The Fabrication of a La2Sn2O7/ f-HNT Composite for Non-Enzymatic Electrochemical Detection of 3-Nitro-l-tyrosine in Biological Samples

Biosensors (Basel). 2023 Jul 10;13(7):722. doi: 10.3390/bios13070722.

Abstract

Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), including 3-nitro-l-tyrosine, play a dual role in human health, inducing oxidative damage and regulating cellular functions. Early and accurate detection of such molecules, such as L-tyrosine in urine, can serve as critical biomarkers for various cancers. In this study, we aimed to enhance the electrochemical detection of these molecules through the synthesis of La2Sn2O7/f-HNT nanocomposites via a simple hydrothermal method. Detailed structural and morphological characterizations confirmed successful synthesis, consistent with our expected outcomes. The synthesized nanocomposites were utilized as nanocatalysts in electrochemical sensors, showing a notable limit of the detection of 0.012 µM for the real-time detection of 3-nitro-l-tyrosine. These findings underscore the potential of nanomaterial-based sensors in advancing early disease detection with high sensitivity, furthering our understanding of cellular oxidative processes.

Keywords: 3-nitro-l-tyrosine; La2Sn2O7; electrochemical biosensor; f-HNT; real-time sensing.

MeSH terms

  • Electrochemical Techniques* / methods
  • Electrodes
  • Humans
  • Nanocomposites*
  • Reactive Oxygen Species
  • Tyrosine

Substances

  • 3-nitrotyrosine
  • Tyrosine
  • Reactive Oxygen Species

Grants and funding

This research was funded by Cheng Shiu University-(MOST 111-2637-E-230-001), the National Cheng Kung University, and the National Taipei University of Technology.