Advancing Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis Accuracy via Dual Detection Fluorescent Nanoprobes

Anal Chem. 2024 Apr 30;96(17):6812-6818. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c00794. Epub 2024 Apr 18.

Abstract

Among the primary threats to human health worldwide, nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a significant factor and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Due to subtle early symptoms, NSCLC patients are diagnosed at advanced stages, resulting in low survival rates. Herein, novel Au-Se bond nanoprobes (NPs) designed for the specific detection of Calpain-2 (CAPN2) and Human Neutrophil Elastase (HNE), pivotal biomarkers in NSCLC, were developed. The NPs demonstrated exceptional specificity and sensitivity toward CAPN2 and HNE, enabling dual-color fluorescence imaging to distinguish between NSCLC cells and normal lung cells effectively. The NPs' performance was consistent across a wide pH range (6.2 to 8.0), and it exhibited remarkable resistance to biological thiol interference, indicating its robustness in complex physiological environments. These findings suggest the nanoprobe is a promising tool for early NSCLC diagnosis, offering a novel approach for enhancing the accuracy of cancer detection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / metabolism
  • Calpain / analysis
  • Calpain / metabolism
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung* / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung* / pathology
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Fluorescent Dyes* / chemistry
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Optical Imaging

Substances

  • Fluorescent Dyes
  • Gold
  • Calpain
  • Biomarkers, Tumor