研究目的
To investigate the effects of organophosphate (chlorpyrifos) exposure on human red blood cells using simultaneous photoreduction and Raman spectroscopy to detect oxidative stress and membrane damage.
研究成果
The method enabled detection of chlorpyrifos-induced oxidative stress in RBCs at low concentrations (as low as 10 ppb), indicating suppression of antioxidant mechanisms and leading to hemichrome formation and membrane damage. This suggests a potential role in disease pathogenesis due to oxidative stress accumulation.
研究不足
The study is limited to in vitro conditions and may not fully replicate in vivo scenarios. Laser-induced photodamage could affect results, and the mechanisms of photoreduction are not fully understood. The sample size and donor variability might influence generalizability.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used a 532 nm laser for simultaneous photoreduction and Raman spectroscopy of single red blood cells (RBCs) to detect changes in hemoglobin states due to chlorpyrifos exposure. A 1064 nm laser was used for optical trapping to manipulate cells. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was employed to observe membrane damage.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
RBCs were obtained from healthy human blood donors, separated and washed with phosphate buffer saline (PBS), and suspended in buffer with bovine serum albumin (BSA). Chlorpyrifos, H2O2, and 3-Aminotriazole were added at various concentrations for incubation.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes a frequency-doubled Nd:YVO4 laser (Verdi-5, Coherent Inc.), inverted microscope (Axiovert 135TV, Carl Zeiss), spectrograph (Shamrock SR-303i, Andor Corp.), CCD camera (iDus 401-BRDD, Andor Corp.), Nd:YAG laser (Compass, Coherent Inc.), Ti:Sapphire laser (Mira, Coherent Inc.), absorption spectrophotometer (Cintra), AFM (NT-MDT, SOLVER-PRO, Russia), and various chemicals (e.g., chlorpyrifos from Sigma Aldrich). Materials include polystyrene particles for calibration, glutaraldehyde for fixation, and fluorescent probes.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
RBCs were exposed to chlorpyrifos concentrations (1 ppb to 1000 ppm) and incubated. Raman spectra were recorded using 532 nm and 785 nm lasers at specific powers and exposure times. AFM imaging was performed on fixed cells. Additional experiments involved H2O2 and 3-Aminotriazole exposures.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Raman spectra were analyzed by comparing peak intensities, Lorentzian peak fitting, and difference spectra. AFM images were used to assess morphological changes. Statistical analysis involved mean spectra from multiple cells.
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Laser
Verdi-5
Coherent Inc.
Used for photoreduction and Raman excitation with 532 nm wavelength.
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Microscope
Axiovert 135TV
Carl Zeiss
Inverted microscope for sample observation and laser introduction.
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Spectrograph
Shamrock SR-303i
Andor Corp.
Used to analyze Raman scattered light.
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CCD Camera
iDus 401-BRDD
Andor Corp.
Back-illuminated CCD for detecting Raman signals.
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Laser
Compass
Coherent Inc.
Nd:YAG laser for optical trapping with 1064 nm wavelength.
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Laser
Mira
Coherent Inc.
Ti:Sapphire laser for NIR Raman excitation with 785 nm wavelength.
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Absorption Spectrophotometer
Cintra
Used for UV absorption spectroscopy of chemicals.
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Atomic Force Microscope
SOLVER-PRO
NT-MDT
Used for imaging surface topography of RBCs in non-contact mode.
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Polystyrene Particles
Polysciences
Used for calibration of the spectrometer.
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Chlorpyrifos
Sigma Aldrich Corp.
Organophosphate pesticide used for exposure experiments.
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H2O2
Rankem
Oxidative agent used in experiments.
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3-Aminotriazole
Sigma Aldrich Corp.
Inhibitor of anti-oxidant catalase.
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Catalase
Sigma Aldrich Corp.
Enzyme used in absorption spectroscopy studies.
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DCFHDA
29,79-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate
Molecular Probes
Fluorescent probe for detecting oxidative stress.
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