel one-pot method for the synthesis of chemiluminescence functionalized AgNPs has been reported and an ECL sensor has been developed for the detection of M. tuberculosis DNA.

Chemiluminescence probes are considered to be among the most sensitive diagnostic tools that provide high signal-to-noise ratio for various applications such as DNA detection and immunoassays. We have developed a new molecular methodology to design and foresee light-emission properties of turn-ON chemiluminescence dioxetane probes suitable for use under physiological conditions. The methodology...