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6. Detecting and monitoring incontinence associated dermatitis: Does impedance spectroscopy have a part to play?

Author

Owen, Emily J, Heylen, Rachel A, Stewart, Kyle, Winyard, Paul G, and Jenkins, A Toby A

Abstract

In this review, current understanding of the prevention and treatment of Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) is discussed. The need for preventative measures which target specific faecal/urinary irritants is highlighted, including the role of urease inhibitors. There is no existing internationally and clinically accepted method to diagnose and categorise the severity of IAD. Diagnosis currently relies on visual inspection; non-invasive techniques to assess skin barrier function could remove subjectiveness, particularly in darker skin tones. Impedance spectroscopy is a non-invasive technique which can be used to monitor skin barrier function, supporting visual assessments. Six studies (2003–2021) which used impedance to assess dermatitis were reviewed; inflamed skin was distinguishable from healthy skin in each case. This suggests that impedance spectroscopy could be useful in diagnosis early-stage IAD, potentially enabling earlier intervention. Finally, the authors present their initial findings on the role of urease in skin breakdown in an in vivo IAD model, using impedance spectroscopy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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17. Controlling the structure of supramolecular fibre formation for benzothiazole based hydrogels with antimicrobial activity against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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Hilton, Kira lLeighanne Frances, primary, Karamalegkos, Antonis A, additional, Allen, Nyasha, additional, Gwynne, Lauren, additional, Streather, Bree, additional, White, Lisa J., additional, Baker, Karen B, additional, Henry, Samantha A, additional, Williams, George, additional, Shepherd, Helena Jane, additional, Shepherd, Mark, additional, Hind, Charlotte K, additional, Sutton, J. Mark, additional, Jenkins, A. Toby, additional, Mulvihill, Daniel P, additional, Tullet, Jennifer, additional, Ezcurra, Marina, additional, and Hiscock, Jennifer Ruth, additional

Published
2023
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21. A TCF-based fluorescent probe to determine nitroreductase (NTR) activity for a broad-spectrum of bacterial species.

Author

Yan, Kai-Cheng, Gardiner, Jordan E., Sedgwick, Adam C., Thet, Naing, Heylen, Rachel A., James, Tony D., Jenkins, A. Toby A., and He, Xiao-Peng

Subjects
FLUORESCENT probes, BACTERIAL growth, SPECIES, BIOFILMS
Abstract

A nitroreductase (NTR) responsive fluorescent probe with long wavelength fluorescence emission was used to determine the NTR activity of a selection of bacterial species under a range of different bacterial growth conditions ensuring applicability under multiple complex clinical environments, where sensitivity, reaction time, and the detection accuracy were suitable for planktonic cultures and biofilms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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26. The influence of a second ground electrode on hydrogen peroxide production from an atmospheric pressure argon plasma jet and correlation to antibacterial efficacy and mammalian cell cytotoxicity

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Ghimire, Bhagirath, primary, Patenall, Bethany L, additional, Szili, Endre J, additional, Gaur, Nishtha, additional, Lamichhane, Pradeep, additional, Thet, Naing T, additional, Trivedi, Dhruv, additional, Jenkins, Andrew Toby A, additional, and Short, Robert D, additional

Published
2021
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32. Enhancement of hydrogen peroxide production from an atmospheric pressure argon plasma jet and implications to the antibacterial activity of plasma activated water

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Ghimire, Bhagirath, primary, Szili, Endre J, additional, Patenall, Bethany L, additional, Lamichhane, Pradeep, additional, Gaur, Nishtha, additional, Robson, Alexander J, additional, Trivedi, Dhruv, additional, Thet, Naing T, additional, Jenkins, A Toby A, additional, Choi, Eun Ha, additional, and Short, Robert D, additional

Published
2021
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33. The Evaluation of Ester Functionalised TCF‐Based Fluorescent Probes for the Detection of Bacterial Species

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Gwynne, Lauren, primary, Williams, George T., additional, Yan, Kai‐Cheng, additional, Gardiner, Jordan E., additional, Hilton, Kira L. F., additional, Patenall, Bethany L., additional, Hiscock, Jennifer R., additional, Maillard, Jean‐Yves, additional, He, Xiao‐Peng, additional, James, Tony D., additional, Sedgwick, Adam C., additional, and Jenkins, A. Toby A., additional

Published
2021
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37. Long-wavelength TCF-based fluorescence probes for the detection and intracellular imaging of biological thiols† †Electronic supplementary information (ESI) available: All data supporting this study. See DOI: 10.1039/c8cc01661e

Author

Sedgwick, Adam C., Gardiner, Jordan E., Kim, Gyoungmi, Yevglevskis, Maksims, Lloyd, Matthew D., Jenkins, A. Toby A., Bull, Steven D., Yoon, Juyoung, and James, Tony D.

Subjects
Chemistry, Nitriles, Humans, Cysteine, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cisplatin, Furans, Glutathione, Homocysteine, Fluorescence, Fluorescent Dyes, HeLa Cells, Molecular Imaging
Abstract

Two ‘turn on’ TCF-based fluorescence probes were developed for the detection of biological thiols (TCF-GSH and TCFCl-GSH)., Two ‘turn on’ TCF-based fluorescence probes were developed for the detection of biological thiols (TCF-GSH and TCFCl-GSH). TCF-GSH was shown to have a high sensitivity towards glutathione (GSH) with a 0.28 μM limit of detection. Unfortunately, at higher GSH concentrations the fluorescence intensity of TCF-GSH decreased and toxicity was observed for TCF-GSH in live cells. However, TCFCl-GSH was shown to be able to detect GSH at biologically relevant concentrations with a 0.45 μM limit of detection. No toxicity was found for TCFCl-GSH and a clear ‘turn on’ with good photostability was observed for the exogenous addition of GSH, Cys and HCys. Furthermore, TCFCl-GSH was used to evaluate the effects of drug treatment on the levels of GSH in live cells.

Published
2018

38. Surface plasmon fluorescence measurements of human chorionic gonadotrophin: role of antibody orientation in obtaining enhanced sensitivity and limit of detection

Author

Vareiro, Margarida M.L.M., Liu, Jing, Knoll, Wolfgang, Zak, Kris, Williams, David, and Jenkins, A. Toby A.

Subjects
Chorionic gonadotropin -- Research, Chemistry, Analytic -- Research, Antibodies -- Research, Viral antibodies -- Research, Chemistry
Abstract

This paper describes the determination of limits of detection (LODs) of interactions between an antigen, human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), and antibodies, anti-[alpha]-hCG and anti-[beta]-hCG, using a sandwich assay by surface plasmon field-enhanced fluorescence spectroscopy (SPFS). Randomly biotinylated antibodies were adsorbed onto a structured self-assembled monolayer (SAM)--streptavidin matrix, tethered to gold via a SAM consisting of biotinylated thiol molecules interspersed with hydroxyalkanethiol molecules. The influence of the concentration of biotinylated thiol on the binding of biotinylated antibody and its functionality, in terms of its ability to bind to the hCG antigen, was studied. This allowed determination of the optimum biotin--thiol mole fraction in the mixed thiol solution and consequently in the SAM, to maximize binding of hCG of the streptavidin-bound antibody. SPFS studies of the binding of a secondary fluorescently labeled antibody to hCG immobilized on the optimized SAM--streptavidin--antibody layer showed that a LOD of hCG of 2 mIU [mL.sup.-1] (4 x [10.sup.-12] mol [L.sup.-1]) could be realized. The system was further optimized by using a more oriented and organized surface by adsorbing monobiotinylated Fab--hCG in place of the whole antibody. A LOD of 0.3 mIU [mL.sup.-1] (6 x [10.sup.-13] mol [L.sup.-1]) was achieved for this system. This work illustrates the importance of antibody orientation, both on the planar surface and in terms of position of binding site, in maximizing sensor sensitivity.

Published
2005

41. Protein Encapsulation: A Nanocarrier Approach to the Fluorescence Imaging of an Enzyme-Based Biomarker

Author

Jia, Zhiyuan, primary, Han, Hai-Hao, additional, Sedgwick, Adam C., additional, Williams, George T., additional, Gwynne, Lauren, additional, Brewster, James T., additional, Bull, Steven D., additional, Jenkins, A. Toby A., additional, He, Xiao-Peng, additional, Schönherr, Holger, additional, Sessler, Jonathan L., additional, and James, Tony D., additional

Published
2020
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44. Microcontact printing of lipophilic self-assembled monolayers for the attachment of biomimetic lipid bilayers to surfaces

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Jenkins, A. Toby. A., Boden, Neville, Bushby, Richard J., Evans, Stephen. D., Knowles, Peter F., Miles, Robert E., Ogier, Simon. D., Schonherr, Holger, and Vancso, G. Julius

Subjects
Bilayer lipid membranes -- Research, Biomimetics -- Case studies, Biosensors -- Research, Monomolecular films -- Research, Chemistry
Abstract

A study demonstrates the use of the micro-patterning of thiol-terminated lipophilic self-assembled monolayers to support planar lipid bilayer membranes which satisfy the critical criteria required for use as potential biosensors. This new method involving the integration of microcontact printing and self-assembly of lipid vesicles enables the construction of a tethered biomimetic membrane. Experimental methods and results are discussed.

Published
1999

46. Dye Displacement Assay for Saccharides using Benzoxaborole Hydrogels

Author

Lampard, Emma V., Sedgwick, Adam C., Sombuttan, Thitima, Williams, George T., Wannalerse, Boontana, Jenkins, A. Toby A., Bull, Steven D., and James, Tony D.

Subjects
boronic acids, Communication, colorimetric detection, dye displacement assays, glucose, saccharides, Communications
Abstract

Dye displacement assays are a simple but effective method to determine the concentration of target analytes. Previously, we have shown that phenylboronic acid pinacol ester hydrogels (borogels) can be used to develop a boronic acid–Alizarin red S dye displacement assay for the determination of fructose (orange to red). In this work, benzoxaborole hydrogels (BOBgels) were developed, and these BOBgels demonstrated an enhanced apparent binding affinity towards monosaccharides, in particular towards glucose.

Published
2018

47. Development of a High-Throughput ex-Vivo Burn Wound Model Using Porcine Skin, and Its Application to Evaluate New Approaches to Control Wound Infection

Author

Alves, Diana R, Booth, Simon P, Scavone, Paola, Schellenberger, Pascale, Salvage, Jonathan, Dedi, Cinzia, Thet, Naing-Tun, Jenkins, A Toby A, Waters, Ryan, Ng, Keng W, Overall, Andrew D J, Metcalfe, Anthony D, Nzakizwanayo, Jonathan, and Jones, Brian V

Subjects
Microbiology (medical), Infectious Diseases, integumentary system, Immunology, biochemical phenomena, metabolism, and nutrition, Microbiology
Abstract

Biofilm formation in wounds is considered a major barrier to successful treatment, and has been associated with the transition of wounds to a chronic non-healing state. Here, we present a novel laboratory model of wound biofilm formation using ex-vivo porcine skin and a custom burn wound array device. The model supports high-throughput studies of biofilm formation and is compatible with a range of established methods for monitoring bacterial growth, biofilm formation, and gene expression. We demonstrate the use of this model by evaluating the potential for bacteriophage to control biofilm formation by Staphylococcus aureus, and for population density dependant expression of S. aureus virulence factors (regulated by the Accessory Gene Regulator, agr) to signal clinically relevant wound infection. Enumeration of colony forming units and metabolic activity using the XTT assay, confirmed growth of bacteria in wounds and showed a significant reduction in viable cells after phage treatment. Confocal laser scanning microscopy confirmed the growth of biofilms in wounds, and showed phage treatment could significantly reduce the formation of these communities. Evaluation of agr activity by qRT-PCR showed an increase in activity during growth in wound models for most strains. Activation of a prototype infection-responsive dressing designed to provide a visual signal of wound infection, was related to increased agr activity. In all assays, excellent reproducibility was observed between replicates using this model

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2018
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49. Protocol for the development of a core indicator set for reporting burn wound infection in trials: ICon-B study

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Davies, Anna, primary, Teare, Louise, additional, Falder, Sian, additional, Coy, Karen, additional, Dumville, Jo C, additional, Collins, Declan, additional, Moore, Luke, additional, Dheansa, Baljit, additional, Jenkins, A Toby A, additional, Booth, Simon, additional, Agha, Riaz, additional, Shah, Mamta, additional, Marlow, Karen, additional, and Young, Amber, additional

Published
2019
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50. Long Wavelength TCF-Based Fluorescent Probe for the Detection of Alkaline Phosphatase in Live Cells

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Gwynne, Lauren, primary, Sedgwick, Adam C., additional, Gardiner, Jordan E., additional, Williams, George T., additional, Kim, Gyoungmi, additional, Lowe, John P., additional, Maillard, Jean-Yves, additional, Jenkins, A. Toby A., additional, Bull, Steven D., additional, Sessler, Jonathan L., additional, Yoon, Juyoung, additional, and James, Tony D., additional

Published
2019
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